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State budget cuts to affect CCS All-college meeting covers financial future Jon Brown
K-12 schools. Palek reported that SFCC would adjust to a portion of the cuts by putting controls on faculty travel. No hiring freeze has been announced, but Palek said that some recently vacated positions will not
be refilled until the economic situation improves. He also tried to assure those in attendance that SFCC’s money reserves would al low the school to weather the
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Gov. Gregoire’s plans concern administration
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SFCC’s operating budget has been cut by nearly $500,000 this year, and could experience further cuts depending on future state revenue reports, according to SFCC president Mark Palek. The budget cuts and other issues were discussed Tuesday at the first all-school meeting of the 2008 school year. Gov. Christine Gregoire announced the cuts earlier this month, shaving $36 million from colleges and universities across Washington, but leaving intact the budgets of the state’s
Facing a $440,000 budget cut with more cuts to follow in November, SFCC administrators scrambling to deal with a sudden budget deficit. “This is happening quicker than I have ever seen,” said SFCC President Mark Palek. Due to a 1 percent across-theboard cut to state agencies issued by Gov. Christine Gregoire in October, this cut equates to $1.5 million for CCS, SFCC was apportioned over 28 percent of this amount.
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Students, staff and administrators watch a presentation at the meeting.
U decide 2008 Campaigns turn attention to students Jon Brown
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Students hope for a greener city.
Bioneers hold conference on SFCC campus Jon Brown
The Communicator SFCC hosted its second annual Bioneers conference, gathering people from a variety of backgrounds to discuss topics centered in social and environmental issues. The Bioneers’ stated mission is to “restore our imperiled communities,” according to the organization’s website. SFCC English
See Bioneers on page 3.
The youth vote is expected to have an historic impact on the 2008 presidential election. Voters between the ages of 18 and 29 have traditionally been very difficult to mobilize since the legal voting age was set at 18 in 1972. Recent polls taken by CNN and Time Magazine, however, point toward record numbers of young people getting involved in the 2008 presidential elections-the majority of them gravitating toward Democratic party candidate Barack Obama. According to the Harvard University Institute of Politics, youth voter turnout was at its highest level in 32 years in the 2004 election, and is anticipated to be even higher this year. In that election, John Kerry won 54 percent of the
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youth vote compared to George Bush’s 45 percent, and still lost. The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), an organization that gathers data on youth voting patterns, will release its official 2008 youth voter turnout statistics on Nov. 5. The Washington Post’s daily-
updated tracking poll shows Barack Obama holding a 64 percent to 33 percent lead over John McCain (as of Oct. 24,) among voters aged 18-29. McCain, however, shows no signs of giving in. “I will contest every vote of every young American,” McCain said
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Traditionally a budget cut of 1 percent would be offset by a tuition hike of 3 percent and would potentially hurt student’s pocket books. The ray of sunshine is that a hike in tution usually equates to increases in financial aid also. On Oct. 23 around 25 staff and faculty attended a fiscal workshop to discuss SFCC’s budget status. “Everything we spend is in the bank,” Palek said. “It is a very conservative approach and we will have to continue this in the future.” According to CCS administrators, the problem with the cut is that it is already half way through the fiscal year and half of the operating budget is already spent. SFCC has a base-operating budget of under $24 million.
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Activity fees fund student services Jolene Denny
The Communicator After classes are over and homework is next stop on the list, finding a dead car or being locked out can be disheartening. SFCC’s security department receives calls from students daily asking if they can help. And they can. The Associated Student Services and Activities Fees are spread throughout several programs to provide assistance for students. The campus security office provides jump starts; lock out assistance and an escort service to all SFCC students free of charge. On a daily basis they have at least seven to ten request for a jump start and around five to ten requests for assistance with lock outs. “We have at least a dozen students that we hear from on a weekly basis,” said Dennis Hauenstein,
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Budget Reduction Strategy:
Campaigns:
All Division/Department Travel Savings
$22,000
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Growth FTF Allocation #4
$12,231
New OTA Faculty Position
$28,057
Marketing
$10,000
Prior Year Sabbatical Allocation
(Salary only)
$53,281
Benefit Contingency
$25,000
Tuition Distribution Estimate
$100,000
Salary Savings
$75,000
Additional Salary Saving Projections
$20,000
Other Fund Sources
$93,930
at Villanova University back in April. McCain’s appearances this year on the Daily Show and Late Night with David Letterman, and Sarah Palin’s appearance on Saturday Night Live, have been strategic moves to court the young audiences that watch those shows. Criticisms of Obama have sometimes focused on his campaign being “heavy on inspiration and a bit light on the details,” (Ken Walsh in U.S. News and World Report), but factors cited by participants in a Time Magazine poll of young voters included how “inspired” they felt by each of the nominees, as well as which party better understood their needs. Online communities such as MySpace and Facebook, overwhelmingly populated by 18-29 year olds, could also be barometers for measuring youth involvement in the respective presidential campaigns. A glance at the number of supporters for each candidate on those websites shows a significant difference: Obama’s Facebook contacts number 2,213,329 compared to McCain’s 588,583, and Obama’s MySpace “friends” outnumber McCain’s 745,577 to 189,987. Those numbers, however, say nothing about how many of the subscribers are registered voters who plan to make it to the polls.
Source: SFCC fiscal workshop.
Future: Reserves to last a couple more years continued form page 1.
budget cuts for at least another year, and possibly longer. “We are in good fiscal position to provide for program needs right now, without cutting any programs,” said Palek. “Next year it gets a little tricky; we can get through another year or two using those reserves before program cuts become necessary.” Palek went on to say that tuition increases at Washington’s colleges and universities are likely to happen as a way for schools to adjust to budget concerns. “The state board of education controls tuition,” he said. “It takes 3 percent of tuition increases to offset 1 percent of a budget shortfall, so I would expect some tuition increase.” In other business, Governor Gregoire issued an official proclamation designating the week of October 27 as “Washington State Community and Technical Colleges Student Services Week,” an official recognition of the excellence of the state’s
2-year institutions. SFCC Vice President of Student Services Alex Roberts announced the proclamation, in which Gregoire said: “Student service professionals at Washington’s community and technical colleges provide comprehensive services, programs and activities integral to ensuring equitable access to and success in higher education for all the state’s citizens.” “I’ve been in the system since 1993,” Roberts said. “And I don’t recall ever seeing this.” SFCC Vice President of Learning Pam Praeger presented SFCC’s annual accreditation report, with the school garnering two commendations and no recommendations. New Student Entry Center Director Penny Butters played a short film promoting the Combined Fund Drive, a state sponsored organization that raises money for local, national and international communities in need. SFCC raised $55,000 last year, exceeding the target of $50,000, and the school hopes to raise more this year. Butters announced the first fund-raiser will be held on October 29, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Contact Penny Butters for more information. Contact Jon at (509)-533-3602.
CCS budget cut distribution
Obama popular with youth
Total Savings : $439,499
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Concern: SFCC’s financial future
continued form page 1. This budget is used to fund vital programs on campus from classes to facilities maintenance. So far administrators have been able to appropriate funds to cover these cuts from various sources without cutting essential programs. [Breakout box line items of budget reduction strategy] “We have had a very conservative cut to our budget,” said Daniel Whye, Manager of SFCC Financial Analysis. A majority of these savings are made by leaving vacant staff and faculty positions unfilled and cutting the discretionary budget used for travel. But these positions can be postponed only so long and it is necessary for administrators, staff and faculty to travel at times. So one time fixes are only temporary bandages and the administrations concern
is that these cuts are permanent and will need to make up this budget deficit in the following years. What administrator plan to do is still unclear with another round of cuts expected in November. While predictions are described as “often mystic,” and the president of SFCC fears a “catastrophic” cut in funding by as much as 5 to 6 percent is possible. An across-the-board state agency cut means that all state agencies are required to cut a percentage of their budget. This measure is expected to boost the states surplus and cut an impending $3.4 billion budget deficit to $1.7 billion according to The Associated Press. The cut is part of the governor’s strategy to solve the deficit with no new taxes. Gregoire attributes a majority of the blame on the unstable economy as the continuing credit crisis threatens to turn into a national recession according the AP. “I am very concerned about the future,” Palek said. Contact Zac at (509)-533-3602.
SFCC Major Construction Projects Music Building Project
Cost: $15,400,000 Plan: During construction, classes will be relocated in the unoccupied Buisness Education Building, (#4.) Following completion of the renovation and addition, building 4 and 12 will be demolished. Completition: The construction of this building will beginin August 2009, with occupancy scheduled for Jan 2011.
Science Building Project
Cost: $31,000,000. Plan: The Science building will be constructed on the site of the demolished buildings 3 and 14. Completition: Construction will start in August 2009 and occupancy is scheduled for July 2011. Building 8 will be then demolished and become the site for a new Campus Classroom building.
ELC Building Project
Cost: $4,800,000 Plan: A single-story ELC, will be constructed between the Buisness Education building,(#4) and Maintenance Building, (#10.) Completition: Construction of the ELC, will begin in August 2009, with occupancy scheduled for September 2010.
Source: CCS Board of trustees meeting minutes for Oct. 21
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Bioneers: Fungi fights toxic waste
he said. “What you’re going to have a is a move like what we see happening online, which is more reader-submitted content; more people accessing the “news hole” who aren’t professional writers.”
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head of campus security. “When it gets closer to finals our calls increase as students are a bit more stressed and tend to forget to turn off their lights or take the keys out.” Hauenstein is also linked to the CCS program that provides text messaging and emails to students to alert them if the campus is going to be closed due to weather or emergencies. “I’d suggest that all students’ sign up for this service as it will keep them updated and it does not cost anything for them to use it,” he said. Hauestein also recommends that all students be aware of their surroundings, take extra precaution by locking backpacks and computers in the trunk of their cars and if they see or hear anything that does not seem right, contact the security department. Flyers with useful information can be picked up at the security office. There are many other free services available to students such as basic healthcare, provided by the People’s Clinic downtown that takes students in on a walk-in, non emergency basis. The campus Food Bank which is open to all students to use up to 3 times per quarter reqaurdless of income, and student tutoring covering a wide range of studies.
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English instructor Paul Haeder, who doubles as the school’s Sustainability Liaison, led in coordinating the event. “It’s all about sustainability,” Haeder said. A range of issues were covered in the three-day conference, held on October 17-19; from the role of fungus in helping combat toxic waste, to criticisms of American economic and foreign policy. SFCC was one of 18 communities across the U.S. that received a live satellite link to the main conference in San Rafael, CA. The link allowed attendees to view real-time presentations from luminaries such as journalist/author Naomi Klein and conservationist Alexandra Cousteau, among others. “They approached me and asked what the chances were to beam the Bioneers conference into SFCC,” Haeder said. “We have the technology and the size, and not everybody does, so we did the first one last year.” In addition to the video feed from California, a host of local workshops were held on Friday and Saturday in Bldg. 24. Saturday’s “Reclaiming the Media” presentation was broadcast live on KYRS, Spokane’s community radio station, and included presentations by Haeder and SFCC Journalism instructor Jason Nix, who in interest of full disclosure is this newspaper’s adviser. “I’ve worked in corporate media as a reporter and a columnist,” said Nix. “I’ve seen enough of the industry to see, in a very short time, some pretty significant changes occur.” Those changes, according to Nix, include significantly reduced ad revenue and tumbling share prices at conventional newspapers, a trend that Nix views as a shift away from traditional print media. “The way that corporate media is responding to the dip in ad revenue and the fragmentation of their audience is really simple: they go first to the news room,” he said. “If you think newspapers are going to cut sports staff in favor of environmental reporting, you’re living in a dream world.” Nix went on to explain how this trend could lead to communities reclaiming their local media. “Here’s where I see some opportunities: a local newspaper is still going to be a vehicle that reaches a lot of households,”
For more information on Bioneers, visit their web site at
www.bioneers. org
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News In Brief : AP poll: Obama ahead or
tied in polls in 8 Key states
WASHINGTON — Barack Obama leads in four states won by President Bush in 2004 and is essentially tied in two other Republican states, according to new APGfK battleground polling that suggests most roads to victory are closed to John McCain. Obama could win big. While no poll can predict next week’s results, the AP-GfK surveys explain why Obama is hoping not just for a win but a transcendent victory that remakes the nation’s political map. McCain is scrambling to defend states where he wouldn’t even be campaigning if the race were closer. Associated Press
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Rossi in court again
SEATTLE — Republican candidate for governor Dino Rossi says he had to cancel interviews and a luncheon appearance today to give a statement to lawyers in Seattle. He’s being questioned for a lawsuit that accuses the Building Industry Association of Washington of illegally raising funds for his campaign. Before starting the four-hour deposition Rossi and former Republican Sen. Slade Gorton told reporters that Democratic backers of Gov. Chris Gregoire has politically motivate the lawsuit. Associated Press
Ving Rhames and movie crew film in Downtown Spokane SPOKANE--A new Hollywood movie will be filming in downtown Spokane today and shutting down a major street for drivers for much of Wednesday. First Avenue is shut down from Jefferson to Adams until about 2 p.m. today. Road blocks are in place. The movie is called Give’em Hell Malone and stars Ving Rhames (Pulp Fiction, Mission Impossible) and Thomas Jane (The Punisher). The website IMDB describes the movie as “a tough as nails private investigator (Malone) squares off with gangsters and their thugs to protect a valuable secret. Malone
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goes through hell to protect the information but he dishes some hell as well.” Krem.com
Porn star: ‘I got paid to have sex with girls’ COLFAX – Porn star Christopher Reid had a feeling he was in trouble. Reid granted KREM 2 News reporter Lee Stoll an exclusive interview from the Whitman County Jail on Tuesday. Her full report can be seen on the KREM 2 News 6 p.m. broadcast. Reid still maintains that he was not in the sorority house at Washington State University in September 2007 when a woman was raped while she slept. “I would never do that; I got paid to have sex with girls,” Reid said. Krem.com
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Our View:
Opinion
The desire for young people to understand what the politicians stand for has become the most important issue for this year’s election. For the first time young voters have a high chance of out voting the older generations. It is important for young voters to get their voices heard in all elections, but especially now. This is our chance to make a real change in government. These decisions effect the younger generations as circumstances have changed significantly. Many in the X and Y generations (those between the ages of 17-35) have recently entered the “working world,” are now paying taxes and want to contribute their opinions on how their tax dollars should be spent. The challenges facing voters today will impact future generations in a large way. The economy needs tremendous help to turn around and become stable again. As the economy effects everyone, it effects the younger voters in a whole new way. That they have differing lifestyles and priorities than the older is a given. Trying to keep up the the newest models of electronics, cars and fashion in today’s market is one difference that impacts the economy in terms of the distribution of money. Our desire for the newest contraptions will impact the later generations economy in the end. Retirement is not yet the top priority of this young generation. However, we need to start thinking of what is going to happen with the plans that are in use today, such as the reliability of Social Security. These programs may not be around by the time the majority of SFCC students are ready to retire and consequently for the following generations. The next generation will also have to deal with the other damages caused by previous generations, such as the country’s debt and depletion of resources. Making these decisions not only will affect the next four years, but will impact the lives of our children. The cost of tuition for school will continue to rise as will every other living expense just like it did for us and we have to figure out a way to keep our children afloat and motivated. In our time, we must find a way to change the outcomes for the future generation. The future of this country is in the hands of us now. We need to make sure we use our right to vote and get our opinions known in order to prepare for what is to come. Those who do not vote are typically the ones who seem to voice their opinion that something is “wrong” in the system and that it must be ran differently. Now is the time to change the system, so shut-up and vote.
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Voter apathy threatens all
Election time is here again and I will say the same thing I say every election: I don’t care. When whom your friends pay off is more important than who votes for you, I lack motivation to vote. Allegedly, Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (A.C.O.R.N) is falsifying documents to give elections to Democrats in this election, and Bush had the Supreme courts decision in his pocket during his first election in 2000. That decision came down to extensive litigation to declare a not so clear winner. Gore won the popular vote and lost to Bush. Possibly, the biggest lie in political history, excluding the Kennedy assassination. Calm down young Republicans, I voted for Bush. I am just not willing to be completely delusional about what happened. The ‘loser’ in that election was the American public. The problem doesn’t seem to be that the amount of people voting is too low, the problem is the system for voting is broken. We have technology that is able to look into crowds of hundreds and recognize someone by the signature of their eyeball, but can’t figure out when someone is voting from the grave. Just ask Dino Rossi how
many votes it takes to loose an election. The last Governor race he lost by 129 votes. Some say that dead people and falsified documentation were to blame. I blame Rossi; his slick tactics weren’t as good as Gregoire’s. Obviously votes are not the most important factor in elections. My conspiracy theory is that the elections are propaganda to help the ‘little people’ believe they actually have a say in something. That way we won’t revolt and take back what is ours: America. Maybe I am a little too hyped up on Red Bull and Nicotine, but if things don’t change the paranoia is possible and opportunity will be capitalized upon by the shady. I say make voting mandatory. I don’t like spending money on “get out the vote,” campaigns. The truth is that we can’t count votes with the same accuracy as we count the hits we get on our old stuff on EBay. I would prefer a vote or get out of the boat campaign; either you vote or you get out of the country, just please make the votes that are cast count. So, when you’re in the voting booth this time and there is a box that is labeled: “voting regulation funding”, you may want to cast a yes vote. Hopefully some rogue group fighting for your rights hasn’t already penciled in the word, “no.” Contact Joshua at (509) 533-3602
Presidential candidates step up to the plate John McCain is to the Philadelphia Phillies as Barack Obama is to the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s not easy relating sports to politics. In athletics you must fight for every last point, putt or put away; where as in the political world where just a few key supporters can elevate you Commander In Chief. Yet with one of the least expected World Series match ups on tap and a just as awkward presidential slug-fight, some similarities can be found. Let’s start with the big question on every sports fan’s mind, the Rays, I mean really, the Rays? For the not so savvy sports fan, it isn’t typical that a team finishes with the worst record in baseball one year, and makes it to the World Series the next. Just like the Rays, Obama came out of nowhere, as member of the Chicago City Council six years ago, to becoming the front-runner in the race to become President of the United States. Baseball isn’t big in south Philly,
where it’s all about the Eagles, but when the MLB playoffs roll around, and the Phillies are still hitting, forget about football. Politics are not big in Arizona; golf is. McCain has gone about his business the last eight years while nobody cared, that is until election time, at which time mass crowds of 75-year-old supporters skip their nap to participate in Wayne Newton led McCain Rallies. It’s not just the background of these four subjects that are similar, take a look at strategic tactics. The Tampa Bay Rays are young and talented, with little knowledge of how the game is “supposed to be played;” the Rays swing for the fences on every at bat and have fun doing it. Obama, 47, brings his love and passion for politics to every speech and debate. New at this game, Obama is still learning the more conventional ways of doing things and, for right now, his way is working. Playing baseball the way most all kids were taught in school, the Phillies don’t play games for fun or to make the crowd happy; they do it to win. McCain, a proven politician, war veteran and leader has been sitting in the background for
a while. When it was finally his shot, McCain knew what to do. he executed his plan, by setting up secure votes within his demographic and breaking into Obama’s. Strengths and weaknesses also need to be assessed and put into the equation. The Rays have solid starting pitching and decent bats, but their bullpen is weak and their staff is inexperienced, the same could be said about Obama. With a stronger economic recovery plan than that of his opponent and a popular Iraq solution, Obama is getting a larger voter base among young America, but due to his thoughts on socialized health care,
he is losing some votes among the working class. All season, the Phillies have relied on great hitting from their one through seven batters and a great relief pitching staff. Their major downfall, their starting pitching. By having a minimal amount of strong and plausible ideas, McCain focuses on his wants over those of the voters, such as the Middle East and the economy. Both races are tough to call, with both sides bringing two completely different styles to the table. Contact Madison at (509) 533-3602.
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Young voter’s new experience In traditional politics, young voters have not voted. As a brand new adult, however accurate this stereotype has been in the past, it’s not one I find very applicable to myself. Politics have always been a passion for me, though often taking a backseat to other interests. I’ve followed the aftermath of 9/11, presidential elections, and the wars and House bills in between. While I vaguely followed the Bush/Gore election, I really got into presidential politics in the Bush Re-election race. I was only 13 or so, as it follows I didn’t really care about not voting but I still followed the issues, the strategies and the mud slinging. This time around having thought more about how close I was to voting than the issues, the inability to cast my ballot for the candidate of my choosing became a somewhat sore subject for me. My indignation over not voting came from my firm belief that most voters don’t care enough to be informed about the issues. They’ll go for whoever their parents will (or will not) vote for, for the one whose face is plastered on everything from buildings to T-shirts. They may base their ballot on the one in their age bracket, who will keep things comfortable and not shake things up or even the one who’s better looking or has a catchier slogan. This is a particularly pernicious snare for those who have never voted in a nationwide election before. Rather than educating themselves, some will most likely affiliate themselves with Democrats for fear of peer ridicule; others will fare on the Republican
side to avoid upsetting or disappointing conservative parents. Thankfully for me, my parents (though conservative) are all for their children making individual choices. My impression had always been, for whatever reason, that one had to be 18 and registered for 30 days in order to vote. I would be 17 until just a few days before the election. A few weeks ago, I got a call from my mom saying I could register to vote. All I had to do was check the box promising I would be 18 by Nov. 4. Oddly enough I can remember few instances of such excitement. Now I know I can vote; I’m focusing even more on the issues. I know most of the issues already but I’m exploring the ramifications of the candidates’ positions for my individual future and the nation’s. To do this, at least on a perfunctory level, is the duty of each person casting a ballot. There are many issues: the economy, education, Iraq and Iran, health care and even social security. Everyone should pick at least one on which to become educated. Being a first time voter is not as easy as I had initially thought. Predisposed views aside, the candidates in this race have both good and bad ideas. For those who consider it important, the ethics of the candidates are questionable but simultaneously, the nobility of their characters seems unassailable,. Now is the time when we the FirstTimers get to choose what our party will be. A time for us to be whoever we are as voters, not who our peers or parents are. As a first time voter, I need to consider all the issues carefully; with as little preconceptions as possible, first time voters should too.
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Informed decision essential As a 20-year-old first-time voter, I have become a follower of the bandwagon others my age have jumped on as well that its time for our generation to make a difference and be heard in an election. This latest trend includes those who have not voted on a basis of apathy and have decided that it is time to break tradition and join young with old at the voting poles. It is a majority belief that this election is one that could bring about the change that our government needs. By using the word “bandwagon,” I am not at all implying that this belief and this cause is not worthy or is a fad. I am saying that the revolution has become a contagious trend among those under the age of 30, spread by the celebrity’s that majorities follow religiously. A united front from all Americans that our government needs change is what is needed and I am proud to buy my ticket to this bandwagon. Yet, registering and voting for the popular candidate is not nearly enough. Voting a person into a public office needs to be an informed and conscious decision by which the voter truly believes in what the candidate stands for and believes he or she will be the best choice for the job. Researching what a candidate stands for in comparison to what they say are their plans for the office in which they are running for is essential for the voter. Stands on issues will ultimately affect the policies they create while in office. Taking a candidates word that they will do as they say on the podium is just like taking a panhandlers word when they say they will pay you back the few dollars you gave them. The candidate
will say whatever it takes to get your vote, even it means sometimes fudging a little on their convictions. In the past, I have chosen not to vote in the last two elections based solely on the fact that I knew nothing about the issues or the positions in which I would be voting. This year, I run into the same problem after receiving my absentee ballot. I see only whom I would like to vote for president, governor and the three regional issues in which I am aware of. The back of the ballot lists state representatives, house representatives, insurance representatives and what not that I really don’t have any clue as to what they do. I can’t help knowing that there must be countless more individuals in the same position as I. It is tempting to look at these names I’ve hardly heard and positions I know little about and choose the person with the prettiest sounding name, or fill in all the Democratic nominees since I tend to lean to that side. Although there could be arguments made that this way of voting would insure a universal system, I believe that voting blindly without knowledge could only lead to a larger disconnection of the people with their government. I hope that many others hold this conviction and will decide not to take the easy way out as so many Americans do every day. Take the small amount of time it takes to find a voter’s pamphlet, go to the candidate’s websites, and look online or any other resource. Find out for yourself what they will do for you and for the whole of country. Hop on the bandwagon with me and vote responsibly.
Contact Jessica at (509) 533-3602.
I-1000: A risky measure
this medication could create a problem like the crave for ephedrine or any prescription drugs. Children play with a lot of things that they shouldn’t. If this medication is somehow taken out of the hospitals The Initiative Measure Number 1000 is and put in homes, the children would be on the election ballot for this year. This introduced this as a way out. Therefore, measure entails that if someone is an adult if a child is teased at school, or trywho is a resident of Washington and can ing to act like a “macho man” they may medically be proven able to make their take the medicine to prove they are the own decisions, can request to have aid in toughest among the crowd. I would be death due to having a terminal disease, upset seeing the headline of a teenager which is a disease that is incurable and the that got a hold of it and either killed him/ patient has her self or been given one of their six months to “This measure would be helpful for friends live. on the those that feel that they have nothing The passing left for the fight for life against television, of this act newspapers devastating diseases such as AIDS.” would go or magathrough zines. many A new protocols, including confirmation of the gateway could be created by the use of individual’s physician, contacting the this medication. This measure states that family and informing, and written and the person must be terminally ill and oral request of the patient for such treatonly having six months let to live. In ment. This measure would be helpful for the future this drug maybe opened up those that feel that they have nothing left to those that suffer from depression or for the fight for life against devastating anxiety. This would include most of the diseases such as AIDS. United States population because most The problem with this measure passhave one or the other and there are days ing is that it could be a new gateway that these people do not want to take opened to another form of killing. Havtheir medication or do not want to fight ing this medication available in hospitals any more. Depression can last throughout across Washington would mean that secu- a person’s life but it should not be claimed rity over the medication and the oversight as a terminal disease. would have to be top of the line. People have to take into account these A part of the problem of legalizing this risks before deciding on whether the procedure would be the basic fact that the Washington government should be algovernment would be assisting in killing lowed to go through with the medically someone which in any other case could be induced suicide. I understand individuals considered an accomplice to murder. This that have these terminal diseases want to felony would exclude the Washinghave an outlet away from the suffering. ton government, which shows that the On the other hand, the risk of the medilaws are not made for everyone, just the cation falling into the wrong hands plays average Joe. In worst-case scenario, the the trump card in the situation. credibility of the government could fall Contact Judy at and society would lose structure, more (509) 533-3602 than what is currently going on with the economy. For more information on I-1000 Security of the medication is another issue if this measure is passed. This or the other two intiatives on could end up being another killing agent the ballot this year, download that murderers might attempt to get their an Online Voters Guide at: hands on because it would be a clean http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/osos/en/Pages/ quick murder. Lack of security and following the proper procedures of handling OnlineVoterGuideGeneral2008.aspx
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Fabian Phiefer, Shayla Blehm and Gordon Tamm enjoying the European night life on their night off.
Community Volunteer Service Sarah Radmer
The Communicator SFCC is offering students the rare chance to spend a portion of their 2009 school year in the UK for a work abroad program. Homestays are available for six months to one year and students are placed in various full-time volunteer positions throughout Wales, England, and Scotland. It is presented through the United Kingdom’s Community Volunteer Service, the UK’s leading volunteer program. Placement in the CVS program boasts room and board and a monthly spending stipend. There is a strong focus on personal growth and volunteer services, rather than education, although transferable credits are available. Britni Weaver, a philosophy teacher at SFCC is a co-director for the work-abroad trip. She, along with Vance Youmans, a history teacher at SFCC, have partnered to bring this exceptional program to Spokane students. CVS was originally designed for UK students alone, and the chance for SFCC to participate is an extremely rare opportunity, according to Weaver. Students work as full time volunteers, in positions that range from one-on-one care or group care for the elderly, mentally, psychically, and learning impared, to services for the homeless, youth offenders, and mentoring youngsters. Once students have signed up for the CSV program they meet weekly with their trip advisors for about four months, to prepare for their time abroad. Once in the UK, the group stays at the International Student House in London, for a ten day orientation. During these first ten days they meet fellow students from all parts of the world and sightsee around London. After the orientation is complete, students disperse to their various volunteer positions throughout the UK. “[There is] lots to be learned
in the classroom but nothing compares to actually working with disabled or disadvantaged people in another country. It’s not just the fact that they are dropped into another culture but that it has a great deal to do with the kind of work that they are doing.” Weaver said. Lancelot Wray, a former CVS volunteer expressed his deep appreciation for the CVS program on the organization’s website; www.cvs.org.uk “My experience with CSV is one that I will always cherish as it gave me the opportunity to discover my true inclination to helping people. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to discover myself.” Wray said. Even though it is a volunteer program, students are still required to pay a multitude of fee’s totally over $6,500 for the six month trip. The various fee’s include: tuition, a placement fee, round trip airfare, and london touring. Financial aid is available. Up to 40 cooperative education, or elective credits, are available to students on the trip. Students may also take online classes from SFCC so they do not miss out on their schooling while abroad. Although they are full-time employees, the CVS volunteers take time to travel. With a monthly stipend of 40 to 70 pounds, (about 80 to 140 U.S.) students receive, they are able to sight-see. Volunteers, also receive
vacation time and days off like any normal employee. CSV is very focused on the personal growth of the students within the program. Students are required to report back to their Director, every two weeks with a personal recap of that time and how they have been affected, or changed, according to the SFCC CVS proposal information. “[The students] learn a lot about themselves and other people; compassion, discipline, and overcoming. Students return changed for the better .” Weaver said. “The aim of our founders was to involve young people aged 16-35 in voluntary service in the UK, to enrich the lives of volunteers and those they help and to generate social change.” Claims the CVS website. With only fifteen spots available on the upcoming trip, students are encouraged to sign up soon. “It really is an amazing, life changing opportunity to live and work in another country for up to one year on possibility less money than it would cost you to live in Spokane. Spokane has its charms but there is nothing that compares to getting the fish out of the fishbowl.” Weaver said. Contact Sarah at (509) 533-3602.
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Paul Kroneach, who Shayla Blehm watched after for six months.
It has been said that a student is only as good as the one who taught them. For Kenny Krestian it seems to be a mantra to live by. Krestian is the kind of teacher that feels deeply passionate about his craft. He is very active in the classes and he brings energy and excitement to what he teaches. His teaching philosophy is one that really keeps the responsibility in the hands of the students. “I love to present the information to the students and let them run with it. In the end it is completely up to them as to what they get out of it,” Krestian said. Krestian has been a teacher for nearly eight years and in that time he has taught science classes at Lewis and Clark High School where he was also a soccer coach, and then moved on to the SFCC where he teaches students the importance of First Aid and the need to be healthy in a society where fast food is the meal of choice. Krestian has maintained the notion that students lead very busy lives and he approaches his classes with this in mind. “I understand that student’s lives don’t revolve around my class, they have lives outside of school and I really try and relate the subjects so that students can
use the information to help them in some way,” Krestian said. Krestian is very familiar with what it means to be busy. On top of being a full time teacher, he is also the soccer coach here at the SFCC. He also used to play for the Spokane Shadow, a local semi pro soccer league. Most importantly he is a family man. “I think that I am young enough and involved enough to know where students are at and I still remember what it is like to be a student so that helps me to relate,” Krestian said. Krestian was born in Spokane but grew up in a military family, traveling to places like Florida and Alaska. He eventually ended up back here where he graduated from Ferris High School. Kenny then became a student here at the falls where he completed his Associates degree and transferred to Whitworth University. It was at the SFCC though that Krestian found his calling in life. “I took an Intro to teaching class my last quarter here and I really enjoyed it, plus getting the summers off was definitely a bonus,” Krestian said. Krestian has been around education long enough to see the many changes that have occurred in the field. He has seen
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SFCC students, Laynee and Dustin Busse finish a class on campus.
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The Communicator Married, expecting and taking a full class load together. Laynee Busse, 24, and Dustin Busse, 25, are working together to get their AA degree. Both undecided majors The Busse’s are sharing books, notes and ideas. They have all their classes together Journalism 220, Introduction to Film, and an online child development. They are able to attend college through Dustin’s G.I. bill. G. I Bill 2008 online, outlines the benefits offered to veterans of active duty after 9/11. These benefits last 10 years after their service. The tuition money according to G.I
Bill 2008 gets paid directly to the school. The funding stops at the highest public school tuition price. The veterans are so eligible for money for books and a monthly living fund. Dustin was in the U.S coast guard, returning from San Diego. For six years Laynee and Dustin have lived in South California and Hawaii. Dustin had a job offer in the Police Department in Long Beach until the unexpected happened. “We were going to move to Long Beach, until I got pregnant,” said Laynne. Both Dustin and Laynne’s pa
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high school education go to a standardized testing mentality where teachers and students have very little to say in what they teach and learn. He has also experienced first hand the benefit that comes from a Community College education. “At a community college you get to experience many different areas of study and choose the path you want to walk down,” Krestian said. With that in mind Krestian is a firm believer that students get a first class education with highly qualified teaching staff at the SFCC. He has only been here three years and from the sounds of it, has no intention of leaving anytime soon.
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Students: from US Coast Guard to SFCC Continued from page 6. rents live in Spokane. The Busse’s reside in Deer Park and drive every morning to school. With the worry of the future snow The Busse’s arrive a half an hour early from their first class. “For six years we have not driven in snow,” said Laynne. The only thing Laynne misses about Hawaii are the beaches and the ocean.
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“I didn’t like living in Oahu, Hawaii,” said Laynee. “The locals were nicer to the tourists. They wanted their money. They really didn’t like you if you were in the military.” When asked about school related arguments they said that they have answer disputes on whether whose answer is right or wrong. Laynne is six months along in her pregnancy but their focus right now just seems to be school. Laynne who has acted in films throughout her high school and college days wishes to return. While Dustin hopes that his past work in long distance navigation counts towards his AA. Contact Jean at (509) 533-3602.
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2008-2008 African American Association Samantha Blehm The Communicator The African American Association and the German Klub combined to put on the year’s first talent show and Oktoberfest. The show took place in SUB lounge A and B, on Oct. 23 at 11:30 am, with 13 contestants participating. The contestants competed for the first through third place prize money. The first place winner walked away with $300, second with $200 and third place with $100.
Students and faculty members were provided with a wide range of performances, as well as an Oktoberfest feast provided by the German Klub. The show began with Matt Evans who showcased his singing talent, Evans by singing a song from the Disney movie “Mulan.” To go along with the theme of his song, Evans wore a karate uniform. Next on the stage was Jevon Brinleley. For his moment in the spotlight, Brinleley performed an
2nd place: Greg Edison Singer
original rap off his own album due to be released soon. After Brinleley was the exotic Becky Bell showing her dancing skills. With a sword in hand she showed the crowd her belly dancing techniques and ability to dance while balancing a sword on her head. Micah LeClair came to the stage beating to the beat of his own drum, after a few minutes of drumming LeClair put his drum down and showed the crowd his Irish dancing talents. Steve Mulinix came to the stage next, performing the show’s second original rap. Mulinix wrote the song for his girlfriend and mother of his child. His rap contained such lyrics as “forever in love,” and “Satisfaction Street.” The first whistle of the night was heard once Robert Petty walked on to the stage, performing a song from artist Michelle Branch. Gladys Halpin as the sixth performer showed a talent
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talent show & German Klub Oktoberfest that came from her home of Haiti, from which she moved four years ago. Haplin sang in Haitian Creole, showing the audience the musical likings of her home. Another performer showing traditional talents was Vanessa Pete. Pete, who has been dancing since she was 10, showed the audience a healing dance from her native tribe. After Pete, more musical talent walked on to the stage. Greg Edison showed the audience the fire within. Edison sang a song showing his beliefs, with lyrics like, “the fire within,” and “The fire is getting hotter in Jesus’ name.” Then Cici Lan made her way to the stage, singing and playing the piano. Her song came from the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, a song showing that no matter what language you speak we are all the same. Along her performance was a power point of pictures that went along with her song. Kathleen Gold performed a
story through song, telling of an old woman on her death bed, remembering all things through out her life. After Gold, Roland Williams show the audience his rapping talents. His rap had lyrics showing the discrimination within our world, and how the world is “messed up.” Having lyrics like, “Looking up into the sky and I see the moon, but it never speaks.” Samuel Adams and Anthony Moran, known as Samuel and Arfunkel, took the stage as the final performers giving the audience an acoustic performance, ending their performance with a shot out to the German Klub.
A few minutes were then taken while the judges deliberated and decided on the winners of the talent show. Taking the first place title was Bell with her belly dance performance; second place went to Edison and his fire within, and third place went to Halpin and her Hyde song. The 11th annual African American Association talent show ended in success. Contact Samantha at (509) 533-3602
1st place: Becky Bell Belly Dancer
3rd place: Gladys Halpin singer Layout and design by Madison McCord, Judy Johnson and Marshall Moore. Photos by Jolene Denny
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Hospitality attitudes cook has a crush on a server and is trying to impress him or her. The other kindness can be toward other cooks too. Bonds of friendship are made between the hard working cooks. They pat each other on the back after a long days work of being slammed with tickets, cleaning the most disgusting parts of the kitchen, and somewhat keeping their cool with other employees. The slacker cooks tend to bond together too but I’m not The attitudes of people entersure what they base their friending the artificial environment of a ship on, maybe congratulating kitchen are dramatically differeach other on the fact they didn’t ent in the at least the eight hour break a sweat that day, or any shifts. day. People change their attitudes as The cooks impatiently hollersoon as they can feel the greasy ing their name out twenty times floor under their shoes. Cooks to get their attention not caring usually get this “I’m better for the fact that the server is at than you” look to them as they a table trying to do their job so strut back and forth from the the customer may come back walk-in refrigerators grabbing someday to partially pay for the what they need to restock their employees’ checks again. station. Sometimes these atti Sometimes these attitude tudes are needed, especially when problems come from the servers a server walks too. They up to them and stand and “People change their argues what wait for was wrong with attitudes as soon as their food the food, when they feel the greasy floor glaring some servers through under their shoes.” know absolutely the pass bar nothing about wonderhow to prepare the meal. ing what is taking the cook so The also throw a temper long. Ticket times can run long tantrum when the wrong food is and keep the customers waiting taken out to the customers. The on their food, but not at that server that did this sinful thing time. Usually, it is the server that can expect to be made fun of does not want to do anything for at least a week by the cooks, else at that moment. whether that be by making jokes Another typical attitude that about the server’s intelligence servers carry is when a customer level, purposely taking longer on is angry, for whatever reason, the making their food, or giving “the server becomes angry or upset evil eye” every tome the server and takes the issue out either on takes their food out. other servers or the cooks. Cooks can give out negative The days that everyone loses attitudes towards other cooks the attitudes and gets along are too. Sometimes this is to prove the days that run smooth and the “macho” person they are and everyone is happy, the cooks, giving off the persona that no one servers, managers and the cuselse can come to their “level of tomers. These days do actually expertise.” This can be a bunch happen but they are rare. There of bull. There are few cooks that is always someone competing for are not professional chefs that the gold metal in either teamcould have the right to brag like work and keeping the operation them, but for the most part it is together or being the biggest garbage. pain, creating tense environment There can also be a kinder for everyone. element to the cooks on top of Contact Judy at all this meanness. Usually this (509) 533-3602 kindness comes out when the
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Students and faculty are given the opportunity to buy hot or cold meals in the cafeteria in the SUB while taking a break between classes or socializing with friends.
Healthy eating tips for students
The right food provides fuel for class Jean Loeffler
The Communicator As winter moves in so does the need for comfort food, or the New Year’s resolution to cover up the guilt. Instead follow some simple suggestions for a healthier winter. Sheri Staudinger is the wellness director at SFCC located in Building 16. “I can see what vitamins students are missing by looking at their skin, hair and eyes,” said Staudinger. Staudinger stresses that breakfast is most important time of day to eat. After you slept off your dinner, your body wakes up from an eight-10 hour fast. That is why we call it breakfast, we are breaking the fast. The brain is starving for some sugar to
operate. If the body doesn’t get what it needs it will take it. The body needs protein found in our bones. The body does not take from our fat storage first. “Eat the largest meal before your largest work out in your day,” said Staudinger. She also added to be on the lookout on power bars and energy drinks. They contain a lot of protein and too much protein can lead kidney failure and weight gain. Your daily protein intake should be 8 grams for every 20 pounds of your ideal body weight. USP are the initials to look for on vitamins, energy drinks, and power bars. The USP are regulated to make sure that the level of protein and caffeine consumption is healthy. Taylor Colvin, 16, knows what it takes to stay healthy she brings a sack lunch to school every day. “I don’t like junk food, but I do love brownies,” says Taylor. When she feels a little rushed she will just take something from her freezer. “Today, it was a chicken bake.”
If anything remember to do two things. Drink lots of water and eat regularly and remember portion control. When asked about faster food opinions like frozen dinners she named only one, Healthy Choice. For our picky eaters that are allergic to veggies, there are two books that help you mask healthier ways to cook; The Sneaky Chef by Missy Chase Lapine and Deceptively Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld. For penny pinchers make a big meal on Sunday then separate it into portions and freeze. It makes a great lunch on the go. Or make a sandwich put in the freezer and take it for lunch. It will thaw just in time and the meat won’t be slimy. Dietary information can also be found on My Pyramid. Gov. the site works as a meal planner, resource center and much more. It’s also regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture. Contact Jean at (509) 533-3602.
More great ways to stay healthy suggested by Staudinger • Eat more whole grains. Such as wheat, and rice they make you feel fuller and warmer.
Have any recipes that you would like to see in next issue of The Communicator? Have any suggestions on restaurants or bars to review? Send them to Comeic@ spokanefalls.edu
• Eat more fiber, the darker or more vibrant the color the more nutrients they have. • Get your Omega III fatty acids. Fish are healthy fat and they improve your skin. • If fish is pricy buy fish oil vitamins. Kirkland brand at Costco is affordable. •
Put ground flax seed on anything. Important for your heart and brain.
• Switch out white flour for wheat flour. • Protein includes lean meat, fish, milk, and beans.
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Tony Morales, Cory Carpenter and Chad Herrmann during a rehearsal for The Goverment Inspector.
Spartan Theatre brings Russian comedy Felicia Roach
The Communicator The Government Inspector is a Russian comedy the Spartan Theatre is producing for SFCC students. The play is by Nikolai Gogol, directed by Bill Marlowe, and assisted by Daniel Varavin. The play begins November 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Spartan Theatre, Building 5. While visiting a small town in Russia, a young man from St. Petersburg is mistaken as a Government Inspector. With all the corruption in the towns government he is the last person the governor wants to see visit his town. The young impoverished civil servant impersonates a highranking government inspector. The town’s governor and leading government officials bribe him out of fear the general inspector will discover their corruption. The imposter takes in all the bribes and goes so far as proposing to the governor’s daughter.
By then he flees and before the governor and the leading officials realizes they have been duped and the real inspector comes into town. Marlowe said he chose this particular play because small towns and colleges deal with corruption. “The play is a comedy farce,” Marlowe said. Daniel Varavin, the assistant director of the Government Inspector is attending SFCC for his A.A. and Drama Theatre. Varavin is really interested in theatre This will be his first play as assistant director but he has the knowledge to do so, although he has not done a production here at SFCC, he has been in two movies in Russia and has been in ten different productions around the world. “My favorite type of theatre by far is comedy,” said Varavin. Chad Herrmann plays the lead role, The Government Inspector. “I enjoy the physical part of comedy,” said Herrmann.
Herrmann said the play is about mistaken identity and how he is then put into jail. This all happens because the young civil servant takes full advantage of the mistaken identity. When the town realizes the true Inspector General is in town, the town goes into an uproar. Although this may sound serious the play is actually a very funny. Herrmann has been in many productions at SFCC, some include Oedipus, Camelot, and Antigone. While in High School, Herrmann didn’t do much in the way of theatre, until the end of his senior year he started theatre and began working up to where he is now. Herrmann said comedy is what he is most interested in. He has been assistant director before in the SFCC drama department and has also done behind the scenes work including lights and soundboard.
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Conquering all forms of stage fright Lindsey Oliver
The Communicator At this year’s September MTV Music Awards it wasn’t so easy for Leona Lewis to go on stage. She was overly aware her idol, Christina Aguilera would be watching from the front row. “My whole concentration was thrown off as I was now focused on that fact,” said Lewis in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. Known for her hit ‘Bleeding Love,’ Lewis kept her nerves under control and make her way aside Lil Wayne together performed in front of millions of fans. Stage fright builds from different emotions and scenarios. It is
experienced by people of all skill levels. It forms most commonly from anticipation. SFCC actor Brandon Montag, 20, is going for his A.A. He said stage fright has never been a personal problem but any nerves that do come he advises to ride them as well as use them for good. “Build a wall between you and the audience, we call this a fourth wall and it helps you keep your focus.” Montag said. “Nerves are basically uncontrolled energy that needs to be directed, and it’s all about where it’s directed.” “Harvest it, and put it into your character,” he said. Montag will be participating in SFCC’s upcoming production of ‘The Government Inspector,’ tak-
ing stage Nov 6 through Nov.16. Humanistic Psychology researcher J.J. Barrell lists the common elements present in the mist of performance anxiety: 1. At certain times one may feel self conscious at the presence of others that are able to judge. 2. The possibility of failure or a distraction that throws off concentration. 3. Feeling the need to avoid failure 4. Focusing on your own behavior and appearance Laurence Olivier, often considered the greatest actor of the 20th century, could speak William Shakespeare’s lines as naturally as if he were “actually thinking them” said English
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Behind the scenes in SFCC’s Spartan Theatre, the Sculptural Stage Crafting class is hard at work building sets and making the play come to life. Among them is Clover Thompson, a 20 -year -old set builder who is taking the class as part of a learning community. Thompson, a second year student at SFCC, is working hard five hours a day two days a week building the “swinging door unit” for the upcoming “Government Inspector” production which opens Nov. 6. “It’s creating a whole new world,” said Thompson. Thompson says she enjoys her learning community. This particular learning community combines sculpture and stagecraft work in order to create pieces for the art building. On Wednesdays, she works on her swinging door unit in the Spartan Theatre. The unit is an 8 ft by 10 ft wall with a door in it. Both sides are designed differently so that it can be used for a variety of scenes. “Building the swinging door is really fun,” said Thompson.
The skills of a stagehand usually vary. Professional stagehands can be carpenters, electricians, audio engineers, and light or soundboard operators. A skilled stagehand becomes knowledgeable is most of these areas. While some stagehands travel, others lend a helping hand when shows are in town. According to an article on bnet.com, most traveling shows travel with two or more stagehands. For Thompson working behind the scenes is just as exciting as being on stage. “Because it’s theater,” said Thompson. Besides being involved in the Spartan Theatre, Thompson is also involved in community theater. Thompson attended alternative high school, and wasn’t able to take drama. She found community theater as a wonderful creative outlet. Thompson was an art major, but decided to go for her A.A. instead. “I think it will make me more versatile,” said Thompson She hopes to move to Oregon and transfer to a university there. Contact Megan at (509) 533-3602.
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Clover Thompson works on the set of The Government Inspector. Artist Alison Saar visited SFCC in the SUB Lounges A/B at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday Oct. 22, where she presented the lecture series: Stories. Saar was born in Los Angeles in 1956 and was raised by two very artistic parents, according to phylliskindgallery.com Saar spent most of her high school years helping her father restore ancient cultural artifacts. Saar’s focus was on African and Caribbean art. What touched Saar’s artistic style most was Grandma Prisbrey’s Bottle Village, for her use of the trashed to create the beautiful. Most often described as African culture and spiritual art, Saar’s work is most commonly in the figure of female bodies, expressing her personal identity, according to lalouver.com.
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Students are overcoming stage fright by rehearsing for opening night of The Government Inspector.
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playwright Charles C Bennett. According to Imbd.com, later in his career, the disease of stage fright hit, and hard. A challenging moment happened during a live production of “Hamlet,” when he completely blanked during the “to be or not to be” soliloquy. He then sat down and remained there until he remembered the lines. Despite this burden, Olivier didn’t let stage fright win the fight as he continued for what was Marlon Brando’s role in the Godfather. Referring
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to his approach to calming his nerves in an interview he shared, “I visualize my character and keep my focus there before anything else, from the physical appearance to personality,” Olivier said. Another SFCC actress Vanessa Banta, 19, a Theater Major who will also be participating in The Government Inspector, remembers acting is about becoming someone else. “The cool thing about acting is it’s not you up there, it’s your character, I think that helps me feel less focus on me personally,” Banta said. SFCC’s theater director Bill Marlowe experiences stage fright regularly. “Every time I walk on stage,”
he said. Acting since he was three, he’s never let natural nerves hold him back from what he loves. “It’s healthy to have nerves, if you get to comfortable the passion is lost,” he said. “Everyone’s nervous backstage, even through excitement there is nerves,” said Daniel Varavin, assistant director. “Step on it” is the term SFCC theatre performers like to use and is sure to be exchanged backstage before the show. “You just have to make that move, conquer the nerves and go out there on stage, step on it,” Varavin said. Contact Lindsey at (509) 533-3602.
The SFCC charity exhibit entitled “War On Want” is coming to the fine arts gallery in Building 6. All proceeds for artwork purchased at the war on want exhibit will be donated to charity. The work submitted will all be done on 8 ft. by 10 ft. canvas, according to submission requirements. This event is open to the public as well. Bidding for the benefit will begin Thursday Oct. 30, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., the bidding ends at 12 p.m. on Nov. 25. The display began Oct. 27. Some students in the art program were required to submit work for part of their class. Others made submissions because they feel it’s a great cause. Christina Jackson, 26, an art major, submitted her piece, a built up acrylic figure drawing to express her creative side. “For the world to find its color,” Jackson said. SFCC gallery director Tom O’Day said that the exhibit is inspired by people’s selfishness. “People (are) always wanting this or that rather than thinking of others,” O’Day said. While on a trip to Ireland, O’Day came across a thrift store called War on Want. This store gave their proceeds to the poor, which greatly influenced him. O’Day also attended an event in Ireland in which a gallery also donated their proceeds to the poor. O’Day said the proceeds will be donated to Volunteers of America and The Union Gospel
Mission. The UGM runs a number of different outreach programs in Spokane. Their programs include a shelter for women and children, a residential rehabilitation facility, a men’s mission, and a youth outreach camp. The Classy Rack, a thrift store, is also owned by UGM. The UGM also runs UGM Motors, a outreach program designed to help homeless men gain some useful real world skills. According to their website, voaspokane.org, the Volunteers of America is a human service charity established in 1896. The organization specializes in helping families in crisis, homeless women, veterans, at risk-low income children, people with chronic mental illness, and homeless and street youth. Thousands of Spokane businesses and community buildings help support Volunteers of America. Local businesses are helping by setting up “Safe Place” programs. These buildings display a yellow and black safe place sign indicating a safety zone for children and teens in need of help by giving them access to shelter, counseling services, a clothing bank, host-home programs, and crisis intervention. Their hope is that children will use these services rather than running away from home and becoming homeless. “I really encourage students and faculty to come out and buy some artwork (to support this cause),” O’Day said. Contact Megan at (509) 533-3602.
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Injured student athletes road to recovery
the injury, an athlete can be out of action anywhere from a week to a year. ‘It’s tough to watch,” said Josh Jones, CCS baseball player who is recovering from a fractured ankle. “You can’t lead from the bench.” It is not just the responsibility of trainers and doctors to keep an athlete healthy once their injury has been healed. Athletes have their own role in treating and maintaining their bodies. “Athletes have to take care of their Rea Droter/The Communicator injuries quickly,” said Student trainers carefully tend to the leg and foot injuries of CCS athletes. Duke. “If they don’t, it can haunt them.” Allen Stover According to Duke, the Athletic Even if an athlete is cleared The Communicator Training staff implements a serito compete, they are sometimes ous training regimen for different cautious once they get back on Moments before her game kinds of injuries. Exercises include the field for fear of re-injuring starts, CCS volleyball player rebuilding an athlete’s strength, themselves. Casey Williams watches her power, balance and coordination. “If I rupture it again, I won’t be teammates position themselves All of this is free of charge for able to walk for a year and a half,” on the court. She stands and student athletes who are injured. said Jones. cheers for her comrades, while “They’ll do everything they can Fear can plague their mind, the pain in her back reminds to make you healthy,” said Mike athletes can rely on their teamher that she is not ready to join Richard, a CCS baseball player mates and coaches for support to her fellow volleyball players on with tendinitis in his elbow. help them conquer any doubts or the court. In addition to the trainers at concerns they have. Williams, who has a bulging SFCC, the student athletes have “We are constantly encouraging disk in her back, is one of many the option of going to doctors. If our players that are hurt,” said injured CCS student athletes athletes are see a doctor for an Jenni Rosselli, CCS head volleyon the road to recovery. ball coach. “We give them all the injury from practice or a game, the Student athletes are at risk tools necessary to get well and department pays for part of their for injury integrate them into our program bill. whether during practices and matches “The “If I rupture it again, I won’t it’s during whenever possible.” department be able to walk for a year practice, has a policy The road to recovery and and a half,” competition, that covers returning to competition is an Josh Jones or off the at least part enduring process that takes time, field. When a of what the effort, and the support of loved student athlete private insurance doesn’t cover if it ones. gets hurt, the SFCC Athletic For Williams it’s only a matis for an injury that occurred durTraining department is there ter of time before she is cleared ing a team function,” said Duke. to take care of them, no matter and able to rejoin her teammates “It only kicks in after their own what the sport or how serious on the volleyball court. insurance has paid all it will.” the injury. “I’ve been to two doctors “I can’t wait to come back and “We make sure the athletes already,” said Williams. “Right kick ass,” Williams said. are taken care of,” said Phoebe now I’m trying to get hold of a Duke, CCS athletic trainer. Contact Allen at neurologist.” “We work with the athletes (509) 533-3602. Depending on the seriousness of and fix them.”
Alex Cey Female Volleyball Defensive Specialist Freshman
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The Communicator Athletes say different things about themselves when they talk about how they are both on and off of the court. Alex Cey has been playing volleyball for nine years, but is in her first quarter playing for the CCS volleyball team. “I am way more intense when I am on the court,” said Alex, “Off the court I guess I’m goofy. I laugh all the time and I am not near as intense as when I am on the court.” There are some things that change about athletes that
they may not realize when they are on or off the court. That is what friends, family and fans are for, because they may describe the athlete much differently from one thing to another than the athlete themselves. “People would say that when I am on the court I am intense but relaxed I guess” said Cey “Off of the court, they would say the same thing that I would say about myself, they would call me out of control.” There are a number of different things that athletes will do different to prepare themselves for competition. For Alex, it’s everything from focusing on the game, to visualizing the court, to just running the plays in her head. Just as there may be a number of different things they do to prepare, there may also be many different things they do to wind down after. “I usually just relax, and hangout” said Cey. Once again our athlete explains the difference that can come over a person when they put on their jersey and step into a competition. This side of the person may only be seen when they are in an intense competition but it is always a part of them, even though we may not see it in their everyday lives. The next time you attend one of the athletic events watch your classmates and friends, and you will see just how much their mindset really changes. Realizing the complexity of the mind is observing another level of the person that may not show up outside of that competition.
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Alex Cey sets up net before team practice.
Contact Melissa at (509) 533-3602.
New leadership in CCS baseball program for 2008-2009 season Allen Stover Communicator
There will be a new face roaming the dugout of the baseball diamond this spring, as CCS athletics has named Bobby Lee, assistant athletics director the team’s new baseball coach. Announced via a press release issued on the CCS athletics website on September 18, Ken Burrus, athletic director selected Lee to become the new head coach for its baseball program. He will be replacing former head coach Dave Keller, who
resigned after the 2007-2008 season. “Coach Keller decided to step down,” said Lee. “We started talking about what would be best for the program.” With a long history in baseball and a strong desire to get back on the field, Lee threw his name in the hat and was chosen for the position. “Coach Lee was selected based on his extensive coaching resume
and his history of success in coaching at the college level,” said Burrus. “The entire staff feels that he is a quality individual who will work hard for our student athletes.” Lee has been involved with the sport for much of his life. He played at colligate level for both WSU and EWU. Submited photo For the past 15 years he was an assistant coach to CCS, WSU, Azusa University
and Citrus Community College, as well as the head coach for the University of La Verne; all of which are located in Southern California. “I hope my background in baseball will help me,” said Lee. “I’ve worked with the best minds in the game. I’m so excited to be working with the athletes.” According to the CCS athletics website Lee also possesses strong management, organizational, and people skills. Lee won’t be coaching the team on his own. Assistant coaches Tony Bryne and Barry Matthews will be returning to lend their knowledge and their experience to Lee and the
players. “This job would be unbelievably difficult if those guys didn’t stay on,” said Lee. “Those guys are awesome.”
Although physical attributes of players is an important factor in any sports program, Lee hopes to focus this season’s program on the character qualities of his players. “Wins and losses will take care of themselves,” said Lee. “We want to do a good job of building a quality program of fine young men.” Contact Allen at (509) 533-3602.
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CCS cross country set to defend men’s and women’s titles Melissa Ross
two schools, and took first in the Junior College division in front of three other Community Colleges. The men took third overall After weeks of behind two division two schools, daily practices and also took first in the Junior and workouts, the College division in front of three CCS cross country other Community Colleges. teams are looking At the Clark College Invitastrong this year. tional, just the second meet of The men’s team is the season, both teams took first working to defend their streak of overall ahead of four other qualiseven straight years of winning fying schools. the NWAACC championship. Taking a trip to Salem, Oregon Despite having a young team, to the Charles Bowles Invite at CCS has tried to use it to their Willamette University proved advantage. to be no match for the CCS “In spite of being young, we are runners. With the women taking very talented” said Erik Andersixth and the men taking fourth son CCS cross country coach. out of 15 schools, they showed “So far, the new freshman have just how hard-hitting they are. stepped up well and kept our The teams have many goals for program competitive.” this year, ranging from the trail to With the men’s team returnthe classroom. ing just two runners and the “One of our major goals was women’s team accomreturning plished “We hope to win both the six runners when we from last fall, men’s, women’s and combined won our they have home team titles. That will be the still done eigth title in a row for the men’s meet, the very well in Runners tem, a conference record. It the last three will be the third title in a row for Soul/ meets. Bigfoot the women, tying a conference At the Open at record .” University of Spokane -Erik Anderson Portland InFalls vitational, the Comwomen took munity fourth overall behind a division College,” said Anderson. one school and two division In the Big Foot Open, the men’s Communicator
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Runners start the Bigfoot open sponsred by The Runners Soul. CCS took first out of five teams. team took first and the women’s because the championships come team took second behind Whit- not only team titles but indiworth University. vidual titles as well. CCS is able With just weeks away before to run only seven men and seven the NWAACC championships, women at the championships, the runners are putting their and those seven are decided by heart and soul into every race. the season long performances of “We hope to defend bothMEDIA our & MARKETING all the runners. ALLOY men’s and women’s NWAACC Coach AndersonBHEDGES has high title,” said Coach Anderson. hopes for both teams, but the CCS runners do not just run goals are very muchdrm in reach, if for the team, but for themselves; they continue to run the way they have in the past three races. “We hope to win both the men’s, women’s and combined
team titles,” said Anderson “That will be the eighth title in a row for the men’s team, a conference record. And it will be the third title in a row for the women, tying a conference record.” With high hopes for themselves and each other, CCS NY010464B will continue to prepare for the 4.75 x 7.75 NWAACC championships on 1 November 8 Lewisville Park in Battle Ground, WA. Contact Melissa at (509) 533-3602.
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