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Staff contributor dedicates 21st birthday week to exploring four Sherman Avenue bars/nightclubs If you’re looking for a night out on the town, or just a mere drink with friends, I would not recommend going anywhere near three particular bars in downtown Coeur d’Alene. I recently turned 21, and for as long as I can remember [...]
Chicago band rocks Spokane 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 rows of [...]
Newest NBC sitcom ‘Whitney’ so funny it might ‘crack a rib,’ finds amusement in relationship dilemmas Filmed in front of a live studio audience, NBC’s newest sitcom “Whitney” will have you laughing so hard that you just might crack a rib. Whitney Cummings is the central star and executive producer of the NBC multi-camera comedy [...]
‘Skyrim’ video game said to contain some major glitches, still receives numerous awards, critical praise There is no doubt that “Skyrim,” the fifth installment of the “Elder Scrolls” video game series, was as much anticipated as it was in high demand by the time it came out Nov. 11. “Skyrim,” a fantasy/adventure and role-playing game, [...]
Jonesin for Java So much coffee, so little time! Coeur d’Alene’s downtown coffee shops have a lot to offer. We decided to compile the best of each shop so you can tame your caffeine craving. Whether you want a signature coffee creation, live music, fresh baked goods, a lively atmosphere or just some place to [...]
GSA fundraiser sells tickets, supports controversial Broadway rock musical (picture courtesy Jerome Pollos/CDA Press) The NIC Gay-Straight Alliance club (GSA) sponsored the Jan. 18 performance of “Rent” at the Lake City Playhouse. The club began selling tickets to the rock musical Dec. 1 in the SUB. Half the ticket sales went to the Lake [...]
NIC hosts Human Rights Celebration for MLK Day “All men are created equal,” according to the passage from the Declaration of Independence, which was signed 235 years ago. It has been 48 years since the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is 2012 and equality is still a work in progress. Fifth-grade students from all [...]
Outdoor Pursuits raises funds, local businesses sponsor prizes, passes, trips This year, the winter sports season started off earlier than it has in decades. For once, the snow beat out the local showing of “Like There’s No Tomorrow,” the 2011 Warren Miller film. Avid skiers (or anyone who has wanted to be) have probably heard [...]
NIC vocal groups, Wind Symphony, perform during ‘Sounds of Christmas’ Patrons packed NIC’s Schuler Performing Arts Center for the music departments “Sounds of Christmas” concert Saturday evening Dec. 3. The NIC Cardinal Chorale, Chamber Singers, Jazz Co. and Wind Symphony, performed holiday music from around the world, including pieces composed by locals. “It’s a chance [...]
‘The Rum Diary,’ based on Hunter S. Thompson novel, has it all: wit, humor, action, love, philosophy This movie made me want to move to Seattle, get a job, a fake ID and drink my life away. “The Rum Diary” follows American journalist Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp) as he moves to Puerto Rico to start [...]
NYC crime drama, ‘Person of Interest,’ offers edge of seat thrills, Jason Bourne-like action, intelligence If you knew a stranger’s life was in danger, would you have the courage to keep that person out of harm’s way? Or would you let the situation run its natural course, hoping for the best, but knowing the worst [...]
Last Lobby Recital of the semester features medley of musical instruments including string, brass, vocal, piano NIC musicians gathered in Boswell Hall Nov. 17 at noon to share their selected pieces with each other and those who came to watch. Approximately 30-40 people showed to watch the recital, including many NIC students in the music [...]
‘Instagram’ takes ‘cool’ retro looking photos, can manipulate effects, uploads to Facebook, Twitter, Flickr Photography is and has been a popular pursuit for many years. With programs like Adobe Photoshop, photo editing has reached a high level, yet there are still revelations to be made in the photo world. “Instagram” is a new free application [...]
NIC culinary students dish out mouth-watering meals from Hedlund Building; reservations recommended Approaching the entrance to NIC’s Emery’s Restaurant, I could hear the subdued sounds of bustling activity, conversation and soft classical music. I prepared myself for a fine dining experience and was not disappointed. Emery’s is located on the second floor of the Hedlund [...]
NIC Jazz band, choir join forces for ‘Close Enough for Jazz’ concert, clinics There was not a single unoccupied parking spot outside Boswell Hall’s Schuler Performing Arts Center. The NIC Jazz Co. and the Jazz Ensemble joined forces, attracting dozens of people for their presentation of “Close Enough for Jazz.” NIC students performed music by [...]
Third film in series doesn’t deliver enough real scares, just gives better excuses to hold hands, cuddle The entire audience consisted of guys hoping their dates would be freaked out of their minds and therefore look to them for protection. With such occurrences in the film being so unbeknownst to everyday life, it doesn’t surprise [...]
NIC hosts 19th annual ‘Gathering of the Bands’ concert, 12 schools, two bands It was a full house as eighth-grade musicians from 12 local schools gathered to form two bands for one full night of music. “This should be an excellent performance,” said Rick Weirick, Rathdrum. Weirick and his wife came to watch their son, [...]
How to avoid getting stuck with bad films I like my movies to be funny and fresh, just like I like my friends. Superficial people make me sick, yet I find myself wasting more time on crappy movies than I would ever allow myself to spend on a superficial idiot. I’d probably shoot myself in [...]
Rhythm Dawgs raise $2,000 for NIC Alumni Association, support for scholarships, students The Rhythm Dawgs played a fundraiser concert at the Eagles Club on Sherman Avenue Friday and Saturday evenings, Nov. 4 and 5, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the NIC Alumni Association to help support scholarships, programs and activities. “We all [...]
Latino Club sponsors Tango demonstration in SUB Last Thursday the Latino Club sponsored a Tango demonstration in the lower level of the SUB from 11:30 a.m. – 1p.m. Instructor David Parker and his dance partner Noura Alfadl-Andreasson demonstrated the Argentinean social dance and its basic steps. Social Tango is a highly improvisational dance that can [...]
On Oct. 29 Phi Theta Kappa met for an orientation/game night. The club played ping pong and laughed together as they bonded. In attendance were the president of the club, Patty Murk and the vice president, Eric Pezley along with several other members; both new and old. Eric Rivera, the service coordinator of the group, [...]
‘80s Club SUB features lots of neon, root beer pong, flip cup, prizes ASNIC hosted an ‘80s themed dance party in the lower level of the SUB Thursday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. The turnout for Club SUB was large, around 50 people. Everyone decked out in neon colors. A table full of glow sticks [...]
Soldiers with tanks surprise ‘Call of Duty’ fanatics A long line of eager NIC students waited outside the Game Stop on Ironwood Drive Monday, Nov. 7. As early as 7 p.m. people waited to be one of the first to get their hands on the third installment to one of the most popular video game [...]
It is not abnormal to see someone reading a newspaper in the NIC SUB. Nor is it abnormal to find people walking through the front door to find a seat. But when the Actors, Vagabonds, and Such (also known as the NIC drama club) sauntered into the SUB Tuesday Nov. 1 with newspapers held to [...]
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 [...]