Kate Megathlin | The Seattle Collegian As many issues as 2024 had, the one thing you cannot levy against it was the music. This year was truly legendary for music, both in the popular sectors and the underground. Amazing albums and songs were up the wazoo, with several artist-defining releases. Of course, as a technically professional music critic, I will now…
© PhotKyle Aaserud As the Space Needle’s fireworks light the sky, another spotlight shines like a beacon on the Seattle skyline. Above the infamous “Science is God” letters, lights flash. A massive party is happening, but it’s not the typical church celebration. There are no holy folks or sermons here; in fact, quite the opposite. The irony isn’t…
cre Washington State Fair is back again with its Holiday Magic carnival following its successful annual state fair and Oktoberfest. The Holiday Magic carnival runs for 13 days: Dec. 6-8, 12-15, and 18-23, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. But the question is: did this family-friendly fair quench the thirst that the Washington crew has…
Kate Megathlin | The Seattle Collegian Now, I’ve never been one to cover things on time. I’m always, at the very least, a few weeks late to the party when it comes to covering albums. But this review might seem extreme– it’s not just a few weeks late; it’s nearly half a year late. You might be wondering why I’m covering…
Holly Brusse | The Seattle Collegian One of the standout spots along Broadway has been the colorfully decorated storefront at Lifelong Thrift, a non-profit thrift store in the Capitol Hill area. The store offers great deals while supporting a meaningful cause. Lifelong’s mission is to “engage in our community and financially support the cause of Lifelong to provide food, housing, and…
Kate Megathlin As with many types of art, the way you are going to get the best experience as a dedicated music nerd or even just a casual music listener is to dig into the deep and flooded spheres of indie music. It’s the landscape with the lowest bar for entry, meaning anyone and anything, regardless of…
Vrindha | The Seattle Collegian Halloween is one of the biggest fall holidays in Seattle. The decorations start going up the second October hits, so undoubtedly, there will be a lot of events happening for Hallows’ Eve. In addition to the spirit of Halloween, there were also a lot of events at Seattle Central. Pumpkin painting was the first activity…
Photo Courtesy of Daudi Abe Dr. Daudi Abe is not only a humanities professor and the faculty coordinator of The Academy for Rising Educators (ARE) at Seattle Central College, but he is also an outspoken writer and historian. He has written pieces for The Seattle Times and The Stranger and authored the book Emerald Street: A History of Hip-hop in…
Maya Lee | The Seattle Collegian Libraries are often seen as places to borrow books and study in a quiet environment. However, it is surprising that the Seattle Public Library (SPL) provides thousands of free services beyond just books: e-books, museum tickets, English conversation circles, and more. At this point, it is proper that a library is a place offering various…
Seattle Rep “This laugh-a-second, multi-millennia mindbender shouldn’t be missed.” “The Skin of Our Teeth” by Thornton Wilder ran at Seattle Rep from Sept. 26 through Oct. 20. It is the story of a couple who has been married for 5,000 years and constantly goes to great lengths to save the world from ending. Having witnessed this play…