Casey Boothe On Oct. 19, historic numbers of protesters gathered in small towns and city centers across the country for “No Kings” rallies, reaching an estimated seven million participants nationwide. In Seattle, about 70,000 people marched a mile through downtown, from the Seattle Center to Pike Place Market. The movement represents a broad coalition opposing President Trump’s…
Before sunrise on Sept. 25, Starbucks workers at the flagship Capitol Hill Roastery and Sodo Reserve found out, at the same time as the rest of the internet, that they were now unemployed. “It’s crazy to wake up and learn from social media that you lost your job before your company tells you,” said Trent…
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…
This year’s May Day saw faculty unions, professors, staff, and students across the Seattle Colleges standing in solidarity amidst a growing budget crisis and proposed furloughs backed by Governor Bob Ferguson. These proposals would require faculty to take unpaid leave in order for the state to save money. Unions like the American Federation of Teachers…
Staff, faculty, and students made three things clear at the walkout on Thursday, May 1, “f— the furloughs,” “tax the rich,” and “get ICE off campuses.” Furloughs are temporary layoffs, forced, unpaid “time off.” Currently, Governor Ferguson has suggested almost all state employees take one forced day off per month for two years, 12 unpaid…
Maya Lee | The Seattle Collegian With the summer moving season approaching, now is the time for many students to start thinking about their next housing arrangement. While some students may choose to stay in a dormitory or renew their current lease, others may begin searching for new places to live. However, many renters face financial challenges. When renters find a…
Angelo Harper | The Seattle Collegian Following President Trump’s inauguration, there have been unconfirmed reported sightings of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the Seattle area, allegedly entering businesses and other public places to detain undocumented individuals. These reports led to concerns among students and faculty at Seattle Central College about the possibility of ICE agents entering campus in…
Variety On March 2, the Oscars premiered live from the Dolby Theatre with first-time host, “fourth-time viewer” Conan O’Brien, delivering a mostly apolitical opening monologue. In a nod to the five-time nominated film “The Substance,” a montage featured Conan edited into pivotal scenes from the movie. Amid jokes that John Lithgow would give a “slightly disappointed…
Ada Walther | The Seattle Collegian TikTok returned to the app store on Feb. 13, but why was it removed in the first place? In 2020, Donald Trump first proposed a ban on TikTok, claiming it posed a national security risk. The app collects data on its users, data which the U.S. fears could be handed over to the Chinese government. …
SCC Climbing club The Climbing Club at Seattle Central, led by Milo, offers students an opportunity to engage in the world of climbing. The club meets weekly at the Seattle Bouldering Project for collective climbing sessions. Through this, the club is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for climbers of all skill levels. The club brings…