Archive for February, 2011

Campus buildings construction almost finished in Craig

By Meagan Lish, editor in chief

CNCC Project Manager John Bottelberghe does a site walk-through of the Academic and Student Service Building with the general contractor last Thursday. These biweekly meetings allow Bottelberghe to look at the building’s progress and new items installed, as well as make any adjustments with the contractor as needed. Photo by Ted Shonts.

The Colorado Northwestern Craig Campus is starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel for construction projects that have been underway since last fall. › Continue reading

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Sunday, February 27th, 2011 News No Comments

FAFSA on the web: Get yours renewed now!

If you haven’t yet completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for next fall, now is the time to do it, and Financial Aid Adviser Merrie Byers is the woman who can help if you need it. Her extension is 3204. Photo by Denise Wade.

Special to the Spartan Times

Whether you’re a continuing student or will be entering college for the first time this fall, now is the time to begin the financial aid process for the 2011-2012 academic school year.

For the most accurate results, you and your parents, if applicable, need to first complete your federal income tax forms for 2010. If you will not be able to complete your taxes early, you may choose to use estimated tax figures. › Continue reading

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Saturday, February 26th, 2011 Advice, News No Comments

New kids on the block: Student residents step into RA roles

By Peter Targos, Reporter

Three new people will be roaming around Nichols and Ross Halls as resident assistants (RAs). All three bring new faces to the Colorado Northwestern Community College Residence Life team. The three newbies are Marco Sanchez, Ryan Miller, and Tiana Wilder. › Continue reading

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Saturday, February 26th, 2011 Features, News, Spotlight No Comments

Sneezing and coughing and talking, oh my

By Andrea Gallegos, Reporter

It’s not easy living next door to other people, especially if they’re hyper-sensitive to the least amount of noise. Andrea Gallegos gives us some ideas for dealing with the situation on your own--even if you don’t have actual plans to carry them out. Photo by Andrea Gallegos.

“RA, open up!” Great, just what you need, the RAs knocking at your door again because your neighbor cannot handle any kind of noise. It’s not even quiet hours and there is that pound on your residence hall door. You open it up to see which RA is standing there. › Continue reading

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Saturday, February 26th, 2011 Features No Comments

Ask AB: On lying, weight loss, and moving to the next level

 

By Abrielle Davis, Reporter/Photographer

 

Courtesy of Abrielle Davis

Q: Why don’t people tell the truth the first time you ask them, instead of getting caught up in their own lie?

Liar Hater › Continue reading

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Saturday, February 26th, 2011 Advice, Entertainment, Features, Opinion No Comments

Base charter bus priority on length of season, not by trip

By Tamekia Hunt, Reporter

Taking a yellow school bus to college athletic events is less than impressive, says sophomore Tamekia Hunt. Instead of prioritizing the school’s only charter bus based on which team is taking the longest trip, it would be more fair if the team that’s been in season the longest gets first dibs. Or start setting money aside to buy a second bus...one that’s NOT yellow. Photo by Michael Dillon.

Many individuals give devastating looks to CNCC players as they arrive at a competitor’s house and get off a yellow school bus. The comments our athletes hear, plus their sore backs and legs after hours in an upright seat, become very irritating. › Continue reading

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Saturday, February 26th, 2011 Features No Comments

For Enochs, the armed forces was the only choice

By Bryanna McFadden, Reporter/Photographer

2010 Moffat County High School graduate, Joe Enochs, has known his calling since he was five years old. Photo a courtesy of Devon Joe Enochs

   Born in Oklahoma and graduated from Moffat County in 2010, Devon Joe Enochs is now a Private First Class Marine. He is based at Camp Pendleton, Calif. as a field radio operator. › Continue reading

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Saturday, February 26th, 2011 News, Spotlight No Comments

Dollar Deals

By Katie Stefanek , Reporter

School supplies at Family Dollar. Photo by Katie Stefanek.Let’s face it, we college students are poor, and while living in Rangely, we aren’t exactly equipped with a Wal-Mart.

Thank goodness we have a Family Dollar, right! Well, if you’re running a little bit low on school supplies and have maybe a few quarters saved up, you’re just in luck. I made a trip to our Family Dollar and found some really good dollar deals for you and your piggy bank. While looking, I realized not only are there great deals but you already save money as opposed to driving to Vernal!! Check out these specials: › Continue reading

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Saturday, February 26th, 2011 Features, Reviews No Comments

Student Spotlight: Levi Cordova

By Alex Mackey, Layout/Design Editor

Photo courtesy of Levi Cordova

Levi Cordova, age 22, is a sophomore here at Colorado Northwestern. He moved from Denver after hearing from his brother about the school here. He is currently studying to earn his associate of liberal arts, after which he plans on moving back to Denver and studying at a four-year university. His eye is set on the University of Denver. After all of his schooling, he wants to become a substance abuse counselor. › Continue reading

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Saturday, February 26th, 2011 Spotlight No Comments

Athlete of the week: Ryan Cook

 Compiled by Michelle Einzinger, Reporter

Sophomore shortstop Ryan Cook ready to catch a pop fly. Photo by Ashlee Myers

 

 Height: 5’7’’

Age: 18 › Continue reading

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Saturday, February 26th, 2011 Features, Softball, Spotlight No Comments