Emerald City Comic Con 2026: A nerd’s heaven
Every year, Seattle hosts a massive convention known as Emerald City Comic Con. This year, members of the press explored the convention to capture the experience. Here are some highlights from the event.
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Change the Record: Illenium – “Odyssey”
I’ll give you a little peek behind the curtain for this review. This one is for a friend of mine. I asked my close friend—and even closer enemy—Alex to give me any album released this year, and I would review it no matter what. This is the album he chose. He dropped it on my…
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Six-year-old faces immigration court alone; rally draws support in Seattle
On Feb. 13, advocates gathered at the federal building in downtown Seattle as Victoria, a local 6-year-old, faced an immigration court hearing alone that advocates said might separate her from her parents. Supporters arrived before the hearing and filled the plaza outside the courthouse. Before she entered the building, supporters surrounded her by dancing with…
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Change the Record: Charli XCX – “Wuthering Heights”
“Wuthering Heights” has suddenly become a big topic of discussion, with a new film adaptation from the consistently controversial Emerald Fennell and an accompanying soundtrack album by the considerably less controversial Charli XCX. So why not review them? There’s a lot of fertile ground for discussion here. For the first time, be prepared to change…
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Study spots with soul
Not all spaces are created equal; some are curated with more thought and intent than others. There is an ongoing conversation about third spaces in Seattle—places where people are not expected to spend money but to occupy space outside work, school, or home. An overlooked part of this conversation involves students and the spaces that…
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Lunar New Year celebration brings a sense of belonging to Seattle Central
On Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, to celebrate the first days of the Year of the Horse, Seattle Central College held a Lunar New Year event from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Atrium for students. The Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) program, Student Leadership, and International Programs were responsible for planning…
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Change the Record: By Storm – “My Ghost Go Ghost”
It is a hectic month for new album releases. We just saw drops from J. Cole, Charli XCX, Baby Keem, and Bruno Mars. While I have a busy schedule ahead, I consider it vital to cover lower-profile releases. Underground music keeps the industry exciting for me; it is the music that most consistently pushes boundaries….
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Tiger’s Closet: An expanding resource center for the Seattle Central community
Clothing is essential. It regulates body temperature and reflects identity and self-expression. For many students, however, buying clothes can strain already tight budgets. Between tuition, textbooks, and daily living expenses, clothing can become another source of stress. Tiger’s Closet was created to ease that burden by offering free clothing so students can feel comfortable and…
