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NEWS

3 ANTHROPOLOGY CLASSES 6 GRADUATION PREP

FEATURES

4 BJS & PJS/WIRE HARP 5 WIRE HARP CONT/FOOD BANK 10 JAPAN DAY

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7 EDITOR'S EARWORMS 11 MAURICE 'MOBETTA' BROWN Brandon Johnson | Parking Ticket Illustrator “This drawing is from an experimental drawing course taught by Tom O’Day that I took at the Falls. This class pushed me to draw on as many unique materials as possible. I got a parking ticket during the course and decided to draw on the envelope to capture how I felt.”

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New anthropology classes coming to SFCC Three new offerings will be available in different subfields to all SFCC students in 2019-20 Winnie Killingsworth The Communicator us.

People. Homo Sapiens. That’s

What makes us us? How do we understand others like us who live half a world away with different customs and beliefs or those who lived thousands of years ago? The answer is anthropology.

Anthropology has four subfields.

They are archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology and linguistics.

“The goal of anthropology is to explore the question of ‘what does it mean to be human,’ which includes examining what has happened in the past, what is happening now, and what could happen later on,” said Sarah Martin, an anthropology professor at SFCC. Currently there are two anthropology classes offered at SFCC: Survey of Anthropology (ANTH& 100) and Cultural Anthropology (ANTH& 206).

In the 2019-20 school year, SFCC will double the number of anthropology classes it offers.

Starting fall quarter, students can take Archaeology (ANTH& 204).

Biological Anthropology (ANTH& 205) will be available for the first time in Winter 2020.

Archaeology is the study of humankind in the past and their cultures.

“I view archaeology as providing the link between written record and physical evidence, ultimately bringing the past to life,” Martin said. “It creates a story – inferred by scientific evidence – about our past even down to the details of what individual did on a daily basis.”

But it’s not just about the items made by the humans of yesterday. Archaeologists also seek to understand the natural environment they lived in.

A different part of anthropology that dives into the natural world is biological anthropology.

It is about the physical traits that make us human and when they appeared on evolutionary scene as well as how they continue to

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change today.

“The ‘work’ of a biological anthropologists spans a wide range, including identifying human remains both past and present, living among a current human population perhaps collecting data on breastfeeding cultural practices and links to health of the mother and infant, trekking through the forest in Madagascar to observe ring-tailed lemurs, employing laboratory techniques to analyze isotopic signals and biomarkers, and the list goes on of possibilities to research the question of what it means to be human,” said Martin.

Needing a non-lab science course? ANTH& 205 fits the bill.

Other professors in the Spokane area have high praise for the opportunity students have to expand their understanding of anthropology.

“I am impressed that SFCC offers such an extensive area of anthropology courses,” said David Beine, an anthropology professor at Great Northern University, a Christian liberal arts university in Spokane. “This is unusual for a community college. It is great that they are offering courses from the various subfields. This will well prepare students for future higher education opportunities in the field.”

Do you want to learn more about the benefits of attending SFCC? See Opinion, page 8

Sarah Martin | Courtesy

Dr. Martin as a Master’s student working at an archaeological site associated with the Late Prehistoric timeframe in the Ohio Valley in 2005.

Curious about any of these courses?

You can now enroll to take Survey of Anthropology (ANTH& 100), Cultural Anthropology (ANTH& 206), and Archaeology (ANTH& 204) during Fall 2019 Quarter.

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Event highlights sexual health awareness ASG hosts Bjs and Pjs workshop with free ice cream Kortnei Davis The Communicator Students found themselves with free ice cream last tuesday when ASG hosted a sexual health workshop. At said workshop, Rachel Todd from Planned Parenthood came to the SFCC campus to talk about how to practice safe sex and the wide variety of things that Planned Parenthood offers.

During the workshop, there were free items, from condoms to notebooks, for students to take, and there were even prizes for people who won the games played at the event, which included a condom relay, Cards Against Humanity and more.

While the games were being played, students had the chance to write down their questions anonymously for Todd to answer later in the workshop and, of course, get some yummy Ben and Jerry’s ice cream.

Todd had the questions asked anonymously because “It’s how you get the real, honest questions,” she said.

Sarah Torres, the current ASG outreach programmer and incoming ASG president, spoke about her vision for the event.

Torres came up with the event with the programing team. The activities vice president came up with the title and concept and she “ran with it” to get the event going. “I am just so excited for people to continue to open up and be able to ask questions about life and sexual health,” Torres said.

“I’m really excited that people had fun overall, I think it’s important.”

Torres says that opening up about sexual health is a good thing.

“I think it’s really important for the stigma around sexual health to be eroded away,” Torres said. “The less fearful we are ... the safer we will be.”

“Students asked many important questions pertaining to sexual health.”

Todd answered all the questions whether they were silly or serious.

“I think it is really important to have these (events) on college campuses” Todd says that these events are important “because people need to learn about healthy decision making and empowering people to make decisions for their healthiest life and I think events like this are really great at helping (people) to do that.”

Photos by Kortnei Davis | The Communicator Above: Planned Parenthood’s Rachel Todd talks about sexual health to students.

Below: Todd shows her sign about giving consent with the acronym “FRIES.”

Students share their stories, art in the Wire Harp The blood, sweat and tears in the 2019 Wire Harp Holly Peters

The Communicator On May 29, the students of Wire Harp, an SFCC publication and club, will be sharing their work.

The Wire Harp is an annual publication that compiles writing and artwork created by SFCC students, faculty and alumni.

“When you get a book in your hands, you don’t know that it’s the biggest creative collaborative project on campus,” said Connie Wasem Scott the co-adviser of the literary staff for the Wire Harp club.

“So many people have a hand in

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it so I thought we’d have a party, a celebration to debut the issue.”

To promote the release of this year’s issue, the Wire Harp club will be hosting its 16th annual coffee house event. The event will feature live readings by the authors of the published work, accompanied by a slideshow of the artwork. Coffee, tea and pastries will also be served.

The Wire Harp staff consists of two main parts: the literary staff (the ones who compile all the writing submissions and decide which pieces will be chosen for the publication) and the graphic arts staff. This year’s designer is Matthew McArdle, a second-year graphic design student at SFCC.

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Past issues of the SFCC student produced literary magazine, The Wire Harp.

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Continued from page 4 “I liked designing the WireHarp because it was a way I can express my passion for design and learn how to work with a design team” McArdle said. “It gave me a real-life experience of what the graphic design industry is like and made me learn from my mistakes.”

McArdle drew inspiration for this year’s design from his Hispanic heritage and the work of Jon Contino, a New York-based graphic designer and author of “Branding by Hand.”

The Wire Harp is a year-long effort for its dedicated staff, and has been a part of SFCC since 1984. On average it showcases about 60 art pieces for SFCC’s community to enjoy, including poetry, fiction stories, paintings, photos, graphic art and sculptures.

As the school year comes to a close, the Wire Harp will have its

debut, and this year’s hard work will be showcased in the 2019 issue.

“I believe that this publication will give SFCC a publication to be proud of,” said McArdle.

Contact Wire Harp With literary submissions or questions about Wire Harp please contact Connie Scott: Connie.scott@sfcc.spokane.edu or Laura Read: Laura.read@sfcc.spokane.edu Office 312 in building 24

Holly Peters | The Communicator Matthew McArdle, a second year graphic design student at SFCC, working on the 2019 issue of the Wire Harp.

For art submissions contact

WIRE HARP COFFEE HOUSE EVENT

John Mujica: John.mujica@sfcc.spokane.edu

May 29th at 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in the SUB Lounge. Pastries, coffee and tea will be served.

SFCC’s food bank caters to students of all kinds Disean Killian

The Communicator This month’s farmers market was a huge success. Less than half an hour after opening, the SFCC farmers market distributed most of its food and was just down to pears, potatoes and hamburger buns.

“It’s a wonderful resource for our community,” said Laura Woods, an adjunct instructor at SFCC. The farmers market supplies edible goods such as fresh veggies, fruits, cereal, dairy, soymilk products, juice, canned foods, assorted snacks, and even dog treats. The market is sponsored by the on-campus food bank and is held every third Thursday of the month. It does not count against your visits to the food bank, which is set at three visits a quarter.

The food bank is run by ASG Food Bank Director, Loni Farrar who is upbeat about her position. he food bank averages eight to 10 students a day, landing the average at about 50 students visiting weekly. The bank has had over 300 visits this spring quarter alone. Students and faculty are allowed 15 pounds of various nutritional options that could sustain a full grown adult for a short period of time. On 50 students a week at 15 pounds, that’s at least 750 pounds weekly which is not counting food given out at farmers market.

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“This year they brought in over 3,000 pounds of food,” Farrar said. “Quite proud of them. They worked hard on it.”

“We have one gentleman that has already used two up this quarter,” Farrar said. “So we don’t put a restriction on when, just you only can come in three times.”

Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

“Generally there are very few times we don’t have covered,” Farrar said. “But if there’s a sign that says well be right back, then someone will be here eventually.”

Although student numbers and food distribution seem to be high, the food bank is in need of a bigger budget to keep essential foods in stock and help out with staff.

“At the moment, we’re short staffed,” Farrar said. “So yes we need people.”

Despite their circumstances, the food banks staff still does their best to stock shelves with a variety of food.

“What you see is what we got,” Farrar said.

“We got canned foods running out our ears. But we also have dairy. We provide meat a pound for each visit. Fruits and vegetables, bread, every once in a while we get good stuff in. We do some special things like condiments. We have cereal normally… I generally try to keep some ethnic foods in and we pretty much always have vegetarian and vegan foods in.”

The food bank often has Annie’s vegan or vegetarian soups and chili, as well as tomato soup and pasta. Sometimes, the food bank finds a good buy on tofu or vegan meats, Farrar said, and they always carry almond or soy milk.

“We do have a lot of students that are either vegan or they have dietary restrictions where they can’t eat certain foods,” Farrar said. “We try to accommodate that.”

Visitors are also always allowed two hygienic items per a visit. Including but not limited to, basic shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouth wash, a bar of soap, hand lotion or hand sanitizer.

“I think the food bank is essential,” Farrar said. “I just wish there was more of a way to make the students know about it.”

“From the beginning, because there is a lot of people that come in and tell me‘ I didn’t even know you guys were here’, and we try to do advertising, but it’s really hard to get the students aware.

“For me and many new students away from home for the first time, the food bank is absolutely essential and has kept me and many others from missing a meal. As students and faculty, we should be more aware of getting information out to the general SFCC body so we may all enjoy the benefits of being involved in higher education without having to deal with the stereotypical shortcomings of college life … .”

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Details for SFCC 2018-19 graduation Things to know leading up to graduation and during the day of the ceremony Winnie Killingsworth The Communicator For hundreds of SFCC students, the end of finals week will have a bit more pomp and circumstance that most quarters.

First you need to pick up your cap and gown. They’re free and graduates are required to wear them in the ceremony. To pick them up, you’ll go to the Senate Chambers. Those are in Bldg. 17 (the Student Union Building), rooms 137 and 138. Stop by from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. May 29; from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

May 30, or from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-6:30 p.m..May 31. If you’re not able to pick it up, arrangements can be made. A written note with your signature and that identifies the person popping by for you is required. Whoever you have grabbing it for you will need photo ID. If you earned any awards or cords, you’ll also get them with your cap and gown. A cumula-

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tive 4.0 GPA means you get the SFCC President’s Scholar Medal. If your cumulative GPA was 3.50 or higher then you’ll wear the gold honor cord. The cumulative GPA as of Winter 2019 is how they determine if you’ll have either of these awards for the graduation ceremony. If you’re a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces you’ll have a red, white and blue cord called the Americana cord.

If you’d like to get graduation announcements when you pick up your cap and gown, stop by the bookstore. You can get 12 personalized ones for $12.99 plus tax.

The theme for this year’s ceremony is “The Next Big Step!” The ceremony will be at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena (where concerts are) at 7 p.m. on June 14. But if you’re a graduate, you need to be there by 6 p.m. Head for the entrance on the south side of the area. It’s by the Flour Mill.

There won’t be any storage, so only bring what you want to hold for hours. There will also be plenty of standing, so when picking what

shoes to wear, keep that in mind.

Also, there will be no child care at the event.

Parking is free so no need to worry about that. This day is all about celebrating your hard work!

If you have loved ones who aren’t able to make it to the ceremony, there is a live stream available. It will be on the SFCC home page all day, so those using it can make sure it works before the ceremony begins.

After you’ve arrived at the Arena, there will be tables in the lower southeast corridor where you’ll pick up a reader card. This is important. You need to grab it for your name to be read in the ceremony. The cards will also direct you to your lineup position.

It will take approximately two hours for the ceremony. During the ceremony, there will be a professional photographer taking pictures. They will be available a couple days after the graduation.

To be notified when they are, fill out the online form at http://www. gradphotos.biz/.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you have any disabilities that need accommodation, contact the Disability Support Services office at (509) 5334166 for details.

For more details about graduation, scan this QR Code to be taken to SFCC’s page all about it.

Congratulations on completing your degree! Best of luck on your next big step.

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Editor’s music picks of the month Madison’s suggestions

Winnie’s suggestions

Music that’s on repeat:

Music that’s on repeat:

-Map of the Soul: PERSONA -BTS -Bloodline - Ariana Grande -In My Room - Jacob Collier -Voicenotes - Charlie Puth

New releases I love:

-SO MANY SONGS...

My playlist “Oxygen” has over 100 songs including: -Wonderful Life - Zendaya -Death Of A Bachelor - Panic! At The Disco -Witchcraft - Frank Sinatra - Count On Me - Bruno Mars

New releases I love:

-Free Spirit - Khalid -COMPLAINT - Watsky -Hard Place - H.E.R. -Sucker - The Jonas Brothers

Music that’s coming soon:

-Sing to Me Instead - Ben Platt -Sucker - The Jonas Brothers -Me! - Taylor Swift feat. Brendon Urie

Music that’s coming soon:

-Happiness Begins - The Jonas Brothers -Dedicated - Carly Rae Jepsen -Bastille - Doom Days -ATEEZ Comeback

Songs to chill out to:

-Happiness Begins The Jonas Brothers -SHE IS COMING - Miley Cyrus

Songs to chill out to:

-forever rain - RM -Landed - Ben Folds -Clouds - Before You Exit -Behind The Sea - Panic! At The Disco

Songs that hype me up:

-Don’t Worry Be Happy Bobby McFerrin -The Rainbow Connection - Kermit the Frog -Beyond the Sea - Bobby Darin -This is How You Walk On Gary Lightbody and Johnny Mcdaid

Songs that hype me up:

-Make Me Feel - Janelle Monáe

-Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson

-Promise - Lukas Graham -Love Scenario - iKON -134340 - BTS

-Poker Face - Lady Gaga

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-The Climb - Miley Cyrus -Waterloo - Abba -Gaelic Storm - Scalliwag -Cant Take My Eyes Off You Frankie Valli and The 4 Seasons

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Why did I choose community college?

What brought me to SFCC and how I discovered my passion here Madison Pearson

The Communicator It was never an option for me, not even a plan B; I wasn’t going to go to community college.

My senior year of high school, I was accepted into multiple universities in-state as well as outof-state. I had committed to the University of Montana as an English major, been assigned a room, scheduled my classes, but with no college savings, I had to decline admission last minute. I was then left with no plan B or C. With images of the stereotypical college experience floating around in my mind, I was hit with a major reality check when I had to make a plan B out of nothing.

Heartbroken and disappointed, I pulled myself together and looked at my options. I didn’t have many that were viable. It was almost too late to accept admission to EWU by that point, and out-ofstate was too expensive, so, I hastily applied to SFCC as a last resort.

I was afraid that I was going to miss out on typical college experiences, not make friends and begrudgingly go to my classes wishing that I was somewhere else.

This path was never in my plans, not even something I considered momentarily. Looking back, I had a right to feel upset given the circumstances; however, I now view it as one of the best mishaps I’ve ever experienced.

SFCC allowed me to explore options that I hadn’t previously thought about, and that’s the beauty of a community college.

As a student, you’re given so much opportunity and guidance to fulfill any dreams you might have. You can try out different classes in different areas of study, and decide what you want to do at a low cost.

I often think back and imagine what my life would be like if I hadn’t chosen SFCC as my plan B. Maybe I would be studying English like I had intended. I’m not sure if I would have ever tried out the music route, or if I would have discovered my love for journalism

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Madison started on The Communicator staff in the fall of 2017. Before joining the journalism department at SFCC, she was a music student. After discovering that music was not her calling, journalism welcomed her with open arms and she’s been here ever since, rediscovering her passion for writing and photography through the program.

and news production.

Not only did choosing community college help me out with deciding my career path, but it also helped my family financially.

Community colleges are much cheaper than state schools; saving you money while obtaining those sweet gen-eds that everyone needs no matter where you are. In total, fees and tuition at aommunity colleges end up being about $32,000 cheaper than at public 4-year state school per year.

The atmosphere at a community college is obviously much different than that of a four-year school. You are surrounded by people from all different walks of life, people who are at different stages

in life than you, and also people who are just like you. Diversity is always present, which is important in any setting.

I’ve never felt so welcomed and at peace than I have at SFCC. Community colleges allow students to make real connections with professors and faculty, which in turn, helps the student feel at ease and more comfortable in their school environment.

Sometimes, community college comes with a negative connotation, but I’ve had only positive experiences at SFCC. Community college is for everyone. I find it so important to keep community college as an option in your mind no matter the

point in your life that you’re at.

Community college builds determined, hard-working students who strive to succeed in their future endeavors.

Some, like me, may just end up here by chance, but after a while, I realized that I am lucky to find myself here.

Whether it was plan A, B, or even C, community college can help kickstart passion and determination that grows into something so much more.

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Choosing community college cont.

A choice that was dreaded ended up being one of the best decisions ever made Winnie Killingworth The Communicator Whenever I thought about where I’d attend for my college education, community college was never an option.

I never thought of it as college. People who went to two year schools were individuals who didn’t have a plan or couldn’t get into a four year university.

My little sister did Running Start at SFCC and was always singing its’ praises. She encouraged me to look at it as did other family members and close friends.

I initially started at SCC in the paralegal program. The goal was to work as a paralegal while pursing a law degree.

That first quarter opened my eyes in many ways. I discovered that the paralegal program was not a good fit for me. It also introduced me to why choosing community college was more of a pro than a con.

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I’ve met numerous professors who’ve encouraged and pushed me to be the best student as well as human I can be.

My lifestyle and career plans have evolved into things that keep me motivated and excited for my future.

The friends I’ve made in both my fellow students and professors have changed my life academically and personally. Without them, I don’t want to imagine what it might look like. To all of you, thank you.

Without CCS, I would not have a career plan. Or the friends I have. I would not be writing this.

The doors that have opened I would not have found had I not enrolled as a student at community college. My life would not have changed for the better.

I will graduate next month with an AA and then return next year to pursue an AS while continuing to work on The Communicator. I plan to pursue Anthropology and Marine Biology but have yet to pick a university to transfer to.

Madison Pearson | The Communicator Above: Lindsey Treffry, Nick Jackson, Winnie Killingsworth, and Madison Pearson in Times Square, New York City, NY representing SFCC’s The Communicator the CMA Conference in March 2019.

Whether you have a career path in mind or are trying to figure out what to pursue, check out CCS and encourage others to look into it as an option.

It could change your life as it did Winnie's!

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SFCC Japan Club hosts cultural day Students and attendess attend event celebrating Japanese culture Nicholas Jackson The Communicator Moving between booths and checking on the members of the Japan Club with their respective jobs, Saki Katayama helps to keep SFCC’s Japan Day on track.

The assistant student teacher is also the current adviser of the club. This is her second time being a part of Japan Day. Out of the many booths that were participating May 8 in front of the SFCC library, Saki said that she was looking forward to the Calligraphy demonstration the most, or maybe wearing Yukatas.

Calligraphy is an art form that consists of the written language, it is widely used in advertisement and professional art pieces. The Yukata is a traditional Japanese summer piece of clothing.

Among the booths, there were traditional Japanese games, a rather challenging chopstick game, and a chance for students and attendees to try on Yukatas.

One table with traditional Japanese games had daruma otoshi, a game with a hollow Daruma doll that is set in five stacking pieces.

In the game, players try to knock out the blocks without toppling the whole thing. Like a jenga with a mini hammer. Kendama is a ball and stick game, a surprisingly difficult one. Regardless of which booth or activity it was, the people around them were smiling and laughing.

In addition to the booths run by the SFCC students, there were a few displays run by students from the Mukogawa Institute. These students were explaining their displays showing information about Japanese culture. One of which was run by two Mukogawa students. Their display was showing the dress code rules for different levels of education. They showed a few examples of the mandatory school uniforms for junior high, high school and grade school.

The rules also apply to things like haircuts, piercings and bags. Once students get into University, how-

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Photos by Nicholas Jackson | The Communicator In between the Science building and Falls gateway on SFCC campus, many people enjoy the music and attractions that the Japan club has worked on. The lanterns both say sushi, left is in hiragana, right is in kanji.

ever, there is no longer a mandatory uniform and they are allowed to wear what they choose, this freedom also applies to piercings and other personal attire.

Two other Mukogawa students were also running a display highlighting the differences between common Japanese snacks and sweets, and their American counterparts. The tastes are different with Japanese snacks drifting more for the salty taste instead of a sweet one.

“Soft candy and hard candy,” one of the students from the all-women’s school said. “The category for candies are more specific in Japan I think.”

Over the sounds of SFCC students, Mukogawa students, and general attendees, a Taiko performance boomed alongside the festivities.

Taiko refers directly to the drum that the drummer plays.

Taiko music is also the first native Japanese music to become popularized throughout the world. The music is often characterized by the simultaneous strikes of Taiko group members creating one rhythmic and hard pounding sound. The drum is struck with two Taiko Bachi sticks as opposed to using

Saki Katayama and other Japan Club memebers help to hand out Japanese food to students and attendees.

the hand.

Two booths were selling manga and other Japanese pop culture items, such as plushies and dolls.

Two booths were run by SFCC’s Anime and Japanese clubs.

No Japanese Day would be complete without some delicious Japanese food. Maki Sushi, Inari (rice wrapped around fried tofu),

tonkatsu (Japanese dfried chicken), and a few other side dishes were served.

“I’m looking forward to students exploring Japanese culture and food,” said Yasuka Huff, Japanese instructor at SFCC. Traditional games, food, music, and information on a different culture who could ask for more?

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Grammy-winning artist plays on campus Maurice ‘Mobetta’ Brown joins Soul’d U Out for jazz, hip hop jam Disean Killian

The Communicator Grammy Award-winner and jazz trumpeter Maurice “Mobetta” Brown performed May 10 in the SFCC Music Building Auditorium.

After his soundcheck and before the performance, The Communicator was able to learn more about his music.

What do you love most about being a musician?

What I enjoy most about being a musician is that I get to travel to a lot of cool places, that otherwise I wouldn’t have gotten to check out.

Where do you draw your inspiration from and what musicians inspire you?

A lot of people inspire me, like Herbie Hancock, Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard, Roy Hargrove, Louis Pain … John Coltrane … Elvin Jones, Anderson .Paak.

Can you explain Maurice vs. Mobetta?

Maurice Brown is like more jazz and Mobetta is when I started rapping and my producer alias.

So, when I produce for Talib Kweli or Chance the Rapper or whoever you know, Anderson .Paak or whoever, is my side “Mobetta.”

You know Mobetta makes it “mo betta.” … “Maurice vs Mobetta” (album) was basically all the songs from “The Cycle of Love” (album) remixed ... So, I remixed it all with a bunch of dope producer friends of mine. People like Talib Kweli and Prodigy from Mobb Deep, Jean Grae, Consequence from G.O.O.D. music (record label), and also myself rapping on it ... I had a great time recording it.

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Photos by Disean Killian| The Communicator Maurice “Mobetta” Brown, second from left, takes a bow after his performance with band Soul’d U Out on May 10 at the Music Building Auditorium on the SFCC campus.

What’s the biggest problem you have had to overcome this far?

I guess the biggest problem I’ve had to overcome this far was the acceptance of hip-hop music in jazz. … When I was putting (my “Hip to Bop” album) together, there was a lot of resistance to it just by the title. People didn’t even check it out, but eventually, there was a whole cult following of me.

That’s the whole way it started, then they followed the cycle of love and then I think “Maurice vs Mobetta” took the mood down.

What kind of advice would you have for any young aspiring artist?

I would say be original, that’s really important … You know being a clone of somebody else, is not going to cut it.

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05.16.2019

The Communicator

Sasquatch men are East Region Champs

Nick Jackson | The Communicator The CCS men’s baseball team, 19-8 in their league and 28-15 overall, became the 2019 NWAC East Region Champions on Saturday, May 11 in Pasco, Wash. Check out the next issue of The Communicator for a story on the championship team, as well as some star Sasquatch recruits.

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