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The Elections Pg. 3 Why Student voters should have attention toward coming local state elections

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Aborigine culture

Sleep deprivation

To create a club

SFCC workshops

Managing stress

Tech help

Pg. 7 Peer tutoring

Veterans resources

Pg. 8 Irish running

Simple as silk & more

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NEWS

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New law excuses students from class Mikayla Nuehs The Communicator

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Issaiah Day gathers signatures from students who are ready to vote in the upcoming elections

Students can make their voices heard Briana Chavez The Communicator Midterm elections are coming up, and registration for voting is happening now.

The ability to vote in a democratic society allows individuals to choose a candidate that reflects their own beliefs. College students can have their voices heard by registering to vote.

Some students may share the same thoughts as SFCC student Sophi Zuyev in “thinking it’s a huge process but I do want to contribute. I think it can make a difference.”

When someone registers to vote, they receive a ballot in the mail where they will find more information about what they are voting on.

The ballot will include information about the candidates they can vote for. This is so people can make an informed vote.

“Some think it can be overwhelming, or think that they have to vote for everything,” said Isaiah Day, worker for Eastern Washington Voters.

Included on the voter’s pamphlet will be initiative measures concerning firearms, background checks for firearms sales and transfers, and

k-12 education.

Mid-term general elections for federal candidates and the initiatives will be held November 4th.

Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Joseph Pakootas are the running candidates.

Rodgers is currently serving her fifth term as a U.S. representative from congressional district 5.

According to Rodgers’s statement on the voter’s guide, she has, “voted against increased federal borrowing and is fighting for a constitutional amendment to balance the budget.”

She adds, “I am working across the aisle to expand Fairchild Air Force Base, build a medical school in Spokane, complete the North-South freeway, and protect rural health care.”

In her past term, her legislation enacted to promote clean, renewable hydropower. Rodgers says she is against NSA spying. She also voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Her opponent, Pakootas has worked for 16 years on the Colville Indian Tribal Council.

According to Pakootas’ statement on the voters’ guide, Pakootas is “running because this Congress has forgotten about the middle class.”

The guide states that he “will fight for clean air and water in Congress.”

He has a lot of experience

with businesses, and in 2013 he was awarded the Bradford Award as the top minority business in Washington.

Pakootas voter’s guide statement also mentions that he “will work for a government that serves the interests of eastern Washington.”

If you would like to register, the easiest way to do so is by visiting the website: � www.my.vote.wa.gov

For more information about the initiative measures and the candidates: https://wei.sos.wa.gov/county/spokane/en/Pages/Online-Voters-Guide. aspx Important dates: � October 21, ballot and pamphlet will arrive. � October 27, last day for in person registering.

A groundbreaking law went into effect July 1st, 2014, which will affect the attendance of all students and faculty.

Act SSB 5173, was passed March 11, 2014, which gives students two un-penalized absences from school for faith or conscience related reasons or to observe an activity associated with an organized religion per academic year.

According to SSB 5173, “Institutions of higher education must develop policies to accommodate student absences for up to two days per academic year, to allow students to take holidays for reasons of faith or conscience or for organized activities conducted under the auspices of a religious denomination, church, or religious organization, so that students’ grades are not adversely impacted by the absences.”

The amended law allows students two un-penalized absences but there are stipulations and limits. The student must fill out a form two weeks in advance, get it approved by Jim Minkler, the VP of Learning at SFCC, and have his or her assignments and tests pre-arranged before the absence.

“We have some students attending Spokane Falls Community College that are members of religious organizations that have special holidays or retreats and the members of that religion are expected or required to attend,” Minkler said. “In order to be a good student -- a conscientious student -- but also a good conscientious follower of their religion or faith puts them in conflict, and what the Washington legislature did is allow two days so people don’t have to be punished for following their religious beliefs.”

“I think the law is fair. I at least cannot see how it could be discriminating,” Virginia Hodges, the president of the secular club, said. “It allows people of faiths to practice their religions without worrying about work or school. It makes it easy for employers to figure out when and why their employees will be absent so they can plan accordingly. It seems like a win-win to me.”

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Editor: Jeremy Logan

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Aborigines to give cultural presentation at SFCC A group of Aborigene students compare ideas with local native Americans on cultural preservation and teach local students a few things along the way Jeremy Logan The Communicator With their land occupied and their culture pushed aside throughout the years, a group of Aborigines believe there is plenty they and native Americans can learn from each other.

On Oct. 28th, a group of eight Aborigines will be at the Spokane Falls campus to give two presentations in sub lounges A-B -- one at 8:30 am and one at 9:30 am -- to teach SFCC students about their native culture.

The presentation is just a small part of a 10 day cultural learning exchange. The Australian students -- whose ages range from 36 to 67 -- will be here to learn everything they can from our native Americans and in exchange will trade information about their own culture.

photo contributed by Darlene Rickett

Group of Aboriginal students will be giving a cultural presentation at SFCC

The Red Nations Club at SFCC will be doing their part to aid in welcoming the Aborigines while they are here on campus. Ashley Brown is a member of the Red Nations.

“If I could swing it I would like to hang out with them all day,” Brown said.

“We will be there to help them find resources and to learn about the history.”

The Aborigines believe there is something that both cultures can learn from each other, due to paralleled experiences.

“They went through a lot of similar things as our Native Americans,” said Darlene Rickett, an intercultural communications instructor at SFCC. “When the British came down and started claiming the land that they were already living on, they felt like they were being pushed aside and struggling to keep their culture.”

The students coming to give the presentation are mostly elders from different tribes throughout Australia.

“A few have not traveled out of Aus-

tralia before and some have not travelled in a long time,” said Estee Ch’ng, the groups coordinator. “Most of the participants are ‘elders.’”

The group of students will be traveling all over Washington while they are here, visiting different sweat lodges, tribes, schools -- including the Salish School and SFCC -- even casinos and dams.

“They are going to learn about what the Coulee dam has done as far as serving the area with electric power and irrigation,” Rickett said. “Then they are going to the Colville tribe to learn about how it affected them, and how it kind of destroyed the salmon runs which was their basic -- whole way of life.”

Rickett helped coordinate the event believing that this experience will benefit both parties and the students at SFCC. “Two things I want to emphasize is our advantage to learn first hand about the aboriginals culture and maybe trying to strengthen our knowledge in connection with the natives culture in our area, and how much they are part of all of us here,” Rickett said. “Certainly it has become more evident to me since I started working on this.”

Falls workshops key to success Mikayla Nuehs The Communicator Students at SFCC can attend workshops to help them succeed.

The SFCC Student Services Division provides students with workshops that provide them with the necessary tools to succeed.

The workshops coming up this month will focus on test taking and understanding the AA degree and planning next quarter’s schedule.

These workshops are open to anyone, and no one has to register. They just go to building 24, room 103, at noon on Oct. 22 and 29. Each workshop is different, so there are a different instructors each session and they all want students to succeed in both school and life.

“It helps students because we evaluate the workshops and ask for student feedback,” Denise Osei, coordinator of the Student Success Workshops, said.

On Oct. 1, Cynde DeLauder -- an English instructor -- held a workshop about note-taking; she is committed

to student success and hopes that she made a difference for at least one student.

“This is the kind of campus where we are committed to student success… if it made a difference in somebody’s life today then fabulous,” DeLauder said.

Feedback is essential for improving a program that is designed to help students succeed. So is ensuring attendance. The workshop on October 8 only had five students in attendance, and was about understanding Canvas, which is still relatively new.

“I think (the instructors) should make sure they’re completely organized before they come into the workshops,” said Kimberly Mortamer, a student who attended the workshop on October 8. “I think that they should try to advertise about (the workshops) more so that new students are aware of them because I think some of them are really important for new students to go to.

Editor: Margaret Myhre

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HEALTH

Mikayla Davis | The Communicator

David Brown says 8 hours of sleep is not enough. He takes naps in between classes.

College sleep deprivation Emilee Rosenau The Comunicator There is just not enough time in the day for a college student to sleep.

According to a 2001 Browne

University study, only 11 percent of college students get a good night’s sleep, and 73 percent of college students have occasional sleep problems. Even though 13 years have passed, the workload of a college

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student is still the same and the sleep habits have not changed.

“I like my sleep, so I go to bed early. I feel more awake and alert every day because of my sleep schedule,” Megan Percival, an SFCC student, said. She gets eight to nine hours of sleep each night.

On the other hand there are many college students who do not sleep as much. That greatly affects their day at college.

“I put off my homework till around 10 so I end up sleeping five to six hours a night, and I feel tired for a lot of the day,” Brandon Knight, another SFCC student said.

Janet Skaife, a teacher in the athletics department at SFCC believes sleep is very important.

“I had a softball player who would have trouble sleeping at night, then would take a sleeping pill, and then would be tired in the morning so she would drink caffeine to keep

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herself awake throughout the day.

When it was time to go to bed, she would be wired.”

This situation can be true for many college students who drink caffeine all day and then need to take something to force themselves to sleep. This cycle can have damaging effects on your body.

Effects of not enough sleep: • Weakens immune system • Creates tension • May become irritable • May result in depression • May result in confusion • Can generally decrease your positive outlook on life.

Tips to get a good night’s sleep: • Reduce your activities in the evening • Avoid or limit caffeine and nicotine • Exercise for 30 minutes a day • Avoid long naps longer than 30 minutes

Managing stress vs. students stressing out handle the stress of having multiple responsibilities such as classes, jobs, sports, and bills.

Being a college student can be “To manage stress I construct fun, but hard at the same time. my weekly schedule to have guaranStudents may find it difficult to teed outlets for relief,” Jackie O’Hara,

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a Gonzaga Law student, said, “Teaching dance is a way for me to take my mind off of reading and studying for class. Having set hours at the studio ensures that during that time each week I won’t be able to think about anything stressful.”

Signing up for some type of stress reliever like yoga can help reduce stress. Not procrastinating as much and knowing how to manage time will also reduce stress.

“I sign up for yoga and group exercise classes at the gym,” O’Hara said. “Again, having a specific amount of time each week set aside to zone out and not think about work and school is helpful. It is important that these activities are scheduled, otherwise I would be tempted to skip them and use my time in other ways, which would not allow me to have relief from stress.”

Taking on more than they can handle can often stresses students out, so learning how to say no is another good thing to do.

“I had to quit being a church council secretary because of a full time job and kids,” Sandra Harke, a high school secretary, said. “I also had to refuse chairmanship of a couple fundraisers when I was younger because of my work and family and I had to give up being a cheerleading coach so I could have more time to go visit my kids and grandkids.”

Students that hang out with people who stress them out can limit that stress by limiting the time they spend with those people. If needed, students might have to cut them out of their lives entirely.

“When I was in high school I had to remove myself from an organization I was in because the coach of the group did nothing but stress me out,” Emma Couch, a SFCC student, said, “I couldn’t handle staying up late doing homework then getting up early to go to practice and dealing with the coach everyday, so when tryouts came around again I did not try out because I knew I wouldn’t be able to handle it anymore.”

For more information, go to: • www.selfchec.org/main/prevention/learn-to-relax/ • www.helpguide.org/articles/ stress/stress-management.htm • www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20765943,00.html

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To create club, students must know process Ashlynn Schwartzenberger The Communicator At SFCC students have the chance to take their passion and turn it into something bigger.

Many are unaware that there are clubs around campus for people to join, but even more people are unaware that someone can create a club themselves. Any passion can be turned into a club at SFCC, and it only takes a few steps to get there.

“Creating a club means you’ll have your interests met, and you’ll meet people with the same passions that you have,” Barb Hahto, advisor of the Gamer’s Club, said. “It keeps you much more connected with student life.”

Creating a club may seem like a big deal and a lot of commitment, but there is also a huge benefit from doing so. Having a group with similar interests is a great way to fit in and find a place yourself.

“I like having a group of friends that I can relate to,” Cameron Talley said, referring to his group of friends in the Gamer’s club. “It keeps me involved.”

help get you one of these.

Students should start by gathering signatures from those people who have similar wants or interests.

After that, students need to find an advisor who will help with the club. If an advisor cannot be found, students can talk to the Student Funded Programs office or Heather Mckenzie to get help with finding a suitable advisor.

“After all that is done, a great way to advertise is to make business cards, and just spread the word to get people talking,” Kyle Mullin said.

For more information: Kristina Johanson|The Communicator SFCC students learn about the clubs during club day.

However, once you start a club you have to keep it going. This can be difficult or easy depending on the interest level for the club you have created.

“It takes member participation,” Kyle Mullin, president of Gamer’s Club, said. “Otherwise it dies out. As people graduate, you

need a continuous flow of new people coming in.”

To create a club students have to know where to start. “What needs to happen is you need to get a form from ASG and get enough signatures on it for funding,” Mullin said. Heather McKenzie or the Student Funded Programs office can

Technological help for students Kyle Waterman The Communicator For those students who desire help with tools on campus for their computers, there are supplies and free programs along with the means to fix them for students.

“We sell refurbished computers and have them for rent for the quarter,” Shaquille Worthy, a member of The Applied Technology Club, said.

The A.T. Club is located in building 18, room 127.

The A.T. Club can also help fix many software problems your computer might have and can offer “help with finding free programs for your computer to help with schooling at their Linux Fest,” Worthy said.

To use a laptop just for the day, students can talk to Crystal Bellood or anyone at the library check out desk to rent a computer. They have PCs along with Mac computers.

All that is required to rent them is a student ID along with a signed safety

form. Laptops are limited though. It’s first come, first serve.

“The best time to rent a laptop would roughly be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m,” Bellood said.

Students who are having trouble with logging onto Canvas or the Wi-Fi at school can talked to Technical Support. They can also help with other troubles students might be having with the school’s equipment.

“We take care of all computers on campus,” Jo Sherman, a representative of the Tech. Support office said. They “help students get connected.”

For Tech help: Call: (509) 533-H-E-L-P (4357) Email: helpdesk@ccs.spokane.edu

Mikayla Davis | The Communicator Lauren Gilmore reads a memorized poem she wrote in front of other students and faculty. On Thursday, October 9, The Wire Harp met for its first 3-Minute Open Mic Night, which is hosted every first Thursday of the month. At 1:00 PM in SUB Lounge C, authors take to the stage to read their creative works, some of which are poetry while some are short stories, songs, and comedy pieces.

Director of Student Programs Heather Mckenzie: (509) 533-4197 Email: Heather.Mckenzie@sfcc.spokane.edu Building 17, Room 136.

Student Funded Programs Office: Main Office Number: (509) 533-3338 Building 17, Room 117.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Editor: Caroline Rhoads sfcc.caroline.rhoads@gmail.com

FOCUS

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Students find success at peer tutoring center

Mikayla Davis |The Communicator

SFCC tutor Haruka helps Brandon Munsen with Japanese in the tutoring center.

Sierra Bates The Communicator Students can find an assortment of help with peer services on campus.

The fear of asking a teacher for help is a real social anxiety. At some point everybody feels that pressure and embarrassment from having to ask a teacher for help.

Peer tutoring on SFCC’s cam-

pus is a free service designed to help any college student in need.

“Your first way to be successful in college is to communicate with your instructors,” Connie Pittman, the Student Achievement Manager said. “The peer tutors are here to support students in understanding their assignments, and helping answer questions about specific problems or struggles they are having.”

Students must bring in the specific assignment with them so that the peer tutors know where to start.

“The teachers sometimes don’t really answer your questions, because they don't understand from a student's perspective,” said Sara Bae, a Chinese tutor. “But we went through it so we know exactly what your question is and can explain it in an understanding point of view.”

The peer services staff are college students, themselves, with experience and an understanding of what the course contains. In order to be a tutor, a 3.5 GPA or higher is required, a recommendation from the instructor on the course that is being tutored, and an interview with the Student Achievement Manager.

“SFCC has great resources and an amazing tutoring program that Gonzaga doesn’t offer. I come here everyday to tutor through state work study,” Alice Hastings, a student from Gonzaga University said.

“I don’t think people should be afraid of coming in to see us,” Bae said. “It’s not like we’re going to bite or judge, we are here to help.”

The peer tutoring program is not just for course-based questions,

either. A student developed project known as “Ask A Student” has come to the rescue for student’s confusion on campus to find them find other available resources.

According to Pittman from answering questions like “Where is the bathroom?” to “Where can I receive mental health counseling?”, their mission is to mentor and connect current, future, and even past students to resources. A question never goes unanswered at the Ask A Student kiosks.

Whether you need tutoring or help finding a resource, the Peer Services Center and the Ask A Student kiosk can be found in Building 30, room 115. Pittman said she is dedicated to get students the help they need.

“We have tutors for everything we can have tutors for, and if you’re in a subject and struggling in a class, and you need somebody to tutor you, come and see me,” Pittman said. “I will try to find someone to tutor you, even if it’s not listed on the schedule.”

Veterans Resource Center safe space on campus Caroline Rhoads The Communicator New staff in the Veterans Resource Center are committed to creating a safe environment for veterans to receive social support and guidance as they transfer from military life to college.

Although there were problems last year that prevented veterans from receiving aid on time, the new staff is committed to making a welcoming environment and helping students succeed with their academic goals.

“I had to argue with Financial Aid almost monthly to get things done,” Richard Craven said. But after Connie Herrera was hired things have been running much more smoothly. “If you have any questions about paperwork she’s there to help answer them.”

Richard Craven is the figurehead

of the Armed Forces Veterans Association (AFVA), a club for veterans to get together and hangout as well as getting involved with campus activities.

One of the things they are currently working on is a workshop to educate students on domestic violence.

“We want to educate the students so they know how to protect themselves, how to recognize the behavior and what resources they have,“ Craven said.

He also wants students to be able to recognize when their own actions are inadvertently hurting someone else.

“Sometimes you’re exhibiting abusive behaviour and may not even realize that it’s coming across that way,” he said.

The AFVA is located in the Veterans Resource Center and serves as a point of contact for veterans who

need help figuring out which papers they need and direction to local resources such as housing or health care.

The Veterans Resource Center also offers a safe and quiet place to study and be with other veterans who understand what it is like to go from military to civilian life.

“This whole area is theirs,” Chase Hosea, the Vetcorp Navigator, said. The office leads into a large room with tables to work at and computers lined up along the wall. “I want people to know they can come down here and study and hang out.”

According to Craven, it is also a safe place for veterans who are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to go when they become triggered during school.

“This room was originally designed to be a quiet room,” Craven said. “A lot of times vets with PTSD

need a place where they can dim the lights and feel really safe and secure.”

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans ffairs, between 7-8 percent of the general population “will have PTSD at some point in their lives,” but that number rises to a range of 11-20 percent for veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and 30% for veterans of Vietnam.

Craven wants veterans to know that it is a good idea for students to let their instructors know if they have been in combat or have PTSD so that special considerations can be made if the need to leave the room or if certain activities might be uncomfortable for them.

The Veterans Resource Center is located on the bottom floor of the library (building 2) in Room 001.

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SIDELINES

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Running club takes to streets of Spokane

Victory in sight for champion runners

Brittany Tolleson The Communicator Spokane’s downtown running group, The Flying Irish Running Club, brings together a mix of fun, exercise, giveaways and beer.

For those seeking a club where socializing meets sweating, the Flying Irish Running Club has it covered. Runs happen every Thursday at 5:45 PM at Ripples On the River on Division Street with runs starting at 6:00 PM and routes averaging between 3 to 5 miles.

“If you’re an avid runner we’ll welcome you, but if you’re a walker, we’d love to have you just as much,” Brendan Dowling, the club’s president, said. “It’s all about getting people out the door, exercising, having fun, and meeting with friends and new people is what we’re really about. So if you want to walk a quarter-mile and thats all you really can do, thats great.”

The biggest emphasis in the club is placed on socializing and having fun while exercising. Everyone who walks through the door is encouraged to have a beer at the bar or to get up on stage and tell an Irish joke.

“It’s truly the most unique organization I’ve ever been a part of,” Jim Palm, a runner with the club for 3 years, said.

“Once you get hooked you never stray…I

Gavin Andrew The Communicator SFCC’s cross country team has set its sights on this year’s championship.

The cross country teams for SFCC are looking forward to finishing this year strong and bringing home a championship. Both men’s and women’s cross country teams refuse to quit.

“We feel really good about the season so far; both teams are solid, hard workers that show great teamwork,” Sean McLachlan, head coach for both teams, said. “Besides two key injuries on both teams, who will be running again, we have a healthy team.”

While the teams focus on continuing to better their times, individual players are also trying to stay healthy.

“In the past I’ve struggled with injuries,” Sara Fristoe, an athlete on the team said. “This season I am focusing on staying healthy, and injury-free.”

There are only two regular season meets left according to the athletic schedule. One is on the 18th in Lewiston, Idaho. The last meet is the championships, on November 8th in Battleground, Washington. Come out and support your team.

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Festive Flying Irish club member runs along the Centennial Trail with other members.

live part-time in Spokane and part-time in San Francisco and I actually plan my travel to try and be in Spokane on Thursday nights just for this group.”

The Flying Irish running club is unique to Spokane and offers upwards of 450 runners on any given night. With a variety of personalities, friendships can form.

“Most of the friends that I have now came from the Flying Irish,” Steve Miller said. “It’s a great place to meet other people.”

After you finish with your run, feel free to participate in any of the club’s many special activities or giveaways.

“Each month a different brewery will sponsor us so we’ll have their beer on tap for that month and then

we’ll have something to giveaway,” Brendan Dowling said. “So for the month of October we’re giving away a customized fire pit from Deschutes Brewery, In July it was a cruiser bike and June it was a home-brew kit.”

Special events and themes are also prevalent throughout the year as the club celebrates holidays and the changing seasons.

“Last week’s run was a zombie run, so we had people dressed up as zombies chase after the people who didn’t dress up,” said Dowling. “We have the Halloween run coming up on the 30th of October, where we get everyone to dress up, we do a special route, and we usually get a DJ to come in, and we also have a lot of giveaways that night.”

Elegant exercise, simple as silk Margaret Myrhe The Communicator

Running away to join the circus isn’t practical if you don’t know any skills to perform.

Three and a half years ago, Sherrie Martin made it possible for people in Spokane to learn some circus arts when she opened her gym, Spokane Aerial Performing Arts. Classes include an acrobatic art performed on long silk cloths suspended from the ceiling called Aerial.

Most people who learn do not aspire to be circus performers. Prior skill and strength are also unnecessary.

“You get really strong, compared to a gym,” Martin said. “It’s a wonderful way to get upper body strength.” ‘”It’s open to everyone, you don’t have to have a gymnastic or dance background,” Laura Blum, the Aerial

coach, said.

Alexandra Talbott has only taken lessons for a year, but already performs.

“I started from the bottom,” Talbott said. “When I first started in class I looked at the classes above me, and I thought, ‘I’ll never do that,’ and now I am! It’s awesome!”

Age does not matter either. An Aerial for Women Over 50 class is offered, as is a Children’s Aerial for ages 6-11.

“We have a 77 year old lady who’s never done it,” Martin said.

“Our youngest performer is 5.”

Men who participate, too, although not as many as woman. Seth Popham started two and a half years ago.

“The first time I came in, it felt a little awkward, but the people are so

welcoming,” Popham said. “There’s a strong community base here. As a guy you naturally have some things easier.”

There are risks of injury, as with any sport. That is why all the coaches know techniques on how to safely spot, as well as first aid and CPR. “We try very hard to prevent injury,” Martin said. “It’s a dangerous sport, so we work very, very hard to prevent it.”

Spokane Aerial Performing Arts has one of the lowest injury rates for Aerial studios.

«Its super fun,» says Popham.

“It’s physically challenging and exciting. The people who know more pull everybody else up. There’s no putting people down. Everyone’s super supportive. The higher level people share their tricks.”

For more information: Visit http://athletics.spokane.edu

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