The NIC Sentinel

Trestle Creek Review extends deadline

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Trestle Creek Review (TCR), NIC's literary magazine, publishes stories and visual arts produced within the campus community and will be available in print and on the web by the end of the semester.

Becky Gordon, faculty advisor, said the TCR class, Eng.

Students dissect cadavers

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Some people are buried when they pass away. Others are cremated. But some choose to be completely dissected and put back together, all in the name of science. The latter is the case for the two cadavers residing in the Meyer Health and Science building.

This is the fifth year anatomy and physiology students have had the opportunity to learn about human anatomy and physiology through the college's human cadaver dissection program.

Students criticize Pres. Bell

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Pres. Priscilla Bell is being criticized for her Feb. 28 column in the Coeur d'Alene Press. The monthly column focused on how hard the faculty work; however, some students felt it singled out minorities and non-traditional students.

Bell wrote: "An additional challenge is the increasingly varied student demographic made up of part-time, older, and culturally and racially diverse students.

New campus names to honor local heritage

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In 1997, NIC and the Coeur d' Alene Tribe entered into the mutual agreement called the 9-Point Agreement, to deal with names and campus locations.

For more than 12 years both entities worked together on projects of mutual benefit to both communities. Along with making NIC a more welcoming, supportive and diverse environment for Indian students, it also was created to help other students as well as visitors understand and gain additional knowledge of NIC and the Coeur d' Alene Tribe with the direction of 18 team leaders.

NIC purchases new sailboat

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

NIC's Outdoor Pursuits is buying a top-of-the-line, 26-foot Colgate sailboat. NIC will pay $46,458 for the boat. It will arrive in early April.

"We are trying to expand the program and provide high-level sailing instruction," said Jon Totten, Outdoor Pursuits coordinator.

Free presentation educates students on financial aid

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The NIC Ponderay Center in Sandpoint held a financial aid presentation Feb. 25. Christine Shaw, financial aid technician, discussed filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), types of aid awarded and deadlines.

"Financial aid can be confusing," Shaw said, "and we're here to help out.

ASNIC raises money for Haiti

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

ASNIC helps raise money for survivors in Haiti with the "Hope for Haiti" drive in the SUB.

Seven weeks after the devastating earthquake, "Hope for Haiti" is still at the forefront of the disaster relief efforts on the ground in Port-au-Prince and Les Cayes, Haiti.

Achievement awards honor faculty

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The time has come to consider full-time instructors, counselors and librarians for the NIC Foundation Faculty Achievement Award and part-time faculty for the Adjunct Faculty Achievement Award.

"Full-time awards are $1,500 for one faculty member and $500 each for two other faculty members," said Jay Lee, vice president of instruction.

MyNIC portal replaces NICOnline

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

NICOnline was upgraded March 1 with a new campus portal. The portal, called MyNIC, added many new features to the existing NICOnline. A link to the portal is available at www.nic.edu.

The idea for MyNIC has been five years in the making but work did not start on the project until September of '08.

Superb student scores scholarship

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Sarah Bjorn, 19, freshman fine arts major, has drawn herself into a scholarship.

"I didn't know about the scholarship, but I was nominated by instructor Mike Horswill," Bjorn said. "It's a partial scholarship, but I have others for good grades."

The art department gives out a few scholarships every year, said Priscilla Cooper, art instructor.

Graphic design instructor's roots planted in European upbringing

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Philippe Valle, a graphic design instructor, was born and raised in France where art came alive in his mind.

"I was very fortunate to live in a country where creativity and art advertising was predominant," Valle said.

At a very young age Valle was exposed to many critical pieces such as museums and architecture.

Signers Club hosts first game night

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The NIC Signers Club held its first game night Feb. 19 in the SUB.

The Signers Club is an NIC student organization that works to bring the deaf and hearing community together. Their goal is to educate students and the community about the deaf culture. The club is headed by Kyle Pettis, president, and Jessica Hunt, vice president.

Winter Blessing spreads tradition

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Continuing a rich history, the Coeur d'Alene Tribe held the Winter Blessing in the Circling Raven Golf Club's Stensgar Pavilion in the Coeur d'Alene Casino.

Each year at this time, a celebration marks the culmination of tradition and long winter months.

The annual event was attended by 100 students, local residents and NIC's American Indian Student Alliance.

Conform, confine, condemn

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

If a person, especially your friends or significant other, can't accept you for who you are, I say screw them.

One of the main points of going to college is to discover who you are. You should try new things, meet new people and discover what truly makes you happy as a person.

Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

t it is quickly approaching. Traditionally this is a week of endless parties and sleeping in. However, a healthier and more enriching option is available to students.

The Alternative Spring Break Project gives 10 students the opportunity to build a house for Habitat for Humanity from March 28 through April 3.

Dorm life

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Dorm key, check. Phone, check. iPod and headphones, check.

Every time I leave my room I run through this checklist in my head making sure I have these essentials. At times I may forget my key or phone, but never will I forget my music.

You could say my iPod is my best friend.

Mom's life

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It's a new buzzword. We have all heard it! Sexting�not texting�.sexting.

Sexting refers to graphic text messages and/or pictures about or related to sex.

I heard on the news the other night about a teenage boy in Spokane who sexted a female friend. Her parents intercepted her phone in time for them to see the message.

English instructor veers from norm

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Students don't always think about bringing popcorn to class. If you are one of Liza Wilcox's students, you may just want to. An English instructor, Wilcox likes to use movies as a teaching tool in all of her classes.

"They are not just any movies," Wilcox said.

Presentation honors Buffalo Soldiers

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Albert Wilkerson, as Top Sergeant Wilkie, brought life to his presentation at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library Thursday, Feb. 25, as he portrayed a Buffalo Soldier.

Wilkerson, 71, was clad in an authentic 1880s U.S. cavalry uniform as he presented "Peacekeepers of the Old West: the Buffalo Soldiers" to a large audience in the Coeur d'Alene Mines Community Room.

Persistence, vision of former NIC president key to success

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Great Depression was on the cusp of diminishing dreams of post-secondary education especially for the small town of Coeur d'Alene.

The 20 to 25 percent of high school students who would typically move on to get a college education would soon face the dreary fact that college was not going to be possible with the failing economy.

Opportunities seminar offers women new hope

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

There are three kinds of people: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen and those who wonder what happened. These are some of the sayings that the women in Siebert Room 111 are learning.

The Center for New Directions Counselor Sarah Johnson leads Opportunities, a class for women in transition.

Woulda, coulda, shoulda

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

If I could piggy bank all the hours I've spent weighing career options, I wonder if I'd have enough hours to be a helicopter pilot by now.

Better yet, I could break the bank and be a grizzled Blackwater merenary.

Wait, scratch that. I could be the world's foremost televangelist.

HREI celebrates Black History

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

What does local singer/guitarist Dean Smith want for the world?

"Just harmony. Period."

The month of February has been designated as Black History Month since 1976. In Coeur d'Alene, the Human Rights Education Institute sponsored "Living Voices," a dramatic presentation of African-American life during the civil rights movement, and a free Black Music Concert in honor of it.

Scorsese psych-out hits theater

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

I recently paid my not-so-hard-earned money to watch the movie "Shutter Island." Being a huge Martin Scorsese fan for many years, I had preconceptions. The movie didn't come close to matching what my feeble mind had constructed, and I think it made it that much better.

Strings dominate joint program

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

ell Hall lobby to hear the spring music recital Feb. 25. The program contained short classical pieces performed by individual students on various instruments, with piano accompaniment provided by Tony Helms. She stated that it takes an inordinate amount of time to develop a moderate ability on any given instrument and that students must overcome challenges and frustrations along the way.

Perverted Puppets

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In the gritty, full of fun and totally enjoyable "Avenue Q," which played at the INB Performing Arts Center in Spokane Feb. 11-14, a recent college graduate named Princeton sings "Something's coming, something good" followed with "What good is a bachelor's degree in English.

From seed to sun

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Joan Grey Smith's "Grass Roots Prints and Pastels"shown at corner gallery in Boswell, features vivid color, energy and movement.

Joan's history is diverse - - she has done fabric design, graphic design, stained glass, floor tiles and incredible monoprints.

What time is it? Time to get ale

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

"Here at the 1210, the fights are clean and the sex is dirty," said Leah Crowley, 23, bartender at the 1210 Tavern.

This is the kind of humor that keeps customers coming back.

If Norm Peterson was looking for a home away from home, he could find it in the 1210 Tavern on Sherman Avenue.

Theater program begins auditions

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Rehearsals for "The Real Inspector Hound" began last week and will be held Monday through Friday from 7-8:30 p.m. weekly. The play, directed by theater instructor Joe Jacoby, runs April 21-24.

The cast is made up of 10 performers, including veteran theater students Loretta Underwood and Brittany LaCalli.

Briefs

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A screen-writing class from 6-8 p.m. in three Monday sessions will begin March 8, 15 and 22. The class will be taught by industry veteran Wendy Carroll. Cost is $75. For information contact the NIC Workforce Training Center at (208) 769-3444 or visit www.workforcetraining.

Local drama finds home

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Director Tim Rarick first conceived the idea of writing a three-part play about his mother in 2006 and has been writing the installments since. The series takes place in Coeur d'Alene and spans through the 1930s and 1940s, revolving largely around the youth and adolescence of Mary Broderick.

Cardinal volleyball coach resigns

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

After one year as NIC's assistant volleyball coach and two more as head coach, Chris Kosty is moving on. Kosty will continue at NIC for two more weeks before moving to Bloomington, Ind., where he has accepted a job as Indiana University's assistant volleyball coach.

Raunchy racquetball romance

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It's beginning to get harder and harder to find a well-rounded woman these days. To be honest, many men are starting to lose hope. It's pretty much coming down to the ditzy blonde or the overweight brunette. Nothing against females with a little extra fluff; I just prefer more of an athletic build on my woman.

Tradition of excellence

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Wrestlers returned from NJCAA National Championship as third in the nation. Five Cardinals received All-American honors. The tournament took place in Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 26 and 27.

The tournament played host to more than 40 teams with 357 athletes.

"Teams and individual competitors work extremely hard," said NJCAA Director of Media Relations Mark Krug.

'Back to back in the SWAC'

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Lady Cardinals stormed through Salt Lake Community College 86-76 and for the second straight year won the women's basketball regional championship Saturday, which took place in the College of Eastern Utah in Carbon County.

Region 18 tournament MVP Tugce Canitez scored 22 points with 10 rebounds against SLCC.

NIC Softball starts season with 4 victories

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Lady Cards softball finished their first home weekend of the season with a sweep of Western Nevada College. The four-game set was part of a 13-game winning streak that stretched back to a win over College of Southern Nevada on Feb. 11. NIC's record now stands at 14-6 in league play after a 1-3 road trip to College of Southern Idaho.

Pocketing perfect success

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Complete silence shrouded the beginning of the SUB's doubles only pool tournament.

The sound of chalk rubbing against the pool stick was all one heard in the room. The tension and nerves were high as players made preparation to tackle the competition

During the last week of February, a recreation pool tournament was held at NIC in the downstairs SUB.

Roller Derby Rumble

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

If you love to roller skate, enjoy a

physically demanding sport, the camaraderie of an all--women team and, maybe, wearing fishnets, then Roller Derby could be just what you've been looking for.

Coeur d'Alene has its very own league at Skate Plaza.

Two writers explore the pros, cons of virtual entertainment

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Con: Heilman

I'm an unlucky girl. As a child, I lost my brother. Over the years, I've lost a few boyfriends. Don't feel too bad. They're all still alive.

I lost them to video games.

Why virtual reality has taken precedence over interaction with other humans, I'll never understand.

Save ur life, txt l8ter, lolz

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

During the morning rush hour on Dec. 5, the 53-year-old driver of a blue Dodge Caravan was traveling north on Interstate 5 outside of Seattle when he took his eyes off the road to scan an e-mail on his BlackBerry. While doing this he proceeded to hit a white Mazda, which clipped a green Honda, which rammed a black Toyota SUV before spinning into the other lane and plowing into a city bus.

Whales in jail not that captivating

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

I remember a weekly conversation I used to have with my mother. Every time I'd stop by her place (to raid her fridge) I couldn't quite ignore the Chinese fighting fish placed on the tile countertop.

Each time, the conversation was basically the same.

"I know how that feels.

College services valuable

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Navigating the college system is a lot like being in a foreign land. You may know the language, but do you know where you're going and how to get there? At some point you'll probably have to stop and ask for directions.

Questions are cheap; mistakes are costly.

NIC's cheerleaders no help to athletes

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Pompons, glittery faces and back handsprings. These characteristics and manipulated skills are what most spectators see from the stands when watching cheerleaders during sporting events.

Two types of cheerleading are competitive cheer and sideline cheer.

Column causes anger, distress

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Racism, discrimination and hatred aren't things to be ignored. North Idaho, particularly NIC, has come a long way. However, we aren't perfect and there is always room for improvement. Racism and discrimination, both subtle and overt, are very much alive in our culture.

Sex advice from a mom

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

One evening as I was watching television, the phone rang. It was my friend Cindy. She was telling me about how her husband Paul had asked her for an odd birthday present this year, and how she was not sure if she should proceed with the request.

Out of curiosity I asked her what was the request was.

Smarter toys, dumber boys

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Today I pondered a question that keeps coming back to me. Is society getting dumber or am I getting smarter?

I've figured it out - both.

Now, that may sound more egotistical than Rush Limbaugh during an Obama-bashing session, but I have proof. (And I've never been an Oxycontin addict).

U.S. protects Constitution, not justice

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

When does a society decide to rectify an obvious longstanding injustice? The U.S. has a long history of allowing states to legislate unconstitutional laws such as miscegenation, segregation, slavery, women's rights, reproductive rights, and LBGT equality based on an imposed religious morality.

Choke Cherries

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The miniature flamingos that made the campus their nesting grounds during spirit week are a sign that: A. Even Mother Nature is downsizing and B. Global warming is affecting us way more than we thought.

March 14 is known as "Pi Day." The math department may celebrate it as "Pi Week" since March 14 falls on a Sunday this year.

My dog ate it

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Aftershock

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Why are you in Chile?
I think one of the most basic human urges is to travel, meet new people and explore places you've never been. When I was young I never really thought about leaving the country. In high school it was mandatory to take one Spanish class, and I remember vividly thinking something along the lines of "I never need to learn Spanish.

Sloppy good times

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

NIC launched Spirit Week, a series of events and activities for students to display school spirit prior to the Feb. 25 basketball game against College of Eastern Utah.

Each day was assigned a different theme for which students could dress. Banners, hung across the SUB courtyard, showed the games and activities planned.