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NIC hosted “Water is Life� a meeting and forum for people to speak about the issues going on in North Dakota. “It’s history repeaing itself,� Barlow said. Katie Hartwig/Sentinel

Dakota pipeline protesters speak at NIC meeting Katie Hartwig Photo Editor Attendees shared their experiences of what is going on in North Dakota, regarding Standing Rock and the protests that are leading to arrests as well as people being injured in the process. These speakers shared their stories on Nov. 18 at North Idaho College’s meeting in the Edminster Student Union Building about the North Dakota Pipeline, called Water is Life.

Donell Barlow, a member of the Ottawa Tribe in Oklahoma was in attendance for the talk and spoke about her experience in Standing Rock when she was there over Labor Day weekend. She went there and served by cooking for the protesters who call themselves “water protectors.â€? She claimed that the problem is not with the ODZ HQIRUFHPHQW RIĂ€FHUV EXW ZLWK the GS4 security who are trying to make the construction continue.

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Although what is being sprayed is unknown, many believe it could be harmful to their health as well as the environment.

Barlow stated that the water protectors have their own security to assist them and to protect them by being on the front lines in every protest. “It’s history repeating itself,�

Barlow said. “Younger generations are getting a glimpse of the oppression felt by their ancestors.

They are seeing that their voices are not being heard and it’s a whole new generation going through the same trauma again.�

Barlow says despite what’s going on, she is optimistic and it has become a spiritual movement.

Powerful spiritual leaders are crossing paths that would not have united had none of this happened.

She went on to say that there is hope because of the continual prayer and seeing people’s love for one another throughout the protests.

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Members of the tribe have spoken out concerning the potential impacts on sacred burial sites, aquifers, and the Missouri River, which provides water for millions of people. But the construction began anyway.

In April of this year the protests began with the water protectors formed a “Spirit Campâ€? near where the pipeline would cross under the Missouri River. Numbers of up to 1,500 people were present. By August, over 30 water protectors had been arrested while trying to protect the pipeline. /DZ HQIRUFHPHQW RIĂ€FHUV DQG

private security were sent, as well as the North Dakota National Guard to break up the peaceful demonstrations by using, in many cases excessive force in the form of rubber bullets, bean-bag rounds, tear gas, mace and even attack dogs on the water protectors. Their protector’s efforts were recognized, however, and the construction seized as the project is being challenged in court.

People have spent their time protecting the pipeline, playing drums, singing with thankfulness to the river and praying for it’s protection.

Now there have been several hundreds of people arrested and many say they were treated like animals and even placed in dog kennels.

Nathan Piengkham, a member of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, in Usk Washington is an associate planner for his tribe and currently serving his tribe in Standing Rock, along with other members of his tribe. “I have a really big family on the reservation, so everything that happens here affects us,� he said.

Piengkham has been in North Dakota several times representing

his tribe and other tribes during the protests. He said he feels like he has a responsibility to his commuQLW\ WR ÀJKW IRU ZKDW LV WKHLUV $V an associate planner he has worked with the public which has taught him to be a good communicator, which has helped him in Standing Rock.

Piengkham and other members of his tribe are currently dealing with the severe weather conditions in North Dakota. Getting around has become a challenge with the high winds, freezing temperatures and snow.

Most recently, an estimated 2,000 veterans showed up to Standing Rock to show their support.

They have said that they will be QRQ YLROHQW XQOHVV WKHUH LV OLYH ÀUH on them. They intend to shield the protestors at the front lines. Many bought one-way tickets, not knowing the outcome or how long they would be there.

As of now updates are daily on what is going on in Standing Rock and none of the “Water Protectors� have any plans on backing down from their mission to preserve the water on their land.

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The corner gallery presents ‘Weird Science’ exhibit Laura Burton Staff Reporter Upon entering the Corner Gallery, students will step into the brightly lit room where every wall is covered in framed pieces, sculptures are hanging from the ceilings, and creations are set up in the middle of the room on the wood floor. This display is all part of the “Weird Science” collaborated collection created by Justin Gibbens and Renee Adams.

The gallery is complimented by Renee Adams’ touches of flora and fauna inspired artwork that originated from her small town past. All of her sculptures are delicately created with mixed-media and small-scale egg tempera paintings.

Adams is an active contributor to her region’s art world, taking the title of a founding member of PUNCH gallery, an artist-run space dedicated to Seattle artists in the downtown area.

The other artist featured is Justin Gibbens, who credits his inspiration to all the time he spent watching David Attenborough documentaries, taking trips to natural history museums and his serious interest in all things that scamper and poke about in the undergrowth, slither in the thickets, soar through the ether and swim in the infinite abyss of our planet’s aquatic environments.

The gallery will be displayed from Tuesday, Nov. 15 to Friday, Feb. 3 in the Boswell Hall Corner Gallery. The gallery hours are 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Fridays.

Right image: Sculptures“Crowned Polylyp” (right) and “Preen” (left) by Renee Adams. Top image: “Golden Hydra”by Justin Gibbens. Laura Burton/ Sentinel

NIC signers club holds silent spaghetti dinner Rebecca Pratt Staff Reporter North Idaho College Signers Club held a Silent Spaghetti event to raise awareness of deaf culture and as a fundraiser for the club. At the event on Nov. 18, hearing impaired families and club members came together to enjoy the food and to celebrate deaf culture.

“We wanted this to be an opportunity for students who are interested in signing to have an opportunity to experience deaf culture in a controlled environment,” said Jacalyn Marosi, instructor of ASL/ English Interpretation at NIC since 2005.

Marosi said she was a hearing person who learned to sign in college.

The dinner was meant to be both a symbol and physical example of what deaf culture refers to as “Deaf Turf,” which is a place where deaf people are the first priority and the hearing way of life is second.

The club called on deaf citizens around the community to tell stories in sign language during and after the dinner. Story telling is held to the highest regard in deaf culture and was explained by Marosi as the most important form of free expression.

One of the storytellers attending the silent dinner was James Ford.

“We [the deaf community] love signing. We love to show that. We love communicating. We love interacting with one another,” he said about having the opportunity to tell a story in a place dedicated to

appreciating deaf culture.

Ford’s son, Jacob, told a story at the beginning of the dinner as people were sitting and arriving. The people there were using American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate their stories.

“ASL gets right to the point and includes facial expressions. Also we can express how we feel inside for years to come,” said participant Shaun McLaughlin about the language.

McLaughlin hoped the event would help gain deaf culture some respect, saying that deaf individuals still struggle to find employment, have access to communication and access to an ASL ed-

ucation and Ford agreed.

“Having a deaf school would be amazing,” he said.

Jessica Kidwell is the president of the Signing Club at NIC. And her goal is to help people understand and become more aware of the deaf community.

“It’s really important for the hearing community to understand [deaf culture].

It’s not just a sub-culture and people need to understand that.”

NIC Signers Club held the silent spaghetti dinner to benefit those with hearing impairments. The dinner hosted hearing impaired storytellers as well as community members in appreciation of deaf culture. Rebecca Pratt/Sentinel

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Spotlight on winter sports Bridget Gant Staff Reporter

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With winter right around the corner and the promise of snow, the idea of barricading the doors and sitting in front of the fire with a book and cocoa, cocooned in a blanket, sounds really nice. But there are so many outdoor activities that one can do here in North Idaho. Why sit inside when you have an abundant supply of snow? Throw on some warm clothes and get outside.

There are your basic winter sports: skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, sledding and ice skating.

NIC student, Carrol DeMartini can’t wait for the white stuff: she loves to cross-country ski.

“It’s a way to get out and enjoy the outdoors while exercising,” she said.

But here are a couple of activities that you might not have considered: snowshoeing– it’s basically hiking but with a racket-like device attached to the sole of the shoe, and don’t forget about ice fishing too.

Now for a few wacky winter sports which can also be enjoyed in the cold outdoors. How about ice-blocking? Get a block of ice from the grocery store, find the nearest slope, grab the block of ice, sit on it and away you go. If ice-blocking isn’t your cup of cocoa, then get ready for shovel racing. Put on some snow pants for this one, a helmet is advisable too, wax up your snow shovel then find a snowy hill and get ready for the ride of your life.

Riders and adrenaline junkies beware: you may reach speeds up to 60 mph. Want to slow down the pace? Try skijoring. Picture mushing behind a couple of dogs while riding on a pair of skis. For variety, try a horse in place of the dogs. The dogs or the horse are the engine, they pull the skier along.

If the idea of the cold puts you off, no worries you will soon forget about it with these fun activities.

The Molstead Library not only ended off the semester with the yearly Great Gargoyle Giveaway, but also telling the history of those that reside within.

The gargoyles were created over the years by students under the advisement of Michael Horswill with his Master of Fine Arts and guidance. These gargoyles not only are a permanent fixture of these students’ artwork on campus, but have now become a way of learning aisles of the library, each representing different genres of books and other resources. The Gargoyle Giveaway is a great way to better acquaint the students to these overseers and guardians of the books, as well as give a great opportunity to win some things that could be very beneficial to continue and advance their education.

There are many other aspects that the library plans to initiate like this contest to bring in more students and children alike, such as reading books to children on a The Potty Dragon by Michael Horswell student weekly basis.

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so it’s kind of like a game,” said D. A. Check, outdoor pursuits major.

Students are only supposed to ride them on campus but Check said, “Sometimes we will find them in the park over by the water.” Overall though, the program has been successful and no bikes have been stolen.

The mission of this program is to make campus transportation easier, and get people biking. Biking can be a great alternative to parking and walking.

“Hopefully it will translate into more people riding their own bikes,” Check said. “The big goal is to get people to commute on their bicycles.”

The program is still in its trial and error stage, but hopes to be adding more bikes in the spring.

Pepper Root “There was no real plan; no one Staff Writer knew if it would work,” Check said.

The bright orange bicycles you “Right now we realize baskets on the may have spotted around campus are bikes might be bad. Students were part of a bright idea from Outdoor trying to ride in the baskets and that in Pursuits. These bikes are for students turn broke wheels.” to ride across campus at no charge, The most challenging part so far just a great way to get some fresh air. has just been the maintenance-- like flat Outdoor Pursuits Program coordi- tires. nator, Jacob Rothrock came up with “If it gets a flat tire or the chain falls this idea and put it into practice by off, they [students] just ditch it in the the beginning of this semester. The bushes,” Check said. bikes were donated by Bike CDA’s Outdoor Pursuits might set up a director, John Kelly, who wants to work station outside to encourage do the same thing on a much bigger students to fix these problems on scale. There are eight bikes available their own. Students can also stop by right now. Four are brand new and Outdoor Pursuits and learn a few basic four needed a little bit of work. repair skills.

“There is a chance you will come For now, though, the bikes have outside and someone will be walking been stowed away for the winter. away with your bike,

Holiday Calendar of Local Events Thursday, Dec. 8 Monday Dec. 5

Tuesday, Dec. 6

10 Minute PlayFest 7:30 p.m., The Forge, Journey to the North Pole 2016 Coeur d’Alene Resort

Annual Christmas Bazaar 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Garden Plaza Author Polly Buckingham Noon-1 p.m., North Idaho College, Writing Center,

Wednesday, Dec. 7

Friday, Dec. 9 Holiday Homicide Comedy Mystery Show 5:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Cellars Author Jack Castle 6 p.m., Well-Read Moose Bookstore “Traditions of Christmas” 7 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center The Led Zeppelin Experience 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater

“Real & Implied: Elevenplay” Prichard Gallery, University of Idaho Dickens Carolers Coeur d’Alene Resort

Saturday, Dec. 10 Sounds of Christmas North Idaho College, Schuler Performing Arts Center, Boswell Hall The Gourmet Way Cooking Classes Noon-1 p.m., Gourmet Way “Great Bear Rainforest” 7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library

DID YOU KNOW? Lemons contain more sugar than strawberries

18th Annual Small Artworks Invitational Art Spirit Gallery “The Christmas Show” Coeur d’Alene Resort, “Twas the Night Before Christmas” The Modern Theater Coeur d’Alene, “The Crucible” 7 p.m., Cda Charter

Sunday, Dec. 11 Krampus Takeover Unit 55 (Scary Version) 5:30 p.m., 225 N Ella Rd. Spokane, WA. You and eight of your friends must locate the hidden passage and enter into the dark underworld and rescue Santa in time to save Christmas.

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A message from the editor Taking on the position of managing editor has been the biggest challenge I have taken on in my life. And it is one that has pushed me to my limits. The newspaper industry is not what it used to be, and the lack of student support of it at North Idaho College is following the same pattern.

The Sentinel is not what is once was. The survey on the front page is an example of what we have come to. The Sentinel seems to be a tradition that the school is hanging on to.

As the managing editor, I can testify that we are not in our prime, and I am trying everything I can to keep the paper at the level of quality it once was, but it takes more than a few members of dedicated staff to keep this paper going. And all we currently have is a few members of dedicated staff.

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Please take our survey either from the paper or online. But bear in mind, continuing our print edition of the Sentinel is a heavy burden for a small team, even when it only comes out once every three weeks.

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The Sentinel is a wonderful hands on tool to use in journalism experience, but it takes a lot of teamwork and dedication-- two things that seem to be considerably lacking.

Is it time we move on to an online platform only? Do we keep both? Cut back on our print medium? We already have cut back to 8 pages from 12, if you hadn’t already noticed. It is simply because too few people were left with too many pages with not nearly enough content.

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What is your favorite holiday tradition and what are you most excited for over winter break?

Emma Parten, 19, Phycology, Olympia Washington “I think my favorite holiday tradition is just like on Christmas morning like someone gets to wear the Santa hat and pass out the presents to everyone…and I’m just excited to see my brother, I haven’t seen him in a while.”

Emioy Estelle, 19, Communications, Calville Washington “Probably just Christmas in general, I have a really big family so we all just get together and have like dinner and stuff like that, like my moms traditional thing is to have a giant lasagna for Christmas dinner. I’m excited to spend time with my mom.”

Isaac Roth, 18, Chemical Engineering Newman Lake, Washington “My Favorite holiday tradition is secret Santa.

I like to go do two or three of them because some of the gifts you get from them are really spectacular and exotic things. Mostly over break I will be snowboarding.”

Letter To The Editor We are writing to address the article “Details emerge about NIC sexual assault” written by Taryn Eastwood and published in the September 2016 edition of the Sentinel.

As educators and Green Dot facilitators, we felt compelled to address the article and issue out of concern for NIC students as a whole.

Our concern isn’t that an article was written about an alleged sexual assault involving North Idaho College students. In fact, we support the National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s philosophy that “as members of the media, journalists play a critical role in illuminating the truth for people. Well-written, fact-based stories that place a particular incident in a broader context can go a long way toward educating the public. A well-informed public can help ensure appropriate responses and services for victims, can provide accountability and treatment for those who abuse others, and can strengthen the prevention strategies of organizations and communities”.

We feel the article and those affiliated with it missed an opportunity and ethical responsibility to use your article to educate our community on the realities of sexual assault on college campuses as well as how and where a victim can find help and support. The purpose of our role and in our action to address the article stems from the need to acknowledge that sexual assault is a reality on our campus and is a national issue, have education around the issue, and do our part to create a community that does not tolerate power based personal violence.

The results of a 2015 survey conducted by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center found

that one in five women and one in sixteen men will be sexually assaulted while in college. Worse yet, the study also found that 90% of all sexual assaults go unreported. Clearly this is an issue that necessitates that we all become educated on prevention, intervention, and victim resources.

Broadening your article minimally to respect the victim as well as other survivors you could have provided a trigger warning to prevent re-traumatizing victims. Information could have been included for anyone who has been sexually assaulted to let them know how to access help. For example: How to contact the college’s Title IX Coordinator; Title IX is a federal policy prohibiting any form of sexual harassment including assault. Alex Harris is the college’s Title IX Officer and can be contacted in person in suite 200 on the 2nd floor of the SUB, by phone at 208-769-5970 or via email at Alex.Harris@ nic.edu.

How to report a sexual assault; Detective Wessel is with the Coeur d Alene Police Department and is NIC’s Student Resource Officer. He can be contacted in person in suite 200 on the 2nd floor of the SUB, by phone at 208-7693310 or via email at Gus. Wessel@nic.edu. NIC Campus Security officers are on campus 24 hours per day 7 days per week. They are at located at 703 Military Drive and can be reached by phone at 208-769-3310.

Where to find support for a victim of sexual assault; NIC offers free counselling services for students.

The Counseling Services Office is located in Seiter Hall, Room 100 or can be contacted at (208) 665-4520 or (208) 769-3362.

Another resource for

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students and the community is Safe Passage an organization that can help with 24/7 advocacy, support through medical exams, accompaniment during law enforcement interviews and through the legal process, coordination with law enforcement, prosecutor’s office, and necessary referrals to community resources, 24/7 hour hospital advocacy to survivors of sexual assault/abuse, free counseling with a licensed counselor and emergency shelter. Safe Passage can be reached at their 24/7 hotline at (208) 664-9303.

Where to find additional resources and support; RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline 800.656.

HOPE and at rainn.org.

In addition to providing resources for victims, information on how the college is working to build a culture of accountability for keeping each other safe could have been included in the article. For example North Idaho College is among 300 colleges, universities and organizations across the nation utilizing the Green Dot Bystander Intervention strategy to empower our students, faculty and staff with skills they can use to intervene when they see someone in harm’s way. If you are interested to attending a Green Dot training contact Lynn Babich Covey in suite 200 on the 2nd floor of the SUB, by phone at 208-7697863 or via email at Lynn.

Covey@nic.edu.

Finally in considering our response we looked to one of the tenants of the journalism Code of Ethics from the Society of Professional Journalists “Minimize Harm” that states “Ethical journalism treats sources, subjects, colleagues and

members of the public as human beings deserving of respect” (www.spj.org/ ethicscode.asp). It also specifically asks that journalists “Consider the implications of identifying criminal suspects before they face legal charges.” Identifying suspects before they have been charged without an overriding, compelling reason (such as immediate safety) damages the bond of trust between journalists and the public. We are concerned that haphazardly naming suspects, who might never be charged with a crime, casts suspicion over the entire process, which can discourage future victims of sexual assault from reporting in the future.

We appreciate that you are student journalists and are learning and practicing your craft. We know that you have a powerful voice to lend with your words.

With those things being said, we are looking forward to seeing Sentinel articles in the future that move crucial conversations like this one forward in a factual, compassionate, educational and inspirational manner.

Sincerely, Your NIC Green Dot Team!

Lynn Babich Covey, Executive Assistant to the VP for Student Services Molly Kreyssler, Director of Academic Advising and Student Success Audry Bourne, Communications Faculty and Assistant Division Chair Paula Czirr, Residence Hall Manager Evan Moore, Advanced Opportunities Program Coordinator Jeff Davis, Student Success Advisor Alex Harris, Title IX Officer and Director of Student Development Detective Gus Wessel, Coeur d’Alene Police Department and NIC Student Resource Officer

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Men’s Basketball looks to rebound after spring playoff loss

Cardinal women win at home Gabriel Theander Sports Editor

NIC Sophmore point guard Sam Dowd dribbles around Patrick Deubel of Everett Community College. Katie Hartwig/Sentinel

Gabriel Theander Sports Editor With the basketball preseason in full swing, NIC head coach Corey Symons is liking what he is seeing from this year’s mens basketball team. Now sitting at 3-1, the team which was nearly perfect last year is turning out to be quite the machine, despite its young blood.

On the 17th and 18th, NIC won their first game at Portland state University, and then another after that at Snow College, which is a rival of NIC. The Cardinals’s first home game, however, didn’t go quite as expected.

On Friday night, NIC hosted Pierce College as part of the Bigfoot –Cardinal Classic, an annual tournament hosted by NIC

they walked away with not and Spokane Community only a 99-90 win and a perCollege. Pierce came out fect season, but something strong and led the whole even more valuable. game, with the Cardinals With Saturleaving for half day’s loss, Pierce time with a twelve College put an point deficit trailend to the Caring 46-34. In the dinal’s dominant second half the 32-game regular Cardinals pushed season winning as hard as they streak, which could but could started last seanot find a weak son. point in either Despite the Pierce’s offence loss on Friday, or defense.

NIC bounced At one point back on Saturday near the end, NIC and dished out a came within eight COREY SYMONS beating to Everpoints of victory, head coach ett College. The but that was only first half ended after catching up with the Cardifrom a second nals up 51-34, and thanks to deep deficit, this one being the players’ great defensive 18 points. efforts, they held the lead By the time the buzzer and stole the match with a went off, Pierce was the final score of 98-83. Guard winner of the match, and

“We’re still young and we’re just going one step at a time.”

Niko Bevens lead NIC with 23 points.

“I gave them Thanksgiving break off, so we had about a week and a half off....and then we came back last night a little stagnant and got beat here at home,” said Symons. “But we re-grouped and battled back tonight and beat a good team in Everett.”

North Idaho College now sits at a comfortable 3-1, and Symons said that the team is definitely off to a good start. “We’re still young and we’re just going one step at a time,” said Symons, whose team this year is comprised of 10 freshman and only two returners. The Cardinal men’s next stop will be the San Jose City College Tournament in San Jose, California on Dec. 8th10th, and their next home game on the 28th.

The lady Cards have had a busy season so far, and it is only getting started. After earning NJCAA Academic All-American Team Honors last summer for exemplary academic performances, the women’s basketball team under coaches Chris and Carey Carlson have been practicing hard for the 2016-2017 season. Their first test of the preseason came on the road against an NJCAA Division 1 team, Cochise College, in balmy Mesa, Arizona. In arguably one of the toughest games they will play all season, the lady Cardinals got pummeled in a 89-47 loss on Nov. 18th.

Despite the hard loss, NIC did manage to hold Cochise to their lowest scoring output so far this year. Leading scorers for NIC were freshman Cierra Dvorak and Gia Sorn with 11 points each. “Overall, this was a great learning experience for us,” said Chris Carlson.

After losing to Mesa Community College 72-43, NIC rounded up their Arizona road trip with a victory over Chandler-Gilbert Community College, winning, 61-46. From the very start of the game, NIC had Chandler under their finger, outscoring, outrebounding, and forcing 26 turnovers in the blow out win. Leading the score board were NIC sophomore Shayna Allert and freshman Shanna Floerchinger, with 11 points each.

The lady cards then traveled back to warm up the welcome mat for the first home game of the season. On Nov. 26th, NIC defeated the North Idaho All-Stars 73-67 in an exciting, energized match. Dvorak led the charge with 23 points and 8 rebounds.

On Friday, NIC played in the first round of the Bellevue Bulldog Classic, and beat Everett Community in an insanely tight win, ending 66-65, with Dvorak again leading with 14 points. On Saturday, they once again brought the heat, but failed to fully capitalize on the semi-finals opportunity. They lost to Umpqua Community College 75-52, bringing their season to 3-3.

The lady cardinals next game will be at home against the North Idaho All-Stars on Dec. 10th.

Tim Gant Staff Writer 3rd 1950 - Tom Fears (Los Angeles Rams) caught an NFL record 18 passes against the Green Bay Packers. Terrell Owens (San Francisco 49ers) broke the record against the Chicago Bears on December 17, 2000.

3rd 1950 - Tom Fears (Los Angeles Rams) caught an NFL record 18 passes against the Green Bay Packers. Terrell Owens (San Francisco 49ers) broke the record against the Chicago Bears on December 17, 2000.

19th 1917 - The first games of the new NHL were played. Five teams made up the league: Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Bulldogs, the Montreal Canadiens and the Montreal Wanderers.

19th 1917 - The first games of the new NHL were played. Five teams made up the league: Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Bulldogs, the Montreal Canadiens and the Montreal Wanderers.

25th 1914 - During World War I, British and German troops observed an unofficial truce and played soccer together on the Western Front.

NIC sophmore Jordan Henderson makes a play just outside of the key against Everett Saturday night. Katie Hartwig/Sentinel

DID YOU KNOW? A flock of crows is called a murder.

30th 1978 - Ohio State University fired Woody Hayes as its football coach, one day after Hayes punched Clemson University player Charlie Bauman during the Gator Bowl. Bauman had intercepted an Ohio pass.

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1. November 16, 2016 - Malicious Mischief, 16-075 10:00, 11/14/16 - 11/15/16, East Hedlund Parking Lot Report

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2. November 21, 2016 - Altercation 16-076 & RH Report - 14:28 Residence Hall Disciplinary Referral

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3. November 22, 2016 - Medical Call, 16-077, 16:22, Student Union Report

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REDHEAD EXPRESS

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The family-based band plays and sings together in their performance at Shuler Auditorium on Nov. 18. Mackenzie Connor/Sentinel

Redhead Express makes stop at NIC The band recently moved to the area:“This is part of us saying hello and getting to know our community.”

Mackenzie Connor Staff Writer The band played an eclectic mix of original country numbers and covers of high profile pop songs that had the audience on their feet. After the show, audience members crowded around the band with what appeared to be a long overdue family reunion. Hugs and conversation were exchanged on a first-name basis, and warmth emanated throughout the building.

NIC’s relatively new LDSSA (Latter Day Saint Student Association) Club hosted a benefit concert featuring Redhead Express on Nov. 18. The con-

cert was held in Boswell Hall’s Schuler Auditorium, and the price of admission was a canned item for the NIC Food Pantry.

The LDSSA club hosted the event not only to make their presence known on campus, but also to help students stay focused on their studies.

“We’re excited for it [canned goods] to go to the NIC Food Pantry and for students to focus on their studies and not worry about the next meal and where that’s coming from,” LDSSA vice president Marisa Steinberg said.

Redhead Express maintains close ties to the NIC, the Mormon community and their smaller fan bases as they travel around the country to larger

venues. The sisters have opened for the likes of Parmalee, Chris Young, Jerrod Niemann, and Trace Adkins, and they are starting a two-month long tour beginning this December.

The band was in the Coeur d’Alene to celebrate the holidays early because of their tour when the LDSSA Club reached out to them.

“This is our community,” band member and cellist Meghan Walker said of NIC. “We love it and want to serve our community and give back because they have given to us.”

The four sisters of Redhead Express, their three brothers and parents all recently moved the area in the last year. They were motivated to perform

at NIC in an attempt to reach out to their new community.

“This is part of us saying hello and getting to know our community. But it’s also a food drive, and we started out doing a lot of benefit concerts and nursing homes, so that’s also important to remember -- to not forget who we are and where we came from,” band member and banjo player LaRae Walker said.

NIC’s LDSSA club is hoping to host more events to integrate into the community, as well as continue their relationship with Redhead Express.

The donations for admittance are made available through the NIC Food Pantry to students in need.

The band played an eclectic mix of original country numbers and covers of high profile pop songs that had the audience on their feet. Mackenzie Connor/Sentinel