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City Council Debates to be held at Seattle Central Next Week
Public debates take center stage when shaping a flourishing democracy. In the spirit of a vibrant election season, Seattle CityClub and the Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) are partnering to host a public debate on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. in Seattle Central’s Broadway Performance Hall between primary candidates Joy Hollingsworth and Alex Hudson,…
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The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO): A First-Year’s Tale
What do you do when you first wake up in the morning? Do you take a moment to stretch, hydrate, or enjoy a peaceful breakfast? Well, for most people, the answer might be that simple. As for myself, in my younger years, the first thing I did was reach for my phone. As daylight broke…
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Running Start 101
This article will serve as a guide for new (or current) running start students to successfully utilize every aspect of this lucrative program. Last fall, I was a first-year running start student who felt overwhelmed navigating college life on my own. Coming from a smaller school, I had access to a guidance counselor, but students…
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Barbecue at Wood Technology Center displays community power
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 congratulating students on their educational path, the center’s student council also honored those graduating from the satellite school. Being in…
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Why mental health is stigmatized in POC communities
According to a research article in BMC Public Health, the stigma of mental illness is higher among ethnic minorities than among majorities. Stigma is an intricate problem that involves self, public, and structural components. It affects people dealing with mental illnesses, their support systems, and healthcare services. Knowledge of mental illness and cultural relevance mitigate…
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Willow Pill brings the energy to Capitol Hill’s Queer/Bar
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.
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Valentine’s Day at CAB Lounge: An hour of chocolate-crafting and friendship-making
Valentine’s Day is a day to show love and appreciation. Seattle Central College’s (SCC) Clubs and Activities Board (CAB) celebrated with hot cocoa bombs; the closeness participants felt after attending outshined the sweet treats. According to Kano Cheng, the CAB lounge’s events and activities specialist, “Now that we’re back on campus, we need to let…
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Chemistry made me feel stupid, my professor made me feel empowered
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, scared and panicking. Never in my life had I approached a class that humbled me so quickly. With a knot…
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Bringing life back to school: Central’s new interim president has a mission
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.”
