The North Idaho College Sentinel Vol. 70, No. 9 April 10, 2017

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FEATURES ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ found in Boswell Hall. | Page 3 PERSPECTIVES Do you have PTSD from bullying? | Page 4 SPORTS NIC Cheer wins 2nd place at nationals. | Page 6

NIC and Lakeland Highschool perform concert in Boswell Hall Page 5

theSentinel THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE

MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2017

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The gangway leading out to the dock sustained much of the damage from the flooding. This photo was taken on March 22. Facilities has since boarded off the gangway to keep people from going on it until it is properly repaired. Michelle Mills/Sentinel

Lake Coeur d’Alene floods NIC beach Michelle Mills Managing Editor

Picnicking would pose a slight challenge if people planned on doing it on the NIC beach about a week ago. The lake became a dark, rushing body of water that lapped up the legs of the picnic tables, crept up the trunks of trees, and submerged the dock. The flooding comes as a result of a prolonged period of freezing weather during the winter. The snow and ice that usually melts throughout the winter never did until spring when it all melted at once. That combined with the large amount of rain the area received during the

month of March contributed to the high water levels. To help with the flooding, the Washington Water Power Company has opened the dam, to let the water run through. “Those people are on top of it,” said Bill McElver, the physical plant manager. “They start letting out the dam full board when they know that they’re going to run into issues.” When the dam is open wider, the result is a much stronger current of moving water. And the more melt there is, the stronger the movement. “This time of year when they open it, and there’s that much water coming behind

it, it’s high and it’s moving really fast,” McElver said. “And that’s what creates some of the damage- the fast moving water.” One structure that especially took a hit from the flooding was the gangway leading down to the dock off the NIC beach. “We’ve never had this happen before, because I think the gangway is only four years old,” said Garry Stark, director of facilities operations. Stark said that the water reached a certain level where it would wash up against the concrete twoby-two panels which supported the gangway. As the

Water levels made it up to the regular picnic areas on the beach, putting off any pic-

See FLOODING | Page 2 nic plans visitors may have had. Michelle Mills/Sentinel

Time to vote in ASNIC elections. Who will be president? Caleb Weeks

NIC goes Trans-Atlantic Instructors and students visit France over spring break Backpage Page 8

Eduin Amador

Through my lessons of Vice Presidency, I have learned diligence, time management, communication skills, determination, and time on task work. I’d really say my top quality is genuine honesty, which I’ve learned to utilize in my roles here on campus. I love the work I’ve done for student government and I believe I can use my strengths and skills to help drive the team to accomplish their goals in ASNIC to benefit students.

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Why should you be elected for president? I should be President because I have experience. I know what it takes to help run ASNIC and keep everyone motivated and moving. I want to succeed and I want others to succeed as well. I want to help develop NIC for the better and create a positive impact on campus. I have what it takes to do this job from my previous experience, and I know I can do it. What are your best qualities and how will they benefit you in ASNIC?

Why should you be elected for president? I believe that I am a strong candidate to carry the responsibilities of president. I have leadership experience though out my life and education. I listen to and respect the opinions of others. I believe that the best decisions are taken collaboratively and thus I want to Caleb Weeks (left), the current ASNIC vice presient and interna- work as a team. What are your best tional student, Eduin Amador (right) are running for the position qualities and how will of ASNIC president. Photo courtesy ASNIC and Rebecca Pratt/Sentinel they benefit you in ASNIC? One of my strongest qualities is that I am a hard worker. I am a perseverant person

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with a very positive attitude. When I set a goal to achieve something, I work hard and diligently until I achieve it. Another strong quality is my friendly personality, which makes it easy to engage in conversation and establish relationships. I am a good listener, critical thinker and I like to make decisions based on analysis. I am an honest person with good values. I am a dedicated and focused student with many goals and I believe in my future.

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