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Carroll College Student Newspaper Helena, Montana Volume 101 Edition 4 February 28th, 2013 One Billion Rising, p.4 Ryann's Rant: The Pope _________ -1 - * - m,. , On February 11, Pope Benedict XVI announced that he would be stepping down as Pope on the 28th of the month. “Shocked” and “surprised” are the words in the headlines describing the reaction of the world to his historical announcement. The official reason for Benedict’s resignation was “advanced age”. Nevertheless, news channels and the internet are flooded with conspiracy theories because as any Jeremy Irons fan knows, the only reason to be pope is power. And let’s face it: no Pope has stepped down since Grego ry XII in 1415. And he only did it to stop a civil war within the Church. It was Celestine V, unwillingly elected Pope in 1294, who changed canon law to allow himself to resign five months after taking office. But why did Benedict resign? Was it really his ailing health? Docs he have Alzheimer’s? Did the \Vatile- aks” scandal get to him? Gawker. com lists some of the conspiracy theories surrounding Benedict’s resignation, one being the HBO documentary Mea Maxima Culpa pushing Benedict over the edge. It is alleged that Benedict failed in his job as Vatican enforcer when he was charged with dealing with the sex scandals since the ‘80s. My personal favorite theory is a document said to be written by St. Malachy in the twelfth century. Apparently, the document lists 113 popes, starting with Celestine II in 1143, and prophesizes the destruc tion of Rome and the end of the world after the reign of a “Peter of Rome.” Cardinal Peter Turkson is the supposed forerunner for taking over for Benedict XVI. “I read on the Daily Beast allega tions that there was a warrant out for his a nest,” commented Zach Rosen, a senior English literature major from Huntington Beach, Calif. “They didn’t claim it was true, and I never heard that it was confirmed.” Personally, I think these over imaginative children need to find a better use of their time, but in a post Da Vinci Code era, their theories are not unfounded considering the Church’s history of money and child abuse cover-ups. Pope Benedict was faced with the impossible task of leading in the wake of Pope John Paul II, a pope he was doomed to never be as good as. That is not to say Benedict failed in his job. He term as Pope is marked by stricter laws on child abuse, a “greener” Vatican, and a greater amount of transparency in church More Pope page 5 > RyannLannan S tudent O p in io n Juniors and seniors strut their class Carroll students show off their classy outfits at the Junior Senior photo booth PHOTO COURTESY OF CARROLL COLLEGE Raven Dryden Lead Writer Swapping their yoga pants and moun taineering backpacks for classy attire, ju nior and senior students gathered February 8th for the annual Junior/Senior semi-for- mal evening in the ballroom at Red Lion Colonial Hotel. “It was fun seeing everyone all dressed up,” said Darcy Morford, senior nursing major of Yakima, Wash. “And to take time not doing school stuff with people.” The Wilbur Rehmenn Quartet's tunes floated through the air as students trickled into the ballroom for the evening. The band’s tunes floated over long overdue conversations between old friends. As people arrived and set their hand-crafted nameplates on tables, the ballroom swelled with the air of a family reunion. “The most interesting thing about it [Junior/Senior] is that it’s a party where everyone demonstrates their progression from freshman year to senior year,” said Phil Bouchard, senior political science and philosophy major from Goffstown, N.H. Katie Capp and Bouchard gave the custom rousing senior speech during the catered dinner. Bouchard described the typical progres sion of the Carroll experience. In Guada lupe Hall you see everybody and at least have an idea of what everyone is doing. Then by junior and senior year you live in more isolation. School is harder, you have more responsibility, and you don’t know as well where people are at. “You come to the Junior/Senior and get eveiyone back to the same room,” said Bouchard. “But everyone is four years older and wearing a tie.” He added that the event is an opportu nity to see what Carroll College has done for people as well as measure what it has done for you. In their co-captained speech, Bouchard and Capp gave shout-outs to their class mates who’ve made a name for them selves in one way or another over the four year trek. They saluted the many experiences that help make up the Carroll family: softball weekend, Patrick Harris’ colorful e-mails, Father Marc’s basketball skills, and the infamous food and dining experience of the “Rot.\ “It was my favorite Junior/Senior of the 11 years I’ve been at Carroll College,” said Patrick Harris, director of student activities and leadership. “Carroll College students proved that you can have fun and celebrate life without getting drunk.” Many students took advantage of the free photo booth and donned fake mus taches and feather boas to class up their already spectacular outfits. All students left the evening with a 2013 commemora tive tumbler to remember the event by. DJ Devon Bathon hooked up the dance floor with popular hits and techno style after the Quartet finished their serenade. As for the dancing, “It was a little crammed but it was good to get close to everyone and boogie,” said Emily Ross, biology and chemistry junior from Shore line, Wash. This year, 372 students attended the semi-formal event. In the spring of 2012, 360 students were in attendance. Harris believes that the numbers for the event are increasing again because students who are not interested in drinking can come and enjoy the event now. “[Junior/Senior] is becoming an event that students can be proud of,” Harris said. By 9 p.m. the dance floor had petered out to a faithful few. The last song was played as the final shuttle left the building at 10 p.m. “The reason [for Junior/Senior] isn’t because we’ve forgotten each other,” said Bouchard. “[It] is one more time to bring each other into the same room.. .and celebrate.” INSIDE Quiet hours enforced?, p. 3 A resident of St. Charles Hall questions policy enforcement. Student opinions, p.8-9 Saints voice their thoughts. Best of Helena, p. 13 Get your study on!