Joseph Pumphrey The Communicator Halfway through the season, the basketball teams of Spokane Community Colleges’ are trying to finish strong as the Northwest Athletic […]
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…
Web Exclusive: Three volunteer opportunities in Spokane
By Cassie Russell, sfcc.cassie.russel@gmail.com There are many organizations in Spokane that…
Catfishing: Noodling for suckers
With the growing popularity of shows like MTV’s hit “Catfish,” this…
Rebel Journalism can change the world
Jeremy Logan sfcc.jeremy.logan@gmail.com I took my first steps in…
Public Enemy No.1 at SFCC
Charisse Hayes The Communicator In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, the Black Student Union brought Public Enemy rap legend, producer, orator […]
Waiting to be heard: Student veterans
Brittany Tolleson The Communicator Edit: The Communicator staff apologizes for cutting off this story in our print issue two months ago and all the spelling […]
Winter car emergencies
Christian Koch The Communicator Through the winter months, many may pass cars stuck, or broken down beside the road. Not being prepared […]