Spartan Times

Financial aid

By Trenton Phillips, Reporter

During this school year people have been sighing up for financial aid without the full knowledge of their transactions. Students are pulling out loans with just the thought to spend it. Not thinking of what they have to pay back, they just take it and run. Fast cash usually has a affect on you In the long run. Loans can put you in a financial hole that you’ll have to dig yourself out of.  They’re not aware of Financial Literacy › Continue reading

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Up on a hill

By Zoe Sowers, Reporter

It’s lightly snowing outside with a cool, chilling breeze and a little hint of sunlight shinning over a hill. What’s up on this hill you ask? Not only is the new faculty of CNCC at Craig there, but an exciting and yummy chili cook-off. › Continue reading

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Goodbye Whitney Houston

By April Myers, Editor In-Chief

Whitney Houston. Photo courtesy of google images.

Whitney Houston died on February 11, 2012 at the age of 48 years old.  Whitney Houston left behind her 18 year old daughter Bobbi Kristina.

According to www.msn.com her funeral was held on February 18^th at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey.  This was an invitation only funeral.  This church is the same church that she used to sing in when she was a child. There is no plan for a public memorial service at this time. › Continue reading

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Faculty spotlight: Michael Dick

By Jamie Levin, Reporter

Michael Dick

Michael Dick came to work at CNCC in the fall of 2011. He is one of the two instructors in the Equine Program and he teaches many of the classes that the second year students take.

Michael was born in Lancaster, KY. He played basketball while he was growing up and all through high school. After high school, he attended Murray State in Kentucky and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Equine Science. › Continue reading

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Futuristic gadgets

By Sharayah Bachler, Copy Editor

The future is here, but are tech geeks spending too much time on useless gadgets? There are new pair of eye glasses that are coming out with integrated computer systems them GPS capabilities, photo taking, online shopping, and even ordering and looking up discounts at shops. You will be able to do this by just a nod of your head. › Continue reading

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The strength bracelet

By Garrett Wilkins, Reporter

Strength bracelets are easy to come by these days found in almost all sporting goods stores. This was a product that is similar to what you may have seen in the on television over the last year. These bands have become quite popular with professional athletes wearing them during games or events. › Continue reading

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Athletes of the month

By Zach Hughes, Reporter

Baseball

The baseball athlete of the month goes to Charlie Lutz. Charlie is a right handed starting pitcher and having the most success out of the pitchers so far this season. “Charlie threw really well in both of his starts in Arizona and we had to pull him because of his pitch count and not because of his performance” Head Coach Lou McCollum said. Charlie can’t wait for the season to start so he can keep working on the mound for his team. “I came out in both of my starts and did everything I could to put my team in the best position to win and I plan on doing that for the rest of the season.”

Softball

The softball athlete of the month goes to Whitney Titus. Whitney, also a starting pitcher has gotten the opportunity to have a big effect on the softball teams success here early in the season. “Whitney has been our starter this season, pitching in almost every game so far.” Said assistant softball coach Candra Robie. Coach Robie went on to say “Whitney has been dominate and she has come out and done what she is supposed to do.”

Men’s Basketball

The men’s basketball athlete of the month goes to Riley Perish. The big man has been great averaging nearly ten points a game finishing up the season. He has been a rebounding machine as well leading the team in that category. Riley has also been a threat from the three point line which is rare for a post player. “Riley has been playing well for the last month or so and has been the backbone of what we are doing. He has potential to be an all-conference player.”

Women’s Basketball

The women’s basketball athlete of the month goes to Jahnette Epperson. Jahnette just coming off of an injury has bounced back and earned her spot. “She has been very consistent lately coming off her injury also playing a part in some big games for us” Said Head Coach Edwards. Jahnette went on to say “Our season started out really well, we are having kind of a hard time right now but we don’t plan on giving up. I can say I worked really hard after my injury to play again and I had to prove that even though I was hurt I wasn’t going to let anyone down”.

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Softball spring opener 2012

By Amanda Lanigan, Reporter

Colorado Northwestern’s softball team opened their spring season with a long two week adventure. The trip began in Yuma, Arizona.

During their games in Arizona they grasped two wins starting the season off on the right foot. After Arizona they headed to Las Vegas for some practices in the beautiful warm Vegas weather. Their last stop was St. George, Utah. Over the two weeks on the road they played a total of 18 games. › Continue reading

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Valentines Day win for the lady Spartans

By Jamie Bair, Copy Editor

The lady Spartans battled the College of Little Big Horn on Valentine’s Day. They played for the love of the game and took the opportunity to get a win; overpowering Little Big Horn with a final score of 73 to 49. › Continue reading

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