Spartan Times

Time to pack up: Backpackers head south for Break

By Peter Targos, Reporter

A small group of students pack it up during Spring Break: from L-R, Peter Targos, Caleb Richie, Laurie Sorensen, math instructor Garth Butcher, residence life director Bailey Borman, and Razaiah Dahn. Photo by Jim DeLung.

Florida is nice. So are Mexico and Los Angeles. So is going on a long backpacking trip through some of the nicest parts of Arizona and Utah.

What’s that you say? Oh, yes, sorry. That is what seven people did during Spring Break, from Sunday, March 13 to Friday, March 18. › Continue reading

Tags: Backpacking trip, ORP

Big changes put on hold while smaller projects move forward

By Meagen Crafton, Editor in Chief

The new ceiling in Holland South is just one of several small upgrades CNCC-Rangely has made while other, bigger projects wait until the budget picture becomes more clear. Photo by Meagen Crafton.

Due to tight budgets, Colorado Northwestern will not be doing any big construction on the Rangely campus anytime soon.

The Wellness Center, however, is still in the plans for the future. To pay for this project, money that is still coming in from the Major Gifts Campaign will be used. › Continue reading

Tags: CNCC-Rangely Construction, Construction projects, News

Travel to the Windy City: So many sights, too little time

By Caleb Richie, Reporter

Chicago's famous Navy Pier is a must-stop if you're visiting the Windy City. Photo by Caleb Richie.

The “Second City” has a lot to offer. Some of the best shopping in the world is on Michigan Avenue, as well as some of the world’s most unique buildings. Wrigley Field is a site for all you sports fans out there, as well as the United Center, home to the Chicago Bulls and the 2010 Stanley Cup winners, the Chicago Blackhawks. One thing is for certain, no matter what you’re interested in, Chicago has it all. › Continue reading

Tags: Chicago, Museums, Navy Pier, travel, Willis Tower Sky Deck

Students reach their break point

By Katie Stefanek, Reporter

Spring Break is now over, and the dread of getting back into your school routine is here.

Not only is everyone bragging about what they did over Spring Break, such as where they went, how warm it was, or how nice it was to see family. The bottom line is almost everyone had a great break just by getting away. › Continue reading

Tags: Activities, Spring Break

“Malibu’s Messiah”

By Michael Dillon, Copy Editor

   I’ve been hearing a lot of things about Mr. Charlie Sheen, and quite frankly, I’m not convinced that he’s as bad as people make him out to be. Nobody is taking into consideration what this man has accomplished in terms of success. › Continue reading

Tags: Entertainment, Opinion, Spotlight

A St. Patty’s Day tidbit

By Katie Stefanek, Reporter

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and you may be familiar with its history, but have you ever wondered why you’re supposed to wear green or else you will get pinched? › Continue reading

Tags: green, leprechauns, pinching, St.Patrick's Day

Spartan Times staff head to Hollywood for national convention training

By Ayzha Haili, Art Editor

The 2011 Spartan Times group at Inspiration Point in Hollywood during the Associated Collegiate Press National Convention trip. L-R, front row: Ayzha Haili, Tresa England, Bryanna McFadden, Michelle Einzinger, Darnell Thompson. Back row: Jim DeLung, Michael Dillon, and Alex Mackey.

The hard work done by the Spartan Times students seems to have finally paid off.

Eight students, Ayzha Haili, Michelle Einzinger, Bryanna McFadden, Katie Stefanek, Michael Dillon, Alex Mackey, Peter Targos and Darnell Thompson, along with advisers Tresa England and Jim Delung, attended the Associated Collegiate Press National Convention in Hollywood March 4-6. › Continue reading

Tags: Associated Collegiate Press, National Convention, Spartan Times, training

Spring means soaring hopes

By Kindal Cushman; Reporter

The snow is vanishing and the weather is getting warmer. Could spring be creeping up?

   A couple of students at CNCC are excited that the snow is going away. › Continue reading

Tags: Features, Spring, weather

A small town can’t compare to the big city

By Levi Cordova; Reporter

   If you’re into the fast-paced life, big bright lights, and crowded streets like I am, then the city is where you need to be. Now, if you don’t like the hustle and bustle of the big city, then a small town would be more beneficial to ones liking. Small towns can be great for some people who are not into all the commotion, but bigger places ultimately offer more in terms of diversity, learning opportunities, and variety. › Continue reading

Tags: Advice, city, Denver, Features, Opinion, small town

Uncertain budget leaves positions vacant

By Meagen Crafton, Editor in Chief

Position changes and vacancies have been the norm this year at Colorado Northwestern. Some of these positions are being filled while others will remain vacant until next year’s budget is finalized. › Continue reading

Tags: CNCC-Budget, College employees, News, Position vacancies