In early May, SFCC welcomed Francisco Salinas to serve as its first ever Dean of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Salinas began his studies at the […]
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…
A BABY IN ONE ARM AND A BOOK IN THE OTHER
It is no secret that balancing parenthood and academics brings…
ALL ABOUT THE BASS
SFCC student Cole Rosaia recently won a prestigious collegiate award…
Beignets & Butterflies
French cuisine finds representation in Spokane’s woman-owned bistro, Lorén. In…
How to cook an Italian Dish on a college budget
My father is a professional chef; the greatest skill he…
Letter From the Editor:
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A hot issue in the News Production room
Christian M. Koch The Communicator Wednesday at 10:24pm, firefighters were…
John Whitmer: instructor, leader, astronomer
SFCC's Astronomy instructor who spearheaded the movement to build a…
Theater Is Back in The Air
It feels like the last two years have lasted a decade. As society struggled through a pandemic many of us longed for a time where […]
The Real Look Into the Lives of College Athletes
Spokane Community Colleges opened their doors to students in late 1963 with only a handful of majors to offer. With the growth of degrees happening […]
Student parking in the age of COVID-19
The ease of finding a parking place when you arrive on campus can mean the difference between arriving on time for class versus arriving stressed […]