Author's Page
Learn more about MacKenzie Charles and get to know the person behind the posts you have read.
MacKenzie Charles has served as a videographer, photographer, and reporter for the ThunderWord since May of 2025. With a strong passion for visual arts, she has produced a wide range of creative content for the school as well as for her independent work. MacKenzie will be graduating with her Multi Media Design degree in spring of 2026.
MacKenzie Charles's Recent Posts:
As the quarter comes to a close and some students finish their Highline careers, the college is reduced to a limited operational capacity for the break, with some services available over the break. Many departments, like the Academic Success Center (ASC) say goodbye to valued students who supported their peers.
The ASC would like to recognize our graduating tutors, Emily Ortiz, for her contributions to this fall quarter. ASC Director Sheena Hendrix said, “Emily has been amazing to work with. She has consistently shown up for ASC leadership and our HC students. From tutoring, to tabling campus events. She’s done amazing work. While I’ll miss seeing her in the ASC, I’m excited to see her do great things.”
As the Thanksgiving Holiday is upon us, many colleges use the week to host meals or community events to support students who are near or on campus. But reviews of Highline College show a shocking trend: Despite many students relying on campus resources for meals, none are offering Thanksgiving week events or food support this year.
This absence is striking in light of recent changes in food stamp accessibility, which increases the pressure on students who already struggle to afford groceries. For many people, holidays only magnify these gaps. With campus closures and limited transit schedules, essential resources become harder to reach.
After months of uncertainty following the loss of a major federal Title III grant, the Academic Success Center (ASC) at Highline College has secured new funding to keep the ASC in operation.
The solution came when interim Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Rolita Ezeonu identified emergency funds to support, offering a possible lifeline to students and staff.
The Academic Success Center (ASC) opened its doors to showcase its wide range of free tutoring and academic support services offered to students. Held in Building 25, the open house welcomed students and faculty to learn more about opportunities available in math, writing, public speaking, and general coursework.
Attendees of the open house heard from ASC staff who shared insights about the tutoring process and how students can get involved or join in.