Jeremy Logan The Communicator Summer quarter, for some of us this is a cryptic phrase. Those of us who walk into it in ignorance may […]
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…
Spotlight: John Whitmer and the Planetarium
[caption id="attachment_4438" align="aligncenter" width="754"] Instructor John Whitmer who helped change…
Pros of legalizing recreational pot
Desirae Knight Attributed There are many factors pertaining to the legalization of marijuana, both good and bad, however the good outweighs the bad and legalizing […]
Students learn Asian Pacific history through traditional dance
Caroline Rhoads The Communicator “Keep your eyes on her hands,” that’s the name of the last song that Mary Ann Souza, a hula dancer […]
Students get their chance to shine at the Wire Harp Coffee House Reading
Mikayla Davis The Communicator On May 28, SFCC students will have the opportunity to experience the creative works of their classmates and […]