Spartan Times

Going about the business of improvement

On Thursday, Nov. 12, Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) and Chevron Energy Solutions (CES) commemorated the completion of the Rangely Campus Energy Efficiency Upgrade Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. That afternoon, the staff of Sen. Michael Bennet also met at CNCC with Rangely residents to discuss taxes, health care reform, and the cap on trade for oil, gas, and other industries. For more about the content of that meeting, see the Spartan Times online next week. (Photo by Denise Wade)

Tags: Campus projects, Chevron, News

Former CNCC student receives national journalism award

Special to the Spartan Times

   Aaron Hedge, a 2006 graduate of Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) and currently a senior at Colorado State University (CSU), was honored in Washington, D.C. on June 24 as a recipient of the 2009 Robert Novak Award for Collegiate Journalism.

Aaron Hedge, seen here as a CNCC student attending an Outdoor Recreation Program trip to Havasu Falls, has received the Robert Novak Collegiate Journalism Award for a story written in 2008 about misuse of funds by then-Colorado State University President Larry Penley. (Photo by Ryan Dean)

  Hedge is the development editor for The Rocky Mountain Collegian, CSU’s student newspaper, and he accepted the award along with fellow CSU journalist J. David McSwane, the enterprise editor for the Collegian. The two will also share a $5,000 prize with the award. › Continue reading

Tags: Aaron Hedge, national journalism award, News, Spotlight

Honoring the honors students: Shift from recognition night to honors banquet has some students leery

By Zachary Hendershott

Reporter

   For the last several years, Craig graduates have gathered together at the end of the spring semester to be recognized for their academic achievements. Students, faculty, and staff would dress up in regalia. The community orchestra would play processional pieces just for the occasion. Students would be called up one by one, have their achievements listed, walk across a stage, and be congratulated by Craig Campus Dean Gene Bilodeau and President John Boyd. It was a very regal and honorable affair for all involved.
   This year, however, the Craig recognition night is being put aside for an even more honorable event:  a banquet held in honor of all academically exceptional Craig students.  It will be an exclusive, catered banquet for only those outstanding students and their families. › Continue reading

Tags: CNCC-Craig, Honors banquet, News, recognition night

ACE VS. BOSS

The ace of all cake shows

By Jasmine DeFreitas

If you’ve ever watched “Ace of Cakes,” then you know this is one Food Network show that stands out on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 8 p.m. The individuals on this show are creative, kooky and just plain funny.

“Ace of Cakes” is a fun show, and probably the biggest rival is “Cake Boss” on TLC. What stands out between the two shows is the amount of drama.

No offense, but if I wanted to see drama, even Italian style drama, I’d either go watch a bunch of students in middle and high school, or pick up a movie about the Mafia. › Continue reading

Tags: Ace of Cakes, Cake Boss, Entertainment, Opinion, Reviews

Thank you, Dad

Special to the Spartan Times

By Heather Armstrong

   My dad and I have had a rocky relationship for the past six years and if you know my family then you would know that was the truth. I remember when I was little and he would attack me with kisses or tickle my neck with his beard while I screamed for Mom to help. Those were the days, when all I had to worry about was what Barbie was marrying Ken and what color the sky was going to be in my coloring book.
   But once I turned 13 I changed. Dad was no longer my hero and Mom just made me mad because she wouldn’t let me hang out with my friends. › Continue reading

Tags: Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Creamy caramel coffee: Heaven in a cup

By Whitney Chumacero

Reporter

For a flavor sensation that's out of this world, Chumacero recommends Main Street Coffee's creamy caramel coffee drink. (Photo by Whitney Chumacero)

   Are you ready for an explosion to go off in your mouth? An explosion full of flavor, that is. Well, get ready, because once you have one sip of this drink, you will be addicted!
   As you may know, Main Street Coffee offers a variety of drinks, but until you have had the Creamy Caramel Coffee, you haven’t experienced a real beverage.
   The simple name doesn’t compare to the impressive taste this drink has. › Continue reading

Tags: Caramel coffee, Opinion, Reviews

Assistant coach a link to players, other coaches

By Justin Dunn

Reporter

Men's and women's assistant basketball coach Kenneth Michaud feels connected to both the players and head coaches at CNCC. (Photo courtesy of Kenneth Michaud)

   Coach Kenneth Michaud is the new assistant coach for both men’s and women’s basketball here at CNCC in 2009-2010. Already he has proven himself as more than just a good assistant coach, but also as a good friend and community member for the people of Rangely.
   Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nev., coach Michaud came from a small Christian college, Reinhardt in Georgia, and has always had aspirations to coach basketball.  His first thought of coaching came when he was a student assistant at Barstow College in California. › Continue reading

Tags: Assistant coach, Features, Kenneth Michaud, Spotlight

You know you’re in Rangely when…

By Whitney Chumacero

Reporter

1.  When locals leave their doors unlocked at night.

2.  When you see people leave their vehicles running when they are at the grocery store.

3.  When everyone you pass down Main Street waves at you.

4.  When you can see the streetlight from the other end of town. › Continue reading

Tags: Entertainment, Opinion, Rangely-isms

Ask Angel: No place like home

By Angel Mataia

Reporter

   The holidays are here again, Spartans! As students leave CNCC for a much anticipated break, the time has come to fuse campus life together with the family and friends back home. Some are pulling out their piercings and wearing a turtleneck to hide the tattoo from that crazy night in Junction.
   Others are building bridges and introducing new lifetime friends to those who matter most. On the other hand, a few Spartans have some ‘splaining to do about their “extracurricular activities” with certain significant others left behind.
   A college education is truly something to be grateful for this Thanksgiving, but what to share with Gramps around the cranberry sauce is entirely up to you. For all you Spartans spending quality time with loved ones this holiday break, have a great time and enjoy this edition of Ask Angel! › Continue reading

Tags: Advice, Ask Angel, going home, Opinion

Have a nice one…with these fun facts about Turkey Day

   Keep a few of these facts in your arsenal this Thanksgiving holiday and bring them up at dinner. Your family is sure to be impressed with their favorite kid, fresh from college, with interesting and informative holiday facts to share at table!

• Turkeys can drown if they look up when it’s raining!
• The average person consumes 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving Day. (Now that’s a lot of turkey!) › Continue reading

Tags: Entertainment, Features, quick facts, Thanksgiving