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Volume 50 Issue 1 October 18, 2018 - November 7, 2018

ommunicator Spokane Falls Community College

New wheels in Spokane Features: Page 9 SPORTS: VOLLEYBALL

NEWS: LISA BROWN

ARTS: MERRY MEN

CONTENTS Page 2

A letter from the editor

One year ago, I began my first quarter on staff at The Communicator. I was thrown into an editor position right away. Having a background in photography prepared me for the job; however, I’d come to learn I would face new challenges in the next two years, and love it. Growing up, I wrote short stories. They were all about fantasy lands, wizards, castles and duels. The stories always ended the same way, happily. Once I was in high school, I knew that I wanted to write for a living. I took all the advanced writing classes and continued writing for fun. I wrote novels that surpassed 50,000 words but again, the ending was always the same, happy. Then I was a senior and I was paying more attention to the news. The 2016 presidential election was in full force and I was dead set on making sure I was informed. I never paid much thought to how

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WELCOME BACK TO CLASS our news was produced, until mentions of "fake news" were being thrown around. Eventually, I found myself at SFCC and when I enrolled in a journalism class, I was stumped. For the first time in my life I was struggling to write. I was scared. Maybe writing wasn’t for me. Soon enough, I started allowing myself to stray from what I already knew about writing. I worked agonizingly hard at writing on deadline, to conform to rules of newswriting, and at making sure I was challenging myself. I’m so passionate about journalism because of the ever-growing need we have for the truth it seeks. Not all endings have to be happy, and journalism allows history to be documented. As such, I’m so excited to be the Editor in Chief during The Communicator’s 50th year and overjoyed to be able to share my passion for journalism with my fellow students.

A letter from the adviser

On a crisp fall day in 2009, I was writing my first article for The Communicator. I was nervous, but I was mostly excited. That rough, grammatically imperfect story about construction helped launch my time in journalism, eventually landing me as Editor in Chief. From there, I transferred to the University of Idaho where I graduated with a journalism degree. I had stints at The Moscow-Pullman Daily News and The Lewiston Tribune. Now, I work at The Spokesman-Review. Nearly a decade after my first steps at SFCC, I'm back. Buildings have sprung up (some a result of the construction I wrote on years ago), but the canopy of trees are the same: unforgettable. When my past adviser Jason Nix pushed me to apply as adjunct adviser of the paper, I felt those freshmen nerves again. But as I was hired, and day by day, those nerves dissolve as I see the excitement in my students' eyes. It's a familiar feeling. To be the voice of campus. To see a first article published, in ink, permanent. As we celebrate the 50th year, please remember journalists are vitally important to this campus and they, like myself, all have to start somewhere. So let's hold strong to be sure that "somewhere," The Communicator, exists in another 50 years.

NEWS

3 LISA BROWN 4 STOLEN VEHICLES/ GYM UPDATE

SPORTS

5 WOMEN'S SOFTBALL/ VOLLEYBALL

FEATURES 6 7 8 9

ASG 50TH ANNIVERSARY HUMANS VS. ZOMBIES LIME BIKES/ PEDAL KARTS

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10 MERRYMEN

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News

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Lemonade opens dialogue with students Lisa Brown visits campus and speaks to students Madison Pearson The Communicator Students were greeted with flags waving in the autumn air and a sea of blue shirts as they walked onto campus on Oct. 2. SFCC recently held an event called Lemonde with Lisa in which Lisa Brown, a Washington 5th District congressional candidates and challenger of longtime incumbent Cathy McMorris Rodgers, gave a speech and spoke to students. “I’m a supporter,” said Anna Fruehauf. “I’m really excited to see her in person.” In 2005, Brown became the first Democratic woman in the state to hold the position of Senate Majority Leader. “I align with her beliefs,” Fruehauf said. “Who we elect affects our future’s so greatly.” On SFCC’s campus, all of the ASG members in executive positions are women. “Many executive positions are held by mostly men,” said Nicholas Lee, an attendee of the event. “So I think that seeing women in those positions is liberating and important, especially in our current society.” Brown was elected to the state legislature in 1992 and was then elected into the senate in 1996. “I’m running for Congress because I’d like everyone to have the same kind of education opportunity that I had,” Brown said. Brown is a first-generation college graduate and holds a doctorate. Lisa’s website states that she would not have been able to attain her PhD without federal financial aid. “I’ll just ask you a question,” Brown said. “If you can refinance your car loan, shouldn’t you be able to refinance a student loan?” The crowd erupted in cheers

SFCC’s ASG poses with 5th District congressional candidate, Lisa Brown, center.

as Brown continued to speak about her views on financial aid for college students. “We need to provide relief for students who will grow up in this generation,” she said. “The people who will be starting businesses, form families, buy houses and engage in public service. “The Declaration of Independence says ‘life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.’ ” she said. “How will we make our founding documents true if we don’t have universal healthcare?” Brown makes it a point to get out and campaign for herself by going door to door in her district. “When I go knocking on doors for my campaign I see people of all ages.” said Brown. “Most people tell me they are registered to vote but they’re unsure how to get out there and cast their ballots.” On campus there has been an obvious push to get students to vote. Flyers are hung in the SUB and members of ASG walk around at events and urge students to register. “I think our campus is very proactive,” Fruehauf said. “They’re doing a great job at getting students ready to vote.”

SFCC’s website has a whole page dedicated to showing students how to register to vote and cast their ballots. “Our country needs us all,” Brown said. “We need to exercise our vote and our voices.” Though an on-campus debate never happened between the two candidates, ASG raffled off tickets to the 5th Congressional debate that was held at the Fox Theatre on Oct. 17. Nearing the end of her speech, Brown spoke about the recent filming of the TV show Z-Nation that took place in Spokane. “One of the things I’m really proud of is helping to create more economic prosperity in Eastern Washington,” Brown said, “They came to me and said there was no film or motion picture incentive. “We created a motion picture and film program 10 years ago,” Brown said. “We now have Z-Nation being filmed here in Spokane.” Brown says that when she visited the set a few weeks ago that she found out there were Zombies for Lisa. “But the undead can’t vote,” she said. “But you can! So please do.”

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An educated vote sfcc.spokane.edu/ For-Our-Students/ Student-Engagement/ Leadership/VoterRegistration Register To Vote: www.usa.gov/ register-to-vote Brown’s site: lisabrownforcongress. com/ McMorris Rodgers site: https://mcmorris. house.gov/

4 News SFCC car prowlings on the rise The Communicator

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Campus security sees more crime than in previous year By Nicholas Rollins The Communicator

On-campus car prowlings are on the rise and have been a problem for staff and students alike. In the first month of the 2018-19 school year, SFCC has had seven car prowlings reported. During the 2017-18 school year, only five were reported. When Ken DeMello, the director of the Office of Campus Safety and Security here at SFCC, was interviewed about the recent car prowlings on campus. “A vehicle prowler is someone who enters a vehicle unlawfully to commit a crime,” DeMello said. “Car prowlings are simply crimes of opportunity,” DeMello said. “Every single car prowling has occurred because they’ve gotten into a car to take a particular item that is visible and of value. These items range from laptops, purses, and backpacks to iPods and debit or credit cards left in view or on the seat. Campus security also recently added a new device that has license plate recognition to help aid in

squelching crime, DeMello said in a recent ASG meeting. Sarah Peterson, a second-year SFCC student said although she had not fallen victim to car prowlers, she felt that, “students should be made aware of this issue.” “I think they should put up security cameras and more signs in the parking lot,” she said. Car prowlings don’t just occur on campus. They are occurring throughout all of Spokane County. Deputy David Morris, who is the Crime Prevention Deputy for the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said, “This is a big problem everywhere.” Morris agreed that car prowlings are crimes of opportunity. “Make sure you keep your car doors locked and all items out of sight,” he said. “Park in well-lit areas or in areas with a lot of activity,” Morris said Spokane County deputies and Spokane police no longer respond to car prowlings. “However you should report these car prowlings, to Crime Check at (509) 456-2233,” Morris said. “If this occurs in the county, a S.C.O.P.E. volunteer can come out to take fingerprints.”

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So, just what can you do to protect yourself from being a car prowling victim? · Do not leave your keys in the ignition. · Keep your windows closed. · Before you walk away from your car, make sure it is locked and all items are out of sight. · Park in well-lighted areas. · Park in high-traffic areas, not in secluded areas. · Do not leave laptops, purses, backpacks, diaper bags, cell phone chargers, or even small amounts of change in view. If you find yourself a victim of a car prowling, make sure to report this to Director DeMello or any one of the campus safety officers, who can be located in building 17. You can call their office at (509) 533-3333. You should also make sure to call Crime Check to make a report, as well.

Who can use the newly renovated gym? By AK Llyr

The Communicator The newly renovated gym has a lot to offer Spokane Falls Community College students. With the addition of an elevator, the gym floor is now in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act for the first time since the original construction decades ago. The multi-story expansion of the facilities, along with a larger fitness center, offers a wide variety of options for SFCC students to get fit and workout, if they can get past the confusion over who must pay for the facility’s and how much.

In 2017, there was much confusion over gym fees, and over who should have free access to the gym. There is still some lingering confusion this year. As of Oct. 8, the registration office, the information desk in building 17 and the cashier’s office were still informing students there were gym membership fees if students were not full time, and flyers at information desk stated the gym was free for full-time students. Some representatives at the information booth and the cashier’s office were erroneously informed that free gym memberships were for full-time students only. When the Director of Student Funded Programs Heather McKenzie WaitE was asked about

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students having to pay gym membership fees in 2017, she said, “There was at first, then we went back to Athletics and said, ‘No, we gave you money to that students didn’t have to pay that additional fee.’ So, winter quarter they were given access and anyone paid that annual membership was given a rebate, was returned money.” “It is supposed to be all fee-paying student,” said Ken Burrus, district dean for physical education and director of athletics, in reference to free access to the facilities. Currently every student is assessed an $8.53 fee per credit for the gym, and are encouraged by Burrus to utilize the facilities.

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Sports

Sasquatch volleyball eyeing perfect season History is being made as Spokane is first team to go undefeated since joining NWAC By Jason Lybbert The Communicator

Courtesy photo With six games left in the regular 2018-2019 Spokane Sasquatch volleyball team season, the Spokane Sasquatch volleyball team is on the verge of an undefeated season. set of twins as well as triplets on the team. Spokane has also claimed the top The triplets all played Volleyball for spot in the Under Armour Volleyball Mead High School while the twins played Coaches Poll for three straight weeks. for Kiona-Benton High School in Benton The Sasquatch 28-0, overall 9-0 in City, Washington. conference, sit alone in first place atop the Spokane has usually defeated teams East region with six games left to play. in straight sets, except for North Idaho “This year’s team has a very unique twice, Bellevue and Blue Mountain. dynamic,” said Katlyn Mataya, the assisSpokane leads the league in kills per tant coach of the Spokane volleyball team. set with 13.67 and assists per set with “The girls have a great connection on and 13.00. The Sasquatch are also first in off the court.” points per set with 17.9. Spokane is also four time runner-up “They plan for each match the same for the Northwest Athletic Conference way,” Mataya said. Championship, and won the championSpokane has a hitting percentage of ship back in 2009. 0.276,good enough for first place overall. “This team competes as hard at pracIf you haven’t been to a match at tice as they do in matches,” Mataya said. SFCC “the atmosphere is incredible” MaBefore coming to Spokane, Maytaya taya said. was an assistant coach at Burlington-EdBack in week four of the season, ison High School in Bow, Washington. Alisha Straw was named Under Armour During her days as a player, she won a Athlete of the Week. The sophomore outstate championship and went undefeated. side hitter saw 18 sets, had five blocks, 60 She also won Gatorade Player of the Year, kills,17 aces and 47 digs. and was a prep All-American. And just announced in week seven, “They respect each opponent,” MaLindsey Russell was named Under Armour taya said. “With each opponent comes a Athlete of the Week. The freshman middle dynamic coach and a great game plan.” blocker had 88 assists, 6 kills, 6 aces, 30 One of those players is Joelle Mahow- digs and 3 blocks. ald. “Often times other athletes sit front “She brings it every day in practice,” row, loud and having a good time,” MataMataya said about Mahowald. “She has ya said. made a huge impact, she has a great attitude and is very competitive.” If you go The middle hitter was named Under Armour Player of the Week the first week There are two more chances to of the season. catch the Sasquatch at home. Tickets The sophomore middle hitter saw 12 are $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and sets, had 34 kills, along with nine blocks, both CCS students and CCS employees and had nine aces. get in for free with school ID. Other players on the team include a

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5 CCS softball team seeks the NWAC title The Communicator Oct.18. 2018

By Nicholas Jackson The Communicator

Spokane Sasquatch women’s softball has their goal set on the title this year. A rather daunting task, but the team is assured that it is something they can and will achieve this season. The last time Spokane brought home the title was in 2015. CCS is in in the Northwest Athletic Conference or NWAC. The team is working hard to come together as a unit to strive for the NWAC this year. “I think work ethic is a really big part of the competition here,” said Erica Olsen, freshman catcher from Salt Lake City. The team has been putting in the work to make sure they have the competitive edge this season. There are many incoming freshmen on the team, but this doesn’t appear to have had any effect on the team’s spirit. The youth of the team seems only to feed their drive toward making it a championship season. “We’re going to win the NWAC again!” Olsen said. The players on the team sound energetic while they talk in the dugout. With

high expectations it appears as though they are ready to start making strides in the season. The competition this season looks to be a rather steep hurdle for the team to overcome. Many of the other teams in the conference are also coming into the season with coaching changes. With the experience of head coach Lindsie Scholwinski and the eager enthusiasm of incoming freshmen players like Olsen, it is more than possible to see the team bring the title back to SFCC this season. Scholwinski was an ace pitcher on the team during the 2015 season. Racking up an astounding 29-0 record, with a 0.81 ERA. She received NWAC player of the year honors. Hopes around the CCS softball program this season are high. CCS Athletic Director Ken Burrus in an interview with NWAC online spoke of how coming into the season with coach Scholwinski has turned more than a few heads. He said he is excited for the team’s growth beneath the watch of head coach Scholwinski. “Lindsie will be a great addition to the Sasquatch team,” Burrus said.

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News

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Associated Student Government is not what it used to be ASG advisers talk election selections, student body AK Llyr The Communicator What does the ASG do? How do we elect our representatives, or do we? How can we get involved? These are questions that many new and existing students may have. According to the preamble of the ASG constitution, there are several goals that the student body through the ASG set out to accomplish, including “suitable representation, exercising of free speech, participate in educational decisions at SFCC, better college-community relations and provide varied opportunities for students.” SFCC no longer has direct student body elections of any of the positions for ASG. While club liasons are directly elected by the student body, the liasons then select two of their number to fill the club representative positions on the ASG. This is much different then when SFCC was founded in 1967 and has only been the practice for the past several years. Today’s ASG is not directly elected by the student body. Currently all the positions in student government, from president to special events programmer, are current students selected by committees, made up of previous and current members of the ASG. Heather McKenzie WaitE, the director of student funded programs, provided several insights into how the ASG functions, how it is organized, what they do and how students can participate. McKenzie WaitE is a 13-year veteran of Spokane Falls Community College and while technically not a member of the ASG, as the director of student funded programs she is the staff adviser who helps guide the students as they perform their duties. McKenzie WaitE was on the SFCC campus staff several years

AK Llyr | The Communicator The meeting of the SFCC Associated Student Govenment is seen Thursday, Oct. 11. President Malvika Shriwas presiding (center/rear) along with SFCC’s ASG staff advisor Director of Student Funded Programs Heather McKenzie WaitE (rear/left).

ago, when direct elections took place. “Students would put all the candidates in the newspaper prior to election day and students would do little writeups on the candidates ... But the reason we moved away from elections, is there was no competition between positions. It was like, one person for president, one person for vice president,” McKenzie WaitE said. “Almost never would they have multiple people running for the same position,” McKenzie WaitE said. “And some we had vacancies completely, like no one ran at all for the position.” According to McKenzie WaitE, these challenges led the student government to reinvent the ASG. “The students decided that they needed to try a new process,” she said. “And so they did some work to do that. They had to make some constitutional changes to do that.” “The president, and two vice presidents are hired by the previous year’s hiring committee, which is made up the previous year’s pres-

ident, two vice presidents and the two club reps from the ASG,” McKenzie WaitE said. “So, they are all ASG members they are hired from. They are not campus staff.” Director of Marketing Emily Rowe is a returning student to SFCC, with a background in graphic design. “I got hired in May,” she said. ”I was introduced by actually one of the club liaisons because she was in my program. The position of director of marketing was open … it’s preferred that somebody that has experience with graphic design fills the position.” “I actually got 50 signatures,” she said. “I had to have a high enough GPA, I also had the experience of the programs we use to make posters.” ASG is a job, and all the positions are paid positions. To succeed in ASG requires persistence and a lot of work. Word of mouth, seeing a flyer or poster, or stopping by the ASG office is only the first step. You must fill out the application, go through the interview process, be a good fit for the position and be

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selected by the hiring committee. For those wondering if it is worth it, even the process of applying is a learning opportunity. Every person who applies, will get an interview and feedback. The president, academic vice president and activities vice president are selected by the outgoing hiring committee, which is composed of the outgoing president and the two vice presidents, along with the two club representatives who are themselves elected by and from the ranks of the previous year’s club liasons, McKenzie WaitE said. After the new president and VPs have been selected, they along with the two elected club representatives select the rest of the ASG staff. Elections are held in the first weeks of spring quarter with the new officers filling their positions in the fall. Associated Student Government is a rewarding opportunity to those who can put in the effort, an opportunity well worth a stopping in at the ASG office in Student Union building.

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Anniversary

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SFCC newspaper celebrates its 50th year on campus The Communicator publishes 50th anniversary edition Staff reports The Communicator The Spokane Falls Community College newspaper, The Communicator, has been a part of student culture and history since this time 50 years ago. Here are some clippings from the archives, which can be found in the SFCC library. Thank you for celebrating our 50th anniversary. We hope our journalism endeavors can continue through the decades and continue to inform, educate and impact our student body. Elijah Rollins | The Communicator

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Features

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Tag! You’re the walking dead SFCC students and staff participate in a zombie themed game of tag Shelby Witt The Communicator The SFCC student government is facilitating a week long live-action game of tag called Humans vs. Zombies, a game where the objective is to remain human for as long as possible. The game of Humans vs. Zombies (HvZ) originated at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland in 2005 by a small group of students looking to have some fun with the popular zombie craze on their own college campus. Since the conception of the HvZ game 13 years ago, it has gained international attention and participation. On the SFCC campus, the HvZ game of tag is open to all staff, faculty, and students wanting to play so long as they attend an orientation meeting and sign a waiver. The game will be played Oct. 15-19. “It’s crazy but its so fun,” said Annie Powell of the SFCC ASG. “I’ve met so many students, its incredible.” The game begins when an original zombie, “patient zero”, that is drawn randomly from a list of all participating humans. The rules of the game are simple. Once patient zero is chosen, it is their job to infect as many humans as possible by tagging them and turning them into zombies. Humans try their best to outrun the growing zombie population or temporarily defend themselves by “stunning” a zombie with a balledup pair of socks. This year, 2 students were chosen as patient zero,Tato Darjany and Robbyn Yeager. “I was pretty excited to be chosen as patient zero and quickly turned on my friends,” said Yeager.

An infected zombie, in bandana, chases a human through campus Tuesday, Oct.16.

“I even proclaimed myself “Robbyn Queen of Zombies.” All players participating in the game are identified by a name tag that is to be carried with them and the fluorescent orange bandana they wear. Zombies wear a bandana around their head, and humans wear their bandana around their arm. Once a human is tagged by a zombie, they must give the zombie their name tag and move their bandana from their arm to their head. “If you like a competitive game of tag, and you like zombies, it’s going to be awesome fun,” said Cameron Stephens a previous participant in the Humans vs. Zombies game. The Humans vs. Zombies game comes to a close on Friday Oct. 19 with a party in the Student Union Building. SFCC’s Humans vs. Zombies game is being sponsored by local Halloween stores

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and there will be prizes for the zombie that tags the most people as well as the last human standing by the end of the game. “I’m looking forward to the

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zombie bash on Friday,” said Yeager. “And of course, not having to chase people down. I don’t think my legs can take much more running.”

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Pedal Karts come to Riverfront Park Elijah Rollins

The Communicator While Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane is undergoing a facelift due to construction, new attractions are being added to activate interest in the park. The most recent edition is the pedal karts, which can be rented near the Skating Ribbon. Jonathan Moog, the director of Riverfront Spokane, spoke about the edition of three pedal karts. “They are four-wheeled bikes, with a low-gear ratio,” Moog said. Moog said the inspiration for the carts came from the Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in California, where Moog was previously employed. “The karts are easy to operate,” he said. “They have a primary front seat that can be moved back and forth to accommodate the driver.” There’s even opportunity for the whole family. “Additionally, they have a back seat, which can accommodate a toddler up to 60 pounds,” Moog said. The pedal karts were purchased and put in to use just recently on Sept. 22. The pedal karts cost about $600 each. “They have been a good investment for the park and we are recovering the cost of the investment of those already,” Moog said. Moog said the additional revenue earned from the pedal karts will be put back into programming and

other initiatives for the park. Helmets are provided at no cost, if you choose not to bring your own and must be worn throughout the park due to the city helmet ordinance. Failure to wear a helmet could result in a fine of up to $68. Citations can be written by Spokane police officers or the Riverfront Park Rangers. “The pedal karts are not street legal,” Moog said. “So they need to stay in Riverfront Park, or on the Centennial Trail.” Moog said the karts are still in the test phase, and the department plans to add additional karts next year. “In fact, we are looking at possibly adding a quad, family-sized bike that sits four people and is motor assisted. We may add that next year, or the year after,” he said. The pedal karts are maintained by two electro-mechanical technicians who also maintain the Sky Ride, the Looff Carrousel, as well as the other mechanical rides. Moog indicated the pedal karts will remain available for use as long as the weather stays nice, or until the end of October.

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Hours of operation for the pedal karts are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost to rent the pedal karts range from $7.95 for onehalf hour to $9.95 for an entire hour.

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Above: A young pedal kart rider shows off his rig in downtown Spokane. Left: LimeBike bikes and scooters are another new way to get around that can be found in Riverfront Park, and all over our city center, with a much larger range.

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Arts

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‘Merrymen’ aims to revive Robin Hood SFCC’s retelling brings a twist to the classic tale By Jake Torres

The Communicator Anybody who has been part of a performance knows exactly what goes into putting on a show. This process goes unseen by the general public and members of the audience. Going behind the scenes of SFCC’s production of “Merrymen” helps demonstrate why audiences should care about and support theatre and the performance arts. “Merrymen” takes on a new approach the classic “Robin Hood” story. This time Robin Hood is played by a woman who wants to escape the “medieval ‘womanly’ routine,” said Sarah Plumb, the actress playing Robin Hood. In this version, Maid Marian, the central protagonist, is pushed into a marriage to appease the evil town sheriff. She decides to take up the mantle of a “Robin Hood” type of bandit in order to distract the sheriff from his engagement to Marian. Plumb hopes that kids see that “not all girls have to be the stay-at-home cook … you can if you want to be, but you don’t have to”. “You can call it a feminist piece,” said director Ashley Demoville, ”but it’s a feminist piece that is aware of how feminism helps men as well.” This subversion of the typical literary norm is exactly one of the things Ashley hopes audiences take away with them. This farcical comedy is geared toward all ages, but with a particular appeal for children. Ashley Demoville, the director of the production, possess a particular connection to the play. Its script was written by her

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Ashley Demoville, at right, works through a scene with “Merrymen” castmembers on Wednesday, Oct. 17.

husband, Kemuel Demoville. She notes that this connection “hasn’t changed anything that (she) really directed” but notes that “the students feel like he’s more accessible.” This is Demoville’s second time directing this particular play, the first being at Leeward Community College in Hawaii. Many of the cast members agreed that “Merrymen” is a unique production for them as actors due to its childlike tone. Their energy and eagerness comes across incredibly well during their rehearsals. There was no obvious animosity between any of the actors.

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“Merrymen” debuts Nov. 8 through 11 and Nov. 15-18 at the Spartan Theatre at 7 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinee shows on Sundays. Student admission is free.

“You get to discover new ways, you get to try different things and you fail at half of them and that’s part of the process,” Demoville said. “You really build your

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skills at creative problem-solving.” “Merrymen” shows exactly what has drawn people to the theatre for centuries: the comradery, the challenge and the enjoyment.

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Flavors

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Community farmers markets stay fresh

Summer markets may be going away as winter approaches, but fine produce is still available By Shelby Witt

The Communicator As local farmers markets come to a close for the season, access to fresh, healthy and sustainable food remains available for our community. Popular belief leads us to think that fresh produce becomes scarce in the late fall and winter months, but area farmers are sharing their knowledge of the surprising range of fresh flavors that are available. The first step in taking advantage of late season produce is knowing where to find it. The Spokane area hosts a number of community gardens and locally owned farms, many of which are more than eager to connect with the public and educate about resources. One of the most popular farmers markets in the area is the Perry Street Thursday Market, located at 924 S. Perry St. in the heart of an emerging Spokane neighborhood and small business district. “I’m always so happy to see my favorites here,” said Scott Miller, a frequent customer of the Thursday Market. “It’s a great space.” One of the many vendors that participates in the market every week is the Ace of Spades farm, owned and operated by Alex Ekins and Amy Dolomont. Ace of Spades farm cultivates organic produce on a very small piece of land just outside of downtown Spokane, but are a mighty force in Spokane’s food community. Ace of Spades farm participates in a variety of community supported agriculture programs that offer delivery services of seasonally appropriate and available produce to both local businesses and individuals. These programs offer fresh greens for up to 10 weeks at a time in the winter months.

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Former ASG member Cole Bond working at an SFCC Farmer’s Market, which are occuring Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 6 this quarter.

“It’s basically an extended seasons pass to the farm,” said Alex Ekins, co-owner of Ace of Spades. “There’s nothing quite like fresh food in the middle of winter.” There are also resources for fresh food on the SFCC campus. The ASG facilitates the Second Harvest Food Bank in the Student Union Building that will be hosting a end of season farmers market of their own on Oct. 18. The SFCC food bank helps to assists over 1,000 students and their families every academic quarter (Community Colleges of Spokane). Having access to farmers markets both on campus and in the Spokane community make it easy for students to take more control of their nutritional needs while still abiding by a student budget.

If you go: Skitch’s Food Pantry • SUB Bldg 17, Rm 139 • Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm • 509-533-4198 SFCC Farmer’s Market • SUB Lobby or Outside • Thursdays: Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 6 • Noon- until food is gone

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12 Flavors ’Tis the season for pumpkins The Communicator

Editor: Madison Pearson

10.18.2018

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This steamy pumpkin spice drink will warm your tastebuds Madison Pearson

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Instructions

Warm one cup of milk in a small pot over medium heat until it is very warm and frothy. Once heated thoroughly, add the pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanlla one by one. Turn down the heat to low and continue stirring with a whisk until blended properly. Whisk until the mixture is frothy and transfer to a mug of your choice. If desired, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon for added fall flair.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of milk • ¼ cup of canned pumpkin puree • 1 tablespoon sugar • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • Whipped cream (optional) • Cinnamon

Notes

You may make this recipe dairy free by replacing the milk with soy or unsweetened almond milk. Mixing the drink with coffee turns it into a fall favorite, the pumpkin spice latte!

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Madison Pearson | The Communicator Pumpkin spice drink after all steps are followed correctly, enjoy.