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Waste Management has donated two used trucks to the Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology program at South Seattle College (SSC), creating new opportunity for students to learn the ins-and-outs of these high-tech vehicles in preparation for careers servicing large engines that power buses, trucks, construction equipment and ships.
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The Seattle Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has awarded college scholarships of more than $5000 each to two West Seattle students. Anna Nguyen will graduate from Chief Sealth International High School and South Seattle College in June.
She will be attending UW-Seattle in the fall, studying public health and eventually pursuing a career in healthcare administration. Kelli Youngs graduated from West Seattle High School in 2018 and will graduate from South Seattle College in June.
She plans to major in Political Science/Pre-Law at Western Washington University. The mission of AAUW is to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.
Burien businesses are throwing the doors open with Burien’s First Fridays, an evening of uncommon experiences. The first First Friday will be June 7, launching with live electrifying-to-relaxing music, unique cocktails, wine-tasting, art, fashion shows, bone casting, leather-making, and much more.
With “Sip into Summer” as the theme for the inaugural Burien’s First Friday on June 7, celebrate the season with live music on the sidewalks and summery drinks, even specialty beverages for your pet. You can explore your inner rhythm by joining a drum circle of hand-made drums and instruments.
First Friday festivities include the already-esteemed B-Town Beat Art Walk. Peruse the unique creations of local and regional artists with the artists themselves, who will in many cases be on hand to chat about their handiwork.
By Jean Godden
Likeability is the big issue on the national political scene these days. Pundits are viewing the ever-growing field of Democratic candidates for the presidency and speculating on their "likeability." Can a candidate appeal enough -- be liked enough -- to be elected?
One thing that stands out in the presidential derby is that the 17 or more male Democratic candidates have higher likeability numbers than the six women candidates. Women in the race all have face image problems.
They say Sen. Elizabeth Warren is "too wonkish." They flaw Sen. Amy Klobuchar as "too mean." Sen. Kamala Harris, a former prosecutor and attorney general, must defend a record. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand suffers from a pro-gun past; Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is saddled with a dubious foreign policy and Oprah spiritual guru Marianne Williamson relies heavily on positive thinking.
