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RMC approves new cross country budget, sports article by Carrie Cota
When three different sports are sharing one budget, funding competitive programs can get complicated. Until recently, Rocky Mountain College’s cross country, indoor track & field, and outdoor track & field teams have been under one budget. RMC officially has a track & field team now with a whole new budget, which means bigger opportunities; including[…]
Football season returns to Rocky, sports article by Preston Davenport
Year two begins for head football coach Jason Petrino, and many noticeable changes have been made since the coaching staff changed hands. With the team finishing 4-7 overall and fifth place in the conference, the Battlin’ Bears hope to be a stronger contender with their opponents in the Frontier. The Bears look to Jacob Bakken[…]
A concise comprehensive guide to college, editorial by Preston Davenport
So it begins. One chapter of your life just came to a close and a door has just opened to another bittersweet and exciting time. The summer after high school is the best summer yet because of the freedom and the excitement of new opportunities. You spent time with or avoided old friends for one[…]
Spotlight on Teresa Neal, feature by Kajlea Richards
This year there are plenty of new faces around campus. One of them belongs to Doctor Teresa Neal, RMC’s newest English professor. Although Neal teaches only one course at Rocky, English 119 – Reading and Writing for First Year Experience, she has taught many other courses in her previous years. At the college level Neal[…]
Student TAs are added to the FYE program, feature by Cheyenne Lira
Before the First Year Experience (FYE) program came to Rocky Mountain College, Campus Compass was a required course for all freshman. It has been two years since the Campus Compass program was revamped and made into the First Year Experience program. While FYE is a newer program to Rocky, it still has similarities to Campus[…]
Montana remains up in flames, article by Sierra Hentges
This summer has been extremely difficult for Montana. The state currently has thirty active fires , mostly located on the west side. Fires range from 82 acres of land burned to an estimated 270,723 acres. Either way, the fires in Montana has affected us all. The biggest conflagration Montana has seen this summer is the[…]
Construction for science building overcomes delays, article by Copy Editor Roman Jones
Rocky Mountain College’s new science building will be ready to open its doors in January 2018. The construction process has taken longer than expected, but now the project is on track to be finalized by the start of spring semester. In an interview, RMC President Bob Wilmouth stated, “The [new] science building will be finished[…]
Anxiety and social media overwhelms students, editorial by Editor-in-Chief Nicolas Cordero
Anxiety as a college student can be overwhelming. Experiencing anxiety can make you feel powerless to the extent of debilitating the physical body. School has officially started, reading assignments are adding up, homework multiplies daily, papers are due, tests start coming up, practices begin to take a toll, work hours get longer and bills get[…]
Trout fishing heats up in Eastern Montana, editorial by Editor-in-Chief Riley Howard
Spring is here, and with the longer days and nicer weather comes better opportunities for trout fishing. Especially on sunny days, I have a hard time sitting in class knowing that I could be out on the riverbank. Sometimes, I’m only able to go out for an hour or two, but in the end I’m[…]
Rocky Football Team returns to spring practice, article by student contributor Preston Davenport
A lot has changed since Jason Petrino started leading the Rocky Mountain College football team a year ago. The new coaching staff and a strong recruiting class has brought a lot to the table for the program. The renovation of Herb Klindt field over the summer has also brought a breath of fresh air to[…]
Girls unite for science at Girls-n-Science event, article by student contributor Ayla Grandpre
Great things can happen when scientists in the community get together to reach out to young minds, especially at a science fair. Girls- n- Science is an annual public event featuring booths run by scientists and business people around the Billings area. This year the event took place at MSU-B and was geared towards encouraging[…]
No Ash Donut Dash promotes a tobacco-free campus, feature by Copy Editor Cheyenne Lira
During the last year, Rocky Mountain College has made great strides in becoming a tobacco-free campus. Rocky was one of the last schools in the state of Montana to have a tobacco free policy. Even though the policy was met with backlash from students and last year’s ASRMC board voted against the policy, as of[…]
A letter to myself in 2013, editorial by Online Editor David Fejeran
Dear David, It’s you, from the future. Time’s gone all wibbly wobbly and allowed me to write this letter to you on your first week of school. You’ll understand the reference I just made when you discover Doctor Who in a few months. So begins your journey of tears, tribulations, and triumphs big and small.[…]
Wolves Are Not Our Enemy, editorial by student contributor Kayla Solis
Wolves are not our enemy. In an excerpt from his book “Never Cry Wolf,” Farley Mowat said, “We have doomed the wolf not for what it is but for what we deliberately and mistakenly perceive it to be: the epitome of a savage, ruthless killer — which is, in reality, no more than the reflected[…]
RMC hosts Art and Science Research Symposium, article by Copy Editor Roman Jones
Last month, Rocky Mountain College celebrated the 4th Annual Art & Science Research Symposium on campus. The symposium was composed of multiple presentations of undergraduate and faculty conducted research ranging from topics such as viral causes of fish tumors in Montana waterways to studies on substance abuse prevention with Native American youth. The event was[…]
RMC art department hosts Senior Art Show at Ryniker-Morrison Gallery, article by Photographer Nicolas Cordero
The Rocky Mountain College art department is hosting its “Senior Show” from April 13th to May 6th. Rocky Mountain College’s senior art majors will be displaying their artwork at the Ryniker-Morrison Gallery. The gallery is located in Tech Hall and is open for display Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The senior[…]
Irish debate champions visit RMC campus, article by contributor Molly Davis
Every year, three Irish debate champions embark on an all expenses paid tour across the United States. This year, the lucky three made a stop right here in the Magic City to sightsee, socialize with the locals, and perform an exhibition debate against Rocky Mountain College’s own debate team. This debate and reception occurred on[…]
RMC English department announces 2017 Common Read, article by Copy Editor Roman Jones
This coming fall, Rocky Mountain College will host author Ben Stewart for a keynote address as part of the 2017 Common Read program. According to information found on the RMC website, “The Common Read is based principally on a shared reading experience. Through this shared reading and associated events, we seek to develop community, encourage[…]
ASRMC brings improvements to RMC game room, article by Copy Editor Cheyenne Lira
Rocky Mountain College has recently renovated and improved different sections of campus. During the summer of 2015, the McDonalds Commons and the Bear’s Den were revitalized. The Bear’s Den was given new wallpaper, tables, and a brand new menu including Starbucks products. Herb Klindt Field was also updated with the installation of a turf field[…]
The Rocky Difference, editorial by Riley Howard
In an earlier issue, I stated that the goal of The Summit was to become the voice of the campus. Through the hard work of The Summit staff and a number of student contributors, I am proud to say that the student run newspaper has taken huge steps towards this goal. The Summit truly has[…]