Kate Megathlin 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….
Maya Lee | The Seattle Collegian 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…
Public Information Office Every day, students head to class, with some wondering where their next meal will come from. For many, neighborhood and campus resources have become as essential as education itself. A once-taboo issue has become a shared reality on Seattle campuses, as food insecurity shapes the student experience. Research from the city of Seattle shows many…
Maya Lee | The Seattle Collegian On Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, Seattle Central College’s Student Leadership invited the Seattle Colleges community to the Shared Hearts Valentine’s Day event, held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Mitchell Activity Center. The event featured a variety of Valentine’s Day-themed activities. Pink balloon decorations greeted students as they entered the room, creating a lovely…
Casey Booth This week, the 12th Man was louder and prouder than ever. Roughly 1 million people packed together along Seattle’s streets Wednesday. From Lumen Field to Seattle Center, Seahawks fans rallied to celebrate the Super Bowl LX victory against the Patriots, their East Coast rival. Despite formidable competition by the Patriots, the Seahawks ultimately prevailed, thanks…
Kate Megathlin | The Seattle Collegian People like strong opinions. It’s really cool in this day and age if you either love something or hate it; people don’t value neutral opinions on things. It is because of this that I hesitate when talking about J. Cole, who I have completely neutral opinions on—straight middle of the road. So middle of the…
Cody lemons The Seattle Colleges launched its Federal Changes Task Force in January 2025. District administrators assembled the team to monitor and respond to changes in federal education policy under the new Trump administration. In its first year, federal funding cuts shaped much of the group’s work. But moving into its second year, its focus has shifted…
Tinsaé Lopez On Feb. 5, the family of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi stood before a crowd at the Washington State Capitol, urging lawmakers to support Senate Joint Memorial 8014 and calling for a federal investigation into her death. The rally, organized by Washington for Peace and Justice and Jewish Voice for Peace, brought together activists, students, and community…
Rhiannon Phillips | The Seattle Collegian With the season of love blooming around us, one question arises: Is Valentine’s Day overhyped or over-romanticized? The moment New Year’s Day passes, Valentine’s decorations seem to appear overnight. People go above and beyond to find a partner—or to ask their established partner to be their Valentine—with extravagant ideas and grand gestures. Valentine’s Day feels…
Kate Megathlin | The Seattle Collegian I am not a metal person—neither in musical taste nor in physical composition. I’ve made my stance on this known before, but to elaborate, my taste in metal mostly vacillates between Rage Against the Machine and the 2016 “Doom” original game soundtrack, so take my opinions on the genre with a grain of salt. Thankfully,…