On Mar. 22, Seattle Central College students and faculty at the Wood Technology Center (located at 23rd Avenue South and South Lane Street) gathered to commemorate another school quarter accomplished with a barbecue celebration. While…
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I’m going to be honest with you – I don’t know a lot about Macklemore. I know that he’s a Grammy award-winning artist from Seattle, and one of the people behind the song “Thrift Shop,” but that's all. So when photos announcing Macklemore’s free show at Neumos circulated my social media feed yesterday, I wasn’t too stoked to get out of bed.
The American Federation of Teachers Seattle Local 1789 (AFT) continues their struggle to obtain a living wage for instructors at the Seattle Colleges District (SCD). Although Seattle’s cost-of-living is in perpetual ascent, and faculty at…
Through the crowd chatter comes the opening melody to “Cell Block Tango” from the motion picture version of 2002’s “Chicago.” An uproarious cheer ignites once the crowd see’s the guest of honor take the stage. Willow Pill, season 14 winner of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, struts onto the stage, blonde-wigged and wearing a black sheer dress adorned with strands of diamond chains that sway with each movement she gives to the song.
I turned my assignment in with the most confidence I had ever had. My confidence was not enough. After getting the assignment back, I realized that I only got two questions right. I was shaking,…
During a quick chat with Lane at the 2022 holiday party organized by the Office of the President, he mentioned that one of his missions as interim president is to bring life back into the school. “One of the things that I really felt lost during the pandemic was to get to be in the same place as other people,” says Lane. However, he did acknowledge the perks of being able to work remotely, but ultimately he believed in the importance of face-to-face interactions, “I do think there is space for coming to campus as a part of your educational journey or your work journey.”
Lunar New Year at Seattle Central College: Reuniting communities after a long separation
Francisco FonsecaFor the past two years, it has been rare to attend in-person social events due to COVID-19. But this year, as the pandemic seems to fade, Seattle Central College (SCC) students and staff can finally…
Despite recent efforts to normalize and promote the importance of mental health, it is still a topic we fear to discuss openly. People who experience mental health challenges are either seen as aggressive and violent or weak and incompetent. These misconceptions create stigmas that make it harder for everyone involved.
There are plenty of stories that need to be told, whether it be about Capitol Hill’s most beloved cat, or the struggle of international students. But unfortunately, being a journalist involves more than just writing stories, and sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. To get a sneak peek of what the industry’s like, I spoke with Chase Burns, a Seattle-based journalist, who used to be an arts and culture editor for The Stranger and is currently the editor for The Ticket, a Seattle Times calendar website.
The M. Rosetta Hunter Art Gallery is currently featuring the work of students from the Seattle Central Woodworking program. The show, organized by filmmaker, photographer, and Seattle Central Carpentry student, Shann Thomas (they/them), includes wood creations accompanied by poetry. The exhibit will run until Jan. 26.