Every year about two million people over the age of 20 are diagnosed with diabetes, and in most cases it can be prevented. Diabetes […]
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…
SFCC 2013/14 tech plan approved
SFCC’s technology plan has been approved by student government for…
Importance of student press
Journalists cover everything from current news and political effects on…
Education costs rising as wages stagnant
A small survey by @zebulgar went viral on Twitter in…
New twist on Christmas Carol at Spartan Theatre
Starting November 14, SFCC’s Revelers Drama Club will be start- ing off their Fall season with the opening of their first of three stage plays […]
Managing time and money
Within days of starting college, students quickly learn that managing their time and money is one of the most important and challenging aspects while attending […]
Smokers gonna smoke
Ever since I was in elementary school I knew smoking was bad for you. My school would always bring in actors who put on plays […]