Life hasn’t felt nearly the same ever since the coronavirus hit. Businesses were forced to close down, limiting activities to go to, and putting businesses […]
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…
COVID-19 vaccine distributed in WA
Governor Jay Inslee and the Washington State Department of Health…
President Messina’s favorite doctor
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Food stamp cuts affect student body
Washington state is going to have the eleventh largest cuts…
Calming meditation apps
During this pandemic, it is normal to feel feelings of panic, anxiety and overall stress but obviously no one wants to feel like that. So, […]
Dating during pandemic
When it comes to dating in quarantine, it can be best summed up as some success, some shortcomings, and a lot of small victories. Prior […]
Importance of student press
Journalists cover everything from current news and political effects on the world to entertainment events and celebrities lives. Student journalists cover similar topics. Current news […]