Caroline Rhoads The Communicator At 34 minutes, 29.36 seconds, Jessica Mildes shattered the national record for the 10k, and annihilated the school records for the […]
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…
Early alerts help students find resources
By Mikayla Davis, sfcc.mikayla.davis@gmail.com SFCC’s Early Alert program is in…
Still here, making noise
Local artists, bands and engineers are pouring their passion into…
Fun-filled winter activities to do in Spokane
With the winter months steadily approaching in Spokane, some citizens…
ASG candidates have big ideas to improve Spokane Falls
Gage Lewis The Communicator The ASG have got their candidates in for the upcoming election. Candidates met last friday for their orientation with Alicia […]
Sherman Alexie entertains audience to raise money for Salish Schools
Jeremy Logan The Communicator “One of my mothers must have gotten it on with a jesuit,” Sherman Alexie said. This was his way of explaining […]
LGBT and veterans unite for suicide awareness
Caroline Rhoads The Communicator Due to the tragedy that lead to the death of former student Jed Zillmer, SFCC will be hosting a suicide prevention […]