The Seattle Collegian
In response to the novel coronavirus outbreak, colleges and universities nationwide have moved classes online. An anonymous comment on Twitter stated, “We cannot learn math through a screen!” Many statements throughout social media show that not only students but professors too are struggling trying to adapt to the sudden transition…
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As I sit here reflecting on this historic and catalytic moment in time, I cannot help but think that this is this generation’s revolution not yet fully fledged. The old adage of “it will get worse before it gets better” also comes to mind. Of course, I am grieving, mourning,…
Protests triggered by the killing of the unarmed George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers began on Friday, May 29th in Seattle, and continued throughout the weekend. Three large events this weekend have confronted police without hesitation, with crowds kneeling in solidarity and hands up- mocking the police’s unnecessary brute force…
In June 1972, Richard Nixon signed into law a series of educational amendments, the most wellknown of which is Title IX, prohibiting educational institutions that receive federal funding from discriminating on the basis of sex. This opened the doors of educational opportunity and participation in intercollegiate athletics for women. …
The CDC now recommends using a face covering whenever available while out and about, particularly while in proximity of other people. This is due to the droplets that COVID-19 can be spread through, coming from the nose and mouth, being blocked by the mask. A common misconception is that the…
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…
Photographer Jordan Somers captures the work that goes into making the abandoned store fronts of Seattle come alive. He has a documentary on the topic coming out in early June. Check back in for news on it’s debut.