Jo Lee In this day and age, students are partaking in the physical media uprising. New media is out, and digital detoxing is in. Students can catch onto dumb phones and walk around with a portable CD player, but what about in class? Some teachers at Seattle Central College found a way to reduce blue light exposure…
Casey Boothe Even as waitlists at Seattle Central College filled, course sections were cut—leaving students locked out of classes required for transfer, graduation, financial aid, and visa compliance. College administrators eliminated these sections during the 2025-2026 academic year in response to projected budget shortfalls. The reductions hit hardest in foundational courses, where enrollment demand had never faltered….
Satrn Abraha Navigating today’s fast-paced society can be difficult for some, especially those unfamiliar with or unused to a creator economy. At the same moment when methods of self-expression are at their peak—with more platforms, formats, and reach than ever before—students are less likely to feel themselves in what they make, rather than more so. Cultures built…
Cody Clemons In an effort to decrease its $6 million budget deficit, Seattle Central College has reduced course offerings, with significant cuts to required first-year courses. Central’s two employee unions—the American Federation of Teachers Local 1789 (AFT) and the Washington Federation of State Employees Local 304 (WFSE)—argue that these course cuts will result in lower enrollment and…
Satrn Abraha Not all spaces are created equal; some are curated with more thought and intent than others. There is an ongoing conversation about third spaces in Seattle—places where people are not expected to spend money but to occupy space outside work, school, or home. An overlooked part of this conversation involves students and the spaces that…
Stella Ton On Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, to celebrate the first days of the Year of the Horse, Seattle Central College held a Lunar New Year event from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Atrium for students. The Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) program, Student Leadership, and International Programs were responsible for planning…
Maya Lee | The Seattle Collegian Clothing is essential. It regulates body temperature and reflects identity and self-expression. For many students, however, buying clothes can strain already tight budgets. Between tuition, textbooks, and daily living expenses, clothing can become another source of stress. Tiger’s Closet was created to ease that burden by offering free clothing so students can feel comfortable and…
Public Information Office Every day, students head to class, with some wondering where their next meal will come from. For many, neighborhood and campus resources have become as essential as education itself. A once-taboo issue has become a shared reality on Seattle campuses, as food insecurity shapes the student experience. Research from the city of Seattle shows many…
Maya Lee | The Seattle Collegian On Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, Seattle Central College’s Student Leadership invited the Seattle Colleges community to the Shared Hearts Valentine’s Day event, held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Mitchell Activity Center. The event featured a variety of Valentine’s Day-themed activities. Pink balloon decorations greeted students as they entered the room, creating a lovely…
Danika Djuanda | The Seattle Collegian Marking one year since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, Seattle demonstrators joined a nationwide strike Tuesday, Jan. 20, answering a call to be “ungovernable” in the face of what organizers called an “escalating fascist threat.” At 2 p.m., protesters gathered on the plaza at Seattle Central College for the “Free America Walkout.”…