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Fantasy and music collide in the ‘The Magic Flute’ Annie Stonebreaker Features Editor The Magic Flute premiered Saturday night at NIC, and magic embodied the audience’s reaction to this enchanting fantasy of opera, orchestra, dancing and acting. People arrived early to get to their seats as the event started at 7:30 at the Schuler Performing Arts Center, and the night was off with dimmed lights, anticipation and an explosion of gusto from the orchestra. The opening scene introduced the opera as an obvious fantasy with the three lady protagonists defeating a dragon or serpent creature and saving the main character Tamino, and the plot immediately drew the audience in and held them there throughout the duration of the night. The piece was directed by an award winning opera performer himself, Aaron St. Clair Nicholson, who delivered this stor y 214 years after Mozart created and premiered it. Nicholson directed it in his own unique way with a modern spin of humor and props, and a breathtaking cast and set. The plot is set in ancient Egypt where the main character Prince Tamino is saved from death by a serpent and then commissioned by the Queen of the Night to save her daughter Pamina was she claimed was kidnapped by the evil Sarastro. Tamino falls in love with Pamina and has help finding her from Papageno, a character know as the bird catcher who provides humor and comic relief throughout the show. See MAGIC FLUTE | Page 6
U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Rand Paul adresses the audience about outsourcing jobs during the Coeur d’Alene leg of his nation-wide tour. Jeff Barard/Sentinel
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U.S Senator and GOP Presidential hopeful Rand Paul visited NIC Thursday, Aug. 27, sharing his libertarian and conser vative beliefs with the large, supportive crowd. With signs that read “Unleash the American Dream” and “Defeat the Washington Machine” scattered around the audience, Paul spoke about his “Flat and Fair” in-
come tax plan, among other topics. “Government is a necessar y evil,” Paul said. “We want government to be smaller...it’s not that government is inherently stupid, although that’s debatable, it’s that they don’t get the right incentives.” Paul also spoke extensively about keeping jobs on American soil; he said Americans should debate where jobs are created. With a hearty reply from
the audience, Paul also spoke about the lack of fairness in the criminal justice system and the war on drugs. His 30-minute speech concluded with him criticizing other politicians (Democrats and Republicans alike) for not upholding the constitution and violating American’s individual liberties. “To win a Democratic state, Republicans must dilute their beliefs and be like Democrats,” Paul said. “We must
defend individual liberty.” Before Paul took the stage and received a standing ovation when he concluded, the night began with an introduction video from his wife, Kelley Ashby, and a few words from Idaho Representative Raul Labrador. “He can speak passionately and forcefully, but in a way that touches your heart,” Labrador said. “He gives the same message to ever y audience he
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s a par t of his proposal to make two-year community college tuition-free, President Obama announced the creation of the College Promise Advisor y Board during a speech on Wednesday at Macomb Community College in War ren, Mich. The Board, led by Chair Dr. Jill Biden and directed by former Under Secretary of Education, Martha Kanter, will support a free community college education for responsible students.
“Education has always been the secret sauce, the secret to America’s success,” Obama said. “For every young person willing to work hard, I want two years of college to be as free and universal as high school is today […] Having a credential above and beyond your high school diploma, that’s the surest ticket to the middle class.” Along with the Board, the President promoted “Heads Up America,” an independent campaign to raise the awareness about the importance of America’s community colleges. Obama also revealed a $175 million in apprenticeship
“We should be having conversations...that lead to positive changes for minorities.”
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grants by the Department of Labor, which will hire more than 34,000 new apprentices in industries like health care, information technology industries and advanced manufacturing. According to a White House press release, The American Apprenticeship Grants has added more than 55,000 new apprenticeship opportunities, the largest increase in nearly a decade, since the President’s call to action in his State of the Union 2014. “I’ve never been more optimistic about America,” Obama said. “We are not there yet. We’ve got more work to
do. But if we just keep on building on the progress that we’ve already made, if we keep restoring the link between hard work and success, then we won’t just recover from that recession that we had, we’re going to renew our nation’s promise. We’re going to rebuild our middle class. We’ll remind the world why it is that America is the greatest country on Earth.” The president got the ball rolling on college cost reformation earlier this year when he announced his $60 billion community college initiative to provide two years of community college for free.
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NIC to offer helicopter flight training program Lizeth Meinguer News Editor NIC will offer a new Aviation Flight Training two-year program that will provide students the skills and preparation required to become a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) licensed helicopter pilot. Dean of Aerospace Kassie Silvas said that NIC is waiting to get the approval from Northwest Commission Community Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and if they receive it within the next 60 days the classes will begin in January of 2016. “I am most excited about the opportunity to offer our students access to a career in aviation,” Silvas said. “North Idaho College is quickly becoming the Northwest higher education leader in aerospace. The aviation program will bring another dimension of support to the industry sector.” According to the NIC proposal to the Idaho Board of Education, the college will hire instructors to teach the ground lecture classes and the flight-training courses will be in charge of Inland Helicopter Inc., a company that provides flight services and pilot training throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. As for now they are ne-
NIC and Inland Helicopters Inc. will provide ground and flight training to perspectives students. Photo courtesy of Inland Helicopters.
gotiating a contract. The funding of this course will come from the student tuition fees. The estimated cost is $22,000 per semester. According to Silvas, the students will have to pay an extra
hourly fee to fly the helicopters, and due to the high price of the program the enrollment is expected to be small. NIC will offer to graduate with an Associate of Applied Science
(AAS) 63 required credits, or as an Advanced Technical Certificate 53-55 required credits. At the end of the program the student will be qualified to be tested in the FAA and acquire a helicopter pilot license.
NIC will be the first college to offer an aviation flight program in the state of Idaho. The college will be adding this program to their curriculum. No programs were discontinued.
Tuition takes a hike Tuition raises, enrollment remains steady Abigail Valentine Staff Writer
Audience awaits excitedly for Rand Paul. Photo courtesy of David Charleston
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talks to...he speaks in a tone that ever yone can understand.” Although a few NIC students echoed the praises from Labrador, others were skeptical of the GOP Presidential hopeful. “I don’t think he would benefit us as students,” Alex McKeeken said, 19, Medical Science, Hayden. “I don’t really agree with a lot of Rand Paul’s ideas because they’re based on free market solving ever ything. I think
he will hinder us, especially his tax system and the inequality that comes with some of his ideas.” Randal Howard “Rand” Paul is a U.S. politician and physician. Since 2011, Paul has ser ved in the U.S. nited States Senate as a member of the Republican Party representing Kentucky. After taking selfies with the NIC crowd, he concluded his five-day “Stand with Rand” western tour by making several stops in Idaho’s Treasure Valley as well as Alaska, Washington, Wyoming and Utah.
This semester, tuition and fees at NIC have increased from last year’s level. Last May, the board of trustees voted to raise tuition $5 per credit for Kootenai County residents and $8 per credit for students living outside Kootenai County. Vice President of Finance and Business Affairs, Chris Martin, said that the increase was necessary to continue delivering quality education and meet the college’s budgetary needs for the upcoming fiscal year. Martin also said that enrollment levels are not expected to change. Many students did not realize the increase in tuition. “I guess this is why I had to drop two cours-
es,” premedical student Alessandra Cope, 19, said. “Why are they making this more expensive for students? I want to know where the money is going.” Nursing student Tessa Murray, 19, said that she isn’t happy about the increase, but that she also isn’t surprised to hear that tuition is becoming more expensive. “For me, I would have to know why,” Murray said. “It would have to be for a good reason for me to support it.” Tuition was not the only extra cost, other increased fees included a mandator y $100 per student, per semester, to help pay for the new $14.5 million recreation center to be built in 2016. The research institute Center on Budget and Policy Priorities said that
the state’s education funding cuts, occurring since 2009, have caused colleges to rely more heavily on student fees, federal grants, and taxes for funds to run. For NIC, Martin said alternatives to raising tuition included more budget cuts and levying higher local property taxes. Another additional expense for 2015 is the raised instructor wage law signed into effect by Governor Butch Otter earlier this year, which will raise instructors’ minimum salary from about $31,000 to $37,000 per year by 201920. Martin said, “Before factoring in the impact of salary adjustments, the college reduced the operating budget by over $1.4 million from fiscal year 2015 to help offset adding additional costs to students.”
NIC students dominate the INBRE conference Lizeth Meinguer News Editor North Idaho College students won numerous awards at the Research Conference of the Idaho Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) that took place at the Best Western University Inn, last month. This, as part of the Idaho INBRE Program, which offers 10-week fellowships for students interested in biomedical research. Students from NIC, Lewis- Clark State College and the University of Idaho presented a project describing the process they realized in order to answer their
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research questions and all the work they accomplished during the internship. As a result, in the industry intern division NIC students Steve Van Horn, Aaron Drapeau and Loni Taber took home first, second and third place respectively. In the undergraduate research project division, Lauren Merlino won first place and Catherine Brands took up second place. “This is one of the best opportunities NIC has to offer.” Merlino said. “I have learned a lot of skills through exceptional teachers at NIC. I spent my summer working in a wonderful lab with very
supportive, engaging people.” The winners will now compete in the Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Conference with other participants from Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, Alaska, Nevada and Hawaii on October 12 to 14. “My flights are booked and rooms are reserved and I am psyched.”Merlino said. “This conference is going to be huge. I am excited to learn from others research, the seminars, and for the opportunity to present my own research. It will be amazing to hear from well-established scientists on various topics in research.” NIC students participating at the INBRE conference. Photo courtesy of North Idaho College.
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Summiting the Selkirk Mountains
The view from the Outdoor Pursuits camp by Harrison Lake. (Below) The members climb over a field of boulders on their way to the summit. Aislinn Lautenbach/Sentinel
Aislinn Lautenbach Staff Writer Eight students from North Idaho College including two individuals involved in the outdoor leadership program traveled to Harrison Lake Saturday, Sept. 5, with NIC’s Outdoor Pursuits program. Led by Outdoor Pursuits instructor Terry Brinton, the team camped out for the weekend and hiked a total of 15 miles despite the cold. Students learned techniques and skills along the way, bettering their perspective of the outdoors. “We’ve learned so much already,” student Nathaly Castillo said. “It was amazing and totally worth it!” The team hiked to the top of the lake’s 7,000 ft. summit in the Selkirk Mountains. After reaching the top, each member of the team signed the
summit’s registry, writing and dating their name. There were smiles exchanged and cheers hollered as the team rejoiced together after the climb. “It’s all about doing the thing team. And today, we did the thing,” Brinton said. The group grew as a team, supporting and encouraging each other along the way. Outdoor Pursuits continues to have events in which students are encouraged to join. For the remainder of September there is to be hiking, paddle boarding, whitewater rafting, sailing, rock climbing and local mountain biking. If you have 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.-6 p.m.
Student’s loan debt As President Obama keeps on promoting f r e e c o m m u n i t y c o llege for r esponsible students, The U.S Depar tment of Education just released new data about how much federal debt students with low-income take in order to get a chance to assist to a higher education, which according to the President “is the secret to success.” Pr oPublica, an independent newsroom, released a new interactive database with unprecedented detail on the financial weight of the countr y’s college students who have been force to take student loans.
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August 23 - Security responded to Residence Hall for intoxicated student. Student was later ejected from the RH.
August 27 - Student reported disr uptive child on the second floor of LKH. Security spoke with the father about leaving children unattended on campus.
August 25 - Student hit by vehicle on College Drive, near Post-Winton. Student was transported to KMC for evaluation, and released.
August 27 - Intoxicated person crashed his skateboard on Hubbard.
August 26 - Staff reported drunk and disorderly person on Rosenberry Drive, attempting to participate in NIC cruise. Person departed before security arrived.
September 8- Police took one person into custody for active warrant, near Meyer Health and Science Building.
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he VMAs have been a good source of workroom gossip since their premiere in 1984. Whether it be the iconic moment Madonna made out with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera live on stage or the year Kanye hopped up to take Taylor Swift’s “Best Female Video” win and attempt to give it to Beyoncé, MTV’s annual Video Music Awards have given people juicy material to talk about the next day. Perhaps the most shocking VMA moment of recent was Miley Cyrus’ latex booty shorts and foam finger twerking marathon of 2013. However, this year’s VMAs wasn’t without a little taste of the ex-Disney channel starlet. “MTV won’t let me perform, so I’m hosting this year’s VMAs,” Cyrus posted on social media a month before the show on Aug. 30. But the drama that occurred at this year’s VMAs wasn’t staged and left many a jaw open - including the host herself. After being awarded with “Best Hip-Hop Video,” Nicki Minaj called out Cyrus unexpectedly on stage, referring to the negative comments Cyrus made about Minaj in The New York Times calling Minaj “angry” and “not too kind.” A shocked Cyrus said that the media twisted her words and the Internet was quick to react. Factions quickly split between “Team Nicki” and “Team Miley” Minaj fans saying Cyrus was characterizing Minaj as the stereotype of an “angry black woman.” Not only were viewers shocked by the unexpected comments between Cyrus and Minaj, many viewers were upset with Cyrus’ outfit choice - not because of her clear dress with perfectly placed bubbles but because of her dreadlocks. Cultural appropriation is a sensitive subject, especially when it comes to traditional styles like bhindis and dreadlocks. When actress Zendaya wore dreadlocks she was infamously described as smelling like “patchouli oil and weed,” but white starlets like Cyrus and Kylie Jenner have been deemed “amazing” and “edgy” for their dreadlocks. Many white women are praised for their “trendy” dreadlocks while many black women cannot even wear their traditional dreadlocks in the workplace for fear of looking “dirty” or “unprofessional.” To make matters worse, Cyrus presented a racially insensitive skit where she called rapper Snoop Dogg “Mammy” (a southern U.S. archetype for a black woman who worked as a nanny and housekeeper to a white family). Overall, the VMAs were a breeding ground for cultural appropriation, whether it be Cyrus’ dreads or Rebel Wilson’s mocker y of the “Black Lives Matter” movement. Gossiping about the latest VMA stunt Miley Cyrus pulled off may be entertaining, but we should be having conversations about cultural appropriation and the negative characterization of black women in the media that lead to positive changes for minorities whose people and culture are violated daily.
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President Joe Dunlap, I am deeply disappointed and troubled with the new job assignment for Huishing Chung, the beloved 2015 employee-of-the-year while working “The Caffeinated Cardinal.” I have been told that instead of working out in the open, welcoming all the new students and integrating them into NIC life, she is going to be barricaded in the back of the kitchen, never to be seen again. Is that how we reward our best employees at NIC? Just like many other students, I struggled integrating on campus my first year. I was nervous, new, and frankly not sure if NIC was right for me in the first place. I had my own unique struggle, coming from out-ofstate. Then one day I met Shing at the coffee shop. She was more than just friendly. She actually cared, and took the time to sit down with me and get to know me. Later, I would come into the shop and immediately be introduced to another student she met the same way. I have made countless friends through Shing. On rough days, I could always count on going to the coffee shop and enjoying the welcoming atmosphere she helped create. I know many other non-traditional students at NIC (whether from Hawaii or Korea) have deeply valued the friendship and support NIC cultivated through Shing. It was commonplace for her to welcome students, even invite them out to dinner! Plenty of foreign students were able to seamlessly integrate into life at NIC with her help. Shing created an essential aspect of NIC culture – that has to count for something. Surely she was not awarded the “employee-of-the-year” for nothing? I beg you, NIC, bring Shing back to the coffee shop full-time where she belongs. Do you agree with me? Great, e-mail President Dunlap (jhdunlap@nic.edu) and let him know how much you appreciate Shing! Check out our group “Support Shing!!” on Facebook. Agitatedly, Lauren Merlino
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Surviving College 101 Abigail Valentine Staff Writer
Nothing is more exciting than being a freshman in college, but you will need a strategy to succeed in your first year – and your fourth. Here are three things you as a new freshman (or senior) should utilize to help succeed in college. Firstly, get enough sleep. Nothing is more debilitating to students than lack of sleep. According to University Health center, the average college student gets about six hours of sleep each night, but college students truly need at least eight hours of
sleep per night. The profitability of your study time will improve if you sleep during those wee night hours and can work a little less, but with a fresh and focused mind, later. Secondly, make your time count. Routines are your friend! Get out a piece of paper and make a list of your assignments, then schedule them each day and do the work. Studying is easiest in relatively small, varied sessions – do your homework as soon as possible, while the material is still fresh, and don’t let it stack up. Procrastinating on assignments will only cause more stress in the long run. You don’t have to cram if you use your time as best you can. Let yourself feel the satisfaction of just being done! Good
time management is an important skill not just in college, but also throughout your life. Thirdly, eat healthfully. Focus on getting enough balanced meals with carbs and protein, along with plenty of water. Your brain functions on carbohydrate energy, and protein keeps you going physically. Pack snacks such as granola bars and fruit to eat between classes. Just a little nutrition boost will work wonders for comprehension and concentration. Through the ups and the downs you will experience, remember, college is a privilege. Occasionally, it might seem like a waste of time. It might not be fun at times. But you are here to equip and empower yourself to live the future you’ve dreamed.
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Building community: CDA skatepark gets a facelift
Local kids showing off their skills at CDA Skatepark, welcoming a growing group of skaters, bikers and viewers. Photo courtesy of CDASK8PRK.
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To many NIC students, the Coeur d’Alene Skatepark means free parking and a nice walk to campus. But there are many young people who call the skate park their home. Just like any household, the skatepark has seen its ups and downs, but two local skaters are completely changing the way everyone relates to the skatepark. Nathan “Ope” Baker and Jason Olsen are the founders of the “CDASK8PRK” initiative. Their goal is to make the skatepark something Coeur d’Alene can be proud of. “It’s not just a skateboarding space,” Baker said. “It’s an artistic space.”
The dynamic duo said the design concept is to be uniquely Coeur d’Alene and will bring aspects from the city all to one place – accessible to everyone. Besides the want to have a cool, new skate park, there’s something else driving this movement: skateboard subculture. It’s something that can be seen even when you are spectating. It’s a community of people who help and inspire each other to succeed. “They are not afraid to fail,” Olsen said. “Anyone that I see that’s been really successful in life – they are not afraid to fail. Skateboarding and biking teaches you that you’ve got to try something over and over again to get it done. That lesson becomes something that you take with you for the rest of your life.” According to CDASK8PRK’s Facebook page, the athletes are free to express themselves to the fullest.
Skating in itself is an individual sport but this park is already bringing in the community. The duo wants to make the park less like a skate park and more like an events center. With Biketober, their second annual BMX competition happening the first weekend of October, the team hopes to create an even larger community. “Parents are taking their kids skating – it’s the modern day baseball,” the duo said. “We don’t go out and have a catch; we go out and fall off stuff together.” The team believes that making a new skate park will further the community and give more opportunities to young people – allowing them to express themselves and be individuals. According to their Facebook page, placing the skate park in a more social environment would give the community
more eyes to steer young people towards good choices while encouraging them to prosper in their sport. “Iron man is a huge example, Olsen said. “If we could do something that is an eighth of what that is, then I think we’d be pretty successful.” The duo said that the new park will require the community’s time and money. As a nonprofit organization, they’ll have you do anything from video production to photography to working at booths to writing. If you’re interested in getting involved or want an internship with the team, contact CDASK8PRK on Facebook. “Freedom – it’s your time do you your thing and express yourself,” Olsen said. “The community is here. It’s not just a hobby thing. It’s a lifelong thing.” The building of the new park is anticipated to begin in 2017.
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The end of the opera reveals several plot twists as Sarastro turns out to be a wise high Priest
who sends the Queen of the Night to her demise. With the help of the Magic Flute, Tamino and Pamina find love and pass several tests from Sarastro to be together at last. The stage was set with four, twenty foot triangular columns that were moved scene to scene by the cast to create a feeling of deliberation and mood destination. Tall trees stretched upwards in each column during the enchanted forest scenes, and the columns were switched for indoor castle-like scenes and another outdoor setting that used casted shadows. The stage sparkled and delighted the eye all evening with ethereal and striking costumes, and equally complementar y colors and lighting. Ballet Coeur d’Alene students flitted gracefully across the stage, becoming forest creatures, fairies and more, using
their bodies to fluidly match the emotion emitted from the orchestra. The timing of the choreography between the orchestra and the ballerinas was impeccable, their dancing rose and fell to meet the music effortlessly. The voices from the cast perfected the Opera, deep booming basses and beautiful soaring sopranos created drama and emotion that was all sung in the opera’s original German language. The Opera was done in “spielsing” which is part spoken and part sung. “My favorite part was seeing the behind the scenes work that goes into the production.” Mezzo Suprano Chorus member Katelynn Eppenstein. “There is so much thought and care on ever yone’s part that makes this show as great as it is, and I got to meet a lot of great musicians in the process.” The opera was done in sharp
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contrasts, the majority of costumes looked regal, ancient and extravagant, but then other costumes were full modern three piece suits with shiny black dress shoes. The stor y line stayed true to the original plot but was scattered with modern humor and props such as toy scooters. The audience met each scene with laughter, loud enthusiastic clapping and “bravo’s!” It looked like a few students turned out, but the majority of the crowd was mostly welldressed elderly people. The last showing was the 2pm matinee on Sunday. The next showing by Opera CDA will be “La Boheme” in the end of November at Live at the Fox downtown Spokane, and I’m sure many are gearing up for will probably be a surprisingly amazing cast from a small town.
(Left) Character Pamina holds the Magic Flute in revereance and sings about the enchanted instrument that ultimately brought her and Tamino together. (Top) The bird-catcher character Papageno finds himself and Pamina in emminate capture until he remembers to use his magical glockenspiel and delights the crowd as the bad characters dance away. (Lower left) Ballet Coeur d’Alene students smoothly dance across the stage in elegant form, morphing to become fairies, a dragon, or other creatures throughout the show. (Lower right) The Queen of the Night commands Tamino in an aria of passion and emotion to rescue her daughter from the “evil” Sarastro. Photo courtesy of Don Sausser/ CDA Opera
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Student Jennifer Phillips runs across the floating course of the scramble and it looks like this was not her first attempt from her soaked appearance. Jeff Barad/Sentinel
Lindsey Olsen Staff Writer NIC held their fourth annual Cardinal Scrambler where students came together for a fun but competitive Friday afternoon where students pushed themselves for the opportunity to win some alluring prizes. The event on September 4, was provided by Recreational Sports and Outdoor Pursuits and was the 4th time annually they’ve put on this competition. This game consisted of teams of two players working together to accomplish challenges around campus. After every challenge the
team would have a game passport signed off to ensure the challenge was completed. These challenges not only tested the player’s physical ability but also your team work and ability to work under a time crunch together. The team who successfully completed every challenge in the shortest amount of time would be pronounced the winning team. As the first place prize, Recreational Sports awarded a $100 voucher for any of the outdoor pursuit events. However, no one walked away empty-handed, to all those who participated were awarded with Outdoor Pursuit gear. After the race was finished
there was a free BBQ to all those who participated. Jess Benet, coordinator of Rec sports for the past 6 years says her goal of the race is “for students to have fun, meet new people and learn more about the great opportunities with Recreational sports.” Getting connected with Recreational Sports and the Outdoor Pursuit Program is a great way to get to know other students and make the most of your time at NIC. “Never stop running” was James Nicolson from Sandpoint Idaho’s strategy for the Cardinal Scrambler. James was a part of Team 9%, the winning team. James
says he picked his team member by finding the most athletic guy on campus and pairing up together. Students were allotted exactly one hour to complete all Scrambler Challenges, Team 9% came into the finish line with 20 minutes to spare. Although team Shoulder Height, didn’t come in first place Brittnee Pulliam and Taylor Adams, both girls 18 years old, had a great attitude about their experience. Taylors says “You’re missing out!” to all students who aren’t getting connected in events like the Scrambler. “It gives you a cool opportunity to do things that you wouldn’t nor-
mally do, like climb in the trees and run around on the beach.” If given the opportunity to do it again both girls would give it another try. Recreational Sports have a lot of events planned all throughout the semester and into the next. NIC welcomes all students to come and get involved. Students can find a list of their planned activities on the NIC website, they also have fliers posted around the Student Union Building or go directly to the Outdoor Pursuit Building for information. As Jess Benet says “I just want students to come have fun with me!”
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Students, staff, athletes, and financial supporters of NIC’s Athletics Department mingle and socialize in the sunset on a ferry cruise designated for them. Rachel Anderson/Sentinel
Michelle Mills Staff Writer “Let’s give a shout out to all our athletes!” shouted the announcer on the Coeur d’ Alene cruise. Following the call came a chorus of cheers from about 270 individuals on board including staff, athletes, financial supporters, and friends of the North Idaho College Athletics Department. Athletes and their supporters met on Lake Coeur d’ Alene Wednesday for Cruising with the Cardinals. The cruise provided
an opportunity for supporters to meet the athletes they support, for athletes to meet their supporters and for those interested in the athletics department to get a good idea of what they may be getting involved with, either financially, or as an athlete. Out of the crowd on the cruise, approximately 120 were student athletes. This fraction of the crowd was the most spirited of all. The speakers rang out with the lyrics, “Let’s get it started, ha! Let’s get it started in here,” while a group on deck danced and
pumped their fists in the air. The athletes on the ship represented each of the ten sports offered by NIC. Armando Garcia, who came with his wrestling team to the event, said that cruising with the Cardinals brought everyone together, “And it gives better opportunities to get better equipment, more trips and better competition.” Macey Finch, on the other hand, came with a somewhat different goal in mind. Finch is currently a sophomore in high school, but is planning on coming
to NIC and playing on the softball team like her older sister, Makinsey Finch. She said she saw the cruise as a great opportunity to “meet people and see coaches.” Al Williams, athletics director, welcomed back Booster Club members and athletes on the cruise. The Booster club is an organization at NIC whose goal is to raise money for athlete scholarships and other funds including trips and equipment. “We teach them [the athletes] that if they give to the communi-
ty, the community will give back to them,” Williams said. Slowly the sun began to set behind the mountains, reflecting on the lake, and the cruise turned around to head back to shore. The dancing figures became silhouettes, and the energy began to slow. As everyone began to disembark, the announcer gave one last shout out to “all our NIC athlete fans and our coaches!” But though the cruise was over, the NIC athletic energy and spirit continues to thrive on campus.
(Left) Students line the rails of the ferry and admire the brilliant sunset above the dark silhouette of the mountains. (Below) The crowded Luau cruise students that made it celebrate, while unfortunately many still on shore arrived to fine the ferry departed due to full capacity. “The event was poorly planned,” Radiology Tech student Marissa Park, 20, said. “They should have had more boats or at least notified students of a ‘first come, first serve basis.’” Rachel Anderson/Sentinel
Aislinn Lautenbach Staff Writer Students of North Idaho College gathered at their local dock to board a Luau cruise, on August 26 during the school’s Week of Welcome, in hopes of enjoying prizes, free food and a good time, only to discover the boat had left before its scheduled departure. Set to leave at 7 p.m. and tour the lake until 9 p.m., students were disappointed and confused after they arrived and witnessed the boat had already begun its tour. Reports from a group of students on shore who had arrived after its early departure were heard to mention the boat had left shore due to “over capacity.” Disgruntled students were swift to comment with frustration. “I was looking forward to the cruise,” Aubrey Cameron, 18, Childhood Development, said. “I was excited to meet new people and get involved in a social, college event. It’s
hard to get connected between classes and work.” Several students agreed with her. “It’s my first time being in Coeur d’Alene. I’m new to the area and have never been on the lake. I’m disappointed I missed out on the experience.” Business Administration student Shaylan Mohn, 18, said “We even showed up early to the event. Boarding time was at 6:30 p.m., we got there at 6:40 p.m. and it was gone 20 minutes before it was scheduled to leave.” Others complained about the organization of the cruise. “The event was poorly planned,” Radiology Tech student Marissa Park, 20, said. “They should have had more boats or at least notified students of a ‘first come, first serve basis.’” Despite missing the cruise students remained in good faith, some even traveled together to find something else to do. However, questions still remain as to the coordination and communication efficiency of NIC’s Luau cruise event.
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Men’s soccer plunders Treasure Valley
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The NFL is superior to NCAA Gabe Theander Sports Writer
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Defenseman Kieran Wood digs deep for a steal against two Treasure Valley players. Thomas Hansen/Sentinel
Gabe Theander Sports Writer It was a toasty afternoon, and the NIC men tore up the field in their first regular season home soccer game against Treasure Valley. The men had great communication and took advantage of every opportunity, and head coach Ken Thompson credits the 4-2 win to his players’ “solid finishing and desire.” The Cardinals went into half-time
leading 2-0 with goals from Alec Maldonado and Matt Howard. After another NIC goal from Hamidou Kante to greet the second half, Treasure Valley bit at the heels of NIC’s three-point lead with two quick scores near the end of the game. With some great saves from goalkeeper Tanner Horton, the guys were able to reestablish their efforts, and The Cardinals solidified their win with a shocking goal from Jorge Carmona off the post, bringing the game to it’s 4-2
conclusion. NIC’s next game will be at home against Colombia Basin College on Wednesday. For this game, coach Thomson says that they will be working on being steadier in the back, and being cleaner with the ball. “This is probably the first time one or two players have played more than 90 minutes,” Thomson said. “Some guys were kind of disconnected at the end there, and that’s where problems come from.”
Lost opportunites for women’s soccer
NIC’s Haley White battles a Treasure Valley Player. Riley Hadeen/Sentinel
Riley Hadeen Sports Editor NIC women’s soccer failed to capitalize on several chances in their home opener against Treasure Valley Community College on Saturday, which resulted in a 0-1 loss for the team.
With an early goal in the first half, Treasure Valley set the layout for what would be the end result of the match. “We had a couple of mistakes, but overall we did really good,” said NIC player Megan Lowery. “The result wasn’t what it should’ve been.” The team played solid defense, only allowing seven shots for Treasure Valley, but physi-
cal play and preventative measures weren’t enough to even the scores. “The only chances they got were from our mistakes,” said coach Dan Hogan. NIC had 16 shots on goal, a few even hitting the goalposts, but none having the fortuity to dance their way into the goal. “We did a better job talking,” said Hogan; but while the communication on NIC’s side seemed to be solid, aspects such as passing and a few fundamental errors led the way to the team’s loss. NIC had a few open field rushes that, given the right play, could’ve tied the score for the ladies, but “making better decisions on who we pass to,” and “finishing,” as Hogan said, were lacking too much to pull it off. The girls very nearly kicked one in during the last five minutes of the game, which were played predominantly on Treasure Valley’s end of the field. “We had a lot ofchances, but we couldn’t capitalize on them,” said Lowery. “It was a tough loss.” There was no shortage of attendance for either team during the Lady Card’s first home game though. Both Treasure Valley and NIC fans filled the sidelines with excitement and distress. “It was nice to play at home,” said Hogan. “I’m disappointed by the result.” The ladies will be at home again this Saturday for their game against Yakima Valley Community College.
Volleyball falls short against Whitworth before struggling on the road Riley Hadeen Sports Editor Since the women’s first game at home two weeks ago, NIC volleyball has had a rough time regaining composure on the road. The ladies have gone 1-8 on the road since that night in the Christiansen Gymnasium. Even worse, a number of those losses occurred in the fifth and deciding set. “The girls are right there,” said coach Kelsey Stanley. “We just need to learn how to finish those games.” The home opener against Whitworth College was an unfortunate loss for the girls before their tumul-
tuous road trip. That is not to say that the Lady Cards didn’t put on an exciting match though. The games were close ones, all within three points, not counting NIC’s overwhelming game two 25-14 victory. There were moments where the girls seemed to shine, and others when a lack of focus and communication between the team seemed to take effect. “The mids did really well,” Stanley said. “But we need to work as hard as we can on every single play.” The final scores for the game were: 23-25, 25-14, 2527, 25-22, and 12-15. Though it was a loss for
the home opener game, the team was still in the preseason, andthey are hoping to learn from their mistakes before the first game. “We had a good crowd,” said coach Stanley. “I wish we could’ve ended with a win.” The team was following some impressive play in Lewiston before their home game, going undefeated against several teams. The first regular season game for the girls will bew Sept. 25th of this month against the College of Southern Idaho. “We still have a lot of work to do,” Stanley said.
NIC goes up to block Whitworth’s return. Lily Anderson/Sentinel
lthough college football has been around much longer then the NFL (51 years to be exact), there is a certain indisputable wow-factor surrounding the National Football League that no sport can match. Why is this? For starters, it’s because the teams of the NFL are composed of the best football players in America. NFL players are on a much higher level of play than are players in college, and not only this, but once a player has been drafted to the NFL, fans get to see much more of him, and for a longer amount of time. NFL teams do change, but not to the extent of college teams, which are always changing. There are always new players coming in and out, and the roster is always vastly different. There is more fandom in the NFL for our players. As an example, think of the NFL greats Joe Montana or Jerr y Rice. We are able to cheer these players on for years and years, and it is not just because of their team association that we do so. It’s because they are kings of the game. The NFL makes kings out of good ball players, and that’s what America wants to see. Many people say that once a player is in the “big league”, it is more of just a job for him, and the player doesn’t play with the passion that he played with in college to prove himself. This is ridiculous. An NFL player has to fight to prove himself amongst the sea of other talent just like in college, and if he wants a better contract, more money and fame, then he is going to play as hard as he can. Another advantage that the NFL has over the NCAA is that the fandom goes far, far beyond school associations and state rivalries. It goes far beyond bumper stickers and team flags. The NFL has managed to make its way into the ever yday lives of fans. An NFL player can “The NFL wear the jersey makes kings of any player he he can out of good desires, order practically ball players, anything with a custom design and that’s of his team on what America it, he can form wants to see.” his own Fantasy Football team, or he can live out the action himself through the immensely popular video game, Madden. Also, think of the kind of access that fans have to players during training camps starting in the end of July. Fans can get autographs, talk with players and mascots, and even watch some of their favorite players prep for the coming season. The NFL also crowns its champions better. The NCAA has a playoff system where a committee of 13 experts chooses four eligible teams. In the NFL, a team enters the playoffs if they either won their division or have one of the two best records of non-division winners in that conference. Most would agree that the latter is a much more sensible system, without having to mention the Super Bowl. Why do so many people watch the NFL draft? It is because fans want to see their favorite players go from playing on Saturday night with the amatuers to playing on Sunday night with the champs. The NFL gives fans what they really want. Epic players. Epic battles. Epic victories. Gabe Theander 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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Ultimate Frisbee delivers ultimate thrills Students unite in the name of fun Lindsey Olsen Staff Writer To kick off the semester, NIC Recreational Sports had an open invitation for students to come play ultimate Frisbee together behind the SUB. The game started out with only a couple students, but then turned into a very exciting game as more people joined in on the action. Players with all different backgrounds came to participate. Some students had only practiced ultimate Frisbee a handful of times while others had been on leagues for years. What was interesting was how the teams played very well together with every individual being so different. Everyone played a fair game and showed honesty and sportsmanship. Perrin Fish, NIC freshman, defines victory as “Fun, if you come to have fun you have already won.” After the game, all players received a T-shirt for their participation. Seeing students come together to just have fun is what makes college really special. Ultimate Frisbee can get ver y competitive and has rules parallel to football. Danny, a fellow NIC student, said he expected there to be more competition, but he found the most enjoyable part of playing was all the laughing that came about from the game. The longer the students played together the more a field of strangers turned into a group a friends. “Going into the game with a positive attitude is everything,” Mary, the only girl and a transfer student from California said. She started a recreational ultimate Frisbee club in high school and enjoyed the fun and competition. “It wasn’t unusual to be the only girl on the team,” Mary said. She was one of two girls apart of her team in high school. “It was cool to
Clearly no amateur, this player passes to a teammate when there are few options left. Jeff Barad/Sentinel
play with people who will throw to you even being a girl, some people would give me crap about being the only one, but everyone was really cool.” Even casual events like this take help from staff and volunteers to put on. Getting involved and meeting new people is what motivates Recreational Sports Supervisor Jennifer Phillips to continue helping out with NIC sports. Phillips said, “It’s really important for especially freshman to break out of their shell and connect with other students, getting involved with Rec sports is a great way to do that.” NIC’s Recreational Sports will be having Ultimate Frisbee every Tuesday at 4 p.m. as weather permits.
Look at that vert! A player resorts to a vertical throw to avoid a blocked pass. Jeff Barad/Sentinel
ASNIC rugby looks to impress at Northwest Cup New teammates, new coaches, new expectations Riley Hadeen Sports Editor With some new coaching staf f and plenty of fresh, dedicated teammates, the ASNIC r ugby team has its sights set on a prosperous fall season. For the fall, the team will be par ticipating in a new style of r ugby for many on the team. It is a variation of the game called sevens, where rather than the typical 15 players on the field at a time, there are seven players engaging in seven minutes of intense r ugby madness. “We’re playing Division I and Division II schools to get ready,” said coach Chris Tr ujillo. “They’re up for the challenge.” NIC r uby will come into the fall season with a new addition to the coaching staf f. Coach Chris Pasterz hails from New Zealand, one of the r ugby capitals of the world. Pasterz has more than 15 years’ experience with the spor t of r ugby and has been impar ting his knowledge to the team. Unfor tunately, all of the fall games for the team will be away this year, as they are attempting to qualify for the NCRC (National Collegiate Rugby Conference), in which NIC brought home
the Division III championship last spring. The first definite tournament will be on Oct. 4 in Boise, where the team will face five other competitors. The qualifying tournament, the Nor thwest Cup championship, will be on Oct. 10 in Bend, OR. “October 10 is when it’s
on,” Tr ujillo said. Though Tr ujillo would “love to bring another trophy back to NIC,” his main focus and values, as well as the team’s, lie elsewhere. “It’s not all about winning championships,” said veteran player L yle Ellis. “It’s about learning the game.”
The team has several new players on the roster this year, but they have spared no time developing their skills and communication together since their first practice at the end of July. “It’s the best spor t I’ve ever played,” said Emma Miller, one of the new ad-
Player Emma Miller tosses the ball to veteran player Lyle Ellis. Riley Hadeen/Sentinel
ditions to the team. “The team is a lot like a family.” NIC r ugby is hoping to prove that the boundaries of being a two-year school are not conditional to how well their team will play. “We’ve got some good people,” said Ellis. “We have the biggest hear t and we hit them hard.”
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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 If you’ve been waiting until October to get a pumpkin spice latte, it’s time to treat yourself and go to Starbucks a little early this year. You’re welcome. TAURUS APRIL 21 - MAY 21 The sooner you figure out what you’ll be for Halloween the better, Taurus. Meaningless small talk is near in your future. GEMINI MAY 22 - JUNE 21 You may be losing friends as quickly as the trees are losing leaves. But fear not, Gemini. New friends are coming soon and they will be as faithful as the needles on an evergreen tree. CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22 Keep your iPhone and left shoe close to you, Cancer. You may find yourself being extra forgetful this month. LEO JULY 23 -AUGUST 21 It’s a good month for you to stay inside more often, Leo. Perhaps take up knitting or collaging to pass the time. VIRGO AUG 22 - SEP 23 This month you’re the only one who can sing “Wake Me Up When September Ends” and still look cool, Virgo. The stars say you’re welcome. LIBRA SEP 24 - OCTOBER 23 You’ll turn into a pumpkin this month, Libra. Go wild. Find your Cinderella. SCORPIO OCT 24 - NOV 22 The stars have aligned for you, Scorpio. You will find success in all of your business ventures. So if you were looking to open a corn maze, now is the perfect time. SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 - DEC 22 Now is the perfect time to light a fire to keep someone warm, Sagittarius. Just make sure this issue of the Sentinel is far away from the flames. CAPRICORN DEC 23 - JAN 20 Now is the perfect time to plant a bush and watch it die, Capricorn. Wait. Scratch that. Just get yourself a cactus. The stars can’t give you a green thumb this month. AQUARIUS JAN 21 - FEB 19 From now until sundown, the stars will give you the ability to bake the perfect apple pie. Don’t take this opportunity for granted, Aquarius. PISCES FEB 20- MARCH 20 Drink a lot of hot cocoa this month, Pisces. You might just find a prize inside.
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ASNIC members showing off this year’s free T-shirt design, NIC’s new slogan that represents student inclusiveness and involvement. Lily Anderson/Sentinel
Students learn more about what it takes to be a Lady Cardinal at the club booths. Jeff Barad/Sentinel
While everyone checks out the booths on the ground, some students try out the zipline behind the SUB. Thomas Hansen/Sentinel
Clubs encourage new members to join by handing out balloons and offering prizes. Lily Anderson/Sentinel
Cecil Cardinal tries his hand at some Day of Welcome games, including raft tug-ofwar. Jeff Barad/Sentinel