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AN INVITATION TO READERS

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THE NEWS

ALL CERAMIC REJECTS

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FEATURES

THE 50 HOUR FILM SLAM

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CONTENTS

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Staff members can be reached via email in the following format: sfcc.ďŹ rstname.lastname@gmail.com for any questions, comments and corrections found in the paper.

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Gage A. Lewis

MANAGING EDITOR Mallory Biggar

NEWS EDITOR Kyle Waterman

FEATURES EDITOR Khay Burrage

PHOTO EDITOR Kiki Johanson

Ad Director Desirae Knight

PHOTOGRAPHER E.V. Bourland

Adviser Jason Nix

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A Fond Farewell . . . . . . . . . Page 7

WRITER Ron Ford

Ceramics class annual dog show

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ALSO Marijuana possession on Campus

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Shamrock shakes all year round

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Essentials of spring cleaning

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WRITER Jake Gering

The Communicator is a student-run newspaper that hopes to maintain a forum in which students are able to voice diverse opinions on campus-related issues.

The Communicator also aims to inform students about important events concerning CCS, including sports and other fun activities that make their college days memorable.

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NEWS

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Ceramics class throws its annual dog show Kyle Waterman The Communicator

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SFCC’s Dog Sale, May 7th at 9:30 am in the Ceramics room at the Art Building.

The Dog Sale is an event here at SFCC in which all of the unclaimed and donated pieces from our ceramics class are collected and sold once a year.

“The ones that don’t work out well are the dogs,” said Mardis Nenno, a Fine Arts instructor and the Composer of the Dogs Sale. “People make it but don’t glaze or don’t like them will donate their work” These “dogs” end up making good presents, or knickknacks for the office and the money from the sale goes back toward the class.

“It’s really great,” Lillian Nielson, a ceramics student at SFCC said. “She does it all for the school, the profits go towards some of the little stuff the school won’t buy” All pieces are low-priced too, so it works well for college students. Also, since the sale is right before Mother’s Day, you can grab something for mom while you are there.

“Prices usually range from about 25 cents to five dollars,” Mardis Nenno said, “Also my teaching demos are for sale.”

“It’s a really cool show and, since it doesn’t break the bank, I can buy a whole bunch of new artwork,” said Shaquille Worthy, a Student at SFCC. “I love artwork and since its local art I feel like that’s even better. It’s a win, win.”

Get there quick People start lining up about 30-45 minutes before the sale to get first picks.

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Lillian Nielson working to perfect her ceramics skills

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Marijuana possession on campus can leads to expulsion, rehab Washington Administrative Code 132Q-30-228 states that any form of marijuana, anywhere on campus, is prohibited, and the perpetrator will be referred by Marijuana use, or possession of the substance, can Campus Security to the Dean of Students to await further lead to the end of your educational career at any of the punishment.

Community Colleges of Spokane.

According to WAC 132Q, “Use, possession, Although marijuana is legal for manufacturing, or distribution recreational use in Washington State, of marijuana, narcotics, or other the possession or consumption on controlled substances and drug campus can lead to expulsion. paraphernalia, except as expressly “If we catch you, we will refer you,” permitted by federal, state, and local said Ken DeMello, head of security at -Ken DeMello law” is prohibited.

SFCC. “If you use it, you have violated totally fine with the regulations Head of Campus Security on“I’m a rule.” campus,” Megan Meyer, a student Since it became legal, the use of of SFCC, said. “Its distracting in the marijuana has increased from 10.4 percent to 12.7 percent, middle of class to smell marijuana.” according to a federal survey taken in 2014. This has Once referred by security, you are brought to the Dean caused an up-swell in security and law enforcement in the of Students where he can choose one of many options at states where pot is legally consumed. his discretion. From WAC 132Q, punishment can be dealt “We’ve been dealing with this issue more often than we in many different ways: You can be let off with a warning, did in the past,” DeMello said. expelled, or even be sent to treatment if necessary.

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“If We Catch You, We Will Refer You,”

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Other places you cannot smoke pot in Spokane • Public places • In the view of genereal public • In or around cities or towns (on public property) • Within or around goverment owned buildings

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FEATURES

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50 hours later: a slam to remember Ron Ford The Communicator The 50 Hour Slam is a yearly competition in which filmmakers in the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area vie to make the best movie they can, from conception to finished piece, in just over two days.

On Friday, March 27, a crowd of potential contestants, or “Slammers,” converged at KSPS-TV’s facility on South Regal for the launch of the 2015 50 Hour Slam. The contestants were given several parameters -- a location, a theme and a video element -- all of which had to be included in their films. Thirty-seven teams were sent on their way at 8 p.m., and by 10 p.m. Sunday, fifty hours later, 29 of those teams had delivered finished short movies of 3 to 5 minutes in length.

Many adventures took place in the intervening hours.

Four-time Slammer Jesse James Hennessy, a cook at Picabu Bistro, says he views the timed filmmaking competition as a “filmmaker’s workshop.”

“I love the process of making a film, and with the 50 Hour Slam you get the whole shebang in a few days,” Hennessy said. “I use it to explore different ways to approach filmmaking. It’s good to be pushed out of your comfort level.”

The 50 Hour Slam began with a casual discussion over beers between festival organizers Juan Mas, Adam Boyd and Thomas Dineen.

“We started merging ideas of what we wanted to do with the Spokane film community to motivate it and push it do more than it was already doing five years ago when we started,” Mas said Since that time, the Slam has outgrown its original venue, The Magic Lantern Theater, and moved on to The Bing Crosby Theater, where the 15 top films will be screened on May 2 and awards will be given out.

Slammer Rebecca Cook, a voiceover artist, finds the competition to be a good-natured one.

“I like how the Slam really is a friendly competition,” Cook said.

Shamrock shakes all year round Kiki Johansson The Communicator Craving a McDonald’s Shamrock Shake in the off-season? Now you can make your own.

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1 cup vanilla ice cream 1 cup milk (any fat percentage) 1/2 teaspoon mint extract 1 squirt green food coloring (if desired) 5. Whipped cream, for garnish 6. 2 maraschino cherries, for garnish “There's a certain feeling of camaraskills and camera movements, along derie between all the filmmakers.” with massive reading about directing.

Audio engineer Joseph Wynecoop Overall, we were satisfied, turning in returned to the our submission.” competition afHennessy enter not finishing “I use it to explore different ways to couraged Spolast year. to support approach filmmaking. It’s good to be kanites “The first its own by supporttime around we the 50 Hour pushed out of your comfort level.” ing had hang ups Slam.

-Jesse James Hennessy with locations “Spokane has a and cast, but Slammer Contestant really cool thrivended up with ing ecosystem of a decent eleven creative folk and minute film, [which is too long for there are many avenues for pursuing the competition],” Wynecoop said. filmmaking. The 50 Hour Slam is one “What we did this time was consider of them.” our locations and minimized moves.

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How to do it

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Blend the ice cream, milk, mint extract and food coloring together in a blender until smooth.

Pour into two 16-ounce glasses and garnish each with a squirt of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.

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Essentials of Spring Cleaning Kiki Johansson The Communicator

Cleaning helps keep people organized, happy and healthy.

According to Statista.com, as of 2013, 72 percent of survey respondents reported cleaning their homes every year in the spring.

“Spring brings in a new energy; it’s a time to renew and refresh,” said Megan Hantz. a local maid at Maid Naturally.

Maid Naturally is a local cleaning service that sells its own brand of household cleaning products.

“College kids should especially focus on places like their bathrooms and kitchens,” said Hantz. “It can be hard to find the time to clean, so spring cleaning gives you the oppor-

tunity to do what you’ve been putting off.”

Hantz suggests digging in the closet to really downsize clutter.

Better Homes and Gardens suggests getting designated containers to help you address that mess.For example: 1. A container for gently used clothing, unwanted housewares and amenities to donate to thrift stores such as Goodwill or Value Village.

2. You could also host a garage sale and sell these items.

3. Gently used clothing can sometimes be sold to consignment stores like Plato’s Closet.

4. A container for non reusables (heavy duty garbage bag).

Once you’ve cleared out all the clutter and get rid of unwanted items, you can organize your things as you put them away, so you’ll know where to find them again.

A few places to tackle:

1. Windows 2. Windowsills 3. Drapes 4. Sliding door tracks 5. Doorknobs/furniture knobs 6. Behind the television 7. Light fixtures 8. Vent grates 9. Ceiling fans 10. Trash cans

“Spring brings in a new energy; it’s a time to renew and refresh,” -Megan Hantz Local Maid Good Housekeeping suggests writing out a game plan in order to prioritize and get task-oriented. Have your cleaning supplies in a designated container so you can take them from room to room.

Appliances like dishwashers and washing machines build up gunk over time, so Good Housekeeping suggests doing some maintenance on those as well.

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ARE YOU READY? Are you completing your Degree during Spring or Summer Quarter 2015?

If you haven’t submitted a Degree Application now is the time !

To receive your degree and diploma you must fill out the degree application & turn it in to the Admissions Office. Students may apply for their degrees when 50% of the degree requirements are met. Applications are available at www.spokanefalls.edu/Admissons/Onlineforms.aspx or in the Admissions Office

Application Deadline If you’d like to walk in the Spring 2015 Commencement ceremony, your degree application must be submitted to the Admissions Office no later than May 8th.

Students completing degree requirements Spring or Summer Quarter 2015 are eligible to participate in the June 2015 commencement ceremony.

The ceremony will be held June 19th, 3:00pm at the Spokane Veteran’s Memorial Arena. Additional information will be sent to eligible students by May 22nd.

For more information contact the Graduation office: 533-3506 or Tamara.Wittstruck@spokanefalls.edu

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SIDELINES

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Thi Huynh, a local B-boy, showing off his sick moves at the Riverfront Rotary Fountain.

Breakdown of getting down: Guide to B-boy culture Khay Burrage The Communicator Breakdancing has always been stigmatized, but one Spokane group wants to defy that.

Paper Cut Out crew is a local dance crew that has performed for local events in town.

B-boy and B-girl, or Break boy and Break girl, are terms that generated in New York City. These titles represent who they are and their passion.

“The title can only come from living the B-boy/B-girl lifestyle,” said Hector Aizon, a B-boy from Paper Cut Out crew in Spokane.

They are among the various street performers in the streets of downtown

others and greeted each other. This Spokane; from singers outside the was a daily routine for them. doors of Riverfront mall to flute players at Macy’s. Most of which have an “This is our passion. We don’t open case, hats dance for the or buckets out money, we dance OU CAN T JUST BE IP OP for anyone who because we love would give them it,” said Aizon.

OU HAVE TO LIVE IT money for their Spokane’s breakperformance. ing scene consists Across the -Hector Aizon of about a dozen street, past the dancers with about a B-boy from Paper Cut Out crew 8 serious dancers.

Bloomsday statues in front “Hip Hop can’t of the Riverfront Fountain, there are be seen as one thing,” said Thi Huynh. artists who perform for themselves.

"It’s made of different elements like Dancers who come together with Emceeing, Bboying, Graffiti, Dj-ing, their own torn linoleum mat and an and knowledge. People don’t unamp. The music amplifies the area, derstand that Hip Hop is something and three more dancers approach the bigger than dance or music.”

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“You can’t just be Hip Hop. You have to live it,” said Aizon.

These dancers are seen around Spokane throughout the year from the downtown streets, to parks and local events. Their goal is to educate those who don’t know about the culture and help others seek their own passion.

“We’re more than happy to teach anyone about breaking”, said Huynh.

“Not enough people appreciate the Hip Hop community; we dedicate our body and lives to this. We just wish that people knew how much fun this is”.

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OPINION

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An open invitation to you - the readers Gage A. Lewis The Communicator After six issues of not having a proper Opinions section, complete with letters to the Editor and OpEds from teachers and students, it was decided that I should write an invitation to you, the readers.

So, here it is: all readers of The Communicator are requested to submit questions and comments about the articles you have read.

Feel free to respond to any opinion pieces published in this paper. Heck, send us a well written opinion of your own. Of course, not everyone's writing can be published.

If there appears to be a lack of research to back up your opinions we will not run it. Anything truly unsavory will, of course be pushed

to the side. We will also refuse being baited into certain issues that don’t affect this campus directly.

Once a court of elite minds have read your opinions and decided them worthy, your opinions will be published in coming issues. Some opinions may be so interesting that we will respond immediately on our website.

All submissions should be no longer than 400 words. Anything in response to an article more than three issues old (or published before summer break) will be ignored.

Of course anything accepted to run in the paper can and will be edited. Send Submissions to thefallscommunicator@gmail.com sfcc.gage.lewis@gmail.com twitter: @SFCCcom

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Mikayla Davis the Eternal Managing Editor of The Communicator.

A fond farewell Mikayla Davis The Communicator

Working for a newspaper as a managing editor was not something I ever saw myself doing. While I’ve always enjoyed writing creatively, doing research and interviewing people was never a task I found fun.

I enjoyed learning new ways to use language, though, and I thought news production would offer me a view on writing I had never experienced before. I was not wrong.

In my many years at SFCC and my shorter two years at EWU, I experienced creative writing, academic writing, and even business writing.

But journalistic writing challenged me in ways I never thought possible.

I had to get rid of all the fluff and get straight to the point. I had to give the audience so much information in only a few short paragraphs.

I struggled and I enjoyed every minute of it.

Admittedly, working for The Communicator would not have been near as much fun as it was had I not met so many wonderful people.

Our advisers, Mark and Jason, always told us that our staff should be like a family. For the paper to truly work, we needed to work as a team and trust each other.

Jason would always tell horror stories about some of the drama he has

witnessed in his years of teaching, but I am proud to say that while working for The Communicator I saw little of that. We talked to each other when he had problems and we were always able to pull through.

I loved watching everyone become passionate about the subjects they were writing about or the pages they designed.

I loved the way we bounced ideas around, whether they were crazy or not.

I loved the way friendships were born from nothing except the shared space of that multi-colored room.

I loved working with the student staff of The Communicator.

I would be lying if I said there weren’t times when I just wanted to crawl under my desk and hide, but the friends I made in that room were always there to help me through. I know I will remain friends with many of them, even now that I have left.

I did not plan to leave before the year was out. I wanted to stay with the staff until the very end. However, I realized that in order to afford grad school next year I needed to work more and save up. I know that I let some people down and I apologize for that. But I know that the staff is in good hands and I look forward to every issue they release this spring and the years to come.

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