Day Of The Dead By Egan Bellesfield
The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday that remembers people who have passed away. On Wednesday, November 2, Rocky celebrated its own Day of the Dead celebration held in the Bair Family Student Center. There were multiple activities in which to partake while an array of traditional Mexican music played in the background.…
Top Ten Places to Cry on Campus By Jacob Wissinger
Your qualms and your problems I may never know. I can’t see your struggles as we pass one another and sit in class together. However, by the universal contract of life, I can fathom that you all may feel the same as I do at times. We all have quiet moments in which we…
Pride and Prejudice: Rocky’s 2022 Fall Production By Rosalyn Visser Of The Summit Staff
Rocky Mountain College’s Theatre Arts Department looks forward to its upcoming production of Pride and Prejudice. The play follows the Jane Austen storyline, but the playwright, Kate Hamill, brings new meaning to the characters and livens this classic with humor. Performances of Pride and Prejudice will be held at Billings Studio Theatre, and…
Sam Beaves-Fisher: Putting Faith into Action on Rocky’s Campus By Mette Fears
Reverend Sam Beaves-Fisher has a “deep deep deep” love for higher education (but he’s not out to replace Chaplain Kim Woeste). Sam Fisher is one of the newest members of the Rocky Mountain College Board of Trustees. College gave Fisher an experience he never thought was possible as it broadened his mind…
Student ID Discount Spots By: Mette Fears
Your student ID is more than just a key to buildings on campus. There are plenty of places where your student ID can help your wallet. Below is a list of businesses around Billings where you can get a student discount. Food & Drinks Save money on dining out at some local…
Can’t Have Nothin’ in Detroit! A Review of the New Horror Film Barbarian By Jacob Wissinger
I hate bad horror movies, more than anything. Horror being my favorite genre never blended well with my disposition for film snobbery. Boring plots and overzealous violence only satisfy a small percentage of the genre faithful (no disrespect). So when I started hearing word that Barbarian was actually good, with shades of…
What the heck is the November 8th election? Part 3: MT Supreme Court By Cole Kirchen and Mette Fears
The upcoming general election will take place on Tuesday, November 8 with candidates for the US House of Representatives, US Supreme Court, and MT Congress on the ballot. There will also be two ballot initiatives LR-131 and CA-48. Absentee Ballots get mailed out on October 14. Check your voting information here: https://app.mt.gov/voterinfo/. If…
What the heck is the November 8th election? Part 2: Representatives By Cole Kirchen and Mette Fears
Click here for the 2022 Election Voter’s Guide The upcoming general election will take place on Tuesday, November 8, with candidates for the US House of Representatives, US Supreme Court, and MT Congress on the ballot. There will also be two ballot initiatives LR-131 and CA-48. Absentee Ballots get mailed out on October 14. …
What the heck is the November 8th election? Part 1: Ballot Initiatives By Cole Kirchen and Mette Fears
Part 1: Ballot Initiatives The upcoming general election will take place on Tuesday, November 8, with candidates for the US House of Representatives, US Supreme Court, and MT Congress on the ballot. There will also be two ballot initiatives LR-131 and CA-48. Absentee Ballots get mailed out on October 14. Check voting…
Outdoor Rec Provides Fall Break Getaway Joshua Mooney
It’s not typical for Rocky Mountain College to have a fall break so early in the semester. In the past, students were provided with a week off for Thanksgiving, but with the responsibility of classes the following week. Since the Covid outbreak, students weren’t provided with any fall break. This year was different,…
Campus Observations from a Rocky Senior By Kamryn Pitcher
Upon venturing into what would become “my college years,” I was informed, on more than one occasion, that this was the place where I would learn how to think. That statement was always juxtaposed to the world I had known before; one filled with standardized tests and desperate grade-grabbing. High school was where we…
Billings Spooky Season Events 2022 By Rosalyn Visser and Mette Fears Of The Summit Staff
With the start of October, we have officially entered the spooky season. Billings has tons of exciting Halloween events across town with varying levels of scariness and thrill. Here is a compiled list of some of the scary fun activities that meet everyone’s Halloween needs. MOVIES The first category of events…
The First Annual Indigenous Gathering Week at Rocky By Kamryn Pitcher
Indigenous Gathering Week, organized by Michaela Talksabout and Tauzha Grantham of Native American Outreach at Rocky, took place from Friday, September 19 to Saturday, October 1, ultimately ending in Rocky Mountain College’s campus powwow on Saturday evening. “The Indigenous Gathering Week has been in the works for a little under a year,” Talksabout said.…
Senior Volleyball Profile and Season Update by Sydney Weaver
Senior defensive specialist, Lainne Wilkins, is playing in her fourth and final year with the Rocky Mountain College Women’s Volleyball team. Wilkins is originally from Vancouver, WA, where she started playing club volleyball in fourth grade. She fell in love with the sport and, in sixth grade, started playing competitively. After visiting Rocky,…
Tailgate and Football Team Both Successful on Homecoming Day Joshua Mooney
Food was being flipped and touchdowns were being scored on homecoming Saturday. Whether you were a player, parent, or student, it was a great day to be a fan of the Battlin’ Bears. Before the game, tailgates took over the parking lot. Students and parents gathered to play cornhole, talk college football, and…
Column: A Playlist (and Review in tandem) To Help You Through the Remaining Semester By Jacob Wissinger of The Summit Staff
Laughing, Screaming – Fox Academy (Indie, soft synth) Laughing and screaming as a statement might leave you confused. Fox Academy’s new single tackles that confusion at its feet. An echoing and heavy tone lead setting you in the thick of the romance. The track then shifts into a blissful tempo and lyrical performance,…
What the Library Has to Offer By Rosalyn Visser Of The Summit Staff
We have all been there, running late to class but needing to quickly print off that one assignment. We desperately ran into the library to print. It happens. This quick printing run is often the entirety of most students’ interaction with the library, yet the library has so much more to offer that can make…
Yellowstone River Clean-up Photo Story By Cole Kirchen
On Saturday, September 10, a large group of Rocky Mountain College students went out to the Yellowstone River for their annual river cleanup day. Environmental Science student Cole Kirchen documented the day. According to Professor Ward, Rocky recovered over 11,000 pounds of trash from our river! That means our haul was the weight of an Asian…
A Montana Geocaching Story by Egan Bellesfield
Luke Ward’s Graphic Information Systems class was tasked with finding geocaches for an assignment last weekend. Geocaching is an activity in which people hide objects, and coordinates are provided to find those objects, kind of like a giant scavenger hunt. It is both fun and educational, and a great way to explore new places. My…
2022 RMC Homecoming Week by Sydney Weaver
This week marks Rocky’s 2022 Homecoming Week. This year the week is full of events, starting with a women’s flag football game on Wednesday, September 21. Thursday is full of events for students, including the Bear Feed and a pep rally from 5:30 to 6:30 on the Green. A Spikeball tournament will follow shortly after.…
Rocky Football Splits in Opening Bouts By Joshua Mooney
The Battlin’ Bears started the regular season at 1-1 after their first two games. It did not take long for Nathan Dick and the offense to start delivering touchdowns or Rocky’s defense to record a few interceptions. The Battlin’ Bears were able to win their season opener at Southern Oregon but fell short when the…
Rocky’s new Athletic Director brings in a new age of Rocky Athletics By Sydney Weaver of the Summit
Rocky Mountain College’s new Athletic Director is promising big things. Jim Klemann was hired as Rocky’s Athletic Director last year and immediately began making improvements by starting with the question, “How can we positively impact the student-athlete experience?” This question has driven him to begin planning changes within the athletic department, starting with infrastructure and…
A Shout Out To Rocktivities By Rosalyn Visser Of The Summit Staff
You might have already attended some fun events this year, whether they were orientation activities, like watching illusionist Zac Mirz or the Top Gun movie on the Green, or attending the Tiki Takeover. All of these events, and many more, are courtesy of Rocky’s excellent student-run activity organization, Rocktivities. Rockivities is dedicated to…
Kamryn’s Korner: New Semesters and New Poems
To you I’ve become a coat pocket. Closet-kept. You turn me out and find nothing But crumbs and lint. A receipt possibly Or even a mint From the wicker basket Near the exit of your favorite Mexican restaurant. I can still see you Push the guac across the plate With a broken chip. I…
Tales and Tapes: Sounds and Sights of the Summer from Rocky Students By Jacob Wissinger of The Summit Staff
With summer ending and classes gaining speed Jacob’s Ladder takes a look back on what some of our peers got into this summer and what they listened to all the while. Tommy Whitford Songs in the Key of Life- Stevie Wonder I spent a lot of time working for the college and finishing up…
The Beating Heart of South-Eastern Montana: Crow Fair 2022 By Cole Kirchen
As the tangerine sun sets in the cinnamon skies of Crow Agency, Montana, an exhilarating drum beat followed by vigorous singing lights up the eyes and ears of all around. Underneath an arbor of beautifully polished wood, stand fiercely competitive dancers trying to win, honor their heritage, and express themselves. This is Crow Fair,…
Rocky Mountain College and the Institute for Peace Studies host the Festival of Cultures: Photo story by Mette Fears of the Summit
Festival of Cultures was held in Veteran’s Park on Saturday, Aug. 28. The event was run by the Institute for Peace Studies’ director Mary Hernandez. There were booths including local non-profits, various religions, yarn creation demonstrations, and food. Booths were accompanied by presentations including a TeePee raising, Native American dancing, and an evening concert.
A quick look back on Spring 2022 by Sydney Weaver and Jacob Wissinger of The Summit
The Summit previously featured many articles and photo stories relating to student life and RMC sports. As the new school year begins to ramp up, we hope to look back on last year’s content and make this year’s even better. On the sports side, we highlighted the women’s basketball team, who made RMC history at…
Rocky Graduation Photo Story By Oliver Walker of The Summit Staff
Rocky Graduation Photo Story By Oliver Walker of The Summit Staff Graduate Oliver Walker took some time to capture moments as they move into the next phase of life. Good luck and well wishes from The Summit.
Happy Earth Day: Poems and Photos from the Summit Staff
Earthsong by Kamryn Pitcher There’s a body in the rye In the wheat, the barley It’s spirit is lost in the corn I saw it first as a child, wandering It stood still, sang deep and low A ruptured psalm, a hymnal That came crawling out the core Roots and rock in tow A pebbled…
Rocky’s Art Department welcomes new art professor By Sydney Weaver
Dr. Meredith Munson has been hired as the new Rocky Mountain College art professor. For the first time at Rocky, there will be a dedicated art history professor who will help the art department expand the curriculum by adding global perspectives in art-making from prehistoric times to today. With the addition of a new professor,…
School Board Elections By: Mette Fears of the Summit Staff
Election season is coming earlier than usual to Billings with School District 2 Board of Trustees elections on May 3. The School Board is made up of nine representatives in various districts. They oversee the big picture of the Billings School District by managing the budget, approving the curriculum, and working with the staff on…
RMC Football Prepares for Fall 2022 Season By Sydney Weaver of the Summit Staff
For the first time in three years, the Rocky Mountain College football team was able to play spring ball. The period between spring break and summer break is a crucial time for the athlete’s development, especially for the younger players. On April 8, the team got together on the football field for a scrimmage, defense…
Chaplin Breakfast Photo Story By Oliver Walker of The Summit Staff
The Chaplain Breakfast was held on Wednesday, April 6th. The event was held in the Great Hall of Prescott, catered by Sodexo, and hosted by the RMC Chaplain Kim Woeste. This breakfast is an annual event used to honor the continuing relationship that Rocky Mountain College has with The United Methodist Church as well as…
Kamryn’s Korner: Toil and Trouble: How Macbeth Meets Us Today
Having only ever seen a comedically doomed high school rendition of Macbeth, the Aquila Theatre company’s Friday night performance at the Alberta Bair Theater revolutionized my limited live-action Shakespeare experiences, solidifying the famous tragedy as an all-time favorite. As many know, the Bard’s play, or Shakespeare’s Scottish play, as it was called for the entirety of the evening…
Community Spotlight: The Western Heritage Center By Rosalyn Visser Of The Summit Staff
Want to. . . see more of the Billings community. . . get off-campus. . . learn something new? If any of these answers are yes, The Western Heritage Center (WHC) is a great place for you to visit! WHC is a museum that continually changes its exhibits every three months, and their four new…
Student Spotlight: Tommy Whitford By Jacob Wissinger of The Summit Staff
Rocky Mountain College freshman Tommy Whitford, who is following his father into aviation, shares what he likes about Rocky and how his autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) channel is an outlet for his quirky creativity. Where are you from? Ogden, Utah What do you study? Aeronautical Science (flight operations) …
Rocky’s Women’s Basketball Team makes school history at NAIA National Championships By Sydney Weaver of The Summit
Rocky Mountain College’s Women’s Basketball Team made school history this year as the first team to win 29 games, ending their historic season with a loss in the fourth round of the 2022 NAIA Women’s Basketball National Championship. Their game against Thomas More University was a back and forth battle throughout the entire game, with…
Duck Variations: A New Story Unfolding on Rocky’s Stage by:
The Theatre Arts Department at Rocky Mountain College has a play that is about to open, and it matches the spring theme: The Duck Variations! Director Jayme Green and student assistant director Mariah Cathey put a unique twist on this David Mamet play—what is written as a two-person show, now has six actors. Cathey…
Ski team National Recap By Sofia Brustia
After having the 2020-2021 season canceled due to COVID-19, the Rocky Ski Team was itching for a national title. On March 5, the Bears flew to Lake Placid, NY, for the USCSA National Championships. The Bears arrived to defend their title as National Champions, but they knew that the competition from other colleges would be…
The Dutton Family “Yellowstone” Feigns to Mention By Kamryn Pitcher
A small glimpse into Rocky’s connection to the real-life Dutton family, as not seen on TV. With an audience of about 9.3 million viewers following the season four finale, it’s safe to say much of the allure outsiders find in Montana can be drawn back to Paramount’s series “Yellowstone.” The show romanticizes the West,…
Rocky Prom Photo Story Through the Eyes of Bergitte Varne
Rocky Mountain College Ski Team’s Bergitte Varne captured Rocky’s first-ever prom, highlighting her favorite parts of the night from getting ready to the event itself.
Rocky Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field Teams Compete at Nationals By: Student Contributor Larissa Saarel
Rocky Mountain College track and field athletes ran down the competition on the big stage the first weekend of March. Two male athletes and two female athletes represented the Rocky Mountain track team at the annual NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championship event in Brookings, South Dakota. The event took place March 3 through…
Jacob’s Ladder and Kamryn’s Korner: Talented Tandem Take on Poetry
While you know Kamryn to be talented and established she so kindly indulged me, allowing me to present some shoddy poetry alongside her grace. Thank you for your patronage, enjoy. Kamryn- Cowgirl Boots They look like chili peppers ate my feet. Or like I’m the wicked witch with the house fallen over me. When I…
Golf Photo Story By Oliver Walker of The Summit Staff
Rocky Mountain College’s Women’s Golf started the second half of the season with a third-place finish in Prescott, AZ. Claire Wright led the lady bears and finished in second place. Overall, the women finished in third place, their lowest result so far this year. The Battlin’ Beras will host the RMC Intercollegiate Tournament in Las…
Rocky to host its first prom March 18, 2022 by Sofia Brustia
As most Rocky Students are aware, our colleagues from Rocktivites are working to organize a new event for us, Prom. As far as people remember Rocky Mountain College has never had a prom before. So, what changed this year? Why did they decide to embark on this project? Well, the majority of both freshmen and…
The Perfect Recipe to a Delicious Monday Morning By: Mette Fears of the Summit Staff
As any Rocky Mountain College student knows, the Cookie Table is a regular event that offers special treats every Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in or outside of the Student Union Building. What you might not know is that Kim Woeste, Rocky’s chaplain, runs the Cookie Table. Cookie Table has taken on different…
Rocky’s Community Fridge By Rosalyn Visser Of The Summit Staff
This February, Rocky Mountain College’s Enactus students opened Rocky’s Community Fridge in the library. The Community Fridge is here to support Rocky by offering healthy food for anyone who needs it. This project was started under Rocky’s Enactus group, and Enactus itself is an international organization that is focused on getting students involved in…
Stop and Listen: Music From Rocky Students, For Rocky Students By Jacob Wissinger of The Summit Staff
It is currently 0 degrees Fahrenheit at 2:30 p.m. with a potential high of 3 degrees in the next 3 days. Forced indoors and filling the time alone or with friends lends itself to music in abundance and depth. Our peers here at Rocky Mountain College are no strangers to sophistication and taste, so with…
Ceramic artists show eclectic works at Rocky Gallery by Kamryn Pitcher
Rocky Mountain College’s Ryniker-Morrison Gallery is overflowing with new works from the Red Lodge Clay Center as part of the annual exhibition with their artists-in-residence, including Lukas Easton, Bill Jones, Teresa Larrabee, and Christopher Watt. All of the artists showing works began their residencies in the fall of 2021. Easton’s work challenges what popular culture…
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