ASNIC election results in
Christina Villagomez, Webmaster/News Editor
May 6, 2013
Despite technical difficulties plaguing the voting process, NIC will see the winners of the ASNIC spring election sworn into office on May 14. Benaiah Cheevers was elected president by a margin of 50.5 percent, and Joshua Brands was elected vice president with 55.56 percent of the vote. Richard... Read More
Board of trustee motion causes controversy
Christina Villagomez, Webmaster/News Editor
May 6, 2013
After making a legally questionable motion, the board of trustees was forced to void an action regarding faculty tenure at a recent meeting. The motion, which involved discussing the creation of a public forum to discuss policies and procedures regarding tenure, was made after an April 6... Read More
Wholesale Sports closing leaves students without jobs
Christina Villagomez, Co-Webmaster/News Editor
March 26, 2013
It appeared to be business as usual at Wholesale Sports on Saturday, March 9, but the packed parking lot and busy employees belied the signals that something was amiss. Empty spaces now adorned the walls where mounted trophy animals once hung, and the occasional barren rack in a shopping aisle... Read More
Campus administrators discuss ‘Guns on Campus’
Christina Villagomez, Co-Webmaster/News Editor
March 26, 2013
Despite a recent push from gun advocates statewide, campus administrators said they will continue to shoot down the concept of students being allowed to carry firearms on campus. “It doesn’t mean that we don’t believe in Second Amendment rights, there are just places where it is not a... Read More
Graphic design students sweep ADDYs
Christina Villagomez, Co-Webmaster/News Editor
March 26, 2013
Four of NIC’s graphic design majors set sail for victory at Spokane’s annual ADDY Awards. NIC took home a record number of wins at this year’s nautically themed “Oscars” of graphic design. “We won more gold, more silver than in previous years,” said graphic design instructor Philippe... Read More
Campus Crime Log March 22
Christina Villagomez, Webmaster/News Editor
March 23, 2013
Campus Crime Log for the week of of March 22, 2013 (1) March 14: The CDAPD was notified after a unidentified female did not pay the fare for a taxi that she exited at Lee Kildow Hall. (2) March 18: A construction vehicle was vandalized in Parking Lot A. The matter was referred to the CDAPD. (3)... Read More
Campus Crime Log March 4
Christina Villagomez, Webmaster/News Editor
March 11, 2013
Campus Crime Log for the week of of March 4, 2013 (1) March 4: CDA Police were called to the Residence Hall for a student who was in possession of a possible illegal substance. (2) March 7: Report of graffiti that was found within the 2nd floor men’s bathroom in the Hedlund and Lee Kildow... Read More
Campus multicultural center proposed
Christina Villagomez, Webmaster/News Editor
March 5, 2013
A resolution endorsing the creation of a campus multicultural center was passed and signed into effect by ASNIC at a recent board meeting. The center’s proposal, which has been a year-long project of ASNIC Senator Josh Swan and Vice President for Student Services Graydon Stanley, recommended... Read More
NIC to stop distributing financial aid in lump sums
Christina Villagomez, Webmaster/News Editor
March 5, 2013
NIC will no longer pay financial aid in lump sums at the beginning of next semester. The process, called Incremental Disbursement, will result in half of the awarded amount being given to students at the beginning of the semester and the remainder to be distributed a week after midterms take... Read More
NIC President proposes new athletic center
Christina Villagomez
March 5, 2013
North Idaho College athletes may get a new home. In his presentation to the board of trustees, NIC President Joe Dunlap proposed building a new athletic events center. “When you look at how well our athletic teams have done, whether it’s wrestling or basketball or volleyball, to some degree... Read More
Student hosting house shows creating local music scene
Christina Villagomez, Co-Webmaster/News Editor
March 5, 2013
Rob MacDonald wore only a skimpy dress and a sweatband, but aside from the occasional shiver or self-conscious weight-shifting jig, he didn’t seem to acknowledge the freezing temperature of his back porch as he puffed away on a cigarette. The 23 year-old general studies major was engaged... Read More
Campus Crime Log Feb. 21
Christina Villagomez, Webmaster/News Editor
February 25, 2013
Campus Crime Log for the week of of February 21, 2013 (1) Feb. 21: An alcohol related incident resulted in the banning on a non-student from the Residence Hall. Similar Posts: None Found
Campus Crime Log Feb. 11
Christina Villagomez, Webmaster/News Editor
February 20, 2013
Campus Crime Log for the week of of February 11, 2013 (1) Feb. 11: A medical emergency was reported in Lee Kildow Hall. (2) Feb 11: Campus Security investigated the possible theft of funds from the College Skills Center. A review of surveillance tape determined that a non NIC affiliated person... Read More
Campus Crime Log Feb. 4-Feb. 7
Christina Villagomez, Webmaster/News Editor
February 11, 2013
Campus Crime Log for the week of of February 4, 2013 (1) Feb. 4 - A medical emergency was reported in Lee Kildow Hall after a student passed out in class. (2) Feb. 7 - Campus Security reported a hit-and-run that occurred on Rosenberry Drive to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department. (3)... Read More
Man fleeing police crashes near campus
Christina Villagomez, Webmaster/News Editor
February 6, 2013
A man fleeing police crashed into a median near the intersection of Northwest Boulevard and Hubbard Avenue. “Taskforce detectives and deputies had been trying to capture a wanted felon, they made a traffic stop on his vehicle,” said Captain Dan Soumas, of the Kootenai County Sheriff... Read More
Brief: Medical Response in Lee Kildow
Christina Villagomez, Webmaster/News Editor
February 4, 2013
Coeur d’Alene Fire Department EMTs responded to a medical emergency in the second story of Lee Kildow Hall today. A student reported experiencing abdominal pain and vision problems after blacking out in class. The student appeared to be capable of walking after the incident and declined... Read More
New ASNIC senators selected
Christina Villagomez, Webmaster/News Editor
February 3, 2013
ASNIC President Christopher Deane announced today the names of the three new senators to join the board. Robert Mertens, Nehemiah Musonda and Olivia Burkett will be sworn in at the next ASNIC meeting. “I corroborated [on the decision] with my Pro-Tempe, Benaiah [Cheevers], and the vice president,”... Read More
Campus Crime Log Jan. 23-Feb. 1
Christina Villagomez, Webmaster/News Editor
February 1, 2013
Campus Crime Log for the week of of January 23, 2013 1. Jan 23: There was a medical response to the Student Union Building, Health Services after a student collapsed due to breathing issues. 2. Jan. 30: Vandalism to a student vehicle was reported in the E. Hedlund parking lot. 3. Feb. 1:... Read More
New ASNIC President delays Rec Center proposal
Christina Villagomez, Webmaster/News Editor
January 30, 2013
New ASNIC President Chris Deane announced to the board of trustees that the unveiling of a Rec Center proposal is delayed until March due to large changes in the student government. The January 30 meeting was Deane’s first trustee meeting as acting president since former president, Julie... Read More
Campus Crime Log Nov. 17-Dec. 6
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
December 22, 2012
Campus crime log Dec. 22. 1. Nov. 17 – An alcohol violation involving students in the lobby of the Residence Hall was referred for disciplinary action. 2. Nov. 22 – The Coeur d’Alene Police were called for a vehicle that drove through a construction area causing damage in the... Read More
NIC to open new lactation room
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
December 9, 2012
For most, motherhood is a source of joy. For 22-year old Stephanie Gutterud, it can also be a source of unexpected stress. While the Post Falls resident juggles her psychology major and four month old daughter, she must also deal with the challenge of having chosen to breastfeed her child. “The... Read More
State denies funding for Joint Use Building
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
December 9, 2012
The final leg of NIC’s education corridor will not receive state funding. The college was denied the $4 million they requested from Idaho’s Permanent Fund Building Advisory Council to break ground for the joint-use building that would have united NIC with University of Idaho and Lewis and... Read More
Campus Crime Log Oct. 31-Nov.15
Christina Villagomez, Webmaster/News Editor
November 19, 2012
Campus crime log Nov. 19. 1. Oct. 31 – A hit-and-run took place invovling an unattended vehicle parked at Boswell Hall. 2. Nov. 3 – Campus Security and the CDA Police Department responded to an alcohol related fight that took place in the parking lot of the residence hall. One non-student... Read More
False alarm brings fire department to campus
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
November 12, 2012
The facility operations department tripped a fire alarm in the Hedlund building during a state building inspection, causing emergency personnel to hurry onto campus. “I was in class, and I wasn’t sure what we were supposed to do, it was kind of confusing,” said Angel Gable,... Read More
Board of trustee election results in
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
November 7, 2012
NIC is projected to retain incumbent board of trustee member Judith Meyer and welcome fresh faces Todd Banducci and Ron Nilson to the fold. Meyer successfully fought off challenger Paul Matthews for Seat A, winning 53 percent of the unofficially tallied votes, and carving out a 3,198 vote lead... Read More
ASNIC hosts board of trustee forum
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
October 31, 2012
The nervous clicking of a ball point pen could be heard over the gentle murmur of the incoming crowd as board of trustee candidates Paul Matthews, Mic Armon and Fritz Wiedenhoff prepared themselves for the coming battle. The three men studiously jotted down notes and avoided making eye contact... Read More
Campus Crime Log Oct.8-Oct.29
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
October 29, 2012
Campus crime log Oct. 29 1. Oct. 8 – A parked vehicle rolled from its space and struck another unattended vehicle in the N. Molstead lot. 2. Oct. 10 – Campus Security was notified that battery chargers were stolen from an off campus storagefacility. 3. Oct. 16 – The Couer... Read More
Drag queens cross gender lines
Christina Villagomez, Webmaster/News Editor
October 28, 2012
It can take as long as six hours for a drag queen to get ready. For the experienced, it can take as little as a half hour. There’s the ritualized scrubbing, brushing, waxing, and buffing to high shine, and the careful painting of the face. There’s tugging, plucking, and taping. With a little... Read More
Whooping cough reported in dorms
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
October 23, 2012
There’s a bug creeping through the residence hall, and it could be coming to a dorm near you. Campus administrators sent out a notice on Oct. 22, warning students of a confirmed case of pertussis, also known as “whooping cough.” The student in question is receiving treatment, and those... Read More
NIC’s fall enrollment numbers are in
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
October 17, 2012
Photo by Beau Valdez NIC has released its official fall enrollment numbers. According to the report, total headcount was down 2.6 percent, but full-time enrollment (FTE) has increased 1.4 percent from the previous fall semester’s numbers. “NIC’s fall enrollment numbers reflect trends... Read More
Campus Crime Log Sept. 19-Oct. 4
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
October 8, 2012
Campus crime log Oct. 8. 1. Sept. 19 – An ambulance was dispatched to the Meyer Health and Science Building for a medical call. 2. Sept. 22 – Campus Security was notified that money was removed from an unattended purse in Lee Kildow Hall. 3. Sept. 23 – A police report was... Read More
Golf cart and truck collide on campus
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
October 8, 2012
A collision took place on College Drive between a NIC Physical Plant golf cart and a student’s truck. Witness Mike Morgan, CITE major, Post Falls, said the cart was coming down College Drive after getting off of Hubbard Ave. at the same time the truck was approaching the parking lot outside... Read More
Economic impact report
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
October 7, 2012
A new economic report released showed students exactly what kind of financial benefits they get from attending NIC. The report, filed by Economic Modeling Specialists, Intl. (EMSI), showed that while the student body may invest $95.4 million a year in the college, they’re actually receiving... Read More
Warrants cleared for man who made veiled threats
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
October 7, 2012
The man who made veiled threats against NIC no longer has warrants out for his arrest. It was revealed that the warrants out for Patrick Ryan Budig, 33, Spokane, had already been cleared before the incident that caused a cross-state search for the man. Campus Security Officer Patrick Murray... Read More
Service dog creates controversy
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
October 6, 2012
While many people have close relationships with their dogs, Anthony Cruz depends on his for life saving-reasons. His dog, named Dog, is a service animal. He is used to closely monitor his master’s blood sugar levels, which are capable of crashing suddenly, in addition to aiding 58 year-old... Read More
NIC seeks new ways to attract international students
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
October 4, 2012
With low fall enrollment numbers for international students predicted, one NIC administrator said you can expect to see this college target the market more effectively in the future. Graydon Stanley, vice president for student services, estimated that the upcoming fall enrollment report might... Read More
Crime Log Sept. 17
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
September 17, 2012
Campus crime log Sept. 17 1. Aug. 16 – Residence Hall staff reported that they found drug paraphernalia in one of the rooms. 2. Aug. 17 – Residence Hall staff reported an alcohol incident in of the rooms. 3. Aug. 29 – An ambulance was called to the gym for a medical issue. 4.... Read More
ATM vandalized in Lee Kildow Hall
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
September 17, 2012
The Higher One ATM in Lee Kildow Hall was vandalized and is currently out of service. The vault in the ATM does not appear to have been breached, but the full extent of the damage will not be determined until repairs can take place. Students needing to access their financial aid funds will... Read More
NIC Sees Large Summer Enrollment Drop
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
September 14, 2012
Summer enrollment numbers are in, and the results aren’t quite what administrators were looking for. “The picture isn’t as pretty as we would like it to be,” said former Interim Vice President for Student Services Jim Perez, as he braced the Board of Trustees at a recent meeting. With... Read More
NIC’s New Vice President For Instruction Takes Office
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
September 13, 2012
Dr. Lita Burns, North Idaho College’s new Vice President of Instruction, has come a long way. “I would say it would be important to know that I started out as a community college student,” Burns said. “I was a first generation college student and I know the challenges that brings.” Experiencing... Read More
Diamond Parking Hired to Enforce Parking on Campus
Kaycie Baird, Staff Writer
September 7, 2012
North Idaho College has contracted a new parking security team to supplement the already existing parking and security team. Diamond Parking was hired by the college to make parking enforcement more efficient. Previously, there had been an overlap in security departments in order to handle... Read More
Salinas elected ASNIC President
Christina Villagomez
May 8, 2012
ASNIC officially has a new president, vice president and eight senators. Julie Salinas won the presidential race, winning her race a 42 votes ahead of her nearest competitor “It feels good,” Salinas said on her victory. Joseph Pena, former president of the veterans club, won the vice presidential... Read More
Milling Around
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
May 8, 2012
NIC’s machine technical program received a new Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling machine. The machine was largely paid for through grant funds and private donations, and it took over a year for the program to gather enough money to make the purchase. According to machine technology... Read More
Van Zandt at Whitt’s end
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
May 8, 2012
ASNIC President Chloe Van Zandt stepped down from office after a disagreement over a board decision. David Whitt, ASNIC special events liaison resigned as well. Both had one month left in their respective terms. “I resigned for personal reasons,” Van Zandt said. “Some things came up,... Read More
NIC chooses new president
Christina Villagomez, News Editor
May 8, 2012
North Idaho College has chosen a new president. The Board of Trustees will approve Joe Dunlap’s contract on April 30th at an open meeting. Dunlap will assume the presidency on July 1, the first official day of the 2012-2013 academic year. “I truly appreciate the trustees’ confidence in... Read More
New computer policy
Christina Villagomez
April 10, 2012
NIC is in the process of updating its computer policy. The policy, which has now been divided into two separate policies, an email policy and a rules of use and privacy policy, is expected to be passed by the board of trustees at their next meeting. All together, the policies received 10 key... Read More
Looking for candidates
Christina Villagomez
April 10, 2012
On April 13, ASNIC will be holding spring elections. NIC students will elect eight new senators, as well as a new vice president and president. There are currently 15 candidates running. For senate: Clinton Marsters, Andy Hughes, Joshua Brands, Gustave Lester, Angel Hartz, Duncan Menzies, Christopher... Read More
Budget projection falls short
Christina Villagomez, Staff Writer
April 9, 2012
Due to enrollment leveling off, NIC has fallen just short of its projected budget this semester. Spring tuition revenue fell short by $300,000 of projected estimates. “We have a higher number of part-time students than full-time, and so that naturally changes the revenue picture for us, because... Read More
Funding concerns prompt Citylink route changes
Christina Villagomez, Staff Writer
April 9, 2012
Citylink has proposed major changes to its urban routes. The changes include eliminating Red Route A, adding more stops to the other routes, reduction of service hours to 10 p.m., shortening route times to an hour, reduction of paratransit services and eliminating certain stops all together,... Read More
Interim VP assumes role at NIC
Christina Villagomez, Staff Writer
April 9, 2012
NIC has a new interim vice president of instruction. Jim Perez officially took over the position March 6. Perez will be filling the role for six months, until after a new college president is selected to replace current president Priscilla Bell, and the search for a new vice president can... Read More
New bills impact NIC
Christina Villagomez, Staff Writer
March 4, 2012
Idaho legislators have recently looked at three pieces of legislation that affects North Idaho College. The first, House bill 385, involves the manner that the college gets funding from state liquor sales. “It doesn’t change the amount, just how we get it,” said Vice President of Communications... Read More
VP of instruction bids goodbye to NIC post
Christina Villagomez, Staff Writer
March 4, 2012
The Driftwood Bay room in the SUB has seen plenty of traffic, but perhaps not quite the level it had on March 1. More than 60 well-wishers gathered around to congratulate and bid farewell to one man: Vice President for Instruction Jay Lee. Lee is leaving NIC to accept the position of president... Read More
GOP Presidential candidates visit Northwest
Christina Villagomez, Staff Writer
March 4, 2012
Armed with a smile, homemade signs and freshly baked sugar cookies, Brandon Blasberg didn’t seem to mind being outside in the chilly February weather. “We’re here to see Ron Paul,” Blasberg said over the excited chatter of his preschool-aged daughter, Ava. “We just want... Read More
NIC total enrollment plateauing after years of steady increase
Christina Villagomez
February 27, 2012
Despite a slight growth in professional technical programs, overall spring enrollment at NIC has remained steady. The total headcount for North Idaho College this semester is 6,422, which is four fewer students than the previous semester. “What we have evidence of is that our retention... Read More
Opinion: Beauty, brains, boobs, Barbie
Christina Villagomez, Webmaster/News Editor
February 13, 2012
Is Barbie actually toxic to young girls? If you listen to certain lawmakers in West Virginia, the answer is yes. A bill, proposed by Democrat Jeff Eldridge, sought to ban the sale of the iconic doll in 2009 because Barbie “places too much importance on physical beauty instead of emotional... Read More
NIC Gay-Straight Alliance to hold speaker’s bureau
Christina Villagomez, Staff Writer
February 13, 2012
The NIC Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), in coordination with the NIC Cultural Diversity Committee, is now offering an LGBT Speaker’s Bureau. The panel will include three to four panelists and a moderator. After being briefly introduced, each panelist will take a few moments to share a portion... Read More
Presidential hunt finally commences
Christina Villagomez, Staff Writer
February 13, 2012
The board of trustees’ search for North Idaho College’s next president is officially under way. After seeking community input, the board unanimously approved a profile detailing the qualities sought in a future president and agreed on the target date of March 1 for receiving applications. “That’s... Read More
Wilco rocks Spokane
Christina Villagomez, Webmaster/News Editor
February 12, 2012
A hundred ghosts waited for something to happen. They didn’t wait long; the lights dimmed and the soothing murmur of the crowd below the stage began to rise into a crashing crescendo of cheers. The ghosts, which in the previously well-lit auditorium had appeared to just be artfully arranged... Read More
NIC rejects money, helps sister school
Christina Villagomez, Webmaster/News Editor
January 30, 2012
NIC turned down a potential $300,000 in the governor’s proposed budget in order to help the College of Western Idaho. The reason for the move, which included the College of Southern Idaho forfeiting its equal share of the $1 million budget proposal, was to boost the substantially smaller... Read More