Sofia Jun. Photo credit: Mbaire “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 youngest in her family and the vice president of public affairs for Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), Sofia carries an impressive…
Photo credit: Xavier Diaz 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 culinary arts from Seattle Culinary Academy. She specializes in Marathi cuisine and chose Seattle Central because of its reputation and…
Vrindha | The Seattle Collegian Panda Fest took place in Seattle from June 6-8, 2025, at the Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center. This three-day extravaganza promised an authentic celebration of Asian cultures and more–and it delivered. As previewed in the earlier article, “Panda Fest: What it is, and what to expect,” all the promises listed–from the food to the art–were…
Ysrael Adam-Walker. Photo credit: Mbaire 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 military life to the world of college and civilian challenges. What he found on the third floor of the campus…
Amani Velada, Susanna Cathryn Ballenski, Jordan King, and Sophie Taylor. Photo Credit: Rosemary Dai Ross “Bye Bye Birdie,” originally titled “Let’s Go Steady,” is a popular musical that satirizes the 1950s and early 1960s teen idol culture and the music industry. This story follows a pop singer who travels to Ohio to say goodbye to his fans after being drafted into the army. His biggest fan wins the chance to…
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 a lot to me—music is truly my life. It lifts my mood, makes me feel good, and connects people across…
Credit: Focus Features. Pictured: Benicio del Toro and Mia Threapleton With a highly recognizable cast, star power could easily overshadow character identity. But unlike “Asteroid City,” where Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson simply looked like themselves, “The Phoenician Scheme” doesn’t fall into this trap. As for the plot, I can’t be the first to say I’m a little confused. In his first full-length feature film…
Vrindha | The Seattle Collegian 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. In his search, he witnesses snippets from his son’s life and is left questioning who his son truly is. The…
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…