Word on the Street: “What makes mothers important or special?”
Joshua Groom
May 5, 2019
“They never take a break, they get home from work and have to take care of everyone. Being a mother is a 24/7 job.” — Alex Woodard“They’re supportive in times of hardship, and they’ll be there for you no matter what.” — Angelo DeSanctis“As children, we are a reflection of the generation be...
A New King in Town
Joshua Groom
April 24, 2019
PHILLIP KING HIRED AS VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT LEARNING SCC’s administration has selected Phillip King to be the school’s next Vice President for Student Learning (VP-SL). He is expected to assume the position July 1, according to SCC President Cheryl Roberts. Phillip King “Mr. King...
Dwell on the Job
Travis Tribble
April 24, 2019
SCC IS LOOKING FOR ITS FIRST SET OF RESIDENTIAL ADVISORS If getting to live in a free, fully furnished studio apartment on campus and becoming more involved in SCC’s leadership sounds appealing, there might be a new job for you. The 7000 Building is nearly complete and needs tenants, but t...
Room for Improvement
April 24, 2019
NEW BUILDING SPELLS FRESH START FOR STEM A brand new project will unite SCC’s STEM programs with innovation and improvement. The Allied Health, Science & Advanced Manufacturing Complex will replace the current 2500 Building. Photo: Nova Clark The Allied Health, Science & Advanced Manufacturing Complex, which will replace the current 2500 Building and possibly the first fl...
All For Nothing
April 22, 2019
WHERE TEXTBOOKS FALL SHORT With a new quarter in full swing, an old problem may be facing students — and it comes in the form of a textbook. The pattern is familiar: Instructors will list required reading in the syllabus, and it will be purchased only to be returned later on. As a result, textbooks e...
Mr. Worldwide
Juan Páez
April 21, 2019
RECRUITER SHOWS THE "GOOD" SIDE OF SCC Rylan Good is something of a journeyman. At six months old, Good, originally from Korea, was adopted by a white family in a small town in Pennsylvania. He hasn’t stopped traveling since, as shown by the souvenirs from his travels that fill his office:...
“We’ve Had Enough!”
Travis Tribble
April 21, 2019
SCC was ablaze with passionate speakers and enthusiastic crowds as underpaid faculty and staff cried “no more!” The failure of Washington state to tax the rich and properly fund higher education came to a head on April 16, 2019 when nine community and technical colleges (CTCs) in the Seattle...
Word on the Street: “Why are you walking out today?”
Joshua Groom
April 20, 2019
“Community College should be affordable. It’s the 21st century: Education should be a priority.” — Lowell Bryant, student“We’re walking to bring attention to this cause, and to support teachers, education and the future.” — Kelly Cassady, professor“The state has cut our budgets and expects...
Stress Divided by Two
Travis Tribble
March 16, 2019
SCC COSIGNS NEW MATH PROGRAM SCC is planning on cutting out prerequisite math programs with hopes of improving student success. “Corequisites” is the name of the new program and is currently in its feedback and planning phase. The changes will be implemented as soon as fall quarter 2019. ...
SCC: VICE
Joshua Groom
March 16, 2019
NARROWING DOWN THE CANDIDATES SCC has recently held open forums for students and staff to meet and question the five finalists for the position of vice president for student learning (VP-SL). This position requires communication between the president of the college and is SCC’s chief academic...
Lack of Transparency at SCC Budget Meeting
Juan Páez
March 16, 2019
FACULTY RAISES MAJOR CONCERNS SCC officials recently held a meeting and an open forum in order to address the school’s budget and uphold transparency with its faculty and employees. SCC President Cheryl Roberts, acting Vice-President of Student Learning Bayta Maring, and Chief Financial Officer and Senior ...
Ebbtide Eats: Cafes in Shoreline
Natasha Sidik
March 16, 2019
The smell of fresh grounds is a well-loved scent in the city of Seattle, where coffee shops seem to hide in every corner. Compared to the bustling Greater Seattle area, Shoreline’s cafe scene may not offer as much variation compared to its neighboring metropolitan city, but the few that are here ...
