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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[…]
Rocky students participate in national singing conference, article by Emily Skiles
While others traveled home for spring break, five Rocky Mountain College students headed to the 2017 American Choral Directors National Conference. This congregation of choral directors, composers, and performers was a unique opportunity for the RMC music department. Only one college from each state was nominated to select students to attend the conference. With Rocky[…]
RMC Student Teachers apply their skills in the classroom, feature by David Fejeran
Every Wednesday, a group of student teachers meet in the seminar room in Tyler Hall, primarily to discuss how their weeks are going and ways in which they can improve what they are doing. They meet with Professors Shelley Ellis and Gail Surwill, who frequently provide the students with bread, butter, and the occasional snack[…]
“Ya done good, kid,” editorial by Preston Davenport
I hear the term “millennial” frequently from nonstop critics about our age group. These criticisms are usually on our work ethic, social values, and intelligence. The problem I have with these assumptions does not manifest itself in old people complaining about young people. Beyond mere criticism, the substance and lack of depth in the arguments[…]
Season comes to a close for Rocky Basketball Teams, article by Preston Davenport
The Rocky Mountain College basketball teams wrapped up the regular season on the road against the University of Great Falls and Montana State University Northern. Both the men’s and women’s teams fell in the first round of the Frontier Conference playoffs. The women’s team, who received an automatic bid for hosting the tournament, fell to[…]
Battlin’ Bears Ski Teams Win 2017 USCSA National Title, article by Courage Louviere
The Rocky Mountain College Ski Team has once again proved they are a force to be reckoned with and won both the men’s and women’s USCSA National Championship Titles. The weather conditions in Bend, Oregon, were less than optimal for the ski team as they battled through rain, snow, wind, and poor visibility. Despite the[…]
Author Elisa Lorello holds reading on Rocky Campus, article by Roman Jones
Rocky Mountain College hosted novelist Elisa Lorello for a fiction reading event in Losekamp last month. Lorello is a successful author and writing coach who has written seven novels and one memoir. Collectively to date, she’s sold 500,000 copies worldwide and her books have been translated in multiple languages. She is known for having produced[…]
International Week held at Rocky Mountain College, article by Cheyenne Lira
International Week is one of the many traditions that occur at Rocky Mountain College. It is a week-long event organized by Amber West Martin, the Director of International Programs, and the Rocktivities staff. The event celebrates the many international students who attend Rocky and serves to educate students about the diverse cultures that are currently[…]
Rocky Debate Team works with tribal community colleges, article by Nicolas Cordero
Shelby Long Hammond, professor of communication studies and debate coach for Rocky Mountain College, crafted a program that engages and develops communication skills of students who attend Native American colleges. The program started in fall of 2013 and has been growing rapidly since its inception. The main characteristic of the program is that training is[…]