Kate Megathlin | The Seattle Collegian It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Pretty much a whole summer. I’m finally back at my reviewing desk, also known as my bed. While I plan to write full-length reviews soon, a lot of music came out this summer, and I would be remiss not to talk about it. To avoid spending all of fall…
Seattle Central College’s Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) Center welcomed students back on Oct. 2 with its annual Fall Welcome Social, an afternoon focused on culture, connection, and community. “The goal is to introduce students to our program and the services we provide,” said Jeff Bermudes, AANAPISI director since 2022. “Even…
In raw and painful testimony, survivors of solitary confinement gathered at Town Hall Seattle on Sept. 14 to deliver a message: isolation cells inflict lasting trauma, and the practice must end. The storytelling event was a stop on the Journey to Justice Bus Tour, which features a repurposed school bus outfitted as a traveling advocacy…
Photo credit: Grand Rapids Pride Center In honor of Pride Week, I wanted to share perspectives from older members of the LGBTQ+ community—people who have lived through decades of activism, hardship, and change. With political hostility on the rise, I was looking for insight from those who’ve witnessed the long arc of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. With factors such as the…
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…