The Philippines is divided in many ways: its islands, culture, politics, and more. Just like water and oil, there are aspects of the country that don’t seem to merge well. For example, Islam and Catholicism. …
Posts published by “Juan Miguel Jocom”
Juan Miguel Jocom, or Juanita Banana as his friends call him, is an Editorial Board member at the Seattle Collegian, where he focuses on writing about the experience of immigrant students at Seattle Central College. A documentarian, he hopes to create videos that will showcase the chaos and glory of humans. As a Seattle local, he’s an aspiring granola boy, who enjoys rock climbing and jumping off cliffs. His recent documentary, Welcome to the Neighborhood, was an official selected entry for the 2021 SCOOP film fest.
Last year, we all heard the pots and pans around Capitol Hill in protest against the threat of Seattle Central’s administration closing down the Seattle Culinary Academy (SCA). Students and the community spoke out; they…
From its roots in Yosemite Valley in the 1920s, rock climbing today has taken to new heights, and not only because of how high rock climbers have climbed, literally, but also because of the amount of people who are rock climbing professionally and recreationally.
The real name of the person interviewed and exact location of the establishment are kept anonymous for ethicality. “Shame cannot feed my father,” said Rico, one of the over a million Filipinos who find their…
Op:Ed: How liking my sexual abuse as a kid sheds light on the importance of sex education for youth
Juan Miguel JocomLooking back, I wonder why I didn't feel violated by what my uncle did to me. Why did I like it? Why did I conflate my uncle's attention with love and pleasure? And why, when I turned 18 and finally realized that what had happened to me was abuse, did I not feel the tell-tale signs of trauma?
Whether you are on an afternoon run, or just merely passing by the park, you’ve probably heard Balcony Bridge playing, luring walkers with their songs and reminding people of the power of music; how it can create a space for the local community to connect.
HONK! Fest West is a music festival that highlights brass band culture within the Northwestern United States. However, the festival also includes performers from states like New York and California. From the afterwork hobbyist, to the middle school band member, HONK! fronts a diverse set of crowds that delivers different takes on brass band music.
Bang the Gong is a monthly drag show that highlights a number of API drag queens from the Seattle area. Featured in this month's shows were Kylie Mooncakes, CaraMel Flava, Kungpow Meow, Rowan Ruthless and Beau Degas.
If you’re looking for a spot in Capitol Hill to wait out the never ending rain, or perhaps a place where you can romanticize yourself as the main character of the book you’re reading with a warm cup of coffee, I got news for you. After more than a year of being closed, Little Odd Fellows in Capitol Hill is back in business.
On Thursday May 27, students at Seattle Central College’s first in-person Unity Fair since before the coronavirus pandemic suffered an unappetizing experience after they participated in a hot sauce challenge.