The life of a college student is already stressful. After the difficulties of the past year, the last thing most students need is to go […]
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…
Summer job story submission
Judith Throop | SFCC Interpreting Training Program When I was…
Web Exclusive: Three volunteer opportunities in Spokane
By Cassie Russell, sfcc.cassie.russel@gmail.com There are many organizations in Spokane that…
The Wire Harp
Everyday, we are surrounded by incredibly talented individuals, often unknowingly.…
Breaking down whole chicken cheaper for budget
The average college student would be intimidated seeing a whole chicken laying on their cutting board in front of them. It’s not as scary as […]
College campus protest history
Protest is one of the rights given to U.S. citizens in the first amendment, but it remains a controversial topic. The last year alone has […]
How work study jobs have changed
Many students rely on a form of financial aid to pay for college tuition. While some just use grants and loans to pay for college, […]