Spartan Times

H1N1, regular flu vaccine still worth getting

By Jasmine DeFreitas

Reporter

After all of the news about the novel virus H1N1, everyone has been on the lookout for the virus signs. After those groups most susceptible to the disease had the vaccine made available to them, it became available to the public. On Dec. 9, students at CNCC were offered free H1N1 vaccines, which are still being offered in Rangely. Craig has seen for the vaccine being offered, as well.
The vaccine is still mainly being offered to priority groups, such as mothers with children under six months, pregnant women and the elderly. The H1N1 virus vaccine is free, but for the regular flu shot, according to CNCC Nursing Program Director Marilyn Hehr, places that offer a sliding scale, such as the Visiting Nurse Association in Craig or in Steamboat Springs, are a good idea. › Continue reading

Tags: flu, H1N1, vaccine

Some students struggle with snow blues; others shiver with excitement

By Tira Callaway

Reporter

   Some, but not all, CNCC students have the snow blues. Up until recently, it has been snowing in Rangely for almost a week straight, with temperatures ranging from 2 degrees to minus 10 degrees, with bone chilling winds.
 CNCC students bundle up with coats, gloves, scarves, and hoodies to start their journey across campus to their classes. › Continue reading

Tags: snow, winter weather

Music is therapy for many Spartan students

By Justin Dunn

Reporter

   Music can affect the body in many health-promoting ways. Students at CNCC can use music in their daily life and achieve many stress relief benefits on their own. It also provides a wonderful backdrop for your life so that you can find increased enjoyment from what you’re doing and reduce stress from your day.
   Some students say that music pumps them up, some say that it calms them down, and others feel that it puts them in a good mood or motivates them. If you are a music listener, what are the reasons that make you want to listen to music? › Continue reading

Tags: CNCC students, music, therapy

Baseball program loses another assistant coach

By Breanna Gibson
Reporter

   The baseball program at Colorado Northwestern has lost another assistant coach. According to Athletic Director Jeff Devere, assistant coach Robby Bales resigned due to discrepancies between Bales and head coach Tom Cassera. This is the second assistant coach who has left the baseball program this semester, but the team plans to keep moving on. › Continue reading

Tags: Assistant coach, baseball team, head coach

Redskins still playing for respect

By Mark Smith

Reporter
   The Washington Redskins are not having the season they would have hoped for. They were having a rough start to the beginning of the season after losing to one of the worst teams in the NFL, the  Detroit Lions. The final score was 14 – 19 Lions.
   Redskins fans knew with a 1 – 2 start to their season and losing to one of the worst teams, they could be in for a long season. But have the Washington Redskins impressed anyone else these last couple of weeks? They look like a premium team, and they should not be taken lightly by any NFL team.  Even though they are already out of the playoffs, they are still fighting for some respect. › Continue reading

Tags: Washington Redskins

ORP’s 2009 Thanksgiving adventure

 
   Ryan Haugh and Bobby Burns probably don’t know it, but they played a vital role in making the Outdoor Recreation program’s Thanksgiving tripa success.

   It was Saturday, Nov. 21, and the van was packed.  Stephan Boleng, Jim DeLung, Travis Moody, and Myles Spencer thought they were ready to go when DeLung, the trip leader, noticed something very important was missing: snow chains for the rear tires.

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Tags: hiking, ORP, Thanksgiving

What grinds my gears…about girls

Whitney Chumacero
Reporter

1.That we gossip so much!

2. That some of us think we need to look good at all times!

3. That we take too long to get ready!

4. That some think they can do whatever they want!

5. That some text sooooooo much! › Continue reading

Tags: girls, Grinds My Gears

Bye bye, Blackboard: Desire2Learn the new platform for spring 2010

Although CNCC students currently use Blackboard as their learning management system, Desire2Learn is its new replacement as of spring 2010. Photo by Michelle Snowden

Jasmine DeFreitas
Reporter

There’s a new learning management system in town. Taking the place of Blackboard (or WebCT) in spring 2010 is Desire2Learn (D2L), originally founded in 1999.
    D2L is a “leader in providing innovating eLearning solutions to academic and other leading organizations around the world,” according to D2L’s website (www.desire2learn.com). “D2L will furnish online educators across CCCS with a robust Learning Management System which leaders expect will propel us into the next decade and beyond.” › Continue reading

Tags: Blackboard, Desire2Learn

CSI, NIC prove to be not so tough anymore against CNCC

Breanna Gibson
Reporter

The CNCC Spartans were at it again this weekend, playing two big, athletic teams: the College of Southern Idaho and North Idaho College. In the past, these two Idaho teams would dominate the Spartans—but not this year. Although the Spartans lost, both the men’s and women’s programs will prove to be a threat come next semester.
   The Lady Spartans had many mistakes this weekend that ultimately led to the losses.
   “We didn’t get beat this weekend,” says sophomore guard Kelsey Samuelson. “We beat ourselves.”
   In the past, CNCC would always lose against these two teams by at least a 40-point margin. This year was a different

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Tags: CSI, Men's Basketball, NIC, Women's Basketball

Putting the “community” in community college

Father and son Kent and Ben Roberts chat over a couple of cupcakes at the Rangely Chamber of Commerce Holidayfest event, where many families enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of free holiday activities. Kent Roberts is an Aviation Technology instructor at CNCC, and wife Wendy teaches photography. Photo by David Roberts

Angel Mataia
Reporter

As patients come and go out of CNCC’s Blakeslee Building, a cardboard box sits beside the receptionist window.
   Giving his name to the dental hygiene student at the window, a kindly old farmer and his silver haired wife place a grocery bag of canned goods into the box before taking a seat in the waiting room. 
   Inside the box, cans of green beans and yams, bags of stuffing and instant mashed potatoes signal that a feast is waiting to be had by a Rangely family who needs it–complete with a Thanksgiving turkey.

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Tags: CNCC students, community service, Holidays