One year ago, I began my first quarter on staff at The Communicator. I was thrown into an editor position right away. Having a background […]
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…
Faith on the field
SFCC athletes gather for a weekly student-led Bible study. Unofficially…
Activities Board invests a third of contingency fund at meeting
Sammuel Garringer The Communicator The Activities Board Meeting nominated…
Balancing work, school hours as a student
We all know that work life and school life are…
Photography and fine arts buildings get new look
SFCC has seen a lot of construction changes in the…
50th anniversary edition: Letter from the adviser
On a crisp fall day in 2009, I was writing my first article for The Communicator. I was nervous, but I was mostly excited. That […]
‘Tis the season for pumpkins
Instructions Warm one cup of milk in a small pot over medium heat until it is very warm and frothy. Once heated thoroughly, add the […]
Who can use the newly renovated gym?
The newly renovated gym has a lot to offer Spokane Falls Community College students. With the addition of an elevator, the gym floor is now […]