In the dead of winter 2013, a group of friends set up an epic party dubbed the Psychedelic Holiday Freakout. It was successful enough to make a yearly tradition. In the decade since, the Freakout…
Posts published in October 2023
Affirmative Action and the Southern Strategy: A Talk with Professor Carl Livingston
James Andrew CarrollIf there’s one thing we should be talking more about after the Supreme Court ended affirmative action this June, it’s the Southern Strategy, says Professor Carl Livingston. The Southern Strategy has its roots in the…
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…
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…
A questionable modern spin on Baroque music: Seattle Opera opens season with Handel’s Alcina
Sophia BruscatoEvery 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.…
A Harmony of Passions: The Journey of Sharon Spence-Wilcox Through Books, Music, Learning, and Teaching
Danika DjuandaAmidst 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…
Hudson and Hollingsworth dodge the tough questions: a recap of the Seattle City Council Debate at Seattle Central College
Sophia BruscatoSeattle 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…
Strolling through the Emerald City on a fall afternoon, you’re sure to see homes adorned with signs that say, “SCIENCE IS REAL,” the all-caps lettering transforming the simple declaration into a cri de guerre. We’re…