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THE HATERS GONNA HATE, HATE, HATE

Spokane Falls Community College

Features 5 Easy tips for cheap travel this summer

News 3 Expansion of our-year degree continues

Sidelines 9 Summer hiking spots around Spokane

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CONTENTS

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Student Union construction underway

Artist Spotlight

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

BATMAN EXPERT Gage A. Lewis

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 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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Want to join the paper?

Contact our instructor at jason.nix@sfcc.spokane.edu WRITER Ron Ford

Never “THE END”

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. . . . . . Page 11 The Communicator also aims to inform students about important events concerning CCS, including sports and other fun activities that make their college days memorable.

Corrections for issue 46.8: 1. UW Bothell’s Ad wasn’t the Ad meant to run for Issue 46.8 Corrections can be sent to thefallscommunicator@gmail.com

More than a stone.

ALSO:

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Cover Designed by: Denise White THE COMMUNICATOR VOLUME 46 PARTY!!!

All previous news paper staff are invited back to

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celebrate the end of Vol. 46, the 15th at 11:45 in the newsroom.

The Communicator MVP: Ron Ford

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Ice cream and treats will be available.

NEWS

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Four year degrees come to Spokane Falls Gage Lewis The Communicator SFCC plans to continue pursuing more four year degrees programs here at the Falls.

After the Bachelors of Applied Science becomes a degree in fall quarter, the list of potential degrees that may soon be offered expands to: Cyber security, Behavioral science, Interpreter training and Early child education development.

“What you see ... are the ones that are in development right now,” said

Jim Minkler, Vice President of Learning at the Falls. “The top one there, cyber security is very likely to go”.

The other three degrees “are still being researched,” said Minkler.

“When we started researching it, the questions we asked is: ‘is there a demand in the community? Are there jobs out there? Are they livable wage jobs?’ We look at what the current demand is. What it will be in five years and 10 years down the road.” said Minkler.

While it might be beneficial to students to have a four year degree,

Minkler makes it clear that these degrees are not meant to replace a degree you might get elsewhere.

“We look at the current programs in the ... universities to see if there’s something similar; if there is we still have to ask the question are they producing enough graduates to meet demand,” said Minkler. “If the answer is no then we might be justified in doing the program but what we do not want to do is create a program that is competition for the university.”

The goal is not to “flood the market with graduates, when there aren’t any

jobs for them” said Minkler. “that is a waste of taxpayers money; that is unfair to students.”

The change might not sound like much at first. Each degree brings with it multiple additional courses to be taught at the falls and time spent to approve it.

“They will operating with 9 to 10 new classes,” said Craig Rickett, Development coordinator at SFCC. The new classes will also be high level courses in the 300 to 400 area.

“It takes two years for a degree program to be accepted,” said Rickett. twitter: @SFCCcom

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NEWS

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S.U.B. lounge under construction

Khay Burrage | The Communicator

Carl Aini, an SFCC student, has a troubling time trying to find a new way to cut through campus and save time between classes.

Jake Gering The Communicator Sub remodeling; improved changes for students and staff Changes at SFCC are imminent, but a significant change is coming to the Student Union Building lounges near the cafeteria.

In a construction remodeling plan lasting over a month, the lounge rooms and possibly various other rooms in building 17 are going to be improved - not only to look more appealing, but to provide better purposes overall.

According to Darren Pitcher, Vice President of Student Services, “the S.U.B. rooms are going to change and that includes the carpets, floors, tiling,

and even the dividers between the lounges are going to look different,” said Pitcher. “The lights will be adjusted as well. The goal is to make it look more presentable for students and events being held there.”

The remodeling plan will help make the rooms more accommodating, but there is a possibility of the work being extended to the former bowling alley as well.

“If there is a good amount of money left over, we are also going to change the room the bowling alley is in as well to make it feel more as a multipurpose room for students so they don’t feel they have to use any of the SUB rooms,” Pitcher said.

“This way we can also have the sub rooms open to more events and

guest speakers to try and improve our income.”

This overall change to building 17 will be significant for students, especially newer ones who can get their first impressions of the college by walking through the main building.

“Everyone likes new and hopefully it will draw in more students and get them to more events because of the improved changes,” said Jessica Renwick, a student at SFCC. The remodeling will be expensive, but overall meant to inspire great change to the atmosphere and worth the cost.

“We have a budget of roughly $281,000 and an additional $15,000 for controls. Not only will the carpets, floors, and dividers look edgier and

more colorful, but the sound design and sound system in general between lounge rooms will be improved as well”, said Pitcher.

“I believe this change will be great since I always go to fairs and try to listen to guest speakers as much as I can,” said Michaela Peak, another student at SFCC. “It is great to hear that these outlets where we present and get good information from will look better and more appealing.”

According to administration,the remodeling is said to be done after the next couple of weeks, with a definite end date of June 30. If the bowling alley is changed as well, it will be the second part of the overall summer remodeling plan. twitter: @SFCCcom

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FEATURES

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More than a stone: Energy within Gemstones

Artist Spotlight: Angela Rickerson Kiki Johanson The Communicator

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Elizabeth Fletcher showcases the different minerals to the public

Kiki Johanson The Communicator Some people believe that certain minerals have a spiritual ability to heal.

Some young people have recently taken to using gemstones in meditation to help connect with nature and focus their chakras.

“We see many college age people in our store, looking for a unique or special piece that speaks to them,” Elizabeth Fletcher, owner and gem cutter at Irv’s Jewelry Rocks and Gifts, said. “We have noticed that interest in the metaphysical attributes of stones has increased in the last few years.”

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, metaphysics is the part of philosophy that is concerned with the basic causes and nature of things.

“If you feel that you should get into it, then venture around nature and see what parts of the earth you’re drawn to.” Zach Hutlyer, a local meditation enthusiast, said. “Maybe stop by some local shops and see how you feel around some of the stones. Follow your intuition.”

Different stones relate to different aspects of emotion and

mental state.

“Some of the most popular stones are, of course, anything in the Quartz family, Clear, Rose, Citrine and Amethyst,” Fletcher said. “There are many others, like Moonstone, Fire agate and Amazonite, which is considered to be a ‘Stone of Success and Abundance,’ attracting focus and good luck.”

Stones can be anywhere from 5 dollars up to hundreds depending on where you go, how big it is, and the the level of treatment.

“Fluorite is good for schoolwork because it helps focus,” Hutlyer said. “I use it when I’m writing music; it helps retain what you -Zach Hutlyer learn. Labradorite is a good stone for helping you sleep; it brings a calming sense and turn negative energy into a positive energy.”

“Belief in the supernatural properties of precious gems goes back beyond written history,” Fletcher said. “Gem Lore is endless and every culture holds it’s own beliefs regarding specific stones.”

“If you feel that you should get into it, then venture around nature and see what parts of the earth you’re drawn to.”

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In a tucked away classroom hidden in the art building Angela Rickerson diligently works on a copic marker creation.

“I decided to go to school for art because it’s hard for me to express myself verbally,” Rickerson said.

We’ve all heard stories of people with mental disorders using art as an outlet for their emotions.

“I have ADHD, so I’m always doing something,” said Rickerson.

“It does make it easy to be constantly producing art,” she said. “I find it easier to make art as a constant because it helps me focus.”

Angela explains that her art process is organic, as she finds the simplest means to go about a piece and then refines it from there.

“I am fascinated with the human body,” she said. “I thought about going into nursing but I just can’t with needles. So taking art classes allowed me to still learn from the body.”

One painting angela recently did is a self portrait where she is making a silly face wearing green shutter shades and a shark hat; holding a sock puppet also wearing green shutter shades and a shark hat.

“My art is more silly, I’m not a serious person,” she said. “I’m not very smart sometimes so I joke around to get away with it.”

Angela hopes to go into the workforce after attending SFCC and will continue creating art as a hobby.

[restaurants] while driving. Instead, we will pack so we can have a nice picnic at a rest stop, or somewhere nice on the way.”

According to Travel.usnews.com, the number one trick to do before you travel, especially for a student is to do plenty of research: “Students may think they’re free of homework for the next few months, but the key to staying on budget is diligent research. Before reaching the booking stage, students should have a general idea of how much they can expect to pay for flights and hotel rooms. That way, they’ll be able to recognize a great deal when they see one.”

“One of the best tools I think I have to plan my travels are the many sites and apps I can look up and compare costs of flights, hotels and much more,” Cory said. “If I were

to have any tips I would say utilize the resources that are available to you and also to find out which is the best form of travel, from trains to planes.”

Another tip from Travel.usnews.com is to “be flexible” because “students with looser travel plans are more likely to score lower rates on airfare and hotels than those with plans set in stone.”

“Depending on where I go, trains or more cheap than flying somewhere,” said Farah Mirza, an exchange student from Saudi Arabia. “Plus I don’t have to worry about someone falling asleep at the wheel. But when I decide to fly the first thing I do before anything is buy the plane ticket. Booking ahead of time is the best for my budget; also look at different airlines.”

Washington Travel Destinations and Events

Summer is coming, and students have a couple of months to do as they wish.

For those who are eager to travel, there are ways to save money and travel more efficiently to the destination.

Cory and Shaye Hubbard, frequent travelers who “know the ropes,” say that “you don’t have to have a lot of money to travel.”

“There are certain little things you can do to make your travels cheaper so that you are spending barley any money,” said Shaye. “For example, we don’t go to fast food

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Leavenworth, Kinderfest, July 4th, 2015

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Sinkiuse Square Downtown Moses Lake - The Goonies- Outdoor movie, July 3 7-9 pm

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Ritzville - Community Yard Sale. June 20, 2015 Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Nickleback At The Gorge June 20

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Olympic National Park - hot springs, rainforrest tours, hiking, biking

Tri Cities - Brewery, Winery, Vineyard, etc

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Trails and Details Here’s what you need to know: Discovery Pass: Price: Annual - $30 For one year Day - $10 each time you visit Do you have more than one car to adventure in?

There’s a one-to-two vehicles pass!

The annual Discover Pass is transferable between two of your vehicles.

You may write both plate numbers on the pass.

The pass can only be used on one vehicle at a time.

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Deep Creek Rocks of Sharon Mount Kit Carson Liberty lake trails High Drive Trail Browne’s Mountain Swimming Holes

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Centennial Trail near the Nine Mile Dam Little Spokane River at Pine River Park which is just north of Wandermere Golf Course.

Pine River park Boulder beach Priest River For more information go to http://discoverpass.wa.gov Minnehaha (Beacon Hill)

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OPINION

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Ron Ford | The Communicator

Why Millennials don’t suck Ron Ford The Communicator To millennials: I am in my late fifties, a victim of the recession, returned to college to rebuild my life. Now my tenure here at SFCC is nearly over.

I can’t say it hasn’t been difficult, but it has also been rewarding in so many ways. Far from the least of those ways has been learning and working alongside a plethora of you millennials – is that the correct pluralization? -- You guys make me feel like my generation has done at least one thing right by raising you.

As I am writing this, police are on high alert in Chicago following the acquittal of patrolman Michael Brelo for the fatal shooting of an African

American couple. This kind of story is becoming really common these days. It and it’s like render the allusions of some right-wing pundits that we are now in a post-racial society, laughable -- Barack Obama’s stay in the Whitehouse notwithstanding.

Last year, the New York Times ran a piece on the rise of black activism on supposedly “post-racial” campuses.

“There’s this preconceived notion that our generation is postracial, but there’s these incidents that happen constantly that disprove that point,” Zach Fields, a business major at the University of Michigan, said. He was quoted in the New York Times report, following protest rallies on that campus.

Yes, the struggle for universal equality will probably never end. It requires a constant vigil and a constant chipping

away at outdated mores.

However, that said, I do not for a second believe that the civil rights movement has been ineffective or in any way in vain. The fruits of those struggles are no place more apparent than on this campus, in you guys, its predominantly millennial student body.

When I first went to college in the late 1970s, you saw racially diverse groups of friends on TV comedies and dramas, but rarely in real life. Even on TV, the effort to integrate the races felt forced, and therefore, insincere. Every show had just one token African American who was always disposable, and was often the first to die.

Now, as I look around on this campus, racially diverse peer groups seem to be the norm. From what I can see, a majority of you millennials – on this

campus, at least - behave in the truly color-blind manner that was the pipedream of hippie philosophers in my day.

You guys seem to know instinctively that the hatred of division is ultimately defeated only by embracing all. You are the living embodiment of a so-called “hippie” ideal. Do your own thing.

Don’t judge. Love, man. It’s where it’s at.

Bet you never thought you’d read that. Groovy.

Your music and some of your fashion choices might require a different conversation. But aside from those quibbles, I think you millennials are doing your parents proud. You guys own the future. I think you just may leave it a better place than you found it.

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Never “The End”. The beginning

Gage A. Lewis | The Communicator

Selfie.

Gage A. Lewis The Communicator You never think about the end at the beginning. Well you don’t spend long nights obsessing about it at least. I’ve spent long nights thinking about the job.

Hours of sleep lost. I tend to do that.

What If I screwed up? Or worse.

What if I was successful?

So sitting here trying to say goodbye and not leave anything out is hard. A school year goes so fast.

So much happens in such a small amount of time. Things change, Who you are changes and the way you want to go about life can shift.

All I can say is that I am not who I was in the fall. I’m not who was in January. And I am not who I was in - Tennyson April.

Taking this job was partially me trying to get over my own lack of confidence. Taking the reins, not just letting life pass me by. A chance to

“that which we are, we are, One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate”

stand up and steal the show.

If I had said no to being Managing Editor in 2014 the best year of my entire life would not have happened. The best.

I would not have met my best friend either.

I promise to remember every moment of this. The time when I was Editor in Chief. Every late night, every smile, every time I wanted to give up.

The truth is of course that I couldn’t forget, even if I wanted to.

This letter has gone through a lot of different drafts. What remains constant is me thanking Mikayla Davis for the time she was here. Saying that she was essential and that she was the only reason we’ve succeeded is a stone cold fact. I dare someone to tell me otherwise.

As far as my replacement is concerned, the moment has been prepared for. I really can’t wait for what’s coming.

Now the age of Gage comes to an end. Mallory Biggar If she be worthy will possess all the powers of Editor in Chief.

I leave her with this advice, choose a Managing Editor who is smarter and way more talented than you.

But everybody needs something different of course so choose wisely.

I leave knowing that A legacy is intact. This paper is in a better place. And it will continue in all the days and years to come.

Everyone on staff during my time I would call my family. My brothers, but mostly my sisters. I care about them all, as any brother would. I promise that I’ll never give up on family.

I hope every one of you succeeds.

Everyone. And I mean that. I don’t care how far away you go. I’ll always be right here to help; if you need me.

It seems rare that anyone truly gets a “happy ending”. So find your happy ending and don’t let anyone stop you.

I want to thank SFCC for being my home away from home for so many years.

Maybe I’ll return someday. Gage A. Lewis Instructor at Spokane Falls Community College. I like the sound of that.

Sincerely, Gage Anthony Lewis.

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