The modern version of ten pin bowling has been around since 1840. This was when the first indoor bowling alley, Kickerbockers of New York City, was built. Tenpin bowling […]
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…
‘Stories of Us: Camp Second Chance’ and ‘The Hidden Homeless’ feature powerful stories about PNW homeless
Photo courtesy of SpIFF. Front gate of Camp Second Chance…
Rave Alert System
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Dean speaks on SFCC career and transfer center revamp
Students attending SFCC looking to transfer to a four-year university…
Flowing water found on Mars
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Greco-Roman wrestling voted out of 2020 games
In Lausanne, Switzerland, the 15 members in the board of directors held a secret ballot that discussed and voted on the removal of wrestling in the 2020 Olympics but […]
SFCC considers four-year programs
SFCC’s president and faculty are exploring the possibility of adding several career technical four-year degrees to the college’s curriculum. The Washington State Board for Community […]
Time to cook spaghetti style
The perfect spaghetti: A keystone of fine dining that’s cheap and easy to do at home. Spaghetti, as the modern American knows it, also known as […]