Maya Lee | The Seattle Collegian Libraries are often seen as places to borrow books and study in a quiet environment. However, it is surprising that the Seattle Public Library (SPL) provides thousands of free services beyond just books: e-books, museum tickets, English conversation circles, and more. At this point, it is proper that a library is a place offering various…
Seattle Rep “This laugh-a-second, multi-millennia mindbender shouldn’t be missed.” “The Skin of Our Teeth” by Thornton Wilder ran at Seattle Rep from Sept. 26 through Oct. 20. It is the story of a couple who has been married for 5,000 years and constantly goes to great lengths to save the world from ending. Having witnessed this play…
Maya Lee | The Seattle Collegian Do you enjoy eating delicious food and trying out new cafes? If so, you should visit Cafe Javasti, established in 2001. Cafe Javasti has two locations: one in Wedgwood and another in Maple Leaf. I recently visited the Maple Leaf location. The first impression of any cafe often starts with its exterior. Outside Café Javasti,…
Mari Andreyevna | The Seattle Collegian Every first Thursday of the month, Pioneer Square comes alive as art enthusiasts gather to celebrate one of the nation’s longest-running art walks. They sip on free wine and beer or simply let their artistic thirst get quenched by Seattle’s vibrant art scene and the masterminds behind it. Operating since the 1980s, Pioneer Square’s art…
Mbaire | The Seattle Collegian Nathan Fisher, an Umoja scholar and student at Seattle Central, is a lively presence on campus. He works with organizations like Umoja, TRIO, and Project Baldwin. He also has an internship at Erickson Theatre, which got him jobs outside of school, designing wardrobes, sets, and props for theatres. Fisher learned about Umoja while in the…
Indunil Usgoda Arachchi | The Seattle Collegian Curiosity about a historical photograph in Seattle’s International District led me to the former Eagledale ferry dock on Bainbridge Island, home to the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial. Even though the arrival of Lilly Yuriko Kodama at the memorial turned out to be an unexpected encounter, it became the best place and time to meet her. …
Vrindha | The Seattle Collegian If you are a Seattle Central student, I’m quite sure you know what I’m referring to just by the picture. For those who do not, I am speaking about the infamous Atrium cafeteria that has been shut down ever since you laid eyes upon it. I know everyone has had numerous questions about it, and…
Photo courtesy of Aysenur’s family Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was a gift to our community, not only here in Seattle and at the University of Washington but also at Seattle Central College, where she attended before transferring to UW and majoring in Psychology. After graduating earlier this year, Eygi traveled to the West Bank to pursue activism work with the International…
Vrindha | The Seattle Collegian One of the most vital departments on Seattle Central’s campus is Campus Security, a small compact unit led by Sean Chesterfield. They are responsible for campus safety drills, first aid, and Emergency alerts. As the team that protects Central, they have had numerous experiences throughout their career. The Campus Security office also programs ID cards….
Indunil Usgoda Arachchi | The Seattle Collegian Introducing himself during the annual Student Leadership training program at Seattle Central College, Dr. Johnny C. Woods Jr. briefly mentions the joy he finds in visiting educational institutes while traveling across different states in the country. That leads The Seattle Collegian to ask for more details about his travels and the purposes of this ritual. …