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SFCC to restructure divisions Jon Brown

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SFCC’s educational divisions will undergo a structural re-alignment scheduled to take effect in some areas as early as 2009’s winter quarter.

The seven existing divisions will be re-organized and renamed, with some programs and disciplines shifting to new departments or divisions. Two Dean posts – the acting Dean of Business and Workforce Education, and the interim Dean of Social Science, Philosophy and Academic initiatives – will be vacated, and a nationwide search will begin to fill those positions.

“Our Board of Trustees wants us to search nationally,” said Pam

See Divisions on page 2.

Unspent funds reach $600k Zac Whitman

The Communicator How would you like to spend $600,000?

Every quarter students at SFCC are required to pay $75 in Student Activities Fees.

These fees go towards funding activities such as clubs, the recreation center in the Student Union Building, and the athletics programs. Every quarter revenues from these fees are allocated to specific areas so the student body through the Activities Board and Student Senate can spend them.

The catch is that if this money is not spent it transfers over to the Carry Forward Fund,

See Unspent on page 2.

2007-2009, In billions

K-12 education Social and health services Higher education Corrections Bond retirements and interest Other Government opperations Natural resources

$12.1 $9.0 $3.3 $1.7 $1.6 $1.0

Source: The Office of Financial Management

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State shortfall to affect SFCC State projects 20 percent cut in higher education

Colleges represent the single largest pot of unprotected state money. Other state services such as prisons and K-12 education are protected by federal and state mandates.

This $300 million is based off the state Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2007-2009 biennial budget for the state’s 34 community and technical colleges.

opening the doors to all eligible students.

Earl said there would also be job cuts and course cuts, although every effort would be made to keep open all 34 Zac Whitman colleges to allow access to all The Communicator students, no matter where they live.

In the wake of a devastating Last year SFCC enrolled state budget deficit, Washington around 4,000 full-time-equivcommunity colleges face budget alent (fte) students that were cuts of as much state funded, as $300 million meaning that the What would a 20 percent cut mean for over the next two credits for all state community and technical colleges ? years. funded students On Nov. 19, the are calculated t 5SJNNJOH NJMMJPO PWFS UXP ZFBST state Economic then divided by and Revenue 15 to equal fullt $VUUJOH PG TUVEFOUT BU Forecast Countime status. This community and technical colleges statewide cil released its quarter the state 'PS BMM DPMMFHFT VOJWFSTJUJFT quarterly revenue funded 1,402 forecast projectfull-time students, t 4MBTIJOH DPVSTFT ing $1.9 billion while 1,473 fte less than expected students actually t -BZJOH Pò TUBò through the enrolled. If this 2011 fiscal year, cut happened at t 3BJTJOH UVJUJPO bring the deficit the beginning Source: The Seattle Times projections up to of the quarter it a whopping $5.1 would mean that billion.

Charlie Earl, the executive about 70 would not have been The Office of Financial admitted. director of the state Board for Management (OFM), which Already WSU has begun Community and Technical is responsible for overseeing to reduce the total number of Colleges, in a Nov. 19 interview state budget policy, has asked with The Seattle Times, said course by one-fifth in anticipacampuses to develop a plan that that, at a minimum 6,000 fulltion of projected cuts and to assumes a 20 percent cut. This time students enrolled beyond focus on priority courses. request came ahead of the 2008 the 139,000 funded by the state revenue forecast. state. This would end a policy of See Shortfall on page 2.

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In contrast to the food for sale in the cafeteria, students and staff were given the chance to receive free food at SFCC’s Farmers’ Market which took place outside of the SUB on Nov. 19.

Getting its start in 2003, the SFCC Farmers’ Market is a service provided by the campus food bank. As with the previous Farmer’s Markets, much of the donations were contributed by students and staff, as well as the Spokane’s Second Harvest Food Bank. Amanda Petrina, who is in charge of the SFCC Food Bank gave an estimate on how much was contributed.

“This time Second Harvest

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Examining Native education Jon Brown

The Communicator A solemn voice intoned a Salish song of welcome to a large group of SFCC students standing in rapt attention. The students gathered to listen to Michael Pavel, an Associate Professor at Washington State University (WSU), and a registered member of the Skokomish Indian tribe, speaks about Native American education.

“There is a 4000-year history of Native American education, cultivating ability, talent, and a sense of purpose in each child,” said Pavel. “It’s about synergy; we can accomplish more together than we can separately.”

Pavel went on to address the

See Native on page 2.

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A horn of plenty was on display during the farmers market; it drew a crowd of students near and they began to preview the harvest.

Farmers:

Only onions remained Continued from page 1 donated three pallets of food and produce, enough for 50 families,” Petrina said.

Petrina, along with Service Learning Club members ,

Unspent:

Blue Phones continued from page 1 where it can be spent on capital projects, building improvements or measures the Student Senate sees as beneficial to the campus.

After years of S&A fees being unspent the balance of the Carry Forward Fund, now sits at around $600k.

Some of the money has been spent, $20,000 is dedicated to a security measure, Blue Phones and the student government is planning another three projects according to Associated Student President Oscar Ocaña.

“We are looking for three projects,” said Ocaña. “That will

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Avoiding cuts Continued from page 1 Administrators at SFCC are planning on how to deal with this and were unavailable for comment.

The state House of Representatives and Senate hope to be able to avoid these cuts proposed by Gov. Gregoire, Lisa Brown, D-

Corrections

In the last issue of The Communicator a student’s name was misspelled and the amount of students attending the Voice

Amanda Vilwock, Everett Smith, and Shaina Winger oversaw the distribution of the food to fellow students and the cleanup afterwards.

“Though there was less help than last time, it ran pretty smooth,” said Petrina.

“I wanted to get involved and help the community,” Winger said. “(I) figured this would be a great way to do it.”

Other than Second Harvest, donations also came from local

produce farmers and the Rosauer’s bakery. According to Petrina, Rosauers donated cupcakes, donuts, and small plastic bags.

Kerry Lampkin-Rollins organized SFCC Farmer’s Markets in the past, but is now working at a downtown firm.

“I am so glad to hear that the Farmers Market is still in progress,” Lampkin-Rollins said. “It is a great service for SFCC and the community.”

The Farmer’s Market began at

benefit students.”

During the Executive Council, which is attended by Ocaña, Heather McKenzie, Director of Student Funded Services and Bruce Steele, Assistant to Student Government., where members brainstormed three potential uses for the Carry Forward Fund.

The ideas included assisting with the cost for the construction of a new Science Building, the installation of a traffic monitoring sign near the Early Learning Center and the renovating in the lobby in the Student Union Building.

“We want the ideas to come from students,” said McKenzie.

“In the past it has come from some random student.”

Contact Zac at (509)533-3602.

Spokane, agrees.

“We have to look at the economy and what people need,” she said, in a Nov. 19 interview with The Seattle Times. “I think they’re going to need higher education as an option when the work force is tenuous and changing like it is. I hope we can come up with some other ways to avoid that serious of a cut.”

Contact Zac at (509)533-3602.

Academy was incorrect, in the article Students aid in state bill creation. The correct spelling is Jonathan Clayton and the number of students was 300.

around 10:50 a.m., and lasted until three banana boxes full of raw onions were left.

“It’s awesome,” said Megan Sandall, SFCC student. “All this free food for people who need it.”

Donations for the can be made in the food bank or in the plastic donation bins located in each building on campus.

Contact Allen at (509)533-3602.

Praeger, SFCC’s Vice President of Learning. “But the interim and acting Deans holding the positions now can still apply for the openings.”

The re-alignment of educational divisions comes at a time when SFCC’s administration is considering how to adapt to changes in certain programs and disciplines.

Technology and evolving markets have influenced how certain subjects are taught in higher learning institutions.

“Because we knew we would have vacant positions, it was a good time to think about shifting things to work better in our world,” Praeger said. “We’re trying to, rather than react to things that might happen, plan for the future.”

With plans also in place for major construction projects, the divisional re-alignment adds to the changes at SFCC without stretching the college’s budget, a special concern for state institutions that have seen their funds slashed during the current recession. “(The re-alignment) is not about expansion, or hiring of new faculty or deans, it’s about re-organizing and putting everything into place to best serve our students,” Praeger said.

Contact Jon at (509)533-3602.

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Speaker Michael Pavel lectureed students about Native American heritage and education on Nov. 19.

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Tribal roots Continued from page 1 abrupt change in Native American traditional ways spurred by the arrival of European immigrants, and the tragedies that would accompany the westward expansion of the United States.

“This was a dark time in our Native history,” said Pavel. “It was called colonization, and sometimes assimilation.”

Starting in the late eighteenth century, and continuing through the nineteenth century, efforts were undertaken by the U.S.

government to re-educate and assimilate native populations as an alternative to the reservation system. Indian children were forcefully taken from their families and tribes and placed in Christian boarding schools, where they were often subjected to terrible abuse.

These schools generally forbade the students from speaking their native language, or from practicing any of their traditional customs.

“Imagine how much Indian parents struggled with this,” said Pavel. “This was a time of great poverty, and their children were being taken away to be fed and clothed and sheltered in a way that most Native parents could

not offer.”

Pavel co-authored a book called “The American Indian and Alaska Native Student’s Guide to College Success” that counsels Native American students on various issues concerning their education, highlighting schools that have existing tribal support networks and Native American Studies programs.

“If you don’t know your native language, you can get in touch with the land and the trees and the animals,” he says. “Find a way to connect to your past.”

Contact Jon at (509)533-3602 .

Holiday break is the time when students have a vacation from the classroom to enjoy spending time with family and friends.

During the break, some students may feel more stressed out than during the quarter. This stress is brought about by the lack of money, safety concerns and poor weather.

The pressure of being financially stable is something that is on the minds of most college students and the upcoming holidays add to it. Not having enough money to have the perfect Christmas for ones children or significant other may make the holidays more stressful than finals.

The safety of oneself and others is an issue on account of the time spent at bars and others houses. More officers will be on the road, making sure students don’t try to drive home after too much eggnog.

The weather also becomes a factor, depending on the amount of snow on the mountains and the amount of black ice on the road. Driving in such conditions to take a few runs on the mountain become potentially hazardous to all involved.

Winter break is a time to spend getting away from the stress of school to relax, but doing it the smart way will make it less stressful. Money should not be the main concern; family should be. Always have a designated driver when going out to the bar with friends and pay attention to the road at all times.

Letter from the Editor:

My time as Editor-In-Chief, EIC, has been the experience of a lifetime. The skills that I have learned are those that will help me with the challenges that lie ahead in life.

The Managing Editor, Madison McCord, will be taking the reins of the newspaper for the next two quarters.

It would not be true to say that I am not sad to leave my position, but the advancements that the newspaper had made during my time as the EIC makes me proud to be apart of it.

The stresses of running the newspaper were hard sometimes but for the most part looking at the new page designs, the use of more graphics and the improvement of the quality of the writing made everything worth while.

When my EIC position began in Spring quarter 2008, I set the goal of trying to help improve the newspaper by having a campus oriented newspaper that reaches out to college students and faculty.

We have met this goal for the last two quarters and I have high expectations that it will continue to met at an even higher standard.

The staff of this newspaper is what made these changes and what keeps the paper coming out with four issues a quarter. Without the staff, none of this would be possible.

I feel confident in the hands that I leave this paper to and I will never forget the opportunity that I was given.

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Kwanzachannukahmas for all Enough Is Enough Joshua Pearce

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The average American family during the month of December is a cross section of different religions positioning for importance and recognition.

The Christmas season is dead and not likely to be resurrected like the reason for the season’s poster child. The new tone for the month of December is an all-inclusive jumble of confusion that is representative of a society that lives in fear of looking bad or unpopular.

I say if I’m Jewish then, I’m Jewish, and if I’m Christian then, I’m Christian. If I believe something other than these two popular beliefs I shall do it without regret. I will not, however be a hater that believes my personal relationship with the invisible man in the clouds is important enough to censor ones ability to advertise the brand name attached with the beliefs of one’s particular group.

The days of The Saturday Evening Post’s Norman Rockwell paintings giving an accurate depiction of the society of which I live is a mere memory that lives only in the recesses of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ reruns. I am saddened by this transition. My son will never know what it is like to see Christmas the way I enjoyed it as a child.

This nation used to be united by our lack of unity. I don’t think that others don’t have the right to enjoy their type of holiday; I just fail to see the same importance in a generic holiday that worships nothing other than capitalism and secular uniformity.

By not worshiping anything we worship

the idea that nothing is worth worshiping.

Nineteenth century writer William James quotes a colleague of his, a Harvard professor, in reference to one of his students in James’ book “The Varieties of Religious Experience,” by saying, “He believes in No-God, and he worships him.” James goes on to explain that avid atheist often carries similar characteristics of those with religious zeal.

We can’t show a Christmas tree in case someone is offended at the mere fact that a Christian symbol is being used. The fact is that the Christmas tree is a rip off from a pagan symbol, same as the Easter Bunny.

Maybe, the advancement of the gray holiday that means little is the cosmic karma result of the beginnings of the Christian holiday called Christmas. Regardless I am a selfish person and I want Christmas back.

For some the only education that they get in way of other cultures is the expressions that those cultures make during the seasons of their worship. This is sad, but true. If the trend to silence, the distribution of facts related to the holidays continues, the stories may also be lost unless they pertain to the belief I am currently indoctrinated in. I want to see all the flavors of thought given a forum to express themselves.

My family has roots belonging to the tree of Jewish and also Christian descent. Both have strong beliefs as well as large voices, but the loving spiritual nature is very similar. I am not confused by the differences, only loved by and cared for by both. That is the true meaning of Kwanzachannukahmas.

Contact Joshua at (509) 533-3602

Finding hope during holidays

of holiday blues but really is a serious mental disease, according the National Mental Health Jessica Knapp Association. SAD is thought to be caused by the lack of sunlight during the winter months ommunicator that causes a lack of the natural anti-depressant The holiday season is a time of hope. Wheth- called Melatonin causing overwhelming sader that hope is found in the celebration of fam- ness and social issues during times where there ily on Thanksgiving Day, the celebration of the is prolonged amount of darkness, or the winter birth of a Savior in the Christmas, in the hope months. that a light will last in a temple in the HanukAlthough SAD is a documented mental diskah or even in a five-year-old’s hope that Santa ease, putting the blame on being bloated from will bring that one toy he asked for. Sadly, that eating 10 pounds of turkey on Thanksgiving or hope often gets lost among the frivolous stress from buying thousands of dollars of gifts you and sadness people ofcan’t afford on this ten feel during the holimental illness is not “Whatever the stress, the day season. going to solve your According the Na- pressure or the sadness one problems. tional Mental Health might feel, it is undeniable that The fact is that Association, approxi- the hope that should be in the Americans will do mately 17 million hearts of many is lost.” whatever it takes to Americans suffer from be the best, and over depression each year the holiday season and around the Holiday season, the likelihood that means the most food, the biggest and best of developing depression skyrockets with un- presents, and the best decorations. In turn, dewanted pressures put on by oneself and society. pression from the pressure and stress of being The pressure of paying for all of those gifts, the best sets in. The hope in which this time whether that’s one for each day of Hanukkah, of year should be all about is lost through this or one for each day a child was nice as well as increasing depression for unwarranted reasons, paying the normal bills proves to be too much changing the true meaning of the holidays. for some. For others, the stress of dozens of So I challenge each and every person to find pounds of food for dozens of distant rela- the hope of the holidays again. Look into the tives and then gaining those few extra pounds eyes of a child when they see Santa that first also gets to some. Whatever the stress, the time of the year, find the reason to celebrate the pressure or the sadness one might feel, it is un- birth of a Savior, and remember the lights that deniable that the hope that should be in the lasted longer than anyone could foresee. Find hearts of many is lost. the hope in this woebegone world during the Approximately two to 10 percent of that 17 holiday season. million people suffer from documented mental illness known as Seasonal Affective Dis- Contact Jessica at order (SAD) that may hide itself in the form (509) 533-3602

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What a wonderful day, filled with de- Christ, it is apparent that we have strayed partment store presents, processed canned far from the original meaning. With foods and of course enjoying it all with peo- many businesses open on Christmas ple you hate. Every year on Dec. 25, mil- and Easter, it is obvious that the main lions of children across the world wake up points of celebrating these two days is and think, ‘Happy birthday Jesus,’ right? to receive gifts and spend a lot of money.

The word Christmas, which obviously It isn’t just Christmas and Easter that fall is an ancient translainto the category of tion of the Greek saying “...so I am going to misrepresented reoverpriced gifts, has been ligious holidays, but make a plea that a tradition for over 2000 Halloween and years since the birth of Je- we stop referring Saint Patrick’s day sus Christ. Christ, a man to December 25 also. It’s a fact that who was best known in as Christmas and every holiday that the Christian and Catho- start calling it is celebrated is done lic religions for being the for a reason, othSpendalotofcashmas.” child of God and also dyerwise it is called a ing for our sins, only to rise family reunion. But from said death three days later has since at what point and why do we eventubeen replaced by some fat dude. This just ally forget this meaning? The answer is happens to coincide with Easter, an Amer- that we care about the material parts ican holiday in which a giant mutant bun- of a holiday, not the deeper meaning. ny hides cooked eggs for kids to find. It is safe to say, that all religious aspects According to the American Research have been drained out of our minds, with Group, over the last 11 years, American the exception of the die hard religious families have spent an average of $920 addicts that can be found few and far per year on Christmas presents for their between, so I am going to make a plea families. In a country of over 300 million that we stop referring to December 25 as citizens, you can imagine the huge amount Christmas, and start calling it Spendalotof money that will be pumped into our al- ofcashmas. ready terrible economy in the next month.

Although these two holidays were Contact Madison at started to celebrate the birth and death of (509) 533- 3602

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Christmas has become the point in the ties that Jesus had and are part of his teachyear when everyone wants presents. The ings, but this does not mean to give things downfall of this is people forget the reason to people just because of the obligation to of Christmas, the beliefs and faith of Jesus celebrate the holiday. Gifts should be give and God. out of love and to share with others the love Christmas was created to celebrate the that people have for one another. birth of Jesus, during 5 or 4 B.C. This was This does not mean that presents are mana blessing directly from God to pass His datory to celebrate Christmas. Most college teachings to the hustudents are mans He created. already strug“Children are taught that In the past, it seems Christmas is about what you get gling with that more families were money from instead of celebrating what our celebrating the holiday paying tuition, remembering what Je- Father has given us.” having limsus did for us and being ited hours to happy spending time together. work, bills and raising children. Therefore, Today, the meaning of Christmas has the pressure to buy presents makes the holiturned into presents. Children are taught days stressful, which is not the purpose of that Christmas is about what you get instead celebrating the birth of Christ. of celebrating what our Father has given us.

God does not purposefully spite people bePeople are spending hundreds of dollars cause the choice to love Him back are up to on toys and materialistic things, just to have the individual and Christmas is the perfect a reason to do it. If the presents were more time to get reacquainted with faith. meaningful, for example a new Bible or The meaning of Christmas is to bring famsomething related to religion, God or Jesus, ilies together and celebrate the true meaning they would be more appropriate. of the birth of Christ and to realize what life Leaving our Father and His Son in the actually means. This is not a time for being past for the presents of the future makes ab- selfish and wanting presents because that is solutely no sense because God is our past, what is implanted in our brains from the present and future, the materialistic things first Christmas. that are bought mean nothing when we die, therefore they mean nothing in the future.

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Christmas Spirit charitable façade To Put It Nicely

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The holiday season brings with it the Spirit of Christmas, regardless of what religion one prescribes to. Each of us wants to get more, eat more, give more, while maintaining a nostalgic delusion of people coming together around a hallowed tree and roasting chestnuts on an open fire; the American Religion is common to all.

We all want to forget Christmas can be an unpleasant time filled with strife for many families and that many will be lucky to roast anything over a trashcan fire. We just want to pretend that family is the best thing we’ve ever invented and peripheral family members are just as important as our best friends. The only things that could possibly go wrong is forgetting to leave the cookies out for St. Nick or the turkey catching fire in the oven.

The Spirit of Christmas is merely the voice that tells us to spend our bonuses before we get them, or listen to how Uncle Mitch got promoted with that asinine smile on our faces: the true expression of fake care. The Spirit wants us to give our money to the poor, because that is the pinnacle of selflessness. Whenever we find ourselves wanting to spend our time more effectively by actually helping these people, we’ll dismiss it as some other voice telling us we shouldn’t spend time with family but with strangers and that doesn’t fit our conception of Christmas at all.

To avoid spending time with strangers and to appease our compunction, we give to charities, being nescient of what exactly they do with the Christmas burst of funds. The Seattle branch of Union Gospel Mission reports that it made $9.5 million in contributions from individual people and though this is a substantial amount of money and in all likelihood did a great deal of good

practicies are not efficient. They found that of the 75 charities in Seattle studied, they have a median of $1.20 spent to gain $1 in contributions.

Charities obviously thrive on The Christmas Spirit if the rest of the year they must spend 20 more cents than they get just to entice people to give. Honestly if people were sincere in their donations, they would give money throughout the year so charities could prepare and “The Spirit of Christmas budget for the winter and they is merely a voice that tells wouldn’t run a us to spend our bonuses fundraising defibefore we get them, or listen cit.

Many charito how Uncle Mitch got ties do wonderpromoted with that asinine ful things for our homeless and smile on our faces: the true struggling citiexpression of fake care.” zens, and for those who are genuine about giving, by all means give. to Seattlites, it seems that a more But those who give factitiously profound influence could have should just pragmatically help been made by these individuals if the people they actually care they spent this money and effort about instead of giving to a corto helping those they know in porate charity. Feeling compelled a way that would improve their to help others is never a bad situations. It seems to be more thing, insofar as it’s genuine. It’s beneficial to buy a package of fine to listen to Uncle Mitch’s diapers for a struggling single promotion story if one truly cares parent than to donate a little about Uncle Mitch, but giving to cash when I won’t know how it a charity seems like a pretentious is helping. waste when we are in constant In a study conducted in May, contact with people who need a charitynavigator.org found Se- more personal Christmas Spirit attle to be among the 10 least to get them through the tumulcharitable cities in the country. tuous holiday season.

The website concludes that Seattle ranked poorly because Se- Contact Hilary at attle-based charities’ fundraising (509) 533-3602

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About.com/wine, suggests Chateau St. Jean 2003 Sonoma County JohannisWhile the holiday season approaches berg Reisling for $15 at retail stores. The so do the party invitations. Choosing the Johannisberg Reisling has a floral taste correct wine to fit the occasion requires with undertones of melon and apricot. If knowledge, planning and figuring out the you want to try a variety of wines, go to other guests’ tastes. your local winery and participate in a wine Ellen Porter, a tasting. If time writer for an inforis limited, ask mational website the manager called Helium.com, at local grohas some great adcery store or vice for wine. Porter the employees says that many which wines young wine drinkthey like. ers have an aversion For fans to heavy red wines. of red wine, This is due to the Pinot Noir amount of tannin goes well with found in such wines. turkey, pork, Tannin is a natuand some Allen Stover/The Communicator rally occurring acid A variety of wine can be found at French Quarter. ethnic foods. found in grapes. This A good wine acid takes some time to break down; in for its price is Bouchard Aines & Fils white wine the tannin breaks down as fast Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2005, says Ann as a year.

Bauer, writer for Secrets of the City, and Some white wines are ready to drink as online magazine. soon as they are bottled. The tannin found “There are many good Pinots coming in red grapes can take 3-5 years. For those from California,” says Knight. who don’t like red wine, try Riesling.

One is the Cycles Gladiator Pinot Noir There are many different kinds of Ries2006 that combines the flavors of cherry, lings, some are crisp and go well with fruit plum, and strawberry for a rich balance; due to the fruit hints of flavor in the parpriced at $13. At VINO, they also offer a ticular Riesling. Fish and certain cheeses wine tasting every Friday and Saturday afcan also compliment specific flavors of this ternoon, Friday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Satwine. Sometimes the back label of the urday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The tasting usually wine offers what is best served with it. has a theme or showcases a certain winery.

Terry Knight, from Spokane’s wine store The tasting costs $5 to $10 depending on VINO, has a selection of Reislings that are the price of the particular wine. full of flavor and light on the price. Kung Contact Jean at Fu Girl is a Reisling from the Columbia Valley. This wine has flavors of Asian pear, (509) 533-3602.

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Meal suggestions for the holidays The Way I See It

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The Holidays create a havoc environment in not only the work kitchen but also at home. Deciding what courses to make is the most stressful because of all the people with different allergies and tastes.

The more traditional Christmas dinner usually has ham or turkey, mashed or baked potatoes, vegetables, rolls, salads, and of course Christmas cookies, fudge, cake or pie.

These foods are not a bad combination but most families already had a meal like this for Thanksgiving, and undoubtably had pounds of food left over on the body and in the refrigerator.

Spicing up the menu could be a disaster, but trying something new may bring people back for more dinners and want your recipes. My family usually has a very untraditional Christmas dinner.

My normal Christmas dinner usually entails homemade, beef enchiladas, with caramelized onions, cheddar and sometimes pepper-jack cheese, corn tortillas and a red enchilada sauce.

The side dishes are build-your-own salads, Spanish rice, kidney or refried beans, and white or wheat bread and butter.

Since there are diabetics in the family, we usually have cookies made with Splenda, which are sometimes better than cookies with sugar.

Other meal ideas could be just as simple.

Have an Italian night with a garlic and chicken fettuccine with alfreado sauce, garlic bread and a side salad. The dessert could be something like a coffee cake with a fresh cup of coffee or a 7-up cake.

With the New Year approaching as well, once again there is a meal to prepare. This holiday is usually when people say that they are going to go on a diet, but good food is to hard to pass up.

For this holiday, my family usually has a basic dinner, maybe some parmesan chicken with green beans, corn, potatoes and, most importantly, the black-eyed peas. Black-eyed peas are a superstition that brings a person good luck if they eat them New Years Eve or New Year’s Day. Another food that is believed to give a person good luck for the New Year is lentil, which is a plant that has edible seeds.

Lentil is mostly used in soups or salads, cooks quickly and are a good source of protein.

Other foods that are considered lucky to eat for the New Year are pork, grapes, greens, and fish. A shrimp cocktail appetizer followed by glazed pork chops garnished with spinach and fruit salad with grapes would incorporate all of the theories of luck.

These meals do not take as much time to prepare as a turkey or ham would. The recipes have simple ingredients and can be made in an hour or two. Adding spices makes every dish personal and puts the icing on the cake.

Contact Judy at (509) 533-3602.

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Sharing the season Sarah Radmer/The Communicator

Tree of sharing is able to place presents in homes for the holidays.

Giving back for the holidays Sarah Radmer

The Communicator

The Tree of Sharing is celebrating its 26th year, with expectations to put more than six thousand gifts into needy hands, that would otherwise be empty in the holiday season.

The Tree of Sharing began in 1982 as a community outreach program founded by Westminster Congretional United Church of Christ. In its first year it distributed 650 gifts through eight local agencies.

The program has grown to now reach over seven thousand people through 60 agencies.

“We saw a need in the community that just wasn’t being filled.” Said Robin McLain, office manager at Westminster Congregational.

“It started out just children and now its everybody. The majority still goes to children.”

McLain said.

The Tree of Sharing works through 60 non-profit agencies throughout the community, like Headstart, and ECAP. In 2006 the Tree of Sharing did not limit the number of gift requests and were overwhelmed with over eight thousand tags.

They have since put a limit on the number.

Existing members of the non-profit agencies filled out the gift tags in October. The tags are then placed on tree’s in the three major malls throughout Spokane. Shoppers can then pick up a gift tag beginning November 21st and return with their pur-

chased gift to the same booth before december 14th.

Shoppers can also donate money to the tree of sharing booth that will be used to purchase leftover gifts.

Over the last ten years more than 70,000 gifts have been distributed in spokane.

The entire Tree of Sharing program is run on volunteer work, totalling more than 900 hours. Volunteers work to prepare and sort the tags, work the Tree of Sharing booths in the malls, and sort and transport the gifts for delivery.

The tree of sharing has booths throughout the Spokane area.

In theValley, Northside and Downtown.

SCC has their own on-campus Tree of Sharing. Created by the student awareness week club and now run by the student government the SCC tree holds 100 tags for SCC students.

“We allow 100 SCC parents or grandparents to sign up for presents for their children or grandchildren, primarily for people under 18.” Said Bruce Johnson, Director of Emergency Services at SCC. Students, faculty, and classes all work to sponsor the students.

Any leftover gifts are puchased by the ASB. Dru Powers, Tree of Sharing coordinator, and a member of Westminster Congretional church works to see that the thousands of gifts are distributed to newborns through the elderly. ”It is an outreach of the church, to provide Christmas to members of the community who would otherwise not have Christmas.”

Contact Sarah at (509) 533-3602.

For cheap Christmas gifts this year look no further than your imagination.

We are all stretching our money these days, and then Christmas arrives. Before you spend your remaining life savings on your family and friends here are some creative ideas.

Patricia Swason, 20, an art student has some great gift ideas.

She suggests taking professional photos for your friends. Writing a letter that can be used as a keepsake; multiple post cards can be used as creative writing material.

“Last year I went to Israel and I bought scarves,” said Swason Traveling to Israel isn’t necessary to get great bargains. Want something more exotic but less expensive? Trying shopping online at fair trade stores; a great fair trade online store is the global exchange at www.globalexchangestore.org. What is great about this site is you see were your money is going and who it is helping. Having and giving social awareness about the world is a great Christmas gift.

Hand painted pottery is a great gested creating your own coloring gift, at Color Me Mine you can book by turning pictures black buy a piece of unfinished pottery and white on Photoshop. and paint it. The pottery piece Dee Cain, who writes for the range on prices from $4- $65. online website Helium, has some For adults the studio fees are great ideas. When money was $9 for kids aged12 and under tight she put together her own they are $6.On the last Friday cookbooks. By typing the recipes of the month they offer student on the computer, hole punching, id night. The studio fee lets you a little cover art and then a three use their glaze, stencils, kiln and ring binder. By personalizing the other tools. cook books slightly to the taste of Carolyn Stephens, the art histhe receiver she was able to make tory teacher has recieved some it personable. great gifts years past. Her favorite Lonnette Harrell, another is a charm bracelet that is decowriter for Helium makes Christrated with old antique type writer mas gift baskets with themes. She keys. In Stephen’s family instead collects baskets from thrift stores of giving gifts they give money to or garage sales and personalizes charity. She believes in picking a them. Some ideas include some cause that will help others. a theme for someone who like “I have too much stuff,” said to golf. It could include tees, golf Stephens. balls, golf “The towels, and “Hand painted pottery is a great idea is to a magazine. gift, at Color Me Mine you can buy repurpose a piece of unfinished pottery and The possithe useful- paint it.” bilities are ness of an endless and object and sometimes use creative impulse to do so,” the needs will out way the wants. said Stephens.

Contact Jean at Carl Richardson, teacher of (509) 533-3602. screen printing suggests making your own cards. His student sug-

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The two mile course around the SFCC campus was the battleground for the runners vying for a turkey.

SFCC holds annual Turkey Trot

remembering former member Klaus Scherler Sarah Radmer

The Communicator Students, Faculty and SFCC community members laced up their jogging shoes to run in the annual Klaus Scherler Turkey Trot.

The event is held in remembrance of former SFCC instructor, Klaus Scherler, who lost a battle with cancer in 2004.

The event flyer remembers his legacy stating:He was very active, loved the outdoors, always participated in this event,

and won several turkeys in his category.

The two mile run is started and finished on the SFCC campus. With directions from the “Head Turkey”, Bruce Johnson of the athletics department, more than sixty runners participated in the race.

There are 18 turkeys, purchased by the Athletics Department to win, with 10 category prize’s and 8 turkeys going to random drawing winners.

The Turkey Trot has been held for the past 25 years, but was re-named in honor of Scherler after his death.

“Many faculty and staff have great memories of Klaus and participate for him.” Johnson said, who himself describes Scherler as a great human being.

Joyce Killetson, a former Administration Assistant at SFCC, remembers Scherler as a wonderful man.

“He was an inspiration to his students and I think of his students went into the field of Journalism because of him.” Killetson said.

Killetson recalls an instance when Scherler paid the remainder of a students tuition when she came up short.

“He was a very generous man, he didn’t tell me about this though, I found out about this years later.” Killetson said.

Scherler was diagnosed with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer in 2004, it later metastisized into a brain tumor

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Preparing your house for winter Energy saving tips to lower power bill Shannon Owens The Communicator

With the temperature lowering electricity bills will begin to rise.

The cost of keeping a warm house can be monsterous, but there are ways to stay warm without having an outrageous bill.

Some small changes can be made to save energy during the winter. The first tip is to start by programming the thermostat to 68 degrees and changing the temperature accordingly to use less energy. When a home is vacant for more than an hour it is recommended that the thermostat should be programmed five degrees lower than normal.

Setting the thermostat on the water heater to 120 degrees, this can keep it from working so hard.

Cold water when washing clothes also keeps the water heater from working hard and using tremendous energy to simply heat the water.

A natural way to keep a house warm during the day is to allow natural sunlight in during the day. Rooms that do not get direct sunlight should have the blinds closed at all times. Blinds should also be shut at night when it is

cooler to keep heat in.

Thick curtains can be used a source to keep cold air out and the warm air in. Light-colored, loose-weave window treatments allow daylight to penetrate the room while preserving privacy.

Decorating with lighter colors reflects daylight.

If there is still a cold breeze seeping through cracks. A heavyduty, clear plastic sheet or a clear plastic film can be taped to the inside of window frames. The plastic must be sealed tightly to the frame to help reduce infiltration. Sealing cracks or any type of draft keeps heat from escaping and will keep the house sufficiently warmer.

Doing full loads of laundry can not only save on energy but water as well. A dryer can be used as a source to provide heat while providing a pleasant fresh aroma.

Cleaning the lint filter in the dryer after every load improves air circulation.

Air-drying clothes on clothes lines or drying racks is a great energy saver and is recommended by clothing manufacturers for some fabrics. Towels and heavier cottons should be washed in a separate load from lighter-weight clothes.

Some low cost changes which also improve the quality of heat released throughout your house and save money are, changing the air filter regularly which improves the airflow, as a dirty filter constricts the airflow. This also keeps

the heating system from working harder and costing more money.

Using compact fluorescent light bulbs, buying and installing low flow showerheads and faucets can not only save energy but water as well. Take short showers instead of baths.

Just the simple things such as, air drying dishes instead of using the dishwasher’s drying cycle can improve the amount of energy used daily, in-turn lowering your bills.

Plugging home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; is yet another way to save energy not only during the winter but year-round.

Even in standby mode TVs and DVDs are still using energy and this can be prevented by powering the power strip off when these items are not in use.

Debbie Simock, media inquiries coordinator, suggested some simple arrangements that can increase the flow of warm air through out the house. “students should consider rearranging their furniture so it is not blocking their vents,” said Simock. “After using the oven they should open the door to allow the warm air to circulate throughout the house.”

Simock also said that the average person uses 1000 killowatts of electricity a month, which equals to $77.08.

Contact Shannon at (509) 533-3602.

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Runners gather to raise a hand in remembrance of Klaus Scherler.

Turkey Trot: Winners take home a free turkey Continued from page 6

that took his life within six months.

In the months before his death Scherler made it his goal to encourage the importance of sun screen.

There was a moment of silence before the race in honor of Scherler, followed by the runners gathering, putting their hands in the air and shouting a simultaneous “Klaus”.

Some of the runners partici-

pated as a group whereas others came on their own. The Physical Therapy Assistant program had their entire class participate in the run.

“Its been five years since I’ve done [the race] but I like running, plus there’s a chance for the turkey. I got one last time.” Eric Stapleton, an SFCC student, said.

Cheryl Maida, an SFCC student had a goal to win a turkey.

“I want to win a turkey, I have some people I’m going to donate it to who need the turkey.”

Maida said.

For more information regarding upcoming fundraising events, contact the SFCC athletics department.

Contact Sarah at (509) 533-3602.

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A house on the South Hill provided a unique place to display a plethora of Spokane artists’ work including these by Tiffany Patterson and some SFCC faculty members including Tobe Harvey, Megan Martens and Kurt Madison and popular local artist Dara Harvey. ist Nathan Fraiser had a table displayed their work including inch wooden blocks for just $10. displaying his metal sculpture art.

Megan Martens, Kurt Madison “I call them block pieces because you can put them together Fraiser use to work for the City and Tobe Harvey. The event took like building blocks,” Martens of Spokane waste management place Nov. 22 through Nov. 23 said. department where he collected on the South Hill at 1727 E. 17

In the next room, artist Tiffany scrap metal. Fraiser took the Ave. Patterson’s work was displayed. metal and welded it into artifacts.

The house, with a price reduced sign in the yard was a two Patterson takes discarded books His works include sculptures of story, four bedroom brick, with a from the Spangle library and guns, flowers, knives, and a wind Megan McRoberts large basement.

Admission to the makes them into art.

She paints chime.

The Communicator event was free. the book covers with acrylic “This is the first thing I’ve ever Spokane recieved a Holiday Martens set up shop in the and even makes a coloring book done,” Fraiser said. arts and craft show with a large living room. Her display included entitled, “Yes, I cut my own In the last of the first floor array of items for sale, including “studies” of her most current hair.” Patterson also sells soap bedrooms, SFCC instructor Kurt the house it took place in. work. with the label, “Polly and Ester,” Madison had his Sumi-e art ink Nineteen local artists featured According to Martens, a study and other crafts such as belts on paper displayed. Sum-e art and sold their artwork at the is a design concept, one of the made out of old tires. is black ink on rice paper and is event, each bedroom of the home first stages in an artist’s proj “I do cut my own hair,” Pattypically simple and elegant.

Madison shared the room with was shared by two artists. ect. She also sold block pieces, terson said. artist Margot Casstevens, who Several SFCC instructors little collages done on 3 inch by 3 In the same room, new art-

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makes jewelry. Hanging in the window, were necklaces she made out of old slides.

Casstevens uses old squares from 1950’s slide shows to creat these pieces.

“They make a unique necklace,” Casstevens said.

The basement featured work sold by “Artstyle Northwest, gallery and design center,” which included photography, Christmas ornaments, acrylic paintings and jewelry.

The first room upstairs was occupied by artist Daris Judd, who teaches sculpture classes at Creative Element in Coeur ‘d’ Alene. Judd’s encaustic art hung on the wall in one of the bedrooms. Encaustic art is made by melting wax and using it as a pigment medium. The end result is a textured work of art which can be manipulated by using different tools.

The other upstairs bedroom was a room filled with the work of Dara Harvey. Harvey’s art included paintings, sculpture and mixed media. Harvey also raffled off a stuffed animal that she handmade at the end of night.

Harvey is well known local artist married to SFCC instructor Tobe Harvey. She was behind putting this event together.

During a Halloween party, Harvey’s friends Bernadette Vielbig, an SFCC instructor, and Tresia Oosting approached her about putting an event like this together, she volunteered to do a lot of the work because she had the most time to organize the event.

According to Harvey, Oosting’s mother had a house that was up for sale, so they thought it might be a great way to get people interested in buying the house.

“It’s very cute,” Harvey said.

“Buying a piece of art is no different than buying a house.”

Contact Megan at (509) 533-3602.

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The excitement surrounding Spokane’s First National Breakdancing event was shown by the amount of people lined up at least an hour before the event was scheduled to begin. Kids as young as five and six were practicing in the halls with their parents cheering them on. Backstage, the dancers were warming up and preparing for the show to start. Breakdancers from all across United States and Canada competed. The opening act was a group of children from Spokane’s Tangled Roots Studio.

Tangled Roots is hoping to bring the breakdancing scene to Spokane and to help connect people interested in the breakdancing and hip-hop communities. Tangled Roots Studio worked together with MST Productions to bring this event to Spokane and are looking forward to bringing this event to Spokane every year.

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First Friday celebration Allen Stover

The Communicator For one night a month, Spokane citizens are able to immerse themselves in the city’s hidden arts and culture scene.

Those who venture downtown this Friday night will have a chance to observe various works of art at this year’s last First Friday arts and retail walk.

Going on its fifth year, First Friday was started by Global Credit Union, Downtown Spokane, and the Spokane Arts Commission to help promote the arts scene in downtown Spokane.

For anyone basking in the spirit of the holiday season, many of the participating venues are featuring holiday and winter themes. According to Leanne Sangster, Marketing Communications Coordinator for downtown Spokane, the holiday theme will depend on what the venue is featuring.

“Should be a fun one,” Sangster said.

At Gina’s Design Corner on 1 N. Browne St. there is Christmas artwork by dumpster artist Jim Bartell.

The Artist Tree Gallery/Boutique, located across from the Davenport Hotel, has participated in First Friday events in the past. For this month, the gallery is having a Christmas Party with artwork

by Sandy Roistacher and Ellen Blaschke, who will be displaying her acrylic works on canvas titled Celebrating Angels.

“I did my first First Friday display two years ago so I am excited about doing it again,” Blaschke said.

First Friday not only displays pieces of artwork, but also music performances activities for everyone to engage in. The second floor the STA Plaza is displaying oil paintings by artist Natalie Gauvin, musical performance by harpist Julie Smith.

Many First Friday venues are open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., unless otherwise specifically indicated. For a full list of First Friday venues, Spokanites can log on to downtownspokane.net.

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From court to class Melissa Ross

The Communicator

Being involved in Academics, Athletics and an active member of the workforce are three of the most common paths for any young adult to travel down. To some, attending college, participating in a sport and possibly working a job may seem to be a bit much for one day or one person, but for others it is what they have done for as long as they can remember. There are many different things that student athletes do to juggle the countless aspects of their lives and operate at their full potential.

Travis Green, captain of the CCS Men’s Soccer team, balances a work load, and continues to make progress on the soccer field as well as in the classroom. While practicing between six and eight hours a week and taking 15 credits this quarter, Green also works Monday through Friday, on average four hours a day for UPS. That in itself is a lot of work.

“I find it hard sometimes to juggle school, soccer and work, but you get used to it,” Green said. “You have to get used to it and learn not to stress out other wise you won’t get things done.”

This is year two for Travis as a CCS Soccer player, and when asked if he is going to change anything this year from what he did last year, Travis said that he is going to take school more seriously than he did in his first year.

Katie Nelson of the CCS women’s golf team, but unlike Green, Nelson is in her freshman year.

While taking 18 credits, Nelson practices 16 hours a week. When not in class or at practice, Nelson is in the workstudy program. She works an average of four or five days a week for an hour a day.

For Nelson the day involves

Darby Moberg Female Golf N/A Freshman Melissa Ross

The Communicator The mind of an athlete can have a number of different levels, which many non-athletes may not understand. There is

going to her first class at 7:30, then going to work at 12:30 for an hour. When finished with work, she then goes to workout, then heads to practice. After practice it’s to the tutoring center and then home.

There are around 300 student athletes involved with CCS, and of those 300 between 30 and 40 percent plan to transfer to a four year university to finish their schooling as well as continue to play the sport of their choice.

The grade point average of CCS student athletes is about a 3.0.

So as one can see, it may take effort and there may be sacrifices that will have to be made in other areas of the student athlete’s life, but there is a way to be an athlete and continue to do well in the classroom.

Contact Melissa at 509 533-3602.

New faces and new coach in men’s basketball Madison McCord/The Communicator

Guards Luke Clift and Chris Pynch are three of the 13 freshman on this year’s men’s basketball team.

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become the assistant coach at the University of Idaho. Next up, former CCS assistant coach, Clint Hull.

As a first year head coach, Hull believes there are many things to improve, not only for himself as a coach, but also for the team and the progress they make. Hull also has high, but attainable expectations for his very young team this season.

“We want to get back to the NWAACC Championships,” said Hull. “With just having three sophomores we are a very young team, and we have a lot to learn."

Aside from the hard work it takes to reach the NWAACC tournament, there are some aspects of the game that Hull believes the team is fairly strong in.

“Our strengths are definitely

Golfer Katie Nelson balances practice, work-study, and school.

Since the teams inception in 1971, the CCS men’s basketball team has always been one of the top teams in the league, finishing in the top eight in the league all but four years, along with seven top five finishes in the NWAACC tournament.

Coming off of the best statistical season in team history, in which first year head coach, Mike Burns, led the Sasquatch to a 30-2 record and a second place finish in the NWAACC championship. Burns who was hired in 2007 following a three year coaching career at Eastern Washington University brought instant improvement to the Sasquatch. Following his teams second place finish in March, Burns announced that he would be leaving CCS to

more to a student athlete than what a person may see on the soccer field or the golf course.

When they slip on their jerseys grab their golf clubs, the mind set can change and they may turn into an entirely different person that what we know in the classroom.

Darby Moberg is a member of the CCS women’s golf team.

Moberg has been playing golf since she was 10 years old. This is her first year with CCS golf.

Moberg is one of the many athletes who become somewhat of a different person when she is on the course then when she is with her friends.

“When I am competitive, I am somewhat sarcastic, but have a light mood,” said Moberg.

When Darby is not golfing, there are just a few things that

she does. match, Moberg does a few dif“If I am not golfing, I just do ferent things. homework, and hang out with “The team usually has some my friends” said Moberg. drills that we do, and then I just Moberg’s hit a few balls,” coach, Christie “The team usually has said Moberg, “I Dalsanders, some drills that we do, also try to say and a fellow and then I just hit a few warm, because teammate it is always cold balls," describe her as when we golf.”

-Darby Moberg intimidating, For Moberg, and intense winding down when she is golfing, but off the after a match is as simple as course they say she is a funny, eating a lot, sleeping, and just hardworking young woman being lazy. with a good sense of humor.

The more competitive side “I feel fortunate to have Dar- of a person can come out when by on our team, she was a dual he or she puts on a sports jersey athlete at Freeman high school and steps on the field. His or playing basketball and golf,” her personality may seem comsaid Dalsandars. “She practices pletely different at that time hard and is a great competitor. than when in the classroom.

She also keeps her teammates It may be a side of that person and her coach laughing.” that one will never see off that When preparing for a golf field but, it doesn’t mean that it

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our shooting and our ability to be tough inside,” said Hull.

“We also have great depth.”

Starters for this season include sophomores; Derek Gianukakis, Kevin Cameron, and Damal Neil, along with freshman; Zach Humphrey, and Griffon Jones.

For sophomore forward, Damal Neil, this season is not just about playing the game, but exceeding the expectations he has set not only for himself as a player, but for his team.

“I want to be a good leader, and do the right things for the team,” said Neil. “For the team; to get back to the NWAACC tourney.”

Along with the expectations for this season, Neil also has some things he hopes to imSee Basketball on page 11.

Contributed by Cristie Dalsanders

Moberg brings focus and intensity to the golf course.

doesn’t exist below the surface.

The mind is a very complex organ and it is possible that one may not know everything about a person until one sees them in all aspects of that person’s life.

Contact Melissa at 509 533-3602.

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Basketball: sights on championship

Men’s soccer brings home bronze from playoffs

Continued from page 10.

It was another successful season for CCS men’s soccer, who took third place in this year’s NWAACC soccer championships on Nov. 23, in Tukwila, Wash.

The championship weekend began with a defeat in the semifinals to the Chemeketa Storm, who went on to a second place finish in the tournament after a 3-2 loss in the finals to the tournament champions, Walla Walla Warriors.

“There were some bad calls in Contributed by Rick Harrison the Chemeketa game by the offiCCS Matt Miller’s first point would evantually lead to a shoot out between Edmonds and CCS. cials," said forward Travis Green, but not finishing our plays even playing for each other and who received one of the two red CCS forward Jake Krueger started to play better as a team," cards given to CCS in the match. with all of the chances we were received the team's only yellow giving ourselves," said Zakrzewski.

An second card during the game, while said CCS midLike the other sophomores, of the two forward Nick Reilly was the only “I’m glad we got to this fielder Adam Zakrzewski was exstatic about red cards Sasquatch shown a red. point after Edmonds and Zakrzewski. taking third place and the overall was given “I’m glad that Adam came Highline," After the tough result of the season. to Jordan through in the Peninsula game -Adam Zakrzewaki 4-1 loss in their "I’m glad we got to this point Selland, four because we had several chances semi-final match, after the games against Edmonds yellow cards and so did they to win, but we and Highline,” Zakrzewski said. were also given to CCS through- CCS showed the same resilance pulled through in the end," said they had all season as they deAfter the game, it was anout the course of the match.

Green. nounced that CCS men's soccer Only two yellow cards were given feated the Penninsula Pirates by Despite the success of a third a score of 1-0. coach Kenny Krestain was to Chemeketa, which raised place finish, Sasquatch players After seventy minutes of no selected NWAACC coach of the some skepticism from CCS feel that their biggest accomscore soccer, Zakrzewski hit what plishment throughout the year year for the East region. players about how the game's proved to be the game winner, officiating. was becoming a team on and off Contact Shae at clinching CCS the third place “The Chemeketa game was the pitch.

509 533-3602. spot in the tournament, and endstressful for us because we were "We started off playing for ing the season for the Sasquatch. ourselves, but later we started getting the ball down the field

prove in his own performance from last season. Being in the polar opposite role from last year in which he only started one game, Neil hopes that he can make a bigger contribution to the team and its progress.

Sophomore captain Kevin Cameron is in a position similar to Neil. For Cameron, the self expectations are a little more of the leader role.

“I want to set the tone in practices, make sure the team knows what it takes,” said Cameron. “As a team, I want us to put our best effort in to everything, and make a run in the NWAACC.” Although his expectations may be somewhat different, Cameron’s role is very much the same as his fellow teammates.

“I was really just a role player last year,” said Cameron. “This year I want to be able to distribute the ball to our big guys down low a little more.”

With the hopes of participating in the NWAACC tournament very much in reach, Hull wants his team to take pride in their achievements and to just play hard this season.

Contact Melissa at 509 533-3602.

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Basketball teams set for Clash rematch McCarthy center again plays host Joshua Pearce

The Communicator The stands of Gonzaga's McCarthy Athletic Center will be filled with screaming fans as the CCS and NIC men's basketball teams in the second annual Border Clash Dec 11.

According to CCS men's golf coach, and athletics representative Scott Kramer, this is a grudge match between the Sasquatch and the Cardinals.

"The two teams have been rivals for years," Kramer said.

The ingagural Border Clash event was won last year by CCS, which is something Kramer would once again like to see this year.

"It was good for us but bad for them," Kramer said.

According to the NJCAA website, the NIC team is currently ranked 25 in the NJCAA Divison-1 polls According to Kramer, NIC talked trash for all to hear during the press conference prior to the game.

In the end, it was CCS who walked away with the victory.

"Even if you are not a sports fan, it is a great-great event to go to," Kramer said.

Last year there were 3,500 in attendance. This year the CCS is hoping to meet or beat that total.

"We only get around 1,000 people on a good night of game play here at the CCS men's games...so this is a big deal," Kramer said. "We beat them so bad last year that we had to beg them

to come back this year."

So far the CCS men's basketball is 3-1 while the NIC's men's basketball team is 9-0.

The event is being held at the McCarthy Athletic Center. at Gonzaga University. The venue which has been seen on ESPN several times during GU's men and women's basketball games.

The difference between this year’s Border Clash and the one last year is that there will be a total of three games rather than one.

According to fliers put out by CCS athletics department, the first game is a high school match between West Valley Easgles will face Post Falls Trojans at 4 pm.

The high school game will be followed by the CCS women’s basketball team agoing up against the NIC women’s team at 6 pm.

The third game, between the men's college teams at 8 pm.

The CCS pep band will also be playing at the Border Clash.

According to Kramer, there is plenty of room open for different clubs to participate during the halftime shows, as well as pre and post game events.

At the Nov. 18 activities board meeting, Kramer encouraged all campus clubs to get involved at the Border Clash.

Not just to cheer on their Sasquatch team, but to also meet get to know students and fans.

Border Clash tickets are currently available at the SFCC bookstore for five dollars.

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WELCOME TO THE McCARTHY CENTER Womens Game CCS VS. NIC

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS GAME 4PM

CCS starting Lineup*

10 22 32 42 44

B. Arellano K. Clark K. Stillar M. Eisenmann R. Daily

Mens Game CCS VS. NIC CCS starting Lineup*

CCS VS. NIC WOMENS GAME 6PM CCS VS. NIC MENS GAME 8PM

*Projected lineup

TALE OF THE TAPE 2008-2009 RECORD LAST MEETING POINTS PER GAME

1-0 W 87

7-0 L 97

2 D. Gianukakis 3 K. Cameron 20 Z. Humphrey 32 D. Neil 40 G. Jones *Projected lineup