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Staff members can be reached via email in the following format: sfcc.firstname.lastname@gmail.com for any questions, comments and corrections found in the paper.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Gage A. Lewis

MANAGING EDITOR Mikayla Davis

NEWS EDITOR Jeremy Logan

FEATURES EDITOR Mallory Biggar

FLAVORS EDITOR Cassie Russell

SIDELINES EDITOR Margaret Myhre

PHOTO EDITOR Thania Clark

Ad Director Desirae Knight

PHOTOGRAPHER Kiki Johanson

PHOTOGRAPHER Brittany Tolleson

WRITER Ron Ford

WRITER Grant Wengler

WRITER Jason Dennis

Adviser Jason Nix

Want to join the paper? Contact our instructor at jason.nix@sfcc.spokane.edu The Communicator is a student-run newspaper that hopes to maintain a forum in which students are able to voice diverse opinions on campus-related issues.

The Communicator also aims to inform students about important events concerning CCS, including sports and other fun activities that make their college days memorable.

Correction for issue 46.4: “the technical jobs we are teaching need to lead students to a deadend career.”

She said, “the technical jobs we are teaching need to lead students to a job. We cant lead students to a dead end career.”

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OPINION

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Christian Rap: Not afraid of being different Jason Dennis The Communicator Christian rap is a musical genre that is being severely overlooked.

Maybe it’s because people are scared to get Jesus and “religion” shoved down their throats, but Christian rap topics are very diverse and do not necessarily involve biblical references.

The music is phenomenal. From the two time grammy award winning artist Lecrae, Alex Faith, Social Club, and Andy Mineo, they all have a good sound and their craft is great.

The songs have catchy beats and clever hooks. The live shows are crazy.

And the best part is it is all good clean music.

Even though the lyrics are clean, they can be as interesting and provoking as any talented rapper.

There is music for every situation in life. If a loved one passed away, Tedashii’s “Darker Days” is a comforting, yet aggressively positive song with a gripping and powerful hook that delivers the main message of the song.

If it is a friday night and you have

that feeling of just wanting to do something different, Lecrae’s “Say I Won’t” is a fun and creative song that will motivate you.

The punchlines of Christian rap can be as taunting as battle rap, but challenges listeners to be better than the person that existed yesterday.

The message behind the music is really uplifting and isn’t glorifying violence, sex, or drugs. This music culture does not use women as

objects or accessories like the mainstream secular rap music does.

Take Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky,” a song about getting lucky and idolizing trying to have sex.

“Talking Body” by Tove Lo makes sex -Zawatti Clark out to be the only SFCC Student pleasure people should chase.

There are roots at SFCC for the Christian music scene.

Destiny Wallace, an SFCC student and Christian emcee, said the music changed her life.

“Music on the radio is the best garbage I’ve ever heard”

“It went from booty shaking to bible believing,” Wallace said.

According to Wallace, she has had her fair share of secular music rapping about marijuana, booty shaking, and glorying the party life.

The christian hip hop culture is bold and different. It can help with tough times, changing lifestyles and finding motivation to wanna be different and make better life choices.

Zawatti Clark a student here at SFCC said the music on the radio is the best garbage he’s ever heard.

According When listening to three Christian rap songs Clark didn’t get the feeling of religion being shoved down his throat. Being exposed to gospel music growing up he could relate to the music and bob his head.

“The music had soul and I enjoyed it” Clark said.

The three songs Clark was shown were three different hip hop styles, much like the ones that are played on the radio, but different as far as content and lyrics.

Nowadays the radio plays everything that has to do with sex, drugs, and money. Quite frankly it’s not something that brings any value to today’s generation. sfcc.jason.dennis@gmail.com twitter: @SFCCcom

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Zawatti Clark said that Christian hip-hop “had soul and I enjoyed it,” when introduced to it.

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FEATURES

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Alexandria Clark, a student at SFCC, takes solace in the quiet of the library. The SFCC Library is open until seven Monday-Thursday, and four Friday and Saturday.

Study tips helping students test effectively Ron Ford The Communicator The stress of approaching finals can be a major source of anxiety for many students who have their academic futures at stake. However, there are some simple, practical things you can do to minimize that anxiety and maximize retention of material.

Pete Wildman, a math instructor at SFCC who also teaches workshops on test anxiety, said test anxiety is a very real problem, and not just for beginning students.

“I see test anxiety on a large number of levels,” Wildman said. “I might expect test anxiety with developmental math, but I also see test anxiety in calculus classes, which I am a little more concerned about, because those students have already been successful to some degree.”

Being nervous before a big exam is normal, according to Dr. Daniel K. Hall-Flavin of the Mayo Clinic. It

all kind of hits me and I get a little is only when it affects exam perforanxious.” mance adversely that it becomes a problem.

In those moments, Fuller steps “With test anxiety, feelings of wor- back a little to counter the anxiety.

“I take a deep breath and regroup. ry and self-doubt can interfere with I just take it one question at a time.” your test-taking performance and Wildman said most students don’t make you miserable,” Hall-Flavin look over the whole wrote. exam before beginJohn Fuller, ning. That, he says, an SFCC stuis a mistake. dent, said he “First thing, skim feels anxiety before and during the exam,” Wild-DR. DANIEL K. HALL-FLAVIN man said. “Find the exams.

“I definitePSYCHIATRIST AT THE MAYO CLINIC easier problems, the ones you know, and ly get a little do those first. anxious before a “Otherwise you may get stuck on test,” Fuller said. “My nerves disrupt an earlier but harder problem that my thought process and kind of put me on edge.” takes up all your time. Go back to it if you have time, but remember, it is Fuller said, for him, the anxiety only one problem of many.” can be helpful in studying and preThe study habit tips below were paring for an exam but not so much suggested by the Mayo Clinic, Study during the exam itself.

Guides and Strategies, Test Prep “Studying beforehand isn’t realreview and testtakingtips.com in seply an issue,” Fuller said. “When I sit down in the moment, though, it arate articles.

“With test anxiety, feelings of worry and self-doubt can interfere.”

Before the test: 1. Get plenty of sleep.

2. Don’t go to your exam on an empty stomach.

3. Don’t cram at the last minute.

Take time each day to study the week before.

4. Get some exercise to promote alertness.

5. Know the material. Be well-prepared.

During the test:

1. Breathe!

2. Read all instructions carefully before beginning.

3. If stuck on a question, skip it and move on. Come back to it if you have time.

4. Don’t worry that others are finishing before you. It’s not a race.

5. Recognize that anxiety is part of the process and don’t let it overwhelm you. sfcc.ron.ford@gmail.com twitter: @SFCCcom

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River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary, run by Peter Jagoda, takes in abused and abandoned animals who need help the most.

Animal sanctuary, equine paradise Margaret Myhre The Communicator

When SCRAPS (Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Services) seized 25 starving, boney horses in 2013, SFCC jewelry instructor Peter Jagoda and his wife Kit took in 23 of them.

The Jagoda’s live on a 65 acre nonprofit farm called River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary, where they provide a safe and loving environment for abused and abandoned animals.

River’s Wish houses almost any pet that lives in the Inland Northwest.

“There are cats, rabbits, chickens, roosters, geese, ducks, turkeys, pot belly and Yorkshire pigs, mini horses, regular horses, donkeys, cows, sheep, goats and dogs,” Sue Anderson, a nonprofit consultant who volunteers at River’s Wish, said.

Unlike some of the previous owners of the animals, River’s Wish is able to accommodate, feed and take care of a large number of animals.

“We’ve seen a lot of abuse and people hoarding,” Peter said. “We’re careful to keep the number manageable.”

The Jagoda’s get a lot of help caring for the animals through volunteers, donations, sponsorships, fundraisers and grants.

“I now work as a volunteer at Riv-

er’s Wish close to full time or greater,” Nancy Mueller said. “Right now, I am reading dozens of grants and choosing ones that are a good match.

Sue Anderson is busily finding grants and sending them to me much faster than I can read.”

There are many options for people who want to volunteer at the sanctuary.

“The most important volunteer positions that need to be filled are for professionals who want to become involved,” Mueller said. “Grant writers, attorneys, veterinarians, IT people, graphic designers, landscape architects, any and all experts in designing sustainable housing and campuses, architects, designers and builders of straw bale structures, master gardeners, HR professionals and many others.”

For people who aren’t professionals, or want to work directly with the animals, there is plenty of hands on work to do as well.

“They can’t be scared of getting dirty and need to be willing to learn about the animals,” Peter said of volunteers.

River’s Wish hosts many events throughout the year.

“We try to come up with something on the third Saturday of each month,” Anderson said .

Events include “Tea with Tucker”

which is held in the barn. People are served tea and get to spend time with the animals.

“Our big fundraiser of the year is Art for the Animals: a starry night celebration with the animals of River’s Wish on July 11th,” Kit said. “There’s art, music, vegan food catered by a new vegan pizzeria and cafe called “Allies,” and beer and wine.”

Art for Animals is an art auction hosted to raise money for the sanctuary with art from local artists.

There are many more plans in the process to improve the campus and involve the community more.

According to Mueller, they would like to add a community space that includes a community garden, greenhouses, an art and education center, and a memorial garden where people can freely grieve the loss of their animals.

They hope to make the process as green as possible.

“We would like to add solar and wind where possible, and also use gray water and capture other water or waste that can be recycled, “Mueller said.

Although tours of the facility are not offered during the winter, a virtual tour can be seen on the website riverswishanimalsanctuary.org. sfcc.margaret.myhre@gmail.com twitter: @SFCCcom

According to their website, The Women’s Club is “an organization that promotes greater unity, friendship, and active participation among the female members of the Student Body.”

Kellie Fischer is the adviser of The Women’s Club.

“The club is about women’s health and rights issues,” Fischer said. “It’s about women having fun and supporting each other.”

Josie Reeves is the president of The Women’s Club.

“This club to me is encouraging for our academics,” Reeves said. “To go to club events, you have to have a certain grade point average, so it encourages you to have high grades.”

According to Fischer, many people assume the club is something it’s not.

“It is not a place to bash men,” said Fischer. “It is something that men can be a part of, and we do get male members sometimes.

“It is not a feminist club. Feminism has some negative connotations, and we choose not to label it that way.”

The Women’s Club gives students a place to get involved socially and a chance to make an impact on the community.

“One of the major events we do is The Vagina Monologues,” Fischer said. “90 percent of the proceeds go to a local women’s organization like The Women's Hearth and YWCA.” The club was unable to do The Vagina Monologues this year.

The club has had issues in the past with people on campus tearing down the flyers advertising The Vagina Monologues.

“We have to put in the funds to get the posters out,” said Reeves. “It’s not cheap by any means.”

Other events the club hosts are geared towards helping people who are fighting breast cancer.

“Come spring quarter we do the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure,” said Reeves.

“When we do our breast cancer events we usually have people who are fighting or beat it. Last year we actually had a man with breast cancer who spoke. It was really interesting because most of the questions came from the men.” sfcc.kiki.johanson@gmail.com twitter: @SFCCcom

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NEWS

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Trustees look over new gym possibilities

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Architects sent in a drawing of what the new gymnasium could look like should the board of trustees vote for a total remodel of the current facility.

Jeremy Logan The Communicator With a weight room resembling that of a prison yard, a crammed fitness center with lines to use an elliptical machine, empty, sweat stained couches pushed off into a dark corner, and pale lit locker rooms that make you feel like you are doing time, the student government at SFCC believes it is time for a revamp of the old gym.

On Thursday Feb. 27, the ASG voted to approve a resolution asking the board of trustees to impose a ‘per credit’ fee, which would pay for a total, or partial remodel of the current gymnasium.

“They [the ASG] authorized a per credit fee of $6.50 to $8.60 depending on whether the building gets totally redone, or whether they break it up into phases,” said Janet Gullickson, President at SFCC. “If it’s 2 phases it will be the lesser charge. If they go ahead and do the whole building it will be the larger charge.”

Phase one of building would bring things up to code while keeping

things mostly the same. Phase two of building would see a total remodel of the entire gymnasium including a juice bar and climbing wall.

“The difference between phase one and phase two is that phase one is about $14.5 million but none of the locker rooms are changed, and it’s a pretty scaled down version,” Gullickson said. “The other one is about $19.5 million and the whole thing gets done. If we do both phases we will have more room for more classes, so we are hoping for that. If we do just the one phase, I am not sure we will have a lot more classes.”

Another part of the issues with the current facility is its accessibility for people in wheel chairs. There was an incident last year with one of the team’s coaches being unable to get to the gymnasium floor.

“I just get kind of choked up about it when I talk about this,” Gullickson said. “But last year we had a coach in a wheelchair who had to be carried down by his team to coach from the floor of the gymnasium. The students feel that they don’t want that

to happen again. They liked to use wellness as a legacy, the idea that we come out healthier than when we come in. I am just very impressed with our students.”

The reason the burden of paying for the new gymnasium falls on the currently enrolled students, has to do with state legislating and where state funds are allowed to be used.

“The state of Washington does not allow legislatively appropriated funds to be used for things like rebuilding athletic facilities or gymnasiums,” Gullickson said. “The reason they don’t, in part, is that many of the universities have strong alumni connections, and that allows them to fundraise and build these facilities without any [state] funds, but we don’t have huge athletic programs. We have very good athletic programs, but we don’t have a huge one.”

In the process of developing an idea of what the new gym could look like, 1,000 students were asked what they would like to see in a new facility.

“The thing they wanted most was more access to the health and fitness

facility, so we are going to expand the hours and expand the space,” said Gullickson. “Also right now the students that aren’t taking a class are paying a pretty hefty price, and so our athletic program has agreed to cap that off at $25 a quarter, so that would just pay for equipment replacement.”

According to Gullickson the second and third things on the list were a climbing wall and a place to gather and hang out, so they added a juice bar to the concept.

“They didn’t ask for a ton of stuff but the things they asked for would really improve the experience for students.” Gullickson said. “They are trying to create a main street feel to it, because right now it is kind of chopped up and the locker rooms kind of look like dungeons.”

Gullickson said she isn’t sure when they would start building but she presumes it would be by the end of the calendar year.

It would take about 18 months to build. sfcc.jeremy.logan@gmail.com twitter: @SFCCcom

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NEWS

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CTC Link replacement project, biggest in nation Thania Clark The Communicator Imagine a single, centralized system of online functions to give students, faculty, and staff access to a modern, efficient way to do their college business.

Many students and faculty have been asking what the ctcLink project is and why it has been pushed back multiple times.

“We’ve been working with a dinosaur for so many years,” said James E. Minkler, the Vice President of Learning and Chief Academic Officer of SFCC. “This will finally bring us into this millennium at least.”

The ctcLink project is the largest higher education technology/software replacement project in the nation.

This massive project will reach across the entire state of Washington to all 34 community and technical colleges, and provide new online tools to nearly 400,000 students and more than 21,000 employees.

As the current 30-year-old administrative system is replaced, colleges will also align their core business processes with the delivered software solution, making for streamlined, standardized practices across the 34-college system.

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All online functions for students at SFCC will be located in one spot with CTC Link

be the first two college systems to begin using the new ctcLink software.

“They’re trying to start small,” said Minkler. “Of those 34 schools, they’re only starting with 3 colleges. We’re sort of like the guinea pigs.”

“I’ve seen what it can do for the students,” said Kari Collen, the Executive Assistant to the VP of Learning, who is also one of the Subject Matter Experts participating in the development of the new ctcLink system. “And I’m very excited for it to be up and running.”

For students, ctcLink offers a streamlined system, combining admissions, registration, degree audit, advising, tuition payment, financial aid. Future students will have one admission application process, regardless of where or when they decide to attend. Students will also be able to monitor their ‘time to degree,’ and advisors can audit the process.

Both students and faculty will be given a single electronic record with one ID number.

Though the ctcLink has been

delayed three times already, it was agreed upon that in doing so was in the college’s best interest.

“Everyone wants the ctcLink software to be up and operational, but this is an incredibly complicated software and records conversion process,” said Carolyn Casey, the Community Colleges of Spokane Public Information Officer.

According to Minkler, the entire development team and both college systems are committed to delaying the go-live date until they know the system has been fully tested and proven to work and that the delay will result in more opportunities to test and receive training on an operational system.

“How we do it will impact how the other 31 schools will need to do it,” Minkler said. “So we can’t just duct tape and hay wire this system.”

According to Darren Pitcher, VP for Student Services at SFCC, once the new system is ready to launch they’ll utilize the tutoring center in Building 30 as an ongoing workshop/resource where students can go to learn how to use the system.

He also wants to have other stations around campus where students can get help on learning how to use and navigate the system. Those details will be worked out as they get closer to the go-live date.

New four year degree offered at Spokane Falls Mallory Biggar The Communicator

On Feb. 5, the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges approved Spokane Falls Community College’s proposal to offer a Bachelors of Applied Science in Information Systems and Technology.

Along with Bellevue College, SFCC is set to offer students the first fouryear degree this coming September.

ThinkAdvisor.com rates a bachelors degree in IT as the 29th most lucrative degree, as of 2014.

“The first students will be enrolled to start classes for this coming fall quarter,” said Jim Minkler, Vice President of Learning at the Falls.

“There are currently well paying jobs

available and employers are eager to hire graduates of the program.

“Not only will the degree allow students to get good jobs, but it further enables them to be more easily promoted within the company once they are hired.”

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer and information systems manager is the 19th most lucrative occupation as of 2012.

Information security analysts, the 16th fastest growing occupation, is set to grow 36.5 percent between 2012 and 2022.

“The great thing about the program is that once I finish my AS degree, I don’t have to transfer or take out massive student loans just to try

and get a job,” said Levi Rustman, a student at SFCC. “I can get my bachelors degree and easily transition into a stable career.

Even if I don’t find the perfect job right away, there are so many jobs I can get with a BAS IST. I won’t be stuck in a huge pile of debt, and I can look for a new job without drowning.”

The new degree gives students a great opportunity to both save money and further their education, all without stepping on the toes of local universities.

“It is important that SFCC does not compete with area universities when it comes to duplicating the types of bachelor degrees offered,” said Minkler.

“SFCC faculty member and Computing and Information Systems Department Chair, Max Josquin, has worked closely with area universities for many years and he has found support for this particular program which fills a niche that the other university IT programs do not.”

For now, the BAS IST is the only approved applied bachelor degree, but SFCC is presenting a new proposal for a Bachelor’s of Applied Management to the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges this May. If approved, it will begin enrollment for its first students beginning in winter quarter of 2016. sfcc.mallory.biggar@gmail.com twitter: @SFCCcom

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CULTURE How to:

Get a job after school Tips to help students find work in their field after graduation Kiki Johanson The Communicator We all have busy lives, balancing school, family, friends, hobbies, and even kids. Seeking a job can be tough, but, luckily, Spokane offers many resources for college students.

Linea Bruno is an advocate for Workforce Education at SFCC. Workforce Education helps students with job searching, resumes and career navigation.

“I think the main problem with college aged kids trying to get Photo contributed by: Crispin Stichart a job is that they don’t have any work experience,” said Bruno.

“Having a degree definitely gives you an advantage, but having work experience, even a little, is going to greatly He is President of the Alliance improve your chances.”

Club, and is excited about Spokane According to the National CenPride this June. The club will be in the ter for Education Statistics’ website: parade with Skitch.

Between 2000 and 2013, the unemHe also makes art out of recycled ployment rate for individuals without gargbage in his spair time. a bachelor’s degree was higher than “I think it’s important to be proud of your appearance and sculpt it into the rate for their peers with at least a whatever you desire,” said Kiesecker. bachelor’s degree.

“Take the time to make a cover Though Kiesecker takes pride in his beard, he doesn’t read too much into letter that appeals to the specific it. position,” said Bruno. “Highlight your “Sometimes a beard is just a skills that are directly related to that beard,” said Kiesecker. job.”

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spelling on a resume and punctuality to interviews are a make-or-break-you factor. One thing interviewers also look at is how often you’re on your phone or generally dawdling around.

“An analogy that I like to use is: If you’re trying out for a basketball team but you have skills in football, it’s going to take a lot for them to assume you know how to throw a basketball,” said Bruno.

According to Bruno, interviewers also look at how you’re dressed. Be dressed modestly and sensibly, but don’t be afraid to act like yourself.

“Being comfortable is going to let you project the confidence that you want,” said Bruno.

Making connections can help you get a job as well.

According to Bruno, by doing informational interviews and exploring the field you’re going into, you’ll make those vital connections that can lead to employment.

Jeff Miller, an advocate for Worksource Spokane, reinforces the idea that college kids should have some kind of experience when going into the workforce.

“Statewide, 56.4% of all jobs require some level of experience,” Miller said.

“Go into the community - LINEA BRUNO, ADVOCATE and volunteer.

FOR WORKFORCE EDUCATION “Places like churches, Boys and Girls Club, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts. Anything along those lines. Network with some of those chambers.”

The Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington accept men and women over the age of 18 to do volunteer work as board and committee members, troop leaders, and more.

“List your major and grade point average first, then list your work and volunteer history,” said Miller. “A potential employer only looks at a resume for 6-10 seconds.”

“If you’re trying out for a basketball team but you have skills in football, it’s going to take a lot for them to assume you know how to throw a basketball.”

Dan Kiesecker: SFCC beard contest winner Dan Kiesecker has been growing his beard since he was 17 years old, or about five years.

To maintain his beard, he trims it, uses moustache wax, and used to use a straight razor, but currently uses a double-sided safety razor (which he buys on Amazon) because they are cheaper than disposable razors.

“For me, beards are a cultural thing, not a trend,” said Kiesecker.

“Self-expression is the ultimate goal.”

Kiesecker is currently in the Orsothetics program, and will be graduating in the spring.

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FLAVORS

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Kendall Yards gives Italian food new home Pizza restaurant brings old-world flavor to newest community Brittany Tollenson The Communicator The word “veraci” in Italian means “authentic”, and for the owners of Veraci’s Pizza, the name is fitting.

The warmth coming from the large brick-oven flows through the front half of Veraci’s restaurant. The sound of Jack Johnson’s “Banana Pancakes” can be heard over speakers while two

young women hand roll pizza dough and share jokes with each other. The other half of the restaurant houses a room with vaulted ceilings where the only light available streams in from the large glass doors that lead to an outdoor deck overlooking the Spokane river.

“It’s a really homey atmosphere where customers feel relaxed and like they can have fun here,” Jillian McCann, a waitress of Veraci’s, said.

“Not only is the pizza great, but people also love being in here and we kind of get a variety of everyone.

There’s the Kendall yards regulars, couples with kids, retirees, students, heterosexual and homosexual… I love the diversity of it. It’s a very cool,

calm and collected space.”

For five years, Veraci’s Pizza had strictly been serving local farmers markets, but in July the owners, Seth and Laura Carey, decided to open up a location in Spokane’s new neighborhood when the CEO of Greenstone, a Kendall Yards development and homebuilding company, approached them to open up a restaurant.

“We did the Liberty Lake Farmers market and that’s where we met Jim Frank,” Laura Carey said. “He really liked our product and he has a commitment to small businesses and local artisans so we fit right into his vision.

“I think it would be cool if people

could come out and see what’s up with Kendall Yards because it’s a whole new community in Spokane that’s quickly blooming… And it’s cool to see that.”

According to Jazmyn Long, a waitress with Veraci’s for 2 years, the location of the restaurant isn’t as unique as the product and the comparison to other pizza restaurants in Spokane.

“It’s the fact that everything is hand-rolled and prepped with care with a lot of organic, natural and community foods,” Long said.

“Compared to somewhere else where their meats come in a box, we hand cut everything and most of our food doesn’t come out of a box or a can.

When you go to Pizza Hut you can tell that it’s just canned red sauce, but then when you try our red sauce you can taste hints of flavors that you’d never get anywhere else. It’s pretty impressive, we could have moved into any building or any area and our product would still be unique.”

According to MCcann, the opening of the restaurant has given way for customers to get year-round Veraci’s pizza and has boosted sales for the business.

“I think the whole and vibe of the cart has transferred to the restaurant,” McCann said. “We’re just so different from everything else. I think a lot of pizza places get by with just mediocre products and that’s the difference between them and us. It’s not the pretentious pizza that people talk about a lot but it’s just that we put a lot of thought and heart into our product and that shows through.” sfcc.brittaney.tollenson@gmail.com twitter: @SFCCcom

Veraci’s Pizza Address: 1333 W Summit Pkwy, Spokane, WA 99201 Phone: (509) 389-0029 Hours: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Brittany Tollenson | The Communicator

Kyle Stoudt and Alexis Curtis use Veraci’s old-fashion brick oven to cook pizzas to order for their new Kendall Yard customers.

Website: www.veracipizza.com/ spokane/home

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Smoothies: Good for breakfast, lunch or dinner Isaac Gonzalez The Communicator In a hurry for breakfast or lunch?

Need to make a meal fast and easy?

Enjoy a healthy shake on the go. One of these shakes could be a great meal replacement for either breakfast or Lunch. Great way to start your day.

Makes:

8 Ounces Prep Time: 8 Minutes

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Spaghetti can be made with beef, pork, turkey, a mix of meats or no meat at all.

Spaghetti made easy Grant Wengeler The Communicator This recipe is very easy to make, feel free to change the amounts of certain ingredients suit your taste. The ratio of tomato sauce to ground beef greatly affects the thickness of the spaghetti sauce.

Makes:

Enough to feed 5 Prep Time: 20 - 30 mintues Keep Time: Lasts a week if kept refridgerated.

Ingredients:

1. Two large cans of tomato sauce. (Or four to five small cans).

2. A single package of spaghetti noodles.

3. 1lb ground beef.

4. 1 tsp garlic salt.

5. 1/8 cup to 1/4 cup oregano.

6. 1 Tbsp cilantro.

7. 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning.

8. 1 packet McCormick spaghetti seasoning (optional).

Instructions:

1. Fill a large pot with water, and bring to a boil.

2. Once boiling, add the spaghetti noodles and test after 10-15 minutes. Strain the noodles once soft and they are ready to eat.

3. Grease a large skillet, at least 3 inches deep and 8-10 inches in diameter.

4. Cook the ground beef until completely browned, and add garlic salt. Chop the beef With your spatula so the pieces are a sized to your preference.

5. Add tomato sauce and all seasonings.

6. Stir and heat to a desired temperature.

7. Enjoy!

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Blend Time: Until Smooth without chunks

Ingredients: 1. One cup of Kale 2. 1/3 cup of frozen strawberries 3. 1/3 cup of mixed berries 4. 1/2 of a banana 5. 2 tbsp. of Greek Yogurt 6. 1/2 cup of a fruit juice or

water Rinse all ingredients then put all ingredients together in the blender and process for about 30 to 45 seconds.

Blend until shake looks smooth. Keep blending if needed. Enjoy. You may also create your own creation with other fruits and veggies. sfcc.isaac.gonzalez@gmail.com twitter: @SFCCcom

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SIDELINES

The Communicator

03.05.2015

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Ultrarunning: distances beyond marathons of actual running and 12 hours of accumulated rest time. Not many people like to try this kind of challenge so it has an element of uniqueness about it.”

Running an ultra race will differ from place to place and what types of awards or amenities are available afterwards. However, according to Michele Miller, a 20 year running veteran, one thing can be certain: there will be food and beer.

“We (ultrarunners) like to eat and drink a lot when we’re done,” said Miller. “Most ultra running events have a post race get together with lots of good food and some beer. The races are supported with food and water and you can run and hike in the mountains with friends and have the logistics taken care of for you.”

My 33-mile run was supposed to be 31, but they mismarked the course and it was longer than it should have been. The aid stations had lots of great food. I did take walk and food breaks at the aid stations.”

According to Matt Bayley, SFCC Assistant Cross Country coach, the personality of an ultra runner will vary.

However one essential trait required is a certain amount of self-determination and drive.

“I think most ultra runners are

searching for things,” Bayley said.

“Maybe searching for something personal to accomplish or even something deeper than that. I think if you really pull back the layers, it’s a bit of soul searching that I feel we are doing out there.

“I think one can get into it just a simply as being inspired to want to accomplish and conquer such distances. You need to find the love of running within yourself or there -David Lund is no way you will enjoy going out and running for five to ten plus hours at a shot.

According to Miller, the spirit of an ultrarunner must also acquire a love for the quiet and for differing terrains.

“Ultra runners are very down to earth people,” Miller said. “We love the outdoors and we get to spend a lot of time out there. For me, it’s getting to see new places that are scenic that I might not normally see.

“Aside from that, it’s the feeling of accomplishment from running that far and celebrating after with friends. The great thing about ultras is that they are more low-key and walking or hiking is encouraged along with the running.

Then you can stop for lunch at an aid station ”

“Many people respond with a ‘you’re crazy’.”

Contributed photo from Matt Bayley

Matt Bayley, left, runs alongside a competitor during a summer Ultramarathon.

Brittany Tolleson The Communicator Everyone knows what running is, what a 5K is and what a marathon is.

Some would even equate the endurance needed of running long distance to that of giving birth. However, little is known about what happens beyond the marathon distance.

It’s called ultra running, and according to a 2014 study done by Stanford, the amount of participants in such races have increased over the years. More and more runners are

skipping the marathons and opting for distances that reach anywhere from 31 miles, 50 miles, 100 miles, and for some, 200 miles and beyond.

“Many people respond with a ‘you’re crazy’, or they have this look on their face like ‘why would anyone want to do that to their body,’” David Lund, a long time ultramarathoner said.

“It took me 62 hours to finish 200 miles; many people think that means, ‘without stopping’ but even the world class ultra-athletes will take breaks.

The 200 mile run included 49 hours

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Student Athlete Spotlight: Jacy Vining, women’s volleyball Brittany Tolleson The Communicator SFCC volleyball player Jacy Vining is no stranger to success.

As a second team All American, NWAC regional first team player, having earned numerous Player of the Week awards, and voted by her team as MVP, Vining is considered to be the epitome of SFCC’s volleyball program by her coaches.

According to head Volleyball coach, Jenni Hull, Jacy is an all rounded student and athlete that is the embodiment of what coaches look for in a player.

“She’s the ultimate student athlete,” Hull said. “She’s an outside hitter so we expect them to be able to play all the way around and to pull their own, and she does.

“Her freshman year she helped us take fifth, in her sophomore year she won our all time dig record by over 250 total digs and helped our team take second that year.

If I asked her to run through a wall, she would do it. She will do anything that you ask that will create a successful

team.”

According to Vining, a combination of hard work, schedules and a bit of competitiveness has allowed her to achieve her successes.

“I’m a super competitive per-Jacy Vining son and volleyVolleyball player ball is a competitive sport, so it’s perfect for me,” Vining said. “ I think I work really hard to get good grades and I think that helps to be an all rounded athlete. I also set a lot of goals” According to fellow teammate

“She will do anything that you ask that will create a successful team.”

Alaina Gentili, Vining can be seen cheering on other players with her upbeat attitude, which in turn makes for an ambitious team and overall comradery in the players.

“I would say leadership is definitely her strongest asset,” Gentili said. “She includes everybody and just wants to get to know each person on the team.

She pushes us to be better and she’s very competitive and passionate about what she does. She makes everybody feel welcome and she’s just an awesome teammate.” sfcc.brittany .tolleson@gmail.com twitter: @SFCCcom

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