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Volume 44 | Issue 6

This Quarter, if you don’t show up to class and participate in class ac-tivities, it may be reported.

On Jan. 15th SFCC released a new system, Early Alert, to help identify students who may be at risk of aca-demic difficulty.

Early Alert spawned out of the Achieving the Dream initiative, a program that SFCC put together with a grant from an organiza-

tion called College Spark. “Last year we came up with two

interventions: Early Alert and Aca-demic Advising,” said Jim Minkler, the Vice President of Learning at SFCC.

According to Minkler, a survey was done in 2011 to assess what the stu-dents thought of advisement; the ad-

Since 1998, SFCC has incorpo-rated academic service learning in various courses offered, which gives students the opportunity to use what they learn in the classroom in real-life settings through assigned com-munity service hours.

Academic service learning com-bines community service with class-room learning and focuses on reflec-tive thinking and civic responsibility. The programs get students involved with events and activities that help connect them to the community they live in, while simultaneously gaining academic skills.

“SFCC is a community college, so we are connected to the community around us,” said Darlene Rickett, an instructor at SFCC who heads the Service learning program. “Service learning really helps students be-come aware of the community they

Alfred Lapierre and a student at Holmes Elementary School discuss the nutrition facts on a box of cereal; the students were learning about which snacks are healthy to consume.

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Students volunteer, earn college credits

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live in and connects them to the peo-ple around us who need legitimately need our help.”

Students are able to learn benefi-cial life skills during their community service work, including career expe-rience, critical thinking skills, inter-personal skills and the opportunity to work with diverse populations. Stu-dents are able to witness and expe-rience real-world issues like poverty and homelessness and develop better understanding of the root causes of these issues.

“I didn’t realize how much people needed help until I worked for SNAP last quarter,” said Drew Henry, first year student at SFCC. “The four hours of service learning work I did for my calculus class really opened my eyes to how good volunteering can actu-ally be.”

The service learning program at

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Early Alert to identify, help at-risk students

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visors did not get good results, which is where the Achieving the Dream Initiative came from.

“Academic advisement is not just to help students register for classes, but to help them throughout their college career,” Minkler said. “Ear-ly alert is not only to help students quarter to

quarter, but year to year.“You won’t see the full impact of

the Early Alert, and Academic Advis-ing until next year.”

Early Alert is new, but students and faculty are already putting the system to use.

“As of January 30th, there have been 85 alerts,” said Connie Carlson, the Student Achievement Manager at SFCC.”

If faculty or a student notice some-

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Did You Know?: Registration for Spring Quarter begins on Feb. 11. Students with less that 30 credits are required to attend counseling when registering for classes. Source: spokanefalls.edu

SFCC has ties to several large and small non-profit community organizations. Some of the com-munity partners include Daybreak Youth Services and the West Cen-tral Community Center. A full list of community part-ners can be found under the SL link on SFCC’s website.

“We receive sev-eral emails on a daily basis from or-ganizations all over the local area, always needing volunteers for certain events or activities,” said Rickett. “If a student has a hectic schedule outside of school, we can still work with them and help them

fulfill their class required hours.”Several classes offer academic

service learning as a part of the course, however students register-ing for classes have no way to tell which classes use service learning, because it’s not currently listed in the course description.

“Unfortunately right now, there’s no way to tell which classes have service learning and which don’t,” said Rickett. “We’re hoping to change that someday, and maybe add it to the course description somehow. The classes that offer ser-vice learning one quarter may not offer it the next quarter, so it varies.

“If students have ques-tions as to whether or not their class is part of the service learn-ing program they can ab-

solutely call us to find out for sure.”If you have questions about aca-

demic service learning you can call Darlene Rickett or Eunice Stimes at (509)533-3308 for more informa-tion.

Service Learning:

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Students required to do community service in some classes

Early Alert:

one having difficulty with their classes, it’s as simple as fill-ing out a form and hitting the submit button.

“Early Alert is de-signed to help stu-dents that run up against academic dif-ficulty” said Carlson

“Instructors and stu-dents can submit an alert if they see a student struggling.”

Students and faculty wishing to use Early Alert will find the link to the system on SFCC’s homepage, spokan-efalls.edu.

“A student may receive an alert be-cause of low attendance, inappropri-ate classroom behavior, low test/quiz scores, incomplete/missing assign-ments, poor/undeveloped study skills or time management, or even a personal issue affecting the student,” said Carl-son.

“Some students may even need off campus help, including food

or clothing assistance, or if they need help paying

the bills to keep their water on.”

Carlson wants to urge that Early Alert is not for issues pertain-

ing to things such as snow cancellations. “On January 7th there

were 9 Alerts asking if classes were canceled on account of the snow,” Carlson said. “Early Alert is for aca-demic difficulties that students may be having.”

Early Alert provides a new way of encourging students to attend class.

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Reasons to file an

Early Alert Report

Poor Attendance

Inappropriate Behavior

Low Test/Quiz Scores

Poor Study Skills and Time

Managment

Personal or Medical Issues

Affecting a Student’s

Performance

Student Health Insurance Plans and Injury only plans are available to students taking 6 or more cred-its.

All Washington State Community Colleges offer student health insur-ance or student injury only insur-ance for students that are eligible.

“Students must actively attend classes for at least the first 31 days beginning with the first day for which coverage is purchased,” according to the brochure on Student Health Insurance Plan. “The Company maintains its right to investigate student status and at-tendance records to verify that the Policy Eligibility requirements have been met.”

If a student doesn’t meet these requirements they will get a full re-imbursement but will be dropped from their insurance plan.

“Once you pay for the plan and attend class for the first 31 days there are no refunds and the stu-dent is on the plan until the end of the quarter or the end of the year depending on what plan the stu-dent purchased,” said Krista Stanek the Senior Vice President of the accident and sickness division at Summit America.

The insurance plan is run by Summit America Insurance Ser-vices which is an insurance com-pany located in Overland Park, KS

is based on prov id ing affordable healthcare to college students.

For one academic

quarter the cost to get Student Health Insurance is $449.20 and for one quarter of injury only cov-erage the cost is $39.00. But there are some eligibility factors for stu-

dents to get either the health insur-ance or injury insurance plan.

“I didn’t even know insurance plans were offered at the falls,” said Darian Selby an SFCC stu-dent. “But an injury insurance plan that only costs $39.00 sounds like a good deal.”

Students get a maximum benefit of $100,000 per policy year for the health insurance plan. For the in-jury only plan they get a maximum benefit of $1,500 per injury.

The price to add a child or spouse has different rates but gets put under the same coverage as the student paying for it.

“This plan also extends to a stu-dent’s spouse or child if they have them,” said Stanek.

The price to add a child or spouse has different rates but gets put under the same coverage as the student paying for it.

“It’s nice for students to have a cheap and affordable plan in case of accidents or health issues,” said Stanek “Speaking from experi-ence everyone should have insur-ance even if they think they are healthy.”

Campus Security ReportsDec. 28-Jan. 31

On 1/3/13 a female student was harassed by a male student who was repeatedly asking for “a date.”On 1/4/13 a student reported their backpack was stolen from the bookstore. The items have not been recovered. On 1/8/13 a student physically assaulted “Skitch” at an ASG event. On 1/10/13 a student’s iPhone was stolen from the weight room in Building 7. The iPhone has not been recovered.On 1/11/13 a student was reported carrying a firearm on campus. Campus Security confronted the student who was found to have the proper carrying permits for the firearm. Campus Security informed the student of SFCC’s campus policies regarding weapons, and the incident was resolved.On 1/15/13 students were reported to campus security for harassment in the parking lot, bay 5. The issue was determined to be a “bad breakup” between two students.On 1/17/13 a missing child report was filed for a foster-care student under the age of 18. The student was found safe.On 1/24/13 a student became disruptive and threatening toward their instructor in building 7. On 1/29/13 a student reported being harassed by his ex-girlfriend, a non-SFCC student. Campus Security had the person removed from campus and the issue was resolved.On 1/29/13 a vehicle was broken into on campus. The items stolen have not been recovered.On 1/31/13 a female student was being harassed by a male student who was persistently asking the female student for “a date.”

If you feel unsafe, are being harassed or threatened, or see suspicious activity, call Campus Security at (509) 475-7040 for immediate assistance. For general questions and concerns regarding Campus

Security, call (509) 533-3446

Health benefits are offered to students who meet the academic and attendance requirments.

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“If a student has a hectic schedule. . . we can still work with them and help them fulfill their class required hours”

-Darlene RickettHead of Service Learning program

Mireesha Huff | The CommunicatorAbigail Christensen helping a Holmes Elementary school student learn about nutrition facts as a part of her service learning assignment.

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Connie Carlson discusses the new Early Alert system, designed to encourage students to regularly attend class and “help students that run up against academic difficulty.”

“It’s nice for students to have a cheap and affordable plan in case of accidents or health issues.”

-Krista StanekSenior Vice President of Accident and Sickness Division at

Summit America

Two insurance plans for students

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Did You Know?: Some early hookah bases were made from coconut shells. Source: http://www.hookahcompany.com/hookah_history.htm

The smoke from the growing social trend of Indian origin has reached Spokane in the past few years and is continuing to spread throughout the city.

In Spokane there are six different smoke shops that sell water pipes, which is becoming not only a social activity for smokers but for a number of young adults who are 18 years old, which is the legal age you have to be to purchase one.

“To me, it’s a great way to spend time with people,” said Josh Knight an employee at Peace of Mind. “I don’t know too many people who just smoke hookah by themselves. It’s more of a group kind of thing.”

Peace of mind has seen an in-crease in sales the past few years when it comes to water pipe sales and flavored tobacco.

“Our sales have gone up and that’s solely because the industry is

becoming more recognized,” said Knight.

A hookah works by putting fla-vored tobacco on the top of the piece where the bowl is located. It is then sealed by a piece of foil with holes in the middle and a lit coal is placed on the top. Inhaling through the hose heats up the coals allowing more smoke to be drawn from the to-bacco and to go down the stem, into the water, and out through the hose into the smoker’s mouth.

A common question that comes up when talking about hookah, is if

it has the same health hazards as smoking cig-arettes.

“Water pipe smoking deliv-ers the addic-tive drug nico-tine and is at

least as toxic as cigarette smoke,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website. “Hookah smokers are at risk for the same kinds of diseases as are caused by cigarette smoking.

“Hookah smoking is not a safe al-ternative to smoking cigarettes.”

But there is an alternative to inhal-ing all of the toxins when smoking hookah.

“Challenging the traditional ideas

Smoke on the water

of hookah, Shiazo Shisha Steam Stones provide hookah smokers with the same great flavor and thick clouds as average tobacco, minus the health risks associated with smoking,” said a statement on Shiazo Hookah’s website. “Traditional hoo-kah tobacco contains glycerine, mo-lasses, flavoring and tobacco leaves. Shiazo Shisha Steam Stones replaces

the tobacco leaf with a 100% natu-ral, extremely pure, raw mineral.

These stones are also sold at Peace of Mind along with the tobacco fla-vored shisha.

“It’s pretty much the smart smoke of hookah,” said Knight. “It works the same way as flavored tobacco without all of the bad toxins that come with it.”

“I don’t know too many people who smoke hookah by themselves. It’s more of a group kind of thing.”

-Josh Knightan employee at Peace of Mind

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Often, the culture behind a restau-rant and its authenticity can be lost, especially when it’s being slowly Americanized.. If you are looking for something with more home-style cooking that’s traditional to its origins, Yuzen, a Japanese owned restaurant, might just be the place.

Yuzen restaurant opened only a year and a half ago, making it fairly unknown to the public here in Spo-kane. It is located where the old thai bamboo was previously, up on divi-sion street right before Ross or right after Northtown Mall. Taiki Hana-moto, the owner and chief of Yuzen, serves many different items which include but are not limited to; tradi-

tional home-style meals that he grew up with or are popular in Japan, sushi, and brews exclusive to Japan.

“I just can’t eat pizza and burgers every day.” said Taiki Hanamoto “I need something more, more variety.”

Hanamoto says he gives his custom-ers the opportunity to a new experi-ence with food that they may not have e n c o u n t e r e d before. Yuzen provides dishes that are not common here in Spokane, from Okonomi Yaki, a cabbage pancake, to the Smelt-fish, a lightly breaded fish that is soaked for 48 hours in sweet vin-egar. Yuzen works hard to serve food that is a family favorite for him and his hometown.

“I eat what I serve.” said Hanamoto “Most places don’t do that here.”

One popular dish is Saba Mackerel, which is brought in whole, then cut, salted, pickled and soaked with vin-

egar. A very healthy dish considering its high protein content.

This is one of Hanamoto’s favorite dishes to prepare. Hanamoto states that it is the best fish they serve while speaking about how important home cooking really is.

“People should make sushi at home,” said Taiki Hanamoto “You

should make a mess, rice everywhere, its home cooking. As long as you have fun. That’s all you need to know.”

At Yuzen, a person can enjoy this kind of mentality; that

cooking should be fun, shared and enjoyed, easily and with consisten-cy. For Taiki Hanamoto and his wife Junko are the only two people who cook and prepare the food, creating a unique experience unlike many other sushi restaurants in Spokane.

“The most authentic Japanese food in Spokane, hands down.” said Josh Mansoner, an employee of Yuzen.

Yuzen serves traditional Japanese sushi as well as other traditional dishes for affordable prices; located near the Northtown Mall

“I just can’t eat pizza and burgers every day. I need something more, more variety.”

-Taiki HanamotoOwner of Yuzen

Mireesha Huff | The CommunicatorSalmon eggs wraped in seaweed is just one type of sushi rolls at Yuzen.

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Many cultures throughtout history have been using water pipes in groups for recreational purposes to enjoy shisha.

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Yuzen: A taste of traditional Japan in Spokane

Common Sushi Rolls

California Roll-

crab and avocado

Rainbow Roll-

5 different types of fish with

California roll

Dragon Roll-freshwater

eel, crab and cucumber

with a spicy sauce

Boston Roll-crab, salmon,

scallion

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Steam Stones is a new way of smoking hookah minus all of the same toxins as tobacco. They provide a tar and nicotine free way of smoking with the same amount of clouds.

5Did You Know?: Ichiro Mashita created the California Roll by using avocado instead of tuna. Source: http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/

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How to make: The California Roll1. Gather Supplies

- Bamboo mat

- Sheet of seaweed

- 3/4 cup of sushi rice

- 1-2 slice of avocado

- Imitation crab meat

2. Preparing the Roll- Place down bamboo mat with a one

and a half centimeter thick layer of rice

on top.

- Lay a sheet of seaweed centered on

top.

- Spread out crab meat on seaweed

- Slice an avocado 6-8 times

and place it on the crab.

3. Rolling the sushi- Start by tucking the sushi into itself on one end.

-Roll the bamboo mat tightly and neatly to the other end.

-Slice into

6-8 pieces.

Spanish Club brings “el amor” to SFCC for el día de San ValentínCanciones románticas (romantic tunes) for your special Valentine:

Prince Royce “Incondicional”Juanes “Me Enamora”Manu Chau “Me gustas tú”Julio Iglesias “Me olvidé de vivir”Moenia “No puedo estar sin ti”Vicente Fernández “Estos Celos”Vicente Fernández “Por tu maldito

amor”Carlos Vives “Fruta Fresca”Chayanne “Yo te amo”

Películas románticas (passion inspired flicks you should watch with your “valentine”)

El secreto de sus ojosLike water for chocolateAmarte dueleUndertoeEl baile de la VictoriaLa pasión de GabrielTodas las canciones hablan de míAbrígateCosas que hacen que la vida valga

la penaCleopatra verás la vida con otros

ojosCinema Paradiso (Italian film, but

too lovely to not include…watch is with Spanish subtitles)

1. Hola, soy un ladrón, y estoy aquí para robar tu corazón.

Translation:Hello, I am a thief. And I am

here to steal your heart.

2. Deberias caminar en la som-bra porque los bombones derriten en el sol.

Translation:You should walk in the shade

because chocolate melts in the sun.

3. Espero que adonde vayas encuentres siempre un cielo tan azul y tan profundo como el que yo encontré en tus ojos.

Translation:I hope that wherever you go you

find the sky as deep and blue as I found in your eyes.

4. Cuidado preciosa, tantas cur-vas y yo sin freno.

Translation:Careful, precious, so many

curves and me with no brakes!

5. Si amarte fuera trabajo, no existiria el desempleo.

Translation:If loving you were a job, there

would be no unemployment.

Coquetear en español (flirt in Spanish….find that Valentine)

Valentines Day in Japan is the most common day of the year for girls to express their feelings towards a certain boy by giving chocolates and gifts known as honmei-choco (prospective winner chocolates). These honmei-choco are a show of love from that woman to the man she is giving them to. I should think it an honor to receive honmei-choco, and look forward to the day I receive one… uh! Back to the matter at hand!!!

For men in women’s daily lives, there is giri-choco (obligation

Japanese Valentine’s Daychocolates).

These are commonly given to coworkers, bosses, and sometimes male friends. A recent third option is tomo-choco (friend chocolates), which are chocolates exchanged by a girl and her female friend.

The trade off to this chocolate pushing (instigated by Japanese chocolate companies) is that guys that get chocolates have to return the favor on March 14 (white day) with gifts of equal or greater value to the chocolates they received.

I hope this little article proved informative. Happy upcoming Val-entine’s Day to everyone who isn’t allergic to chocolate!

Content submitted by theSFCC Japanese Club

Content submitted by the SFCC Spanish Club

SFCC Club Contact

Information

Japanese Club

Advisor: Yasuka Huff

phone number:533-3367

Spanish ClubAdvisor:Gabriel

Valenzuelaphone number:

533-3472

French Club:Advisor:

Elodie Phanphone number:

533-3592

Red Nations Student

Association:Advisor:

Pam Austinphone number:

533-3546

Asian-American

Association:Advisor:

Ping Pingphone number:

533-3580

Latinos Unidos de

Aztlan Club:Advisor:

Pam Austinphone number:

533-3546Source: http://www.

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Since the 1 of Feb. the Spokane International Film Festival has been bringing world cinema to the Inland Northwest for its 15th year.

This is a community effort, made possible by the all-volunteer staff, local artists, and sponsors. SFCC Interim Dean Bonnie Brunt and organizer of the SFCC Film Festival said, “I really think this has some-thing for everyone.”

While much of the festival is over, there’s still a variety of films being shown at the Magic Lantern Theatre, located at 25 W. Main St., from Feb 8 through Feb 10, includ-

International Film Festivaling the festival closing party on Feb 9 and the Saranac Public House and The Community Building on 21 W. Main, after the showing of Let My People Go! at 7 p.m.

On Feb 10, the world premier of Sitting Between Two Chairs will be shown at the Magic Lantern Theatre, a documentary telling the story of world-renowned Russian photojour-nalist Leonid Bergoltsev who now lives in America and cannot return to his homeland after documenting the Soviet Union during the height of the Cold War.

All shows are $10, For more in-formation about SpIFF, visit spokan-efilmfestival.org.

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Making art together

Valentine’s Day is a day that couples aim to celebrate their relationship. To help couples remember this day, Polka Dot Pottery offers a memorable gift that can be a reminder of their special day.

“It’s a good activity because you can paint and be downtown. You can always have a nice memory,” says Sally Dashiell an employee at Polka Dot Pottery.

At Polka Dot Pottery couples can paint heart shaped bowls, mugs, orna-ments, and anything else they can think of. Dashiell says that the most popular item that couples like to paint are mugs and bowls for each other. Prices for mugs range from $11-24.

Fondue fountainsin downtownThe Melting Pot is a fine dining fondue restaurant that provides the perfect romantic atmosphere on Valentine’s Day.“Rose petals are scattered all over, it’s just really amazing when you walk in,” says Destiny Domino, a host at The Melting Pot.Couples can purchase private booths decorated with rose petals, a vase with roses, and a souvenir picture frame. The meal is four courses that include cheese fondue, salad, entree and dessert.

Getting inked:

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While tattoos date back over 5,200 years, the purposes of tattoos have changed. In 2013, Spokane’s tattoo shops offer a variety of different options, as well as prices for the newest marking on a person’s body.

“Tattoos can be a personal expression or a hidden meaning,” said Jeremy Corns, the owner of Anchored Art Tattoo and piercing.

“Like, for a loved one.”Some people get tattoos for a family member who was important to them or for a person who has impacted their lives, some to remember important event; tattoos are printed for a variety of reasons.

“I guess some people think of tattoos as a rite of passage when there a certain age or they’re just putting a mark on their body to remind them of this time in their life. Everyone gets a tattoo for a different

reason, “said Tom Morris at All American Tattoo.

While everyone has their own opinion as to what is valuable in a tattoo, finding the right artist can also be a factor to take into consideration. To research your artist in advance is considered beneficial and can help keep your skin clear of any mistakes or art that is not to your standard.

“I do custom art so everything is different and I’m my own boss and I just get to be creative every day. and

thats why I love my job.” said Patrick Ethington, owner and tattoo artist of Shamrock Tattoo.

To see an artist’s work, portfolios are available at tattoo shops to view the work a particular artist has done. If someone was looking to getting a tattoo, they might want to consider talking with their potential artist and relating with the person to be sure the artist understands your needs.

“I was always into art and I was excited to get my first tattoo and after I did I just knew then that I wanted to learn how to be a tattoo artist,” said Jeremy Corns, owner and tattoo artist of Anchored art Tattoo and Piercing.

Tattoos, like other fashion also go through seasons. What is popular now in tattoo’s has not always been popular. Text, roses, custom work- these are all part of this past year’s season.

“I do a lot of roses in my work,” said Corns.

“Every tattoo is different so it basically depends on the year. The popular tattoos in the 1990s were sunflowers and dolphins. For a while it was stars but I do custom work so it’s not all the same,” said Ethington.

For those getting a new tattoo, be sure to look at an artist’s portfolio, along with comparing prices.

“If you’re someone who is looking to get their first tattoo done I would advise them to look at portfolios, get to know the artist a little to see if you get along,” said Corns. “The cost is based on time, we do $100 per hour with a $80 minimum.”

Sharp Shooting Indoor Range and Gun Shop offers classes on handgun safety marksmanship many different days a week that you and your sig-nificant other can attend. Admission for non-members is $17.50 and other fees are applied if you do not bring equipment.

Customers under the age of eigh-teen must participate in a gun safety class before they can use the equip-ment.

A Good Day to Die Hard, the fifth installment in Bruce Willis’ Die Hard series, is a possible follow up to the Shooting Range. The movie is about Bruce Willis’ character John McClane traveling to Russia to help his son Jack in a secret CIA mission.

“It’s usually busier on Valentine’s Day but tickets will not typically sell out,” said Ashley Knutslon, an employee at the AMC movie theater downtown.

Firepower and an action flick

Did You Know? Approximately 150 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually?Source: http://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day

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Valentine’s Day Dates

Local Tattoo Shops

Anchored Art Tattoo421 W

Riverside Ave Downtown Spokane

509-747-5020

All American Tattoo2425 N

Montroe St. 509-325-6700

Shamrock Tattoo2011 N

Madison St. 509-325-0330

The Missing Piece Tattoo

410 W Sprague Ave

509-747-5020

Evolution Art Space

213 S Bernard St.

509-838-7638

Source:

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com/

The Melting Pot Hours

and Information

707 W. Main Cresent Bldg.

2nd FloorSkywalk Level509-926-8000

Mon-Thur:5p.m.- 10p.m.

Fri- Sat:4p.m.- 11p.m.

Sun:4p.m.- 9p.m.

source: http://www.

meltingpot.com

Creative cooking for two at homeThey say the way to a mans heart is through his stomach.While many may think of spaghetti as the ideal romantic meal for Val-entine’s Day, Safeway has a different idea: steak in the shape of a heart.Kyle Okeson, an employee in the Safeway meat department says, “At Safeway you can buy any meat product and they will cut, season, and package with no extra cost.”Okeson says that a customer pur-chased a boneless rib eye and had it cut in a shape of a heart for his Valentine’s Day date.

Tattoo trend inSpokane retains appeal

Four Valentine’s Day ideas, in a wide price range to celebrate with your significant other.

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Did You Know?: That Alison Krauss holds the record for most Grammys won by a female artist with 27 total. Source: http://www.grammy.com/

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Editor-in-ChiefRandy Breedlove

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AdviserJason Nix

WritersMcCall DanielsKimberlie BartonLyssa DavisEmily NortonJacobby Flansaas

Fun. wins hands down.

When a new artists is up for this award along with numerous other awards, it;s very likely they will win the award for best new artist.

Don’t believe me, then lets take a stroll down Grammy memory lane.

In 2006 John Legend won best new artist as well as three other Grammys. In 2007 Carrie Underwood was the best new artists as well as being nominated for all three top honors.

2008, Amy Winehouse won two of the three major awards as well as winning best new artist.

Adele won in 2009 when her song ‘Chasing Pavements was nominated for all the top honors, and last year Bon Iver was nomi-nated for all the top honors

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Grammy

Predictions for music’s biggest night

This year marks the 55 anniversary of the award show.

Record of the Year Song of the YearSong Of The Year

is always one of my favorite sections and there is a great turnout this year.

All of them but one are worthy of this nomination and I am a fan of all of them so nar-rowing them down is tough.

But alas I believe it is a race be-tween Ed Sheeran’s The A Team and fun.’s We Are Young.

The A Team just grips your heart from the first line and has you visual-izing the story as he sings. It is one of my favorite songs for sure.

We Are Young is a great song, makes you sing along and want to get up and dance. Not my favorite fun. song but a great pick for this section.

Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) is a great song of course, but I do believe it has been over played, same with Carly Rae Jepsen’s Call Me Maybe. Both great songs and relat-able but I do believe people have grown tired of them.

Unlike the two I mentioned before, who I have not heard as much on the radios and The A Team is fairly new to the U.S.

Adorn is no more of a background music, not something you listen to with intent. No chance for this song to win.

Conner’s Pick’s:

Redord of the Year:

Sombody That I Use To Know by Gotye feat. Kimbra

Album of the Year:

Blunderbuss by Jack White

Song of the Year:

We Are Young by Fun.

Producer of the Year:

Jeff Bhasker producer of Fun.

Madeline’s Pick’s:

Redord of the Year:

We Are Young by Fun.

Album of the Year:

Babel by Mumford and Sons

Best New Artist:

Hunter Hayes

Producer of the Year:

Jeff Bhasker producer of Fun.

MadelineTuflija

KatieBordner

Best New Artist history will help Fun.

Katie’s Pick’s:

Album of the Year:

Babel by Mumford and Sons

Song of the Year:

Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen

Best New Artist:

Fun.

Producer of the Year:

Jeff Bhasker producer of Fun.

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and won.This year their is only one

nominee nominated for all three top honors including best new artist and that is Fun.

Therefore I feel confident choos-ing Fun. to win the award.

Frank Ocean is nominated for two of the top honors too, so he is also a possibility.

I love Alabama Shakes and The Lumineers and I feel they deserve the award just as much as Fun., but compared to the success that Fun. had this year it would just be wrong if Fun. didn’t win.

Hunter Hayes is also a notable country artist and

will have a lot ofsuccess but, the Grammy for

best new artist will not be one of

his achiev-ments.

So, here we are: at the Grammys.

In my opinion, the Grammys are a whole lotta’ hype, and the awards don’t always go to those that most deserve them.

Also, many artists and songs fall victim to the hardship of being well liked; if a song is en-tirely overplayed- then the Grammys arrive and everyone is sick of that song and the song/artist receives a bad vote.

So, I feel like it is somewhat of a raffle: you never quite can tell the amount of heart and work someone puts in until the artist is around long term.

With that being said, let’s get to my pick for record of the tear.

This year i feel Sombody That I Use to Know by Gotye will win the award.

This song speaks volumes artisti-cally.

The apathetic melody and vocals are almost ironic, until the beat picks up, and you just want to scream the point that any break up, any heartfelt tear in your heart becomes something that is hardly important anymore.

Kimbras voice is also a nice touch to song.

That is why this song should take the Grammy.

In 1959 the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences got together to set up an accolade to recognize outstanding achievment in the music industry.

They came up with the Gramophone Award which is now reffered to as the Grammy Award.

The Grammy Award is considered to be one of the most prestigious music awards and artist can revieve.

It is equivalent to the Emmy Awards for television, and the Academy Awards for film.

There has been controversy on the award being prestigious due to the amount of awards the academy would give out. Which at one point got up to nearly 200 awards given out in one night.

Compare that to the 22 given out at the first cer-emony in 1959.

The academy has dropped and fused many awards previously given for a total of 81 awards that will be given out this year.

It will be hosted by LL Cool J at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, and will be aired on CBS Feb. 10 at 8 p.m.

Fun. is up for all three of the top honors, which are Record of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the year.

So who will win big during mu-sics biggest night? Staff members of The Communicator have made their predictions.

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Did You Know?: Snowboarding was originated from skateboarding and surfing.http://www.abc-of-snowboarding.com/info/snowboarding-facts.asp

Urban boarding vs. Snowboarding

Ana SorciThe Communicater

Snowboarding is a traditional college hobby but those looking for a rush should look into urban boarding.

Winter brings people out to spend money on one of the most popular sports/hobbies of winter seasons.

Snowboarding is mostly a college guys favorite getaway, but then there are some guys that like the danger of urban boarding. Which one, which one?

“Definitely have to think outside the box,” Devon Peone, an SFCC

student said.More college students with a dan-

gerous streak seem to love board-ing in the cities. They call it Urban boarding. Just go out and find a high school, or a local park that has slopes and rails, grab your board, jump on it and go have fun with it.

“It’s more dangerous than snow-boarding. For emergency only, I suggest having company that can drive.” Peone says.

whole life, it’s the greatest feeling ever.” Reynolds said.

To many people, snowboarding is a hobby and something they can do to have fun with friends and family. To others, snowboarding is a sport, a technique they can practice to get into a race or maybe even compete in the Olympics.

“When I first tried out snowboarding, I rented some snow gear, but literally wore

jeans.” Tacner says, “I wore jeans until I earned enough money to buy my own snow equipment.”

There’s a debate on whether skiing is more difficult to learn at first than snowboarding. Kids agree that skiing is old school and snowboarding is a lot easier, but others say that skiing is the original snowboarding experi-ence. This hobby depends on who you are and what your body agrees with. Snowboarding can be the easier for people or skiing.

“Snowboarding is a good way to get out and enjoy the mountains.” Henry Tacner, an employee at Win-tersport in Spokane said.

Ave. Cost of Snow-

boarding$500

Rental$25

Lift Ticket Cost$25

College Dis.

ToyotathonFeb. 8th

Student Pack$99 + tax

OZ Fitness Fridays

$20

Family Fun Pack

$449 + tax

Source:

www.mtspokane.com

Peone recommends to pick a good area when going urban board-ing that means you are going to be driving around, but make sure you know your city pretty well before going out.

“To board in the city, it doesn’t require any money like snowboard-ing, but you will have to pay for gas to drive around. Some really good places are quite a ways to drive” Peone says, “just take a deep breath and go.”

If you don’t want to risk get-ting hurt, snowboarding is always another choice. Just go up to the mountains, bundled up of course and let loose.

“If you’re new at snowboarding, I suggest Mt. Spokane,” Richard Reynolds, a freshman at SFCC said, “otherwise try 49 degrees north.”

Snowboarding originated from skateboarding and surfing, but has taken a big leap in the United States the past couple of years. The main idea of snowboarding is to have fun and enjoy the outdoors.

“I’ve been snowboarding my

Henry Tacner selling snowboard gear in Wintersports shop in Spokane.Madeline Tuflija| The Communicator

Voted the U.S.’s top sport, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) took the lead over the NHL, NBA, and MLB- com-bined. MMA fighting is said to be the purest form of competition, originat-ing in multiple countries in unrelated events, all over the world- and began “likely before history was recorded,” (http://martialarts.about.com/od/styles/a/mma.htm).

While the first UFC fight took place in only 1993, the sport is drawing in a large amount of supporters.

“I was watch-ing a rerun season leading up to The Ultimate Fighter and realized it was a true sport, that there are rules,” said Brady Nelson , owner of Arena Rumble and Spokane’s Shock Football. “I flew to Montreal and saw a fight, then I found out friends of mine were really interested and knew all about it.”

If it be rooting for the fighters in the ring, or fighting in the gym: MMA is becoming a large influence on American culture. The benefits of MMA seem to be endless. Fans are finding MMA to be a tool for getting in shape, learn about themselves and MMA can even connect the general population to elite athletes.

“Twenty years ago, fighting was not a sport that applied to all demograph-ics, now it is,” said Nelson. “The Spo-kane Shock Football football players love it. You are seeing elite athletes

like Anderson Silva and George Jones use MMA, all the way to the general public.”

While there are many different types of martial art styles, MMA fighters must know how to handle themselves in stand up fighting and on the ground.

“Try fighting. It is not just going to punch someone in the face. Find an accredited school with structure, someone who has a vested interest in putting you out there,” said James Weed, the owner of Newborn-Cas-cao Jiu Jitsu.

With the varying MMA types, the goal is the same: to take down an opponent by submission, Tap-Out, Knockout, or by decision from judge

or authority. There is no kicking to the head, eye gouge, pulling of hair, head-butts, or groin strikes

and with a constant referee to watch the action the fights are regulated.

“You can’t just be a wrestler. You can’t just be a boxer. You have to have your stand up and your ground, that is your art, that is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu,” said Weed.

The steps for joining fights in Spo-kane are to train at your local gym, build connections with other fighters and trainers that you meet and then get involved in matches and competi-tions at the local level. While MMA is the fastest growing sport in the world, MMA is not for everyone.

“Fighting isn’t for everyone. This is a blue collar sport, you have to put in your time,” said Samuel Sicilia, a UFC fighter from Spokane who started as a wrestler at Mount

Spokane High School. “You can work hard and still get discouraged, but keep going and keep fighting.

My wrestling coach taught me a hard work ethic and mental tough-ness, and to not be afraid of hard-ships. You can’t be half hearted. It has to be a lifestyle.”

“I don’t wait for an opening for a knockout, I create it. My mouthpiece says faithful and fearless. I know that I’m here for a purpose bigger than myself,” said Sicilia

“Focus on your fight and not about the outcome,” said Sicilia.

“When you hear the cage lock and your feet on the matt, you know it’s real.” It is a feeling you can’t de-scribe.”

“You really find out who you are in a fight”, said Sicilia. “You have no one to help you, you have to go get it for yourself.”

“The MMA boom is insane. Vegas, where I trained, is the Mecca of MMA, but here in Spokane, it is

like people might be even more ob-sessed,” said James Weed, the owner of Newborn-Cascao Jiu Jitsu.

“Our girls class is growing, in the tournament we are going to this weekend we have 4 ladies out of 25 men.”

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a grappling art that taught practitioners how to utilize joint locks and chokeholds to their advantage on the ground.

“These people are my friends. This becomes a team,” said Weed.

“We are looking to find and develop talent, to bring in recruits and have our fighters train with pro caliber athletes,” said Nelson. “There are some guys who end up in fighting and they didn’t play a lot of sports. But at the top of the game it is the best athletes who win. We want to find people with the best athletic ability. Wrestlers dominate MMA. We are looking for more high level and athletic wrestlers who are collegiately decorated.”

MMA fighting becoming popular in the Spokane area

Katie BordnerThe Communicator

MMA is a great way to relieve some stress and connect with your inner fighting spirit.

Katie Bordner | The Communicator

Styles in MMA

Boxing

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Judo

Karate

Kickboxing

Kung Fu

Russian Sambo

Shootfighting

Tae Kwon Do

Source:

martialarts.about.com

MMA fighters practice different techniques to prepare themselves for upcoming fights.

“I know that I am here for a purpose bigger than myself,”

- Samuel Sicilia, UFC Fighter

“Definitely have to think outside the box,”

- Devon Peone, SFCC student