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NEWS 3 VETERANS DAY 4 DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH 4 PHOTOGRAPHY BUILDING

SPORTS

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FEATURES 6 7 8 9

DO IT FOR THE 'GRAM LAMA LAKSHEY THANKSGIVING WINTER ACTIVITIES

A&E Jake Torres | The Communicator To find out who the student is under the mask, turn to page 11 where students share their favorite fall playlists. Hint: Blue likes listening to vocal jazz musicians. Visit communicator online.org

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Honoring Veterans, past and present

SFCC celebrates Veterans Day and offers students a variety of resources

Veteran resources

AK Llyr The Communicator SFCC is home to many veterans and their dependents, and the SFCC Veterans Services Office, located in the basement of the library, wants veterans to know they are there for them. For those who are not veterans, and do not have a veteran or active duty family member, you may know someone who is a veteran or you may just want to know more about Veterans Day and the sacrifices veterans have made for you and your country. For those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, this day was set aside by Congress and the people of the United States to honor them for their services and the pledge they made to lay down their lives to protect this country, its citizens and constitution. Veterans day originated as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of hostilities of WWI and is annually observed on Nov. 11. It coincides with holidays held in other countries, Armistice Day in France and Remembrance Day in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Countries. The American observance of Armistice Day in America was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 and is not to be confused with Memorial Day, the day when we honor those who fought and died to protect our freedoms in this country and around the world. Veterans Day is also not to be confused with Armed Forces Day which is too celebrate all currently serving members of the armed forces. Veterans Day is a celebration of all those who have ever served in or are serving in the armed forces of the United States of America.

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American flags are staked outside of the SFCC Library in honor of veterans and their service to our country.

It is a day that our country offers as a holiday to honor those who serve or have served. One way to look at it is, that on Veterans Day we honor the living, and on Memorial Day, we honor the dead. With Veterans day rapidly approaching, and Thanksgiving and our winter holidays falling soon after, a lot of veterans may find themselves far from home, or as a dependent, you may be having to deal with a family member who is deployed far away or, sadly, no longer with us. Understanding the resources available to veterans may help them make better decisions and put them in a better position to achieve goals. It is also nice to know where other veterans hang out, and where you can get a cup of coffee and relax. Lane Anderson, the associate director of veterans service at SFCC, said his office can help, “if you are looking for resources, information or just want a cup of coffee.” “We aid student veterans claiming G.I. Bill benefits, including those who are no longer eligible, active duty personnel, dependents, spouses or children,” Anderson said of the SFCC office. “They also have connections to as-

sist in the event of homelessness, addiction, counseling (including on campus counselors), or other needs and partner with campus resources, and resources in the wider community.” With Fairchild Air Force Base nearby, he added, SFCC gets a lot of active duty personnel as students. “These airmen may be far from home or recently discharged in a new city,” Anderson said. SFCC maintains an Office of Veterans Services at Fairchild AFB in the Education Services Office, and it is staffed fulltime by a veteran to help veterans and active duty personnel with their educational needs. While Anderson is not a veteran himself, his staff members are, and he is dedicated to helping veterans. Hopefully between this guide and the SFCC Veterans Services Office, veterans and their dependents will find all they need to succeed at SFCC and make a home in the surrounding Spokane community. Anderson went on to point out, “SFCC is welcoming to veterans and offers a wide variety of services to veterans and their dependents.”

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Eastern Washington Veterans Task Force: https://www. facebook.com/EWVTF/ Spokane Cares: http://spokanecares.org/resources-veterans-spokane.php Spokane County Veterans Services: https://www.spokanecounty.org/1122/Veteran-Services (509) 477-3690 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: (509) 444-8387 Spokane Mann-Grandstaff VA Hospital: (509) 434-7000 Combat Vet Riders: https:// combatvetriders.org/veteran-resources?showall=1&limitstart= 509-710-7291, call for meeting times The SFCC Associated Student Government also runs a food bank that is open to all current SFCC students. This is a small list of currently available resources and calendar events in November 2018. Military and Veterans Appreciation Day presented by Eastern Washington University, Nov. 10 in Cheney o Veteran volunteers needed Veterans Recognition Ceremony presented by American Legion Post 154, Nov. 10 in Rathdrum, Idaho Annual Veterans Day SOS Brunch and Public Safety Awards presented by the American Legion Post 57, Nov. 10 in Grandview, Washington

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National disability month wraps up Nicholas Rollins

The Communicator The month of October was deemed Disability Awareness Month in 1988 by Congress, but did you know that the origin of disability awareness began much earlier? Issues relating to disability and employment came to the forefront as far back as 1945. It took years for disability services, like the ones offered at CCS, to be put into effect. People with disabilities are now afforded the opportunity to hold jobs everywhere. CCS honors Congress’ work to this day and employs many of the disabled. Many disabled students are enrolled, as well. This year, Disability Awareness Month activities included the Access4All Spokane Story, which was held on Oct. 4, which talked about making buildings accessible and why it can benefit everybody and a film screening of Intelligent Lives, which was held on Oct. 17. The Disability Resource Fair was held on Oct. 24, when organizations from the community offered services, education, recreation and opportunities to volunteer. The library offers books on disability resources. The Flying Hands Club and the SFCC School of the Arts

displayed information regarding their programs in the SUB Lobby, as well. If you feel you may need accommodations based on a physical or a hidden disability, Disability Support Services may be able to help which is located in the Student Union Building. “DSS can provide support in completing the admission process, as well as with classroom accommodations, assistive technology and assistance with registration,” program specialist Shaun Hegney said. “DSS may provide referrals to counseling, academic advising and referrals to other services.” For students who experience intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or psychiatric disabilities, PACE (Processing and Cognitive enhancement) Services may be the answer. “The mission at PACE Services is to provide job readiness and specialized programs to individuals with obstacles to learning and employment,” Kelly Long said. “PACE is designed to increase employability and independent living skills.” PACE serves individuals who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or psychiatric disabilities. PACE offers classes at both SFCC and SCC. One of the programs that works to improve the lives of people with

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disabilities is the Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician training program. It is the only program of its kind in the western U.S. “This training can make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities,” said Ambrose Cavegn who specializes in prosthetics. Cavegn is an SFCC alumnus and has worked for the Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs and several children’s hospitals. Logan Wilkins is a student studying under Cavegn and is finishing his last semester of his second year. “I already have a job at Baker Orthotics and Prosthetics in Dallas, Texas, and I will start right after I graduate from the program,” he said. That is quite typical for students who graduate from the program,

according to Cavegn. “We have a very high employment rate,” Cavegn said. “There is a huge demand for orthotic and prosthetic technicians in the United States.”

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Stop by to set up a meeting if you have not already done so. Disability Support Services is located in the Student Union Building and is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Disability Support Services can also be reached at (509) 533-4166. More information can be found online at http:// sfcc.spokane.edu/For-Our-Students/ Student-Resources/Disability-Support-Services. For further information, contact PACE Services at (509) 533-7169.

Photography, fine arts buildings get new look AK Llyr

The Communicator SFCC has seen a lot of construction changes in the past few years. Next year will be no exception. A major building project aimed at replacing the old and outdated photography and fine arts buildings is scheduled to begin in summer 2019, at an estimated cost of $38,490,089. While that may seem like a lot of money, these are two of the oldest buildings on campus. The fine arts building was built in 1965 as a music facility, and the photography building was originally built by the army back in 1930 as a dispensary for Fort George Wright. Bonnie Brunt, the dean of visual and performing

arts, has been closely involved with the project. The original project proposal began in 2007. The design process is set to kick off in January. “The photography building (11) will have to be torn down before construction on the new building begins ... The last I heard, teardown of that building may begin summer of 2019. The fine arts building (6) will not be demolished until the fine arts program has moved to the new building,” Brunt wrote in an email. Groundbreaking for the new photography building is scheduled to begin in April 2020, with the expected completion date of December 2021 and occupancy to start in January 2022. Brunt said the new building will be two stories tall overlooking the river, with additional computer classrooms and fewer lecture classrooms. www.communicatoronline.org

“Housing the fine arts program and the photo program together in one building will allow for new collaborations and synergies to develop.” Brunt said fine arts students and faculty will stay put during construction, but photography faculty and students will have to be housed elsewhere. “Our preference would be to find rooms on campus that could be retrofitted,” Brunt said. Brunt said the projects have been appropriated funding for design thus far, and added, “There is always a small chance that the funding would be reduced or reallocated based on the 2019 legislative session. It’s very unlikely, but unfortunately nothing is sure until the bill is signed.” So, as long as the funding remains intact, look to 2022 for a shiny new modern fine arts and photography facility.

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Sports

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2018-2019 Spokane Sasquatch women’s soccer team pose for a team photo. Spokane finished the year 12-3-5 and were first in the NWAC East Region at 10-3-1.

Sasquatch wrap up soccer season Women finish first for season, men right behind finishing second in conference By Jason Lybbert The Communicator With the regular season complete, the Spokane Sasquatch women’s and men’s soccer teams now look toward the postseason. The women went 12-3-4 overall and 4-3-1 at home, good enough for the top spot in the East Region of the Northwestern Athletic Conference. Spokane has only seen defeat one time at home; a 4-0 loss in the home opener vs. Cerritos College back on Sept. 2. Back in 2017, than freshman, now sophomore forward Cheris Brown, was named most valuable player, while sophomore midfielder Sydney Clements was named to the 2017 NWAC Women’s Soccer AllStar Team, as well as sophomore

defensive midfielder Grace Ellis. For their excellence on and off the field, a trio of Sasquatch players were named to the 2017 NWAC All-Region team. Emily Carrell, Peyton Vasquez, who have since transferred to other schools, and CCS forward Sabrina Castaneda. The Sasquatch locked up the No. 1 seed in the NWAC’s East Region. While soccer is a 90-minute game, sometimes it takes overtime, or even double overtime, for a team to come out on top. If the score remains tied at the end of double overtime, the two times go to a shootout. The No.1-seeded Sasquatch took the visiting Titans to a shootout Saturday afternoon at SFCC. In the shootout, it was the visitors from Tacoma Community College coming out on top 5-4 over the No.1-seeded Sasquatch. On the other side, the Sasquatch men finished in second place in the East Region with a 8-6-2 record overall and 7-3-2 in conference.

The No.2 seed Sasquatch went on the road to play a quarter-final matchup Saturday afternoon. Whatcom knocked off Spokane and eliminated the Sasquatch from playoff contention by a final of 1-0 thanks to a first half goal by Whatcoms Keegan Rubio. With the 2018-19 soccer season complete for both teams, the Sasquatch will now look toward next season. For the women, Magen Wilkinson led the team in goals with nine, while Diego Esquivel led the men with six. Overall, the women finished with 12-3-5. The men finished overall with a record of 9-7-2. Spokane will say goodbye to a total of 21 sophomores. And just announced, the most valuable player for 2018 from the East Region, from your Spokane Sasquatch sophomore left midfielder Gaby Kenndy, who was also named to the 2018 NWAC Women’s all-star Team. Also from the women’s team, the coach of the year in the East Region, head coach Jim Martinson.

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2018 Northwest Athletic Conference Men's All-Star Team 1st time All-Stars: Freshmen:Left midfileder Jared Mehaffey, right midfielder Alex Nana, defensive midfielder Carlos Campo Sophomore: defensive midfielder Hunter VanCleave 2018 NWAC Women's All- Star Team Two time All-Star sophomore forward Sabrina Castaneda, first time All-Star freshman forward Megan Wilkinson, sophomore midfielder Shannon Frucci and sophomore defensive midfielder Taylor Ward.

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Top five photo locations in Spokane The best spots in the city to take photos that will improve your photo feed Madison Pearson The Communicator These days, it’s all about having an aesthetically pleasing Instagram feed. Thankfully, Spokane is full of beautiful places that can fill your Instagram needs. The Bowl and Pitcher is an area inside Spokane’s Riverside State Park that features swinging bridges, views of the Spokane river and picturesque basalt rock formations. “This is just one of those places,” said Marrion Garcia, a tourist of Spokane. “I can’t even grasp how stunning it is.” Not to mention, the miles and miles of hiking trails inside of the park. The paths are perfect for anyone looking to get in their exercise while snapping a few photos along the way. A place that every Spokane resident knows well, and that shouldn’t be overlooked when it comes to photo opportunities. The park, just newly renovated, offers many different locations for photography, rain or shine. “Whenever I get stuck on where to go, I go to Riverfront,” said Racheal Smith, a local photographer. “It brings out the beauty in things that are simple.” Riverfront offers views of the river, bridges, foliage, and even industrial settings for photos. It’s truly the most versatile photography spot in Spokane. SFCC is home to an interesting, highly photographed spot in Spokane. Just north of the Fine Arts building on campus is a small brick wall that has been papi-

Photos by Madison Pearson | The Communicator Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane offers various photo locations that include landmarks, foliage, and even wildlife.

er mache-d with pieces of art. The wall makes for an excellent backdrop for portraits or selfies Coffee shops are a must for fall and winter Instagram feeds. Most coffee shops in Spokane have incredible interior decor that can serve as backdrops for portraits. Neon signs, interesting wall art and delicious drinks are perfect subjects for photography when the weather gets colder. Arctos Coffee on Hamilton showcases a cozy interior, perfect for warm winter photoshoots while sipping a cup of tea or coffee. Atticus Coffee in downtown Spokane is a short walk from Riverfront Park and is one of the most popular places for coffee shop photos in the city. “Some of my favorite places to take photos are coffee shops,” said Abbey Titmas, a patron of Atticus Coffee. “I find the atmosphere so calming and creatively energized.” “The photos always turn out cozy and friendly.”

Arctos Coffee & Roasting Company is not only a great place to grab some coffee but, a great place to take photos.

Cliff Drive is an infamous photo spot in Spokane, and many high school seniors flock here to get a backdrop of their hometown in senior portraits. Along with being a popular photo spot, it’s also one of the best places to view the sunset in Spokane. Nobody can resist a good sunset picture.

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Overlooking the entire city, Cliff Drive is busy during the summer, but is also gorgeous in the fall. The foliage turning colors serves as a great backdrop. Spokane is full of aesthetic opportunities. All it takes is the click of a button in order to take a picture worth a thousand words!

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Peace of mind with Lama Lakshey

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Students of SFCC gathered together Friday morning, Nov. 2, to listen to a speech that began with a long silence. Lama Lakshey, a Buddhist meditation teacher and adjunct instructor at SFCC, invited students to experience the present moment together by leading with five minutes of meditation. “What a privilege we have to have Lama as part of our adjunct faculty,” said Sheri Staudinger, wellness club adviser. “His contribution to the wellness club is that he comes to speak to us about peace and stillness.” Lakshey teaches on the benefits of easing the mind through intentful breathing, and ways we can find contentment in our sometimes chaotic everyday lives, if only for a few moments. “It’s a powerful thing … resting the mind,” Lakshey said. The SFCC wellness club participates in fundraisers and offers special events throughout the year that are open to students and the Spokane community. Rose Powell is the acting president of the SFCC wellness club and has been a member on campus for nearly ten years. “Being out in the community is the main goal and staying healthy,” she said. Lakshey spoke about how learning to ease your mind is a continual practice, and approaching it with humility, grace and forgiveness can help extend those virtues to our other relationships and our environment. As students, we can often feel overwhelmed and stretched thin by tending to all of our commitments and personal relationships, but directing our thoughts toward

Jake Torres| The Communicator Lama Lakshey, pictured above, is a meditation master, Buddhist meditation teacher, as well as an adjunct instructor at SFCC.

mindfulness can help ease the stress. “You feel very content because you are present,” Lakshey said. “Be present and you can directly notice your peace.” Lakshey also reminded students that as humans we are emotionally intelligent creatures, and that practicing compassion and extending love and kindness is a genuine and natural human quality. “We are human beings and we are very precious because we

have a marvelous intelligence,” he said. “Human kindness we cannot forget.” Practicing kindness and forgiveness does not come without its challenges, however. Lakshey used an example of his mother, who experienced violence and loss when Communist China was invading their native Tibet. Instead of feeling anger and hatred, his mother exercised the ability to forgive and pray for those who had inflicted the suffering.

“It’s a powerful thing … resting the mind.” -Lama Lakshey

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Lakshey explained how holding on to negative emotions or experiences can weigh heavy on the mind and manifest physically, but learning the ability to look inward and reflect love and kindness will be the opposition of emotional destruction. Lama Lakshey teaches Buddhist dharma and meditation at 9 a.m. Sunday mornings at the Tsinta Mani center at 2902 N. East Oval St. in Spokane. All are welcome to join. The SFCC wellness club works to inform and educate through free wellness events, such as Lama Lakshey, throughout the Spokane region.

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Thanksgiving traditions more than just turkey

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The Communicator Thanksgiving is more than an American tradition, and is celebrated under different names, such as in several other countries: South Korea, Germany, Japan, Canada, China, Grenada, Vietnam, Liberia, Norfolk Island (Australia) and of course here in America. Here at SFCC we spoke with some of the students about their Thanksgiving traditions, and how they were to be spending this Thanksgiving. While some students are from Spokane, some are recent transplants, or their family moved here when they were young and brought their traditions with them. Sandy Riley who works at the SFCC Cafeteria grew up in Spokane, but her family is from Butte, Montana, said “Thanksgiving is about being thankful for the little things, and all the things we take for granted. “We do a thing where we have a little box, and on the holidays we put pieces of paper with all the things we are thankful for” Riley said, “and then on Thanksgiving we take them out and read them.” Riley said, “I will be spend-

Photos by Jake Torres | The Communicator Left to right, Jayden McConnel and Hallie Kinzel talk about Thanksgiving traditions in their families.

ing time this Thanksgiving with my daughter, who is coming over from the University of Washington for the holiday.” CJ Camacho and Braeshawn Blume are both working toward their associate’s degrees and both grew up in Spokane. Camacho’s father came here from Guam and his mother from California, while Blume’s mother is from Des Moines, Iowa, and his father from Houston, Texas. When asked, about what Thanksgiving meant to him, Camacho said, “time in front of the tube with family and be thankful for what you have.” “This year is special, my newborn niece will be having her first Thanksgiving,” he said. Blume echos many of the same sentiments, with his family coming from out of town and celebrating by “bringing out the old recipes, good food, making German chocolate cake and dad makes the turkey and uses extra seasoning. It is just good.” For both Camacho and

Blume, football will be a part of their Thanksgiving as well. Hallie Kinzel and Jayden Mcconnell are new to SFCC and are both studying American Sign Language, with McConnell focusing on becoming an ASL translator in the court and legal systems. Kinzel splits her time celebrating Thanksgiving with her mom and dad separately. This year, she is spending it here in Spokane with her dad and step-grandparents family. “I go back and forth every other year. This year with Dad, spending time with family and just being there for each other,” Kinzel said. Mcconnell will also be spending Thanksgiving with family this year. “I’m going to my aunt’s house, play pool, watch football and hang out,” Mcconnell said, “For me, Thanksgiving means being thankful for having a family, because there are a lot of kids who don’t have families.” Joshua Gresham a student at

Sandy Riley is thankful for the little things during Thanksgiving.

CJ Camacho, from Guam, is excited to spend time with his niece this year.

Joshua Gresham looks forward to enjoying his mom’s sweet potato pie.

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SFCC celebrates with his brothers and their families. “We go to my brothers house for the last 10 years…” Gresham said, “We eat at a big round table my brother orders for us and we have it for like a week. We all sit around and eat and tell what we are thankful for.” Food is an important to Gresham’s Thanksgiving. “Mom makes sweet potato pie and homemade whipped cream,” Joshua said. “My grandma passed 10 years ago, and mom still makes Grandma’s turkey recipe. I don’t know what is in it, but it is the best I ever had in my life.” But it’s about the new generations in Gresham’s family, too. “We dress the kids up as Pilgrims and the littlest baby as the turkey,” said Gresham. Coming from Beijing, China, Annie Xiyo is new to Spokane, and to Thanksgiving. “I just came here this summer. Been here one month,” Xiyo said. Xiyo compares it to a Chinese holiday, Mid-Autumn Festival to Thanksgiving. While Americans celebrate with turkey, the mainstay of the Chinese festival is the mooncake, so much so that it is also called the Mooncake Festival/Celebration. With family so far away, Annie is spending the holiday with a friend of hers, also from China, and they plan to travel on Thanksgiving. Whether you come from Guam, Iowa, Beijing, Texas or Spokane, Thanksgiving traditions seem to focus on family, good food and being thankful for what we have. Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers and stay warm.

Braeshawn Blume will be bringing out old family recipes for this Thanksgiving.

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How to have a fun-filled winter in Spokane

Enjoy the winter months with Spokane’s plentiful array of winter activities Madison Pearson The Communicator

With the winter months steadily approaching in Spokane, some citizens are preparing to cozy up in their houses and admire the winter beauty from afar. Enjoying the winter months from the warmth of your own home is nice, but embracing the winter head-on is invigorating, especially when Spokane has so much to offer during the cold months. As a part of Riverfront Park’s revitalization, the newly constructed Ice Ribbon is open for use starting in mid- to late November. The Ice Ribbon is 16 feet wide and 650 feet long, not including the 3,500-square-foot skating pond that is attached. When it first opened in December 2017, attendance rate surpassed the Ice Palace’s previous records. “I went last year and it was so relaxing,” said Pam Lee, a Spokane resident. “My boyfriend and I went there often while it was still open.” The ice ribbon closed down unexpectedly last winter due to an ammonia leak that has since been repaired. But, reopened in the spring as a rollerskating ribbon. “I remember the weekend that it opened,” said Jen Menzer, owner of a nearby business, Boo Radley’s. “There were so many families and kids enjoying it.” For an adult, the ice ribbon costs $6.95 to enjoy for one hour. Every additional hour is half that cost. Skate rentals cost $4.50 and helmets are provided free of charge. According to the City of Spokane website, nearly every day in winter the ice ribbon provides low-cost programming and fun activities for the citizens of Spo-

Madison Pearson | The Communicator Riverfront Park offers a wide array of fun winter activities to do with the whole family. The newly renovated park attractions include the Looff Carrousel, gondolas and the ice ribbon.

kane. This includes free ice skating lessons, dress up events, and even yoga on the ice. Spokane surely lives up to its’ trademark slogan, “near nature, near perfect” during the winter months, with activities at facilities that offer skiing and snowboarding. Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park hosts a number of these facilities and has something for the entire family. “The tubing hill is absolutely my favorite part of winter in Spokane,” said Laura Castillo, Spokane resident and mother of two. “It’s fun for both me and my kids.” The Children’s Choice tubing hill, sponsored by Children’s Choice Dentistry, is located at the top of Mt. Spokane, across from Lodge 1. The tubing hill is open weekends as well as holidays and 90-minute sessions are just $15. ($8 for children under 42 inches and Mt. Spokane season pass holders.) “It’s nice to watch my kids

have a good time,” Castillo said. “As well as have a blast myself.” For the people who prefer the warmth of the indoors during winter, the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox has a number of winter and holiday themed events. These events include “The Nutcracker,” presented by the Spokane Symphony, holiday orchestra concerts, and even sketch and improv shows. “I’ve come to the Harry Potter symphony event for three years in a row,” said Donna Davis, an attendee of the event . “It gets me in the holiday spirit.” The Fox, which is owned and operated by The Spokane Symphony, invites Spokane’s “Potterheads” to congregate and listen to the Harry Potter movie soundtracks performed by the symphony. “I love seeing everyone all dressed up,” said Davis. “Kids and adults alike!” Whether indoors or outdoors, Spokane is sure to provide fun in the frigid holiday season.

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New art show features emerging artists

‘3 emerging’ shows off some of Spokane’s most unique voices Jake Torres The Communicator

On Oct. 25, SFCC debuted a new art showcase titled “3 Emerging.” The showcase featured artists Eva Silverstone, Em Jackson and Lou Lou Pink. Each of the artists were chosen because they are seen to be “emerging” or even “re-emerging” in the Spokane art scene. Each of these artists bring their own uniquely expressive forms and themes which speak to their perspective as an artist and as a living person. Before the showcase debuted, a talk was given by each of the three artists detailing their history as artists and what makes them stand out. The first speaker was Marilyn Runyan, who goes by the pseudonym Em Jackson. Her featured collection is called “Classified Ads.” The collection features black and white drawings that take inspiration from ads found in 1950s magazines and newspapers, particularly men’s magazines. These advertisements spoke of “income and lots of self improvement,” Runyan said. She aims to take on what can be seen as an idealized portrayal of american life in the 1950s and turn it on its head through ironic catchphrases and despairing drawings. When interviewed about her exhibit pieces, Runyan said she ”doesn’t want to beat people over the head” with her messaging but hopes that people take something away from it. The next featured artist, Silverstone, has an undeniably unique style. Her collection “Betwixt, Between, Begraggled” consists

Photos by Jake Torres | The Communicator Each of these pieces presents a preview of the artist’s featured collection. Seen here on SFCC campus is Silverstone’s collages, Pink’s jumprope and Jackson’s cover for her “Classified Ads” showcase.

of sewn and knitted collages of fabric that used to be used by her and her family. It begins with a piece of fabric which can come from various places. Some fabrics include cloth made out of her son’s old clothes. She carries her pieces around with her in her purse so that she can work on her pieces at any available moment. The final artist featured is an SFCC professor who operates under the name Lou Lou. She is a performance artist and sculptor. Her piece titled “The Art of Conditioning” is in the center of the gallery. Pink stood on a pedestal and jumped rope while facing a wall with the phrase “101 things to learn in art school.” Pink will be featuring a piece in front of the whitehouse very soon. Tom O’Day, the art gallery’s director, attended the showcase’s debut. “They’re not really emerging,” O’Day said of the artists. “They’ve been making art for a long time, but we’re all emerging.”

Pictured left to right, artists Em Jackson, Eva Silverstone and Lou Lou Pink attend the art show debut Oct. 25 in SFCC’s Building 24.

If you go... The showcase stays open until Nov. 30 and runs from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the SFCC Fine Arts Gallery in Building 6.

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Music fills the air this fall on campus

Elijah Rollins

The Communicator Music can elicit an emotional response of both joy and sorrow. Music brings people together, and yet comforts you when you are sad or alone. Music can improve your mood, reduce your stress and decrease anxiety, according to Oxford Academic researchers. All forms of music may have therapeutic effects. It is believed that music from one’s own culture may be most effective in benefiting your overall well-being, researches found. On the campus of Spokane Falls Community College, music is all around. Students can be seen listening to their music through earbuds or headphones. Some even play their music for everyone to hear. The Communicator did a survey of more than 20 people to find out what students listened to on campus. “I am a music theory student and we are listening to classical music in class,” Jayce Fortin said. “I’ll be purchasing the new Sara Bareilles CD as soon as it comes out.” Classical music originated in the early 1800s and is from the “classical period.” “I am a music theory student, too,” said Sharon Ali who is from New Zealand. “I like to listen to all types of music.” Rap seems to be a popular form of music with students. It has been around since 1967 when Clive Campbell (aka DJ Kool Herc) brought his music to the Bronx from Jamaica. “I like SOB X RBE (XRB=Extreme Rap Battle), XXXTentacion, Fortin and Juice Wrld,” Albert Eti said. “I prefer the older rap,” said Jordan Kellogg. “I listen to ‘Carter 5’ and Lil’ Wayne.” Hip hop is derived from rap and began in the Bronx in the late 1970s, and is a spin off of DJ Kool Herc’s music. The first hip hop record to be released was in 1979 by The Sugarhill

Gang. “I listen to all types of music: R&B, Hip Hop and even country,” Jaquill Fox said. “My favorite artists are Jaden Smith, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Blake Shelton, G Herbo, Chance the Rapper, Kanye and Michael Jackson. I also like newer artists like Juice Wrld, Jay Got Juice, DSD1 (Down Since Day One).” “I am listening to the new Twenty One Pilots album,” AJ Griffin said. “I like rock and pop, but I also like darker, Halloween-themed, sad and somber music like Oingo Boingo, Bauhaus, Goth. I like a new band called Parquet Courts and their album Wide Awake.” Classic rock music came on scene during the ’70s and ’80s and was derived from Rock and Roll, which began in the ’40s. Pop rock followed in the ’50s and alternative rock was born in the ’80s. Students like Paul Dickmann and Benyamin Meric prefer R&B, while Keegan Reed prefers ’80s music and classic rock. “I only have Amazon music,” Keegan Reed said. “So, I listen to classic rock and Huey Lewis and the News a lot.” “I like the Pixies,” Annabel Jordan said. Smooth jazz vocal Jordan music (aka pop fusion) originated in the ’80s and is said to be downtempo with a

lead-melody playing instrument. “I listen to vocal jazz greats like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald,” Tristan Seyler said. “I also listen to The Hot Sardines, which is a jazz group.” Indie music (indie rock, indie pop, indie beach, etc.) is music that is made by people independently from Seyler major record labels and is enjoyed on campus along with electronica, synth-pop and neo-psychedelia music. “I’m really into this band called Strfkr,” Zach DeWitt said. “I also like Brock Hampton.” “Glass Animals and Mother Mother is who I currently listen to,” Mason Setti said. “I like Indie rock, electronic music and pop.” “I listen to the 1975s,” Natasha O’Dell said. “I like their songs Girls and Chocolate. I also like The Frights, Of Monsters and Men, Mona, and Billie Eilish.” “I like indie beach rock and chillwave music,” Maddy Tarbox said. “I also like electronic music. I really Makhan like Unknown Mortal Orchestra.” “I listen to everything,” Aloyna Makhan said. “I like jazz, ’90s music, The Growlers’ album ‘Hung at Heart,’

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and a new group called The Breeders.” Spanish music is also enjoyed by many students like Keila Layate, Xobail Rangel, and Krystan Miller. It doesn’t matter if it’s classical, jazz, rap, R&B, hip hop, rock or indie music. The next time you are feeling down or depressed turn on the radio, dust off your boombox or pop in your earbuds and if you’ve not heard of some of the genres, start a new fall playlist. A musical world awaits you.

The Communicator 11.08.2018

Day of the dead

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Editor: Nicholas Jackson sfcc.nicholas.jackson@gmail.com

Latinos Unidos Club brings a different take on the day Nicholas Jackson

The Communicator On Oct. 31, the Latinos Unidos Club held a Dia de los Muertos gathering in the SFCC student union building. The event was incredibly colorful. It was a far cry from the usual dark spooky decorations that accompany Halloween. While skulls dotting the walls are familiar for this time of year, the event’s skulls were colored with bright greens, yellows and reds. “It’s an opportunity for us that are living to remember those that have passed,” Gabriel Alvarez Garcia, adviser of the Latinos Unidos Club said. “It’s really more a celebration of life than a fetish of death.” People had their faces painted in white and black skull designs.

Many in attendance also asked questions of the various club members about much of the symbolism in the room. “This is an event to honor everybody that’s passed, because that’s a real thing that happens to everybody,” Garcia said. “But also to remember that we’re here to enjoy life.” One of the displays near the room’s entrance was an ofrenda: a plain white sheet with a few pictures on it. This is a small example of the complex decorations that can and usually go into a families’ ofrenda. They can vary rather dramatically in size, and level of decoration, but regardless of size they are all still meant to represent one’s dead relatives. “An ofrenda is an opportunity to remember and honor someone that

has passed,” Garcia said. It is also common to place things the person enjoyed on the ofrenda. A personal item or even a type of food they liked. Everything on the ofrenda is an offering to relatives spirits. Latinos Unidos members Xochil Rangel, Lorena Garcia, Clarissa Valdez and Ashley Mendiola reinforced the importance of family. They spoke about how it was an occasion for the whole family to gather and remember those who

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Jake Torres| The Communicator can’t be with them. Some families go to the graves of their relatives, where they will clean it and offer the same items you might find on an ofrenda. The idea of spirits and a life after death are a key part to the holiday. A typical sight of Dia de los Muertos are candles. They are used as a guiding light to the dead. The candles are placed on the ofrenda or at the grave. Orangey-gold Marigold flower petals serve as a similar guide to the dead. It is believed that the scent of the flowers attract spirits.