Photo courtesy of SpIFF. Front gate of Camp Second Chance from the film “Stories of Us: Camp Second Chance.” “Stories of Us: Camp Second Chance” […]
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…
SFCC Soccer comes to an end in the Quarter Finals
The Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) Soccer teams have lost…
Students volunteer, earn college credits
Since 1998, SFCC has incorporated academic service learning in…
Marijuana possession on campus
By Kyle Waterman, Sfcc.Kyle.waterman@gmail.com Marijuana use, or possession of the substance,…
‘Bamboo and Barbed Wire’ sheds light on difficult past for Idaho
Photo courtesy of SpIFF. “Bamboo and Barbed Wire” graphic and title card. Premiering at the Magic Lantern Theatre, “Bamboo and Barbed Wire,” directed by Karen […]
SpIFF features fantastic films this year
The Spokane International Film Festival logo and showing dates graphic from their website. For avid film lovers, the Spokane International Film Festival (SpIFF) has you […]
Letter from the editor: Signing off
Lois Lane and Clark Kent in 1978’s “Superman” were my introduction to the world of journalism. Watching a woman champion knowing the truth and making […]