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    Empowering Student Voices: Visions of the College

    Let’s face it, Green River College, could definitely use a few changes. I mean, we all have that one thing we wish the school would do differently. That said, it is unclear where we are supposed to voice our questions and concerns. It was for these reasons that we The Current, collaborated with The Associated Students of Green River College (ASGRC) to create a special event called “Visions of the College” which was held on May 11th in the Student Union. George Frasier talking to students at the event, May 14, 2026. (Lucas O’Brien/The Current) At the event, students were…

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    King County Bans Construction of New ICE Facilities for One Year

    On Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, King County Council members voted to enact a one-year moratorium preventing the development of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities in unincorporated King County areas. After a 7-2 vote, the emergency motion bars any permits to construct new ICE detention centers, along with any expansion of existing facilities. This legislative decision follows Girmay Zahilay’s executive order barring ICE from King County-owned properties last month (KUOW, 2026). The county joins other surrounding cities in ensuring that land-use is reserved for strengthening the community and supporting its members. According to an article by Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez from…

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    A Sudden Change in Leadership Sparks Questions

    When asking students around campus, “Do you know who the current President of Green River College is?,” most respond with a confused, “Uhh, no.” For many students, this reflects the legacy of Dr. Suzanne Johnson’s, decade-long career at the college.   Former Green River College President Suzanne Johnson. (Photo courtesy of Green River College) Once a familiar face in the halls, “Dr. J” was known for events llike “pizza with the president” and “Dialogue with Dr. J,” where she would talk to students in attendance and ask them a specific question, like “how’s the quarter going for you?,” or other…