Danika Djuanda | The Seattle Collegian Dr. Bradley Lane’s journey mirrors the inspiring ethos of Seattle Central College, where the doors of opportunity swing open for all. From his beginnings as a first-generation college student to his current role as the interim president, Lane commits to educational equity. From Rural Tennessee to Seattle Central’s Interim Presidency Lane’s roots trace back to…
Joel Stadtmueller | The Seattle Collegian The Broadway Edison building is the hub for Seattle Central College. The sprawling five-story building is the base of operations for many student services and administrative offices as well as the various arts, humanities, and social science programs. Programs like Apparel Design and Development, Visual Media, and Graphic Design require students to use expensive equipment…
Rhiannon Phillips | The Seattle Collegian Have you ever wondered how the library at Seattle Central works? Tenured Reference and Instruction Librarian Sharon Spence-Wilcox and Dean of Library Services Lynn Kanne sat down with The Seattle Collegian to provide information about the library system as a whole unit. “What roles and responsibilities do the faculty and staff at the library undertake?”…
Photo Credit: Julia Pearson In the annals of music history, some voices echo through time, shaping entire genres and movements. Yet, there are also those whose voices, despite their undeniable talent and influence, have been muffled by the forces of intersectionality. Tina Bell, a Black woman navigating the predominantly white, male-dominated landscape of the 1980s music industry, stands as…
Danika Djuanda | The Seattle Collegian Imagine Seattle Central College as a living organism, each department an essential organ ensuring the institution’s overall welfare. In our intricate ecosystem of higher education, the Counseling Center regulates the student body’s emotional and mental well-being and ensures the academic community’s success. Through insightful conversations with Christine Torres-Clara, Brian Smith, Bryce Walb, Nichelle Alderson, and…
Photo Credit: Julia Pearson This week, I got to chat and interview Meghan Trainor, who is the curator of the M. Rosetta Hunter art gallery. She grew up in Seattle and is a visual artist who has done artwork in New York and here in Seattle. She became the curator after the previous curator, Ken Matsudaira, stepped down after…
Joel Stadtmueller | The Seattle Collegian Washington has once again been determined as the state with the highest minimum wage in 2024, with a wage rate of $16.28 per hour, maintaining its position for three consecutive years since 2021. Over the years, its hourly wage has increased steadily on the 1st of Jan., beginning from $1.15 in 1961 and progressing to…
There is power in bringing individual voices to places of influence. This is evident in a recent effort to shift legislative discussions to encompass personal struggles, goals, and pleas for change. On Jan. 25, students from Seattle Central College participated in an advocacy day at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia. Aligned with the Washington…
Danika Djuanda | The Seattle Collegian In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, adapting to the needs and preferences of both faculty and students is crucial to fostering effective learning environments. Early this quarter, the English department at Seattle Central conducted surveys to gauge faculty and student preferences regarding class modalities, focusing on striking a balance that sets students up for…
Joel Stadtmueller | The Seattle Collegian The Pacific Northwest is a lush landscape in ways both literal and metaphorical. This fertile environment has shaped many of my favorite artists and albums, many of which are inextricably tied to this place — a place both wonderful and strange, to borrow a phrase from Agent Dale Cooper of “Twin Peaks.” When music became…