The North Idaho College Sentinel Vol. 65 No.2, Oct 3, 2011

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Number of students increases Nearly 7,000 people are attending NIC Tala Wood Staff Contributor

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646

Duel-enrolled students attending NIC

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Average age of students for fall 2011

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Percentage of female students

Comic conveys confidence Lively comedian Kyle Cease sends inspirational messages through humorous words.

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Flanker Ray Blacketer, 20, Florence, Mont., law enforcement, of the Cardinal-Osprey hybrid team presses mightily into a scrum while trying to gain possession of the ball during a game against the University of Idaho Vandals. Blacketer posted a try (worth five points) during the third game of the Kootenai Cup. See page B2 for the full story.

Financial aid disbursement goes digital Implementation of myNIC card introduces new process for receiving funds Devin Heilman Managing Editor

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aper or plastic?” is not just a question asked in grocery stores anymore. It can now be applied to the new financial aid process at NIC. Beginning this semester, NIC entered a modern era where paper checks can be a memory of yesteryear. Students have three options when choosing a method for receiving financial aid: the Higher One/ myNIC card, a direct deposit to a personal bank account or a traditional paper check.

Diana Plum, manager of student accounts, said NIC switched to electronic disbursements to give students more options in receiving their school funds.

“We don’t have the capability to offer students the options that a third-party servicer could, so we chose to draw on their experience and utilize them for financial aid disbursements,” Plum said.

Plum said more colleges and universities are moving to electronic disbursement because the paper-check method of disbursement has limitations, including returned checks from bad addresses and fees for students not affiliated with a bank. She said President Bell asked the business office to explore financial aid disbursement options.

Plum and representatives from student accounts, information technology, financial aid, communication and marketing, business and others convened once a week for 10 weeks to decide on the myNICcard implementation procedure.

She said staff members researched the process for months to ensure the switch was in the best interest of NIC. “This wasn’t a decision that was made lightly,” she said. “It was a decision that was made to offer the students a variety of ways to receive their financial aid disbursements while attending NIC.” Through the summer, NIC mailed myNIC cards to students in envelopes

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NIC enrollment numbers continued climbing upward this fall, mirroring the record-breaking trend of the last few years.

Fall enrollment is up 6.4 percent from the fall 2010 semester, which saw an increase of 12.16 percent over fall 2009.

Last semester, Vice President of Student Services Sheldon Nord attributed the increase in enrollment to the economy.

“College enrollment tends to go up with a recession,” he said.

This semester, NIC’s student body is composed of 3,465 full-time students and 3,286 part-time students.

Women continue to outnumber men, with NIC enrollment at 61 percent female and 39 percent male. In previous semesters, men had seen an increase; in spring 2011, men made up 41 percent of the total enrollment, which was an increase of 1 percent from the spring of 2010.

The average age of the NIC student is 27 this semester, a change from the spring 2011 semester’s average age of 28.

The dual-enrollment program, which allows high school students to take NIC courses for both college and high school credit, now consists of 646 students. Lake City High School continues to contribute the greatest percentage, followed, in order, by Coeur d’Alene High, Lakeland High, Post Falls High, home-schooled students, Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy, Timberlake High and Kellogg High.

This semester, 654 students come from Bonner County, 238 from Boundary County, 234 from Shoshone County and 293 from other Idaho counties.

The greatest number of students continues to come from Idaho, but NIC now has 370 students from Wash. and 100 from Mont. There are currently 235 students from other states.

Of enrolled students, the greatest number, at 32 percent, is19 or younger.

Students between the ages of 20 and 24 make up 24 percent, and students 25-34 years of age consist of 23 percent. 21 percent of NIC students are 35 or older.

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with instructions to not dispose of the con- card was a “pain in the neck.” tents. The card within was the key for reBalough said she felt the school didn’t ceiving funds, regardless of the student’s really explain what the NIC cards were chosen method. about before sending them to the stuStudents choosing to have their loans dents. She said she feels it would’ve been deposited into the “OneAccount” allowed a lot handier if they had explained how to them to receive money the day funds use the card before they made it an opwere released. Although this method can tion. expedite the acquisition of loans, it can be “I would’ve much rather not had the costly if one does not read the fine print. card period,” Balough said.

Students may accrue fees when using Plum said students can express their a OneAccount, including ATM fees or concerns at future forums where students fees for using a PIN instead of swiping the can seek assistance with issues that have card as “credit.” Posters on campus reoccurred and recommend solutions. mind the student body to “swipe, choose “We ask that everyone be patient and credit and sign.” The cost varies per trans- understanding as we work to streamline action when using the card in a non-Highthese processes,” Plum said. “It takes a er One machine. little time to work the kinks out of a new Some students said having money on process.” the myNIC card was an ordeal.

For those who would rather wait for David Kopriva, 27, Coeur d’Alene, funds or simply avoid dealing with the computer science, said his experience OneAccount, the paper check and direct with the myNIC deposit options are card was far still available. from ideal. He The direct deposit process borrowed a large sum of money takes up to five to pay for tudays once the loan ition because recipient visits the he hadn’t yet remyNIC card webceived his funds. site, chooses the “Why “electronic transcouldn’t I choose fer” option, prints to have the and signs the money sent to verification form, See A7 for more on the myNIC card. me without actisends the form in vating the card first?” Kopriva asked. the mail and allows time for the form to be He said it was frustrating to have limprocessed. ited access to his funds. He said the $6-9 The paper check method takes up to withdrawal fees cut into his ability to take seven days once all information has been out money in $20 increments. processed correctly.

“I pulled out the first $500 and the The Bancorp Bank issues the MyNIC cards. Higher One, the Conn.-based firemainder was $381,” Kopriva said. “So with a $3 fee, it’s now $378, which means I nancial institution which administers the myNIC card, handles the student finances can’t withdraw the $18. It’s my money and of hundreds of schools around the U.S., I should do what I want with it easily. It including the University of Montana, Portwas very upsetting.” land State University and Idaho Southern Racine Balough, 22, Sedro-Woolley, College.

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Two local journalists discuss jobs with NIC students Outdoors editor speaks about changes in journalism Joyce Hargrove News Editor

Peabody Award winner Marcia Franklin created the human rights documentary the“Color of Conscience.” Courtesy photo

Peabody Award winner shows her documentary about Idaho issues Joyce Hargrove News Editor

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An Idaho Public Television producer and award-winning journalist spoke to NIC students Sept. 22 about her documentary outlining the human rights movement in Idaho.

Peabody Award winner Marcia Franklin said “The Color of Conscience” took 10 years to film, three years longer than the average independent documentary.

“A lot of the job was sleuthing,” she said. “You gather all this stuff together and wait for it to speak to you.”

The “Color of Conscience” chronicles the rise and fall of the Aryan Nations, as well as modern human rights issues with the LGBT community and illegal immigrants.

“There are a number of reasons why the story should be told,” she said. “I wanted to show how a few good people did extraordinary things in Idaho.”

The film documents Aryan Nations leader Richard Butler, who preached a doctrine of racial superiority at his Hayden Lake compound. The group became popular in the ’70s with similar groups in Washington, Oregon, Montana and Wyoming.

“Richard Butler was incredibly smart,” Franklin said. “A lot of his followers came out of the military; they weren’t dumb.

We wanted to show and preserve that.”

She said the event that inspired the documentary occurred two years before filming began. In 1998, security guards

shot at Victoria and Jason Keenan when their car stopped near the compound.

They were later chased, driven off the road and threatened by the guards. This incident led to a civil court case, and the jury awarded settlement of $6.3 million.

The verdict bankrupted the Aryan Nations in North Idaho and the compound was eventually destroyed and sold to NIC, which built a peace park on the site.

Franklin said she followed the trial closely and noticed the efforts of a small group of human rights activists who helped bring about the end of the “unlawful behavior”. She later filmed several of them walking the grounds of the compound for the first time shortly after it was abandoned.

“I thought, ‘This is the kernel of something bigger,’” she said.

Finding relevant footage was challenging and she even had to venture below television stations to collect information.

“Broadcast journalism is a lot like making a quilt,” she said. “You stitch, then tear apart, then put the pieces back together.”

She said it was imperative to show both sides of the conflict in her documentary.

“We question why people are drawn to that lifestyle, but also explain why whites feel they are losing their heritage and culture,” she said.

The documentary points out how the Aryan Nations has tarnished Idaho’s image for 30 years and left a stain that’s hard to remove.

“People are not born to hate,” said Tony Stewart, Kootenai County Human Rights Task Force member. “They learn to hate.” He said he and other members formed the Task Force in 1981 in the basement of a Christian church. The city had already lost hundreds of millions of

An editor for the Spokesman Review told NIC’s Mass Media students Sept. 21 how the field of journalism has changed over the years.

Rich Landers, outdoors editor for the Spokesman, said he has been in his current job for 35 years and the job has changed as much as it could during that time.

“Our founding fathers made sure everyone got the news,” he said. “People enjoyed two sides to the story initially, but it has changed quite a bit in the past 15 years. News today is found on different platforms.”

He explained that the Internet is full of thieves who constantly steal stories from the Spokesman, so sometimes he will freelance them out.

“It doesn’t matter how much readership there is - I don’t make a cent off it,” he said.

He started out as a University of Montana journalism student and wildlife biologist and said he basically “carved his job” along the way. Landers said the Philadelphia Inquirer once offered him twice the money for a job with them, but he turned them down.

“When I get up in the morning, it’s my lifestyle to look into the outdoors,” he said. “I have my own kingdom that I report from.”

He said he has done lots of research while working with the

dollars with people not wanting to move their businesses here, he explained.

Franklin said even her own friends questioned her move to Idaho when they heard it housed the Aryan Nations.

“You can’t characterize the whole state,” she said. “It’s always important to recognize that some join movements others don’t understand.”

Even though the Aryan Nations lost their compound, she said that does not mean that race relations have become “superfantabulous.”

“There are still hate crimes in our state,” she said. “Idaho in particular seems to attract people who see this as a place where that kind of attitude is acceptable.”

Peter Morrill, general manager of Idaho Public Television, said the documentary has had good reception throughout Idaho, and PBS is trying to promote the program in the rest of the country as well.

Franklin grew up in Washington D.C. where she said she was a minority. After college, she became a secretary in San Francisco and ran an intern program in which she watched those around her climb the ladder of success. She said she realized she needed a change. She was offered a

Planning committee picks new mission statement Will finalize in December and present to board of trustees in January Christina Villagomez Staff Contributor

A campus planning committee began the preliminary work to decide what key words they would like to see appear in a new mission statement, as well as reevaluating the vision and values of the college.

Long Range Planning & Visioning Committee, LRPV, plans to update and

shorten NIC’s statement into something easier for students and faculty to remember and dwell upon.

“We want to create standards, which are descriptions of behaviors expected of everyone in the organization,” said Jay Lee, LRVP member and NIC vice president for instruction.

“I can walk into an organization and tell in five minutes what their culture is like, whether they have standards, and whether they adhere to values.”

All members appeared to agree that sustainability, flexibility, student success and quality education are some of the ideas they might use as a jumping point for their decision.

The committee will finalize the new mission statement in December and present the revised statements to the Board of Trustees in January.

“We need to set goals that cascade down to employees,” said co-chair Joe Morris.

paper and has had trips as far away as Alaska, paid for by a wildlife magazine he writes for on the side.

“I don’t fly unless I have to,” he said. “It’s dangerous. I take my own pictures and try to always make my writing style different.”

When the Exxon Valdez and the Yellowstone fires were primetime news, Landers said everybody knew he would “camp out to get the story.”

“Careers are like that; you follow what stage you’re at,” he said.

He fondly recalled a time early on in his career when he spent the night drinking moonshine with trappers. More recently, he followed a young wrangler woman who squared off with a grizzly bear to save a boy’s life. He also led groups across the states in the ‘70s during the bike Centennial race.

But the highlight of his career, he said, was a decade ago when he took Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor fishing. In fact, it was the same day her replacement was announced for her position.

“I never had so much reaction from women,” he said regarding that story.

In addition to his many quests, he has also authored the books “Hiking the Northwest” and “Paddling Washington.”

“One thing I’m successful at is enjoying my job,” he said. “It’s a challenge to meet people and learn new things.”

behind-the-scenes job at CNN but decided instead to interview at television stations across the nation. Ultimately, she landed a job in Idaho Falls, and has been a public television producer in Idaho since 1990.

Her 2000 documentary “Teens and Mental Illness” earned her the 60th annual George Foster Peabody Award for excellence in broadcasting.

Franklin warned students that the field of journalism is rapidly losing objectivity, and this could result in serious consequences for the industry.

Franklin said she personally doesn’t engage in fundraisers, opinion polls, politics and the like in order to remain as objective as possible.

“If you get too close to your sources, how can you be objective?” she asked.

Franklin said aspiring journalists should visit “uncomfortable” places and talk to the people they meet there. She also identified the “five C’s” all journalists must possess: curiosity, critical thinking, contrarian attitudes, courage and compassion.

“You need to hope and want to make the world a better place through your journalism,” Franklin said, “Journalists are striving to find the truth as much as possible because the truth is different for everyone.”

A Closer Look NIC Statement: “NIC is committed to student success, teaching excellence, and lifelong learning.

NIC provides educational opportunities that expand human potential and enhance the quality of life for the students and communitites it serves.”

DID YOU KNOW? Martin Luther King Day was not recognized as a national holiday in Idaho until April 10, 1990.

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ASNIC senators Cassie Stephens, Danni Bain, Katie Peck and Corrine Van Ostrand were recently sworn into office. They talked about NIC involvement, campus policy and community input. Peck made NIC history by being the winner of the first ever ASNIC election runoff. Ethan Schlussler/Sentinel

New ASNIC senators have their hands full NIC electees have high hopes of addressing campus related issues and building relationships Christina Villagomez Staff Contributor The student’s have voted, and ASNIC now has four new senators.

Cassie Stephens, Corrine Van Ostrand, and Danni Bain were sworn into office after winning the general election.

Katie Peck had to wait a little longer before she could occupy her place in the fourth open senate seat. She made NIC history by winning the first ever ASNIC election run off, which is basically another election held after a tie is reached.

“I’m really happy that we have finally had our first runoff election. It’s really nice that we get to make history while we are here at NIC,” said ASNIC Vice President Nick

Dimico.

Originally tied with Olivia Hom for the fourth senate seat at 69 votes, Peck won the runoff election with a landslide 82.54% of the vote.

“I just want to be involved. Senators are required to be the voice of the students. I really want to model that, and listen to the students and represent their needs and concerns,” said Peck, who also expressed an excitement at the prospect of getting involved in campus committees. As treasurer of Cardinal Leaders in the Community (CLIC), Peck is no stranger to volunteer work. “I just really want to sink my teeth into being a senator.”

Out of the 450 votes casted, Stephens had the most with 129 of them tallied in her favor.

“I just hope to get involved with NIC as

much as I can,” said Stephens. “I just want to get the general consensus of what the campus wants to see changed, or what they want to see continued.”

Stephens said she is a big supporter of campus committees, particularly the Go Green Committee, and she hopes to use her term to help inspire more students to get involved.

Following Stephens lead was Van Ostrand, who received 111 votes. Van Ostrand expressed a desire to use her role as a senator to reach people and to find studentformed solutions to campus problems.

“From the very beginning I’ve really liked people and building relationships with people, so I’m looking to get to know what people want; what they think of things going

Candidates vie for seats Local residents compete for city council positions Grace Stamsos Staff Contributor Ten local residents bid for three open seats on Coeur d’ Alene’s City Council.

With elections quickly approaching, and the McEuen Field revitalization proposal drawing controversy from Coeur d’ Alene residents, the Sentinel took a closer look at those who will make the final decision.

Proposed changes to the McEuen area include moving the Third Street boat launch, American Legion ball fields, softball fields and most of the surface parking.

They want to replace them with vast green space, walking trails, an amphitheater, a children’s play area, tennis and basketball courts, a skate park and an ice skating rink on a section of the lake.

In addition, a handicap-accessible trail would

be cut in on Tubbs Hill’s north side, and water features would be added.

Opposition to the proposal states that these changes commercialize the area too much at too high of a cost, while proponents call the changes a necessary investment.

This week we explore seat 1 candidates RonEdinger, incumbent, and Adam Graves.

Ron Edinger has been a member of the Coeur d’ Alene City Council for nearly 30 years. He has been active in the preservation of Tubbs Hill and has also openly opposed any removal of trees from the dike road area bordering North Idaho College.

Adam Graves is a local businessman. Adam is the co-founder of Range NW, a branding and marketing firm with offices in Dallas and Coeur d’Alene Next issue we will hear from candidates viewing for seat 3.

1. Do you support or oppose on the potential changes to downtown’s McEuen Field?

1. I am not in favor of moving the boat launch or the baseball field. I think this project is making too many unnecessary and expensive changes. But I would like to see some improvements made to the playground, skateboard park, basketball courts and tennis courts. I am also opposed to removing the trees from the Dike road.

2.What is your vision in running for City Council? Are there any changes you’d make if you were elected?

Ron Edinger. Courtesy Photo

2. I would like to see more transparency in the city council. I do not feel that city council has listened enough to the public, especially on the McEuen issue. I think we need to make an effort to listen more to the people in the city.

1. Do you support or oppose on the potential changes to downtown’s McEuen Field?

1. It is a prime piece of land that is under utilized and a deteriorating blight on the downtown environment. The cost of the investment, which is what I see it as, an investment, is large. But if done correctly it would have an even larger return on the investment.

Adam Graves. Courtesy Photo

2. What is your vision in running for City Council? Are there any changes you’d make if you were elected?

2. It’s time for a new style of government with fresh, creative ideas to make positive future change happen. The city of Coeur d’Alene needs to focus on a long term growth strategy, one which attracts high paying jobs that brings money from not just around the country but from around the world.

on at the college.”

Danni Bain said she wants to build relationships of a different kind.

“I really hope to help the campus become a unified community, because right now mostly traditional students and non-traditional students are separate,” said Bain, who began looking at the issue after attending an ASNIC retreat. “I’m hoping to maybe bridge the gap because we are one community.”

Bain was elected with 72 votes.

ASNIC, or Associated Students of North Idaho College, includes every enrolled student at NIC. The ASNIC Board, which includes a president, vice president, senators a Go Green Facilitator, an Outreach liason, and a Special Events liason functions as a student government and helps shape campus policy.

New coordinator on campus Ginger Winckler acts as liason for students Tala Wood Staff Contributor

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IC has a new dual credit coordinator whose experience with technology and the university environment promises new focuses in the dual credit program.

The dual credit program allows academically qualified students to earn both high school credit and college credit upon completion of NIC courses.

“It’s a great way to get an introduction to college,” said Ginger Winckler, the new dual credit coordinator. “It helps students who are unsure if they can do college or not.”

She said she wanted a position that wasn’t about “cutting the budget and cutting people,” but instead one that helped students.

The position mainly serves to act as a liaison between NIC and participating high schools.. Winckler took the position on Aug. 8, replacing the retired Steve Casey. “[Casey] was a high school principal, and knew that side of things,” Winckler said. “I have more experience on the college side. I understand the college environment.”

Winckler said the University of Illinois, where she worked previously, largely embodied “survival of the fittest.”

“I’m enjoying the nurturing environment of NIC,” she said. “The University of Illinois was a major research institution, whereas I see [NIC] as a major teaching institution.”

Among her goals, Winckler said she hopes to see NIC accredited by the National Association of Concurrent Enrollment, and to expand the classes offered in dual credit.

“The goal is really to grow,” she said. “We need to develop methods to institutionalize the program so that as we grow, NIC can support it. We need to determine who we want to reach, and determine our level of commitment to rural Idaho. We want these students to become our next students.”

Winckler also said she hopes to improve communication between NIC and area high schools.

Ginger Winckler enjoys her job at NIC. Ehhan Schlussler/Sentinel

“[It’s all about] acknowledging the uniqueness of each high school,” she said. “Each school has different needs.”

She said she also intends to try to increase the connection of dual credit students to NIC. “I would like opportunities for students to come to campus, to connect.”

Winckler is originally from the coast of Washington.

After her time at the University of Illinois, she wanted the “mountains and beauty of the Northwest,” she said.

She described Idaho as “refreshing,” especially NIC. “There’s a school spirit I wouldn’t have expected of a community college,” she said. “I think there’s a camaraderie here that’s very nice.”

Previously, Winckler worked seven years in elementary education. In the early ‘80s, she worked for an early technical company when personal computers debuted.

For seven years, Winckler was employed at the National Center for Super Computing at the University of Illinois, the institution that wrote Mosaic, the first web browser. She also spent 15 years in administrative positions at the University of Illnois, and 10 years at their College of Veterinary Medicine.

“It’s important to view yourself as adaptable because things change,” she said.

“It’s important in all jobs to find the right fit. It depends where you are in your life. You have to understand yourself. I’m a person who likes variety; I like learning something completely new and different.”

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Tree removal by the roots recommended Helen McFarland Staff Contributor

This is a view of looking down the Dike Road in the 1940’s. Courtesy photo

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tion to the order at the organization’s last meeting.

“No ‘emotional plea’ will make any difference,” he said. “It needs to be a NIC and the city of Coeur d’Alene are science-based approach to either prove the exploring their options in the wake of an trees stabilize or are a neutral effect on the order by the U.S Army Corp. of Engineers levee. The Corps. is required to operate (USACE) to remove all trees along Rosenwith sound science and practices and they berry Drive. have no proof that trees negatively impact The USACE issued the order in October, 2010 to remove roughly 300 ponderosa dikes.”

Bruning was a guest speaker at a recent pine trees and their root systems from both Kootenai Environmental Alliance (KEA) sides of Rosenberry Drive, also known meeting. KEA opposes tree removal for as the Dike Road. The timeline given for aesthetic and environmental reasons. compliance was two years.

They support a plan being considered The city owns the street, while NIC to circumvent the USACE by hiring an inowns the property on both sides. dependent engineering company to certify Both the city and the college have the levee directly to FEMA. stated that removing the roots would unBruning said the cost of such a study dermine the structural integrity of the dike would be $500,000. and require reconstruction of both the “Coeur d’ Alene has earned the Tree road and the dike itself.

“At this time there has been no estimate City USA designation for many years. That as to what it would cost to comply with the means something. It means we value order,” said Kim Harrington, assistant proj- trees,” Bruning said. “These particular ect manager of the city’s stormwater man- trees have special value and meaning for all of Coeur d’ Alene’s residents and we, as agement program. elected officials, have an obligation to proThe bulk of expenses would be born by tect them.” the city, as they originally sponsored conBruning said the binder-thick USACE struction of the dike.

The USACE contracted engineers at study is not based on a 100-year plan, in which length of time a Jones & flood is predicted, but a Stokes of Se“I am totally against the 500-year plan, in which attle, Washcutting of the trees...” length of time a catastrophington to ic event is predicted. conduct a Such an event would study withRon Edinger uproot trees and the dike’s out the input former mayor stability would dissolve. of any arBruning will be leading borists, said an ad hoc committee of citizens appointed Garry Stark, NIC’s assistant director of faby the city council to address this issue. cilities operations.

NIC will be represented on the commitStark said the USACE told NIC it could tee by Stark. apply for a permit for each individual tree.

Ron Edinger, senior city councilman The process would require digging into and former mayor, said,” I am totally the banks alongside existing root systems against the cutting of the trees – I think it to ascertain root locations. Stark said doing is the wrong thing to do.” this would also destabilize the dike.

Julie Middesworth, environmental sciWithout USACE compliance , all propence teacher at NIC, said thatUSACE has erties protected by the dike would lose cerissued similar orders across the nation tification by the Federal Emergency Manafter the record-breaking Mississippi River agement Agency (FEMA), forcing owners flood last spring. to buy flood insurance.

In California, three environmental “The cost would be so expensive NIC groups have filed a lawsuit in response to wouldn’t be able to build on the mill site,” similar orders the USACE issued for the Stark said.Insurance requirements would Sacramento River levee. also affect Fort Grounds homeowners.

City Attorney Mike Gridley said he is John Bruning, city council member and communicating with them on this action.

Fort Grounds resident, said his cost would Coeur d’Alene’s last flood occurred in be $2,500 a year.

1933. At that time, the lake level reached He said the ability of homeowners to 2,140 feet above the normal summer level sell their property would be affected. of 2,128 feet.

Realtor Tom Torgerson, who handles The dike was constructed in 1941 by government affairs for the Coeur d’Alene the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers and proAssociation of Realtors, spoke in oppositects against a lake level of up to 2,147 feet.

This is a view looking down the Dike Road today. Ethan Schlussler/Sentinel

Additional community issues cleared Cardinal Connections discusses ideas Permit evidence needed, items to be removed Helen McFarland Staff Contributor The U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers (USACE), in addition to issuing the order to cut down hundreds of trees along Rosenberry Drive, have also noted a multitude of other related issues in their report, which affects both NIC and the city of Coeur d’Alene.

There are over a hundred minor issues which Garry Stark, NIC’s assistant director of facilities operations, said the college is addressing item by item.

Some of these items to be addressed, such as specific areas of surficial corrosion in the seawall, are noted but marked as ac-

ceptable. Other items, such as sediment in post holes, are rated as unacceptable.

In a number of cases, the USACE simply wants evidence of permits or removal of noted items.

This includes a set of wooden stairs constructed into the embankment, which was built by the Boy Scouts years ago.

Some of the items noted include logs, trash and other debris, which they recommend removing and re-establishing sod that has been worn down by geese.

Stark said they are finding that they do not have permits for many items such as benches, signs and trash cans, but did not feel it would be a big problem to remedy that.

Putting the ‘serve’ in protect and serve Local police team up to help Special Olympics Grace Stamsos Staff Contributo For the second year in a row, Coeur d’ Alene Police teamed up with the Texas Roadhouse in support of the Idaho Special Olympics.

In 2010 the Special Olympics coordinators contacted Dan Davis, owner of Coeur d’ Alene’s Texas Roadhouse, about coming together to help raise funds for an event in need of some community help.

Davis, seeking to supply the need, jumped at the chance.

“I want to do anything I can to support this event, it’s important to our community.

I just want to help” said Davis.

Last Year’s Cop-On-Top event in which an ISP Sergeant stood on top of the Roadhouse building, waving people in to make a donation, raised over $10,000.

“It was so successful they decided to do

it again” said Davis This year was different. Nope, no cop on the roof. Instead, a more personal touch was added to the festivities.

Athletes and officers approached tables of patrons together and explained their hopes for the event.

They educated patrons on the importance of the Special Olympics to this area, and left an envelope donating as much or as little as they would like.

Five POST academy students from NIC gladly took part in the event.

“It’s really nice to just help out, we want to raise as much money as possible for this event” said Eric Bailey, POST Academy student at NIC. “This event helps the athletes strive to achieve their goals in life” said Kirk Grogan, athlete with the special Olympics.

“And it helps open up relationships with the community.”

Creativity this year’s suggested theme in histor y and having a flash mob where student clubs and organizations could take par t in.

Sstaff Contributor “I feel the idea of creativity is going to bring a lot more student interacCardinal Connections Committee tion,” said ASNIC Vice President Nick met on Sept. 22 for the first time this Dimico. “It’s impor tant to remember year to brainstorm new and innovative that our students want to get involved, ideas for this year’s symposium. Max but they need a reason in doing so; Mendez, coordinator of Cardinal Contherefore I think this topic will genernections, stated that this year’s theme ate outstanding numbers for student is creativity. involvement.”

Cardinal Connections formally Tentative dates for the symposium known as the “Popcorn Forum” was are Monday March 13th to Wednesday star ted in 1970 by Tony Stewar t, a March 15th. longtime human rights activist. It Topics that are yet to be confirmed began as a week-long symposium that for this years symposium could inhad many Chautauqua per formances. clude creativity in pop culture and the Chautauqua actors are described evolution of creas par t actor ativity. par t scholar “I feel the idea of creativity Keynote speakand gifted in ers being disis going to bring a lot more research skills cussed, included student interaction.” and per forSherman Alexi, mance. The John Lasider, Jim performers Boyd, Mohandas must deeply Nick dimico Karamchand Ganresearch their ASNIC vice president dhi (Son of Gancharacter, dhi) and pop-star thoughts and icon Lady Gaga. beliefs. The per former will bring up Meetings for planning the event topics of the present and relate them are open faculty, staf f, students and all to the beliefs of the person they are members of the community. por traying.

The committee encourages all Also each of them must know ideas, thoughts and concerns. Meettheir character well enough to answer ing times are yet to be finalized. thought provoking questions conductMendez mentioned that he would ed from the audience. send out a confirmation to ever yone Discussed in the meeting, last on the committee. years symposium was highly attended “ASNIC is encouraging students by several faculty, staf f, students, and to get involved on committees,” said the community at large. The topic Dimico. “Students can do so by ap“Brains Rewired” had countless workplying for a Student At Large position shops and per formances, which diswhich allows students to voice opincussed the science of the brain. ions on student committees.”

The plan for this year is to have Students can pick up a Student At even more student involvement and Large application in the ASNIC of fice possibly interactive creativity stations upstairs in the SUB. set up around the campus.

For more information about the Cardinal Connections Committee stuOther ideas discussed were havdents are urged to contact Max Mening a dress up day where the students dez at Max_Mendez@nic.edu or by may earn a prize for most convincing phone at 769-3275. costume por traying a creative person

Sarah Tousley

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Constitution Day: understanding 1st amendment Human Rights Education Institute hosts day to deal with controversy over local artist’s statue Tala Wood Staff Contributor

This summer’s controversy over the statue of the Hindu god Ganesh on Sherman Avenue, prompted the Human Rights Education Institute (HREI) to cohost “Constitution Day: Understanding the First Amendment” with North Idaho College on Sept. 14.

“We thought it was a good trigger for what the First Amendment and art is all about,” said Marilyn Muehlbach, president of the HREI board of directors and the program’s moderator.

The discussion panel included Rick Davis, the statue’s creator; Eden Irgens, a member of the Coeur d’Alene City Arts Commission; George Critchlow, a professor at Gonzaga University Law School; and Sreedharani Nandagopal, a math instructor at Spokane Falls Community College and a member of the Hindu faith.

A local group has raised opposition to the statue, objecting to its connections with Hinduism. The group labeled it an “idol” and a “demon” and claimed its trunk is a phallic symbol.

“I guess people walking on Sherman might say it’s an obstruction, but it’s not even on the sidewalk,” Davis said.

Ganesha is called the “remover of all obstacles” in the Hindu tradition. Nandagopal said the purpose of a statue is to have something to concentrate on. Ganesha’s full name means the “Master of all the People.” Nandagopal said that Hindus worship

the supreme being in all forms. “[But] the first thing we do is worship Ganesha,” Nandagopal said.

Critchlow approached the subject from the perspective of the First Amendment.

He referenced previous Supreme Court cases, including the “Lemon Test,” which is a method of determining how far the government goes into religious matters.

According to the U.S. Constitution Online, the Lemon Test’s three parts are, “First, the statute must have a secular legislative purpose; second, its principal or primary effect must be one that neither advances nor inhibits religion; finally, the statute must not foster an excessive government entanglement with religion.”

Critchlow said the Supreme Court’s precedent is to allow religious symbols like crèches and the Ten Commandments when they are outside of government buildings, surrounded by other religious references, or they are old enough that it is no longer promotional.

“In the U.S., we don’t have an official religion, and never have,” Critchlow said.

Davis also made the St. Francis of Assisi statue on Sherman Avenue and the heron statue on Lakeside Avenue.

There have been no complaints about the St. Francis statue, except “from my sons, who help me move the pieces,” Davis said.

He made all of them from scrap metal, which he said is his favored medium.

“I’m a natural-born scavenger,” Davis said. “Scrap metal is… the way I work.”

The statues are part of the ArtCurrents program, which Irgens said operates on

Artist Rick Davis’ Hindu statue, Ganesh, has created quite a stir among spectators on Sherman Avenue. Ethan Schlussler/Sentinel

the premise of “art on loan.” The art is displayed downtown for a year, and when it is sold, the city takes a 1.33 percent commission and the artist takes the rest.

“I appreciate my art shown for a year,” Davis said. “I never had any ideas of creating a controversy.”

The submitted art was required to be over 36 inches tall, durable enough to be outside, and perhaps withstand graffiti.

Citizens of the community approved the art, including people living in the neighbor-

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NEWS BRIEFS Emer y’s open for lunch Emery’s, the student-operated restaurant located in the Hedlund Building, is now open for lunch Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 am – 12:30 pm. Stop in and give it a try.

Cheerleaders needed NIC is looking for both women and men to cheer games, compete and attend public relations events. Contact Leslie 6996268 or Dawn 691-6746.

Children’s Center spots open Spots are available at the Children’s Center for infants aged 6 weeks – 8 months for full time days, Monday through Friday.

Contact the Children’s Center Day Care at 769-3471.

Tutors available Tutoring sign-ups have begun in the College Skills Center. Tutors are available for a wide variety of courses. Students may receive two hours of free tutoring per week per subject. Contact Penny Weiss 665-4535 or prweiss@nic.edu.

Nicole Albinola, 20, elementary education, poses for the camera while donating blood Wednesday at Inland Northwest Blood Center’s mobile bus. It was the fourth blood drive held at the college this year. KMC said they utilize approximately 300 units each month or 3,600 a year. Kayla Tucker/ Sentinel

Open forums for VP candidates Three candidates for the vice president for community relations and marketing

CAMPUS SECURITY LOG 09/12/11 A construction crew hit a gas main by the roundabout at River Ave. & College Drive. Traffic was closed on both streets then reopened approximately two hours later after Avista sealed the line.

09/13/11 Vandalism was reported at McLain Hall in which graffiti was spotted on the side of the building, It was later removed by a physical plant crew.

soccer ball hitting it and talked to the coach.

09/22/11 Subjects on the NIC dock were caught after hours with a bottle of beer that they dropped into the water upon officer’s approach. Information was taken and sent to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action.

09/14/11 A hit & run was reported to a vehicle parked on College Drive near the gym. A report was taken and the owner was to consult with his insurance company.

09/23/11 A bicycle accident with minor injuries was reported. The subject struck the lip of a driveway while attempting to turn off River Ave into the LCSC portable area parking lot. There were cuts and scrapes to the face but medical was not called. A friend was contacted for pickup.

09/21/11 There was property damage to a motorcycle parked on the north side of McLain Hall. The owner observed a

09/23/11 Two Residence Hall students were referred to the Dean of Students for an alcohol violation.

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hoods where the art is on show. No members of the Coeur d’Alene Art Commission took part in the decision-making.

“We believe in the power of public art,” Irgens said.

Nandagopal said that the Ganesha is art, unless she puts it in her place of worship.

“Art is by its very nature the medium in which we talk about the transcendent,” Critchlow said. “It represents the whole range of human experience.”

position will be on campus for open forum interviews Oct. 3-6. Attendees will be given the opportunity to provide questions. Forums will be held from 3:45 – 5 pm in the SUB Lake Coeur d’Alene Room.

Education Corridor named winner The Education Corridor Project was recently announced recipient of the 2011 Idaho Grow Smart Award presented by the nonprofit group Idaho Smart Growth.

The project received the award in the “redevelopment” category that recognizes revitalization efforts. Idaho Smart Growth supports communities, builders, planners, architects, organizations and developers for incorporating smart growth principles.

Day of Ser vice to be held Day of Service will be 8 am – 1 pm Saturday, Oct. 8. outside Molstead Library.

Projects to choose from include the Community Action Food Bank, Art on the Edge, the city of Post Falls, Community Garden, Priest River Animal Rescue, Freedom House and blanket making. Volunteers can register through the ASNIC office or online @ www.nic.edu/volunteer.

Ice-cream now available The Educated Cup now offers icecream bars on their list of menu items.

Choices of goodies include the Big Bopper, Snickers, and M&M’s.

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EDITORIAL

Our careers begin NOW What does it mean to be a journalist?

It’s a little different for everyone, but at the college level is where it truly begins.

High school may have introduced some of us to main elements of journalism: writing, reporting, editing and photography. But to succeed in this field requires much more than a simple understanding of the process. It requires perseverance, compassion, determination and objectivity.

Although it may seem impossible to pry oneself away from preconceived notions and outside influences, it is a necessity in journalism. One must be open and willing to hear every side of a story no matter one’s personal beliefs.

The newsroom recently had a visitor: Marcia Franklin. Franklin is a producer at Idaho Public Television and has worked in broadcast journalism for many years. She has received numerous awards for her efforts, and rightly so.

When Franklin spoke to us, she exhibited a professional yet friendly demeanor. Her wisdom struck deep chords with the attending group. When she spoke, we listened (the full story is on page A2).

At a convention the Sentinel recently attended, a presenter said, “good writers know there’s always room for improvement.” The same for journalism in general: no matter how good you think you are, you must remain focused and humble and strive to do your best.

That’s what we aim to do.

Yes, we are a student publication that is always learning, but we want to do (and be) the best that we can.

We welcome feedback from our readers so we may amend our errors and learn from our mistakes.

We also want to know just what’s going on out there with YOU, our readers.

With the much-appreciated advice of a seasoned journalist burning in our ears, we will try to walk the path of honorable. We’ll write stories without bias and report the things you need to know.

Some of us may move on to serious journalism careers, so we should treat our time on the Sentinel as preparation for what comes next.

After all, every good lead must start somewhere.

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Goodbye, With our best years behind us, America’s future looks grim

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hen was the golden age of the United States? Most Americans would answer this question with a nostalgic story of their childhood when “prices were reasonable, politicians were noble and children respected their elders.”

When Baz Luhrmann sang those words in “Everybody’s Free to Wear Sunscreen,” he was saying that as people age they believe that their generation is better than those after it, but it applies to this topic as well.

When Americans think of better days, they think of the past, not the future. That statement is backed up by two recent Rasmussen Report’s telephone surveys showing that only 34 percent of Americans believe that our country’s best days are in the future, with an astonishing 46 percent saying that our glory days are a thing of the past.

Worse yet, only 17 percent of Americans believe that the U.S. is heading in the right direction, as opposed to 75 percent that say we are on the wrong track. These polls are depressing, to say the least, and reflect the overall mood of the country: we are in decline.

The reason for this negative thinking could be attributed to many reasons, such as a failing

to rise, proper leadership economy with anis going to have to get it other recession likely going, and the status quo to happen, Wall Street in Washington D.C. is not fat cats scamming going to cut it. We need hardworking people politicians who will work out of their money, to favor the people, not bickering politicians the will of their party; the who cannot agree on president himself has been what day of the week Chanse Watson caught doing this consisit is, or a president who is constantly Staff Contributor tently.

Tanksley agrees. showing indecisive“If someone can sucness toward nearly cessfully lead us through this kind every subject he is asked about. of minefield time that we are in, Take your pick. then yes, we can have better days With all these negatives bogahead,” Tanksley said. “But on the ging down our country, it starts to other hand, if we continue to throw sound pretty reasonable to jump good money after bad causes it on the decline bandwagon. But just before you do, consider the opinion could be a while for us to get out of this.” of NIC American government inWith this administration, it does structor Richard Tanksley. not look like poor investments will “I think that when people look end any time soon. economically at the time of growth So, do America’s glory days that we had in the past and they rest in the past or are they yet to look toward the future they don’t come? It’s hard to predict, but lookreally see what the growth engine is going to be, so if we stay an ining at current trends, the answer is novative nation and we have enthe past. But great leaders rise out trepreneurs that step forward and of the ashes of the poor ones, and bring new things and new products out of the darkness must come the to market and more jobs into this light. country, even if they are service If America’s glory days are jobs, then we’d certainly have some ahead, it’s going to take a strong good days in the future,” he said. leader to do it. As the old saying In order for Tanksley’s ideas goes, “To get a Ronald Reagan, you to come to fruition and confidence had to have a Jimmy Carter first.”

¿Habla matemáticas?

Success with math difficult, yet achievable Math is a foreign vidualize math teaching. language to many NIC has several available NIC students, but resources for math tutormath also makes the ing such as the Trio proworld go ‘round. gram, peer tutoring, the IBM is a global Testing Center and the company that uses Math Study Center. Still, math fundamentally educational institutions every day. Why is need to figure out better math such a difficult one-on-one tutoring methsubject for some Benaiah Cheevers ods. people? Do students On the other side of Staff Contributor the spectrum, students truly care about might just have to work learning math? harder. It’s easy for a stuStudents are having an increasdent to be lazy and not study. Of ingly hard time understanding course, the world would be smarter math these days. According to the if everyone studied more because National Center for Educational taking the time to individualize Statistics, long-term trends in sciwhat you learn places knowledge ence and math show declines in in perspective. Students just need the ‘70s and early ‘80s. The Nationto work harder. al Center for Educational Statistics So, the problem is finding a way also said that the relative internato learn and understand math inditional standing of U.S. students declines as they progress through vidually. school. The U.S. is behind other Math concepts can be difficult to understand, especially if they’re countries in math education. How not taught in a way that “clicks” we get better? with the individual. It may be that Each student learns math difsome students just don’t work ferently. A solution may be to indi-

hard enough or apply themselves to studying like they should. Or it may be that there are not enough resources for help and tutoring in some cases. Sometimes students get placed into the wrong math class whether too hard or easy.

This is its own problem.

If things like correct course placement and availability of resources improve, students will be able to achieve better math understanding. Self-motivation is important for learning. Students need to push themselves and work harder in their studies. No, math isn’t easy, but it’s not impossible.

A Closer Look The U.S. began showing declines in math and science education as early as the 1970s.

The only words which end in ‘dous’ are: hazardous, stupendous, horrendous and tremendous.

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‘We can’t hate the haters’

Sentinel writer realizes even the intolerable must be tolerated ing with one’s own.” Surely practices I attended a discussion recently that conflict with liberalism will inthat consisted of people with similar clude intolerance, and by definition, political opinions. However, I was those who are tolerant surprised by the aggresmust tolerate intolerance. siveness of some of the If we stand toe-to-toe attendees –a bitter kind screaming obscenities of fury lurked within the at each other, what have rhetoric there. I have an we accomplished, other unfortunate tendency tothan finding out just how ward anger myself, but descriptive the English this tone was so extreme language can be? Someone that someone else in the has to be the more mature group spoke up, saying of the pair and become tolthat this intolerance was Tala Wood not going to get us anyStaff Contributor erant of even the most opposite of viewpoints. where. It inspired me to However, when the reflect on my own biases viewpoint shifts to violence and reand inconsistencies. fusal of acceptance, it seems counterOne term in the English language intuitive and counterproductive to acdefines such an intricate and difficult cept it. But to call ourselves tolerant, problem. It is a “conundrum.” we are bound to accept even the most It is part of the liberal’s creed to hate-filled of positions. be accepting of people from all walks As one of my friends put it, “We of life. “Liberal” is partially defined by can’t hate the haters.”

Merriam-Webster as “broad-minded.”

There is talk of educating the Does that not also include those who “other side” – but that in itself is an are not liberal-minded? Surely in arrogant presumption, one that is order to consider ourselves truly tolreminiscent of paternalism. That is erant, we must also accept those on not to say that ignorance is somethe opposite end of the spectrum. thing to be cultivated, but if the same After all, tolerance is defined as facts have been presented and differ“sympathy or indulgence for beliefs ent conclusions have been drawn, the or practices differing from or conflict-

opinion can still have value if it has been carefully considered.

Active education merely puts up guards, and ultimately defeats the purpose. Exposure is really the best way to educate. Things become less scary when you know what they are and have seen that they’re not going to kill you in your sleep. But to come across as superior is to shut down the other person, who is not likely to listen any more.

Our political system has become just this kind of situation, and anything suggested by the “other side” is automatically viewed as venomous.

It is so easy to get into an “us versus them” mentality. Both sides use phrases like “the other side,” “those people,” “these people” and even simply, “them.”

I’m guilty of it myself – it is a bad habit, one I am particularly capable of falling into when in the presence of people who agree with me. We all do it. We get so excited about finding a group of people we identify with, and we realize just how good it feels to be a part of that group. It’s a survival instinct, left over from when being of the same mind meant survival against the harsh elements. I’d like to think we’re capable of moving past that now.

‘Hey, what the duck!? We’re crossin’ here!’

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CAMPUS VOICES

Did you have trouble receiving financial aid this semester?

Ray Williams n 49, Murray, social work

“No. I didn’t use the myNIC card. I just had them send me a check.

It took a while, but I didn’t want to mess with the ATM thing.”

David Thompson n 21, Cabazon, Calif., theater

“Not too much. It was fairly easy. It just took a while.

Longer than I would have liked. ” Ciarah Udell n 19, Cd’A, administrative assistant

“No, it was pretty easy to me. I had them just send me a check.

It took a little longer than it did when they didn’t have the card, but it didn’t bother me at all. It wasn’t an inconvenience.”

Zac Merritt n 22, St. Maries, social work

Campus crosswalk carelessness Pedestrians, drivers guilty of creating unsafe atmosphere It’s chaos in the crosswalks of NIC. Day after day, on my way across campus, I stand on the curb, waiting to cross—and watch cars blow through the crosswalk. When a car does stop to let me cross, more often than not, the driver stomps on the gas the moment I’m out of way.

There are dozens of excuses for plowing through crosswalks like this.

Maybe you’re running late for class.

Maybe you spotted an empty parking space off in the distance, so you’re racing toward it with all the speed and desperation of Indiana Jones fleeing a giant boulder. Maybe you’re just too busy rocking out to Coldplay to notice the pedestrians clustered on the curb.

In the end, the excuse doesn’t really matter—because, frankly, there is no excuse for being inconsiderate and breaking the law. Idaho law mandates that drivers stop at crosswalks, and remain stopped until the crosswalk is clear, not just until the pedestrian is out of the way. Just sit tight; a few

Trust me: Getting hit by extra seconds of patience a car will slow you down won’t hurt anyone. a lot more.

Every day, I also spot Drivers aren’t psyblatant jaywalkers. Countchic. They can’t sense less students step off the the pedestrians preparcurbs in inappropriate ing to dash across the places, apparently trusting road in front of them. drivers not to run them Because of this, it’s imdown. Teenage girls scamportant to cross in the per across the road, noKaye Thornbrugh right place, and also in where near a crosswalk. the right way. Before Staff Contributor Frisbee-playing dudes you step off the curb, lope across, barely glancmake eye contact with ing around for cars. Let’s the driver who has stopped, to make not forget the “anglers,” who start in sure you’ve been seen. If you’re on a the crosswalk, but walk at a diagonal bicycle or skateboard, dismount and angle and soon find themselves strollwalk while crossing. ing blithely through the middle of the Keep your eyes peeled for pedesroad. trians when driving on campus, parIs it really so difficult to mosey ticularly in jaywalking hotspots like over to the nearest crosswalk? At the area near the SUB, and keep that NIC, there seems to be a crosswalk lead foot in check. every few feet. Finding one is hardly If pedestrians and drivers can pull it an arduous task. together and follow the rules of the Using a crosswalk might take you road, we can all roam the NIC cama bit out of your way, but crossing pus with confidence and safety. safely is well worth the extra time.

Correction: misquote in last issue In Issue 1, Volume 65 of the Sentinel, a source was misquoted.

“Tobacco free: Mixed feelings surround NIC’s new smoking policy” featured NIC student Charles Clemmons as saying: “It’s not a choice of NIC to dictate when and where I smoke. It’s an act of violence and a violation of our rights.”

The correct statement is: “It’s not

a choice of NIC to dictate when and where I smoke. Anytime someone imposes their will upon others it is an act of violence. It is a violation of our rights.”

We apologize for the error. As a student publication, it is our goal to strive for honest journalism. We respect and encourage feedback from all sources and readers.

Choke Cherries will be back next issue!

Have you witnessed something quirky or whimsical on campus lately?

Let’s hear it! Contact Devin Heilman at dlheilman@students.nic.edu.

“Yes! It’s this residency form thing.

I’m from Benewah County so the school wanted like $500 for out of (area) fees from me but I’m not supposed to pay for anything because I have VA benefits. Now I have to wait until they fax it back before I even get my financial aid. It’s really confusing. ” Jasmine Mcnamee n 27, Cd’A, psychology

“Yes. I expected it to be there early in the morning.

They said it would be there by midnight. Of course it wasn’t there until the evening. Then when I went to get the money out, the machine wasn’t working, and it hasn’t been working at least half of the time this semester. It’s been out of money, out of paper and out of order in general.

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COMMENTARY

Demands of a world in fast pace Do we have time to stop and take a breath?

Michael Paquin ■ Lifestyles Editor When is the best time to experience what life has to offer: before or after college? Or is there time at all anymore? One could argue that once you’ve finished college, you’re officially in career mode climbing corporate ladders or studying deep sea organisms, and at this point there’s simply no more time to for meandering for the sake of meandering. But then of course you could also say once you’ve finished college you’re better equipped to take the world on and experience a little before you settle down and start a career.

I’ve been wondering all of this after an exercise I had to complete for my news writing class a few semesters ago. The point of the assignment was for the students to practice writing obituaries using our own lives as a template. As you can imagine, writing obituaries is a sobering enough experience even when you’re not in the unusual position to be writing your own. The problem that most of the students ran into was that at this point in our lives, there wasn’t enough content to fill a proper obituar y (a prob“It’s true most of we’re living lem us just solved by fabricating in a faster experiences world, so to add some we have to girth to the final product). be a faster But of people.” course what could we expect? After all, MICHAEL PAQUIN we were all Lifestyles Editor college-age students. And this brings us back to square one.

In our society, there’s so much pressure to find a career as quickly as possible, which is understandable, considering the fierce competition, shrinking fields, and abysmal economy. But is our generation going to miss out on the luxur y of being able to bide our time before getting on the fast track?

It’s true that we’re living in a faster world, and so we have to be faster people. In a global economy you’re not just competing with your next-door neighbor anymore. Right now there are millions of people in hundreds of countries competing for your job.

In high school the singular goal of almost ever yone I knew was to extensively travel after graduation, and almost all of them gave up that goal in lieu of getting a “head start on the job market.” I don’t know if this was due to pressure they felt from their peers or from their own convictions, but it was sad to see them so readily give up something I believe they sincerely wanted to do.

I think it’s important to consciously set aside time for endeavors like this, even at the expense of postponing your career. Once they advance in age, too many people regret not doing this, and by then, it’s definitely too late. Obligations and responsibilities surround them. So maybe life can wait. After all, you’ll only be young once, and the last thing you want is an empty obituar y.

Michael Paquin is an editor for The Sentinel.

His opinions are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Sentinel. Respond to this column online at nicsentinel.com.

Karl and Judy Andreasson share a moment while explaining the benefits of working in the same building. Gabe Green/Sentinel

More than just co-workers

Married NIC instructors enjoy teaching together Kaye Thornbrugh Staff Contributor

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t’s a family affair.

Most married couples head in separate directions when they leave for work every morning, but not the Cunningtons and the Andreassons. They wind up at the same place: North Idaho College. They’re just two of many such couples working at NIC, balancing work and marriage on the same campus.

David Cunnington, biology instructor, has taught at NIC for 20 years; Cheryl Cunnington has taught math at NIC for around 13 years. They’ve been married for 26.

Cheryl and David met when they both attended Moses Lake High School. Cheryl, who grew up amid a family of teachers, always knew she wanted a career related to math. Becoming a math teacher seemed like the natural choice. David was less certain.

“I was going to be a box-bender, boxlifter, ditch digger, that sort of thing,” David said. “It was actually dating Cheryl that talked me into finishing college.”

His first major was music and drama—a far cry from a college science instructor. He considered being a dental hygienist before he discovered a passion for biology, and then thought he would be a doctor. While he sought “that perfect job,” Cheryl convinced him to try his hand at teaching.

on campus: David and Cheryl’s two sons “It was an excellent idea,” he said. “I are dual-enrolled at NIC, and next year, started teaching part-time at Spokane their daughter will join the mix.

Community College and I found out that Across campus, in the Molsead Lithis was where I needed to be.” brary, Karl and Judy Andreasson work out Whenever positions opened up at NIC, of the same office.

David encouraged his wife to apply. At the Karl has been teaching part-time at time, she was working in the Central ValNIC for thirteen years; he also teaches ley School District.

“He’d always ask, ‘Why don’t you apply full-time at Spokane Falls Community College. He teaches for this? Why psychology and the don’t you apply “It’s convenient. We can occasional T’ai Chi for this?’” she have lunch together, or I workshop. Judy has said. “And finally, I did.” can run in and talk to him taught sociology and social problems Though they face-to-face...” part-time at NIC teach in the same for about 10 years, building, conflictboth online and in ing class schedCHERYL CUNNINGTON person. She also ules mean they NIC Instructor teaches yoga out of don’t actually her home studio. see each other at They met when Judy was a student in work ver y often. Still, when Seiter Hall was finished and Cheryl had the option of one of Karl’s T’ai Chi classes.

“Out of all the T’ai Chi joints in the moving there, she decided against it. whole world,” Karl said, “she stumbled “I wanted to be in the building where into mine.”

David is,” she said. “It’s convenient. We After the class was over, they started can have lunch together, or I can run in dating. They’ve been married for 10 years. and talk to him face-to-face as opposed to Before coming to NIC, Karl lived on being across campus and not having that the East Coast and was in private practice connection.”

Working on the same campus does add as a psychologist in Philadelphia. a dynamic at home, they said.

Karl said he “got tired of the therapy “We have the same perspective,” Cherthing,” however, and started teaching yl said. “Everything that goes on here we when he moved to can talk about at home.”

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Cheryl Cunnington, a math instructor at NIC, and her husband David Cunnington, a biology instructor at NIC, provide comic relief while explaining the subtle nuances of working in the same place as your spouse. Gabe Green/Sentinel

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Time for a change in scenery Winter season ushers in new activities

Jake Martin ■ Staff Contibutor

Jamie Salinas, Elizabeth Welker Diana Smith and Sarah Welker create a sidewalk chalk drawing at Avista’s Power Down, Add Up contest. Gabe Green/Sentinel

NIC’s residence hall goes green Avista’s contest includes raffle, live music

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IC’s resident staff put on an energy awareness event Sept.

30 to promote Avistas Power Down, Add Up contest, which included an outdoor grill with free burgers and hotdogs, yard games, sidewalk chalk drawing, a raffle, and live music by former NIC student and recently retired leader of the campus church group ‘Thirst’ Ryan Hadden.

This contest is between the five colleges Avista Utilities supplies with power; Gonzaga, University of Idaho, Washington State University, Whitworth University and North Idaho College. This is the first year NIC and Whitworth have been invited to participate. Gonzaga won last year.

The contest to see which school and which living group can save the most power is for students living in on-campus

dorms or Greek housing. The top three living groups receive prizes and the top over-all university wins a traveling trophy and bragging rights for the next year. The contest is set up so that bigger colleges won’t have an advantage just because of size. However, the contest is based on the honor system so students will log into the website daily or weekly and report the things they are doing to conserve energy.

Students will perform small, energy saving steps such as turning off lights when leaving a room, turning off unused electronics, unplugging chargers, taking shorter showers or just not using as much hot water. According to Avista, last year Gonzaga and WSU students saved enough energy to power 419 homes, or light 591 homes for one day.

“We can’t wait to see how much energy the collective efforts of these students can save,” said Chris Drake, lead energy efficiency program manager for Avista.

“We hope to help students build good en-

ergy saving habits before they’re out on their own paying an energy bill.”

To some, it would seem as though Avista it trying to encourage people to stop using their product. In an email from Debbie Simock of Avista’s media department, some reasons are given.

“We know energy efficiency is the lowest cost, best new source of energy and we would rather encourage people to use less energy than have to build expensive wind farms or power plants,” Simock said.

Many students attended and enjoyed the free food and drink and gathered in support of the contest.

“The whole thing is to be conscious about using energy,” said Paula Czirr, the head live-in adviser of the NIC residence hall. It’s possible that now, with the new colleges included in the contest, some stronger rivalry and larger participation will ensue. Andrew Demarest, 19, computer animation, Boise, remained confident that NIC will take first place.

Students learn healthy eating habits Wellness workshop gives attendees fresh perspective Sarah Munds Staff Contributor

they get home because they’re star ving,” Kinson said. “Maybe they forgot to pack a lunch. The trick is… don’t let can of chips for lunch. Late yourself get to that star ved point.”

Why not eat one big meal once a day? night drinking binges. The “freshman 15.” The lifestyle Kinson explained that the body can’t of the college student is process a large meal as efficiently, espeless than healthy and, in some cases, is cially in a high-stress lifestyle. Instead, harmful. But do college students really she said to eat five to six small meals understand the consequences of this a day that are filled with high quality foods and protein. lifestyle? Too skip breakoften, the answer “When you eat dinner, do fast,“IfI Ican save is no.

L y n n e K i n - you think ‘What am I eating those calories up for night. Does son, health and to prevent cancer? What this work?” Kinwellness coach, about osteoporosis?” son smiled and the argued a dif feraudience laughed. ent approach to “No. This never eating in her lecLYNNE KINSON works.” ture “Eat Right – Health and Wellness Coach Another tip Be Well” presentKinson suggested ed September 19 in the Student Union Building. For her is to eat nutrient-rich food that’s actuhour-long class, Kinson answered the ally valuable to your body. The audience questions of why students are tired all threw out examples of this type of food, the time, why putting on weight gets such as spinach, whole grains, milk, yorather easy in older age and the mea- gurt, and fish.

Fitting good fats into the diet is also sures ever yone should take to have a important.

In fact, these fats are what better life. help the body feel satisfied after a meal.

“When you eat dinner, do you think So instead of cutting out fat altogether.

‘What am I eating to prevent cancer?

Kinson said to add foods such as olive What about osteoporosis?’” asked Kinand coconut oil to dinner. son “We need to eat to improve our “Research is showing that eliminatheath.” ing fat from your diet actually causes Kinson explained the motivation beweight gain,” said Kinson. “It’s good to hind many people’s eating habits. include some good fats in your meals.”

“Why am I eating? People eat when

She said not to be afraid to take supplements to boost your nutrient intake, either.

“I am a strong believer in supplements,” Kinson said. “We just don’t have the food quality that we used to.”

But knowing how to eat healthily is not enough to start a real lifestyle change, she said. During the lecture, Kinson explained how ever yone will need something to motivate change.

“You need to do a self-check to see what’s important,” Kinson said.

Finding a reason to change doesn’t have to be a deep or highly moving experience, either. Johanna Gerger, 20, gave her reasons for eating better.

“Overall, I think I eat somewhat healthier because of the P.E. class I took last semester,” said Gerger. “She (the P.E. instructor) was big on teaching us how to eat healthy balanced meals. But there are those days where fast food is easier.”

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work very often, even though they work out of the same office. Karl works evenings, and Judy sometimes comes into the office to help him. Their schedules sometimes align, allowing them to share lunch or dinner.

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Idaho. “I spent a good part of my life in Sweden and Europe and sort of got in touch with my inclination to teach,” he said. “I sort of belong in a classroom.”

Starting out with a master’s degree in social work, Judy tried school social work for a time, until the program was cancelled in Idaho. She also taught at

Spokane Community College. When the opportunity to teach at NIC came up, Judy said she thought it was “much better.”

Judy appreciated the dedicated atmosphere of the NIC campus.

“I’ve taught all over,” she said. “But I came back here, as I really enjoy this campus. The students are very academically oriented.”

Because their office hours are staggered, the two don’t see each other at

“I could’ve done so many other things, but I enjoy teaching sociology and social problems,” Judy said. “NIC is a great college. We enjoy being here.”

It’s only been a few weeks, but I can already tell I’m going to like living in Coeur d’Alene. It’s so beautiful here, unlike the endless fields of dust in which I grew up.

Now don’t get me wrong, I was born and lived for quite a while on the West Coast and will forever be a child of the Puget Sound. But I’ve spent the last eight years in a tiny farm town surrounded by wheat fields. Wheat fields may be pretty or inspiring to some, but I tend to be more par tial to trees, water and greenness. To me, it’s ver y refreshing here.

I can’t wait to see what it’s like here in the winter, but at the same time I’m sad that summer is coming to an end. It seemed like such a shor t summer this year; we barely got to enjoy it. Alas, some things can’t be changed. So let the snow come down, and let the snowboarding begin!

Honestly, I just star ted snowboarding two years ago. I’ve been to the mountain seven or eight times, but even after the first time I went, I knew I had found something I loved.

There is nothing quite like the feeling of sur fing the snow, the utter detachment from the rest of the world. It’s almost Zen in the way it forces you to forget about ever ything else and be totally in the moment. The speed the powder billowing up in your face, gives you a pure rush. For lack of a better term, flying is what I’m doing.

My fellow boarders and skiers know what I’m talking about.

The real issue is whether or not I’ll be able to keep my car r unning through the winter. It’s a tank and likes the snow. However the transmission is on its last shaky “There is leg. Plus the nothing exhaust pipe is br oken so quite like it sounds like a tr uck when the feeling of you star t it. surfing the As long as snow.” it r uns well enough to get me to JAKE MARTIN the mountain Staff Contributor on the weekends, I will be happy.

I have heard that in the winter there is a bus that will take students to one of the nearby mountains once a week. This may just be rumor, or a weird fair y tale. If said fair y tale turns out to be too good to be true, you could probably take a regular city bus to Lookout Pass. I think that’s the closest mountain to Coeur d’Alene.

I looked at Outdoor Pursuits trip lists and I only found one or two trips to nearby ski/snowboarding locations.

One of which was to Schweitzer. I don’t know about you, but I don’t have the money for that. I can spend three whole days at Lookout Pass for the same price as one day at Schweitzer.

It might be a cool idea to talk to Outdoor Pursuits and see about renting vehicles to take groups of students up on the weekends. Or possibly the dorm advisers could look into taking regular trips skiing or snowboarding as dorm events.

The small town I came from had many hills, so in the winter a favorite of mine was to simply grab my snowboard and jump in my friend’s truck.

He would then drive me to the top of one of the steeper streets and from there I would just snowboard down and around through town. Unfor tunately with the traf fic around here, and the abundance of law enforcement, I would say that pass-time will have to be retired.

Jake Martin is a writer for The Sentinel. His opinions are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Sentinel. Respond to this column online at nicsentinel.com.

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‘Cardinals Against Cancer’ walk for the cure Volunteers walk five-kilometer race for non-profit organization Carrie Rishsew Staff Contributor

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he Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is an event some students and staff feel strongly about.

Lynn Covey is not only the team leader for Cardinals Against Cancer, but a teammate to all the people walking or running.

Most of the teams were wearing bright green shirts except for two survivors of breast cancer, Nancy Edwards and Dr. Priscilla Bell, who wore bright pink shirts.

“Many of us at NIC have been touched in some way by breast cancer and this is a very small way that we can show our support for those we care about as well as our community,” Covey said.

Covey lost a great deal to breast cancer. Not only has she lost her youngest stepsister and grandmother; her aunt is living with the disease and some of her friends and co-workers who are survivors of breast cancer.

“So for me, Race for the Cure is about that one person in our community who is uninsured and cannot receive a mammogram or help with medical bills or resources,” Covey said.

“Raising awareness and funds for breast cancer is near and dear to my heart in my family,” she said. “Among my friends and within the NIC community, we have been touched by the loss of a loved one and we have had the joy of celebrating the survival of loved ones,” Covey said.

The program raised just under $1,400 with 40 people participating in the event.

“Most importantly though, the walk itself brings awareness to breast cancer – it gets people talking and hopefully moves us to action whether it is to schedule an exam, to become better informed, or to commit to taking better care of ourselves,” Covey said.

The Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure series is one of the largest 5K walks around the world. It was established to raise awareness as well as funds for breast cancer and to aid women in getting the help they would not normally be able to get otherwise. Of the proceeds that are raised in the Race For the Cure 75 percent stay in Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai and Shoshone counties. The remaining 25 percent of the funds go toward national research of breast cancer and its possible cures.

“The services funded in North Idaho include free mammograms, medical treatment for qualified breast cancer patients who cannot afford care, support services including support groups, assistance with finding financial resources, prescription refills, transportation to medical appointments and education about the warning signs of breast cancer, methods of early detection and the latest treatment options,” Covey said. “In the end the race is about others and if we helped just one person or brought awareness to just one person, then we did our job.”

Breast cancer survivors Dr. Priscilla Bell and Nancy Edwards participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5k walk. Courtesy Photo

Student author produces published novel Phoenix Whytock, 17, pens ‘The Good, Bad and Everything in Between’ Sarah Munds Staff Contributor

Pheonix Whytock had her first novel published at age 17. Courtesy Photo

French class gives Phoenix Whytock, 17, a headache. She loves dancing and playing the guitar. Her favorite reads include everything by Jane Austin and W.E.B Griffin. But unlike most kids her age, Whytock is a published author of a book of short stories.

“The Good, Bad and Everything In Between” in print since August 2011, contains stories ranging from romance to heartbreak, from life to loss. But this novel was not planned from the beginning. Instead, “The Good, Bad, and Everything Inbetween” was almost an accident.

“I didn’t plan on writing a book of short stories,” Whytock said. “But I kept writing them for people.”

Whytock also wrote short stories to combat writer’s block encountered when working on her two current full-length novels, “24” and “The Black Forrest”, stories about mystical worlds and fantasy. But with a pile of short stories laying around, many soon suggested that Whytock take this collection of odds-and-ends short stories and put them into a novel.

“I want people to take away a sense of inspiration and a feeling of something ac-

“Read everything, even if you don’t like complished,” Whytock said, “feelings of adit or think that it’s boring,” Whytock said. venture and that you can go on.”

“Don’t make a cliché plot. (Your book) “The Good, Bad, and Everything Inbedoesn’t need to be grammar-correct either. tween” contains stories that cover the whole It just needs to be yours.” gambit. The short story “Never Let Me Go” Reading all sorts of literature, Whytock even had the author in tears through choicexplained, is the only way to get a good es that had to be made with characters she grasp on language. But you don’t have to be loved, particularly the ones that had to die. an English wizard to “I was bawling my eyes out!” “I want people to take away write a good book.

“Spell check and I Whytock said. a sense of inspiration and are secret lovers,” said “But I end up killWhytock, who writes ing my characters a feeling of something every Saturday as a all the time.” accomplished.” part of her author’s Throughout schedule. “I write no her writing camatter what.” reer, though, it’s PHOENIX WHYTOCK “No matter what” been Whytock’s Author includes working family that has through writer’s block inspired her writing. In fact, the name Whytock means “the as well, the reason that many of her short family of scribes” in Scottish. But it wasn’t stories were created. Sometimes, though, just the name that inspired Whytock’s love Whytock just needs a break to collect her thoughts before going back to write. of stories and storytelling.

“I’ll step away from the computer,” Why“My dad told me sea stories instead of tock said. “A lot of authors don’t to that. But fairy tales,” Whytock said.

I write the scene in my head and come back Whytock’s advice for the aspiring writer later. Sometimes, I’ll play a song over and stems from words of wisdom her mother gave to her when she was just beginning to over to help me write a chapter.” write.

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s I stand on the corner of College Drive and Garden Avenue to make my highly introspective trek to the beach for a smoke, a large diesel F-250 passes me. Its tailpipe spews something resembling the antagonist from “Fern Gully.” In spite of the obviousness of this assault on our lungs, this transgression will go virtually unreprimanded.

Despite the excessive amount of black smoke that winds around the rubber testicles hanging from his trailer hitch, I would be the one more likely to face retribution from an angry mob for simply smoking one cigarette.

It’s no secret that society has been aggressively targeting smokers for almost two decades, but the restrictions of my rights as a smoker have finally reached their pinnacle; I’m no longer allowed to smoke on the very campus where I spend most of my time.

OK, I know people don’t want to smell it, and I get it. Fortunately for them, I’ve given their predicament some serious thought, and I think I’ve found a solution: Don’t stand next to it.

Really, it’s hard for me to believe people are sincerely afraid of the dangers of second-hand smoke if they’re willing to approach a smoker with the intention of lecturing them, when they should be running for cover if they truly believed in the deadly carcinogens to which they might be exposed.

Proponents of a smoke-free NIC will argue that we all share this air, and that’s exactly my point as well. This current system doesn’t resemble sharing in the slightest. There has to be at least 100,000 gallons of air in NIC’s immediate atmosphere, and not a single spoonful is reserved for smokers.

I’m not the type to complain about

a problem without offering what would be, in my opinion, a mutually beneficial solution.

If we were to build small enclosures or “smoker pods” in convenient yet discreet places around campus, I think everybody would be happy. Hell, we

could even paint them Cardinal red.

Everybody wins.

However, for as much sympathy as I have for smokers, I’ll admit we’ve been abusing our rights, and now we’re at least partially responsible for these extreme measures. It’s important to remember we should be standing at least 20 feet from an entrance while smoking, and it’s always poor form to smoke around children and the elderly.

That being said, all I’m arguing is that issues non-smokers have can easily be avoided with a little planning on the part of the college, and a little consideration from the smoker.

But to restrict smoking all together is like solving a headache with a guillotine. Smokers pay their tuition just like everyone else.

In light of this fact I’d like to pose just one simple question regarding our air: Can’t we just share it?

“The restrictions of my rights as a smoker have finally reached their pinnacle; I’m no longer allowed to smoke on the very campus where I spend most of my time” MICHAEL PAQUIN smoke if you got ‘em

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Tobacco-free campus best for everyone Angel Tesch Staff Contributor

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avid Tesch smoked most of his life. He was a solider, a father, and the kind of man that you’d want to have around. He was an Army soldier, so a lot of his friends smoked, causing him to be around smoke most of the time.

After a while, he contracted lung cancer. He spent the next few years slowly losing his strength. The sickness was hard on his family as well, watching him suffer in constant pain.

He died of lung cancer at 49, leaving behind a 4-yearold daughter, a wife and seven other children. He was my father. I’ve seen firsthand the dangers of second-hand smoke, and I feel the NIC ban of tobacco is a good thing for the health of the community.

Many things have been proven to cause cancer, and tobacco is among them. In today’s world we have smog, pollution and more factors making the air less safe for humans. This is certainly making the air less safe and healthy for every generation that is to come.

If one thing can be stopped, why shouldn’t it?

Tobacco has been proven to cause many kinds of cancer. Cigarette smoking causes lung cancer while chewing tobacco causes gum cancer. And tobacco doesn’t

just cause cancer. There are still many more kinds of tobacco-related illnesses, like emphysema.

Some forms of tobacco hurt others who aren’t even the first party in question, such as second-hand smoke.

This is one of the leading causes of lung cancer. Ridding the world of toxic fumes is something that could have been done long ago.

Now, in Idaho, there is a law that states you must be at least 20 feet away from a publicly owned building when you smoke. Little to no smokers follow that law; if they did maybe it wouldn’t be as big of an issue.

Maybe NIC should have smokerfriendly areas because it is hard for an addicted person to go hours without a cigarette or other forms of tobacco.

The deprivation can be hard and may cause academic stress for NIC’s smoking student population.

On the flipside, why should nonsmokers be subjected to yet another harmful chemical in the air? With all the potential health problems in today’s world, forcing people to be exposed to smoke when it can be stopped does more harm than good.

“As a non-smoker it’s nice,” said Zack Cooper, 18, nursing.

No smoking on campus means less litter. Before this rule was enacted, it wasn’t hard to find a cigarette butt on the ground. While not every smoker litters, it is a fact that there tends to be a lot in areas frequented by the smoking population. A clean NIC provides a better working environment.

While NIC’s tobacco-free policy may not be something everyone agrees with, it is necessary and proactive in maintaining a healthy student body.

“Why should non-smokers be subjected to yet another harmful chemical in the air? With all the potential health problems in today’s world, forcing people to be exposed to smoke when it can be stopped does more harm than good.”

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Midfielder Tia Sharp manages to keep possession of the ball despite a little bit of contact from her opponent. Ethan Schlussler/Sentinel

Running a perfect season Lady Cards roll into Week 5 with a 10-0 record Emily Schell Staff Contributor The NIC women’s soccer team has continued its dominance this season, earning a perfect 10-0 record and the No. 9 ranking in the nation.

The most recent game occurred on Sept. 28 against the Community Colleges of Spokane Sasquatch. They posted a 4-2 victory that weekend after trailing by two points at half time.

NIC had travelled to Rock Springs, Wyo. for two games on Sept. 23 and 24.

The Cardinals destroyed their first opponent, Western Wyoming Community College with a 7-2 win.

That win was pivotal for the team because it qualified the women for the NJCAA District B playoffs. The playoff site has yet to be announced.

On the second away game, they had a narrow victory against Western Nebraska Community College, posting a 1-0 score.

Freshman Anna Valentine punched the only goal into the net at 55 minutes.

“They were a really tough opponent,”

said freshman midfielder Kellee Tilson, 19.

The Lady Card’s highest scoring game came over the weekend of Sept. 16 and 18. The women first played the Northwest College Trappers and posted a score of 4-1 on home turf.

“They got one on us in the second half,” said coach Dan Hogan. “It caught us by surprise and caught our goal keeper a little by surprise. She just couldn’t get there in time.”

Then on Sept. 18, the Lady Cards destroyed the University of Idaho club team with an outlandish score of 12-1.

“University of Idaho club team was a little weaker than opponents we faced recently,” said Hogan “We played a little slower because of that, because we could.”

NIC topped off a set of three on the road shutouts with their game that happened on Sept. 14.

They played the Eastern Oregon University Mountaineers and tacked up a 4-0 victory.

Three goals came within a six-minute time span in the second half. Their shut-

out streak started with the wins on Sept.

9 and 10.

“We expected a pretty tough physical match from a four year school,” Hogan said. “In the second half, we came out a lot quicker. It was a good match for us.”

Hogan said the girls came out in the first half working on their possession game and were knocking the ball around pretty good. He said the rally in the second half boosted the confidence on the whole team.

The girls had good things to say about Northwest along with the other teams and that showed the sportsmanship and mindset of the team.

“They have really good players and were a really tough opponent for us,” said Tilson. “We just needed to stay strong,” The women linger in the excitement of being undefeated, but remain focused and ready for the next challenge.

“I guess you could say that was a good victory for us but we need to make sure our defense and everything stays tough,” Tilson said. “We can continue to build up and make it to nationals.”

Softball scrimmages show promise Mudhens, Big Bend try to adapt as NIC rallies through the fall season Eric Rivera Sports Editor NIC has sports that they excel in and softball continues to be one of them. The Lady Cards have continued to shine in their fall scrimmages by dominating the Spokane Mudhens, 2-1 games on Sept.

24 and Big Bend Community College, 2 games and a tie on Oct. 1.

Freshman Amber Meyers stepped up to the plate and slammed two home runs for NIC in game one and three.

“We always talk about getting one percent better every day,” Meyers said.

“I think we are just going to move up and get more in shape and our hitting will get better.”

NIC played a rematch against the Spokane Mudhens on Oct. 2. Due to deadline, the stats weren’t available about that game. Coach Don Don Williams spoke before that game about adjustments they would make before they took on the Mudhens.

“We need to come out stronger in the first game,” Williams said. “I think we will make better adjustments on their pitching after seeing them last week, so thats what we will be doing.”

The NIC softball program has a strong ritual that has been going on for years.

Alumni who used to play softball for the Lady Cards returned for the annual Alumni Match held on Sept. 17.

Testing this year’s batch of student athletes, the NIC team proved that the torch of knowledge had been passed from the alumni, posting a 6-2 victory in the first

game followed by 7-1 win in game two.

“I think for the first outing it was not bad,” said Williams. “They came out and executed defense and our pitching was good for the first game. I think that we can probably produce a few more runs but not bad for the first game.”

NIC’s defense held its ground throughout both games. In the second game, the only score from the alumni team was posted in the first inning.

This year’s team said they noticed a change in behavior from their teammates as the games progressed.

“When we started to begin, it was a lot of nerves,” said sophomore infielder Ashley Moon, 19, graphic design. “Afterward you could start to feel everybody loosen up and start to get into the feel of it. It was nice.”

Nine sophomores and 16 freshmen fill out this year’s roster. Moon said that team cohesiveness, comfort and unfamiliarity are a few hurdles the ladies must overcome as the season rolls on.

For many of the alumni, they said this game is a chance to reconnect with times now past.

“I feel like the alumni games are kind of like a reunion every year for us just to Danielle Hockette chucks and kicks up see each other, because playing softball dust against the Alumni. Eric Rivera/Sentinel here you become such a tight knit family,” positive outlook on her group. said alumnus Jessica Hyatt, 21. “You do everything together and then after people “[Our team] has never worked togethstart to leave, you kind of grow apart. So er before, so we are switching the line up being here kind of brings you back to that quite a bit,” said coach Williams. “We just same feeling.” have to find the right combination of what The scrimmages are rounding out this works and get them working together on fledgling team and Coach Williams has a the field as well.”

There are times that I wonder why professional athletes do the things they do. Many make salaries that most of us may never see in a lifetime. Millions of dollars get dropped on them and they still can’t manage to stay out of controversy.

Take Tiger Woods for example. His rise to the top as the world’s best golfer just wasn’t enough so he had to go and fool around on his gorgeous European wife.

Then there was the Michael Vick controversy some years back. When does making millions justify the cruelty of running a dog-fighting ring?

To top it all off, many Americans sat on the edge of their seats all summer hoping the NFL lockout would be resolved before the start of the season.

An insane amount of money gets thrown around, but it never seems like enough.

Two weeks ago, another NFL related issues came to center stage. On Sept. 19, two players for the Buffalo Bills had to showcase their drama skills by pretending to be hurt when the St. Louis Rams were running a no-huddle rush down the field.

Defensive players Deon Grant and Jacquian Williams both fell to the field like sacks of potatoes, even though they had survived the last play and were walking around just fine moments before that.

When I heard about this, I was literally shocked. Who in their right mind would do something like that with all the cameras rolling?

I never played football as a youth, but I did play soccer. I reveled in every moment I could play and hated taking an injury timeout. There were times I would shake off a slide tackle and continue limping around the field. I refused to succumb to the pain.

After the Bills’ fiasco, the NFL commission issued a warning to all the teams saying that they wouldn’t tolerate these kinds of actions on field and would start issue fines for observing any blatantly fake injuries.

I wondered at that point if college athletics had any kind of rules in place to prevent our own players from committing a falsified injury. I sought out a few people on campus to see if they could enlighten me on the subject.

In the athletic office, I had a moment to talk with NIC Booster Club and Athletics Activities Coordinator Patty Stewart and she shared a similar view.

She felt that many of our student athletes wouldn’t fake any kind of injury because every moment was precious on the field.

When a group of unpaid student athletes are fighting for game time, it’s not likely anyone wants to give up their spot easily. That is true love for the game.

Before I finalized my opinion, I sought out the head of it all, Athletic Director Al Williams. What he said about everything actually opened my mind to a new view.

He explained that though it might be unethical to fake an injury, many sporting events over the years have been decided by strategic moves played on the field.

If our players are running out of gas, it might be a pivotal move to fake an injury and allow the team to recover for a minute.

Those extra moments to catch their breath could be the deciding factor on who wins.

I won’t defend the Bills’ action on the field that Monday night, especially when they were ahead that game, but I do see both sides of the fence.

Maybe the NFL players could benefit from a couple acting classes. It’s not like they can’t afford it. At least they should be conscious that the camera is always rolling, so play that “strategic move“ with care.

Eric Rivera is an editor for The Sentinel. His opinions are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Sentinel. Respond to this column online at nicsentinel.com.

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Media Day bragging showcase Coaches talk about success, future goals Benaiah Cheevers Staff Contributor NIC’s Athletic Director Al Williams and all of NIC’s coaches held a coaches’ media day last week. Williams was accompanied by all of the head coaches, assistants, some players, members of the media, and others.

The lunch and conference took place at the Coeur d’Alene Resort at 11:30 a.m. Dick Haugen narrated the event.

All of the coaches spoke for about five to seven minutes about themselves and their teams.

Women’s head soccer coach Dan Hogan talked about how his team is willing to work hard and try new things. As of last week, the Lady Cardinals have four players that have scored eight or more goals.

Hogan is in his 14th season and ninth year as head women’s soccer coach. In the 2008 season, his Cardinal team made its first trip to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national tournament where the team earned third place.

Men’s head soccer coach Ken Thompson, spoke about having a passion not only for soccer but for school and helping his players to achieve their goals.

Thompson has nearly ten years of coaching experience and played at the collegiate level for Gonzaga University and Seattle Pacific University. He earned a B.A. from Gonzaga University and a J.D. from American University.

Thompson is a Coeur d’Alene native, and as a former Idaho Gatorade Soccer Player of the Year in high school, he has deep roots in the soccer community within and beyond the Inland Northwest. This year the Men’s Soccer team has 17 new players and six returners.

Jared Phay returns for his eighth season as the head coach of the Cardinals Men’s Basketball team and looks to continue to build on his program’s success.

Phay has enjoyed great success in his tenure at NIC, being named Region 18 Coach of the Year three times. Phay has led the Cardinals to three SWAC championships, one as co-champions in the 2005-2006 season and outright conference cham“It’s not a pionships in 20082009 and 2009-2010 question when his teams of if we posted back-to-back are going 27-win seasons.

The SWAC to win, it’s conference is conhow we are sidered the toughgoing to go est junior college conference in the about it.” country. Last season, Phay led the Cardinals to the first Pat Whitcomb ever No. 1 national Head Wrestling Coach ranking in school history.

Prior to being named head coach at NIC, Phay was an assistant coach for two seasons at NIC under Hugh Watson, who recently retired from coaching.

Phay said NIC basketball standouts Conner White and Jordan McCloud will be key players for the team this year. Both are sophomores this year and will be leaders for the new Cardinal team.

Chris Carlson enters his eighth season as head coach of the NIC’s women’s basketball team and is coming off of an incredible national championship season where he was named the National Coach of the Year.

This was NIC’s third consecutive top ten finish at the NJCAA national championships in Salina, KA. It also makes seven straight seasons of more than 20 wins while capturing the SWAC tournament championship all three seasons.

“The girls are buying in right now and working really hard,” said Carlson. “We’re doing all the little things that we can to get ready so we are really excited. We’re going to do the absolute best we can do every single day, and the rest will take care of itself.”

This year is Pat Whitcomb’s 15th season as NIC wrestling head coach. He enters the year with three national titles under his belt and an NIC career record of 199-36-2.

“It’s not a question of if we’re going to win, it’s how we’re going to go about it,” said Whitcomb.

Whitcomb has been honored as the National Coach of the Year twice and has received the Region 18 Coach of the Year Award seven times.

Whitcomb was instrumental in bringing the 2011 NJCAA national wrestling championships to Spokane, Wash., where the Cardinals captured an exciting secondplace finish. The team this year has 45 wrestlers.

Volleyball head coach Kandice Kelly

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Striking a Superman pose, team captain Stephen Populus and co. stare down the U. of I punter late in the second half. Eric Rivera/Sentinel

Cardinals, Osprey work together in failed attempt to swoop in for second title Chanse Watson Staff Contributor The NIC rugby club failed to defend its title at the 11th annual Kootenai Cup, finishing with a 2-1 record after the chaos on the field settled.

“Overall, I would say we played well,” said coach Joe Malloy. “I was most impressed with the heart the rookies had out there. You just can’t teach that.”

NIC was supposed to make its first appearance of the year in Cardinal red at the tournament.

Due to a paperwork mishap, NIC had to merge with the North Idaho men’s rugby club, the Osprey, in order to compete. This wasn’t the first time the two teams worked together in a series of games.

Not all players were enthusiastic about the Cardinal-Osprey merger at the tournament.

“We played well, but the combined teams add a little bit more confusion,” said Cardinal and physical plant worker Adam Mortensen.

The University of Idaho rugby team won the tournament this year handing the Cardinal-Osprey hybrid a loss in the first game they played. Despite the sluggish start, returning sophomore captain Steven Populus said he didn’t let the results put a damper on his mood.

“We will be good competition in this tournament,” said Populus. “There is definitely room for improvement.”

The Cardinal-Osprey hybrid looked to redeem themselves in their second game against Bozeman, and with a final score of 31-7, they did just that. Flanker Ray Blacketer pointed out a few things they did during that game. Making more try’s, which is rugby terminology for goals, was at the top of the list.

“We need to score more try’s, and we really need to work on tackling,” Blacketer said. “We had three guys on one; it’s not necessary.”

Determined on not leaving the tournament with a negative record, the defending champions won their final game against

Butte 45-0. Flankers don’t normally score often in rugby, but Blacketer succeeded in running the ball in for a try during their game against Butte.

“This was our best game of the tournament, and it made my whole season to see Ray [Blacketer] get to run it in and score,” said Malloy.

Even without earning the first place title for a second year, Malloy said he was enthusiastic about the tournament’s turnout.

Veteran Osprey player Carlos Valero said he was “excited” to have NIC players mixed in with his team in an attempt to defend the title. At the days end, he voiced a positive opinion about the tournament.

“Honor and respect is not exclusively given to the team who wins the trophy,” said Valero. “In rugby, it is just as important to have a successful social event during and after the tournament.”

Coach Malloy and the NIC rugby players look forward to playing without the Osprey in their season opener Oct. 8 at Gonzaga University.

Men’s soccer trying to comeback late in fall Team looks to home games for redemption Emily Schell Staff Contributor The NIC men’s soccer team continued to struggle this season, posting a 1-3-1 record in the last three weeks. The men haven’t been able to find a groove to work into this whole season.

“We weren’t playing at the top of our game,” said freshman defender Chad Franck, 18.

The most recent game came against the Community Colleges of Spokane Sasquatch, where they posted a tie with score 1-1. The Cardinals have an away rematch against the Sasquatch on Oct. 19.

NIC had no luck on the road when they played in Rock Springs, Wyo. on Sept. 23 and 25. They added two losses to their record that weekend.

The first game against Western Wyoming Community College resulted in a 2-4 loss. Sophomore midfielder Matt Lieggi scored in the first half by bouncing the ball off of a Mustang defender into the net.

Freshman Mike Leptich scored the only other goal late in the second half.

On the second day, NIC lost to the

Western Nebraska Community College Cougars by a score of 1-3.

“It was a fast paced game,” said goalkeeper Dana Ashton, 20. “They were good but got some cheap goals. The momentum just shifted and got us down.”

The team’s only win in the last three weeks happened during home games on Sept. 16 and 18.

On Sept. 16, NIC lost to Northwest College Trappers 1-4. This was the second week in a row that they lost out to the Trappers. Sophomore midfielder Chad Ward posted the only goal for the game in the first half.

Thompson said that in the Northwest match, the guys played slow and played better the first 65 minutes.

“The last 10 minutes things just began to devolve,” said Thompson “We went home and changed the way we defended and our lineup.”

The men managed to shut out the University of Idaho club team on Sept. 18 with a 4-0 victory. Lieggi punched a 18-yard goal into the net during that game.

The University of Idaho club match showcased a more physical and prepared

Dodging and dashing, sophomore defender Eli Kesselheim moves up the field against Northwest College. Gabe Green/Sentinel

set of Cardinals despite the size difference between the two teams.

“They were definitely the biggest team we’ve seen all year,” Thompson said. “We tried to be more specific in our training, but basically we just had more patience.”

The men play two home games next week, one on Oct. 7 and 9.

NIC golf starts off slow fall season Fledgling teams head to invitationals, placed in top 15 at Cheney Garrett Cabeza Staff Contributor The NIC men and women’s golf teams have begun to take a full swing at the fall season. The Rolly Williams Classic Golf Tournament brought in some extra funds to the golf program after a disappointing top 15 finish earlier in September at the Palouse Invitational held in Cheney.

The women’s golf team was invited to the Whitman Invitational in Walla Walla held on Oct. 1 and 2, but due to deadline restrictions the results are unavailable.

A team consisting of Rolly Williams and his family won the fifth annual Rolly

Williams Classic Golf Tournament at the Avondale Golf Club in Hayden on Sept. 23.

The Williams team consisted of Rolly, Tony, Derrick and Darren Williams. Rona Williams, the daughter of Rolly, was also at the tournament and had the longest drive of the day.

The event doubled as a fundraiser that benefited the NIC golf program. Participants golfed 18 holes, received a free shirt and were treated to dinner provided by Qdoba Mexican Grill.

“There was good weather, and the participants had fun,” said NIC head golf coach Derrick Thompson.

On Sept. 12 and 13, the NIC men’s golf

team placed fourteenth at the Palouse Invitational in Pullman. The Cardinals shot a team score of 927 between both days falling two strokes behind thirteenth place Whitworth University.

“I‘m a little disappointed we let Whitworth pass us up in the last day of the tournament,” Thompson said.

Four of the six freshmen in the entire field played for the NIC squad. One of them, Drew Ferguson out of Belgrade, Mont., finished in a four-way tie for 59th place by shooting a 229 (+16) to lead NIC. Freshman Spencer Skipper from Coeur d’Alene took

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aucous roars emanated from the crowd. Bloodlust could be felt amongst all those who witnessed the event.

The scene could be paralleled with days of old, like when Rome’s age of the gladiators kept spectators on the edge of their seats.

This wasn’t any ordinary saturday night at North Idaho College’s gym. The NIC booster club teamed up with Trevor Prangley’s American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) to host North Idaho Fight Night on Sept. 17.

The event was supposed to have 10-action packed events, but after a few alterations to the fight ticket, only seven fights came to fruition.

The main event featured Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter and former NIC student Trevor Prangley (24-8) knocked out Portland fighter Tony King in 25 seconds into the fight after his original opponent failed to show.

“I was supposed to fight Derek Anderson tonight but he wasn’t man enough to step up to the ring,” said Prangley. “I would like to thank Tony King for stepping up last minute to fill the spot tonight.”

Prangley runs an AKA affiliation in town and had three professional fighters from his academy racking up stats that night. The first pro bout started off with the heavyweight class. Josh “The Machine” Queen (4-2) forced his opponent Kyle “Kodiak” Keeney to tap out in the third round by armbar submission.

The second pro bout added blood to drama in the ring. The 155-pound class pitted AKA’s Arley “Spiderman” George against Spokane fighter Austin Peaker. Almost three minutes into the round, a doctor stopped the fight and

Looking to draw blood. Arley George of AKA tags his opponent Austin Peaker multiple times in Bout #4. George went on to win by doctor stoppage in the first round. Eric Rivera /Sentinel

ruled in George’s favor due to Peaker’s excessive bleeding when George landed a few good blows. George riled up the crowd with his trademark move of jumping and hanging from the fence after he improved his professional record to 4-2.

Jerome Jones (2-2) of TKO kickboxing out

of Spokane increased the crowd’s intensity during the third round of pro fighting. He won by guillotine submission against Jacob Harkness 81 seconds into the first round. He said this adds a new vitality to his outlook as a career fighter. “[This win] really means a lot because I

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lost my first two as a professional and then I won my last one and this one,” said Jones.

“It is kind of like a fresh start, like I can start heading in the positive direction.”

Prangley’s AKA had their final pro win in the fourth fight. “Iron” Will Nolan (4-2), for AKA, and Chris “the Ginger Ninja” Ensley fought in the 185-pound class. Nolan was able to submit his opponent at 1:05 into the first round, winning by a rear naked choke hold.

After all the chaos and turmoil, Prangley asked for a moment of silence to remember those who perished in 9/11.

Prangley hails out of Cape Town, South Africa, and said that in comparison to his home country, freedom and democracy truly exists in the United States and he wanted to express his gratitude for those that were lost in one of our nation’s worst terrorist attacks in history.

Prangley was born in 1972 and attended NIC until 1998, when he transferred to Missouri State University. During his career as a wrestler for NIC, he received All-American honors twice, took eighth place his freshman year, and runner-up his sophomore year. In his sophomore match, Prangley was ahead on points up until the final match where a torn ACL prevented him from placing any higher.

Prangley has also competed in many UFC fights, showcasing his talent in “UFC 48,” where he defeated Curtis Stout by submission. His record for the organization currently stands at 2-2.

He has gone on to fight in many other organizations, including overseas in Japan recently.

He lost by KO to Tatsuya Mizuno on July 16 this year, so he said this win reaffirms that he still has some fight left in him.

“I wanted to bring a different image to MMA and I think we accomplished that,” said Prangley. “I am hoping it has a big future here, but we will see how it goes. I mean, it was a decent turnout tonight. We will do the math, but I think we will be back here for sure.”

NIC students ride gray waves in style with popular mode of transportation Benaiah Cheevers Staff Contributor A wise man once said that if you try to defy gravity, you’d end up falling and breaking your neck. So why do extreme sports athletes like Tony Hawk fly 20 feet up a half pipe? How does Travis Pastrana amaze people every year with his motorcycle stunts?

Well, people like Hawk and Pastrana are daring and have a passion for their extreme sports. Longboarding is not quite as extreme as a lot of sports, but it is becoming a popular trend.

Many NIC students said they have discovered that longboards are not only pretty cool, but also a great way to cruise around the campus. In a world looking for green alternatives, it is a great way to reduce our carbon footprint as well.

A longboard is similar and related to a surfboard or snowboard, but with wheels.

The beauty of riding these sidewalk cruisers is the fact that anyone can ride them during the summer when there isn’t any snow on the ground.

Dorian Kaiser, 20, criminal justice, knows what the longboarding experience is all about. He said that he recently had a longboard deck custom made, while he

ordered the trucks, bearings, and wheels separately.

He said getting a board custom made is usually about $40 cheaper than buying one at the store or online.

“I like to longboard because I can get around faster and I just like to feel the breeze on my face, said Kaiser. “It’s just a really cool and relaxing experience for me.

Also, most students have to park about five to ten minutes away so it’s a great way to shorten up the time from your car to the classroom.”

Longboards can be used for cruising, downhill racing, slalom racing, sliding, or just to get around easily. Longboards are designed for descending on hills, sliding, carving, “dancing”, or just to glide around.

Most longboards measure 33 to 59 inches. There are several shapes of longboards, such as pintails, flat-nose riders, drop-through decks, drop decks and boards with the same shape of a standard skateboard.

Longboard decks are typically made from wood ply anywhere from two to 11 layers, usually 2 mm in thickness, composed of birch, bamboo or maple.

Mid-length boards are 37 to

“When I get out of my night class around 8

p.m. there is almost nobody on campus. It’s awesome just to let everything go and ride down the middle of the street and enjoy how quiet and peaceful it is.”

BRIAN FEELY NIC student and longboard enthusiast

50 inches and are the most versatile. Their heavier weight makes them less suitable for skateboarding tricks, but contributes to a more fluid motion by providing more momentum.

The longboard’s design allows for big turns or quick short carves similar to the motions of surfers or snowboarders.

“Longboarding is different than skateboarding because skateboarding today is more about going to the skate park and doing tricks,” said Kaiser. “Longboards are almost like the bike version of a skateboard

because with a bike you can just ride places, relax, lean and turn one way or another. It’s just great for getting around.”

Brandon Feely, a 19 year-old Pre-Pharmacy major at NIC, said that longboarding is a great way to get from place to place faster and it’s just fun.

“When I get out of my night class around 8:00 p.m. there is almost nobody on campus. It’s awesome just let everything go and ride down the middle of the street and enjoy how quiet and peaceful it is,” said Feely. “Good music can make a ride during the day peaceful also. Another fun way to ride is to find a hill and glide down it not having to worry about pushing, just riding.”

Longboards are commercially available in a variety shapes and sizes and can be purchased online at websites like www.thelongboardstore.com and www.cdalongboards.com.

Local stores in Coeur d’Alene like Pyramid Skate Shop, Zumies, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Lectric Longboard Co., and Coeur d’Alene LongBoards are also good places to shop for a new ride.

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is in her first year at NIC and coached at the University of Montana for three years prior to coming to NIC. Kelly was the 2002 Montana Gatorade Girls Volleyball Player of the Year and led Roundup High School to four Class B state titles while starring for the Panthers as a setter and outside hitter.

There are only five returners left from the previous year’s volleyball team. Kelly said that this year has been a slow start and going into their first tournament the team had a lot of injuries.

“We have high hopes for this season, said Kelly. “We knew that going into this year our team was much shorter than others teams, so we have had to overcome that

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Sophomore Justin Newton, Kalispell, finished in a four-way tie for 67th place shooting a 234 (+21) for the Cardinals, while freshman Brennan Stillinger, Coeur d’Alene shot a 236 (+23) for 73rd place.

Freshman Taylor Reed from Sheridan, Wyo. tied for 76th place.

San Jose State University (SJSU) won the tournament, shooting 842 as a team, followed by Utah Valley University (UVU) with a team score of 859. Washington State

height disadvantage.”

Derrick Thompson is in his second season as head men’s and women’s golf coach and his fourth year with the program, having served two years as an assistant coach. He said that this is a year with high expectations.

“We have a lot of depth and I think this year will be interesting,” said Thompson.

“So far the competition has been tough.”

The women’s golf team only has two returners from last year. The men’s team only has two returners also, with 11 freshmen.

Softball this year has eight returning players. Coach Don Don Williams talked about her team this year and said that the team is getting better every week.

“It’s going to come to who produces in the circle and who scores the most runs to win a SWAC championship this spring,” said Williams.

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University finished six strokes behind UVU with a score of 865.

The Idaho powerhouses, Boise State and the University of Idaho, finished fourth and fifth in the tournament. Boise State shot an 869 as a team, while the University of Idaho tied with Loyola Marymount University of Los Angeles, Calif. with a score of 871.

Jarred Bossio of the University of Idaho had the best score in the tournament with a score of 205 (-8). Four SJSU golfers finished in the top five overall in the tournament, including Jay Myers, who placed second with a 209 (-4), followed closely by Christopher Lang, who shot a 210 (-3). Matt Hovan and Justin Estrada tied for fifth with a 212 (-1).

Volleyball rallies at home in five sets Lady Cards upset No. 3 CSI, No. 4 Miami-Dade in three-week span Garrett Cabeza Staff Contributor

Tipping the ball, sophomore Spencer Smiley-Schultz flies high at the first home game. Ethan Schlussler/Sentinel

The NIC volleyball team (13-7 overall, 2-1 conference play) came back from a 2-0 deficit to beat No. 3 College of Southern Idaho (CSI) in five sets on Saturday at Christianson gymnasium.

NIC lost the first two sets 25-23 and 25-18 before rebounding to claim the next three 2624, 25-15 and 15-11.

“We got beat in five in Salt Lake City,” said freshman setter Sierra Pancho. “We won the first two, and that wasn’t going to happen again.”

Pancho led the way with 52 assists, while Yang contributed 20 kills in the match. Janele Vogt added 12 kills.

The NIC Volleyball team opened Scenic West Athletic Conference play on the road losing to Salt Lake Community College and beating Snow College on Sept. 23 and 24.

No. 7 Salt Lake defeated the Lady Cardinals in five sets with scores of 25-22, 25-15, 17-25, 24-26 and 15-10. Sierra Pancho led the team with 48 assists. Yang Yang added 25 kills, 16 digs, five blocks and an ace. Janele Vogt had 15 kills and three blocks and Emily Sarff

contributed with 18 digs.

“We were pumped up early,” said coach Kandice Kelly. “We didn’t make very many errors, and they made a lot of errors, but they made adjustments later in the game.”

NIC then traveled to Ephraim, Utah to face Snow College. The Lady Cardinals beat the Badgers in five sets with scores of 19-25, 25-21, 25-18, 25-27 and 16-14.

Previously, the North Idaho College volleyball team was victorious in three out of their four matches at the second College of Southern Idaho (CSI) tournament of the season on September 16 and 17.

In the Lady Cardinals first match, they upset fourth-ranked Miami Dade by sweeping them in three sets with scores of 25-15, 25-18 and 25-21.

“We weren’t going to out power them, so we tipped,” head coach Kandice Kelly said.

“The girls played hard and had a lot of fun.”

Sierra Pancho led the team with 25 assists, while Yang contributed 15 kills and eight digs.

Sabrina Ewing added seven kills and freshman outside hitter Kendall Bergsten, out of Phoenix, Ariz., had four aces.

The Lady Cardinals then faced SWAC rival and seventh-ranked Salt Lake Community Col-

lege. NIC was defeated in four sets with scores of 14-25, 27-25, 20-25 and 18-25.

“Salt Lake is a good team,” Kelly said. “You have to give them credit. We tried to out power them and they double and triple blocked us.”

Pancho led the team in assists with 32 and also contributed with 13 digs. Yang had 14 kills and four blocks and Janele Vogt capitalized on every kill attempt finishing 10 for 10.

The next day, NIC went on to beat number 12 in the nation Barton Community College of Great Bend, Kan. NIC lost the first set 23-25, but went on to win the next three 25-14, 25-12 and 25-14.

Pancho was the team leader with 42 assists. Yang led the Lady Cardinals with 17 kills, and Vogt was right behind her with 15.

Brooklyn Bradbury finished with 15 digs to lead the team and Emily Sarff added 12.

Later in the day, NIC beat Yavapai Community College from Prescott, Ariz. in three sets with scores of 25-18, 25-11 and 25-23. Pancho led the Lady Cardinals with 37 assists, while Yang filled the stat sheet with 18 kills, four blocks and eight digs. Mariah Smith had 12 kills and 12 digs and Sarff added 15 digs.

“Our serving is getting better, and we’re getting more consistent,” said Kelly.

Brian Williams Memorial Ride makes second run Former alumnus is remembered for his love of environmental science with two scholarship funds Benaiah Cheevers Staff Contributor Brian Williams will always be remembered by those that loved him and his story continues to inspire hundreds of people every year. Family, friends, and bike riders alike gathered to honor a fallen NIC graduate in a second annual memorial bike ride held on Saturday, Sept. 10.

The event started and finished at O’Shay’s Irish Pub & Eatery where participants gathered to sign in for the ride which was different this year from last year. Instead of a ride to Canfield Mountain, this year’s ride was a pok-

er run to seven different businesses around Coeur d’Alene. They included Cricket’s, Terra Sports, Capone’s, Kayak CDA, Vertical Earth, Bardenay, and Fedora.

Paul Chivvis, resort/recreation management instructor, coordinated the event. Jon Totten, Outdoor Pursuits Coordinator, helped out together the event. Chivvis was an instructor to Williams at NIC and said he recalls how Williams was always passionate about the environment, taking care of the earth every chance he could get.

“I had an opportunity to go riding with Brian a few times,” said Chivvis. “This event brings back some great memories. It also pro-

vides a way for many to cope with everything by having us do what he loved.”

Both Chivvis and Totten said that they believe the event will continue to grow annually once the word gets out more.

“The ride went well this year,” said Chivvis. “We didn’t have quite as many people show up as we would’ve liked, but this event will continue to grow.”

Williams graduated from NIC and attended the University of Montana where he studied environmental law. Two summers ago, Williams and three others were returning from a sight-seeing trip at Glacier National Park when their single-engine plane fell from

the sky. No one survived the crash. Williams was 28 at the time of the crash. His friends and family said that he had hoped to make a difference in the world.

Totten said that he hopes more students will get involved in Outdoor Pursuits.

The Brian Williams Memorial Scholarship is partially funded by the bike ride that Chivvis put together. After this year’s ride, bikers returned to O’Shay’s for a BBQ, live music, door prizes, raffle prizes, and a silent auction.

The law department at the University of Montana has also set up a scholarship for students who are pursuing a degree are environmental law.

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Comedian Kyle Cease (left) invites NIC student, John Yearsley, on stage for a duet. Ehtan Schlussler/Sentinel

Inspirational comedian tickles NIC Kyle Cease brings jokes, songs, gives lasting message of aspiration Kyle Breitenberg Business Manager

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ore that 200 students and community members enjoyed Comedian Kyle Cease's visit to NIC, part of his 2011 "20 Colleges

in 20 Days" tour. The show took place in the lower level of the SUB the evening of Sept. 22. "[I got] a standing ovation. Couldn't ask for more than that. Unless I could fly," said Cease.

His interaction with the audience was a significant element of his act, incorporating audience members in his jokes, conversing with them, and convincing two audience members to sing back up vocals while he performed a song on the piano.

Ryan Garner, a third year psychology student at NIC who was one of the two audience members called onto the stage, expressed his enjoyment over being chosen to be part of the show and his hope that Cease would be back soon.

Cease began his career at the age of 12, performing in clubs and corporate parties. He had small roles in multiple movies, including a character role in "10 Things I Hate About You," as well as playing the guy who constantly attempts the slow clap in "Not Another Teen Movie."

Cease has had his own special on Comedy Central, appeared on “Premium-Blend,” and placed first on Comedy Central's “Stand-up Showdown.” However, Cease brought something besides a comedy routine with him. He carried and shared a message of inspiration.

"We're not here to get anything. We're here to let it out," said Cease.

“Anything that someone else did, we can all do. You have proof cause someone else did it.”

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Cease told the audience about difficulties he had faced when he was stuck between the desire and fear of success.

"Anything that someone else did, we can all do,” Cease said. “You have proof cause someone else did it.”

John Smith, 18, who sings lead vocals in a local heavy metal band, agreed.

"It’s nice to see that the same mentality has actually gotten people somewhere," Smith said.

Cease will release his book "Wasn't Next Week Great?" next fall. He said the title is a testament to his live in the flow attitude.

"It's a book with full on proof. Scientific proof, my life proof, everything proof, that you can have, be, do, anything that you want," Cease said. "And it's f-ing funny."

The show was booked by ASNIC last July, and as all events put on by ASNIC, it was free of charge.

Recital leaves crowd craving more First lobby recital of semester leaves promising impression for future

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oswell Hall was filled with anticipative silence, Thursday, Sept.

29, for the Music Department’s first Lobby Recital of the semester. At noon, an audience of about 35-40 people gathered in a crescent of benches and chairs to watch two NIC students perform.

Bonnie Mitson, 17, Post Falls, dual enrolled performed a viola duet with NIC music instructor and recital organizer Gerard Mathes. They performed the “Pavane, Op. 50,” by French composer Gabriel Fauré.

Mathes described the piece as “transparent” because of its difficulty. Mitson played the melody, while Mathes plucked the viola like a guitar. The result was a slow, somewhat haunting and somber performance.

This was not Mitson’s first recital, but it was the first time she performed with Mathes. Mitson, who has studied viola for

six years, said she practiced the piece for three weeks and hopes to perform at next month’s recital.

“It went good,” Mitson said. “I would have liked to practice a bit more though.”

Vocalist Wesley Saunders performed second. Saunders, 20, music, Moscow, decided the day before that he wanted to perform “Orpheus and his Lute” in the recital.

“I really want to get as much experience as I can performing,” Saunders said.

“I knew this song well and I had a lot of confidence and I’m very ambitious and outgoing so I wanted to take advantage of all opportunities.”

The Shakespearean song revolved around the character Orpheus and his mesmerizing lute playing.

Saunders said his first professional performance in last weekend’s production of “Faust” was the inspiration for his impromptu recital performance.

“It was very amazing,” Saunders said.

“I talked to the principle artists and they said if you really want to excel at your in-

strument, you want to seek out all opportunities you can find to perform.”

Although Saunders had been working on “Orpheus and his Lute” all summer, it was his first time performing it with a pianist.

Although the first recital of the year is usually short, this one was particularly short due to cancellations from sick students. Mathes contends that throughout the semester, the recitals get increasingly full.

“Oh it went, great!” Mathes said. “Its quite informal, but it’s a good way for the music students to get performance experience.”

Music students and staff can volunteer to perform at the recitals. Next months recital is expected to have a chamber orchestra, a possible performance from drama instructor Joe Jacoby, and Mathes will play fiddle music.

Lobby recitals are the last Thursday of every month in Boswell Hall. They are free and open to all. The next recital will be Oct. 27.

False advertising: the use of false or misleading statements in advertising, illegal in most countries. It can take many different forms, most commonly “undefined terms.” Examples are “light” food, “ultra-light” cigarettes, and , most recently, a performance I attended.

My darling boyfriend bought two tickets to the show “Tango and Other Human Passions” for my birthday.

I love to dance tango, so the title sounded promising. Particularly when the box office lady at the Fox said she said want to “ruin the surprise” when we asked what to expect. To me a response like that equated to, “best tango performance of your life. Right?

Wrong.

The opening performance was an Asian woman in a brightly colored, flamenco-style shawl playing Latin-sounding music on an accordion. We arrived a few minutes late and waited in the back of the theater until we could take our front row seats without disturbing the show. The view before us revealed a vast sea of bald heads and brittle halos of white hair.

Afterward, the orchestra took to the stage. The first piece was a homage to the the last great Argentinean Tango composer, but I wouldn’t have known if the program hadn’t said so.

The theater was a mass of tweed coats and turtle necks, with a few other young couples looking as surprised and foreign as my boyfriend and I. There wasn’t any room on stage for any kind of dance performance.

A tall, skinny, man in an expensive black suit, black alligator shoes and plum purple shirt and silk tie took to the stage. He looked like Michael Jackson if he became a violin virtuoso.

His taut, shiny face must have taken at least eight Facial a day to maintain. He was Tim Faine, a venerated young violinist, and the most ridiculous person I have ever witnessed.

The vision of Faine in the purple shirt, laughing pompously at absolutely nothing and smelling the air as if relishing the scent of his own farts confirmed this. Then he started to play. He was incredible, but I had to turn around and check the back wall to make sure there wasn’t a giant mirror.

He pranced around on stage, perfecting to a cue how I would imagine a comedian would portray a stuck -up classical musician.

Intermission arrived and my boyfriend and I converged in the lobby with wide eyed tales of our shared bathroom experiences: trembling old ladies commenting on each others giant antique broaches. Old men, who somehow all knew each other, cramming into the the bathroom before they soiled their Depends.

We went back out seats and tried not to die of laughter through another performance. Faye didn’t leave the stage before making the audience struggle out of their seat at least four standing ovations.

The rest of the pieces were dry and classical. A small Asian lady, looked like she was asleep. She didn’t move, even during intermission. She may have been dead, we didn’t stick around to find out. As soon as the last piece ended we darted out.

Guess I’m not too am not too savvy for false advertising.

Noura A.A. is an editor for The Sentinel. Her opinions are her own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Sentinel. Respond to this column online at nicsentinel.com.

DID YOU KNOW? While playing the violin you can burn as much as 170 calories in only an hour.

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Initial Parent Band Camp teaches nursery rhyme Two mothers learn to play their child’rens instrument, support music education, parent-child bonding

Kelly Ealy (left), mother of euphonist Connor, 18, and Deirdre Gilmore, mother of flutist Destiny, 11, pick up the euphonium for the first time. Gabe Green/Sentinel

Noura A.A. A & E Editor Only a few people attended Parent Band Camp, but they made a lot of noise.

NIC’s “parent band camp” commenced Thursday, Sept. 29 in Boswell Hall Room 102. NIC Wind Symphony Director, Terry Jones, created the camp so that parents could learn how to play their child’s instrument. All parents of beginning band students, past or present, were invited. As this was Jones’s first attempt at “parent band camp,” only two mothers showed up for the evening.

Kelly Ealy, Coeur d’Alene, marketing, came because she thought it would be a fun experience. Her son Connor Ealy, 18, has a scholarship at NIC for playing the euphonium, also known as the baritone, in the NIC Jazz Band.

“I used to play [the flute] in the band in high school and I wanted to meet Terry, the director, and just see what’s going on,” Ealy said.

Deirdre Gilmore, Post Falls, CNA at Kootenai Medical Center in the ER, also studied the flute in high school She said she decided to attend after her daughter brought home a slip of paper inviting all parents to band camp. Her daughter Destiny Gilmore, 11, is a flutist.

Ealy was given her son’s instrument, the euphonium, for the evening. The euphonium is similar to a tuba, but smaller. Gilmore was also given a euphonium in order to keep the lesson synchronized and because there were no flutes available.

Both mothers were eager to attempt the new instrument. Lots of giggling and “remember that one time at band camp” jokes ensued.

Since both mothers already knew how to read music, Jones went directly to the basics of the euphonium. Before the women were allowed to play the instrument, they had to practice embouchure with just the mouthpiece. Embouchure is the use of facial muscles and shaping of the lips to the mouthpieces of woodwind and brass instruments. Jones said there are 37 muscles in the face, and all 37 must be used in order to play the euphonium.

For about 10 minutes, the two mothers enthusiastically sputtered into the mouthpiece of the euphonium until they could make a sound that did not sound like a duck farting.

Jones had the two women attach the mouthpiece to the rest of the instrument and then directed their attention to the large projector screen, which displayed simple sheet music consisting of single notes and rests in a 4-count beat.

Jones played along on his trumpet as he led the mothers through the measures. The goal was to play “Mary had a Little Lamb” by the end of the hour. After about five minutes of practicing, Jones began adding more notes.

Jones instructed the mothers to rest after each set so that they wouldn’t over extend their lungs and pass out.

One of the women suggested that next time there be wine, but Jones replied that he doubted the president’s council would give him permission.

Jones led the mothers through increasingly complex measures until they learned all the notes and rests needed to play, “Mary had a Little Lamb.”

By about 7:55 p.m. the women were ready to attempt the nursery song. Jones played the trumpet along with the mothers in a slow and charmingly clumsy rendition of “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” The very last technique Jones taught was how to open the euphonium in order to empty any spit built up inside of the instrument.

Both mothers said they enjoyed the experience, and agreed that the hardest part was learning how to control all of the facial muscles in order to get the right pitch.

“I think it was great,” Jones said. “That’s the first time they both played brass instruments and I thought they did a great job.

They were troopers.”

Jones said that his study of African music for his NIC World Music class is one of the main inspirations for starting a parent band camp. Last summer, at a workshop hosted by a Tanzanian man, Jones learned about the participatory nature of music in African culture.

“As Americans, we have this passive attitude toward music. We want to watch from the sidelines, but that doesn’t exist in Tanzania,” Jones said. “Most African languages don’t even have a word that separates music from dance.”

Jones said he hoped the camp would educate parents and helps them empathize with their children’s frustrations at learning an instrument.

“A lot of young kids will have thousands of dollars of instruments, like a saxophone, so I thought I could teach parents how to care for this expensive equipment,” Jones said.

Jones said he would be pleased if the camp inspired parents to learn an instrument along with their child.

“If music education is going to survive, we need to think of ways to be more inclusive,” Jones said.

The “camp” is free and will run from 7 to 8 p.m.Tuesday nights from Oct 6-20 in Boswell Hall Room 102.

Local author ‘booked’ to present at public library Celebrated, controversial author Chris Crutchers gives speach in honor of Banned Book Week Jantzen Hunsaker Staff Contributor

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n author who has been banned in many different schools across the country said that banning books is an effort to censor emotions and experiences, regardless of their prevalence in society.

“The whole business of trying to ban books is mostly about mind control,” Chris Crutcher said.

Crutcher spoke to a large audience for banned book week at the Coeur D’Alene Public Library Friday. He is among those uniquely qualified to speak on the topic of restricted books, being one of the most frequently banned authors in North America, coming in at number eight. He said he sees it more as an accomplishment than a drawback.

Crutcher spoke to two different audiences in lieu of banned book awareness. One centered around teens and another focused more toward the adult crowd.

“It’s an incredible opportunity,” said Bette Ammon, Library director. “You can see the faces of the kids mesmerized for 90 minutes.”

The subjects of many of Crutchers books are teens dealing with serious life issues.

“I thought he was really entertaining, but he also spoke a lot of truth,” said Brett

Dickman, a Coeur D’Alene High School student.

Karl Haakenson, Coeur D’Alene High School, added “I thought it was important, how he said we are not safer through ignorance” During his high school years Crutcher said was content to be a C student. He would skate by on book reports by reading his brother’s old A assignments, he thought he would never have to read a book again.

“I was rocketing toward graduation, and total illiteracy- and the scary part was, I was proud of it,” said Crutcher.

In his early twenties, Crutcher decided he wanted to be a writer. He realized however, the problem that he had no idea how because he had never read anything anyone had written. His saving grace, was in sophomore year his teacher assigned “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, which his brother did not have a report on.

Crutcher said he loved the book; it was like he’d found a friend. When he started writing himself, Crutcher said he tried to follow Lee’s example of having an intimate connection to the reader.

“One of the things you have to do when you’re writing stories is get realism. You’ve got to believe in it,” Crutcher said.

Crutcher spent an hour with the youth audience, explaining what it means to ban a book, and that it is important to be actively aware of things that can be brought to light through literature. Crutcher mentioned

that one of the most important things when writing fiction is to look around and find things that are the truth, and to tell them as real as you can.

Schools across the country have banned Crutcher’s books based simply on the language used in the books. All of the banning’s have taken place because of a parent or teacher who was offended by something in the book.

“This is pretty cool, I think he communicates very well with this audience and I am thrilled for him. The fact that it’s banned means it’s pissing people off, and I’m happy about that.” said J.J. Dion, a local composer from Post Falls.

In his most banned book, “Whale Talk,” Crutcher outlines one reason that he writes the way he does. People must be portrayed as they are, if he were to censor the language used by the stepfather, he said it would undermine the viciousness of that character, which in turn, downplays the heroism of the child.

Crutcher mentioned that the banning of books may be a symptom in the cause of our current education in America.

“I was a loud and tenacious opponent to No Child Left Behind,” Crutcher said. “We started caring about memory level thinking.

We took creativity out of education. Albert Einstein said you have no intelligence without imagination.”

Crutcher, 64, of Spokane, Washington is the author of 13 books, which include 10

Chris Crutcher greets audience members. Kayla Tucker/Sentinel

novels, two short story compilations and an autobiography.

Bette Ammon wanted to be sure to let all those in attendance know that the Library providing permanent copies of Crutcher’s books on its shelves.

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‘Etchings and Paintings’ show closes at NIC Corner Gallery

Christine Kimball’s exhibit “…a wild hare…” will be featured in the Boswell Corner Gallery Oct. 3 to Nov. 4.

An opening reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. and a gallery walk the same day at 10:30 a.m..

It will be ollowed by a presentation Kimball at 1 p.m. in Molstead Library Todd Hall. Admission to gallery is free.

Coeur d’Alene Symphony performs ‘Magic of Beethoven’ The Coeur d’Alene Symphony will be performing “The Magic of Beethoven” Seventh Symphony Piano Concerto at Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center Friday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

American Nun of Tibetan Buddhist tradition speaks on forgiveness Venerable Thubten Chodron will speak about “The Freedom of Forgiveness” from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10 in Molstead Library’s Todd Hall.

‘Fall Choral Preview’ features two NIC choral groups and Jazz Co. The “Fall Choral Preview,” featuring the NIC Cardinal Chorale, NIC Chamber Singers, and NIC Jazz Co., will be performing Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 521 Lakeside Ave. Coeur d’Alene.

16th Annual Mayor’s Awards in the Arts include NIC instructor Mayor Sandi Bloem will present the Excellence in the Arts award to NIC art instructor Michael Horswill at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10 in the Coeur d’Alene Resort. The event is open to the public.

October kNIFVES meeting holds film discussion at Seasons Gary Edwards, director and composer, will be guest speaking and showing portions of the comedic film “How to Date Beautiful Women” at Seasons, 209 Lakeside Avenue, Thursday, Oct. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Artist Jack Marsh Larsen stands before several of his favorite paintings. Gabe Green/Sentinel

Laurie Dicks Staff Contributor From a pair of ballet shoes incised into a metal plate, to the oily gloss of a wave as it rolled toward a rocky shore, students witnessed an assortment of pictures, that depicted a diverse array of creativity.

Jack Marsh Larsen’s gallery of “Etchings and Paintings” was open to the public in the Boswell Hall Corner Gallery on Thursday, Sept.

22. A gallery walk began the day at 10:30 a.m., followed by a presentation and lecture at 1:00 p.m., and finished with a closing reception from 5-7 p.m.

Larsen was born in Glendale, Calif., where his father illustrated for Walt Disney’s Animated Classics from 1932 to 1941. It was this, he said, that drove him to want to pursue a career in art. At the age of nine, Larsen said he told his father that he wanted to become an artist.

“He told me to learn everything I could possibly learn about it,” said Larsen. “He said ‘don’t specialize.’”

Art major Michelle Flansburg said Larsen’s style reminds her of famed PBS television art instructor Bob Ross.

“It does evoke a slight Bob Ross feel, just being landscape,” said Flansburg. “Especially the forested areas with the happy trees and the little cabins.”

She said one particular painting, “Bridge in the Fog,” aroused her interest, with its attention to small details and well-blended style.

Most of the art depicted different scenery in his hometown of Eugene, Ore. and Lincoln City, Ore. This included several paintings of ships, which, Larsen said, were among his personal favorites and best represented his illustration influence.

At the age of 18, Larsen joined the military and worked at Patter-

son Air Force Base in a unit that designed and built displays. Larsen said they paid full tuition for him to attend the Dayton Art Institute, University of Dayton, Ohio.

After graduation, he apprenticed Robert J. Smith, who taught him the art of grinding oil paints, restoration, and advanced techniques in oil painting. Larsen is now best known for his oil paintings. He also makes intaglio prints, a form of printmaking in which images are engraved into a surface, most commonly a form of metal such as steel or copper.

Larsen then became employed at the Geary Agency as art director, working on accounts for Neal Sedaka, Wayne Newton and Tom Jones. Larsen also designed exhibit displays for Clairol, Redkin and L’Oreal.

Larsen’s exhibit was arranged and sponsored by the Citizen’s Counsel for the Arts.

Red Hot Chili Peppers album worth time, money Lyrics, bassline, new guitarist give staff contributor some much needed ‘rough-round-the-edges funk’ Did Red Hot Chili Peppers create music with their new album “I’m with you”, or just another mediocre MTV meat wagon?

The Red Hot Chili Peppers Kyle Breitenberg have been makBusiness Manager ing music since the 80’s, and with songs like “Under the Bridge” and the groundbreaking sound they created over the years, there is no doubting the high expectations held by fans concerning their new album.

One thing I enjoyed about “I’m with you” is that it had many of the old elements of RHCP’s music. A fan may be taken aback at first, but all great bands mature with time and RHCP has done so while staying true to their original sound: high energy, rough-

around-the-edges funk that flows through RHCP’s veins and into their music.

RHCP picked up a new guitarist, Josh Klinghoffer to join its founding members, Anthony Kiedis (vocals), Michael “Flea” Balzary (bass), and seasoned drummer Chad Smith. Thankfully, Klinghoffer confirms he belongs with RCHP in this album, demonstrating his ability to either tear apart a song with a grinding solo, or carry it with an intricate melody.

The cover is gritty, stinking of filth and drug abuse, which is personified by a fly perched on a pink and white prescription capsule. The first track, “Monarchy of Roses,” begins to play. Wikipedia, a friend I became very well acquainted with during my high school years, claims that this track will be the second single of the album (“The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie” being the first).

The album didn’t capture me at first.

Something about Kiedis’ vocals isn’t as powerful as I remember. The instruments seem blended into simple melodies, the kind used for pop songs. However, I highly respect RHCP for their past work, so instead of turning the music off, I turned it up.

As I make my way through the album, I’m happy to find Fleas bass-lines are still as tough as ever. The track “Annie Wants a Baby” catches my attention with the solo bass intro, soon joined by a heavy drumbeat. I’m also happy to say that in this song, Kiedis shows his old pipes aren’t all that rusty after all.

I also started noticing how real Kiedis gets with his lyrics.

“I saw you at the police station and it breaks my heart to say/Your eyes had wandered off to something distant, cold and gray/I guess you didn’t see it coming/Someone’s gotten used to slumming/ Dreaming of the golden years.”

The frankness of Kiedis’s lyrics has always been something I enjoyed about RHCP, and I’m glad to see it’s still an element of their music.

RHCP is, and always has been, a great band to listen and jam out to, but to fully appreciate them you have to check out what is being said. The lyrics held in each and every song are what bind much of the emotion to it. Without them, you can never appreciate the song as the artist meant for you to. RHCP lyrics are some of the most authentic that I have ever stumbled upon.

Kiedis’s bluntness is renowned, yet he still has such a poetic essence in his music. It’s almost like he is dancing and weeping all at the same time.

Do not be misled by the cynical nature of personal over-expectations. “I’m with you” is not just worth purchasing; it’s worth studying. For you long-time fans, or for those of you who have heard only the radio plays, RHCP always has something to say, and that is more than I can say about the majority of music.

Romantic comedy great for family, friends, couples New movie starring Sarah Jessica Parker pleases staff contributor with fresh twists, insights, laughs

Did you know some women manage to juggle a career, a marriage and children without losing their minds? “I Don’t Know How She Does It,” based on the bestselling 2002 debut novel by Allison Pearson, takes people on a look inside of that life. While some critics, such as the New York Times, say the movie is not fresh and little more than another chick flick, I think director Douglas McGrath gives a new twist on a not-so-recent tale.

Kate Reddy (Sarah Jessica Parker) tries to balance her family and crazy work schedule. Reddy is the complete opposite of Parker’s most famous character, Carrie Bradshaw from “Sex and the City.” In “I Don’t Know How She Does It,” the slender actress is talented enough to chase away any thoughts of appletinis and Manolo Blahniks. She finds Kate’s inner superwoman without sacrificing her parental side.

Reddy is a high-power businesswoman

in the fast lane. Her husband (Greg Kinnear) is understandably happy for her success in the beginning, but changes his tune as he sees exactly what it entails for their family. On the flip side Jack Abelhammer (Pierce Brosnan) realizes quickly that he connects with her on more than a business level, making “I Don’t Know How She Does It” a sure thing for drama.

The film tosses out a few risky comic devices, such as characters breaking the fourth wall and sharing their own thoughts on Kate’s plight. These scenes provide the film’s biggest laugh lines, but they could have

been left out without degrading the story.

This movie had good acting, timing and a great story line. It is a nice break from all the action that’s been out as of late. Plus, this would be a perfect movie for a date night. It has romance and comedy. These things make it perfect for couples. “I Don’t Know How She Does It” really celebrates the love between husband and wife, and mother and child. But don’t worry guys, there are moments for you too. Such as one short moment in the movie when Reddy is fixing her panty hose, and has her arms up her skirt just before Abelhammer chooses to

then come in and watch.

In the end, this is a great movie for family, couples, really everyone. It has intelligence and a bit of freshness. “I Don’t Know How She Does It” shows Angel Tesch what a lot of us Staff Contributor already know: at some point every parent must make sacrifices for his or her children. Yet it is still familiar with its ways.

While the narrative touches on meatier topics, such as gender politics to the roles women fill in the modern workplace, with a delicate touch, it still sells it in a new, fresh view. This movie is a must see for all, especially this season.

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ntricate attention to detail, a 40-piece live ensemble and an internationally acclaimed cast made for an intensely passionate performance of Charles Gunoud’s “Faust” Sept. 23 and 25.

Emotion overwhelmed the audience at NIC’s Boswell Hall in the opera’s classic tale of lust, youth and choices. The drama between good versus evil resulted in a standing ovation for the Opera Coeur d’Alene’s professional performance. Director Aaron Nicholson said “Faust” fills every possible artistic need—lyricism, exquisite phrasing, powerful drama and complex characters.

The old professor Faust (Vale Rideout) makes a deal with the devil in order to gain love, power and youth. Devilish Mephistopheles (bass Jamie Offenbach), in a chilling performance, restores Faust to youth, who then becomes entranced by a vision of the virtuous maiden Marguerite (Shana Blake Hill), who also played Musetta in last year’s “La Boheme.”

“This performance of ‘Faust’ is as good as you’ll see anywhere,” Hill said.

With the help of Mephistopheles, Faust seduces Marguerite, who confesses her love for him. They embrace and disappear to her bedroom, while Mephistopheles’ ominous laughter filled the auditorium.

The story unfolded amidst an array of passionate vocals and emotional acting as Faust’s lustfulness ruined the lives of everyone around him. He impregnates Marguerite before marriage, which causes her to lose her mind as she becomes obsessed with the belief that the devil is judging her.

Faust kills Marguerite’s loving brother Valentin (Jason Detwiler) with the help of Mephistopheles.

Valentin blames Marguerite for his death and his

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last words condemn her to hell. Marguerite is then thrown in prison for her sin.

“This production of ‘Faust’ was up to anything I’ve ever seen in the Metropolitan opera in the United States or anywhere else,” said Mildred Harris, an audience member and opera frequenter.

“It was terrific--all the details, the acting. There wasn’t a bad voice in the whole production. I was knocked over. It was a very powerful experience,” she said.

Dustin Thomas, another audience member, agreed.

“It was a quality performance, a war horse of the opera world,” he said.

While initially, the story of Faust seems bleak and dark, in the end there is redemption and grace for the character Marguerite, as she calls on angels to save her. The angels proclaim her salvation, and the opera ended in a brilliant display while the chorus sang “Christ is Risen.”

“I believe Opera Coeur d’Alene makes Idaho a better place,” said chorus member Mike Bullard.

Bullard, who is actively involved in Opera Coeur d’Alene, said that performances like these help put

Gaze into my amulet: Jason Detwiler performs as loving brother Valentin.