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John Boyd leaving CNCC

As the holidays arrive, Colorado Northwestern President John Boyd has given to, and received a lot from, the college, the community, and the northwest Colorado region. Now he moves on to new challenges at Mayland Community College in North Carolina. Boyd is satisfied with the work that’s been done during his time here. “As a college, we have come a long way,” he says. Photo by Denise Wade

By Johnathan Thompson, Reporter

Jan. 7, 2011 will be CNCC President John Boyd’s last day on campus.

“The reasons are strictly personal,” Boyd explained. “My wife, Betty, has a need to be closer to her mother.” Boyd says no college-related reasons are factors in the move.

President Boyd is moving to Spruce Pine, N.C, where he will be president at the much larger Mayland Community College. › Continue reading

Tags: Boyd leaving CNCC, Changes at CNCC, John Boyd, New college president

Technology is key: Striving to stay updated

By Peter Targos, Reporter

Colorado Northwestern is in the process of renewing its accreditation. An important part of the renewal process is improving its vision and mission statement.

CNCC says it has made technology a priority by including it in the revised mission statement.While the school notes that it does need improvement in technology, it also states that the IT professionals on campus have made improvements. › Continue reading

Tags: Computers, Features, News, Technology updates

It’s a Zombie Kind of World

The final battle of the Humans Vs. Zombies event took place on the Rangely campus last Friday, Dec. 3. Although the humans were successful in the final mission, there were no female survivors. The zombies triumphed. The game, which spanned four days last week and involved several different activities or missions, is basically “a giant game of tag with Nerf guns,”said organizer and network support analyst Ted Shonts. Around 50 students, faculty and staff played the game. Go online to www.spartantimes.org for more photos of the HVZ scavenger hunt. Photo by Ted Shonts

Tags: CNCC students, Entertainment, feature, Humans vs Zombies, School Activities, student activities

Students trade turkey for trails

Compiled by CNCC ORP

Caption: (L to R) Freshman Jaryd Copley, instructor Jim DeLung, sophomore Haley Stevenson, instructor Garth Butcher, freshman Dwayne Cooper, sophomore Laurie Sorensen, and sophomore Ryan Cramer pose for a photo on Slickrock Trail in Sand Flats Recreation Area just outside of Moab, Utah. Photo Courtesy of Spruce Creek Multimedia.

While many students were at home, eating turkey, and spending time with family during Thanksgiving break, a small group of adventure-seekers from CNCC went on a mountain biking trip to Arizona and Utah. › Continue reading

Tags: Mountain Biking, ORP, Thanksgiving break

New York, New York: Learning adventure of a lifetime

Phyllis Bingham waves as the group visits the Brooklyn Bridge. Photo courtesy of Phyllis Bingham

By Phyllis Bingham

This semester, CNCC-Craig organized a Learning Adventure trip to New York City. This is the perspective of one student who attended, Phyllis Bingham.

This was going to be a very special trip in many ways. My daughter, Suz and two granddaughters, Teresa and Kelley, were going along. How wonderful.

It was Nov. 11, 2010. The plane had landed at Newark, N.J.; our watches had been set up two hours, and we got off the plane. › Continue reading

Tags: feature, new york

Horsemanship: New director, new direction

By Christina Anderson, Reporter

Th horse skeleton that the Horsemanship Program uses for training and teaching is just one of many tools new Program Director Jay Clements utilizes in her classes. Photo by Erin Tilka.

The Horsemanship Program at CNCC has a new direction. Under the leadership and vision of  Program Director Jay Clements, this program of study will empower the equine students by giving them the skills and knowledge they need to become successful in the industry. › Continue reading

Tags: Equine Studies and Management, Horsemanship Program, Jay Clements, New director

Study Smarter: know your learning style

By Meagan Lish, Editor in chief

Many times, students struggle in school and they are not sure why. The answer is possibly that they are trying to learn the material in the “wrong” way for them. Every person has different learning styles that he or she is stronger in.

There are four main learning techniques: Visual, Aural, Kinesthetic, and Reading/Writing. Knowing what kind of learner you are helps you with studying, which in turn helps you do better on your exams and finals! › Continue reading

Tags: feature, Learning styles, Studying techniques

Basketball: A family sport

By Ayzha Haili, Art Editor

Back Row (L-R) Ayzha Haili, Celeste Maes, Abrielle Davis, Jamie Bair, Jahnette Epperson, Jessica Madsen, Da’Naiveia McDade,Aujanee Armstrong, Yateria Wilson. Front Row (L-R) Tamekia Hunt, Maray Filfred, Ariel Sanchez, Jaynelle Johnson, Tiana Wilder, Celenna Spurs, Shameka Smith. Photo courtesy of Antowin Edwards

So far, the basketball season for both the men’s and ladies’ Spartan teams is looking good. The men, with a record of 6-7, and the ladies, with a record of 5-8, have already increased their wins from last year, which saw a men’s record of 1-30 a ladies’ record of 3-28. › Continue reading

Tags: Basketball, Sports

Athlete of the week: Brent Aga

By Michelle Einzinger, Reporter

Freshmen post Brent Aga as he sits on his throne. Photo by Michelle Einzinger.

Age: 20

Year in school: Freshman

Hometown: Lakewood, Colo.

Here to study: Generals

What is your position: Forward for basketball

What got you started in your sport: Father › Continue reading

Tags: athlete of the week, Men's Basketball

Happy Holidays!

We here at the Spartan Times would like to wish you Happy Holidays and a wonderful break. Photo by Denise Wade

Tags: Advice, happy holidays