Construction PG. 3
Handy Campus Facts PG. 4
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Behind the scenes of construction work
Things all new students should know
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Sexual assault on SCC campus Ashley Hiruko
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Tents slept in by protesters were confiscated due to their violation of a city ordinance. Protesters now sleep on the ground.
Occupy Spokane rallies for change Clayton Kraft
ever is donated by supporters. The Communicator “It was very communal, very cooperative,” said organizer, Ian The New York-based political pro- Moody about the atmosphere around test movement Occupy Wall Street the camp, where the many protesters has come to Spokane under the first stayed for nearly two days. In order to show moniker Occupy support with the Spokane, staging its “We want change Wall Street protestprotest on the coron a broad scale, the ers, activists such ner of Riverside and old answers and old as the group’s naMonroe. tional contact Geoff Protesters have solutions wont work.” Scanlan, who has gathered to address -Geoff Scanlan participated in the what they term the Organizer of Occupy Spokane Spokane protests, “corporate takestarted looking online to find a way over.” to express his own support for the As many as 200 protesters have protests, going to social networking gathered over the last two weeks, camping outside and eating what- sites like Facebook, eventually orga-
nizing Occupy Spokane. “We brought it to this spot,” Moody said. “We have the federal building... the Spokesman Review...the Spokane Club...the Archdiocese. “It’s a center of power in Spokane.” Like other recent grass-roots movement The Tea Party, media distrust is prevalent among its members. “There is an overall disgust with how this has been covered,” Scanlan said. Occupy Spokane might be posting members round the clock at their occupation point with consistent dedication, but their goals are less focused. There are discussions of a OCCUPY | Page 2
Occupy Facts
Occupy Wall Street began on Sept. 17 in Manhattan, N.Y. Movements are active in over 100 U.S. cities The movement was inspired by the Egyptian protests that overthrew Hosni Mubarak Source: occupywallst.org
A SCC student reported being sexually assaulted on campus. On Oct. 6, 2011, a SCC student reported to SCC security that she had been raped. According to Charles Hollen, campus safety and security supervisor, the incident reportedly occurred on Oct. 5, at approximately 10a.m. and took place in a parking lot at SCC, in the suspect’s vehicle. Hollen said that the victim reported to have had a conversation with the suspect before being forced into the back of the suspect’s Silver Acura. “It’s important to remember that this wasn’t someone hiding in the bushes,” Hollen said. “It began with a mutual conversation.” According to a study by the National Violence Against Women Prevention Research Center, one out of every six adult women has been the victim of forcible rape sometime in her lifetime, in Wash. The suspect is reported to be a white male in his early 20’s, blonde hair, with a skinny build and approximately 5’10” tall. The suspect’s vehicle was reported to be a late 1990’s to early 2000 silver 4-door Acura. “I was surprised that a crime of that ASSAULT | Page 2
Spokane atheists advertise beliefs to public Jackson Colby
The Communicator Advertisements promoting atheism have been up around town asking citizens, “are you good without God?” The advertisements that ran on 11 Spokane Transit Authority (STA) buses from Aug. 29 to Sept. 26, an atheist booth at this year’s county fair and three official secular organizations operating in the Spokane area show that the United Coalition of Reason (CoR) has been established in the city. CoR is a nationwide organization that aims to “raise the visibility of local non-theistic groups all over America,” according to their official website, unitedcor.org. Raymond Ideus, a former Lutheran
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minister of 30 years, who now refers to himself as a “convinced atheist”, directs the Spokane chapter of CoR. He is also the treasurer of the Humanist Focus Group of the Inland Northwest, a secular organization. “I’ve become very anti-religious, only because it does science a lot of harm,” Ideus said. “Daniel Dennet (a modern writer and scientist) points out that religion has done a lot of harm because it has stopped people from becoming scientists, it has created doubt in science.” According to Ideus, the older generation is still quite religious, but the younger generation is becoming increasingly less so. “We (CoR) don’t tell people ‘read this book,’ ‘read that book’, we just say look at science,” Ideus said. “The Jewish people in the Holy
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Land are doing all kinds of research to find that the Exodus really happened, but haven’t found a sliver of evidence.” Ideus said he believes Spokane is much more tolerant than many people give it credit for, observing that not one person got violent or aggressive about CoR’s booth at the county fair. “Sure a third of them were evangelicals trying to convert us and were sure we were going to Hell, but still,” Ideus said. The Unitarian Universalist (UU) Church of Spokane is affiliated with the Spokane chapter of CoR. Todd Eklof, minister of the UU Church of Spokane, said he believes the atheist advertisements on STA buses were perfectly appropriate. ATHEISTS | Page 2
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Sierra Schleufer thinks a support group for atheists is strange. She doesn’t think they should be ostracized.
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The Communicator SFCC’s Associated Student Government (ASG) has been conjuring up new policy ideas to bring to the administration in hopes of abolishing smoking on campus, according to ASG President, Maria Delane.
“For two years we’ve been pushing a proposal,” Delane said. “Honestly, I’m not sure where we’re at now, but this year I intend to do something big.” For two years, ASG has been tyring to bring new policies regarding smoking to the administration but all have fell through.
SFCC technician dies Jackson Colby
The Communicator Though many students never knew his name, Larry Poole affected the education of every student who goes to this school. Poole, Lead Media Maintenance Technician at SFCC for 33 years, died on Sept. 24. A memorial service was held for him at Indian Trail Church on Friday, October 14. His family asked everyone not to bring flowers, but instead to make a donation to Hospice House of Spokane, because of the care they gave to Larry during his illness. According to Pamela Meyer, a faculty member of SFCC’s audio engineering program and friend of Larry’s, Larry was always willing to give his time to anyone that needed him, and quite a few people did. “He never led on that he was being pulled in 8 different directions,” Meyer said. “When he was helping you, he was helping you.”
“I shouldn’t have to worry about Throughout this process, Delane said the administration has been “ex- smelling like smoke.” Along with this, there have been tremely sensitive” to smokers, provided only a step-by-step limitation rules and regulations ignored by of smoking capabilities, and has not some of the smoking population. put any thought into action. Conse- These include standing at least 25 quently, she has created many ideas feet away from buildings and doors, including a petition she hopes to and using our smoking huts that were have over 400 students sign, which erected for use in the spring of 2004. “Rules should be respected by would result in a campus wide ban more people than on smoking. are,” said Wendy Along with her “We’re all adults. We should Osburn, smoker ideas, she also learn how to respect the and SFCC stumentioned a staff dent. “We’ll lose member that is al- rules.” -Wendy Osburn the privilege if we lergic to the nicobreak the rules too tine in the smoke. “It’s completely inconsiderate to far. “We’re all adults. We should learn ignore or disregard the non-smoking how to respect the rules.” population,” Delane said. Osburn says she is absolutely On every high school property, tobacco is strictly prohibited, therefore, against the new talks of prohibiting students are introduced to a new pol- smoking. “I don’t think it’s fair,” said Osburn. “We as smokers pay our icy that allows smoking on campus. “When I walk behind people who own prices for smoking, anywhere are smoking it’s horrible,” said Kay- from our physical health, to our filene Woodward, a first year student nances. “We pay to be here.” at SFCC. “I believe it’s a good idea.
1: It is estimated that only 15% of cigarette smoke gets inhaled by the smoker.
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If a person spends more than two hours in a room where someone is smoking, the nonsmoker inhales the equivalent of four cigarettes.
3: Adult smoking has declined 30 percent from 1999 to 2010. Source: doh. wa.gov, University of Minnesota
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science transfer degree, said she thinks it’s strange for there to be a support group for atheism. “I think it’s sad that it’s necessary for there to be such a Atheist’s describe their approach group,” Schleufer said. “Atheists shouldn’t feel like they From Page 1 need to unite. “Advertisements aren’t going to implant atheism in anyone; if someone is responsive to (atheistic) signs, it’s “There was nothing profane in the ads,” Eklof said. “These are people who are trying to lend support to because the seed of doubt is already in them.” Schleufer said religion plays an important role in some people who have similar thoughts.” Ekloff explains that the UU church is open to people people’s lives, but that it should be strictly personal. “Religion can be fulfilling for one’s of any faith, or of no faith. personal life,” Schleufer said. “We don’t focus on beliefs. We fo- “Thank God for atheists.” Stormy Kurtz, an Associate Professor cus on freedom and justice for all, -Todd Ekloff, UU minister of English at SFCC, and advisor of the inclusion,” he said. Exloff said he believes it’s important to ask questions. Christian club, said she doesn’t mind CoR. “We have freedom of speech in this country,” Kurtz “Thank God for atheists,” Ekloff said. “One of the problems of our society today is that we’re not asking said. “If STA didn’t find the messages offensive, neither enough questions. We need to question the society we do I. “Jesus said ‘if you seek me, you will find me,’ that live in, and atheists do.” SFCC has a Christian club and a Mormon club, but no about covers it.” atheist or secular club. Sierra Schleufer, an 18-year-old student pursuing her
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Occupy:
As for members like McClain, who are unable to contribute the way The protesters have many they are insisting corporate America different aims should be, the realities are harsh. “You sit spanging (pan handling) From Page 1 sometimes and some guy says, ‘hey, great number of subjects: advocacy go get a job,’ and I have tried, you for the homeless, cannabis legaliza- know? It’s not that easy.” The tent city was not to last; a city tion, economic hardship faced by “The 99” (the bottom 99 percent of ordinance preventing the type of encampment they had created. the wealth spectrum). “On the 29th (the police) showed What is certain among them is the up and notified us we were violating need for clear and real change. “We don’t have a goal to support the transient shelter notice,” Moody a party or politician,” Scanlan said. said. “We decided to push the issue and see what came of “This is a parit.” adigm shift. “We don’t have a goal to The protesters decidPeople standing up say- support a party or politician.” ed to stay. “The next day they ing we want -Geoff Scanlan came in with code enchange on a broad scale and (the) old answers and forcement and close to a dozen police officers,” Moody said. “The camp old solutions wont work for us.” The protesters focus on the stories was taken down peacefully and safely with the assistance of code enforcethat they have in common. Damian McClain, 19, who said he ment. While things have continued withwas homeless for almost six years, expressed dissatisfaction with existing out the tents, protesters moving to sleeping on the ground, the difference social assistance programs. “We have giant corporate entities is visually noticeable. “That was a loss, one possible vicrunning everything,” McClain said. tory we didn’t reach,” McClain said. “It’s not working.”
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Smoking Facts
Police investigating assault while security offers preventitive measures for students
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Nancy Locke | The Communicator
An unidentified girl takes part in Occupy Spokane. The movement began in New York, and has spread to smaller cities across the U.S. For information about the national movement, go to the occupywallst. org.
level occurred on campus during the day,” Hollen said. “Campuses, in general, deal with theft, miscellaneous mischief, every day types of crimes you’re used to seeing. “A felony type of crime of any sort is not common for the campus.” There is currently no information linking the suspect to SCC. The suspect has not been apprehended and as a result of the incident, patrol on both SFCC and SCC campuses were increased. “Our response was to put people out on campus,” Ken DeMello, SFCC security supervisor, said. “We took an active step to help find the suspect and to be that visible deterrent.” SCC security and the Spokane Police Department are currently investigating the crime. Security currently offers escort services, free of charge, to and from students’ vehicles. “Call us, we’d rather have the call and have the students be protected, than not,” DeMello said. Demello recommends being prepared before heading to and from your vehicle and traveling in groups to help prevent sexual assault. “Be diligent to all crime on campus,” DeMello said. “Take the necessary preventive measures.” Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Crime Check at 456-2233.
Did You Know?: SCC campus security is available all hours to escort students to and from their vehicles, free of charge. (509) 533-8624. Source: Ken DeMello, SFCC security supervisor
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Perspectives
shelby miltner | Editor
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A professor’s influence
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Towards the end of my sophoew educators get the appremore year, school was becoming a ciation very difficult environment for me, for all of as I had been targeted frequently the work that by tormentors. Everytime I fled the they do. A lot school, she always inspired me to go of times, there back. Just hearing that everything is is that select going to be ok was all worth it. professor that I had been taking dual credit leaves a lasting courses to earn high school and colinfluence on a young life. Tavis lege credits simultaneously. By the Arlene Ferguson time I graduated, I had earned 46 college credits. Isaacson is That fall, I immediately requested not one of that Isaacson be my faculty adviser. the professors that you think would Whenever I had trouble in class, make a spectacle of herself, on an she tutored me, inspired me, and average day, she is usually in her office, helping students, and making honestly helped me to grow up. She was one of the first people to the education department one of call me out on my self-loathing. the most successful programs in the Even though it is still a work in progstate of Oregon. I had no idea that when I attended ress, I am honestly starting to stop hating myself. the annual Arts & Culture “She had a large contributing While I was event at Blue factor in becoming the man I going through a rough patch that Mountain am today” fall, besides my Community -Tavis Ferguson mother, Isaacson College in tiny SFCC Student was my biggest Pendleton Oradvocate. When egon, I would no one understood what was going meet my best friend. on, she took the time to hear me That day started off uneventful out, and helped me to get my deenough. I just figured it would be pression issues back in order. the average snooze fest, by the time I moved to Spokane in 2008 and I had arrived to the seminar on learning disabilities, fate was sealed. her phone calls had a similar effect to a therapy session, or three. It has Right away Isaacson and I just now been six years since we develclicked, similar to a Grandma & oped our friendship. She continues Grandson relationship. She alto influence my life in a positive ways had inspirational words when way every day. To her, I am forever I would skip school to hang out grateful. She had a large contributwith her, and wonderful advice. ing factor in becoming the man I am She helped to bring me out of my today. shell, an endeavor for people with Asperger’s, that is usually difficult to accomplish.
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t one time or another in your life someone has been behind the scenes who has helped you. Whether it was someone who you crossed paths with for a day or maybe longer, they helped you out in some way or another. Sometimes people are taken for granted, people like the transit authority bus washers and mechanics to grocery store employees to construction workers to professors who have helped you in some way or another. Show those people who have helped you in your life that you care about them or how they have helped you. According to the life goals website, by doing simple acts of kindness you can inspire others to create a better community around you. The more time you spend positively impacting others, the more that others will want to follow suit. Take the time to say thank you to those people who have helped you in your life.
Behind the scences: construction
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nize or think about how the construction industry in Spokane helps Shelby people in Miltner their everyday lives. Construction projects make new roads to help the flow of traffic and repair old roads or lay concrete foundation on a property where a house will soon be built. “We are the guys that you are cussing out because we are in your way, but we are helping you out,” said Tyler Deatherage, a former construction worker who worked for the Graham Construction Company on the North-Spokane Freeway Corridor Project. The current construction project of the North South Freeway has affected me personally by going home to see my family. Driving on Highway 2 heading east out of Spokane, I would be waiting in traffic for a few minutes, becoming impatient and saying a few choice words. After a few minutes of freaking out, I
calmed down and realized that even though it may not seem like it when in the long line of crawling cars, the pros of construction are greatly appreciated by me. There are benefits of waiting for hours in long lines of construction traffic: safer and better roads for motorists and pedestrians are engineered. With the current down economy, this industry is showing signs of life. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, the construction industry in Spokane has increased from 11.1 percent in July to 11.3 percent in August. Individual business owners are seeing an increase in growth of their businesses as well. Small business owner David Noel of Noel and Sons Excavating said his concrete and excavating company has grown 25 percent in profit in the last year. Growing up in a small town with only one major highway going from the town of Newport to Spokane, locals would have the saying we have two main seasons: Winter and construction. Moving to Spokane last fall to start my college experience, I realized the construction season in Spokane is longer and a little different. As the locals from Newport would say, in Spokane there are three seasons: Winter, Spring, and construction.
Did You Know?: SFCC Awarded 1,285 degrees and certficates this year. Source: spokanefalls.edu
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oct. 20 - nov. 2, 2011
randy breedlove | Editor
The local corn maze offeres more than just getting lost in a maze. This local maze helps raise money for the community and proides citizens of the Inland Northwest with a fun fall activity.
Mazes Small Maze (Deer) 15-20 Minutes to finish Medium Maze (Moose) 30-45 Minutes to finish Large Maze (Elk) 45-60 minutes to finish Source: theamaizingcornmaze.com
By: Randy Breedlove The Communicator
For the eighth season in a row, Suzie Dunn and Chris Leinwebber have hosted the Amaizing Corn Maze in Hauser, Idaho. The corn field consists of three separate mazes of various difficulties. The Corn Maze runs a new theme every year, this year the theme is Northwestern Wildlife. The maze paths form the shapes of a deer, elk and moose from an aerial view, provided by helicopter rides. “It takes like eight hours for him to cut the maze,” Dunn said. They set up the corn maze with the help of mazeplay, an organization based in Idaho that helps set
Brandon Overdorff | The Communicator
View of the four mazes during helicopter tour.
up corn mazes in the Northwest. The maze is on 12 acres of land and takes about five to six months to plan, grow and cut. “We’re haunted now,” Leinwebber said, referring to the larger maze that was to open Saturday, Oct. 16. In honor of Halloween, they have a haunted maze that stays open until the “mega haunted maze,” the large pumpkin shaped trail opens on the 16. “All the food is made by Whites All American Concessions from scratch,” Dunn said. They Boast having the best sausage in the world. “Its the cheapest helicopter rides around considering the price,” Dunn said. The helicopter is run by pilots from Inland Helicopter, they take up to 3 people out around the valley and over the maze. They run the helicopter on the weekends at a cost of 25 dollars per person. “We are a flight training school, we take a break on the weekends and have fun,” Jason Huenergaret said. Pilots Jason Huenergarct, Jason Snyder and Mark Hollis rotate weekends flying a Robinson 44 passenger helicopter. It carries up to 3 passenegers and the pilot. Along with the helicopter rides the corn maze has bumper cars and a zipper.
Brandon Overdorff | The Communicator
Two young children enjoy taking on the Deer, the smallest of the three mazes, on a warm October afternoon here in the Inland Northwest.
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CCS Alerts- CCS alerts is a text message/email based alert system that warns students of campus dangers. The alerts also inform students about school closures due to snow or other unexpected events. To sign up go to ccs.spokane.edu and click on the CCS Alert link.
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Financial aid- The financial aid year starts on January 1st and should be applied for early in the year before the priority deadline. There is a limited amount of aid available for students. To apply go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
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Work study- Work study is a program that provides on and off campus employment for students. To apply for work study, students
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have to mark the work study option when filling out the FAFSA. There are a limited number of work study positions that are not income based.
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Mentoring/tutoring- SFCC offers free mentoring and tutoring for students. “This program helps get them (students) through some of the tough things students face,”said Donna Newman, peer coordinator. Tutors need a GPA of at least 3.5 or above and a referral from an instructor in order to qualify. Tutors are located on campus, and online 24 hours per day.
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Location- On a large campus like this with the buildings scattered about it is easy for new students to get lost. Fortunately, there are several maps on campus to assist students in finding their destinations.
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Clubs- Students are charged an activities fee that goes towards various club’s funding. Some clubs
include, Japanese Club, Gamers Club, student government and the Journalism Club. Club information can be found on the bulletin board across from the student lounge in building 17.
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Free laptops for rent- The Library offers laptops to rent. For students to rent a laptop, they need a student ID card and are required to fill out a contract. The Mac laptops can be rented for two or 24 hours intervals.
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Food Bank- The food bank is available for free to any current student with a SID card. All students are allowed to take food three times per quarter. The food bank is always more than happy to accept volunteers and food donations.
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Security- The Security Hot Line is 509.475.7040 and will have a live person 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The security guards offer services such as, jump starts, car escorts and vehicle unlocking. In order to park on campus, students are required to have a parking pass. Parking spots marked in white are for staff and faculty only and the spots marked in yellow are for students. The pass can be purchased at the cashiers office.
FLOW OF TRAFFIC
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Did You Know?: An ear of corn averages 800 kernels in 16 rows and there are 1,300 kernels in a pound.
Sidelines
oct. 20 - Nov. 2 , 2011
Kellen Middleton | Editor
Still kickin’
John Millen| The Communicator
CCS athlete Dan Philp (left) prepares to kick the ball away from his Walla Walla CC opponent (right) during the Sept. 15 league matchup at SFCC.
30-year-old soccer player returns to college for love of the game
England to bring experience to the team. “It helps to have a player with experience,” said head soccer coach, Kenny Krestian. “He knows the game and he can help those around Kellen Middleton him.” The Communicator A British citizen, Philp described what the English game is like in Dan Philp, a 30-year-old CCS soccer player, has played profession- comparison to in America. “It is a different kind of game, and ally in England and coaches players the guys over there (England) are of his own. Last summer, however, brutal,” Philp said. Philp decided he had one more Philp left Engitem to add to his land and started resume: college “I feel lucky because I get to coaching soccer athlete. learn from him, and listen to in America. A “I never played coaching opporin college before the advice he has for me.” so I figured I -T.J Delmedico tunity with the CCS soccer team captain Spokane Spiders would give it a soccer team fell go,” Philp said . through for Philp, but it led him to Playing the position of right pursue being a college athlete. back, otherwise known as a deAfter knowing Philp for a few fender, Philp uses the eight years years, coach Krestian believed that he garnered in a semi-pro league in
Keeping the pace, CCS cross country
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The CCS men and women’s cross country team
if Philp was up to the challenge he could play for CCS and beyond. “Dan could play at the next level,” Krestian said. “It would have to be his initiative to commit to playing at the next level.” Philp described how his love for competition and playing in games is what motivates him to continue on. “I am just not ready to give it up,” Philp said. Fellow teammate and captain of the CCS soccer team, TJ Delmedico considers what Philp brings to the team as an advantage. “I feel lucky because I get to learn from him, and listen to the advice he has for me,” Delmedico said. “I look up to him because he has done it all playing soccer.” Philp explained how he enjoys his role on the team; however, being the oldest CCS soccer player has its flaws. “Sometimes it can be kind of
rough,” Philp said. “If you play games on back to back days it can get kind of rough on the second day.” Not only is Philp a member of the CCS soccer team, but he also coaches players of his own as well. “I coach Idaho ODP (Olympic Development Program),” Philp said. “I also coach U17 boys and Premier teams.” Coach Krestian enjoys what Philp provides off the field to the younger players. “Off the field Dan brings a sense of camaraderie,” Krestian said. Delmedico said that Philp is like an older brother to his teammates and supports them in a loud and emotional way. Philp encourages athletes in a similar situation to do what they love regardless of age. “Go do it,” Philp said. “You only live once.”
CCS cross country teams compete to continue winning legacy
the support from different student bodies is what gets them prepared to succeed in the conference. “As far as support from our adminMatt Moffatt istration, the President of the school, The Communicator our Athletic Director’s very good, things are set up to succeed here,” The CCS men and women’s cross McLachlan said. country team have spent the last 10 McLachlan said that the athletic years building up its reputation, now budget, as they’re trying to maintain it. “Everyone has to do the well as the facilities on The men’s cross counlittle things.” campus, really try team has taken 10 -Justin Yoke CCS cross country athlete good coaches straight league championand the rugships with the women ged terrain of getting second place the Riverside State last two years. Park are other contributing factors to SFCC men and women’s cross the team’s success. country is among the teams that “I do know that when you win a make up the Northwest Athletic lot, kids expect to win,” McLachlan Association of Community Colleges said. “They have that expectation, (NWAACC). they’re willing to work hard.” McLachlan said he believes that
Did You Know?: Soccer players run as many as six or seven miles during the course of one game.
Source: webpub.allegheny.edu
2010 Men’s Soccer Facts
6: Highest total of goals scored in one game against an opponent this season. 13: The number
of yellow cards dealt to CCS players this season.
19: The average age of a CCS soccer player. Source: athletics.spokane.edu
That was the case with Men’s Cross Country member Justin Yoke and Women’s member Mikel Elliott (pronounced as Michael). “We’re really going to have to work our tails off these last four weeks, because Everett’s better than they have been in a long time,” Yoke said. “Everyone has to do the little things.” According to Elliott, the team will have to step it up, close the gaps between the members of the team during races, stay healthy and not stay out late. The regular season is quickly coming to an end. The last regular season meet is this weekend, October 21st at 10 a.m. at Hells Gate Park in Lewiston, Idaho. After that, it’s a three week break and then off to Everett for the NWAACC Championship.
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Culture
oct. 20 - nov. 2, 2011
Tavis ferguson | Editor
Up-and-coming Seattle band performs at Falls-a-Palooza In preparation of their tour of the Northwest, performing at local venues; their next stop will be the Seattle Art Festival Tavis Ferguson
The Communicator The Kris Orlowski band of Seattle has an independent attitude toward the technical aspect of their music and performances. They manage all their own equipment, public relations and marketing, setting them apart from most bands. On Friday Sept. 30, they performed their latest setlist in front of the SFCC Library in celebration of the annual Falls-a-Palooza to a crowd of approximately 30 students and staff members. According to Associated Students’ President Maria Delane, during a conference in Wenatchee, the Student Government was on hand to screen bands to perform at SFCC. Between performances, Delane mentioned that she chatted with Orlowski about performing at SFCC, but surprisingly, they were already booked for Falls-a-Palooza Eric Kegley, SFCC student and guitarist for the local band The Strangers, was invited on stage by Orlowski to accompany with guitar for their latest song titled Jessie. “It was fun, but not much different from what I do in my band,” Kegley said. Orlowski founded the band in 2005 in Bellingham. As he was getting established in the city, he began seeking like-minded musician through an ad on Craigslist. Bassist Scott Schrock, percussionist Ivan Gunderson, and guitarist Mark Isakson. He describes their genre styling as a mixture of baroque, folk, and pop. Similar artists in that styling include: Mumford and Sons, Noah and the whale, as well as folk artist Elliot Smith, rock&roll band The Beatles, and blues artist John Mayer.
FACTS The Band was formed in 2005 in Bellingham
Oct 22: “Warsaw,” the new EP will be released Since they are currently unsigned, they manage all their own equipment, Public Relations, and marketing.
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From mid-November through December, The Kris Orlowski Band will be touring the Northwest in support of their new EP titled “Warsaw.” In preparation for the tour, they will be performing on Oct 22. in Seattle. ing with some of the week to week “The genre for our upcoming aspects of band life. tour will be the mix of baroqueAs their schedules become more folk-pop,” Orlowski said “A few of packed, they plan on acquiring more the bands and artists that musically assistance as things prepare to get inspire us include Radiohead, Bruce busy; he also mentioned that college Springsteen, Fleet Foxes, The Shins, credit is available to any person and our fellow local bands in the interested. area. Out of “I feel bad all the only mentioning “I am feeling pretty grateful that venues a few, since we we have such a great group of where the have so many.” musicians with such prosperity on band has As they the horizon” performed, are currently Orlowski unsigned, they -Kris Orlowski are doing all the Lead vocalist “The Kris Orlowski Band says that they prefer work themindoor performances because of the selves; including marketing, PR and sound quality on stage. distribution. “We have found that our favorite Orlowski said that they currently venues are usually a mix of really have the services of an intern help-
great people, and attentive listeners. For that reason, The Triple Door in Seattle is one of our favorites.” As the Fall of 2011 progresses, the band will perform an all-ages show in Bellingham on Oct. 14, and will be performing at the City Art Festival in Seattle on Oct. 22. A new EP will be released on Nov. 22, titled Warsaw. From mid November through part of December they will be touring across the Northwest in support of that. “I am feeling pretty grateful that we have such a great group of musicians with such prosperity on the horizon,” Orlowski said. For more information on the band, they are available at www. krisorlowski.com, and on Twitter @ korlowskiband.
They describe their genre as a mixture of: baroque, folk and pop. Similar artists in that styling include: Mumford and Sons, Noah and the Whale, The Beatles, and John Mayer The band is on Twitter @korlowskiband and facebook.com/ korlowski band Source: krisorlowki.com
Local improvisation troupe performs monthly themed shows at Blue Door Theater Going to the show There are family friendly shows every Friday at 8 o’clock and shows at 9 o’clock every Saturday night. Shows cost $9 for general admission and $7 for children, student (with valid ID) and seniors. More information can be found at bluedoortheater.com. Source: bluedoortheater. com
Mindy Krause
The Communicator “Do you know Who’s Line is it Anyway?” Danielle Soucy (Red) said. “It’s kinda like that.” The players at the Blue Door Theater have found that that is the only way to describe what they do. Blue Door Theater is the only improvisation (improv) Theater in Spokane. Improv is improvisational comedy where sketches are made on the spot. When Mark Robbins came from Seattle in 1996 he decided that Spokane needed an improv theater. He started Unexpected Productions: Spokane, a branch off the Seattle troupe. For four years the Spokane troupe performed in various auditoriums including SFCC. In 2002 they renovated their current location at 815 W Garland Ave into a theater and have been performing there ever since. The Blue Door Theater holds open
childhood and it was a natural progression into improv. The theater comes up with monthly themes to base their acts on, October’s theme is called “No Clue” it’s a murder mystery setting with costumes and all. The players do have their favorite shows that they have done. “As much as I love long form I’m gonna have to say my favorite, if it’s played hard core, my favorite is Choose to Lose.” Tano said. John Millen | The Communicator The shows vary on time of year, or Heather Stoneman, Will Gilman, Adam Tucker and Frank Tano currently perform for certain special events throughout with Unexpected Productions: Spokane, a local improv group. the year. Tucker likes to perform Poet’s Up which takes place in April comedian and went to an open audi- in honor of National Poetry Month. auditions for those who are interest“It’s a perpetual state of Nevertion for stage time. He is now the the ed in trying improv. They also have land for me,” Soucy said “you can artistic director. classes for adults and youth so that never grow up.” Adam Tucker, former SFCC the public can learn more about Tano described performing as a student, was talked into going performing improv and hone in on chemical addiction because of the by a friend from school for a play their skills. adrenaline rush while on stage. audition and ended up in the drama The players at the theater came “Improv gets in your blood,” Tano club. Dan Seibert was going to colto improv in various ways. Most of said. lege for film and found GUTS the the players came to improv through For more information improv group at Gonzaga. Soucy performing other styles of acting. Scan the QR Code. had been performing her whole Frank Tano started as a stand-up
Did You Know?: A popular style of improv is spot improv, where performers take suggestions from the audience. Source: improvcomedy.org
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oct. 20 - nov. 2, 2011
Culture
Spokane Sushi
Two nearby restaurants offer different takes on Japanese traditional staple
Kaitlin Petersen
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James Jeon, Owner of Sushi Sakai, preparing a variation of the delicacy
Kaitlin Petersen
The Communicator There are 22 sushi restaurants in the Spokane area in which a person could expose their palettes to the many variations of the classic Japa-
nese delicacy. Sushi is a Japanese style food in which raw seafood is wrapped in seaweed paper and covered in sticky rice. Sushi Maru, located inside River Park Square, is one of the many res-
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taurants in Spokane. They serve their sushi on conveyor belts. As they pass your booth, you pick the sushi you want. “I really enjoy the cleanliness of this place,“ said Katie Bellefeuille, an 18-year-old Senior at Gonzaga Prep. “I like the decor and the overall feel of Sushi Maru.” She considers herself to be a regular at most sushi restaurants in Spokane. “The waiters are very well informed with their menu items,” said Bellefeuille. Sushi Sakai is located in the Spokane Valley at the intersection of Sprague and Bowdish. “It’s a family atmosphere,” said waitress and SFCC alumna Amie Hien. “The customers are really cool and I have regulars, I see them two, three times a week. “I know their names.” Most menu items range from $4 to $13. “Fresh fish is sent from Seattle two times a week on Monday and Thursday, sometimes Saturday,” said James Jeon, owner of Sushi Sakai. Business has adequately progressed since opening day, Mother’s Day 2010. “We are very busy,” said Jeon. Sushi Sakai caters special occasions and birthdays with James’ Special Party Boats which contain
various types of sushi. The price ranges from $80-$100. “I’ve been in the food industry before in the back of the house and I like the front of the house much better,” says Hien who has worked at Sushi Sakai since it opened. “I really love the 911 rolls, basically anything spicy.” For the first time sushi eater, a good recommendation would be the “ichiro,” which consists of sticky rice, avocado and crab meat, wrapped in seaweed paper and deep fried with a drizzle of teriyaki sauce. Depending on the preference of the consumer, they tend to either try the numerous variations, or stick with the simpler dish. If one was to have dinner at a sushi bar, the experience would not be complete without a bowl of miso soup, and a tiny pitcher of sake. Miso soup is crafted from a stock called dashi, which is blended with miso paste, cubes of tofu, shiitake mushrooms and scallions. Japanese etiquette calls for the soup to be sipped out of the bowl. Sake is a Japanese wine crafted from rice. It can be served either warmed or cold, and can have flavors ranging from fruity, to spicy, even a nutty taste. With the 22 different sushi restaurants in Spokane, the only thing left to do is try it.
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Sushi Basics Here are a few examples of different types of sushi California Rolls are made from sticky rice, avocados, crab meat and rolled in seaweed paper Ichiro basically is a California roll that is deep fried and drizzled with teriyaki sauce Tamagoyaki is crafted from eggs, rice, vinegar, sugar and soy sauce When ordering sake (rice wine) with sushi, proper etiquette calls for it to be sipped -Amie Hien, Sushi Sakai