Opinion: Chris D’Elia wasn’t just pretending to be creepy
My first exposure to Chris D’Elia was through YouTube and his Gotham Comedy Club stand-up sets. The impression he left on me was rooted in a stage presence, spontaneity, and […]
Articles by Thomas DuBeau
BC students are using the Makerspace to 3D print PPE
In the past months, the United States rushed to implement a national response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The severity of this pandemic cannot be overstated, as the death toll has […]
Opinion: How to be White and stand against White Supremacy
Over the course of a few days, the United States has gone from pandemic lockdown to pandemonium on the streets. As “essential” businesses were just beginning to restart, now their […]
Watchdog Workouts: leg day
For this installment of Watchdog Workouts, you will be hitting the infamous leg-day. It’s self-explanatory. Now, over the course of this workout you will perform exercises for your lumbar, erector […]
New emails from college administrators shed light on mural defacement
You can see the emails we discuss in the article HERE, courtesy of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education. On Feb. 19, 1942, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, […]
Opinion: Can an old dog like Biden learn new tricks?
On May 22, candidate Joe Biden appeared on The Breakfast Club, a popular morning talk show hosted by Charlamagne, DJ Envy and Angela Yee. He said to media personality Charlamagne […]
Local high school alumni create student-lead teaching effort for kids stuck at home
This summer will be no ordinary one. Kids will not be loose on the streets chasing ice-cream trucks and flying kites; instead, they will be stuck indoors without a clue […]
Opinion: As Amazon cuts hazard pay, why is Jeff Bezos making billions?
As American citizens, every day we are faced with new challenges and opportunities. Lately, there have been more challenges than opportunities. There is no making sense of the socioeconomic ladder […]
Unemployment claims in WA State pass 800,000 mark
As spring approaches its end, we find ourselves in an unfamiliar environment. Employers and employees alike are waking up every morning with an unsure picture of what the future holds. […]
WA State reopens outdoor activities for safe recreation
After a long hibernation, residents of Washington State can expect to see a gradual return to the great outdoors. As part of Governor Jay Inslee’s first phase to reopen the […]
Betsy Devos faces new lawsuit after failing to stop garnishing student wages
A new class-action lawsuit is claiming that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos failed to halt the collection of defaulted federal student loans from worker paychecks. The usual practice involves garnishing the […]
Seattle Head-Tax Unlikely to Return Soon
With the coronavirus wreaking havoc on the nation’s economy, Seattle City Council has decided to play nice with big employers. The original Seattle “head” tax was designed to tax businesses […]
Himitsu Teriyaki: always a good idea
Of all the businesses adversely affected by the coronavirus, few are doing more to persist than our local food eateries. You don’t need me to spell out exactly how a […]
Chris D’Elia drops new Netflix special
Note from the Editor, July 19th, 2020: Chris D’Elia has since been faced with multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Read the author’s follow-up below. Opinion: Chris D’Elia wasn’t just pretending […]
Opinion: USPS caught in crossfire between Bezos and Trump
Earlier this month, Postmaster General Megan Brennan informed the House Oversight and Reform Committee that the U.S. Postal Service will run out of money before the end of this fiscal […]
How to stay active during pandemic season
If you’ve been living under a rock, stay there! Washington State has administered social-distancing protections in order to combat the spread of COVID-19. Staying indoors is not only a preventative […]
Bernie’s Loss Shouldn’t Mean Trump’s Win
It is advised that you sit down before reading this article. As of April 8, Sen. Bernie Sanders has called for an official suspension to his presidential campaign. This will […]