Kate Megathlin | The Seattle Collegian Fun fact: My favorite band of all time is Car Seat Headrest, and my favorite album is the 2018 re-recording of their 2011 album “Twin Fantasy.” It’s probably even my favorite singular work of art. So, I already have an emotional connection coming into this review. Let’s back up a bit. Car Seat Headrest is…
Rose Boucher | The Seattle Collegian The job market took a significant hit after COVID-19, impacting the industries that claimed to be untouchable in opportunities, specifically, the tech industry. The year 2020 witnessed mass hiring, and the repercussions of that mass hiring are mass layoffs in the current year, 2025. But in this constant rat race of hiring and firing experienced…
Christopher Chan In this era of widespread misinformation, teachers are not only the backbone of society but also sanctuaries for true knowledge. During Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re highlighting Christopher Chan, 37, a lecturer in anthropology at Seattle Central College. Chan discovered his passion for teaching when he realised he preferred engaging students over working on his own…
Rhiannon Phillips Calling all reality TV show junkies—have I got a book for you! “Attached at the Hip” by Christine Riccio is an upper-YA novel that feels like “Survivor” meets “The Bachelor,” with contestants competing for a million dollars–all while being literally attached at the hip. Along the way, connections are made. There are romantic elements, and…
Panda Fest Panda Fest, one of America’s largest outdoor Asian food and culture festivals, makes its debut in Seattle from June 6-8, 2025, at the Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center. This three-day extravaganza offers a celebration of Asian cultures, featuring over 70 authentic Asian street food options, over 15 artisanal vendors showcasing handcrafted products, and vibrant cultural…
Kate Megathlin Going back to the basics is one of the most comforting things one can do in life, like finishing off your ambitious, new six-course crocodile buffet with a side of fries. Today, that side of fries is folk band Bon Iver, formed in 2006 by lead singer Justin Vernon. I, too, was surprised to learn…
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…
Tierra Mallorca Seattle Colleges’ on-campus housing sits directly across from Seattle Central College, offering students a short commute and opportunities to build friendships with roommates–a combination that can help ease the transition to college life. However, some students may find dormitory rent to be on the high side. According to the Seattle Colleges Housing website, rent for…
Brian Smith Brian Smith is a counseling faculty member at Seattle Central College and teaches psychology. He emphasizes that friendships have been extremely important throughout life. In his 33 years as a counselor, Smith has seen the role that friendships play in students’ lives–and in his own. In the Q&A below, Smith shares his insights on friendships—not…