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Carroll College Student Newspaper Helena, Montana Volume 98 Edition 3 February 2,2012 Amazing Grace page 13 Charlie's Film Festival The Charlie’s Film Festival, a Carroll tradition of seven years, gives students and the Helena community the opportunity to let anyone view their work in film. This year the deadline to submit a film is March 13, and the viewing and judging will be held the week after submission in Simperman 202. Sabrina Nystrom, a third-year Carroll student from Ronan, Mont, and co-chair of the festival with former students Kelly Clavin and Nicole Boileau, has made three movies since her freshman year and plans on submitting two more this year. “The Charlie’s Film Festival is a unique activity at Carroll, mostly because you don’t have to be just an actor or a director or a writer,” said Nystrom. “You can do anything for the Charlie’s and I think that’s why it’s so appealing.” Many different types of films have been made throughout the years, including dramas, silent films, comedies, horror films and action films. Last year, the winner of the Best Picture award was the comedy “BOOM!” by Cameron Powell, a senior communications major with a TV minor. Powell’s advice to anyone considering submitting a Charlie’s film is to have fun and to not be intimidated by people who have flashy cameras and a big set. Students are also given the opportunity to judge the films that were submitted. Amanda Wunder, a third-year environmental studies major with a geographic information systems minor, said that she enjoys being a judge for the Charlie’s. “It’s really cool because it feels like the Oscars. You are part of the decision making process and I like that. It gives you a sense that your voice matters.” For more information about the Charlie’s, email the chairs through snystrom@carroll.edu. [>Erin Johnson Staff Writer M e e t C a r r o l l ' s n e w P r e s i d e n t Marcie McCarvel Lead Writer As students, faculty, staff, and alumni have been informed, Carroll is getting a new President, Dr. Tom Evans. Coming from Austin, Tx., Evans served as associate vice president, professional education, and global initiatives at St. Edward's University. There, he held strong and influential roles of: admission counselor, director of graduate admission, director of the center for academic progress, and dean of graduate and adult services. Though this new face has many experiences and accomplishments that are beyond noteworthy, the past, present, and future faces of Carroll are curious to learn about the man behind the awards and diplomas. “Carroll College is positioned well in its academics, sports, activities, groups, and faith life,” Evans said, “I’ve already experienced how kind, generous, and oriented they are towards their mission.” During his week long visit in January, Evans and his family spent time with and got to know much of the Carroll and Helena community. Even his two sons were able to experience the true beauty of Montana by hiking Mt. Helena and skiing downGuad Hill. “It has been a joy to experience how welcoming Montana people and the Carroll community are to me and my family,” Evans said. Paula McNutt, the interim president, was thrilled to talk about Dr. Evans. “He will move Carroll to the next level in terms of quality,” she shared. “Not only is he a good face for this college but he is a fabulous person, down to earth, and great about listening.” Dr. Evans and his family will return again in March for another visit, and then finally they will move permanently to Helena in May. Evans shared that one of his main priorities is to be active on campus among the students at meals, mass, sporting events, and in-between classes. “I am counting down the days to get here,” Evans admitted, “my mind is already on this campus.” Brenden Nichols makes daily progress Marcie McCarvel Lead Writer Beginning college is a stepping stone to new experiences, and more importantly, to new starts. For freshman, Brenden Nich ols, however, an unexpected car accident almost caused his life to end. The athletic, friendly Idaho native came to Carroll as a pre-med student in hopes to someday become a neurosurgeon. While start ing a new life in Helena, Brenden was also training for an Ironman that he planned to compete in this year, since he was finally eligible at the age of 18. This would have been his first Ironman, although he had run a marathon when he was 15. October 15, 2011, would be the day that the race of his life changed significantly. On the drive back to Helena after spending fall break in his hometown of Hayden, Idaho, Brenden's car rolled. A one vehicle accident of uncertain cause left him trapped under the car. Because of the location of the crash near Lolo pass, it was an estimated 6 hours until he was given his first triage at St. Patricks Hospital in Missoula. After three hospital and city relocations, Brenden has made tremendous and un expected steps in his progress. Suffering from a severe brain injury, no one knew of what his recovery would consist. Just three months after the nearly fatal crash, doctors, family, and friends are awestruck at the daily progress that Brenden contin ues to make. Moving from a feeding tube to feeding himself, bed ridden to using a walker, and unable to speak to now com municating, Brenden is quickly relearn ing how to carry out a form of normalcy. With his first word of ‘mama’ and then ‘Amen’, Brenden has begun speaking in sentences, writing, and reading. The Nichols family gracefully accepts each day as a blessing, never taking his miraculous improvements for granted. Ken and Jodi Nichols (Brenden's parents), and their son, Morgan, spend most of their days keeping Brenden company through therapies and updating his Caring Bridge online page located at http:// www.caringbridge.org/visit/ brendennichols. His therapy is six to eight times daily. Among speech and physical rehabilitation, Brenden has hug therapy where he is hugged by his family and wind therapy where he is ‘raced’ around in his wheelchair outside to get the sensation of the outdoors. “I have been wearing ladybug earrings,” Jodi admitted. “They are a reassurance to our family that God has miracles show up in unexpected places.” Since the accident, Jim Hardwick, vice president of student life, visited Brenden and his family. “It was amazing to see how well he was doing and how much faith and hope their family had in him.” Along with Hardwick’s support, many other students and faculty have sent prayers and letters of encouragement. “The support that we have gotten from Carroll has been so unbelievable,” Jodi commented. “The posters, cards, and gifts have made his hospital room seem homey, not so sterile.” With a sign hanging above Brenden's hospital bed that says ‘Future IronMan Recharging, the Nichols family con tinues to anticipate his return home, predicted to be March 16. Until then, his strides are measured and admired by those around him in the rehab hospital. “I know my son will make a full recov ery,” Jodi’s voice at ease. “I haven’t been told that yet, but I know in my heart that he will.” The family continues on in hope and faith to Brenden’s full recovery. As writ ten by Ken Nichols on the Caring Bridge website: “Here's a thought to ponder: What if Brenden's \dreamworld\ was really a trip to heaven and when he says \Amen\ he is hearing a prayer being said for him? Maybe he will tell us someday. For now we just thank God he is with us. INSIDE Sodexo health initiative, p. 6 Providing healthier options Students intern at Disney, p. 9 Students share their magic moments MLK Day lecture, p. 13 Juan Melendez tells his story \It was amazing to see how well he was doing and how much faith and hope their family had in him.\ -Jim Hardwick
