Astro Pittman | The Seattle Collegian On Friday April 26th, 2019, the Seattle Art Museum hosted Kitchen Sessions, a forum and showcase highlighting black femmes and non-binary artists. The event began with performances in poetry, music, and interpretive expression, to conclude with a discussion between performers and a diverse audience of community members. In celebration of “Jeffrey Gibson: Like a Hammer,”…
Astro Pittman | The Seattle Collegian 4.5 OUT OF 5 STARS (Want to know what exactly our star ratings mean? Check out our explanations here) MARINA, otherwise known as Marina Diamandis and by her former stage name Marina and The Diamonds, has been charming fans with her bubblegum pop beats and dark lyrics since her first LP, 2010s The Family Jewels….
On April 16th, Seattle Central college faculty, staff, and students all took part in the ROC Walk Out. North and South Seattle Colleges also participated. ROC stands for ReInvest in Our Colleges, and it was sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). At the Seattle Central campus, our very own Ruth Contreras (reporter) and…
Astro Pittman | The Seattle Collegian Perhaps this weekend while wandering around downtown, sightings of people in strange costumes occurred. What could the cause of this oddity be? A rift in the space/time continuum leading to another dimension? Seems unlikely, after all it still looks like Seattle, rain and all. Perhaps it’s Halloween? Whoops, still April, can’t be that. Perhaps it’s…
Tiffany-Ashton Gatsby | The Seattle Collegian On April 19th, 2019, Senate Bill 5001 passed the Washington State Legislation and is headed to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk. If the bill is signed as expected, it will make Washington State the first state in the nation to offer an alternative to traditional burial or cremation; Recomposition. This practice, pioneered by Katrina Spade and…
Eugenia Montsaroff | The Seattle Collegian Need to find a new lunch spot that offers affordability, convenience and flavor? Here at The Seattle Collegian, we’ve got you covered! These restaurants are recommended for not only their proximity to Central Campus, but also for their yum factor and relatively low prices. If you’re in need of some flavorful cuisine close to your…
Tiffany-Ashton Gatsby | The Seattle Collegian On April 16th, South Seattle College took part in the ROC Walk Out. Signs supporting the Walk Out were seen throughout the neighborhood nearby, in yards and on overpasses. About 50 students and teachers assembled outside of the campus. Like other Seattle Colleges campuses, postcards to send to the State Legislation and sign making materials…
Tiffany-Ashton Gatsby | The Seattle Collegian Elevator updates continue at SCC’s BE Building. As most students have likely noticed, Seattle Central College has several elevator and restroom upgrades going on during spring quarter. David Ernevad, Director of Facilities and Special Projects, said that the projects are going exceptionally well. Although renovations are on or ahead of schedule, the restroom renovations…
Astro Pittman | The Seattle Collegian Just a short drive from Seattle Central, North Seattle College participated in the district-wide all-campus walk out on April 16th, 2019. These coordinated walk-outs are connected by the American Federation of Teachers, an organization that has been comprehensive in the support of staff at Seattle Colleges. Their “(Re)invest in Our Colleges” (ROC) campaign has three…
Eugenia Montsaroff | The Seattle Collegian 4 STARS OUT OF 5 (Want to know what exactly our star ratings mean? Check out our explanations here) When watching Jordan Peele’s new film Us, I couldn’t help but think of the classic television show The Twilight Zone. Jordan Peele is the writer and director of the Academy Award-winning film Get Out (2017), which…