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Thursday, February 25, 2010

New issue hits stands this today

There are several important stories in this issue of The Communicator. Here is a recap of what you should look for when you grab your issue today.

Washington State Senate passed a bill which would allow major public universities to increase their tuition rates by up to 14 percent. This is an important story for anyone intending to transfer to UW, WSU or WWU.

SFCC Drama Department gets ready to debut its take on Shakespeare's "A Comedy of Errors." For all the details on show times and a synopsis, read the Culture section.

If you don't know what to do if your car gets broken into or stolen, read "A college student's guide to car theft" for all the details. This story walks you through who to contact and what you should do with the contents of your car if a burglar strikes.

We discuss same-sex marriage laws and marijuana laws in our Perspectives section. Write a Letter to the Editor to have your voice heard on the subject too. E-mail us at comeic@spokanefalls.edu.

Find out the cost of smoking cigarettes in Focus. These costs include not only medical cost but the toll on relationships as well.

The Flavors section shows you how to make a delicious pizza yourself. This story gives you several options for customizing your pizza along with visual aids for reference.

CCS Baseball gets ready for baseball season. Read all the details and player commentary in Sidelines.

To read these or any story, make sure to check out The Communicator Online.

- Hilary Vandenbark, Editor-in-Chief, The Communicator

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

In an explosion of color, light and sound, musicians, actors, singers and most importantly audience members came together to create The Afro Blue Experience. Kaitlin Allen, Madison McCord and Lindsey Treffry photographed, recorded and produced this piece.