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International students face a challenge as F-1 visa rules may change under the Trump administration
ByMaya Lee Tuesday, November 25, 2025Thursday, December 4, 2025

The United States is a leading destination for international higher education. As of the latest count, 1,117,766 international students study in the country, attracted by high-quality programs and a diverse environment. This represents 6.1% of the total higher education population of 19,247,640. Although international students typically pay higher tuition than U.S. citizens and green-card holders,…

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“No Kings” 2.0 marks historic protest, thousands march through downtown Seattle
ByCasey Boothe Tuesday, October 28, 2025Tuesday, October 28, 2025

On Oct. 19, historic numbers of protesters gathered in small towns and city centers across the country for “No Kings” rallies, reaching an estimated seven million participants nationwide. In Seattle, about 70,000 people marched a mile through downtown, from the Seattle Center to Pike Place Market. The movement represents a broad coalition opposing President Trump’s…

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‘Real torture’: Survivors push to end solitary confinement
ByDanika Djuanda Friday, September 26, 2025Friday, September 26, 2025

In raw and painful testimony, survivors of solitary confinement gathered at Town Hall Seattle on Sept. 14 to deliver a message: isolation cells inflict lasting trauma, and the practice must end. The storytelling event was a stop on the Journey to Justice Bus Tour, which features a repurposed school bus outfitted as a traveling advocacy…

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One more course: Seattle Culinary Academy no longer faces closure for now
ByJuan Miguel Jocom Wednesday, May 4, 2022Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Reacting to public outcry, on Wednesday, May 4, the Chancellor’s office sent an email to the Seattle Colleges community. “After careful consultation with our trustees, program staff, business, and elected leaders,” the email said, “we have come to the decision that we will continue with enrolling students for all four programs for Fall 2022.”

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Washington state to end its indoor mask mandate
ByJuan Miguel Jocom Tuesday, February 22, 2022Thursday, March 24, 2022

Governor Jay Inslee held a press conference last Feb. 17, announcing that by Mar. 21st, the state of Washington is lifting its indoors mask mandate. The governor laid out his plans “in to regaining what we consider a much more normal life.”

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Seattle Collegian Open House!
ByAstro Pittman Tuesday, October 5, 2021Thursday, March 24, 2022

The Seattle Collegian is having an Open House on Friday, October 8th at 3 pm. Book your calendar and come join us. WE ARE HIRING STAFF WRITERS! What to expect in the Open House? You’ll get to meet the editorial board members and learn about our roles You’ll get to learn about the publishing process,…

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We’re hiring editorial board members and staff writers!
ByGift Homsaen Monday, May 17, 2021Thursday, March 24, 2022

The Seattle Collegian strives to give a voice to the community at Seattle Central by providing an outlet for journalism as well as opinion pieces and letters to the editor from students, staff, faculty, and the community. Student contributors are compensated for all published work. For editorial board members, we’re hiring: Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Graphic…

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Counter-convocation event participants rally for change
ByAlexa Villatoro Tuesday, September 29, 2020Thursday, March 24, 2022

As Seattle Colleges continues to implement budget cut strategies which began in 2020 July, staff union members organized to stand against furloughs and lay-offs at a Counter-Convocation event on Wednesday, September 25. With over 100 attendees collectively on Zoom and in person, the event ran simultaneously with the district’s official convocation event. Organizers and speakers…

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SPD sweeps Seattle Central encampment amidst conflict
ByAlexa Villatoro Tuesday, July 21, 2020Thursday, March 24, 2022

Since the dismantlement of Capitol Hill’s Organized Protest zone on Jul 1, an encampment has occupied Seattle Central’s South Plaza. Central’s President Dr. Sheila Edwards-Lange had addressed the Central community in a statement last week, alleging the site was “taking on an aggressive and intimidating posture.” Dr. Edwards-Lange says the college has been receiving complaints…

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As the economy slips higher education is a possibly sinking ship
ByCollegian Board and Staff Friday, May 29, 2020Thursday, March 24, 2022

By Alex Su and Alexa Villatoro The consequences of COVID-19 continue to show no mercy to the domestic and global economy. As of April 2020, the unemployment rate reached 14.7% in the U.S, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Shocking declines in the U.S. economy promise dramatic state budget reductions for the 2020-2021…

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