Summer is quickly approaching us, but even though progress is being made with vaccination rates against COVID-19, students were not given the option to walk […]
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…
Setting up a college kitchen on a budget
Online retailers are cheap, but lack personal service of local…
President Messina’s favorite doctor
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Craving Change for a better tomorrow
Most people create resolutions for the new year, ways to…
Historical Spotlight: Garland Theatre
Spokane has had many years of building teardowns and remodels throughout the years. However, there are lots of buildings that have existed for a long […]
Wire Harp publication
The Communicator’s sister publication gears up to release a new issue. The latest edition of Wire Harp is set to come out this May. Wire […]
Student job opportunities
As the cost of education continually increases, many students find themselves hard-pressed to make ends meet. While financial aid is often the first and easiest […]