These artists, from the Spokane Falls Community College Art Department, submitted their work for The Communicator’s very first cover design contest and were chosen as […]
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…
PACE Services breaks down Barriers for students with disabilities
Jeremy Logan The Communicator For students with disabilities or barriers …
Stress relievers for finals week at SFCC
Finals are quickly approaching. This means stress for most students,…
E-cigarettes: pros, cons, controversies
By Grant Wengeler, Sfcc.grant.wengeler@gmail.com There is much controversy over smoking e-cigarettes,…
SEXUAL ASSAULT ON CAMPUS
[caption id="attachment_3411" align="aligncenter" width="576"] The crime occurred on February 27th at…
Jerry O’Neal to retire after 45 years at SFCC
After teaching at SFCC since 1968, Anthropology instructor Jerry O’Neal…
A fond farewell
By Mikayla Davis, Working for a newspaper as a managing editor was not something I ever saw myself doing. While I’ve always enjoyed writing creatively, […]
Breakdown of getting down: Guide to B-boy culture
By Khay Burrage, Sfcc.Khay.burrage@gmail.com Breakdancing has always been stigmatized, but one Spokane group wants to defy that. Paper Cut Out crew is a local dance crew that […]
Marijuana possession on campus
By Kyle Waterman, Sfcc.Kyle.waterman@gmail.com Marijuana use, or possession of the substance, can lead to the end of your educational career at any of the Community Colleges […]