Written by Maggie Hoskins Illustration by Madison Otten If you love trying new sushi as much as I do, then you might enjoy Japon. I have tried over a handful of different sushi places since I moved here, and I have found myself returning to Japon over and over. The restaurant, which recently fell into new ownership, has been around for many years. They are a cozy and clean place, serving fresh, authentic Japanese cuisine, and always make me feel welcome and taken care of each time I visit. They have a convenient location at 4880 W. 120th Ave. in a little strip mall, making it very easy to get to with plenty of close parking. I will rate them based on their attentive service, fresh tasting food, and reasonable prices.

Written By Joe Fisk Photo By Lindsey Brand FRCC student, Sydney True, created the Women's on Weights class. She’s the only student instructing a fitness class and has been doing it for  three semesters now. The class is free to students and meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the fitness center.

Written by Matt Cunningham Photo By Ezra Eckman Snow was coming down quickly and heavily. Cars were fishtailing all over the icy roads as the temperature seemed to continue to drop rapidly. This was the case on Jan. 28, as FRCC attempted to make a difficult decision: keep the school open or shut down for the day.

Written by Ezra Ekman Photo by Ezra Ekman With increased frequency of security events across the country, FRCC has instituted lockout and lockdown procedures for the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff. On March 4, 5, or 6, Westminster campus will have a lockdown drill.

Written by Emily Jackson Illustration by Madison Otten Are you looking for a family-friendly place to get a latte, eat a meal, have a drink, and get ice cream all in one stop?  Consider going to Jack’s and Steamers Bar & Grill. It’s a family-owned business that opened in 2007. The service can be hit or miss, but the restaurant has a friendly, warm atmosphere that’s a mix of a pub and a café.

Written by Matt Cunningham Illustration by Madison Otten FRCC offers the Foundation Scholarship opportunity for its students. The application for this scholarship is open from Dec. 1 to March 1 each year. Students who apply complete a single application for all scholarships. The amounts typically range from $1,000 to $5,000 for full-time students and $500 to $1,000 for part-time students. That means this scholarship can help pay for a book or an entire class.

Written by Drew Lascot Photo by Lindsay Brand Walking into the office of the new Fitness and Wellness Coordinator, one is immediately greeted by the sign behind the desk: “Life is short. Don’t be lazy.” Lauren Schiller embodies this very quote, having found her new position at FRCC less than a year after graduating with her masters.

Written by Jonathan Ruiz Diners are always my go-to when I’m in the mood to eat out. Each diner has its own feel to it and way of preparing food. We all know IHOP or Denny’s, but what about the small local diners? Great Scotts Eatery is one of the diners that gets overlooked, even though they have a huge sign at the side of U.S. Route 36.

Written by Matt Cunningham Image by Ezra Ekman Two new instructional deans were hired at the Westminster campus over Winter Break. April Menzies who has used her own personal experiences in life and education earn the title Dean Menzies.