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 revealed... Read more »
Campus Security moves to Student Services
Thomas Hansen, Staff Writer
March 26, 2013
Campus Security has moved to the student services department in an attempt to reflect the new scope of its duties. Security previously fell under the jurisdiction of administrative services, which is primarily responsible for maintaining the campus’ buildings and grounds. President Joe Dunlap said... Read more »
NIC to renew contract with Diamond Parking
Thomas Hansen, Staff Writer
March 26, 2013
Diamond Parking is getting its contract renewed for the next school year, and bringing upgrades with them. Garry Stark, assistant director of facilities operations, is currently working with Diamond Parking to finalize the contract. Stark said that his experience as a parking commissioner for the city... Read more »
SUB to get new coffee shop
Alex Rodal-Cubillas, Staff Writer
March 26, 2013
Renovations will begin inside NIC’s Student Union Building (SUB) this week. NIC’s current coffee shop, The Educated Cup, will be moved to where the Windy Bay lounge is currently located and be remodeled to accomodate it’s new purpose “For the most part it’s unutilized so it should be a good... 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 good choice,”... 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 Valle.... Read more »
Heritage Week approaches
Kaye Thornbrugh, Managing Editor
March 25, 2013
The American Indian Student Alliance (AISA) will kick off 2013 American Indian Heritage Week April 8. Heritage Week is an annual celebration of culture and history that includes a variety of performances, lectures and workshops. For the first time, AISA has partnered with Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy... 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 that the... 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 place. “We’re... 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 it’s... Read more »
