Spartan Times

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

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CNCC hygienists help offer $1.5 M in services

By Meagen Lish, Reporter

Some of the many volunteers and patients who participated in the Colorado Mission of Mercy (COMOM). Colorado Northwestern hygiene students and department chair Mark Patterson volunteered at the state-wide event. Photo courtesy of Andrea Wilkerson.

Thousands of patients, $1.5 million worth of work, and dental treatments ranging from simple dental cleanings to root canals and the making of dentures made up this year’s COMOM, or Colorado Mission of Mercy. Colorado Northwestern dental hygienists were in the midst of it all, helping out on Oct.1 in Colorado Springs. › Continue reading

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Learning Center not just for athletes

By Christina Anderson, Reporter

The Lady Spartan volleyball women make good use of the Learning Center during one of their four weekly hours of study hall. Photo by Bryanna McFadden.

When Colorado Northwestern students think of a Learning Center, they might think of athletes going to get homework done, but that is not the whole case. The Learning Center is open to all students. The CNCC-Rangely campus’ Learning Center is located in Hill Hall. The Center provides students with course help, from teachers and tutors, study halls, and study labs to study groups. › Continue reading

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Yampa 2010: A memorable end to a school year

Rafting down the Maytag wasn’t more than passengers Darnell, Trevor, Kirsten, and Christina were bargaining for. They had, after all, river guide Josh Allred getting them through it. Photo by Jim DeLung

     On April 15, CNCC’s Outdoor Recreation Program (ORP) began a four-day journey on the Yampa River. This group of 23 included students, faculty, and river guides. Within this group were a range of people who loved the outdoors, those who knew the Yampa River well, and those who had never been camping. So while this was an annual trip for some, it was an entirely new experience for others.

The group began the trip by meeting in the Weiss parking lot as the sun was coming up at 6 a.m., and everyone hit the road closer to 8 a.m. and drove to the put in at Deer Lodge Park in Dinosaur National Monument.

At this point, most people were quiet or conversing only with their clan.

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Hangin’ out and hangin’ loose at the Havasupai tribal lands

Garth Butcher poses for a picture close to the border separating Havasupai Tribal Lands and Grand Canyon National Park. In the bottom right, Michael Stoner enjoys the view of Havasu Creek. The creek’s unique blue-green coloring is caused by large amounts of calcium carbonate in the water. Photo by Jim DeLung

Michael Stoner enjoys swinging over Havasu Creek on a rope swing during the group’s hike back from Beaver Falls. Photo by Jim DeLung

A view of Mooney Falls in the afternoon. Mooney Falls is a 210 foot waterfall located directly below the main campground area. To visit the bottom of Mooney Falls, one has to go through a small cave-like tunnel and descend a steep series of rock steps and ladders. Photo by Jim DeLung

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On the river again: Students anticipate annual Yampa trip

The annual CNCC rafting trip down the Yampa River is an opportunity for students new to the campus to experience the Outdoor Recreation Program (ORP) that the school offers. While students who have already gone on the river trip in past years and plan to go again continue to make memories that last long after they graduate. photo by Michelle Snowden.

On April 15, CNCC begins its annual Yampa river trip. Early on this Thursday morning, students, faculty, and river guides will begin the four-day trip down the Yampa River.
Everyone going on the trip will leave the Weiss parking lot at 6:06 a.m., as the sun is coming up, and make the 45-minute drive to Deerlodge Park boat ramp, found upstream of Dinosaur National Monument on Highway 40.
Here, everyone will choose which raft they would like to be in, which guide they will trust in. Unlike last year, where one could choose to be in either a raft or a ducky (inflatable canoe), everyone will be in a raft this year.
During last year’s trip, the group consisted of those who have years of experience on the river and those who had never been on a raft, let alone camping. › Continue reading

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Quelf and the super-ninja monkeys

Gather up your dorm buddies and get ready for a fun filled game night with the new board game Quelf.

   Don’t pick up this game unless you are willing to snort (on command) when you laugh, say “thingy“ when referring to dice, cards, or game pieces, or if you are afraid of mimes or miming anything. “Imaginations” Quelf is a hilarious game full of fun and plenty of laughter.

   The lost art of having fun while playing a board game is discovered once again as you play one of eight characters: Lugnut, Mrs. Pickle Feather, Batbileg Chinzori, the Dude, Queen Spatula, The Platypus, the Biscuit Farmer and, of course, our friendly Super Ninja Monkey. The goal of the game is to reach the rocket after going on the multicolored road of purple, green, blue, yellow and red. › Continue reading

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Out and About with CNCC

A student shows off his back flip dive during a dive contest in the pool at the Rangely Rec Center. Photo by Nic LeFevre

During the first two weeks of the Spring semester, new and returning students were welcomed by a week’s worth of student activities provided by the CNCC Student Housing staff as well as Student Senate.

Students test their pool sharking skills against one another at a pool tournament, one of the activities taking place during College Night at the Rangely Rec Center. Photo by Nic LeFevre

Students Orlando Defiguiero and Carlton Britton heat up the racquetball court at College Night with CNCC instructor Jay McLaughlin. Photo By Nic LeFevre

The CNCC Housing Department provided a free show from comedian C.L. Lindsay on Wednesday, Jan. 13. Photo by Ayzha Haili

Students make a big splash as they take time to unwind after the first day of school and have a little fun. Photo by Nic LeFevre

Students enjoy an Italian dinner complete with a make your own sundae bar for dessert, sponsored by Student Senate. Photo by Ayzha Haili

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CNCC enjoys a night of mind-bending fun

In the month of Halloween, people are always looking for the spooky, the spectacular and, of course, the just plain weird to experience. Chris Carter, who calls himself The Mentalist, is one person who fits all of the above categories. › Continue reading

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Upcoming Events AT CNCC

This week:

Oct. 20-26

Intramural Flag Football:

Intramural Flag Football is now starting every

Monday and Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in front of Nichols.

Home Volleyball games this weekend:

Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.

playing against: North Idaho College

Breast Cancer Awareness Night

Saturday, Oct.24 at 3 p.m.

Playing against: College of Southern Idaho

ORP EVENT:

Skydiving in Moab, Utah!

Saturday, Oct. 24

Departing in front of Weiss at 8 a.m.

Cost: $175  Covers: transportation, training, lunch, and gear.

Sign up at Lisa’s desk in Johnson. Very limited space available

Try something AMAZING!   

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