Kali Herbstminino | The Seattle Collegian Seattle Central’s Queer Trans Cooperative is a relatively new organization. During their first quarter returning from online classes in 2021, co-founder Jared Stern Rogers found that the previous LGBTQ+ club on campus, the Queer Cooperative, disappeared during the pandemic. After restarting the club under a new name and finding a co-leader, members helped write procedure…
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Nemesio Domingo, John Foz, David Della, Paul Ryan Villanueva, Conor Casey, and Tracy Lai || Photo Credit: Danika Djuanda On Oct. 26, 2023, Seattle Central hosted a college-wide community program titled “Burden of Proof: Wards Cove v. Atonio, a Bittersweet Landmark Supreme Court Case.” The session, moderated by Professor Tracy Lai, featured a distinguished panel of five experts: David Della, Nemesio Domingo, John Foz, Paul Ryan Villanueva, and Conor Casey. The event marked the…
Danika Djuanda | The Seattle Collegian When we delve into the realm of history, our thoughts naturally steer toward pivotal events and iconic figures; we often overlook the treasure trove of personal histories that we carry within ourselves. These untold stories of personal growth can be every bit as inspiring — as grand narratives and the legends that grace the pages…
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Angelo Harper | The Seattle Collegian As college students, it’s common to explore and pursue different artistic outlets through poetry, dance, theater, music, or even cooking. These have always been options for students attending Seattle Central College in the past, but the Apparel Design and Development program has been around as long as the college itself. The program traces its roots…
Sunny Martini Every time I experience live music, something shifts inside of me. That wasn’t any different for Seattle Opera’s opening night of “Alcina” — composed by Frideric Handel and libretto by Riccardo Broschi — on Oct. 14. As soon as I walked into the performance room I felt like my soul suddenly came back to my body,…
Danika Djuanda | The Seattle Collegian Amidst the diverse landscape of Seattle Central College, a particular figure has etched her legacy over the course of two remarkable decades. Sharon Spence-Wilcox, a faculty librarian, embodies the essence of an extraordinary life journey that unfolds like the most compelling of stories — revealing her passion for reading, music, languages, learning, and teaching. The…
Juan Gonzales Seattle Central College welcomed District 3 city council candidates Joy Hollingsworth and Alex Hudson to debate at Broadway Performance Hall Tuesday, Oct. 10. Moderated by journalists Greg Copeland of King 5, Cesar Canizales of Converge Media and Hannah Kim of FOX 13, the debate started with each candidate’s 90-second opening statements before the moderators asked…
Joel Stadtmueller | The Seattle Collegian In the shadow of T-Mobile Park, on a night when the Mariners face off against the Texas Rangers in a must-win game to keep their postseason hopes alive, a much more intimate spectacle is about to take place in a nearby performance space. This performance is as far removed from the world of professional sports…