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THE GOOD PG. 9 ROCK PG. 11 CLIMBING DOCTOR

ROCK CLIMBER COLLEEN DONOGHUE AT WILD WALLS

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Contents

Editor: Blake Herrod sfcc.blake.herrod@gmail.com

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Communicator Staff

Editor-in-Chief: Sam Jackson Managing Editor: Blake Herrod

meet the new editor-in-cheif Sam Jackson sfcc.sam.jackson@gmail.com As the new editor the pressure is high. Getting this paper out has never been more important.

Luckily, I have been granted an amazing team. I want to make it clear that recieving feedback from our readers is very important, please do not hesitate. We want to hear from you and we want your contributions.

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

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

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

News:

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News Briefs

Reporters:

Averie Skeels Rhyan Kincaid

Pandas at the lantern festival

STA Bus Pass pg 4

Lantern Festival pg 7

In the beginning of the quarter students paid $22 for a quarterly bus pass. Every student’s student ID is now their bus pass. Teachers can also pay 30 dollars for a quarterly bus pass.

This will save students about $158. The 33 bus goes from SCC to SFCC and down to the bus plaza downtown. Also the 23 bus goes from the plaza to SFCC and goes all the way to SCC.

The Chinese Lantern Festival is back again this year in Spokane.

It will be held at Riverfront Park again this year from September 16th to October 30th.

Tickets start at $15 per person, but they offer college discounts on Thursdays. There are two nightly performances, 37 lantern groups, and over 1,000 individual pieces that tell stories and look like animals that are made up of paper, plates, and cups.

The Good Doctor pg 9 SFCC Spartan theatre will be showing The Good Doctor a comedy written by Neil Simon.

“Neil Simon was one of america’s greatest playwrights, it’s his tribute to the comedic genius of Anton Chekhov,” said Bill Marlowe, the director of the play, and head of the drama department. The play won’t be opening till November 10. It is free to watch for students who bring their student ID.

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Reporters:

Britt Pierro Katelynn McPherson Robert Bremner A&E:

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Devyn Seier

Reporters:

Josh Mcmamus Bryce Bryant Dyanna Diltz Sidelines:

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Chloe Zimmerman

Reporters:

Demi Burger Joshuah Rodriguez Perspectives:

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Cross Crountry pg 12

Reporters:

CCS men and women cross country teams, and coach of the year Sean McLachlan are working to make this season a great one. “These athletes run from 50 to 80 miles weekly depending on where they are at physically,” said Coach Sean McLachlan. “I’ve got a great group of sophomores this year and they are setting a good pace for everyone.”

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Culture:

Melanie Brooks Ben Holman

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New updates to ctclink after last year’s bugs

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CtcLink back and revamped after last years confusion

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During ctcLink’s test run last fall, many issues arose to complicate the supposedly straightforward program. This left students to endure the pains of many panicked trips to and from their colleges respective offices.

“In my first quarter at the falls, my hybrid english class was turned into a reliantly in-class learning atmosphere due to technical issues,” said Anna Carte, student at SFCC, “ctcLink had aspired to be a useful tool for the college. But it’s still on the beginning stages, even now, and has a lot of improvement ahead of it.”

As claimed by the Washington State Board of Community Colleges, registering for classes and accessing financial aid was to become as simple as clicking a button. However, technology is only beneficial when

it works. Because of the flawed software that was thrusted into the CCS system, both the college’s staff and students suffered with financial issues. As of now, the issues that persist are on the administrative level and focused specialty programs concerning the creation of financial statements.

A Spokesman Review Article called “Washington community college software system ctcLink now two years behind schedule, $10 million over budget”, written by Eli Francovich, highlights the issues regarding the financial struggles occurring on the administrative and state board level due to ctcLink.

“One of the largest IT projects in Washington state government, perhaps in all of higher education, is now years behind schedule and $10 million over budget, although officials

say the program is headed in the right direction,” said Francovich, “Some $70 million of the estimated $100 million total cost of the project already has been spent, a figure that doesn’t include costs incurred at the local level.”

About $500,00 of CCS spending during 2015/16 was related to the software being placed into effect. According to Christine Johnson, chancellor of Community Colleges of Spokane, an eight million system wide deficit was a huge contributor to the imperfect software.

On August 24th 2015, ctcLink was launched into CCS databases as to be one of the first in transitioning all 34 community and technical colleges towards a more efficient program. But with all of these complications on both the student and faculty level, was diving head first into a never-before-used system in SFCC and SCC’s best interest?

“From a structural level it’s important that we were at the forefront since Spokane has been behind the rest of the westside,” said Caleb Olson, ASG Student Body President, “Although it would have been better if the board phased this program in a more natural way rather than hit it all at once, I

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don’t think our institution did anything wrong by stepping out.”

Canvas and ctcLink shoved CCS schools out of their 30 year old systems into the rush of new technology. The program was to simplify routine college functions by allowing account access to their students fingertips. Nonetheless, there have been snags and bumps in the transition of this programs cohesiveness.

“Previously it was managed through MyBigfoot and other fragment software to integrate it,” Olson said, “Eventually we will have all the schools in the same software. Basically you could transfer to any other community college without any hiccups.”

Despite the numerous flaws in the system the overall goal of connecting all of the community and technical colleges is still on the horizon, and has been perceived by the board to be met by August 2018.

“Even though it was rough, in the long run it will make a good statement towards our institution,” said Olson.

“It enhances our mission statement and shows our faculties steadfastness.”

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News

SFCC students waiting to board the bus

STA bus pass attached to ID The STA is offering free ride to CCS students and faculty Rhyan Graham sfcc.rhyan.graham@gmail.com The Spokane Transit Authority (STA) and the Community Colleges of Spokane have become partners in providing free rides to the students and teachers, SFCC or SCC. Included in the cost of tuition students will receive a free bus pass attached to their stu-

dent I.D. card. The bus pass will take students anywhere.

Going to and from school will save students about $158.

Before this change, students would have to pay $45 dollars a month for a 31-day pass or roughly $68 dollars a month buying daily, twohour passes, per quarter.

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Instructors can pay $30 for the quarterly pass. This saves them about 60-70 dollars versus getting monthly passes; and even with a teacher’s discount, they pay $37 dollars monthly.

“It’s really convenient, only a $22 fee for three months, it is really nice,” said Blake Riley, an SFCC student.

Sam Kamp, student, also rides the STA bus, but he doesn’t use the free STA bus pass because he goes through the Department of Vocational Resources, which helps the Physical and Mentally disabled, “It’s a really

cool idea, when money is tight for some students.”

Kamp said.

“Even if you have a car,” said Reese Duncan, student, “It’s a really great alternative”.

Despite the positive feedback, not everyone was using the service right away.

“I just got it yesterday,” said Riley, “so I will be taking advantage of it.”

Collin Masteller Photographer | The Communicator “I started using SFCC students wait for bus. it today,” said Tessa Merritt, student, “It is easier than using “It’s really convenient, only a transfer card, ina $22 fee for three months, stead I can just use my student I.D.” it is really nice,” The move is Blake Riley intended to provide relief to some students.

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Birth Control: Knowing what’s right for you Melaine Brooks sfcc.melaine.brooks@gmail.com

There are many types of birth control options to help prevent unplanned pregnancy.

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For more information:

The most common types of birth control are the pill, taken daily; depo shot, every three months; an IUD implant, which last for three to five years; here is what a Planned Parenthood volunteer had to say about them.

“The IUD is probably the most effective,” said Fiona Whitver, Senior Volunteer at Planned Parenthood.

“Because the product stays in for three to five years and is 98-99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy.

“The pill is something you have to take every single day which can be hard to remember and the depo shot has different side effects for everyone.”

What may work for someone else isn’t always your best option either. Taking a different form of birth control can be more beneficial for you. It’s important to know the choices you have, how and where you can get help and why that’s important for someone who may not know about unplanned pregnancies and STD’s. Because of the possibilities of not talking to parents or doctors or not

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being able to contact those resources.

“It’s important for everyone to know their options,” said Annie Ward, Teen Council Spokane- Planned Parenthood.

“Not just young women because they often don’t get that kind of information and there are lots of misconceptions about pregnancy, STD’s, etc.”

The main idea you should be conscious of when making these kind of decisions is talking with an expert about the pros and cons of each.

Something else that’s important to know is who you can contact and talk to in order to stay informed and make knowledgeable decisions about your overall health when starting birth control. “ You do not need permission from a parent or guardian to get birth control.” said TeenHealthSource.com “In fact, it is unethical and illegal for clinic workers or health care providers to tell your parents/guardians you were even at the clinic.

“The agreement to keep your visit priv ate is called a confidentiality agreement.”

It can be conflicting if not knowing how things will transpire which make a lot of young adults hesitant to want to be on birth control, if it’s best for them or their relationships or not.

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Prices remain mostly the same, even under new ownership by Barnes and Noble.

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SFCC Book Store offers large discounts.

Book Store: new owners and student oriented

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SFCC BookStore is now owned by Barnes and Noble, and with this new ownership, faculty and students both seem to have an easier time with getting the books they need and when they need them.

With new ownership always comes the question of higher or lower prices. In truth, theprices at the bookstore have remained the same from past years.

“Our margins on standard books are still 25 percent,” said Bruce Chesterman, the College Store Supervisor at SFCC, “which is kinda what it was before, around 21,

25 percent.”

Students can now get the books they need, when they need them, and even get digital books. Now that Barnes and Noble owns the BookStore, some faculty have seen no trouble in getting the books they need for their students.

“I know that my ability to order books as an instructor for the students has been smooth” said Brent Booth, a business instructor at SFCC, “I have not seen any concerns on my end.”

As of this moment, not many complaints have been heard about the BookStore, nor

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have many compliments been given.

The BookStore has been doing well in a sense then, getting students and faculty what they need.

“The price of the book is what causes them, [students], to cringe,” said Bruce Chesterman, “not necessarily the ownership of the college, or the BookStore, but the price of the books are just continuing to go up unfortunately.”

Many students at SFCC have bought books online or have found easier and cheaper ways to get books because of prices at the BookStore.

Many went to such

sites as Amazon, eBay, Bookshare, and many other sites. Online stores such as Amazon have books that would normally cost higher amounts at the BookStore for relatively lower prices. Such as the play book for “The Good Doctor”, it costs 11 dollars at the BookStore, but only costs four dollars on Amazon. At the same time, many students choose to go to the BookStore, because it is convenient and close by.

“I’m really happy with the service at the BookStore,” said Hannah Stafford, a first year student at SFCC.

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Chinese Lantern Festival takes over Riverfront Park

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Katelynn McPherson sfcc.katelynn.mcpherson@gmail.com For thousands of years, China has been celebrating the Lantern festival, and for the second year in a row, Spokane has one too.

“This is a very festive event, and a very unique chinese culture,” Said Jessie Li, a representative of the lantern festival. “Everything is handmade and they make all different types of lanterns.

We can make it a story, animals, and just give people very educational things.”

Li’s hometown, Zingong, in China, has a lantern festival every year and she has been going since she was just a little girl. Her company, Sichaun Tianyu is hired by Spokane to put on this festival.

The lanterns are shipped to Spokane and 23 different artists work months to assemble them.

“We have 37 lantern groups but thousands of indi-

vidual pieces,” Li said. “The pagoda is made of plates, cups, and different dishes. I think we used more than 50,000 different pieces of them and three of the artisans had to work a whole month to build it.”

Along with the lanterns, the festival also has many different performances. Most of the performers are from China. They practice every day and are local celebrities in their home country.

“They start learning when they are just a little child.” Liu Yi Tong, a martial arts performer, said through a translator. “They have performed all over the world.

They come all the way from China and perform and then go back.”

The many performances they have available to see include Face Changer. The face

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changer is a sacred routine that is so secretive that the act wasn’t seen outside of mainland China until the year 2000, and women were not allowed to perform this until about five years ago.

The MC of the event, Ricky Lloyd, shared his experience getting to know the performers and watching the event take

place.

“I see people that are coming out here, and for a long time two great things have happened.” Lloyd said. ”They can be exposed to a culture and have the opportunity to embrace it.”

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Festival Dates and Hours Sept., 16 - Oct., 30, 2016 Sun - Thurs: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Fri & Sat: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Ticket Prices Adults: $15 Children (under 16): $10 Family pass (2 adults & 2 children): $40

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Editor: Venacia Williams sfcc.venacia.williams@gmail.com

Top 3 Vegan Ice Cream Places in Spokane

For those that cannot have dairy, options for creamy sweet treats are limited. Thankfully, Spokane has a few spots that serve vegan and dairy free ice cream.

Britt Pierro

Melaine Brooks Photographer | The Communicator The Scoop specializes in small batch hand made ice cream for both humans and dogs!

LOCATIONS:

Ben and Jerry’s location is 808 West Main Avenue in the Food Court.

Brain Freeze has 2 locations one on 1230 S Grand Boulevard and the other on 1238 W Summit Pkwy.

The Scoop is located on 1001 West 25th ave.

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1: Brain Freeze Creamery Brainfreeze Creamery is a local Spokane startup devoted to serving their customers both ice cream and an experience. With music, retro arcade games, and customer service driven employees, this shop is popular for all walks of life.

“I like the people that come in... it’s at Kendall Yards [and] the people are really nice.” said Miah Whiteaker, an employee at the Kendall Yards location.

“I enjoy talking to the customers.”

Following its all inclusive philosophy, the shop has recently started making ice cream for it’s dairy free customers.The store keeps seven vegan flavors on deck, but has over 60 vegan friendly flavors on rotation. Almost all of the ingredients at BrainFreeze are sourced from local farmers, and are free of artificial flavors and colors.

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“ We grew up around here and everyone knows each other,” said Emily Pitts, a young resident of the neighborhood.

Besides it’s family friendly atmosphere, The Scoop is known for recently instituting vegan options. The store keeps two dairy free ice creams on deck; one made with coconut milk, and the other a sorbet.

3: Ben and Jerry’s Recently, Ben and Jerry’s launched an almond milk based, dairy free ice cream line.

Spokane only has one Ben and Jerry’s shop and it’s located in the food court at the downtown mall.

“You can go do some shopping, while you’ve got ice cream,” said Austin Dickey, an employee at Ben and Jerry’s. “That’s never a bad thing!”

The shop keeps one vegan ice cream flavor on deck, which is peanut butter and cookies. It also keeps three pre-packaged vegan flavors to be sold as pints which are Chunky Monkey, Caramel Fudge, and Chocolate Fudge Brownie.

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Play Coming to the Spartan Theatre in November Josh McManus sfcc.josh.mcmanus@gmail.com

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The Assistant Director assisting actors in their scenes.

The Doctor Isn’t in Just Yet

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The Good said Jordan Baird. ca’s greatest playDoctor is a turn of Harnessing the wrights, it’s his tribthe century Russian ute to the comedic time frame of the play based off of play set in turn of genius of Anton the work of Anton the century Russia Chekhov,” said Bill Chekhov, written Marlowe, the direc- during the 1800’s by comedic genius tor of the play, and is more comand American play- head of the drama plicated than it first wright Neil Simon. department. appears.

The play it“It’s a bit more While rehearsself is a collage of difficult for me beals have only just different scenes cause i’m used to begun many of and stothe more ries with “Neil Simon was one of modern the only AMericas Greatest Playwrites, types of unifying plays, Its his tribute to the comidic But element being you genious, Anton Checkov.” the main still have character, Bill Marlowe to be The writer. familiar The scenes themwith what the the actors as well selves while withplay needs and as costume and holding a true narlearn about the prop designers first rative, serve to give impressions seem play itself” said you a sense of how optimistic and exprop designer KiChekhov viewed ara White. cited. his surroundings.

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till November 10 the play looks to be off to a great start with an unusually large number of 37 students auditioning and guest performer Gary Pierce carrying the lead role as the writer.

Free for all Students with student ID!

The Good Doctor runs two weekends.

November 10th-13th & November 17th-20th.

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Laughing it up downtown Dyanna Diltz

on how many have signed up for the night. On average, a comic sfcc.Dyanna.Ditz@gmil.com can get 3-5 minutes on stage.

“I’ve been a Stand Up Comic for about two years,” said Adienne Lights shine in your eyes as Balderson, a frequent open mic you step up to the mic, and the participant. “And this club has a crowd goes silent waiting for you to begin. Welcome to the Spokane great feel to it. It’s welcoming, and feels like a comedy club should Comedy Club, a newly opened feel.” bar and nightclub is located at The outside of the Comedy 315 W Sprague Ave in Downtown Club is ripe with quotes from Spokane. famous comedians and posters Opened in early march of this about upcoming events and aryear, the Comedy Club has been rivals. There is not much to hear, welcoming new stand up comics no booming music or loud voices and Celebrity Comedians to their from inside, but the large neon stage each week. sign sheds light on the simple “The Spokane Community doors. has been really supportive,” said Once inside, the atmosphere Adam Norwest, owner of the Spochanges to a airy, quiet scene. kane Comedy Club.

The Comedy Club is commu- The main floor is spacious, with nity oriented, offering an open mic plenty of room to move between the tables. Each table is lit with every wednesday and thursday to a small candle, creating a sea of any new comics willing to go on small lights that lead you up to the stage. The shows only last about stage.

90 minutes, the amount of time The lighting is simple, with each comic gets varies depending

Spokane comic perforing at the comedy club.

only a spotlight on the stage as the shows begin. On the stage there stands a simple stool and mic.

The Comedy Club has been booked every weekend all the way out to late January with Celebrity comedians such as Damien Lemon of Guy Code, Ralphie May of Last Comic Standing, and Gary Gulman of The Late Late Show, Conan, and The Tonight Show all

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Action! A word heard by all theatre students portraying many different feelings but for Audrie Pursch it means the rest of her life.

Twenty-seven year old Audrie Pursch, is a third year student at SFCC and a second year Association of Fine Arts theatre student. Audrie pursued her passion from a young age and even when she tried to let it go, theatre found its way back to her.

“Acting eventually became like it was pursuing me even though I wasn’t pursuing it for a time,” said Audrie Pursch, AFA student at SFCC. “I actually came here to try to get a general education but then it was like I had a

Lord.

“Though it was a very humthird arm and it just does things ble, childish play, when the behind my back and it kept going audience laughed at my character, back to the theater, so I’d always I knew this was going to blossom end up doing a theater class every from something childish to being quarter.” something that would change my Audrie started out in theater life and that I’d want to change when she was eleven years old. others lives with too,” said Audrie.

Her very first play was Samson Audrie has been in many where she played the angel of the plays like MadWoman of Chaillot, and will play in The Good Doctor this fall. Audrie’s favorite part of a play is when she is able to create family-like relationships with her fellow cast members from the very beginning.

“When I watched Audrie audition it was like she became a different person,” said Brandy Kane, a cast member of The Good Doctor. “She was very bright and energetic and calm. When the scene started she just jumped right Audrie Pursch an A.F.A. student studying in and it was very cool to watch.”

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on the list for October.

The Spokane Comedy Club offers special discounts or free admission nights as well, excluding special events: Thursday is ladies night, Sunday night is College ID night, where a valid student ID is all that is needed to obtain a free pass. However, you do have to be at least 21 to enter the Comedy Club. every part of production from applying makeup to being an assistant director. She has became very close with her teachers and directors throughout her time at SFCC. “Audrie has a really strong desire to challenge herself,” said Bill Marlowe, instructor and director.

“She has a remarkable talent, she is a very talented actor, and has a beautiful singing voice. So, she’s really jumped in with both feet.”

Audrie’s heart is in theatre but she thinks it would be amazing to be on the big screen. Eventually she would love to go to either Eastern Washington University or to the University of Idaho and continue to pursue theatre.

“What I like to say is that if you don’t give yourself a chance then nobody should, you have to give yourself a chance,” said Purch. “Giving up is not an option, it’s always a mistake.”

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Hanging on for dear life Spokane rock climbers explain the evolving sport and it’s fundamentals Chloe Zimmerman sfcc.chloe.zimmerman@gmail.com

Rock climbing seems so simple. It’s no more than picking a rock and climbing to the top, right?

Those in the climbing community know that rock climbing is much more than that. The current types of climbing stem from the earliest climbers; and as climbing progresses with time, so does the possibility for controversy.

“Unlike any other physical activity I’ve done, it combines being in the outdoors, being physical and athletic, and being really mindful of your surroundings, your body, and your movement,” said Matthew Inamn, a Spokane rock climber of over 20 years.

When Inman started climbing in the early 1990s, there weren’t options to climb indoors like there are now.

“Climbing gyms didn’t exist most places,” said Inman. “University of Washington had an outdoor

artificial climbing rock, but Wild Walls here in Spokane was actually one of the earliest climbing gyms.”

Nowadays, the sound of hammering metal into solid rock is replaced in indoor gyms by the sound of power drills screwing manmade plastic holds into wooden walls.

There has been debate within the climbing community about whether or not indoor climbers deserve the title of a “true Rock Climber.”

“They’re not climbing real rock,” said Eric Christianson, a veteran climber in the Spokane area.

“They’re hanging on plastic. But I don’t really care what they want to call themselves. Indoor and outdoor climbers are essentially doing the same action.”

There has also been controversy within the climbing community

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Many SFCC students have their own way of adapting a healthy lifestyle.

Olito Thompson, an SFCC track participant, has many tips and and personal ad-

vice to offer about his own healthy lifestyle.

“Being fit is what makes me feel good about myself,” said Thompson. “Going to the gym is my favorite place to be when I

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around what “types” of climbing are considered ethical.

“There are three really significant levels in climbing. From Top Roping, to Sport Leading, to Traditional Protection and leading (or “Trad” climbing),” said Inman.

Sport leading has been one of the most debated types of climbing, as it allows climbers to attach permanent bolts and anchors to rocks for safety purposes. The extra safety allows climbers to power their way up routs, instead of relying on the self-sufficiency, risk and adventure which is native to traditional climbing.

“It’s not that it damages the rock so much,” said Christianson.“Their opposition is stylistic.

You should climb like the first people intended you to climb. It’s old school versus modern.”

“Traditional climbing is the pinnacle of being out on the rock,” said Inman. “What draws me to traditional rock climbing is how much you learn about yourself.

When you have to be alone with yourself, you have to deal with situations that involve extreme endurance at times...”

Mindbodygreen.com argues

Fitness tips from a fitness junkie Demitra Burger

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“Ever since I started eating and drinking better, my body has am not at school or felt so much healthier. work. I am going to be playing football for Before improving on Eastern, so I must keep myself, my body felt drained and drowsy. my body fit...”

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that besides being one of the most affordable sports to try out, rock climbing is a sport almost anyone can do.

Climbing is truly a very inclusive and enjoyable sport, according to mindbodygreen.com, a website that focuses health and well being.

“Just make sure you’re training with someone who knows what the hell they’re doing,” said Christianson.

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his joy in life. Working out is what motivates him to continue living his dreams by playing his best game at basketball.

“Many people that are in my life are my basketball friends, said Worthem.

“We run the courts together every time there is open gym. In order to run the courts with my friends I need to keep my body in shape.”

Brandon Reuben was the MVP for the Reardan High School boys basketball team.

Reuben stopped working out for a year and a half, then decided to start again. He looks up to professional

basketball players to help him keep his goals in mind. The year and a half he took off from working out caused his body to feel incomplete.

“Working out may be exhausting sometimes, but when you let your body go you feel incomplete, said Reuben.

“The pain your body feels while working out is the best pain to have.

When you have that pain you know you’ve made improvement on your body.”

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Returning champs ready to sprint for another win Josheua Rodriguez

sfcc.josheua.rodriguez@gmail.com The CCS men and women’s cross country teams ended hot last year with championship titles only to carry the momentum into this years season. Coach Sean McLachlan received coach of the year plans on keeping his men and women in shape and ready to go.

“Cross country running takes an unbelievable amount of effort and grit,” said Coach Sean McLachlan. “These athletes run from 50 to 80 miles weekly depending on where they are at physically.”

This amount of running can really take a toll on the body and in order to keep his runners healthy McLachlan suggested that all of his runners take ice baths, stretch, and stay after practice to do yoga.

“Receiving coach of the year is nice but really it’s just a reflection of how well everyone did. Our coaching staff did an amazing job and the award was just a reflection of that,” said McLachlan. “I’ve got a great group of sophomores this year and they are setting a good pace for everyone.”

The expectations are high and everyone on the CCS cross country team is capable of competing at a very high level for another Champi-

onship.

To prepare for races, McLachlan prepares his runners by first running the course to give them a feel for the competition. By setting a game plan for the course it assist’s the CCS runners both physically and mentally. Then, keeping the sasquatch runners minds off the pain in their legs and shoulders from the long and difficult run, McLachlan marked up the game plan for each portion of the race so they would think about what comes next rather than their legs.

“Being mentally strong is key to finishing strong because it is easy to ease up towards the end of the race when you get tired,” Said McLachlan.

Some players like to spice things up a bit and prepare in their own ways. “Before every race I got to listen to some Drake or Future in order to get myself hype for the race.” said Domenic Rehm, team member.

The team has great chemistry and all strive for the big win. “We are all pretty good bro’s and we all get along great, talking about girls and joking around. But when it comes down to it we all have high expectations and have the same goal. To win another championship title,”

Jeff Gregory Photographer | The Communicator Track and Cross Country runners warming up

said Rehm.

A majority of cross country runners compete in high school and the changeover can be strife. “Transitioning from a 5k in high school to an 8k which is what we run now was difficult at first because I was so used to pacing myself over roughly three miles and not five miles. It took time and I had to be patient with myself,” said Vincent Adolf a freshman.

“Patience is the best piece of advice I have ever received in this sport.”

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