Jayla Knights stepped into the important role of Spokane Falls Community College’s Associated Student Government President. Knights says she wants to engage with SFCC’s student […]
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…
How to: Get a job after school
By Kiki Johanson sfcc.kristina.johanson@gmail.com We all have busy lives, balancing…
Snapshots of The Communicator’s first year
[caption id="attachment_5024" align="alignnone" width="3271"] The first cover of the yet-to-be-named…
Ballers: Pickleball’s growth in Spokane, three different players share their perspective
Pickleball has seen an explosion in popularity in Spokane and across the country, with many new players picking up a paddle and hitting the courts. […]
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 […]