Joshua Scott | The Seattle Collegian Yesterday huge groups of Seattleites got out there in support of immigrant’s human rights and the protection of employees, especially those from underrepresented and vulnerable populations. Businesses boarded up and clamped down on their doors early in fear of minor property damage. Perhaps due to the legacy of WTO, Seattle seems especially responsive to protests….
Joshua Scott | The Seattle Collegian The Associated Student Council has extended their application deadline for the 2018 – 2019 academic year allowing potential applicants two more weeks to turn materials in. Last year, there were twelve candidates for the six ASC positions. In an attempt to draw more applicants links to online applications as well as general descriptions of open…
Taylor McManus | The Seattle Collegian Tomas Chatila, the president of Phi Theta Kappa at SCC, has received the International Distinguished Chapter Officer Hallmark Award at Phi Theta Kappa’s International Convention Conference, which was held in Kansas City, MO on April 20, 2018. The criteria for receiving this award is solely based on the recipients’ demonstration of leadership, promotion of Honors…
Nhu Mai | The Seattle Collegian Unity Fair is coming up and Spring Quarter is in full swing. That means it’s that time of the year again: Student Leadership will be looking for a new group of students with strong leadership and communication skills to serve on the boards for the continuing academic year. At the Info session on May 19th…
Joshua Scott | The Seattle Collegian As the Seattle Colleges move towards working as a unified district a College Integration Program has been proposed to merge the student governments in the three colleges. This process will involve modifying the constitutions and by-laws of the student governments so that each Associate Student Council (ASC) will function in the same way. Although each…
Joshua Scott | The Seattle Collegian “Yes, because that’s really what this whole multibillion-dollar industry is all about, isn’t it? Inner beauty.” –The Devil Wears Prada Individuality and inclusivity have long been banners here at Seattle Central. Everyone is welcome here, and we are all seen as unique and talented, and afforded the same opportunities to succeed without…
Joshua Scott | The Seattle Collegian Last May, Yusaku Maezawa, a Japanese art collector, purchased Jean-Michel Basquiat’s “Untitled” (1982) for $110.5 million at Sotheby’s auction. Maezawa’s purchase made “Untitled” the most expensive piece of art ever sold at auction by an American. It also became the highest priced art by an African–American. It is sixth in the world for most expensive…
Joshua Scott | The Seattle Collegian Seattle Central College students will have the chance to petition for an extra day off school, a time when they may need it the most. The Associated Student Council (ASC) discussed lobbying for a Dead day in their last two meetings. If a Dead Day is approved at Seattle Central, teachers will have a ‘no…
Taylor McManus | The Seattle Collegian After getting their acceptance form I-20 from the college of their choice and attaining an F-1 visa, international students have an important decision to make: where they are going to stay while abroad. Finding a good place in a completely foreign city is not easy and involves many factors. Students may want to stay with…
Emilio Chavez | The Seattle Collegian Whether you’re a poet or not, already a fan of the Seattle’s poetry scene or completely unaware of the literary richness of your city, the Poetry Slam this Thursday, April 19th will provide a night full of entertainment and new awareness. The Poetry Slam, coordinated by the College Activity Board, will be at the Erikson…