This week, I got to chat and interview Meghan Trainor, who is the curator of the M. Rosetta Hunter art gallery. She grew up in Seattle and is a visual artist who has done artwork…
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OP-ED: Did Our Minimum Wage “Rise”? Washington State Cities Dominates Top 3 Positions with Highest Minimum Wage in the Country
Terry FengWashington has once again been determined as the state with the highest minimum wage in 2024, with a wage rate of $16.28 per hour, maintaining its position for three consecutive years since 2021. Over the…
From campus to the capitol: Seattle Central College Advocacy Day calls for legislative action to support student welfare
Danika DjuandaThere is power in bringing individual voices to places of influence. This is evident in a recent effort to shift legislative discussions to encompass personal struggles, goals, and pleas for change. On Jan. 25, students…
Surveys on Class Modality Preferences Aid English Faculty in Setting Students Up for Success
Danika DjuandaIn the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, adapting to the needs and preferences of both faculty and students is crucial to fostering effective learning environments. Early this quarter, the English department at Seattle Central conducted…
Seattle Colleges’ 51st Annual Community Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.
Rhiannon Phillips and Danika DjuandaOn Jan. 12, the Seattle Colleges commemorated its 51st Annual Community Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. at South Seattle College’s Brockey Center. The event brought students, staff, faculty, and speakers together in a tribute…
Reflection Room left untouched for years, do Muslim students feel prioritized on campus?
Daya AbdullahiConversation around the Meditation/Reflection Room began in August 2017, intending to open the space at the beginning of the academic year. Lyall Rudenskjold, former assistant director of the multicultural services (EDIC), spearheaded the endeavor. The…
Seattle is known for its rainy, gloomy winters, sometimes referred to as the “Big Dark” due to limited daylight hours. Despite the weather, there are still plenty of activities to do during the dark months…
Seattle Central is where people with different backgrounds pursue higher education and career paths. UMOJA (Swahili for community), MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement), and TRIO were established to assist and advocate for specific student demographics…