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    Vol. 46 Issue 1

    Oct. 16 - Nov. 5

    The

    Orientation

    Issue!

    The Elections Pg. 3Why Student votersshould have attentiontoward coming local stateelections

    The

    Spokane Falls Community College

    Communicator

    Austrailia Pg. 4Aborigines & SpokaneIndians participate in across continential ex-change of knowledge

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    CONTENTS Editor: Gage A. [email protected]

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    Sleep deprivationAborigine culture

    Irish running

    Simple as silk & more

    Excused from class

    To create a club

    Peer tutoring

    Student voices

    SFCC workshops Managing stress Tech help

    Veterans resources

    Look for the compass symbolfor stories on our orientationtheme

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    HEALTHEditor:[email protected]

    The Communicator 10.16.2014 5Margaret Myhre

    Being a college student can befun, but hard at the same time.

    Students may find it difficult to

    Shelby SteeleThe Communicator

    handle the stress of having multipleresponsibilities such as classes, jobs,sports, and bills.

    To manage stress I constructmy weekly schedule to have guaran-teed outlets for relief, Jackie OHara,

    a Gonzaga Law student, said, Teach-ing dance is a way for me to take mymind off of reading and studying forclass. Having set hours at the studioensures that during that time eachweek I wont be able to think aboutanything stressful.

    Signing up for some type of

    stress reliever like yoga can help re-duce stress. Not procrastinating asmuch and knowing how to managetime will also reduce stress.

    I sign up for yoga and groupexercise classes at the gym, OHa-ra said. Again, having a specificamount of time each week set asideto zone out and not think about workand school is helpful. It is importantthat these activities are scheduled,otherwise I would be tempted to skipthem and use my time in other ways,which would not allow me to haverelief from stress.

    Taking on more than they canhandle can often stresses studentsout, so learning how to say no is an-other good thing to do.

    I had to quit being a churchcouncil secretary because of a fulltime job and kids, Sandra Harke, ahigh school secretary, said. I also

    had to refuse chairmanship of a cou-ple fundraisers when I was youngerbecause of my work and family andI had to give up being a cheerleadingcoach so I could have more time togo visit my kids and grandkids.

    Students that hang out withpeople who stress them out can limitthat stress by limiting the time theyspend with those people. If needed,students might have to cut them outof their lives entirely.

    When I was in high school Ihad to remove myself from an orga-

    nization I was in because the coachof the group did nothing but stressme out, Emma Couch, a SFCC stu-dent, said,I couldnt handle stayingup late doing homework then gettingup early to go to practice and deal-ing with the coach everyday, so whentryouts came around again I did nottry out because I knew I wouldnt beable to handle it anymore.

    College sleep deprivation

    There is just not enough time inthe day for a college student to sleep.

    According to a 2001 Browne

    University study, only 11 percent ofcollege students get a good nightssleep, and 73 percent of collegestudents have occasional sleepproblems. Even though 13 years havepassed, the workload of a college

    Emilee RosenauThe Comunicator

    Effects of not enough sleep: Weakens immune system Creates tension May become irritable May result in depression May result in confusion Can generally decrease yourpositive outlook on life.

    Tips to get a good nights sleep: Reduce your activities in theevening Avoid or limit caffeine andnicotine Exercise for 30 minutes a day Avoid long naps longer than30 minutes

    student is still the same and the sleephabits have not changed.

    I like my sleep, so I go tobed early. I feel more awake andalert every day because of my sleep

    schedule, Megan Percival, an SFCCstudent, said. She gets eight to ninehours of sleep each night.

    On the other hand there aremany college students who do notsleep as much. That greatly affectstheir day at college.

    I put off my homework tillaround 10 so I end up sleeping fiveto six hours a night, and I feel tiredfor a lot of the day, Brandon Knight,another SFCC student said.

    Janet Skaife, a teacher in theathletics department at SFCC believessleep is very important.

    I had a softball player whowould have trouble sleeping at night,then would take a sleeping pill, andthen would be tired in the morningso she would drink caffeine to keep

    Managing stress vs. students stressing out

    Mikayla Davis | e Communicator

    David Brown says 8 hours of sleep is not enough. He takes naps in between classes.

    For more information, go to: www.selfchec.org/main/preven-

    tion/learn-to-relax/ www.helpguide.org/articles/

    stress/stress-management.htm www.health.com/health/gal-

    lery/0,,20765943,00.html

    herself awake throughout the day.When it was time to go to bed, shewould be wired.

    This situation can be true formany college students who drink

    caffeine all day and then need totake something to force themselves tosleep. This cycle can have damaging

    effects on your body.

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    FEATURES Editor: Briana [email protected]

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    To create club, students must know process

    At SFCC students have thechance to take their passion and turnit into something bigger.

    Many are unaware that thereare clubs around campus for peopleto join, but even more people areunaware that someone can createa club themselves. Any passion canbe turned into a club at SFCC, and itonly takes a few steps to get there.

    Creating a club means youllhave your interests met, and youllmeet people with the same passionsthat you have, Barb Hahto, advisorof the Gamers Club, said. It keepsyou much more connected withstudent life.

    Creating a club may seem likea big deal and a lot of commitment,but there is also a huge benefit from

    doing so. Having a group with sim-ilar interests is a great way to fit inand find a place yourself.

    I like having a group of friendsthat I can relate to, Cameron Talleysaid, referring to his group of friendsin the Gamers club. It keeps meinvolved.

    However, once you start a club

    you have to keep it going. This canbe difficult or easy depending on theinterest level for the club you havecreated.

    It takes member participa-tion, Kyle Mullin, president ofGamers Club, said. Otherwise itdies out. As people graduate, you

    need a continuous flow of new peo-

    ple coming in.To create a club students have

    to know where to start. Whatneeds to happen is you need to geta form from ASG and get enoughsignatures on it for funding, Mul-lin said. Heather McKenzie or theStudent Funded Programs office can

    help get you one of these.

    Students should start by gath-ering signatures from those peoplewho have similar wants or interests.

    After that, students need to findan advisor who will help with theclub. If an advisor cannot be found,students can talk to the StudentFunded Programs office or HeatherMckenzie to get help with finding asuitable advisor.

    After all that is done, a greatway to advertise is to make businesscards, and just spread the word toget people talking, Kyle Mullinsaid.

    Kristina Johanson|The Communicator

    SFCC students learn about the clubs during club day.

    For more information:

    Director of Student ProgramsHeather Mckenzie:(509) 533-4197Email:

    [email protected] 17, Room 136.

    Student Funded Programs Office:Main Office Number:(509) 533-3338Building 17, Room 117.Hours:Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

    Technological help for students

    For those students who desirehelp with tools on campus for theircomputers, there are supplies andfree programs along with the meansto fix them for students.

    We sell refurbished computersand have them for rent for the quar-

    ter, Shaquille Worthy, a member ofThe Applied Technology Club, said.The A.T. Club is located in building18, room 127.

    The A.T. Club can also help fixmany software problems your com-puter might have and can offer helpwith finding free programs for yourcomputer to help with schooling attheir Linux Fest, Worthy said.

    To use a laptop just for the day,

    students can talk to Crystal Belloodor anyone at the library check outdesk to rent a computer. They havePCs along with Mac computers.All that is required to rent them is astudent ID along with a signed safety

    form. Laptops are limited though. Itsfirst come, first serve.

    The best time to rent a laptopwould roughly be from 10 a.m. to11 a.m, Bellood said.

    Students who are having trou-ble with logging onto Canvas or theWi-Fi at school can talked to Techni-cal Support. They can also help with

    other troubles students might behaving with the schools equipment.

    We take care of all computerson campus, Jo Sherman, arepresentative ofthe Tech. Supportoffice said. Theyhelp students getconnected.

    For Tech help:

    Call:(509) 533-H-E-L-P (4357)Email:[email protected]

    Ashlynn SchwartzenbergerThe Communicator

    Kyle WatermanThe Communicator

    Mikayla Davis | The Communicator

    Lauren Gilmore reads a memorized poemshe wrote in front of other students andfaculty. On Thursday, October 9, The WireHarp met for its first 3-Minute Open Mic

    Night, which is hosted every first Thursdayof the month. At 1:00 PM in SUB LoungeC, authors take to the stage to read theircreative works, some of which are poetrywhile some are short stories, songs, and

    comedy pieces.

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    FOCUSEditor: Caroline [email protected]

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    Students can find an assortmentof help with peer services on cam-pus.

    The fear of asking a teacher forhelp is a real social anxiety. At somepoint everybody feels that pressureand embarrassment from having toask a teacher for help.

    Peer tutoring on SFCCs cam-

    Students find success at peer tutoring center

    Sierra BatesThe Communicator

    pus is a free service designed to helpany college student in need.

    Your first way to be successfulin college is to communicate withyour instructors, Connie Pittman,the Student Achievement Managersaid. The peer tutors are here tosupport students in understandingtheir assignments, and helping an-swer questions about specific prob-lems or struggles they are having.

    Students must bring in the spe-cific assignment with them so that

    the peer tutors know where to start.The teachers sometimes dont

    really answer your questions, be-cause they don't understand froma student's perspective, said SaraBae, a Chinese tutor. But we wentthrough it so we know exactly whatyour question is and can explain itin an understanding point of view.

    The peer services staff arecollege students, themselves, with

    experience and an understanding ofwhat the course contains. In orderto be a tutor, a 3.5 GPA or higher isrequired, a recommendation fromthe instructor on the course that isbeing tutored, and an interview withthe Student Achievement Manager.

    SFCC has great resources andan amazing tutoring program thatGonzaga doesnt offer. I come hereeveryday to tutor through state workstudy, Alice Hastings, a studentfrom Gonzaga University said.

    I dont think people should beafraid of coming in to see us, Baesaid. Its not like were going to biteor judge, we are here to help.

    The peer tutoring program isnot just for course-based questions,

    either. A stu-dent developed

    project knownas Ask A Stu-dent has cometo the rescue forstudents confu-sion on campusto find them find other available re-sources.

    According to Pittman from an-swering questions like Where is thebathroom? to Where can I receive

    mental health counseling?, theirmission is to mentor and connect cur-rent, future, and even past students toresources. A question never goes un-answered at the Ask A Student kiosks.

    Whether you need tutoring orhelp finding a resource, the Peer Ser-vices Center and the Ask A Studentkiosk can be found in Building 30,room 115. Pittman said she is ded-icated to get students the help theyneed.

    We have tutors for everythingwe can have tutors for, and if yourein a subject and struggling in a class,and you need somebody to tutor you,come and see me, Pittman said. Iwill try to find someone to tutor you,even if its not listed on the schedule.

    New staff in the Veterans Re-source Center are committed to creat-ing a safe environment for veterans toreceive social support and guidance

    as they transfer from military life tocollege.

    Although there were problemslast year that prevented veterans fromreceiving aid on time, the new staff iscommitted to making a welcomingenvironment and helping studentssucceed with their academic goals.

    I had to argue with FinancialAid almost monthly to get thingsdone, Richard Craven said. But after

    Connie Herrera was hired things havebeen running much more smooth-ly. If you have any questions aboutpaperwork shes there to help answerthem.

    Richard Craven is the figurehead

    of the Armed Forces Veterans Associ-ation (AFVA), a club for veterans toget together and hangout as well asgetting involved with campus activ-ities.

    One of the things they are cur-rently working on is a workshop toeducate students on domestic vio-lence.

    We want to educate the stu-dents so they know how to protectthemselves, how to recognize thebehavior and what resources theyhave, Craven said.

    He also wants students to beable to recognize when their ownactions are inadvertently hurtingsomeone else.

    Sometimes youre exhibitingabusive behaviour and may not evenrealize that its coming across thatway, he said.

    The AFVA is located in the Vet-erans Resource Center and serves asa point of contact for veterans who

    need help figuring out which papersthey need and direction to local re-sources such as housing or healthcare.

    The Veterans Resource Centeralso offers a safe and quiet placeto study and be with other veteranswho understand what it is like to go

    from military to civilian life.This whole area is theirs,

    Chase Hosea, the Vetcorp Navi-gator, said. The office leads into alarge room with tables to work atand computers lined up along thewall. I want people to know theycan come down here and study andhang out.

    According to Craven, it is alsoa safe place for veterans who aresuffering from Post Traumatic StressDisorder (PTSD) to go when they be-come triggered during school.

    This room was originally de-signed to be a quiet room, Cravensaid. A lot of times vets with PTSD

    need a place where they can dim thelights and feel really safe and secure.

    According to the U.S. Depart-ment of Veterans ffairs, between 7-8percent of the general populationwill have PTSD at some point in theirlives, but that number rises to a rangeof 11-20 percent for veterans of the

    Iraq and Afghanistan wars and 30%for veterans of Vietnam.

    Craven wants veterans to knowthat it is a good idea for students tolet their instructors know if they havebeen in combat or have PTSD so thatspecial considerations can be made ifthe need to leave the room or if cer-tain activities might be uncomfortablefor them.

    The VeteransResource Centeris located onthe bottom floorof the library(building 2) inRoom 001.

    Caroline RhoadsThe Communicator

    Veterans Resource Center safe space on campus

    Mikayla Davis |The CommunicatorSFCC tutor Haruka helps Brandon Munsen with Japanese in the tutoring center.

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    SIDELINES Editor: Ashlynn [email protected]

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    Elegant exercise, simpleassilk

    Running away to join the circusisnt practical if you dont know anyskills to perform.

    Three and a half years ago, Sher-rie Martin made it possible for peoplein Spokane to learn some circus artswhen she opened her gym, SpokaneAerial Performing Arts. Classes in-clude an acrobatic art performed onlong silk cloths suspended from theceiling called Aerial.

    Most people who learn do notaspire to be circus performers. Prior

    skill and strength are also unnecessary.You get really strong, comparedto a gym, Martin said. Its a wonder-ful way to get upper body strength.

    Its open to everyone, you donthave to have a gymnastic or dancebackground, Laura Blum, the Aerial

    coach, said.Alexandra Talbott has only tak-

    en lessons for a year, but already per-forms.

    I started from the bottom, Tal-

    bott said. When I first started in classI looked at the classes above me, and Ithought, Ill never do that, and now Iam! Its awesome!

    Age does not matter either. AnAerial for Women Over 50 class is of-fered, as is a Childrens Aerial for ages6-11.

    We have a 77 year old ladywhos never done it, Martin said.Our youngest performer is 5.

    Men who participate, too, al-though not as many as woman. SethPopham started two and a half yearsago.

    The first time I came in, it felt alittle awkward, but the people are so

    welcoming, Popham said. Theresa strong community base here. As aguy you naturally have some thingseasier.

    There are risks of injury, as with

    any sport. That is why all the coach-es know techniques on how to safelyspot, as well as first aid and CPR.

    We try very hard to prevent in-jury, Martin said. Its a dangeroussport, so we work very, very hard toprevent it.

    Spokane Aerial Performing Artshas one of the lowest injury rates forAerial studios.

    Its super fun, says Popham.Its physically challenging and excit-ing. The people who know more pulleverybody else up. Theres no puttingpeople down. Everyones super sup-portive. The higher level people sharetheir tricks.

    Running clubtakes to streets

    of Spokane

    Victory in sightfor champion

    runners

    SFCCs cross country team hasset its sights on this years champion-ship.

    The cross country teams forSFCC are looking forward to fin-ishing this year strong and bringinghome a championship. Both mens

    and womens cross country teamsrefuse to quit.

    We feel really good about theseason so far; both teams are solid,hard workers that show great team-work, Sean McLachlan, head coachfor both teams, said. Besides twokey injuries on both teams, who willbe running again, we have a healthyteam.

    While the teams focus on con-tinuing to better their times, indi-vidual players are also trying to stayhealthy.

    In the past Ive struggled withinjuries, Sara Fristoe, an athlete onthe team said. This season I amfocusing on staying healthy, andinjury-free.

    There are only two regular sea-son meets left according to the ath-

    letic schedule. One is on the 18th inLewiston, Idaho. The last meet is thechampionships, on November 8th inBattleground, Washington. Come outand support your team.

    For more information:Visit http://athletics.spokane.edu

    Gavin AndrewThe Communicator

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    11/5 6 p.m. Yakima Valley CC

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    Margaret MyrheThe Communicator

    Spokanes downtown runninggroup, The Flying Irish Running Club,brings together a mix of fun, exercise,giveaways and beer.

    For those seeking a club where so-cializing meets sweating, the Flying IrishRunning Club has it covered. Runs hap-

    pen every Thursday at 5:45 PM at RipplesOn the River on Division Street with runsstarting at 6:00 PM and routes averagingbetween 3 to 5 miles.

    If youre an avid runner well wel-come you, but if youre a walker, wedlove to have you just as much, BrendanDowling, the clubs president, said. Itsall about getting people out the door, ex-ercising, having fun, and meeting withfriends and new people is what were re-

    ally about. So if you want to walk a quar-ter-mile and thats all you really can do,thats great.

    The biggest emphasis in the clubis placed on socializing and having funwhile exercising. Everyone who walksthrough the door is encouraged to have abeer at the bar or to get up on stage andtell an Irish joke.

    Its truly the most unique organiza-tion Ive ever been a part of, Jim Palm,

    a runner with the club for 3 years, said.Once you get hooked you never strayI

    live part-time in Spokane and part-time inSan Francisco and I actually plan my trav-el to try and be in Spokane on Thursdaynights just for this group.

    The Flying Irish running club isunique to Spokane and offers upwards of450 runners on any given night. With a

    variety of personalities, friendships canform.

    Most of the friends that I have nowcame from the Flying Irish, Steve Mill-er said. Its a great place to meet otherpeople.

    After you finish with your run,feel free to participate in any of theclubs many special activities or give-aways.

    Each month a different brew-

    ery will sponsor us so well have theirbeer on tap for that month and then

    well have something to giveaway,Brendan Dowling said. So for themonth of October were giving awaya customized fire pit from DeschutesBrewery, In July it was a cruiser bikeand June it was a home-brew kit.

    Special events and themes are

    also prevalent throughout the year asthe club celebrates holidays and thechanging seasons.

    Last weeks run was a zombierun, so we had people dressed up aszombies chase after the people whodidnt dress up, said Dowling. Wehave the Halloween run coming upon the 30th of October, where we geteveryone to dress up, we do a spe-cial route, and we usually get a DJ

    to come in, and we also have a lot ofgiveaways that night.

    Brittany TollesonThe Communicator

    Brittany Tolleson|The Communicator

    Festive Flying Irish club member runs along the Centennial Trail with other members.

    VolleyballGames until seasons end