We are in clearly unprecedented times. With Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” initiative being strongly suggested as opposed to enforced, the moral obligation […]
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…
Player Spotlight: Kendall Collins
The CCS Volleyball team have finished the regular season with…
SFCC Musicians Still Collaborating Amidst Coronavirus
While the coronavirus has stalled the daily routine of society…
Balancing work, school hours as a student
We all know that work life and school life are entirely different, but balancing both at the same time is very difficult. With the recent […]
Accessing technology during COVID-19
With all of the student body confined to their homes due to COVID-19, it is imperative to have access to technology in order to do […]
LGBTQ+ short films showcase all walks of life
Photo courtesy of SpIFF. “Reviving the Roost” features animation in the style of neon lights. One of the final showings for the Spokane International Film […]