Seattle Central College’s Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) Center welcomed students back on Oct. 2 with its annual Fall Welcome Social, an afternoon focused on culture, connection, and community. “The goal…
Posts published by “Danika Djuanda”
Danika is an aspiring journalist based in Seattle. Born and raised in Jakarta, she has long been drawn to the gravity of stories—the way they hold what might otherwise slip through the day. As editor-in-chief, she approaches her work with curiosity more than certainty, trusting small details to reveal larger truths. For her, storytelling is less about control than attention: a practice of listening closely and noticing what remains after the noise.
In raw and painful testimony, survivors of solitary confinement gathered at Town Hall Seattle on Sept. 14 to deliver a message: isolation cells inflict lasting trauma, and the practice must end. The storytelling event was…
Celebrating Earth: Seattle Colleges and Community Offer a Full Month of Environmental Action
Danika DjuandaEarth Day, an annual reminder of our collective responsibility towards environmental protection and sustainability, is taking on a new dimension this year in Seattle. Our college and the wider community are not just reminding but…
Capitol Hill Rally For International Working Women’s Day: Advocating Intersectional Feminism, Indigenous Rights, Palestinian Liberation, and Global Solidarity
Danika DjuandaOn March 8, activists and feminists rallied to commemorate International Women’s Day. Spearheaded by the International Working Women’s Day Coalition, this event transcended geographical boundaries, amplifying voices and advocating for global liberation struggles, with an…
Dr. Bradley Lane’s journey mirrors the inspiring ethos of Seattle Central College, where the doors of opportunity swing open for all. From his beginnings as a first-generation college student to his current role as the…
In the annals of music history, some voices echo through time, shaping entire genres and movements. Yet, there are also those whose voices, despite their undeniable talent and influence, have been muffled by the forces…
Imagine Seattle Central College as a living organism, each department an essential organ ensuring the institution’s overall welfare. In our intricate ecosystem of higher education, the Counseling Center regulates the student body’s emotional and mental…
From campus to the capitol: Seattle Central College Advocacy Day calls for legislative action to support student welfare
Danika DjuandaThere is power in bringing individual voices to places of influence. This is evident in a recent effort to shift legislative discussions to encompass personal struggles, goals, and pleas for change. On Jan. 25, students…
Surveys on Class Modality Preferences Aid English Faculty in Setting Students Up for Success
Danika DjuandaIn the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, adapting to the needs and preferences of both faculty and students is crucial to fostering effective learning environments. Early this quarter, the English department at Seattle Central conducted…
Seattle Colleges’ 51st Annual Community Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.
Rhiannon Phillips and Danika Djuanda and Rhiannon Phillips and Danika DjuandaOn Jan. 12, the Seattle Colleges commemorated its 51st Annual Community Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. at South Seattle College’s Brockey Center. The event brought students, staff, faculty, and speakers together in a tribute…