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…
JayAre Quezada | The Seattle Collegian On May 1, 2023, Queer/Bar hosted a drag rally at Neumos in support of the American Civil Liberties Union’s (ACLU) drag defense fund. Hosted by “Ru Paul’s Drag Race” season 14 finalist, Bosco, the rally was joined by thirty of Seattle’s drag queens, along with DJ Baby Van Beezly, to raise awareness of the many bills…
Mo Dulitz | The Seattle Collegian The Seattle branch of Feminists for Jina, “a group of intersectional and internationalist feminists from Iran in diaspora and exile,” gathered at Westlake Park today, Mar. 4, 2023, for a rally. The “Woman, Life, Freedom” rally served to show “support of the ongoing feminist revolution in Iran, stand in solidarity with women, trans, non-binary, queer,…
Ana Bungag | The Seattle Collegian “The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all.” — The Emperor, Mulan Spring is finally here in Seattle! After the wet and gloomy winter quarter has ended with this week’s finals, it’s time to enjoy the beginning of spring. Now that days are getting longer and the weather is…
Veronika Pshenytska | The Seattle Collegian Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine last month, residents of Seattle have rallied in protest of the war. On March 19, protesters marched from Seattle City Hall to Seattle Center to show solidarity with Ukraine.
Ana Bungag | The Seattle Collegian Last weekend, I went to the Museum of Museums (MoM) for the first time. Without any idea what exhibits they have displayed, the experience left me feeling surprised and enamored. From adorable doodles of cats to fascinatingly decorated bathrooms, the museum is packed with unexpected and interactive art. For this photo essay, I will be…
Veronika Pshenytska | The Seattle Collegian The square outside Seattle Central College was busy Tuesday afternoon with abortion-rights activists rallying in response to recent fears of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and with it — the constitutional right to abortion.
Veronika Pshenytska | The Seattle Collegian On Saturday, demonstrators stood outside Seattle Center in solidarity with Ukraine, which is fighting against ongoing Russian aggression.
Veronika Pshenytska | The Seattle Collegian While the Ukrainian army fights against Russian aggression, residents of Washington state gathered Thursday afternoon at the University of Washington’s Red Square in protest of Russia’s ongoing invasion and in solidarity with Ukraine.
This week on Give me a break!, I allowed my cat to shine by letting her tell her stories from her point of view. She has a lot to say. Her name is Isabelle. Whether she realizes it or not, she has a big mission of keeping two humans sane during the extensive (and crazy)…