By Coral Welker Oct. 15, Volume 47 Issue 1 Joshua Martin, an instructor at SCC in the Culinary Arts department, is an award winning […]
Public Camping: Banned
On October 27th, just eight days before Election Day, Spokane City Council unanimously passed the “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance, giving Spokane Police officers discretion to offer services or citations to suspects found camping on or obstructing public property. During an interview, Spokane Chief of Police Kevin Hall discussed how the new ordinance changes officers’ standard procedures and, primarily, their discretion to issue disciplinary measures to violators. “With the previous ordinance, we had zero treatment engagements,”said Hall. “Since this ordinance came into effect…It’s been 10 days, we’ve had 34 successful engagements. I think that’s because they realize the expectations have changed.” While community members debate the policy’s effectiveness, Hall argues that enforcement must be measured against its human impact. “Most…
Cultivating Plant Community
Hands-on learning meets beauty at Spokane Community College’s plant shop:…
A Tribute to the Native Collective
The Spokane Tribe community has been struggling to cope with…
From Degree to Studio
Jenn Marquis’s “kodak,” a term photographers use to describe their…
Student response to sexual harassment allegations
It feels like an earthquake. Years of silence and then…
Dan Kiesecker: SFCC beard contest winner
Dan Kiesecker has been growing his beard since he was…
Students learn Asian Pacific history through traditional dance
Caroline Rhoads The Communicator “Keep your eyes on her…
Carolyn Stevens: Work from 1975-2015
By Maddie Bacon Oct. 15, Volume 47 Issue 1 Carolyn Stevens, recent chairperson for the fine arts department, has a gallery in honor of her […]
Land of lights
By Olivia McCormick Oct. 15, Volume 47 Issue 1 Whether it’s been a quick stroll through the park or just a drive by from your […]
Citizens United: bad for democracy
By Jeremy Logan Oct. 15, Volume 47 Issue 1 Corporations are spending billions of dollars on political campaigns and making a killing on their return. […]