Maya Lee | The Seattle Collegian 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 facing rising rent costs, food has become a financial burden, despite being a basic necessity. North Seattle College (North) currently…
Mbaire | The Seattle Collegian 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 positive in 2017 after a fight with her father, during which she unintentionally cut her arm. The injury led to…
Vrindha “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 Seth, now a spiritual healer and explorer at the age of 22. Her career path seemed to take her away…
Walking Club at Franklin Falls 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 own Walking Club. The Walking Club at Central champions the belief in fostering a community united by a shared love…
Ethan Radstone Ethan Radstone is an intuitive body healer and physical rehabilitation therapist. Radstone has long struggled to label his profession, as he plays a different role with each client. He has traveled around the world with exceptional teachers from China, India, the United Kingdom, and South America. “Each taught me philosophies of living and healing from…
Rose Boucher | The Seattle Collegian The job market took a significant hit after COVID-19, impacting the industries that claimed to be untouchable in opportunities, specifically, the tech industry. The year 2020 witnessed mass hiring, and the repercussions of that mass hiring are mass layoffs in the current year, 2025. But in this constant rat race of hiring and firing experienced…
Christopher Chan In this era of widespread misinformation, teachers are not only the backbone of society but also sanctuaries for true knowledge. During Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re highlighting Christopher Chan, 37, a lecturer in anthropology at Seattle Central College. Chan discovered his passion for teaching when he realised he preferred engaging students over working on his own…
Panda Fest Panda Fest, one of America’s largest outdoor Asian food and culture festivals, makes its debut in Seattle from June 6-8, 2025, at the Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center. This three-day extravaganza offers a celebration of Asian cultures, featuring over 70 authentic Asian street food options, over 15 artisanal vendors showcasing handcrafted products, and vibrant cultural…
Tierra Mallorca Seattle Colleges’ on-campus housing sits directly across from Seattle Central College, offering students a short commute and opportunities to build friendships with roommates–a combination that can help ease the transition to college life. However, some students may find dormitory rent to be on the high side. According to the Seattle Colleges Housing website, rent for…
Brian Smith Brian Smith is a counseling faculty member at Seattle Central College and teaches psychology. He emphasizes that friendships have been extremely important throughout life. In his 33 years as a counselor, Smith has seen the role that friendships play in students’ lives–and in his own. In the Q&A below, Smith shares his insights on friendships—not…