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We all know him for his shirt-less roles in “Twilight,” but in the new action movie “Abduction,” Taylor Lautner only takes his shirt off twice. Only one time do we see his abs, leaving a lot of female fans disappointed. Besides the lack of Lautner’s abs, “Abduction,” still left more to be desired. Even the [...]
What happens to a muse when she is no longer a muse? How much is a picture worth when it’s all you have left of yourself? Pablo Picasso had many muses in his lifetime. Most of them were his lovers. “Adoration of Dora,” a University of Idaho play, explored the other side of Picasso’s canvas. [...]
NIC choirs held a free concert previewing the upcoming year Oct. 19 in the First Presbyterian Church in Coeur d’Alene. The performance featured songs from the Cardinal Chorale, Jazz Co., and the NIC Chamber Singers. The concert placed a heavy emphasis on multilingualism for two of the three choirs. The Jazz Co. took a different [...]
The lights flashed outside of the entrance to Schuler Auditorium, a sign that the symphony was minutes from beginning. Patrons hurried in before the doors closed to avoid sitting in the balcony section until intermission. The sound was no worse from the balcony however, and the mad figures on the stage seemed that much more [...]
An NIC employee made a YouTube video about how to get free money. Financial Aid adviser Alex deGolia, 24, composed a rap with the help of family and friends. The rap lyrics were about questions students might have regarding the grant and loan process. The playful and skillful rap included some hints on how to [...]
The Mayor’s Awards ceremony honored local supporters of the arts. Mayor Sandy Bloem presented a North Idaho College art instructor with the Excellence in Arts Award Oct. 10 at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. The Mayor’s Awards in the Arts are presented by the Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission and the City of Coeur d’Alene to recognize [...]
Christine Kimball displayed her art exhibit “…a wild hare…” in the Corner Gallery of the Boswell Hall arts building. This was the first time Kimball has shown at NIC since 1995. Kimball is a local artist from Spokane, but has traveled around the world studying art. She has exhibited her works in The Kress Gallery, [...]
One may not immediately realize the unique and powerful instruments the five members of Sonos possess, when they stand on stage with no instruments in hand. The vocal group Sonos performed in NIC’s Student Union Building Oct. 12. The evening show consisted of popular hits remixed in Sonos’s own fashion, as well as a set [...]
I can’t avert my eyes from the disgusting meat feast that is “Epic Mealtime.” Like a car wreck, or an episode of Jackass, you can’t help but watch on, both horrified and fascinated. “Epic Mealtime” is a viral show about cramming together everything the American Heart Association tells you to avoid, and then stuffing your [...]
The NIC Lady Cardinals improved their winning streak to nine games and ended their final home game of the season with a win over Utah State University-Eastern last Wednesday. “I felt pretty good about it,” said middle blocker Janele Vogt, 19, business and marketing. “They definitely have good effort and they try their best, but [...]
The NJCAA runner-ups now have a better idea of what their squad will look like for the 2011-12 season. North Idaho College wrapped up the Red vs. Grey Duals on Oct. 21-22 and 10 hopefuls now stand ready to claim a national victory. The competition started at Mead High School in Spokane on Wednesday, Oct. [...]
The North Idaho College rugby club continued their season with a 24-10 road loss to the Gonzaga University club team on Saturday, Oct. 8. “Its was a tough loss, but I’m really proud of our guys,” said coach Joe Malloy. “They gave it everything they had the whole time against a deeper and obviously more [...]
The men and women’s golf teams competed in the NIC Invite at the Avondale Golf Club in Hayden on Oct. 9 and 10. The NIC men’s “B” team won the tournament by overcoming an eight stroke deficit to the Community Colleges of Spokane. The women’s team placed fourth in the tournament. “I was impressed with [...]
The NIC men’s team have made an unexpected comeback and have qualified for the West District Final. Their last few matches have proved that have they have the spirit and energy it takes to compete at districts. “I’m super glad we made it to districts,” said Eli Kesselheim,19, science, Bozeman, Mont. “I can’t wait to [...]
The NIC softball team wrapped up the fall season on Oct. 15 and 16 with two home wins against area teams. The team ended the season with a record of 5-3-1. The Lady Cards swept the Northwest Wildfire in three six-inning scrimmages on Oct. 16 and beat the CDA Crush on Oct. 15 in two [...]
North Idaho is abundant with rivers and creeks for fly fishing. NIC’s new fly fishing club may be the start of a great and enjoyable recreational activity for many beginner and veteran fishermen. There’s nothing like the sounds of a cool river or creek at your feet while casting a fly out over the water. [...]
The NIC men’s basketball team lost their first game of the season on home court Saturday, Oct. 22 against the Seattle Mountaineers 82-76. Top scorers for NIC included Cole Luckett with 15 points and Jordan McCloud with 13 points. Tyrell Lewis and Keon Lewis each recovered three rebounds. The Cards started off strong outscoring the [...]
The Lady Cards sustained their first loss 0-2 on Oct. 15 against Colorado University Club team. The game was a physical match with several close attempted shots from both teams. The first goal scored against the Cards was in the first 30 minutes, when keeper Hannah Slinkard came sliding out to take the pass and [...]
It has never been a better time to be a Cardinal. No doubt, I’ve been all about our school’s amazing athletic program this year, since I’ve witnessed our Lady Cards showcase an unstoppable drive to be the best. Women’s soccer pushed the envelope to 12 wins before they received their first loss and the volleyball [...]
Service with a smile A group of 53 community members met and volunteered their time Oct. 8 to help make a difference in our city by participating in the annual Day of Service. They split into groups and went everywhere from Priest River to the basement of the SUB to do the activity of their [...]
financial aid to job outlook issues discussed The Student Union Building hosted a College Information Night Oct. 13 with ten different workshops to choose from, along with free pizza and soft drinks. Local colleges and various NIC programs were also on hand distributing free information. Dean Bennett, director of student activities, said, “I guarantee your [...]
Campus cites many reasons Judy Boyce is deserving An NIC employee has been honored with the October 2011 Sterling Silver Award. “I’m very touched that my co-workers think enough of me to nominate me,” said Judy Boyce, Qualified Worker Retraining Program Coordinator. “It was a total surprise to me.” Boyce explained that she is retiring [...]
Larceny, theft, vandalism among highest criminal offenses listed NIC recently updated the crime statistics for the 2010 year in compliance with the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990, or the “Clery Bill.” The Clery Bill is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose information about crime on and around their [...]
NIC STUDENTS HELP ORGANIIZE 99% Rally Coeur d’Alene got a taste of the national phenomenon known as “occupy Wall Street” when approximately 100 people gathered to demonstrate support for the cause and peacefully protest in Coeur d’Alene Oct 15. Touting signs proclaiming “No More Bailouts,” ”Greed Sucks” and “I can’t afford a politician, so I [...]
“Paper or plastic?” is not just a question asked in grocery stores anymore. It can now be applied to the new financial aid process at NIC. Beginning this semester, NIC entered a modern era where paper checks can be a memory of yesteryear. Students have three options when choosing a method for receiving financial aid: [...]