In honor of Pride Week, I wanted to share perspectives from older members of the LGBTQ+ community—people who have lived through decades of activism, hardship, and change. With political hostility on the rise, I was…
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“Self-belief positively affects my performance and my confidence.” Sofia Jun, an 18-year-old student from South Korea, exemplifies what it means to succeed academically while navigating the quiet, often invisible battle of mental health. As the…
Meet Anushka Pathak, a chef whose love for food was not just a calling but a passion. A passionate chef, she travelled from India to build her culinary career after completing an associate degree in…
When Ysrael Adam-Walker first stepped onto the campus of Seattle Central College in the early 2010s, he wasn’t just another student. He was a Marine Corps veteran from the Bronx, navigating the tough transition from…
This World Music Day, also known as Make Music Day or Fête de la Musique, begs the question: what significance does World Music Day have? Some Seattle musicians share their thoughts: “World Music Day means…
Seattle Central is staging a production of “The Illusion” by Tony Kushner this spring. It is adapted from Pierre Corneille‘s 17th-century comedy, L’Illusion Comique. The play follows a father’s attempt to find his long-lost son.…
High inflation following the COVID-19 pandemic has driven up the cost of food. Shoppers often find that even just a few items in their grocery cart total more than $50. For many Seattle residents already…
At 31, Avena LaRue is not only a Seattle Central College student pursuing a degree in biotech engineering, but she’s also a woman on a mission: to cure HIV. LaRue discovered that she was HIV…
“Everything happens for a reason,” according to Reddit, is one of the most meaningless phrases. And during tough times, the challenges people face rarely feel like anything positive. A very similar scenario happened with Mahek…
This may come as a surprise, but walking has roots as a competitive sport dating back to the late 19th century. It also carries a wide range of health benefits—and yes, Seattle Central has its…