STEMSEAS 2026: A Student’s Experience Aboard
Spending 10 days on the RV SallyRide, waking up to roiling ocean waves in the wilderness of the Pacific ocean, and fighting seasickness was not something that I would have …
Articles by Maryam Siddiqui
“The Odyssey”: Mythos of the Millenium or Movie of the Month?
“The Odyssey,” like so many other great movies, was brought to life through another great story. It follows the mythical journey back home of Odysseus, the heroic king of Ithaca, …
Celestial Events Line up for the Month of August
The month of August brings the collision of several major celestial events. For those living in Washington, these events could definitely be worthwhile to drive out for some special once-in-a …
Political Authority Dominates on Grants and Federally Funded Science Through Russel Vought’s Rule
Over the past few months, science regulation has been quietly dismantled and rebuilt in accordance with the current political atmosphere and administration’s desired trajectory. On May 29, Office of Management …
Rain Barrels and Rain Gardens: Sprucing Up Community and Home Spaces by Helping the Environment
Summer is in bloom, and the outdoors of the Pacific Northwest are being appreciated by the public. Whether you’re spending time at state parks, on mountain-side hikes, or even in …
Honoring our Ancestors and Holding Bellevue Accountable through ‘Never Again is Now’
On June 11, Bellevue College came together to commemorate and honor the mural, “Never Again is Now” by artist Erin Shigaki. The mural is depicted on the side of the …
“Euphoria” to a T
It’s time we stopped loving the fetish films of questionable men. We have politely tolerated violent objectification of women’s bodies in the media, swerved past foot cameos from a pedophile …
25 Gray Whales Have Washed Up On Washington Coastline
As of May 29, 25 gray whales have washed up on Washington’s coastlines this year alone. This makes it close to breaking the previous record of 35 gray whales to …
Clavicular is an Insecure Teenage Girl, and He Won’t Get Better Until He Accepts It
On May 15, influencer Brandon Peters, known as Clavicular online, was taken to court over an alligator shooting case. Peters is being charged with unlawfully discharging a firearm in public …
What is Hantavirus, and How Worried Should We Be?
Hantavirus is the name of the disease that is spreading across the world. The disease’s origins started out innocuously, aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, where passengers started complaining to …
The Culprit Behind the Infamous Sea Star Disease, Highlighting Repopulation Efforts Across the Pacific Northwest
For over a decade, sea stars along the coast of the Pacific Northwest have been hit by a mysterious wasting disease that causes their limbs to fall apart and adopt …
The Legend of Aang the Last Airbender: Leaks and Piracy
The internet piracy community faced a shocking reality check after “The Legend Of Aang: The Last Airbender” movie leak was swiftly and harshly punished. On 2026, April 11, X user …
A New Box To Put Students In
A student has many responsibilities. They have to feed and bathe themselves, some are responsible for putting a roof over their head, doing chores for their parents, taking care of …
OPINION: The Noems Know Something You Don’t
On March 31, a Daily Mail expose revealed a series of images. They showed Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas, Kristi Noem’s husband scantily clad in women’s clothing, …
From Burning Out to Winning Olympic Gold: Alysa Liu’s Joy-Maxxing Performance Gleams Golden
In the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, 20-year-old Alysa Liu won gold in women’s singles figure skating. However, what made her victory stand out amongst the rest was something few …
Tips and Tricks for Fasting as a Student in Ramadan
Now that the glimmering crescent of the new moon has been sighted, Muslims around the world have begun to celebrate Ramadan. Ramadan is a special and holy month for people …
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show challenged by All-American TPUSA Kid Rock Alternative
This year’s Super Bowl LX halftime show, headlined by Bad Bunny, a Latin urban music superstar, was met head-on when TPUSA (Turning Point USA) announced they were putting on “The …
The Great Shark War Against Basking Sharks in the Salish Sea
The basking shark’s eradication program in the 1950s led to a sudden loss of the species in the Pacific Northwest. Before the 1950s, a silent and mysterious shark visited our …
Trump Sends Border Czar to Oversee ICE Operations in Minnesota
On Jan. 26, President Trump announced that he was deploying his border czar, Tom Homan, to Minnesota to oversee immigration enforcement operations following fatal shootings by federal agents there. Homan …
Touchdown Superbowl! Seahawks Faced Rams In Season-Defining Moment
The Seahawks’ NFC Champion title and ticket to the Super Bowl was within arm’s reach, but the Los Angeles Rams did not make it an easy fight. The past two …