Indunil Usgoda Arachchi | The Seattle Collegian Curiosity about a historical photograph in Seattle’s International District led me to the former Eagledale ferry dock on Bainbridge Island, home to the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial. Even though the arrival of Lilly Yuriko Kodama at the memorial turned out to be an unexpected encounter, it became the best place and time to meet her. …
Vrindha | The Seattle Collegian If you are a Seattle Central student, I’m quite sure you know what I’m referring to just by the picture. For those who do not, I am speaking about the infamous Atrium cafeteria that has been shut down ever since you laid eyes upon it. I know everyone has had numerous questions about it, and…
Photo courtesy of Aysenur’s family Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was a gift to our community, not only here in Seattle and at the University of Washington but also at Seattle Central College, where she attended before transferring to UW and majoring in Psychology. After graduating earlier this year, Eygi traveled to the West Bank to pursue activism work with the International…
Vrindha | The Seattle Collegian Oktoberfest is a two-week festival celebrating German culture, food, and beer. As the German population in the US grew, so did the interest in German celebrations and festivities. The festival, which only took place in Munich, Germany, slowly made its way into American cities and American hearts. Now, the question is, did the Oktoberfest in…
Vrindha | The Seattle Collegian One of the most vital departments on Seattle Central’s campus is Campus Security, a small compact unit led by Sean Chesterfield. They are responsible for campus safety drills, first aid, and Emergency alerts. As the team that protects Central, they have had numerous experiences throughout their career. The Campus Security office also programs ID cards….
Indunil Usgoda Arachchi | The Seattle Collegian Introducing himself during the annual Student Leadership training program at Seattle Central College, Dr. Johnny C. Woods Jr. briefly mentions the joy he finds in visiting educational institutes while traveling across different states in the country. That leads The Seattle Collegian to ask for more details about his travels and the purposes of this ritual. …
Indunil Usgoda Arachchi | The Seattle Collegian With the start of the new school year, the Seattle Central College Food and Resource Pantry is ready to better serve our community. Students interested in accessing supplementary food resources or school supplies can still visit the office at BE 3215, open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Fridays from 9:00 a.m…
Vrindha | The Seattle Collegian Laika is a popular animation studio among cartoon buffs, especially for fans of Coraline, the studio’s most popular film. Hidden Worlds, a temporary exhibition at Seattle’s MoPop museum, is worth the visit for every Laika fan. The exhibit displays exact recreations of six movie sets including Coraline, The Boxtrolls, Paranorman, Missing Link, Wildwood, and Kubo…
Idaya Zyndra | The Seattle Collegian Seattle Central College’s Unity Fair took place outside the Broadway Performance Hall on the South Plaza on Thursday, May 23. Along with music, games, and prizes, this year’s fair featured an activity by the Mitchell Activity Center: lifting a very large tire for a prize. Students struggled to do so but remained committed to the…
Sophia Bruscato | The Seattle Collegian As a Seattle tradition since 1972, this year’s Northwest Folklife Festival took place from May 24-27 at the lively Seattle Center. Despite the rainy weather, the festival gathered thousands of people throughout all four days. With over 400 performers, more than 200 vendors, and buskers, the 53rd iteration of the festival marked the third chapter…