The history of SFCC’s grounds is a long and storied one, from public park to military base, and finally the campus it is today. Fort […]
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…
Students get their chance to shine at the Wire Harp Coffee House Reading
Mikayla Davis The Communicator On May 28,…
Hawaiian fast food
By Brittany Tolleson, sfcc.brittany.tolleson@gmail.com In a place where convenient stores…
SFCC considers four-year programs
SFCC’s president and faculty are exploring the possibility of adding…
Catholic Church leader gives rare resignation
Pope Benedict XVI will be the first pope to resign…
FIRE ON CAMPUS
On Monday, Apr. 25 a small fire involving a vending machine broke out in the sn-w’ey’-nm building on the SFCC campus. The machine sparked and […]
Faculty Member of the Year
Spokane Falls Community College’s Social Services and Gerontology Instructor, Polly McMahon, is set to receive the faculty of the year award. McMahon has been an […]
Ciber Sues Washington State over ctcLink
Ciber, the company in charge of ctcLink’s design, has filed for bankruptcy and is suing Washington State and the Board of Education for […]