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Mia Gallegos

Mia Gallegos is a junior studying Journalism and Digital Marketing at Gonzaga University. Her love for journalism began in high school within her hometown of Broomfield, Colorado. She has written for the Gonzaga Bulletin since she first began at GU. Aside from writing, she is a passionate dancer and member of the Gonzaga University Bomb Squad, GU’s exclusively Hip-Hop dance team. Mia is a dedicated Catholic and is excited to be interning with FāVS during the Spring 2024 semester. She is looking forward to learning about religions aside from her own and to gain more journalistic prowess by working with the skilled reporters of FāVS.

4 lawsuits filed against Faith Baptist Church, Academy alleging sexual abuse of minors

Four lawsuits have been filed against Faith Baptist Church (FBC) and Faith Baptist Academy (FA) in Spokane for allegedly failing to protect minors from sexual assault and battery while on the church and the school’s premises. The plaintiffs, now adults, are the minors represented in each lawsuit, all former members of the church. 

Spokane church abuse allegations: 2 women file lawsuits against Faith Baptist

Spokane’s Faith Baptist Church has been the subject of several instances of assault over the years, with these circumstances being discussed in detail by two survivors of abuse within the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) movement on their podcast “Cult Confessions.” 

World Refugee Day returns to Spokane for 10th year June 21

Refugee and Immigrant Connections of Spokane (RICS) is hosting its 10th annual World Refugee Day on June 21 at the Pergola Event Center.

Pride History Exhibit Opens at Spokane Library as Community Celebrations Expand

A new exhibit chronicling LGBTQ+ history in Spokane will be displayed at the Central Library throughout June, marking the first time the Pride celebration's signature display will be housed in a permanent location for an entire month.

More adults leaving childhood religions, including in the Inland Northwest

Many adults leave childhood religions, often becoming unaffiliated, according to Pew Research. Adults are leaving Christianity and Buddhism at highest rates.

Speakers spark solidarity and hope at Spokane gathering

Refugee and Immigration Connections Spokane and partners host "Community in Solidarity and Hope" to inspire unity, action and hope amid political uncertainty and fear.

Gonzaga celebrates Ash Wednesday with interfaith participation

This Ash Wednesday, Gonzaga University offers diverse ash distribution across campus, inviting all faiths for an inclusive, interfaith experience.

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