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Win for Lady Cardinals Second home game win for the unbeatable volleyball team. Sports Page 9
The Hedlund Building was evacuated on Sept. 23 after culinary students placed plastic in the oven, Fire Department said. Refer to crime log on page 2. Jeff Barard/Sentinel
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IC ended its contract with Diamond Parking Services starting this fall due to controversy from students and staff regarding ticketing. Richard Fortman, previous ASNIC president, thought that campus security would be more receptive to the needs of the students. There were complaints that Diamond Parking Services wasn’t student oriented because it is a for-profit institution that does not make money unless they are issuing tickets. Student receives parking ticket after parking on a metered space. Lily Anderson/Sentinel Parking is now run by a ticket penalty is $20 if you pay meters when they had a permit,” Harris said, Parking Services NIC’s campus security as within seven days. After seven Erica Kelley, EMT student, said. had considered a tiered parking an auxiliary service. According days, the ticket amount doubles. “So far, I haven’t noticed any system similar to University of to parking services, the money is changes yet in parking, besides Idaho’s parking system. Students now being put into the school for Campus Security has ended the meters.” there pay more money the closer the SUB, food services, parking Diamond’s policy of issuing parklot and street repairs, road mainte- ing tickets to students with perCampus Security also removed they park to campus. nance, office staffing, and staffing mits who parked at the meters. some of the staff parking by McThough NIC has not adopted of security. “We didn’t think that was fair, so Lain Hall to provide closer student a similar policy, Harris said NIC “The money collected for we took those signs off, so even if parking. Students have been peris always open to suggestions to tickets is minuscule compared students have a permit and they ceptive about it. make parking better. to the money that’s generated by want to use the meter because “The changes in parking have The Sentinel tried to contact permits,” Alex Harris, Director of they’re late, now they can, but, allowed me to park closer,” Merca- Diamond Parking Services; they Student Development, said. they still have to pay,” Harris said. were not able to answer any quesdi McKennet, 18, general studies, “It was unfair that people were According to the Cardinal said. “I used to have to park out by tions or give comments. getting tickets for parking in the Card Office located in the SUB, the sewer system.”
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During this past week, NIC students have had the opportunity to give their feedback on what they want the Student Wellness and Recreational Center to look like, as well as the amenities that it should have. Sarah Garcia, project manager, said for now NIC needs to figure out how to set the space to tr y and get the majority of activities that students want to do. One of the convenience students had was to put a yellow dot in a board listed with different activities they considered were important for the rec center to have. Garcia said this was a way to determine which activities were most important to the students so that they could make sure that as they continue to design the building the spaces and rooms are appropriate. Garcia said at this point, they have not eliminated anything from the list of activities but it is unlikely that they can do all of them and the ones that need specific dedicated space, such as racquetball, sauna, Jacuzzi, roller derby and a putting green will likely not be available in the new center. “We think it is better to use the space and the money to provide opportunities for the things that the majority of students want to do,” Garcia said. “If the students are really interested in strength training, we want to tr y make that space as big as we can. If there were ver y little interest in aerobics type classes, we might consider making that room a little smaller so we could make the strength training room bigger. The project is managed by ALSC Architects, a company which also designed the Student Fitness Center at Gonzaga University and the YMCA in Spokane, among others. David Huotari, ALSC architect, said the new rec center would be a 30,000 square foot, two-stor y facility located in south of River Avenue behind Winton Hall, where the tennis courts currently reside. “For now we are testing different possibilities of how the Wellness Center will look like,” Huotari said. “We’ve listed some outdoor activities but we have no idea if we got enough of them or if we got the right ones, or if someone says that’s a dumb idea, so we want
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Tibetan nun connects with students Aislinn Lautenbach
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An American nun in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition spoke to NIC students about being lonely despite
Abigail Valentine Staff Writer NIC’s Student Health and Counseling Services recently signed a contract with the non-profit clinic Heritage Health to provide students more extensive on-campus health care without additional fees. Health services include basic health care, such as physical evaluations and treatment of acute illnesses and minor injuries; reproductive care and education; referrals for surgery, medical and dental care. Full-time students pay with their tuition the same health and counseling fee as before, and are eligible to receive many of these services free of charge, though there are fees for lab testing and x-rays. Prior to the contract with Heritage Health, NIC hired a private nursing practitioner. That ser vice was unable to develop electronic medical records or communicate with students’ primar y physicians for the most comprehensive care. With Heritage Health, these benefits will now be possible. Heritage Health provides NIC with a full medical staff of nurse practitioners and assistants, and will now be open full-time, Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m., on the second floor of Edminster Student Union Building. “I think we’re on the right track with this,” Tim Gerlitz, Director of Student Health Services, said. Many students were unaware of the health and counseling services the school offers. “I didn’t even know about it, or understand where to go… It should be part of orientation,” Constance Rich, 33, Physical Therapy, said. “After orientation you’re just running from class to class.” Counseling ser vices are provided through the Disability Support Ser vices center located in Seiter Hall, Room 100. NIC sent out a proposal for bids from community medical clinics; Heritage Health, a not-forprofit Federal-aid qualified clinic, submitted the winning bid, officially taking charge on August 24. “Now is the time to teach preventative health measures. Our true focus is to help students look at preventative measures for life and be successful,” Gerlitz said. “There will be a lot of exceptional payoffs with Heritage Health.” Future plans include expanding health ser vices to the Sandpoint and Bonners Ferr y campuses, as well as opening immunization clinics.
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being surrounded by people on Sept. 29 at the SUB. During the event, Loneliness in a time of Connectivity, Venerable Thubten Chodron shared her thoughts about day to day connections with others, the struggle of detaching from our devices, and her inner beliefs. “Take a moment to just stop what you’re doing, put your feet flat on the floor, close your eyes, and focus on your breathing,” Chodron said to the crowd as a part of a technique she uses to calm the audience and reign in her focus. The crowd sat in respective silence as Chodron spoke. She talked about society’s technological norm, pointing out specific observations she had noticed throughout each day. “Everywhere you look, you see someone plugged in. Have you ever noticed that? We often feel disconnected, despite our connection with others. We have become addicted to a machine. Detach! “ Chodron said. She spoke about detachment with others and how soci-
ety has become so engrossed with the biggest, most important thing, people miss out on personal interaction with others. “We forget how to be with ourselves and we don’t know how to be with other people in a meaningful way,” Chodron said. “I observe people connecting with other living beings. Quit multitasking!” Empathizing the importance of spending time with loved ones, and with ourselves, Chodron ended her discussion. Students and members of the crowd were inspired by Chodron. “She was so revered,” Marissa Park, 20, said.”This is the first time I’ve ever been to a talk like this. It was really interesting.” Chodron has practiced Buddhist teachings for the last 35 years. She has published a number of books and is the founder and abbess of Sravasti Abbey, a Buddhist ministry in Newport, WA. The event was sponsored by NIC, Associated students of North Idaho College, Coeur d’Alene Dharma Friends, and the Sravasti Abbey.
Buddhist Chodron talks to students about the importance of detaching from technology and connecting with the loved ones. Sentinel Library.
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people to tell us what should we not forget because honestly there are more things on the list that we can do. Students should stay tuned because this is a great project.” Garcia said there are going to be scheduled group fitness activities but those would be separate from the NIC courses; the P.E credit classes that are being offered will remain. “The Rec Center belongs to the students and if the P.E. department wants to use it they will have to pay rent for it,” Garcia said. “This is a students’ place first, and the P.E. department is not the primar y focus of the facility.” Some students have expressed their concern about the soon to be destroyed tennis courts. “The tennis courts
are fairly old, they needed to be repaired and there was something that needed to be done with them anyways,” Heather Erikson, assistant director of student development, said. Based on the pictures presented, other students expressed their concern about not having enough parking spaces. “We want to make sure that is accessible for people but at the same time that we don’t want to limit our program in space that is our most valuable resource by making more parking,” Erickson said. “The closest parking has over 200 parking spots and right now that is where you would park if you were to use the tennis courts.” Erikson said the Rec Center would focus primarily on students because students are the ones paying for it, and if the NIC community
wants to have access to it they will have to pay a fee. “I like the idea of a rec center but I still think that it should be a fee waiver for alumni because most of us right now will not be here when it is completed and we took part in a vital asset of it, we are paying for it,” Christian Lewis, 25, graphic design, said. “If there was an outdoor factor they should reinstall disc golf and a swimming pool.” Some of the possible activities include: Yoga, pilates, cross fit, step aerobics, ballet, basketball, dodgeball, floor hockey, climbing, stretching, strength training, sand volleyball, frisbee golf, basketball, cycling, horses shoes, treadmill, elliptical, martial arts, among others. This is a project that ASNIC has been working for over 15 years. The board of trustees approved the building last April.
An NIC student places yellow dots on the list of activities she would like the new rec center to have. Lizeth Meinguer/Sentinel
Campus crime log LKC
September 14 - Children’s Center staff reported possible vandalism in the play area.
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September 16 - College Skills staff reported possible stalking situation
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September 23 - Fire alarm activation in Hedlund (Emer y’s stove mishap). Fire Depar tment responded.
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September 24- Odor of marijuana repor ted in Residence Hall.
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September 29 - Suspicious person, Sherman and Siebert buildings.
DID YOU KNOW? There have been 142 school shootings in USA since December 2012. An average of nearly one per week.
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Former U.S. Secretary of State, New York Senator, First Lady
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Donald Trump Organization, Chairman of Trump Plaza Associates
Gay Marriage
“Every loving couple and family deserves to be recognized and treated equally under the law across our nation.”
“I do not agree that the Court can or should redefine marriage.
Sanders has supported the legalization of gay marriage since the early 1970s.
“People know that it’s not my thing one way or the other.”
Climate Change
Pledges to make climate change a major focus of her campaign and has expressed support for Obama’s Clean Power Plan.
Acknowledges that climate change is real and caused by human activity, but does not believe that goverment activity can affect the issue.
“Climate change is one of the great planetary crises that we face.”
Supports the Affordable Care Act and children’s health initiatives. Wants to raise the federal minimum wage to $12 and let individual states and cities choose if they raise it higher.
Calls to make the health market more competitive.
Supports universal health care system.
Affordable Care Minimum Wage Legalization of Marijuana Illegal Immigration
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Believes that there should not be a federal minimum wage, leaving it up to the states.
Believes in the decriminalization of drug use, but does not support legalization of marijuana. Believes allowing illegal Does not support a path for immigrants to have a path to citizenship for illegal citizenship “is at its heart a immigrants and wants to family issue.” improve border security. Disapproves of the Common Supports college affordability Core State Standards and plans and a universal preschool supports more local control of program. education. “States are the laboratories of democracy. I want to wait and see what the evidence is.”
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Believes it is “a hoax,” saying “the concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.” Wants to replace the Affordable Care Act with a free-market plan.
Wants to raise the minimum Wants to keep the minimum wage to $15 and make it easier wage low to increase America’s for workers to join a union. competitiveness. Supports the legalization of medical marijuana but is concerned about recreational marijuana usage.
Wants to legalize all drugs and use its tax revenue for drug education programs.
Believes a path to citizenship should be created for new immigrants.
Plans to build a wall separating the U.S. and Mexico.
Favors public funding for college students.
Wants to decrease funding that goes to the Department of Education.
Gun Rights
Wants stricter gun control laws and a reevaluation of the NRA.
Strongly supports the Second Amendment.
Supports banning certain semi-auto weapons and instant background checks for gun owners.
Supports the Second Amendment and concealed carry.
Net Neutrality
“We stand for a single Internet where all of humanity has equal access to knowledge and ideas.”
Opposes net neutrality.
Supports net neutrality, ensuring the Internet is without corporation influence.
Favors net neutrality because he states it will target the conservative media.
Abortion
Considers herself a feminist, “pro-choice” and a supporter of Planned Parenthood.
“Pro-life” and supports eliminating federal funding for Planned Parenthood, although federal funding for abortions is mostly banned.
NARAL Pro-Choice America has given Sanders a 100 percent score on his pro-choice voting record.
“Pro-life” and in favor of cutting federal funding for Planned Parenthood.
Taxes
Wants to address income inequality, incentives for corporate profit-sharing with employees, and repeal portions of the Bush tax cuts.
Wants to cut taxes, government regulations and federal workers’ paychecks.
Wants to address the decreasing income of the middle class and wealth inequality and repeal some tax deductions that benefit corporations.
Wants to eliminate taxes on corporations and business regulations.
Position on GMOs Civil Rights
Endorses the use of GMOs. Thinks states should have the “I stand in favor of using seeds Fiorina has yet to comment on right to require labels on food and products that have a genetically engineered food. products which are genetically proven track record.” engineered.
“Black Lives Matter.”
“All Lives Matter.”
“Black Lives Matter.”
Has voiced his support of GMO labeling initiatives.
“Those who entertain it are stupid. I think they’re trouble.”
After Umpqua shooting, NIC students reflect Lizeth Meinguer News Editor
Umpqua Campus is evacuated after deadly shooting. Michael Sullivan/AP
Nine people were killed and seven more were injured when a man opened fire at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, on Oct.1. According to the police report, the aggressor, identifying himself as Chris Harper Mercer, 26, died at the scene. During a press conference, President Barack Obama expressed his condolences to the families and showed his concern because the shootings are becoming all “too routine.” “We are the only advanced country in the world that sees these shootings every few months.” Obama said. “But as I said just a few months ago, and I said a few months before that, and I said each time we see one of these mass shootings, our thoughts and prayers are not enough.”
NIC students expressed their feelings. “Its kind of frightening because you hear about shootings that are all over the nation but those are usually not so close to home; this one was in a small community a few hours from us, and it really feels like it was at home,” Chris Ford, 24, general studies, said. “(About NIC) I’m not sure what the gun rules are on campus; except they are not allowed in buildings but I do see we have a decent amount of security so I feel quite safe.” According to NIC campus security, NIC officers are professionally trained in public safety methods and provide proactive patrol of the campus on foot, by car and bicycle, and their authority is limited to the geographical boundaries of NIC’s properties including land, structures, streets and parking facilities. Campus Security said NIC offi-
cers do not carry firearms, but are armed with OC (pepper) spray and an x26 Taser gun, which are lesslethal weapons. To carry these less-lethal weapons, officers complete training through the Coeur d’Alene Police Department, Spokane Police Academy and/or by certified instructors with Campus Security. “NIC is trying to increase everyone’s awareness of the options we have in place, and get everyone to be active for their own safety and take part in activity, knowing how to protect themselves in those kinds of situations,” Gus Wessel, NIC School Resource Officer, said. NIC crisis response team is offering counseling services for students and employees that need assistance coping with this situation. For more information contact Tim Gerlitz, Director of Student Disability, Health and Counseling at 208-769-7794.
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Rock the Vote, NIC
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t seems like hopeful presidential candidates have been all over the news lately. These days you can’t turn on the TV or log onto your computer without seeing new information about Donald or Hillary. Although the news may seem tiring or even silly, taking the time to educate yourself about each candidate and actually going to the polls to vote is very important. Especially for young people. Many people in our age group think their votes don’t matter, and some don’t know how presidents get elected in the first place. So after refreshing my knowledge via my high school U.S. government book, I decided I would try to put the election process in my own words. After the recent 2012 elections, many American citizens were left wondering why Obama won the presidency when Romney clearly had the advantage of the popular vote. The answer, actually, is quite simple: the Electoral College. This government institution was established by the Founding Fathers to represent the states during presidential elections. These electors are usually state-elected officials, party leaders or people with a strong affiliation with the presidential candidates. Each state is assigned an Electoral College with members equal to the number of Senators (two) and Representatives from the House (subject to the size of the state), making a total of 538 electoral votes for the entire country. The presidential candidate who receives the state majority of the popular votes gets all the electoral votes for that state. For example, the state of Washington has 42 electoral votes and will cast them all for the winning candidate. So if Candidate A has 5,000,003 votes and Candidate B has 5,000,000 votes, Candidate A will get all 42 of Washington’s electoral votes and Candidate B will receive none. When all the electoral votes are counted, the presidential candidate with the most votes wins. In most cases, the candidate who wins the popular vote also wins in the Electoral College. Essentially when you vote, you are choosing which candidate receives your state’s electors. So fear not young voters. I know it may be difficult tr ying not to get caught up in the craziness and decipher the meanings of campaign commercials - but the more you educate yourself the easier it will become. So NIC, let your voice be heard in this upcoming election.
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“We are the only coffee shop in the area that still roasts all our own coffee,” said Avery. They also serve breakfast and lunch - all freshly made. “I love our team. We are truly passionate about coffee, we love our customers and we strive to be the best we can be. I love our drive and desire to constantly improve, and I love the improvements that have already taken place lately.”
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School is all (expensive) fun and games until it comes to those all-important tests of knowledge and nerve. Here are the top five tips to keep you from having to cram the night before an exam: 1. Be an active learner. Try to stay alert during class, and never be afraid to ask the questions you need answered. 2. Take good notes. The best note-taking is not just writing down the problem or the assignment, but understanding the ideas and the process of what you are learning. 3. Always review to “reset” the information in your mind. Everyday reminders can also be incredibly valuable in cementing information. 4. Don’t try to take on too much at once while studying for a test. A relatively short, focused study period will do more than hours of sleep-deprived staring. Utilize whatever helps you retain information – write it down, recite it with flashcards, or turn it into a
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an employee of Calypsos Coffee and Creamery. While most other local coffeeshops have a target audience, Calypsos doesn’t. “It is family owned, and therefore family friendly,” Avery said. “We don’t serve alcohol so it really appeals to parents with kids especially.” Not only is the enviroment great, so is the coffee.
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Just off Sherman Avenue, Calypsos Coffee and Creamery is always busy and filled with art and music. The quaint coffee shop is a favorite of many locals and, apparently, the favorite hangout spot for NIC students. Recently, I conducted a poll to find out our student’s favorite coffee shop. For several days, I weaved my way through the SUB asking people what coffee shop they love most. I gave students the option of choosing Bakery by the Lake, Java, Calypsos, Vault, or other. After speaking with students, Calypsos quickly showed to be the winner. Seventy-six students were
asked and the results were as follows: 37 Calypsos, 12 Java, 10 Bakery by the Lake, 10 other and 7 Vault. While the other shops have some loyal customers, there’s something special about Calypsos. Being the only coffee shop open past seven, it is a local hot spot for people of all ages. Local artists use it as a place to sell and display their work, while others display their talents at the weekly open mic session. Full of couches and ambient music, you could spend the whole day there without feeling like you are intruding. It’s always inviting. “It’s the perfect place for a college or highschool student to just come and lounge on our home-like couches and drink fantastic lattes and mochas,” said David Avery,
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song and dance if that’s how you learn best. 5. Don’t spend the wee hours studying; spend them sleeping. Eat a good meal and then do a quick review of your
study notes. And remember: Don’t panic. If you have been an active learner and studied effectively, the exam should go as smoothly as an exam can.
On this day four years ago, Apple Computers co-founder, Steve Jobs, died after battling pancreatic cancer for several years.
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Ride the rapids while taking advantage of Outdoor Pursuits Aislinn Lautenbach Staff Writer
Five students and two NIC Outdoor Pursuit guides traveled to the Clarkfork River in Montana to go white water rafting on Sunday, Sept. 20. The team was either paired up or set to take on the river, solo, in what Outdoor Pursuit’s instructor, Brett Vangen-Weeks, called “duckies.” He himself led the group in a Kayak. “If I point left, you go left and if I point right you go right,” Vangen -Weeks said as he directed the team down river. After four hours on the water, the team was taught to avoid strainers in the water, such as rocks or old logs. Learning new outdoor survival skills such as these can be important for outdoorsman and college students alike. Getting involved in Outdoor Pursuits can give students opportunities to get out of their comfort zones and learn more about the natural world around them. The on-campus sporting provider helps students make friends, practice critical thinking and even get tossed around a little bit. “It was kind of scary getting thrown from the raft,” Devon Marie, geology student, said after she was thrown from her and her partner’s raft. “It’s such an adrenaline rush though.” Overall the team withstood the rapids and came out feeling great - showing the positive ways Outdoor Pursuits affects their students. “How do you know you’re hardcore?” Brinton asked the group. “Because you live hard core.” Outdoor Pursuits continues to have events in which students are encouraged to join. For the remainder of October there is to be surfing, fly fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. If you have any questions or comments, call Outdoor Pursuits coordinator Jacob Rothrock. 208-769-7809. Outdoor Pursuits is in the Outdoor center located in the south entrance of McLain Hall, seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Above: The view from the rafting trip displays the wonders of the Clarkfort River in Montana. Photo Courtesty of Devon Becraft
Below: Left to right: Instructor Vangen-Weeks, student Nathaly Castillo and Assistant coordinator OP Brinton prepare for the rafting trip. Aislinn Lautenbach/ Sentinel
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Hamlet’s one man show delights with modern twists
(Above) Timothy Mooney passionately and rapidly performs act two of hamlet, pulling the audience in with his expressiveness. (Middle) Mooney singles out a sheepish audience member to interact with. Annie Stonebreaker/The Sentinel
Annie Stonebreaker Features Editor A handful of students and theater enthusiasts gathered in a small lecture hall at NIC to actively watch and partake in a version of the famous play Hamlet, performed by one man of many talents. Timothy Mooney adapts, edits, explains and performs his version of Hamlet in about an hour, vividly embodying the rapid flow of words coming out of his mouth. He shortened the usual four hour lengthy play of 32,000 words to only 9,000 words which he specifically selected to capture the essence of Hamlet and keep the audience engaged. The play’s props on the stage consisted of two items. A skull sitting on the middle of a regal-looking throne or chair. Mooney was everywhere on the stage; jumping, kneeling, dancing, sneaking, pounding his chest with his fists and then throwing them up in the air, and whirling about on stage as he acted out famous scenes such as the fencing scene. His movements worked to spark the imagination of the crowd and keep them engaged to the words he conveyed to tell the story. “It’s really nice to see him cut it down so much, it’s one of the longest and most dense if you don’t know the history behind it,” NIC student Amanda Parker said, 21, theater. “It makes it more accessible because I think people think of Shakespeare and they think of this huge language barrier, but trimming it down and rewording things so its more modern makes it more accessible” About halfway through the play, Mooney, dressed in a black, high collared, frilly, renaissance era-looking theater costume with sparkly silver accents, broke out in a sheen of sweat from the effort of his vivacious acting. He fittingly named his reckless and impressive rendition of the 417 year old play “Breakneck Hamlet.” One thing that really pulled audience members in was how he directly involved them. He would make a point to pick people out of the audience and hold
eye contact while getting in their face and talking his lines to them as if they were a character in the play. “I get most pleasure out of interacting with the audience, especially when I have a fun Ophelia that I’ve picked out of the front row or a fun Gertrude like I did tonight.” Mooney said, “When they respond, the audience gets that somebody in the audience is interacting in a live fashion, that they’re in a situation where anything can happen, and so there’s a ripple effect that goes out from the person that I’m working with. That’s a blast.” The crowd loved the inter-
“The live theatre celebrates the very nature of what it is to be human -” TIMOTHY MOONEY Performer
actions and seemed to meet the level of growing intensity from Moliere as the plot thickened. Students in the front row from the theater department were very eagerly drinking in Mooney’s antics, and some even mouthed his lines with him and acted them out simultaneously. Mooney delighted the crowd with his word choice, sometimes crying out the old fashioned word, “Fye! Fye!...” and then turning around in the midst of the Shakespearean vocabulary
and using words like “creepy.” The audience seemed familiar with the play and followed it with ease, laughing loudly and then vigorously applauding when appropriate. The program for the play further expressed Mooney’s passion and love for Hamlet. He said, “More than any other medium, the live theatre celebrates the very nature of what it is to be human, and what is possible for the human being to express or to feel. And Hamlet focuses us again and again on that question: What is it to be a living man instead of beast... or a god? To choose to continue to live, rather than to give up and die. To be a living being rather than a dead skull? To respond impulsively to things strongly felt, or to think, and to wait.” Many crowded the front of room to talk to him and compliment him on his performance when the play had ended. He visited, laughed, embraced, and graciously grasped his fan’s hands asking for each individual’s name. The play was completely free and open to the public, Mooney travels and performs in the Fall School Tour across the country with the help of donations from his audiences and about 150
contributors. “It was great, it was my first time seeing him,” Student Travis Cook said, 19, Psychology. “I really like how when he switches characters he does a spin, it distinguishes the different characters and you can really tell how into it he gets.” Mooney is truly a man of many talents; he has written an acting textbook, several other books and is in the process of writing another one, he worked as the artistic director of Chicago’s Stage Two Theatre where he produced about fifty plays in five years, he founded and edited “The Script Review”, he has written 17 verse versions of the comedies of Moliere, one of which NIC’s theater department used in last years production of “The Misanthrope.”
DID YOU KNOW? More than 80 spelling variations are recorded for Shakespeare’s name, from “Shappere” to “Shaxberd.”
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Freedom from expression: an artist spotlight Siemens displays graphic pieces of art in his downtown CDA work space. “I was born with a certain ability to move my hand in a way that takes what I see in my head and put it on paper,” Siemens said, “But with what ability I have, I can train it and learn new techniques to hone my trade. And people who don’t even have that ability can take the time to train themselves to become an even better artist than me. Just through time.” Lily Anderson/Sentinel
Siemens currently illustrates the comic “Prof. Phunk”on page 11.
Rachel Anderson Managing Editor He studied in Germany for six months, doodling along the way. He sold his art online. He opened an art gallery in his backyard. And he is our new cartoonist, but he doesn’t actually enjoy his art. “I communicate well enough with my writing and with my words, so art really isn’t a form of communication for me,” Daniel Siemens, 20, General Studies, CDA, said. “I don’t do it for the sake of expression, I do it just because. Most people have a reason for doing stuff. I probably have a motive, I just don’t know what it is.” Living in Germany last year, Siemens developed his technique and style by making pictures in his head. He describes his art as graffiti-like street art with heavy outlining, hints of minimalism, bold singular colors and an emphasis on graphics. When it comes to artistic influences, Siemens said that no one particular thing inspires him. Instead, he is inspired by Instagram artists and small pieces of art he sees in his everyday life. “I was born with a certain ability to move my hand in a way that takes what I see in my head and put it on paper,” Siemens said. “But with what ability I have, I can train it and learn new techniques
“There’s no point in doing art for money,” Siemens said. “Do it if you love it.” Lily Anderson/Sentinel
to hone my trade. And people who don’t even have that ability can take the time to train themselves to become an even better artist than me. Just through time.” Siemens doesn’t have a creative process. He starts by surfing the Internet, seeing a picture he likes, taking elements of it, sketching it with pencil and then going back over it with ink. Although Siemens said majoring in art is not an appropriate use of his time and talent, he thinks it is still very
important for artists to go to college and learn about art history and technique. “You’re definitely taking more of a risk going to college for art, than going to college to be a doctor,” Siemens said. “If you graduate college to be a doctor, you’re most likely going to have a job. But with an art degree, you’re going to be paid based on how good your art is and how good you are at socializing and getting your art out there.”
Although he’s sold his art on Etsy before, he shares his art by word of mouth and commissions, specializing in drawing portraits. “Ultimately how many likes and follows you get on Instagram doesn’t really mean anything unless people actually want your artwork,” Siemens said. “In reality, you’ll rarely ever get people who actually want your artwork – regardless of who you are.” The best ways to establish yourself is to build a following, he said. There are techniques to get more followers, but word of mouth is the best form of spreading information, he said. “You not only have to get your art seen,” Siemens said. “You have to get it sold.” For his most recent adventure, Siemens is opening the Back Alley Art Gallery, “the smallest art gallery in town,” on Sept. 25. “Our mission is to create a space for amateur artists to gather together and show their work,” Siemens said. ”We will show anyone and everyone’s art – with live music, food and drinks included.” To find out more information about Back Alley Art Gallery find Dan Siemens on Facebook. To purchase his art or request a commission go to “A Good Waste Of Time” on Etsy.com.
Gallery viewers pulled in by the “Force of Attraction”
Students, staff and art enthusiasts attend the premier of “Force of Attraction” by Larry Ellingson. Stay tuned next issue for a more in depth look at the artwork. Jeff Barad/Sentinel
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Grammy Award Winner hammers it out for charity
George Winston with his prized Steinway piano. Photo courtesy of The Official George Winston Site
Lindsey Olsen Staff Writer Grammy Award winner George Winston performed at the Coeur d’Alene Kroc Center on Thursday, September 23. The Post Falls Food Bank partnered with Winston in putting on the event. There was a food bank drive in the lobby before and after the show, and all of the proceeds from George’s CD sales were donated to the charity. Through Winston’s concert the Food Bank received 50 pounds of food and over $800 in donations and CD sales. His nearly sold out concert
was over two hours long and he never once used sheet music. Winston not only knew the notes that he played by heart but the background and purpose of ever y song. Something unique to George’s concerts is that before ever song he plays, he explains its histor y and what it means. If it is a song that he wrote, he explains what inspired him when writing. “This song is about the season of fall, and about the trees” explained George before performing his song Woods. Many of Winston’s popular work is about the four seasons.
In his tours he alternates between his two concerts, one being The Summer Show and the other The Winter Show. At this concert he played his Summer Show. George was the first to introduce his unique style of Folk Piano to the world of music. He is inspired by different artists and then puts his own twist on the piano pieces. He also will take several pieces and blend them into a smooth medley of all pieces combined. He played several upbeat songs inspired by the famous Charlie Brown Peanuts shows.
Other songs he composed himself. College student, Zach White says “I have never seen someone play piano so well before.” Zach had never heard of George Winston before his concert at the Kroc. Although Zach enjoyed the piano he says “I was honestly more intrigued by his guitar playing.” George isn’t just talented on the piano, he is also known for his solo guitar and harmonica concerts. At this concert He played a seven string guitar with a particular style called slack key. This style is most common
to Hawaii. At the time of intermission the crown exploded into conversations complementing his style and talent. Some audience members had been following him for over 25 years, and others had only just heard of him. “I just love the music” said Vern Newdy, father, photographer and fan. Vern said went to Winston’s winter show last year and had to come again. George Winston’s Music can be found in I-tunes, on Pandora and Spotify. You can also purchase his music on his website at georgewinston.com.
Getting down downtown
Michelle Mills Staff Writer
The lights of the dance studio glowed in the darkness on Sherman Avenue the night of the 29th. Enough light is given off so that the elegant dancers can be seen through the large glass window as they gracefully sweep around the dance floor or step lively in time to the music. A passerby stops on the side-
walk outside to gaze. He gleefully grins as he tries to imitate the dancing couples. This is a familiar scene that happens every Tuesday night between the hours of 8:30 and 10:30 at Dance Tales located at 1111 Sherman Ave in downtown Coeur d’ Alene. Dance instructor, Sheryl Bentz-Sipe offers a $2 open dance which includes a group mini-les-
son to the community every Tuesday at those times. The styles of dance range from the Foxtrot to the Cha Cha. BentzSipe is also a dance instructor for North Idaho College. She offers students lessons in either Latin or swing dance to fulfill their PE requirements. “I like working with students that have ability to focus and appreciate learning to dance,” Bentz-Sipe
said, “College students have so much energy and want to soak up so much information. [Their] energy as students uplifts me.” Dancers who attend the community lessons have experience which range from beginner to advanced. “I enjoy ballroom dancing to the point that I may compete in Seattle,” said Robert Kemner. Kemner is a frequent figure at Dance Tales as well as a current
machining student at North Idaho College. “You can’t be a wallflower or a pillar, though.” Kemner explains that ballroom dancing is a lot of fun, but it is not an activity that allows for being shy. However, beginners need not feel shy or worried about inexperience, “Out of all the many partners I’ve had,” said Kemner, “only two people I ever met had two left feet. It’s all about practice.”
Robert Kemner practices by dancing with his partner, as he is still deciding on whether or not he wants to compete in Seattle. Lily Anderson/Sentinel
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NIC’s Avery Stanton boxes out a Columbia Basin Player. The ladies were aggresive on the field and maintained possession throughout most of the game. Lily Anderson/Sentinel
Cardinal ladies dominate Columbia Basin College Riley Hadeen Sports Editor Aggressive play and tight mechanics were vital components of NIC women’s soccer 2-0 shutout victory over Columbia Basin College on Saturday. With NIC’s overwhelming possession ratio, few opportunities were allotted for CBC during the match. “We’ve been working a lot on maintaining possession,” said NIC forward Haley White. The team seemed focused and aware of team positioning throughout the match. Coach Dan Hogan wanted to focus on field vision going into the game against CBC. “It (vision) helped out a lot defensively,” coach
Hogan said. “We picked up more of what the other players were doing.” Though at times the ball would transition into the neutral zone, it was a rare occasion for CBC to dribble into NIC territory. The NIC gals combined speed with their intense play and were able to outrun many of the CBC players. “We wanted to make them chase us and test their fitness,” coach Hogan said. “We wanted to keep control of the ball.” NIC was able to focus more on positioning and goal scoring for the majority of the match with the ball opposite their end of the field. It was only 20 minutes into the match before White posted the first goal for NIC, knocking the ball in the
corner of the net. “We wanted to emphasize shooting low for the big goalie,” White said. NIC had a bevy of opportunities throughout the game, but the only other goal came from Megan Lowery toward the end of the second half. “We’ve got to work at getting the other balls in,” coach Hogan said. “There were at least three other balls that could’ve gone in.” The team will be facing Walla Walla Community College on Wednesday, and coach Hogan said he would like to focus on controlling the team’s physicality. “They’re (Walla Walla CC) a physical team,” coach Hogan said. “We have to talk about physicality. If they hit us, let’s just play.”
Volleyball gets it done at home Gabe Theander Sports Writer After a blowout win over Utah State University Friday night, the volleyball ladies of North Idaho College stole the show again on Saturday with another 3-0 match against Colorado Northwestern Community College. After their speedy win the night before, the NIC gals were more than ready for the Colorado Trojans. Colorado brought intensity to the Cardinal’s home turf, along with hard hits and quick reaction, but their performance was fruitless against the NIC ladies. All three sets were neck in neck, but they didn’t stop pushing. “They never once had that loosing-the game-mentality,” coach Stanley said. “Our focus was to play OUR volleyball. NIC Volleyball.”
The Trojans were within just a few points of taking the win for each of the sets, bringing the scores to 25-20, 2521, and 25-21. Each game was loaded with fast, intense play and extended volleys. Middle blocker Brook Bell had an exceptional performance, placing herself well defensively for several plays throughout the course of the game. “We stayed up,” said Bell. “We usually fall, and then come back up, but now we’re really getting onto our rhythm.” The Cardinal’s next game will be on Thursday at Snow College. “Snow is a really good team,” coach Stanley said. “What we need to do is execute, and just enjoy playing volleyball, and not get so stressed out.” NIC volleyball will be going into their next week of play with an 11-11 record.
Focused players ready for action. The volleyball team went undefeated at home this weekend Lily Anderson/Sentinel
When a fun game amongst friends becomes a competitive sport Riley Hadeen Sports Editor Where many philosophers have asked when a hill becomes a mountain, when east becomes west or when affection becomes love, lately I have found myself asking when a casual game becomes a full-fledged sport. Also, with kite surfing making it’s way into the 2016 Olympic games in Rio, it’s a good time to wonder how individuals dictate what really qualifies as a sport. A sport is defined as an activity that involves skill and physical exertion against a team or individual for entertainment. If this is true, then why don’t we have hippies playing hacky sack or teams of people painting
Danny DeVito while doing wall sits on ESPN? Perhaps a sport is judged by the amount of talent it requires. Folks love to watch old Russell Wilson toss the pigskin to Doug Baldwin for a TD or Cristiano Ronaldo send the futbol into the net to a thunderous roar of ole because it’s these fantastic occurrences in popular sports that bring an intensity that few mediums can achieve. That being said, I see no reason why the same level of expertise is not required from unconventional sports such as laser tag, parkour or hatchet throwing. These niche sports could arguably require the same dedication and mastery that sports like tennis and volleyball require, yet we don’t have thousands of people in an arena paying to see people duke it out in a game of laser tag. Another factor that may elevate a game to a
sport is the entertainment value that a sport offers - though entertainment value seems like a far too subjective basis to judge upon. One might find football boring, but think taking sedatives and seeing how much longer he can exercise than his friends is a blast. The issue can get to be divisive and entirely unproductive if we spend time arguing whether one sport is more or less entertaining than another. One criterion that almost seems as if it could be the deciding factor is the fan base of the sport. Without fans, there’s no outlet for the activity to flow through to generate approval or disapproval of validity. But if there is someone out there doing what they feel to be a sport, then it seems implausible to speculate that nobody is watching said sport being played.
Using fan base as an imperative leads to a stalemate in the vein of the chicken and egg dilemma. Maybe the decision can be reached in the same way that we judge upon when a boy/girl becomes a man/woman. The sport has been around long enough, and seen enough that eventually one can look the sport over and give a simple nod of approval out of some innate knowledge that is out of the human ability to quite put into words. So if you’re wondering whether break dance fighting in a kiddie pool of nacho cheese or playing b-ball outside of your school is a better activity, remember that it may not be whether your sport is good, but rather whether you are a good sport. Riley Hadeen 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
DID YOU KNOW? The Brazilian martial art known as Capoeira is the closest thing to break dance fighting outside of the movie “Zoolander.”
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NIC midfielder Matt Howard dukes it out with a Columbia Basin College player. Lily Anderson/Sentinel
A tough loss for the NIC men Riley Hadeen Sports Editor It was a quiet and somber sideline for NIC after their 2-1 loss against Columbia Basin College on Saturday. The game was intense, with tensions high on both teams after some tussling early on in the game. “Every game is going to be physical,” NIC forward Alec Maldonado said. “We didn’t keep the ball like we should’ve.” NIC’s late second half goal came from Hamdiou Kante off of an assist from Matt Howard, but the guys couldn’t capitalize on the momentum soon enough to counter CBC’s two quick points at the start of the half. “In the second half they scored two goals in 20 minutes and that was terrible,” Kante said. “We were not expecting that.” The team had difficulties transitioning on
defense, and the speedy CBC players successfully managed to get in between NIC and the ball. Most of NIC’s scoring efforts were thwarted at the deciding moment in front of the goal by a CBC redirect. “We will work on defensive communication and transitioning,” Kante said. The culminating moment of the heated confrontation between the teams came late into the second half after an NIC score attempt had both teams jostling one another. The typically stoic coach Thompson vocalized his concerns to the refs to “keep the players separated.” Though things got somewhat personal during the game, the players on both sides were quick to shake hands and resolve issues afterward. The loss for NIC brings their record to 5-4-2 for the season. NIC will stay home for their next game against Walla Walla Community College this Wednesday.
Coeur d’Alene’s is the perfect trail to take. The 72 mile long trail begins in Plummer, Timothy Gant Idaho where you cirSports Writer cle and cross the Lake Coeur d’Alene before finishing in Mullan, Fall is here and it’s Idaho a great time for sports The best trail has that cater to all walks to be paid for, but of life. it is well worth the The great thing $15. The Route of the about living in Inland Hiawatha is an easy Northwest is that downhill 15-mile ride. there is something to The trail goes through do every season, and several tunnels, the currently the weather first one being over is just right. a mile long and comBicycling is a very pletely dark. It also enjoyable thing to do in the fall. North Idaho crosses 17 train trestles all of which are has an extensive netover 100 feet in elevawork of designated tion. bike paths. Another way to kill The best ones in the area are those that time is disk golf. There are two belong to the Rails-tocourses within 10 Trails system. Many miles of Coeur of the trails that are d’Alene, Corbin Park part of the system are in Post Falls and Cherfree to ride, but even ry Hill Park in Coeur the ones that aren’t d’Alene. are worth the price If you are a beginto pay. ner disk golfer then The Centennial Corbin is the place to Trail goes from Nine start. You might shoot Mile Falls in Washaround an 18 your first ington to Higgins few games, but with Point on Lake Coeur time the scores will d’Alene, covering improve. more than 70 miles. Beginners should It is a great trail if you skip hole 10 on this want to maintain a course. It takes you view of the Spokane right over the SpoRiver, as the trail stays kane River, so if you pretty close to the have not mastered water. control over your disk If you want to see you will lose it in the Lake Coeur d’Alene river. then The Trail of the
The Cherry Hill course is slightly more difficult. There is a lot of elevation change and the course is moderately wooded, making it easy to lose your disk in the underbrush. For those who enjoy the thrill of the hunt, North Idaho is the place to be in the fall. There are white tailed deer, elk, moose or a simple afternoon grouse hunt to name a few of the many game options that North Idaho supplies. If you just want to get out and enjoy nature in peace and quiet then the lakes are the best escape. Paddling around placid lakes is the best bet for seeing nature in the raw. Whether you are watching the wildlife on the shore or the various aquatic species, paddling in a conoe or kayak gives you that fly on the wall perspective. Regardless of your sport, the Inland Northwest is the place to be to get the most out of the fall season.
Timothy Gant 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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Fall is the perfect time to drink hot cocoa, pick some pumpkins and learn more about yourself. Don’t know who you are inside? Then read your horoscope, silly. Written by our Managing Editor, Rachel Anderson, these horoscopes are the only thing you need in life. She dabbles in witchery on the weekends, so you can trust her. ARIES MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 We all know Aries has anger issues. (Sorry, it’s true.) But October is a good month for you to spread a little love. Throw flower petals at people, hug strangers. TAURUS APRIL 21 - MAY 21 Luck is in your future, Taurus. Rake a pile of leaves together and jump in. Who knows - you might just find a ten dollar bill inside. GEMINI MAY 22 - JUNE 21 Romance is in your future, Gemini. Learn the tango, watch some YouTube tutorials on how to make a bowtie and all the lovers will be flocking at your doorstep. CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22 The month of October is all about change and moving on. But not for you, Cancer. Go ahead. Hold that grudge a few weeks longer. LEO JULY 23 -AUGUST 21 You should limit the amount of time you spend on the Internet this month, Leo. Something good might happen to you if you go outside for once. VIRGO AUG 22 - SEP 23 I know you may be tempted to give your heart out to any passerby. But you should keep your heart and your collection of snowglobes to yourself this month, Virgo. LIBRA SEP 24 - OCTOBER 23 You’ll be haunted by a creepy spirit this month, Libra. Hey man. Don’t blame me. Blame the stars. SCORPIO OCT 24 - NOV 22 The stars say do whatever you want this month. Go ahead and buy that Apple Watch you’ve been thinking about. SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 - DEC 22 It’s time to be adventurous, Sagittarius! Climb a tree, rob a bank, ask that barista out - go crazy! Answers from last week’s puzzle. Across: helium, graphite, protractor, scholarship, Vincent, Dunlap. Down: nursing, rugby, calculus, hypothesis, Christianson, April, Molstead, Cecil, FERPA.
CAPRICORN DEC 23 - JAN 20 Now is the perfect time to watch “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” over and over until your eyes burn. AQUARIUS JAN 21 - FEB 19 Only eat the blue M&M’s this month, Aqurius. Just trust me on this one. PISCES FEB 20- MARCH 20 Call your mom as many times as you can before the holiday season. Believe me, Pisces, it’ll make your Christmas morning ten times better.
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Different organizations and businesses put together booths to show their support for the race. Michelle Mills/Sentinel
Coeur d’Alene turns pink for the cure of breast cancer Michelle Mills Staff Writer
in total, $16,804 was raised. Kootenai Outpatient Imaging Director Jen Neely said 75 percent of those race proceeds go directly to support breast The color pink dominated the NIC health in the local Coeur d’ Alene comcampus on Sunday, Sept. 20 as a diverse munity. crowd of men, women, children and even Race for the Cure is an opportunity dogs came decked out in loud and vibrant for the residents of Coeur d’ Alene and attire to Race for the Cure for breast canthe students of NIC to show their respect cer. One might think Halloween came early and support for the elimination of breast cancer. by looking over the crowd. Individuals Located at the scene of the race were sported tutus, tights, bandanas, hats, and booths displaying abundant information face paint. regarding the local organizations that the Horns blew and people clapped and race was supporting. Included among the cheered, giving each other high fives and organizations were a few booths manned pats on the back. by our ver y own NIC stuThe atmosphere felt emboldened and “It is a fun and festive dents. “It is such a good cause supportive as Raatmosphere. I like to to come out to support. And chel Platten’s “Fight see how many people all the teams want to come Song” blared from a out and help,” Zoia Basargin show up to support set of speakers outof the NIC volleyball team side. the cause.” said as she assisted multiple Lining the edges people in tr ying to guess of the sidewalks were breast cancer and health trivexuberant volunteers KIM SHAW ia to win colorful headbands cheering the particiAssistant teacher which read ‘I am the cure.’ pants on, like volunParticipants from NIC teer cheerer Mar y wrestling and volleyball teams were there Pettit, who ser ves on the board of directors for a community support group called to support the cause. A group of teachers and the principal “Blazen Divas.” from Dalton Elementar y showed up to Pettit said the group was always happy to support the community but Race race together in support of one of their own who was just recently diagnosed with for the Cure was special because one of breast cancer. their members is a breast cancer sur viKim Shaw, teacher’s assistant, said, vor. “It is a fun and festive atmosphere. I like According to the Susan G. Komen to see how many show up to support the Idaho/Montana records, over 1,000 peocause.” ple registered for the morning race. And
Costumes ranged from mild to extremely creative. Michelle Miills/ Sentinel
Community groups dress up and represent themselves with names such as the “Blazen Divas” or the “Hot Flash Mamas.” Michelle Mills/Sentinel
People from all ages run for the cause. Michelle Mills/Sentinel
Even animals dress up to participate for the awareness of breast cancer. Michelle Mills/Sentinel