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NIC President waves so long, farewell said he and his administrative team have worked hard to maintain and further NIC's excellence.

"We've assembled the best administrative team I have ever worked with," Dunlap said. "They're fabulous individuals."

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After working at NIC for four years, North Idaho Colleg;e President Joe Dunlap decided to retire at the age of 66 effective June 30, 2016.

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Student Union Building gets a makeover phones and computers in more than just the Caffeinated Cardinal. Two of the computers in the main hall were moved down to the rec room, where more power outlets and charging stations are being added. The remaining two were left in the main hall but the desk they sit on were greatly expanded for work space.

"It's not a remodel, it's a refresh." ASNIC Vice President Sean Collins, 25, History major, said.

Collins said a remodel usually implies some kind of construction component and this was just an update on carpet, paint and light fixtures .

Student input was crucial to the decision making process. The Student Union Advisory Board (SUAB) reviewed the SUB refresh for the past four months.

Collins said that the SUB hasn't been refreshed since 2003, so it was decided that the student hub needed a new look, especially since carpet and paint should be updated every five years.

NIC students have differing opinions on the issue . "l think it looks a lot different," Hannah Davis, 21, Elementary Education, said. "I think it's nicer.

They really enhanced the appearance of the school."

Architecture and Interior Design student Sam Berry, disagreed. "I understand they wanted to go earthy, but that doesn't fit the Cardinals. They got rid of all the red furniture. It just affects how we present ourselves for visitors.The SUB is the main building of the campus, and it's not appropriate for visitors now."

Berry said that it would be more appropriate to use natural colors that match everything, and green doesn't match Cardinal Red. The Student Union Operation• Coordinator, the rT department and NIC maintenance remodel the SUB during the "It's just ugly now," Berry said. winter break. Nathaniel Anderson/ Sentinel There are other factors students took into consideration. costing over $400,000.

"If it's raising the cost of tuition, I wouldn't think Rachel Sierdzki and Timothy Gant The most notable changes came to the SUB dining of it as a necessity." Davis said. "But I don't think it Staff Writers room and Lake Coeur d' Alene room. would degrade the school in any sense."

The resulting renovations are what Student Union Collins said the SUAB set the original cost at Winter break, a time for relaxing, holidays and Operations Coordinator, Dodi Rode would have liked $500,000, about $400,000 of which has already been leaving school behind you. But that wasn't true for to sec as a student of NIC in the late 90s. spent. The rest is being kept in reserve for the new Dodi Rode, the Student Union Operations Coordinator 1be SUB is the heart of NJC, a place where you Rec Center. or the Information Technology deparbnent or the NIC can come to relax, meet friends and gather with the Future renovations are planned to include resurfacrest of the students." maintenance faciliti es. ing the aggregate floor in the main hall and the addi· From Dec. 18 to Jan. 10 the Student Union BuildAs it is place to relax there are also a few more tion of some landscaping outside the SUB including a ing (SUB) underwent a 60,000 square foot renovation things to do. There are now charging outlets for few more benches.

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Dunlap plans to continue many of his community efforts in and around North Idaho, while also devoting time to his growing family.

"It's pretty interesting that he 's retiring and it makes me want to know the guy before he leaves," student Shannon Holt, 18 General studies, said . "I feel a little unaware of the history of the school."

Another student commented on Dunlap's retirement.

"I didn't know he was retiring, but good for him," Miguel Perez, 18, said. "Thanks for the time you've put into NIC and enjoy the time with your family."

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struction Lita Burns said Dunlap is an outstanding leader and that he has worked hard to promote and support the education· al needs of the students, the professional develop· ment opportunities of staff and faculty, and the workforce development needs of the community.

"He is humble, sincere and values the talent of his team .'' Burns said. "I admire his decision to put his family first at this stage of his life and enjoy time with his wife, chil· dren and grandchildren. It has been an honor to work for Joe and I wish him the best."

What happens next?

Across the nation ap· plicants will be reviewed by a screening commit· tee made up of 10 members from the community,

along with 10 members from NIC, staff and students alike. Finalists will then be invited to the campus before the Board of Trustees makes the final decision.

NIC's Board of Trustees officially started the process for the presidential search and has selected the Association of Community College Trustees to assist with the search.

The Association also acknowledges that some of the following leadership qualities in a community college president will include experience in aca· demic and career technical education, experience and enthusiasm for community engagement and experience in fundraising, planning, and managing a budget that reflects the needs of the college and the community, among

many other qualities.

"Although change is constant in our lives it always causes anxiety and a feeling of unrest," Burns said. As a campus community I hope that we are able to embrace this change as an opportunity to grow, achieve the goals that have been established and work towards setting a new course for NIC's fu· ture."

All students and staff are welcome to participate in one of three public forums hosted

by North Idaho College Monday, Feb. 1, to collect and provide input that will be used in the search for a new president at the college.

The public forums are scheduled for 8:30 a .m., 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. in the Edminster Student Union Building Lake Coeur d'Alene Room.

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DID YOU KNOW? U.S. rollege textbook pric.es have risen over 1,000 percent sinre 1977. That's fuster than ruition and health-care costs.

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t hat the average college student wlll spend $655 on textbooks each year. (www.nacs.o rg) Lizeth Meinguer News Editor

Another semester has begun and now students have to think not only about how to cover the expenses of tuition but also the large cost of textbooks.

Lowering the price of textbooks has been something legislators have seen as a way to help students to graduate from college. On Oct 8, 2015 Sens. Dick Durbin (D-ffl.) and Al Franken (D-Minn.) proposed the bill "Affordable College Textbook Ad' which seeks to reduce the cost of textbooks at U.S. colleges and universities by expanding the use of open textbooks.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the cost of new printed textbooks continue to rise, up more than seven percent last year, and 82 percent between 2002 and 2014, as calculated by the GovemmeutAccountability Office.

ASNIC Senator Jeremiah Brands said that NIC and ASNIC decided to create a committee with the J)W1)0Se to determine and discuss ideas on how the prices can be lowered by looking at what some other colleges have or are implementing and figuring out if there are options that can be adopted on campus, whether that be more used book exchanges, open source materiaJ or eBooks.

The idea of creating a committee was thought up by Rachel Hines, a student Senator from the 2015 fall semester. After she resigned this spring, Brands picked up the project where she left ofi "She knew college is expensive and a decent portion of student's expenses are due to high book costs, so she took it on as her project towards the end of last fall semester to help get the discussion going on making a change here," Brands said.

College bookstores add to the price and if we take into consideration that some students who receive financial aid don't have the money to purchase it outside of campus, they end up paying more than they should.

"I think most students can attest to high book costs," Brands said. "It's a current issue that even college professors are frustrated for the students about, and that's why this will be a great committee to be starting with several of NICs faculty because they can have a large impact where students don't have voice."

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EDITORIAL

MONIAY, FEB. 1.2016 Celeste Kwnp

AFarewell lo tlC For many of us, this semester at the snow-blanketed community college will be our last. Whether you continue on to a university or enter the workforce, never stop ]earning just because you're out of school.

Taking a break from learning sounds like a tropical oasis after years of required reading and writing lengthy papers, but in order to make it in the world you must always be able to adapt and learn new things.

We all may want to grab our diplomas and run, but you can never truly run away from new learning opportunities. Most everyone has a lesson to teach and sometimes the best lessons aren't always taught in the classroom.

The first steps after leaving college are always the scariest-for example, getting a new apartment or investing in a big purchase. However, know that your learning and growing doesn't stop at graduation. There will always be people around you to mentor you and share advice about life's big steps; whether you find these people at the bank, at your job or even amongst your family and friends.

Just because you're out of school doesn't mean you have to cut your ties with the people you met there. College, whether you're enrolled in it currently or recently graduated, houses great opportunity to get help and advice about living and working in the real world.

Staying in touch with your college friends and professors can be extremely useful as an informational tool for making big choices in your life.

Professors can offer tips of success and even refer you to people who may be able to provide you with anything from financial advice to a new job.

The professor who thought of you as "teacher's pet" would love to give you advice and see you succeed. Heck, even the professor whose classes you slept through would still want to make sure you got somewhere in life. (Unless you talked in your sleep and interrupted their fancy PowerPoint lectures.

Then maybe you should avoid that professor.)

Making connections and keeping connections is an important aspect to finding success in the modern working wor]d-and college is a great place to discover and harvest those connections.

Learning is a life process that doesn't always occur inside classroom walls or on school campus.

There will always be learning opportunities out there in the world, as long as you are open to them.

It's what you do with those opportunities that guides your success-in and out of college.

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In the same spirit. Michele De Montaigne wrote, "let this variety

Have you ever been in a class where you felt as though you weren't getting the whole picture?

Does it ever seem as though you are being Iaught what Io think, rather than how - one opinion instead of the dynamic of contrasting ones?

This is something relative]y new to the institlltion of American learning (IDSOfar as we continue to attribute such a title to it).

As recently as the 60s, instructors who taught in the above manner were termed "radicals" and were re-

moved from academia I am not endorsing any one doctrine, but a well-rounded and balanced syllabus. Here I seek to reflect on the nature of the academic climate, and how best to navigate it as any true scholar would.

Socrates believed that education didn'tcoosistm "givmg" anythmgto students, but drawmg something out of them, that is, an ability for inquiry; the skills for free thought; in a word, wisdom. "Education is the kindling of a :flame, not the filling of a vessel" In this view, education is exploration, not memori74tion; conversational. not orated.

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home phone number in order to verify authenticity. Some letters may not be printed because of space limitations, or because they: 1)aresimilar to a number ofletters already

received on the same subject; 2) are possibly libelous; or 3) are illegible. The Sentinel reserves the right to edit letters. Letters may be mailed to the paper, e-mailed, faxed or brought to Room 203 of the Siebert Building. The Sentinel's address is 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d'.Alene, ID,83814.

lem is surprisingly simple, be a stll· dent A student is a person who talces an interest in a subject or is studying to enter a particular profession. Any· one who is truly interested or wants to enter a profession shouldn't stop applying effort simply because it is no Io...,. required of them.

Be the person aspired to become, not by society but by one's self.

This can be as simple as reading notes talcen during previous classes for five minutes while eating breakfast each day or crealing small personal projects relaled to what has been learned throughout a school career.

Fifty-five percent of American who begin college will graduate and it.is within each and every student's ability to make it happen.

Slothfulness is an invisi'ble mo& ster that envelops its victim unbeknownst to them until the time for proper action has expired.

indoubL"' "Only the fools are certain and assured. ForifheembracesXener phon's and Plato's opinions by his own reasoning, they will no longer be theirs, they will be his. He who follows another follows nothing. He finds nothing; indeed he seeks no~ ing. We are not under a king; let each one claim his own freedom [Seneca). Let him know that he knows. at least" So in other words. within the

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Anew semester has begun at North Idaho College and stlldents all

Those who submit letters must limit them to 300 words, sign

their courses in the first week due to the mass volume of students still waitlisted, transferring to different time frames or withdrawing from courses.

First week of clas.s is usually reserved for introductions and the ana)y7jng of the syllabus for a stronger understanding between student and teacher. The second week is your average week of lectures and homework assignments.

Most students will not see an exam until their third week of classes.

This means that the majority of stlldents have not studied for a test wi~ in 39 days. Three weeks of vacation between semesters and two weeks of lecture.

Minimum time taken for a habit to take fonn is on)y 18 days. That means from day one of school we are already at risk of habitually not wanting to studyorprocrastinatingittothefinal moment The best way to avoid this prob-

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classical parailigm whlclt western academia has hitherto subscnoed, students are being deprived of an education when devoid of acquaintance with the diversity of thought and critique which potently SWTOUDds the opinions glorified by the syllabi which are cunningly force-fed to the students on)y to be passively and unknowingly received as fact To such a student I ask - If you believed something without having ever entertained, or been introduced to, the arguments against it, of what real strength was your belief?

Further, even if you ended up being righ, did you ever have real knowledge?

It is quite difficuh to conceive of a true believer in something who at the same time as professing to know it would refuse to entertain

opposition. What other than fear would thus compel them?

When choosing a physician to tend to the body, itis not uncommon to see people proceeding carefully and diligently with the utmost regard to their health. But what of students seeking an education; do they put forth as much effort and caution in prescnoing themselves with a mentor who will tend to their mind, which is something of superior importance?

Should the student enter blind]y into such an ordeal with the intent to passively intake information so as to best yield a grade, they will have, in so doing, failed themselves even if they should pass.

How are we to proceed in academia with the interest of gaining a true education in the face of what may often be a rigidly stacked syllabus? What are we left with?

Perhaps nothing can be more important in serving to a mind's cultivation than an independent will to attain truth (Satyagraha). This is, as it has been sketched, a balancing act of ideas; a dialectic, a conversation, an exploration.

In the face of such classroom dynamics as was mentioned at the beginning, it is indeed the student's duty, inasmuch as they are a stlldent, to balance the currirulum for themselves.

Rebut the teacher. Know that you know, as Montaigne suggests. A scholar does not fear knowledge!

of ideas be set before him; he will

across campus are enjoying a fruit· ful semester pW"SUing the variety of degrees offered here. An Unforhlnate fact however is that 45 percent of Americans will start college and

never graduate.

While we could blame a large catalog of reasons, as big as a woman's closet of clothing and shoes, we will be analyzing one in particular.

The simple fact is that the semester starts by requiring students to apply little to no effort in class.

This is usually a byproduct of the school enrollment process and teach· ers not wanting to delve to deep into

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Do you ever follow a TV show from season one to its conclusion?

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Gourd painting: An artistic link to the past Celeste Kump Staff Writer

American Indian design books, paints and a multitude of gourds covered the lower level of the Edminster Student Union Building. The ob· jective: to continue the long tradition of turning dry gourds into pieces of art.

Historically, gourds have been used by Na· tive Americans to hold food and water, as well as make rattles, ornaments, jewelry, small drums, lamps and rain sticks.

The class is held by the American Indian Stu· dent Alliance (AISA) and run by Sarai Mays, a multi-media artist who has been working with gourds for the past 20 years. Her passion for teaching this class comes from the ability to give students a new experience.

"A lot of the community hasn't seen liourd art] before, or only m art gal-

leries, but now they can do it," Mays said.

Students were welcomed into the class, which was small, usually between 5-15 participants, and shown examples of gourds that Mays and Evanlene Melting Tallow, the American Indian and Internatio nal Student Ad· viser, had been working

on.

Tallow admitted that she was doubtful that she could create something at first, but at the end of the class found it gratifying.

"It was very remake someth~~~~nf ~~ve someone look at you like, 'yo u couldn't have done that. '" Participants were shown the many mediums available for decoration: dyes, acrylics, watercolors, beads and wood burning techniques.

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Tallow hoped that AISA events, such as this, will help to build an engaged and diverse community for her advisees to participate in.

"I believe this is important because statistically students who are engaged in their

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successful in their academics and graduation rates," TalEvanlene Melting Tallow di1playa her fini1hed gourd artwork at the low said. workshop January 23 at the SUB. Celeste Kum~entinel Past events held

by AISA scholarship available to a level of the Edminster have included American first or second generation Student Union Building Indian Heritage week, native descendent. from 10-4 on Feb. 6, Mar. Yap-keehn-um Beach Mays is adding more 5, Apr. 2, and May 7.

Clean-up and the Che'nshArt of Gourd classes in Cost is $40, students ish Golf Scramble. Many the hopes of attracting $20. No experience is tliveect:e,ish~ necessary, and everyone more students. Classes ish Scholarship, an NIC is welcome. will be held on the lower

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Donation boxes for the transgender clothing drive can be found at the locations on campus Indicated by the red arrows. Photo Counesy GSA

Transgender clothing drive held across campus Jack Harris Staff Writer

A clothing drive at NIC is being h eld for a special cause: to break barriers and relieve stigmas.

A clothing drive held by the Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) provides clothes to transgender thrift stores. The donations allow transgender people to buy clothing and other items without the prejudice they have come to expect at normal thrift stores.

"The clothes are going to a clothes swap that is sponsored by PFLAG, then they will be shipped off to a center in Seattle," Michael Gray, the NIC GSA pres· ident.

PFLAG is an organization that supports the Parents and Friends of Lesbians And Gays. It

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with the clothing drive. " [Transgende r people] are human just like anyone else, and they deserve just as many rights as anyone else," said Tatianna Grigg, a pre-nursing major.

"I think the majority doesn't understand.

There's probably a lot of confusion."

Despite the reasonable cause, event organizers have to deal with people tearing down signs above multiple donation boxes across campus.

"Tearing down our flyers or [vandalizing] our boxes is considered damaging and defacing property," Gray said, "And if you're caught, you can have campus security ca1led on you."

He also reminded everyone that the drive is ongoing, adding one word, "Donate."

The transgender clothing drive donation boxes can be found all around campus.

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A Haven for religion, an outlet for the gods Gabe Theander

is all inclusive. Wiccans gen- into the open. erally believe in one god and "lbe 'most common misone goddess from 811)' culconception about Wicca A haven from reluon: ture, such~ Norse, c;reek is that we worship Samo," that's how NIC stuaent Mon- or even anctent Ei?vPtian.

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Sophomore Kyle Guice (F) fights fof' poueukm with a USU-Eastern playef'. In a true battle until the buzzef', the Cardianls were able to pull ahead of Utah In the second half to grab the win. Katie Hartwig/Sentirlfll

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game, arusing the Cardinals to adjust

Fotlowinganuncharacteristi first half performance, the c.rdinals ,;eked up the pare and ano<her,icto. ryathome recmtlY, beatingoot Utah Slate University-Easte 7%8.

A first half riddled with missed rebounds, poor shot accuracy and fouls ledlheCardinalstoenterhalftime down nine points on lJSU.Eastern.

"We'vebemfortunateinthefirst IDeomethings games to kind ofbe on thetopooeofthingsoomehalftime," coach Corey Symons said. "So this was a big test for us to see how we oouldreactafterhalflime."

IT things couldnl ha,e gotten worse fur the team early on, one of the Carclinal's leading scorers. 8rayon (1\1) Blake recei>ed a technkaJ foul

lheirplay.

"Wdhl\Tinfoultroubleearlyon. lha1 hwis us." coach Symons sax!.

"But it was really good for us because we haven't fuced a whole lot of adversity and that was the most adversity we've had an year, so it was good to see oor guys respond to it...

Blake still managed toput21 points on lhe board by the end of lhe game as well as three steals and four asssls to put hinlselfjust behind Braian Ango)a.Rhodas' leading 31 points for the team. lJes)xlelheteam's shakyperlormance in the first.half. the team ma& aged to come out strong in the second hal(U1ll>"'ingvasllyonlheirperlormance in the first 20 minutes.

"They doubled our rebounds in

the first half so lha1 was somelhing lhatwereallyhad toworl<on." sophomore K,Je Guice (F) said

Afterahal:ftimelhatgavetheguys time to think about their strategy and -NIC's serondhalfperlormancewasagame changer.

"We came out more rotSed,

more energy; oor energy was kind of down."freshman Trey Burch-Manning (G) said "Wekindofletcertain calls affect us and we just screwed oor heads back on and reali2.ed we wanted to win more than we wanted tocomp)ain."

To the onlooker, the arduous game fur the Cardinals may have come as a surprise with USlJ.F.astem ha,ing few p)ayera to sub in, but the Cardinals were prepared fur a battle earlyon.

"We knew they were a dangerous

team coming in," Guice said "We just had to come ootand play."

The wma1ural dose call fur the Cardinak was one that coach Corey

feels was a good reminderofhowlhe tides ofa team can change.

"We were really fortuna1e to oome outwith a win tonight." coach Symons srud 'They (USU-Eastern) were winning all the rebotmding battles, they .... wmningaJJ the50/50balls, they were just a step ahead of us. It was good for us tocomeoutandgrind and get that one out and we've got to wa1m the fihn and learn from ;r_"

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Ladycards dominate at home Riley Hadeen Sports Editor Rolling on a lead established early on for the team, the Ladycards were able to put the game away for a 83-44 win against the Utah State University¡ Easternathome.

Sophomore StomlCe Van Belle put up 15 points, nine rebounds and a steal for the team, with fellow soph<r

more Shelby Cloninger following suit managing to put up 13 points, :five rebounds and two steals.

Everyplayerwasableto put in time on the court and just about every player on the team racked some points for the board as well "lt'sa total team effort all the time; coach Chris Carlson said.

"That'stheonlythmgthat'sreally goingtogetusanywhere."

Both the offensive and defensive play were on point for the team as they led by Z7 points by halftime, and finished - almost double USUEastern's score of 44 by the end of the game.

'1 thought our defensive effort was outstanding," coach Carlson said.

'1 thought we did a lot ofgood things mixing it up. our ball J)l'{$UI'C was good, we rotated well. we'rejustrocksolid on defense.WJbe team's 48 total rebounds are a testament to the kind of defensive pressure that they were able to execute upon.

"We are really big on defense and reboWlds," freshman Alyssa Case (F) said "At the beginning of the season. we were a good rebounding team, but I feel like we're making progress to become a great rebounding team."

The ladies had one quarter throughout lhe game where they failed to put up more than 20 points while USU-Eastern was only able to grab17pointsinthefirsthalf.

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Sopholl'IOl'9 Shelby Cloninger CF) puts up a shot for the Cardinals. Cloninger scored 13 points for the Cardinal ladies In the home game against Utah State University-Eastern. Katie Hartwig/Sentinel

"We're really focusing right

now on running through all our plays and making a Jot of transition plays," freshman Sidney Davis (F) said. "Instead of just trying to get the one open shot right away, we're trying to get the smart shot" Though the team was able to grab the early lead in the first half, the Cardinals were intent on keeping the steady lead throughout the game.

"We've been working on coming out better," coach Carlson said. "We've had to learn a couple of tough lessons in the past We've had a few games where we had a let down after halftime so we've been very intentional on how we come out"

USU-Eastern began to improve their statisticaJ blunder throughout the second, but NIC was able to maintain their intensity as well to ultimately give them the win.

"We really wanted to focus on coming out as strong as we could because we knew they were going to come out strong also," Davis said.

Over the weekend, the women's team spent a brief stint in Utah where they suffered an 81-60 loss against Salt Lake Community College and a 6449 loss to Snow College.

Going into the game against Salt Lake, coach Carlson knew the team was going to have to throw down an impressive per-

formance if they were going to strip the win.

"Sa1t Lake is good," coach Carlson said. "'They've been ranked number one for a long time. We're going to have to play an awfully good game of basket¡ ball. We can't make many mistakes; we can't give up easy baskets. We need to play our best basketball game of the year."

The team will return to the Christianson Gymnasium this Saturday to take on the College of Southern Idaho (CSI). CSI currently holds the second place spot in the conference, so a win against them could potentially help bring NIC to a better spot come the end of the season.

In certain parts of the globe, sports and physical activity in school take a back seat to every1hing else.

There are a number of schools that don't require any type of physicaJ education in school.

Classes,jobs, and social lives tend to be more important in the world we live in now.

Most students have some sort of electronic media and spend a great portion of their days glued to their phones and tablets. The obesity rates continue to increase in schools that don't encourage physical activity in school Besides the obvious physical benefits that being active provides, there are also psych1r logical and social benefits for students, as well as those who attend the games to show their school spirit Physical activity can address such problems as truancy, social isolation. substance abuse, bullying, and youth violence.

I played sports in high school and it gave me a positive outlet to be involved in. I made lifelong friends, learned how to work as a team and learned how to strategize and make decisions.

The time I spent in sports didn't allow me time to get into trouble. It made my fiunily happy to see me engaged in something positive and they worried less about me doing the wrong things or hanging out with the wrong

crowd.

For students, it's important to emphasize developing into a whole student The students currently participating on North Idaho College teams know the importance that extracurricular activities play in their lives.

Sports play an important role in their overall experience in school, leadership developmen~ and becoming productive members of society whether they are transferring to another college or entering the workforce.

North Idaho College has so many different physical activities that one can be involved witlt You don't even have to "make the team". The college offers such activities as recreational sports, outdoor pursuits and even yoga Sports also fuJlilJ social and entertairunent purposes for the students and staff involved as well asthef:ans.

It he]ps students learn how to work with a team and make some great friends. It also helps them in their life's endeavors. Working with a team guides you into becoming a good employee in the workforce.

Friends, fiunily and fans show up and make noise and in tum get a good show. Families love to see good team spirit and to see their child win and learn to accept loss.

Families can be more active in their children's lives through sports. In the end everyone wins.

Katie Hartwig is a writn'for The Smrind Her opinions art her QUln and

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Befure the 20 IO Super Bowl, the finale of MAS.H. was the most watched telecast in U.S. histoty with I06 million viewers.

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The stage for Super Bowl 50 is

set in Santa Clara. The Panthers and the Broncos will face off in a

battle for the Lombardi trophy in a week.

When I saw the score of both

conference championship games, I immediately thought of Super Bowl 48.

For those of you who need a reminder that is when the number one scoring offense of all time of the Denver Broncos faced off against the first ranked defense of the Seattle Seahawks.

The game concluded with a

very lopsided score of 43-8, as some may have not expected the Seahawks winning.

The Broncos won the AFC championship this year in pretty impressive fashion, though their performance may not have been reflected on the scoreboard, as they won 20-18 against the New

England Patriots. like the 2013 Seahawks, the Broncos defense is their life source. Every aspect of that team

feeds off of iL The entire game, the defensive line of the Broncos was not only confusing Tom Brady but they were getting to him.

Tom Brady finished the game throwing 27 completions out of his whopping 56 passes, to go along with his one passing touchdown and his two interceptions, This type of close game can really help a team heading into the Super Bowl.

The Carolina Panthers on the other hand had a different course to go on. They completely dominated the Arizona Cardinals.

They won every phase of the game and, frankly, they made Carson Palmer look like a little Pop Warner player going against NFL players.

They forced him to throw four interceptions while also forcing two fumbles., eventually winning the game 49-15.

This soWlds like the exact same scenario as we saw two years ago; the Seahawks with their great defense winning just barely over the San Francisco 49ers 23-17.

The Denver Broncos, who had arguably the greatest offense ever assembled and ranked first in scoring, won their conference championship by a larger margin with a 26-16 victory that year.

If you recall the Broncos and the Seahawks both had great defenses that year. That goes the same for the game on February 7 because both the Panthers and Broncos have great defenses.

I believe that the Denver Broncos are a mirror image of the 2013 Seahawks. Combine Chris Harris, 1J Ward, Aqib Talib, and Bradly Roby with their extreme depth at the defensive line positions and you might be looking at a similar result to Super Bowl 48 this year.

Obviously Cam is extremely mobile compared to Peyton, however I think Denver's defense is up to the challenge of stopping both Cam's legs and his arm.

Cam Newton behind a good offensive line that has thrown a sub-par 59.8 percent for completions. The year Peyton was torched in the Super Bowl, his completion percentage behind an average offensive line was 68.3 percent If history repeats itself, as it sometimes does, Peyton Manning will be taking the Super Bowl 50 trophy to Denver.

I am going to go with Denver winning this game 27-16, yes it's not a blow out like the comparable match up I made, but Denver will dominate all four quarters.

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Rec. Sports gearing up for spring events Pepper Root Sports Writer

The holiday is over and that accumulated winter weight may need some tending to, or maybe you're just looking for an outlet to meet some new people and have a good time.

Regardless of your situation, NIC's Recreations Sports (Rec. Sports) program is a fun and convenient way to stay active and social through the oftenstressful burdens of college life.

Rec. Sports offers a wide variety of activities for all interest and ability levels.

Events include five-on-five basketball, six-on-six volleyball, ultimate Frisbee,

dodgeball and paintball.

Teams are co-ed and all skill levels are welcome as the focus is on fun rather than competition.

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are free. commibnent to every event or game is not necessary, just a willingness to play.

In addition to the team sports one can sign up for, there are lots of "just show up" options such as the upcoming winter beach volleyball on February 5 right at the NIC beach. The event will have free hot cocoa and treats available as well to combat the chilly weather.

There are also fitness nights beginning February 10 from 6-7 p.m. in the lower level of the Student

Union Building (SUB). A

fitness video will be shown and costumes, odd get ups, and general good spirits are encouraged. Phillips said, "That's why we are here, come have fun when you

can," Phillips said.

To sign up for the team sports students can go to www. imleagues.com or download the REC•IT App, which is an easy way to keep track of your games. The app also provides teams stats, real-time news, scheduling, and has chat and messaging abilities.

Phillips strongly encourages anyone who

ested to get involved.

"Everyone is welcome we don't turn anyone away," Phillips said.

A full comprehensive list of upcoming rec. center sports events can be Jennifer Phillips found in the "NIC (above) Is the NIC Rec. Get Involved " Sports supervisor. pamphlets around Lat fall, Rec. Spom campus or stuoffared such events as paintball and flag foot- dents can also stop by the rec. ball. Counesy photo/NIC Roc. Spons sports supervisor's office in the lower level of the SUB for is intermore info.

Who will take home Super Bowl XLV? The Super &wlgathers record-breaking viewers, rakes in millions of dollars and provides a great reason for families andfoends to gather and cheer for their teams every year. Whether you are a football fan or not, its hard not to enjuy the massive piks ofsnacks that are prepared for the fotivities or the extmvagant halftime shows or simpl:y being aroundpeople you enjuy for a few hours. With the big game on its way next Sunda)< we thought we would ask some studmts which team they think is going to take the Lombardi trophy home this year.

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13. ConversaUon hearts were first made by what company?

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Valeotioes fl!>roscopes Red the Psychic (aka Cclesre Kump. staff writer) is here for your supcrnarural needs. She loves

cucumbers and disco and is closely associated ~ith Archangel Michael Business Conruhing & C.o.

She is also willing to do anything for free food Her final, lasting piece ofadvice advice this month

is lo w.uch 1bc Birds• to kick.of[ your Valentine's Day fun.

Aries (March 21-April 19):You may feel inclined to trust someone this month. Don't February has it out for you.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Someone in your life think.s you're ignor, ing them. It's all good though.just try not to mwnble so much. No one can hear you when you mwnble, and it comes across as sulky. The sky also greatly recommends that you get in touch with your roots. For example, rolling around on the groW1d might bring greater meaning to your life.

Gemini (May 21 -June 20): 1 know going to the bank suck.s, but you're an adult now, you can do it

Cancer Otme 21-Juiy 22): Keep doing what you're doing, because you're doing it right If you think it's spiritually beneficial to cat a quart ofice cream or to perfect your Cupid Shuffle, then that's the right path for you.

Leo Ouiy 23 -August 22): So there are going to be some hardship,; coming up for you, particularly in any long standing, romantic relationships, but it's going to be ok. Trust me, l'ma psychic. Your soul mightjust need some time to evolve, and you '11 get through the whole thing in style. If you feel frustrated,just slick back your hair and put on

your dancing shoes.

Upcoming local events that you'll

(August 23 - September 22): This month you're going to get a big thank you for your generosity and understanding. Keep on the look out for bear hugs.

Virgo

Libra (September 23 - October 22): Hesitate before saying 'yes' to

any business ventures this month. A better option may become available in the not too distant future. If you're unsure Archangel Michael will be available for business consulting.

Scorpio (October 23 · November 21): Trying to escape fate is pretty poindess. 1know you like triumphing over things and stuff, but fate definitely has the upper hand this month.

• Spokane Internarional Ftlm Festiv.tl, Feb. 1 - 6 CDA Arts and Cultural Alliance annual Mardi Gras Celebration, Feb. 6 •

CDA Oiorolate Tasting and Competition, Feb. 12

• Downton CDA Music Walk, Feb. 12 •

Valentine's Day at1beCoeurd'AleneResort, Feb.13-14

• SI'RFKRattheKnittingFactmy, Feb.19 T}l!a at the Knitting Factoiy, Feb. 20 Figure skating at Riverfront Paik Ice Palace through Feb. 28

Sagitlarius (November 22-December 21): Your symbol is the Archer, and consequently arrows are a good sign for you. Pay attention tD cros.m.>alk signs; they are usually a good source of arrows.

Avoid Jaywalking.

Capricorn (December 22 -J-,ary 19): IL was foggy, so we couldn't get a very good view of your sign.

Aquarius Oanuary 20 - Febnwy 18): There's no need to be so stressed out Quit taking on so many responsibilities and don't worry about other peeps. They won't mind if ask for some personal time.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20): You could be psychotic, but you could also be a visionary. 1ry to be optimistic.

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