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Central’s Queer Trans Cooperative caused procedural changes last year, and they’re not stopping there
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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Unearthing history: Seattle Central’s commemorative program centers landmark Supreme Court case and Filipino American struggles for justice
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…
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Knowing Oneself: Tracy Lai’s History and Humanity
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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Hudson and Hollingsworth dodge the tough questions: a recap of the Seattle City Council Debate at Seattle Central College
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…
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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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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.”
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How are indoor gyms changing rock climbing?
From its roots in Yosemite Valley in the 1920s, rock climbing today has taken to new heights, and not only because of how high rock climbers have climbed, literally, but also because of the amount of people who are rock climbing professionally and recreationally.
