By Kiki Johanson sfcc.kristina.johanson@gmail.com In a tucked away classroom hidden in the art building Angela Rickerson diligently works on a copic marker creation. “I decided […]
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…
Chancellor faces reality of diagnosis
After 10 years with Spokane Colleges, two serving as Chancellor,…
Student Spotlight: Benjamin Giachetti
[caption id="attachment_3704" align="aligncenter" width="1176"] Falls student, Ben Giachetti, works patiently…
OPINION: Rebuilding Spokane
[caption id="attachment_3462" align="aligncenter" width="745"] Construction is an increasingly familiar sight…
Essentials of Spring Cleaning
By Kiki Johanson sfcc.kristina.johanson@gmail.com Cleaning helps keep people organized, happy and healthy. According to Statista.com, as of 2013, 72 percent of survey respondents reported cleaning […]
Shamrock Shakes All Year Round
Craving a McDonald’s Shamrock Shake in the off-season? Now you can make your own. What you’ll need: 1 cup vanilla ice cream 1 cup milk […]
Open for submissions!
Issue 8 of The Communicator is still open to Artist submissions. Submissions can be about any subject and can be previously published by the artist. […]