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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.

Spokane vigil remembers Palestinian Nakba, calls for peace in Gaza

Remembering Nakba Day: A solemn vigil held in remembrance of the Palestinian displacement in 1948 and reflection on the current conflict in the Gaza Strip.

Survivor of Oct. 7 Massacre to Speak in Spokane

Discover how Gal Cohen-Solal and his family survived the Oct. 7 massacre in Israel, and hear his firsthand account of the ongoing conflict in the region.

Mayor Brown Commits to ‘HEART Fund’ for Affordable Housing in Spokane

At a Housing Assembly in Spokane, community leaders urged Mayor Lisa Brown to commit to using the city's 1590 affordable housing levy funds transparently and equitably as originally intended. After years of the funds being diverted, the HEART team successfully advocated to protect the $11 million for its purpose of increasing affordable housing. Speakers highlighted the toll of housing instability on students and detailed harsh realities facing Spokane's homeless population residing in shelters.

Gonzaga Students Stage Walkout, Demand University Divest from Companies Linked to Gaza Conflict

On Wednesday Gonzaga University’s Community for Justice in Palestine held a walk out during the lunch hour on campus to stand in solidarity with those being killed in Gaza. The group is demanding that GU divest in arms manufacturers, defense stocks and companies whose activities or investments contribute to or enable the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

White Supremacist Stickers Spur Outrage, Unity Against Hate in Spokane

On Monday, white supremacist stickers were found around downtown Spokane. These stickers read phrases such as “White Man Zone” and “Make White Children.” 

State Awards $2.4 Million to Tribal Programs for Native Early Education

The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) recently awarded a total of $2.4 million to different tribal agencies across the state in order to fund early education for Native American and Tribal children. 

After 57 Years, American Indian Center in Spokane Secures Site for New Permanent Location

The American Indian Community Center (AICC) will soon be moving to a permanent location after years of renting spaces to operate out of around Spokane.

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