When it comes to the topic of religion, many people turn away and look for an easier, safer topic. But what about those students who […]
Spokane Chiefs: More Than Just Hockey
For decades, the Spokane Chiefs have been part of Spokane’s local identity, connecting families, youth hockey programs and small businesses across the city. As members of the Western Hockey League, the Spokane Chiefs bring players from across North America, but the organization’s work extends beyond the game. Through youth programs, school partnerships and local outreach, the Chiefs’ association emphasizes community involvement and the lives of players as much as competition. Jake Toporowski, former player of the Chiefs from 2014-2017 and now assistant coach, talked about his time playing and how it led to his current position. “When I was playing junior hockey, it was some of the best years of my life,” Toporowski said. “Just from the guys you play…
Reclaiming Ancestral Knowledge One Doula at a Time
The Həłmxiłp Indigenous Birth Justice staff say that childbirth is…
Future Artists in the Present
From Sasha Barrett's ceramic drones to David Harper Clemons’ metal…
The Riverkeepers and the River
The Spokane River has been the heart and lifeblood of…
Obamas Two years free tuition
By Jeremy Logan, Sfcc.Jeremy.Logan@gmail.com President Obama has taken the…
The Race Card: Bringing racial issues center stage
On October 28, Michele Norris, an NPR radio host and…
Minimum wage increased in Washington
Joy Putnam Minimum wage workers, including many SFCC students, just got a raise. On January 1, 2017, the minimum wage was raised from $9.47 per […]
Immigration
President Trump’s recent immigration ban was set in place on Jan. 27. Though temporarily suspended and headed for the Supreme Court, it has instigated emotional […]
Communication Breakdown
Starting Winter Quarter, SFCC’s Associated Student Government imposed stringent restrictions in regards to communication between the student-run newspaper, The Communicator and their own staff. The […]