A Student Owned and Operated NewspaperIssue 15 Volume 125December 10, 2014

Opinion............................2Pathfinder Policies............2Arts & Entertainment.....6Sports..............................10Campus Calendar...........12

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Opinion: Goodbye, LCSCPage 2

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Triple Chocolate Pie: YUM!

Festival of trees

is a success!

Professor Profile:Jenni Light

photos by Mackenzie Durrell

Mackenzie Durrell’s exotic study

More information on PAGE 9

Opinion2. December 10, 2014

From the Editor

The Pathfinder Staff

Bryce Kammers........................................................................Adviser Lindsey Keatts........................................................................EditorDallas Callahan..........................................................Assistant Editor Lindsay Cutsforth...................................................Business ManagerTaylor Marshall..................................................................Staff WriterKaleena Chamberlin ........................................................Staff WriterJin Choi.............................................................................Staff WriterFreddie Means...................................................................Staff WriterSamantha Gump..............................................................Staff WriterChase Murphy..................................................................Staff WriterSamantha White...............................................................Staff WriterMoriah Hale.....................................................................Staff WriterMichelle Tiecke.................................................................Staff WriterYuki Shimokawa................................................................Staff WriterAllison Richards................................................................Staff Writer

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The Pathfinder policies

Opinion

by Jin Choiof The Pathfinder

As you can see from my picture, I am from Korea. I have worked at the Pathfinder for three years as a student writer. Technically, this is my last issue as a writer for the Pathfinder, because I am going to graduate this winter.

I still can’t believe that I won’t be an LCSC student anymore. I would like to share my college experience with you. First of all, I would like to say thank you to all who are reading this and to my editor who gave me the opportunity to write my story for the newspaper. If someone asks me, “what is the biggest thing you have learned from college life?” I

would like to say that I learned responsibility and independence during my college years.

I was living with my family in Korea until junior high, and then I came to America where I attended a private boarding school in Connecticut. I have studied abroad since high school. I remember that I was not a student who had gotten ready to go to another country. I suffered from homesickness every day, and I couldn’t even order what I wanted from a menu, because my English was not good enough to communicate with others.

I tried to stop my studying abroad several times. I felt disconnected from the world around me. However, there were several faculties and teachers who were trying to help me. My dorm parent helped me to wake up every morning to be able to go to school on time. My English as a Second Language teacher helped to teach me English to be able to communicate with others. I don’t think I could have passed any of my classes without their help. Even at my high school graduation, my teachers were

the people who gave me a bunch of flowers and a big hug. My parents couldn’t visit to see my celebration, because they were busy.

Because of my high school teachers, I could get admission to LCSC. I was afraid, but I had to say bye to my high school memories, and I became an LCSC student in 2008.

I still can’t forget my very first day of my college life. I had never heard of Idaho before I came here. I was imagining a football team and parties when I was in high school. LCSC was not a place that I considered while in high school. I also had never seen this large of a population of white people before I came to LCSC.

I totally lost interest in school, and I drank every day and every night. However, there were no people to take care of me. There was no person who tried to wake me up in the morning. There were no people who would give me any advice. I was like a bull in a china shop. My grades were so terrible.

see OPINION page 6

My life in a nutshell

It’s true what they say.What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. I was fortunate enough to

take a trip to warm and sunny Las Vegas, Nevada this week. We flew down to take part in the festivities of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. It was an incredible experience.

My boyfriend and I were walking back to our hotel after a concert late Friday night when I saw her. A flash of red hair and sparkling clothes, there she was in plain sight, Fallon Taylor. You may not know who this is, but she happens to be the number one money making barrelracer in the rodeo world right now. I was star struck. With some encouragement, I walked up and talked to her. She was genuine and as sweet as could be, and after I walked away, I was smiling from ear to ear.

Opportunities like that don’t happen every day. I am so glad I talked to her, even though I was a little freaked out by her stardom. You never know what will happen, but sometimes putting yourself out there is a risk worth taking.

Dallas Callahan

I love cards. This time of year lots of people send out holiday cards, which I love, but I think even more important than holiday cards are thank you cards. Thank you cards are appreciated for any gift, and I think they are important.

As the gift giver, it is nice to know that your gift was appreciated, and not just tossed into a pile of other gifts. As the gift receiver it is polite to acknowledge the gift, especially for things that are above and beyond. You never want to make it seem like you expect gifts.

I like to give thank you cards for more than just gifts. If you have a friend, a professor, or anyone who goes the extra mile to do something nice or help you with sometime, a thank you card is appropriate.

The bottom line is that whenever someone does something nice for you that they don’t have to do, say thank you. Sometimes simply saying it is sufficient, but when it is a bigger deal or a bigger inconvenience for them, always send a card.

Lindsey Keatts

December 10, 2014 The Pathfinder 3.

by Amanda Hindbergof The Pathfinder

Every year during the week of Thanksgiving, the Nez Perce County Fair Pavilion in Lewiston is transformed to embody the holiday spirit. “What began as a one-day outdoor auction of live Christmas trees has grown to become a week-long festival featuring four diverse events,” said Hailey Feider, who is with the Tri-State Hospital Foundation.

The annual Festival of Trees event supports Tri-State Memorial Hospital. This year, more than $100,000 was raised during the event, with more than 3,500 p e o p l e e n j o y i n g t h e festivities.

“It all began in the East parking lot of Tri-State Memorial H o s p i t a l in 1985,” said Feider. Now, the event has grown and now allows people to experience f o u r e x c i t i n g events during the week. “There’s Family Night for the kids, a special day to honor senior citizens and our community, a fun, vintage fashion show for the ladies, and a gala evening that’s a wonderful kickoff to the holiday season,” Feider said.

As it was the 30th anniversary of the event, it was very special. There are so many reasons why people come to the event – some for the entertainment, the trees, or a family tradition during the holidays.

“Proceeds from the Festival of Trees, organized by Tri-State Hospital Foundation, benefit your community-owned and operated, Tri-State Memorial Hospital,” said Feider. The event started with the most expensive tree selling for just $35. Then, in

2007, a new record was set when the highest-selling tree sold for $12,250.

Of course, the event would not be possible without the countless volunteers, employees, committee members, donors, entertainers, tree decorators, and event attendees that contribute to such a successful event. There are so many people whose health benefits because of the services that can be purchased through the Festival of Trees. “The dedication of the many Festival of Trees volunteers from 1985 until today is remarkable. These wonderful volunteers have created a legacy, contributing to 30 years of improved health care in our

valley,” Feider said.

Tr i - S t a te M e m o r i a l Hospital was given the opportunity to purchase a new EEG M a c h i n e “ d u r i n g our raise the paddle portion of our auction on gala night,” Feider said. There was $30,000 raised, which is the most

that has ever been raised.

There are also several local businesses such as banks and supermarkets that sponsor the event. There are “various sponsorship levels, including both monetarily and in-kind donations,” Feider said. The local community does a great job making sure that the event experiences continued success.

If you would like to be involved in the Festival of Trees event next year, volunteers are always welcomed. Contact Hailey Feider with the Tri-State Hospital Foundation if you want more information at 509.751.4556 or at hfeider@tsmh.org.

The 30th Annual Festival of Trees Was A Success!

photo courtesy of Hailey Feider

by Samantha Gumpof The Pathfinder

There is a brand new world that will be available on the New Horizon. Literally. The orbiter New Horizons is beginning to awaken and next year will be scanning Pluto.

When New Horizons was launched Pluto was still considered a planet, nine years ago. This probe will be able to tell us about the ninth planet and hopefully aid us in our quest for more knowledge pertaining to our solar system.

After reaching Pluto New Horizons will have traveled 3 billion miles. Although it is not the furthest a probe has traveled it certainly is a mesmerizing feat.

We are expecting to have data being sent

back to arrive in May. Along with this data we

are expected to see some amazing photographs

of Pluto and its moons, Charon, Hydra,

Kerberos, Nix, and Styx.

New Horizons will probe and analyze

atmospheric compositions and send the

information back to Earth. There is also the

possibility that there may be more in Pluto’s

region, such as more moons and even other

planets.

New Horizons may go further than Pluto,

but the intent if for New Horizons is to focus

on Pluto and the surrounding area.

If this mission goes well, we may be well on

our way to sending a lander, and after that,

who knows what we may accomplish.photo courtesy of nasa.gov

photo courtesy of onwardstate.com

This Week in ScienceProbing Pluto

4. The Pathfinder December 10, 2014

Useful InformationOutreach Centers

Grangeville

Carla Nuxoll Wilkins, Coordinator

208-983-2164

cnwilkins@lcsc.edu

www.lcsc.edu/cp/gville

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday

10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Lapwai

Kay Kidder, coordinator

(208) 843-7316

www.lcsc.edu/cp/lapwai

kayk@nezperce.org

Monday - Thursday

8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Friday

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Orofino

Kelly Cummins-Brumleym,

Coordinator

(208) 476-5731

adhanes-miller@lcsc.edu

www.lcsc.edu/cp/orofino

Monday, Wednesday

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday

8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Friday

By appointment only

Pi’amkinwaas

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1112 7th Street

(208) 792-2777

Library

Monday - Thursday

8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Math and Science

Tutoring Lab

Monday - Thursday

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

and

Monday - Wednesday

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Meriwether Lewis Hall, Room 310

2-3 tutors are on staff to assist students.

Student Health

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sam Glenn Complex, Room 205

(208) 792-2251

Writing Center

Library Room 172

Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(208) 792-2433

Security

Meriweather Lewis Hall, Room 110

(208) 792-2929

•Vice President of Student Affairs Andy Hanson said that students should be paying more attention to the assessment of the college and program prioritization. Reasons for this include the following as an example, if another staff member is requested for a program the request is filled based on the current assessment of the college and how well it’s doing. It also lets LCSC know how well they are doing, where they need to improve, the type and amount of funding the school and its students receive and the amount of accreditation. The absolute most important this is the question of whether or not the students are learning and if they feeling like they’re getting the services that they need. As committees are created there comes with them the

responsibility to give input. LCSC wants to always look at how we can improve and be more.

•LCSC is getting ready to launch its sexual harassment and Title IX training course. Students who live in the residence halls, senators, committees and athletes will be taking the pilot program.

•All LCSC directors will be submitting unit action plans in the near future stating what they want to do in the next year or five years and what they need to do it.

•Bill 14-F040, concerning the purchasing of a number of seats for the Silverthorne’s “Adopt A Seat” program was tabled.

•ASLCSC is having a meet and greet Wednesday Dec 10 from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM where students can come enjoy

a cup of hot chocolate in the SUB.

•Students have been complaining about being gated in at dinner by the SUB. The dinner area has recently been gated off to help stop the stealing that was occurring. While it has worked it has made it incredibly difficult for students to get around the SUB during dinner hours. They also consider it a hazard at it only allows them one exit in case of an emergency.

•There is consideration and talk of a plan to help students who need it get free lunches, including those who live in the dorms that might miss lunch and have no way to purchase something before their next meal. The suggestion came from a similar program in San Diego that has been successful for 7 years and counting.

Senate Summary: Meeting held December 6th.by Kaleena Chamberlain

by Lindsey Keattsof The Pathfinder 1 cup packed brown

sugar ¾ cup shortening ¼ cup molasses 1 egg 2 ¼ cup flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger ½ tsp ground cloves ¼ tsp salt Granulated SugarHeat oven to 375.combine

ingredients except for granulated sugar. Use rounded teaspoon to scoop balls of cookie dough (a melon-baller or small ice cream scoop will also work well). Roll dough balls in sugar. Bake 10-12 minutes. Makes 24-36 cookies.

There are many variations on the gingersnap. Some are crunchy, or chewy, complicated, or simple, low cal or low fat. This is my favorite by far. These delightful cookies are soft and chewy, with

a hint of spice that sets them apart from a lot of cookies. They are a little tart, not too much, but different from the rows of sweets which usually so prevalent around the holiday season. Best yet, these are LOW FAT cookies, but you would never know it from the taste.

This recipe is fast and easy, but from a seasoned baker I have some tips to share with you.

•For best results, use an air bake cookie sheet. If you do not have one, a regular cookie sheet will work fine, but to make it easier line the cookie sheet with parchment paper.

•After you take them out of the oven, let them cool on the cookie sheet for about 2-4 minutes. After that, use a spatula to put them on a wire cooling rack or newspaper to cool.

I prefer newspaper, because it soaks up a little of the extra grease from the bottom of the cookies. Put a couple of layers on the

counter or table, whatever heat resistant surface you want to let your cookies cool on.

These are a favorite at my house. My dad, who insists that he does not like cookies, will stand in the kitchen while I bake and somehow my 30ish cookies dwindles to 18 or so by the time I take out the next thing. Overall, I give these cookies five stars. They are fast and easy, and delicious. Just a warning though, y o u m i g h t want to make a d o u b l e batch if you plan on them l a s t i n g through the day!

Recipe ReviewGingersnaps: a holiday favorite

photo by Lindsey Keatts

December 10, 2014 The Pathfinder 5.

by Amanda Hindbergof The Pathfinder

We all want a job where we can do what we love, and that is definitely the case with LCSC’s own Jenni Light – “I get to do almost anything I want. There aren’t many jobs that pay you to do what you want to do. If I’m interested in researching water quality in the Snake River, I can do it. If I want to learn more about how students learn and understand science, I can work it into my job.”

Light grew up in Pocatello, Idaho and later went to school in Butte, Montana where she graduated with a BS degree in Environmental Engineering. “I worked in environmental engineering in the Pocatello area for about 10 years. During that time I also worked on my MS in environmental engineering (from Idaho State University),” she said.

Light went through a seven-year long master’s degree program while also having a full-time job and taking a few classes each semester, and when she finished she insisted she would never go back to school again. But, she found herself once again back in school. “I ended up in a full-ride, National Science sponsored PhD program at WSU,” Light said. School was a little different this time around though – she had a family and moved to Pullman, and focused only on school, rather than work and school.

Light has been at LCSC since

2006. “It’s a teaching focused school which is what I was looking for and Lewiston is the premier whitewater rafting hub. What’s better than that?” If you would like, search YouTube for “Jenni runs rainey” where you can see Light on the Rogue River. Light is an avid and passionate whitewater rafter. Recently, she was finally able to go on the Selway River, where she rescued rafters whose boats had flipped and left them behind. It has very intense whitewater.

She teaches Intro to Engineering, Engineering Statistics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials, Physics, Geographic Information Systems, and Intro to Earth Systems. I asked which classes she was most looking forward to in the Spring semester, and she said “Engineering Dynamics and Materials, GIS, and Hell’s Canyon Institute. If you don’t know about Hell’s Canyon you should check it out. Everything

that there is to love about this area is in that class. Most students need a 350/351 class and you should consider that one.”

She is also involved in the community. “I’m on the planning and zoning committee for the city of Asotin. I help plan the annual Asotin days weekend,” Light said. In addition, she is learning to play golf – “I’ve taken at least three of our LC golf classes but I’m still pretty crummy but sure have fun.” Light has also learned to square dance with the Twin City Twirlers, who have regular classes each semester, plays the fiddle, but tries to be out on the river as much as she can.

As you can see, Light is very passionate about science and engineering. She said, “the world needs more engineers and they need all kinds – women, men and all backgrounds.” With people from different backgrounds, there are more ideas and designs that can be made and be put into use. “Besides, if we don’t have more women in engineering we’re going to still be waiting in line for the bathroom since men will be (and have been designing buildings including the women’s restroom .”

If you are interested in science, engineering, or want to learn more about Hells Canyon, it would definitely be a great idea to check out some of Light’s classes!

Professor Profile

Jenni Light

photo courtesy of LCSC

by Moriah Haleof The Pathfinder

In the heart of London, down alleys and streets of cobbled stone, lies the infamous Baker Street, where in the well known apartment of 221 B lives the first ever ‘consulting detective’, Sherlock Holmes and his ever-present companion, Doctor John Watson.

“The Complete Adventures and Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a facsimile of the original 24 stories from The Strand Magazine. Sherlock hardly needs introduction, but for those who are in the dark, I will not hesitate to elaborate. Written from the perspective of John Watson, these short stores follow the detective work of Sherlock Holmes, whose great mind and deduction skills help the populace of London and, on occasion, Scotland Yard.

Each story begins with a plea of help-Sherlock only takes the most intriguing cases-and ending with his deductions explained as to how he figured out the problem; usually to the fascination of John. There are moments when he is outsmarted by Miss Irene Adler, or The Woman, and Sherlock’s nemesis Jim Moriarty.

Before the release of Sherlock Holmes with Robert Downey Jr. playing the lead, I have to say I was never very much interested in Mr. Doyle’s London. With the splendid acting and the production of the BBC version of the consulting detective, I was

pushed over the edge into the fandom of Sherlock Holmes. I would be lying if I said Benedict Cumberbatch had nothing to do with my sudden and permanent role as a fangirl.

That being said, Arthur Conan Doyle’s original work is where it all started, and for those who are ‘Sherlocked”, reading each story is a must. The author created an iconic character, and the stories go into more detail about the lives of Sherlock Holmes and his friend John Watson, that the movies might have sadly left out. Each case is a single story that is easy to read and get through in a short time. I like being able to finish one story and not feel like I have to continue on to the next, even though I usually do. They are fast paced and keep you guessing as to how each case unfolds. After all, who doesn’t like a good mystery?

Book ReviewThe Game’s Afoot

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December 10, 2014 The Pathfinder 6.

PIZZERIA

& DELI

from OPINION page 2

I was looking for a person to take care of me like I had in high school.

I thought I was an independent person but I was like a five year old kid. I couldn’t handle this anymore, and I decided to enter the army. I went back to Korea for my military service after 2009 spring semester (Korean men have an obligation to serve in the military for two years). I didn’t really want to join the army, but I was thinking that the army might be better place than Lewiston.

At the beginning of my military service during my year as a private, I was so happy with a passive life style. I didn’t need to think about anything but orders. As time went on, I became a sergeant and a leader of the V.I.P guard team. There was an unforgettable moment, which I remember as the leader. My

team messed up a military drill, because my teammates and I had not trained enough. I didn’t pay attention at my job. I realized that my teammates and I couldn’t survive a real life situation.

That was the moment when I learned the meaning of responsibility. Throughout my military experience, I realized what I needed to do after I was discharged. I am the only person who is in charge on my destiny.

I came back to LCSC right after I had been discharged from the army in 2011. I have wanted to be both a journalist and professor in communication. That is the reason why I became a college student. I reminded myself what I needed to do. I decided to work at The Pathfinder as the first step of my career as a journalist.

I also joined LCSC debate club, and I became the first international student who receives a communication scholarship.

Through these experiences, I have

learned how to be responsible for

myself. College life gave me more

freedom than high school, but

I have had to learn to be more

responsible with my freedom. It

was a good lesson for my future.

Our future is like a Tetris

game. You can’t make something

from nothing. There will always

be something in your way like

a misshapen block. At the end,

I would like to say thank you to

everyone who has helped me

with my “Life blocks”. I don’t

know what is going to happen in

the future. I will be responsible

for anything that I need for my

future.

by Moriah Haleof The Pathfinder

With Christmas fast approaching, the Lewiston Civic Theatre has teamed up with Main Street Dance to bring Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker, a ballet and Celtic performance, to the LC Valley.

Opening night of the well known ballet took place on Dec. 4 with the doors opening at 7 p.m. The Clearwater Pipes and Drums band performed as patrons found their seats, and all other sound was drowned out as the Celtic music filled the theater. At 7:30 p.m. the lights dimmed and the show began.

Orchestral music took over the silence that followed the band’s absence and the audience was faced with Scene I: Christmas Eve. Young Clara, played by Brenna Brady, dances across the stage with her brother Fitz, played by Jen Lathen, as they ‘play’ in the snow. Other families soon arrive for the Christmas Eve Party, and the children get a little out of hand, having to be kept in line by their parents.

The story continues with Clara receiving a nutcracker for Christmas, and her brother becoming overly jealous. Later that night, after falling asleep with the Nutcracker by her side, Clara is swept away into a dreamland where the Nutcracker (Tom Church) is alive and battling the evil rats, who are all now life-size. After defeating the Rat Queen (Jenna Clark), Clara, now played by Gina Marilla, meets the Snow Queen (Molly Petersen), and in The Land of Sweets is entertained by the many residents. At the end, Clara wakes up to find herself back to normal and everything as it was.

The production of this show was mesmerizing. The lack of an actual orchestra was made up for by the talent of the dancers, the

choreography, and the costume design. One patron was heard commenting on how excellent the show was and how “amazingly talented” everyone was. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, and all gave a round of applause when the curtains closed.

The show was filled with dancers of all ages from ballet and Celtic dance class from the Main Street Dance Studio, owned and operated by Signe’ and Kim Haverfield, who both participated in the show. You can find them at mainstreetdance.org.

The showing of “The Nutcracker” continues through Dec. 14 at the Lewiston Civic Theatre located at 805 Sixth Avenue. Tickets are available at $15 a seat. To make a reservation for the show please call Alaina Swearingen at 208-746-3401 or lctboxoffice@gmail.com. You can also go to lctheatre.org for more information.

If you absolutely want to go but can’t afford the price, there are volunteer positions that allow you to see the show for free. Please contact Chuck Irvine at 208-553-9390 if you are interested. The Lewiston Civic Theatre is always looking for volunteers and would welcome your help.

Theater ReviewThe Nutcracker

December 10, 2014 The Pathfinder 7.

Movie Review

by Freddie Meansof The Pathfinder

A research crew gathers around someone kneeling in the snow - they shout “stay back!” As the camera pans, it’s revealed that the kneeling man isn’t quite human anymore – his hands appear grotesque and are severely deformed; he holds a blank expression. Some stand in shocked silence, while others quickly grab fuel cans and prepare a flamethrower. Before they set him ablaze, the kneeling man lets out an awful, inhuman howl. This is probably one of my favorite scenes of all time, from one of my favorite movies of all time: John Carpenter’s 1982 classic, “The Thing.”

As schlocky as he sometimes is, John Carpenter makes good movies – “Halloween,” “Assault Precinct on 13,” “The Fog,” “Big Trouble in Little China.” I grew up watching a lot of these movies with my dad and even as I get older, I feel that they still hold up. Consider “The Thing” - the performances are good, the direction is good and the special effects, I feel, are better than most modern horror movie’s special effects (though, at times, its age is apparent). I certainly don’t think that movies like “House of Wax” or “Insidious” will hold up over time the way a lot of Carpenter’s movies have.

The movie revolves around a crew of American researchers posted in the Antarctic – the nature of their research is never touched upon. One day, a group of Norwegians fly into their camp throwing grenades and shooting at a dog. After one of the Norwegians accidentally blows their helicopter, he attempts to shoot the dog, but misses and hits an American researcher. He is then promptly shot in the head by the camp’s doctor and they attempt to figure out what exactly had happened – war? Insanity? Nobody is quite sure. I won’t spoil much here, but I will say that it involves a shape shifting organism of an extraterrestrial nature.

The lead, Kurt Russell, featured in several of Carpenter’s movies, plays R.J. MacCready, a helicopter pilot at the research base. He pretty much plays the same character in all of Carpenter’s movies – a salty, mulleted tough guy who does what he has to do in order to survive. The rest of the cast is great, too, particularly Childs and Blair.

As the movie progresses, the crew’s

initially calm demeanor gives way to

irrational paranoia, as they begin to accuse

one another of not being what they claim

or appear to be. The movie does a great

job building tension and keeping that

tension present throughout, an element

seemingly absent from most modern

horror movies. Though the movie does

utilize some “jump scares,” they are few

and far between and “The Thing” never

uses them as a crutch. I always felt, in

conjunction with a good script, decent

actors and good monster design, that

atmosphere and tension are crucial to a

good horror movie and “The Thing” has

all of those elements present.

If you haven’t seen “The Thing” and

like horror movies, then this one is a no-

brainer. It’s on “IMDB’s Top 250 Movies

of All Time” list. Though it sits at 166,

it’s worth noting an ‘80s horror movie

is placed higher than “Roman Holiday,”

“The Battle of Algiers” and “La Haine.”

I mean, it sits directly under “Hotel

Rwanda.”

It’s a good movie and people have

come to recognize that, despite it being

a financial and critical failure at release.

Really, if you claim to love movies, then

you’ve probably already seen this one.

If you haven’t, it’s on Netflix and it’s

definitely worth a watch.

1982 movie, “The Thing” is worth a watch

8. The Pathfinder December 10, 2014

Video Game Review

by Freddie Meansof The Pathfinder

There were rumors floating around for some time that Hideo Kojima (“Metal Gear Solid” series) would be directing the next “Silent Hill” game, but I just assumed that these rumors were untrue, since the internet has a tendency to lie about everything, constantly.

There was one article that had been posted about Kojima inviting several journalists into a motel room to showcase the new “Silent Hill” game, but it was an absolutely absurd article, complete with Kojima appearing from under the bed that they were sitting on. The “Silent Hill” franchise had essentially gone down the toilet since Team Silent had left Konami and development had been handed over to an American team headed by Tomm Huelett. Since then, we’ve received some real stinkers, including “Silent Hill: Homecoming,” “Silent Hill: Downpour,” and “Silent Hill: Origins.”

A while later, some prominent video game media outlets

confirmed that Konami’s president had asked Kojima to work on the next entry in the series. Then “P.T.” (or “Playable Teaser”) comes out a while later and it’s revealed that Guillermo Del Toro is also working alongside Kojima and that Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon from “The Walking Dead”) would also be involved.

“Silent Hill” is one of my favorite horror franchises and so I was ecstatic that the man behind the fantastic “Metal Gear Solid” series would be reviving the “Silent Hill” series. If “P.T.” has proven anything, it’s that virtually any project Kojima is attached to will be incredible and that the next entry in the “Silent Hill” series will be leagues ahead of the last few entries in the series.

“P.T.” begins with you getting up in a bare room, with a concrete floor. You open the door and are greeted by a fairly innocuous hallway. You progress down the hall, open another door and find yourself in the same room you started in. As you continue playing, you discover that doing small things trigger minor and major shifts in the environment – staying in the hall until the clock

reads 12:00, looking at a picture, etc.

It gets more and more complicated and, frankly, in order to beat it, you’ll have to either be extremely lucky or look it up in a walkthrough (I did the latter). It’s worth noting that as you progress, the hallway becomes increasingly frightening – the power will go out, an awful “baby thing” (not really sure what to call it) cries out from a bathroom sink and you’ll be greeted by a couple of horrifying visitors. Once you figure out all of the puzzles, you’re rewarded with the actual teaser for the next silent hill game, titled “Silent Hills.” (which looks absolutely great).

It would be very easy to argue that the last few entries in the “Silent Hill” series were just cheap rehashes of the games made by Team Silent. What I got from “P.T.” wasn’t so much an attempt to recreate the monsters or settings of those games, but an attempt to recapture the feeling of the first few games – it’s really different, but it still feels familiar.

I’m very much looking forward to it. “P.T.” is available for free on the PlayStation store. Go try it!

“Playable Teaser” is quite enjoyableby Freddie Meansof The Pathfinder

Honestly, I am a disorganized mess - I tend to forget assignments, appointments, return dates, etc. If I weren’t able to use a planner or organizer of some sort, I’d probably just fail out of life. Though organizers help, I tend to forget about them, too. As a college student, this is totally unacceptable, so I set about to find an alternative. I bought a whiteboard a while back, which is sitting next to me with “September” written across the top of it, I tried putting my syllabuses into my notebooks, but they always seem to fall out or get misplaced and I wash my hands an awful lot and so writing reminders there tends to just end in academic, social and personal tragedy. Then it dawned on me – I almost never forget my cell phone.

There’s a plethora of cell phone organizer apps and I’ve tried quite a few of them now. Some were free; some weren’t, though I found the interface of most of them annoying, complicated and redundant. There was one, however, that I actually really liked: “Wunderlist” (and it was free). The app lets you set up different lists, which you populate with various tasks and assign them dates. “Wunderlist” then organizes all of your tasks by date and gives you a to-do list

for the week. It’s clean, simple and efficient – it’s exactly what I was looking for. It even lets you expand on your tasks by adding notes, alarms and files, which can be linked to a Dropbox account. The app itself can be synced across multiple devices and can even be accessed on a desktop, where you can edit the entries, add files, etc. These lists, files and reminders can even be accessed by a group of friends.

I’ve been extremely happy with “Wunderlist.” I know that it may be strange to act like one organizer app is better than another, since they all essentially do the same thing, but “Wunderlist” sits well above the others. I mean, “Wunderlist” received several “app of the year” awards, which is bizarre because it’s just a planner. It’s user-friendly, free, has device synchronicity (even between Apple, Windows and Andriod products) and is multifunctional without being cluttered or complicated. You can use “Wunderlist” for shopping lists, laundry reminders, assignments, doctors’ appointments and all of these tasks can be categorized without little effort. You can even set a profile picture for your account (mine is of a very frustrated Kermit the Frog)! If you’re looking for an alternative to a physical planner or don’t have one yet, then check out “Wunderlist”.

App Review“Wunderlist” is wonderful!

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Lewis-Clark State College press release

Senior Kelsey Ross of the Lewis-Clark State College volleyball team was named a 2014 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete on Friday in a release sent by the

national office.In order to be nominated for

the honor by an institution’s head coach or sports information director, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and have achieved a junior academic

status.Ross, a 5-foot-10 right side hitter

who is from Cheyenne, Wyo., is majoring in Mathematics.

The transfer from Laramie County Community College was one of 455 volleyball student-athletes to receive the award.

LCSC volleyball’s Ross named NAIA Scholar-Athlete

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by Moriah Haleof The Pathfinder

Traveling to another county, or even someplace in the United States, might seem like a fantasy, a thing of dreams long past. But to a local LCSC student, a trip overseas became a reality that she was able to take full advantage of.

LCSC student Mackenzie Durrell, now a sophomore, took the trip of a lifetime when she signed up for a study abroad program through the International Study Abroad (ISA) program available here on campus, her destination: Costa Rica. Working towards a Major in Nursing and Minor in Spanish, Mackenzie chose Costa Rica for the medical classes offered all with being immersed in the Spanish language. Costa Rica is also one of the less costly programs, coming to around $9,200 which covers the program cost, housing, breakfast/dinner, and three excursions around the

country.Leaving the beginning of

January 2014, Mackenzie quickly became acquainted with her host family and the other ISA students. Immersion into the Spanish speaking country was almost painless with five years of Spanish under her belt, from 5th to 10th grade, but Mackenzie was still a little overwhelmed with having to speak the language on an almost constant basis, at least at first. She attended Orientation scheduled at Universidad Veritas and then later on went to a festival with her host family.

Mackenzie’s schedule was fairly open with a bit of free time for her to enjoy the local cuisine and festivities. Still, Mackenzie said she “couldn’t forget that the main purpose for being there was to study abroad.” Monday through Friday she attended an Intermediate Medical Spanish class from 8 am to 12 pm, in which she learned vocabulary and grammar for the Spanish language that she can specifically

use in a medical career. Then, on Tuesdays and Thursdays she attended a Health Psychology

class from 1 pm to 3 pm. She was also enrolled in a Spanish class, but simply living with a Spanish-speaking family and being immersed in the language allowed her to progress immensely.

She was also able to attend Latin dance class every Tuesday and Thursday night available

for the students for free at the University. There she learned some basic steps and dance moves for the Salsa, Meringue, Bachata, Tango, and more.

Her first excursion, about two hours southeast of San José, was to the Río Pacuare for a day-long Whitewater Rafting Trip. The 18 mile long stretch included 17 rapids ranging from Class I to Class IV. The scenery was beautiful with cascading waterfalls and lush rainforest on either side of the river. The other excursions included a trip to the beach in Tamarindo for four days, a trip to Monteverde where she participated in zip lining, bungee jumping, and hiking. The group also visited a volcano, went boating, and spelunking.

Mackenzie’s three month study abroad experience was a dream come true. “For those of you who have never been out of the country, it is definitely an eye-opening experience,” she said. “Going into college, I knew I wanted to study abroad,

but despite the fact that this is a dream come true for me, it has still required some major stretching of my bubble. But, it is worth it.” While there, Mackenzie was able to attain her Minor in Spanish and above all gain new experiences and friends that won’t easily be forgotten.

Continuing her education for her Nursing degree, Mackenzie is now an Intern, or Global Ambassador, through the ISA program here on campus. If you are interested in her story or have any question you can contact her at mrdurrell@lcmail.lcsc.edu and even check out her blog at costaricastudy.blogspot.com. For more information regarding the ISA program you can contact Dena Elliott, IIE Faculty & Study Away Coordinator, at drelliott@lcsc.edu, or check out the official website at studiesabroad.com.

Student SpotlightMackenzie Durrell

by Samantha Whiteof The Pathfinder

As of a few weeks ago, 10 cases of mumps (all contracted by University of Idaho students) have been confirmed. There are more than 20 other cases being currently investigated, two of those in the Moscow community.

Although there are no

confirmed cases at Lewis-Clark State College, or in Lewiston itself, mumps is a more dangerous viral illness than one might realize. Students are encouraged to have their vaccination histories checked and if they haven’t had their two doses of MMR vaccine, to do so when possible. Lewis-Clark State College’s own health center (located in room 205 of the Same Glenn Complex) offers the

vaccine. “My goal is preventative medicine,” said Sherry Sweikert-Smith, Student Health Services nurse. “I carry almost every vaccine that’s given.”

The MMR vaccine is a combination vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella. The vaccine prevents mumps from reaching a critical condition, though it does not necessarily protect from obtaining the illness itself.

Not every case is severe but left untreated, which is highly possible considering its cold-like symptoms, mumps can lead to deafness, meningitis, and testicular inflammation. Its symptoms include: swollen glands, headache, tiredness, fever and loss of appetite.

Symptoms can appear up to 25 days after contracting mumps, and it can be spread before one knows

they are sick. It is spread through droplets—sneezing, coughing, spitting and even touching the same surface as someone else can infect someone. In order to check one’s vaccination history, students can go to the link listed below:

h t t p : / / w w w . c d c . g o v /vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/adult.html

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10. December 10, 2014Sports Sports Commentary

Almost anyone that grows up in the Pacific Northwest and is a fan of baseball can help but root for the Seattle Mariners. They are the closest team to our state, unless you want to root for the Colorado Rockies or the various California clubs. One thing has always been true about the Mariners, they are the lovable loser, and that’s not a good thing.

They are a franchise that has never won a world series and has not been to the playoffs in 13 years. Their best season was in 1995 when the team featured a slew of future hall-of-fame players including Ken Griffey Jr., Edgar Martinez, Alex Rodriguez, and Randy Johnson.

That team was remembered for making it to the playoffs and beating the Yankees in the first round on Edgar’s famous double down the left field line that sent Griffey bounding around the bases and sliding into home plate to win the game. That sent the M’s to the American League Championship series. However they lost the next series and that was it.

In 2001 the Mariners were re-tooled with great talent once again with a club that had 8 all-stars on their roster. Featuring Ichiro (the America League MVP and rookie of the year that season). Brett Bone, Mike Cameron and Edgar Martinez who all drove in over a hundred runs in 2001, and John Olerud who had one of the

sweetest swings in baseball. The M’s were loaded on offense and backed by great pitching.

Those ’01 Mariners ended up tying the Major League Baseball record with 116 regular season wins, beat the Cleveland Indians in the first round and moved on to play the Yankees in the c h a mp i o n s h i p series. Seattle lost to the Yanks in five games and still has not won a World Series title.

The future looks bright though, last season the Ms’ made a huge splash signing Robinson Cano along with closer Fernando Rodney and first baseman Logan Morrison. The club improved drastically and won 87 games and finished one game out of a playoff spot.

Last season the pitching staff and defense were marvelous led by the best bullpen ERA (earned run average) in the majors. They also featured a dominant one-two punch with Felix Hernandez, Hisashi Iwakuma at the top of their rotation. Offensively Kyle Seager and Robinson Cano led the way and both were all-stars. It was a solid season, and one that hopefully shows a glimpse into

the future and what is to come.

2015 Season Outlook

The M’s have been below average for several years now and this means they’ve gotten great draft picks and good young talent. Players like Seager, Dustin

Ackley, Mike Zunino, James Paxton and Taiwan Walker have all developed and look ready to be every-day big league players.

The team made another big move this offseason signing Nelson Cruz who led the majors in home runs last year. But, in my opinion they need to make another move such as trading for a right fielder like Matt Kemp, Justin Upton, or the Rockies Carlos Gonzalez and I believe they will. The only downside to

the trade is they would have to give away Taiwan Walker their talented young right-hander. If they do make a move the projected 2015 lineup would look something like this:

Batting OrderCF Austin JacksonLF Dustin Ackley2B Robinson CanoDH Nelson CruzRF Upton, Kemp or Gonzalez3B Kyle SeagerC Mike Zunino1B Logan MorrisonSS Brad Miller or Chris Taylor

Pitching Staff

1. Felix Hernandez2. Hisashi Iwakuma3. James Paxton4. Danny Hultzen5. Roenis Elias

That lineup looks dominant with a great mix of power, speed and contact hitting. Cano, Cruz, Seager, Morrison and whichever one of those right fielders they acquire could pace the offense and allow their young high potential hitters Jackson, Zunino and Ackley to hit in low-pressure lineup spots.

On the defensive side of the ball Hernandez is one of the top 5 best pitchers in baseball and Iwakuma is top 15 if not top 10. Paxton and Hultzen are amazing talents and two of the

most prized young arms in the

game. Elias pitched well in spots

last year and could be a very

solid young pitcher, if the young

arms can put together solid

seasons to compliment Iwakuma

and Hernandez this could be a

dominant staff.

Baseball’s winter meetings

begin December 8th when

owners and player agents will

meet to discuss trades and

free agent signings. Expect the

Mariners to try and add a big

name outfielder. If they do this

team could be deadly.

Some experts have said the

Mariners are a World Series dark

horse. While a World Series ring

would be amazing, I’m hoping

to simply make the playoffs but

obviously would love to see a

championship.

It’s been too long since we’ve

seen a post-season game in

beautiful Safeco field. At this

point its all speculation but

the teams collection of talent is

unquestioned. Here’s to hoping

the Mariners can make something

special happen this year.

by Taylor Marshall

Lewis-Clark State College press release

For the second consecutive year, both of Lewis-Clark State College’s cross country teams finished the season ranked in the top 10. The Warrior women landed at No. 2 when the NAIA released the postseason edition

of the Coaches’ Top 25 Poll on Wednesday, while the LCSC men were 10th.

The final rankings match each squad’s result from the national meet, which took place at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence, Kan., nearly two weeks ago.

The Warrior women, whose No. 2-ranking equals a program

best, finished the season exactly where they started it when the preseason poll came out in August. They received 482 points and extended their string of consecutive appearances in the rankings to 134 polls.

After starting the year slotted 11th, and entering the national meet at No. 14, the LCSC men

earned 332 points to crack the top 10. This is just the second time in program history that both Warrior teams finished the year in the top 10. The Warriors also accomplished the feat last year, when the women and men finished the season ranked fourth and ninth, respectively.

As they did all season, British

Columbia and Oklahoma City

once again topped the polls.

The Thunderbird women were a

unanimous choice for No. 1 after

winning their third consecutive

national championship, as were

the Star men, who claimed their

second straight title.

LCSC harriers finish season ranked in top 10

11. December 10, 2014

Lewis-Clark State Collegepress release

Thanks to a strong performance on the national stage by the cross country program, Lewis-Clark State College ranked third when the initial NAIA standings for the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup were released Thursday.

LC State earned 157.5 points in the Cup standings and trails only British Columbia (173.5) and Oklahoma City (160), which won the women’s and men’s titles, respectively, at the NAIA National Cross Country Championships two weeks ago. The Warrior women placed second at the meet, marking a program best, while the men finished 10th.

LCSC is one of two Frontier Conference schools to appear in

the standings, the other being Carroll College, which landed at No. 4 with 149 points. Only one other conference, the Chicagoland, has more than one school in the top 10.

The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today teamed to develop the program. Learfield Sports, a marketing company with strong ties to collegiate athletics, awards the Directors’ Cup to the institution that generates the most points based on the national finish of up 12 athletic programs — six men’s and six women’s. The organization will release the next set of NAIA standings Dec. 18, following the completion of the national championships for volleyball and soccer.

LC State third in initial Directors’ Cup standings

Lewis-Clark State Collegepress release

Lewis-Clark State survived a buzzer-beater, overtime and an injury to its best player to pocket a 72-65 triumph over Whitman College on Saturday in a nonconference women’s basketball tussle.

The 15th-ranked Warriors outscored the Missionaries 11-4 in the extra session to bump their record to 11-1. They have won seven in a row, although this is just the second victory during that streak that did not come by double figures.

Overtime became necessary after Whitman, the national runner-up in the NCAA Division III ranks a season ago, rallied from an eight-point deficit in the final four minutes of regulation. The Missionaries forced the extra period when Hailey McDonald made her only shot of the game, bouncing in a 3-pointer from the

corner as time expired to knot the score at 61-all.

“You think they have the momentum after that,” LCSC coach Brian Orr said. “But we played really well and with a lot of confidence. Looking in my players’ eyes, I had no doubt that we would be OK.”

LC State dominated overtime despite losing senior Tanis Fuller. The Warriors’ leading scorer and rebounder left the game in the final minutes of regulation with what appeared to be a concussion. She did not return.

Fuller did pass a postgame battery of tests to receive a clean bill of health. She also still managed to finish with a game-high 22 points, 17 of which came after halftime, and a team-leading eight rebounds. She has scored in double figures every game this season.

Sophomore guards Brooke Litalien and Caelyn Orlandi picked up the slack after Fuller

left the game, combing for 10 points, including eight in overtime. Litalien finished the game 3-for-5 from the 3-point line for 11 points, while Orlandi made a season-high four treys en route to 18 points.

“That was just a great college basketball game,” Orr said. “Both teams battled the whole game and it was close the entire way.”

The game featured eight ties and three lead changes. LCSC never led by more than nine points, while Whitman’s biggest advantage was just four.

The deciding factor in this evenly matched showdown: the Warriors’ long-range marksmanship. They made 10 of their 18 attempts from behind the arc while the Missionaries went just 3-for-11.

“The difference in the game was the long ball,” Orr said. “Every 3 turned out to be huge.”

Following a back-and-forth first half, which ended with LCSC

up 26-25, the Warriors tried to pull away on multiple occasions in the second period. Fuller, for instance, drilled three buckets in the first seven minutes following halftime to give her squad a 37-29 lead.

The Missionaries sliced that deficit in half, but the Warriors responded by pushing their advantage to nine with less than 10 minutes to play following a Natahnee Spencer 3-pointer, one of two in the game for the sophomore from Lapwai, Idaho.

Whitman then answered with a 9-2 burst to pull within 46-44. But the Warriors scored 10 of the next 14 points, building an eight-point margin with 3:50 to play. Fuller punctuated the salvo with her final bucket of the night, making a short jumper while fighting off a foul.

The Warriors, however, could not keep Whitman (4-3) from cobbling together one final rally. The Missionaries, paced by

Hailey Ann Maeda’s 21 points, closed out regulation with a 13-5 spurt.

Undeterred, LCSC quickly regained control of the game, scoring the first five points of overtime. Orlandi and Litalien both drained 3-pointers during OT.

Despite surrendering a late second-half lead, Orr was pleased with his squad’s defensive effort. The Warriors held the Missionaries to 33-percent shooting and allowed their leading scoring, Heather Johns, to notch just 10 points on 5-of-13 shooting.

“Our defense in the second half was as good as it’s been all year,” Orr said.

The Warriors return to action Friday, Dec. 12, when they host the LC State Classic. That three-day tournament features games against Simpson University and Eastern Oregon.

Warriors survive overtime against Missionaries

by Lindsey Keattsof The Pathfinder

•1 large box (the 6 serving box) chocolate instant pudding mix

•1 Oreo pie crust•2 ½ cups milk•1 tub cool whipIn a large mixing bowl,

combine the pudding mix and milk. Beat well. Pour a little over half of this mixture into the Oreo pie crust. To the remaining pudding mix add about ½ of the tub of cool whip (or ¼ if you bought the giant sized tub). Fold the whipped cream in until well mixed, but do not use electric mixer. You do not want to over mix this part. When it is well mixed pour it on top of the other pudding in your pie crust. Then, spread the remaining whipped cream over top. Refrigerate.

This is the easiest pie I have ever made. Total prep time is maybe 5-8 minutes. This pie is very sweet, so bring your chocolate cravings

here! Everyone loves it. For a more enhanced presentation you can sprinkle chocolate curls or mini chocolate chips over top.

This recipe has a lot of easy ways to modify it, but here are some tips from the pro:

-This is best with the OREO pie crust, but you can use any. You can make your own pie crust, or use the dough you get in the store, or a graham cracker crust, or anything you like. However, in my experience the chocolate flavored graham cracker crust is not anywhere near as good as the OREO crust.

- There is usually a bit of extra mousse (the pudding/whipped cream mixture) left over, so either come hungry or have some little bowls around that you can pour leftovers into for snacking later.

-You can use any variations of pudding you like. I use JELL-O brand, but you can use any brand. You can use chocolate or chocolate fudge or sugar free or

the kind that you cook. Anything you prefer, I prefer quick and easy.

Overall, 5 stars for this recipe. Fast, easy, cheap, and loved by all who love chocolate. Perfect for any party or last minute potlucks. However, it is REALLY SWEET so it will be too sweet for some people. Switching out with a different pie crust can help that issue.

Food ReviewTripple Chocolate Pie

photo by Lindsey Keatts

Major: Diesel MechanicYear: Freshman“I want to raise my GPA next semester. ”

Skyler Badertscher

Major: Radiology Year: Freshman

“Get through the school year without stressing out too much. I am a stresser.”

Nickeita Greer

Major: Business Year: Freshman“I’m going to try to watch less Netflix.”

Cody Richmond

Major: Social WorkYear: Freshman

“Go to the gym and get A’s in all of my classes because I need a 3.5 GPA.”

Alisha Edminson

Major: Social WorkYear: Freshman“I want to make myself do more happy

things.”

Kayla Kegley

By Freddie Means

Word on the StreetWhat are your new years resolutions?