Richard Castaneda: Artistic Genius in the Making
California-born Richard Castaneda has been drawing for as far back as he can remember. “Growing up, I didn’t have much to do,” Richard recalls, “so I’d spend hours in my …
July 2011
Mount St. Helens Controversy
Mount St. Helens, one of Washington’s most famous mountains, is currently at the heart of a legal controversy between an environment protection group and a mineral drilling company. The drilling …
Law well-intended, but useless
The Supreme Court recently struck down California’s law banning minors from purchasing violent video games. They were right to do so, because the law is inherently flawed. It is true …
Sigi Schmid extended through 2015
The recent run of success for Seattle Sounders FC has earned their head coach an extention. Sigi Schmid, who has been Seattle’s head coach since 2009, will now be with …
For the Seattle Mariners, 2011 is over
And just like that, the 2011 season is effectively over for the Seattle Mariners. For three months, Seattle was teased with the idea that the playoffs could be, may be, …
Mariners trotting out two potential ROTYs
After almost a decade of watching the Mariners struggle with turning their farm system prospects into productive major league players, the rebuilding finally seems to be paying off. The Mariners …
Sounders can’t take advantage of rookie goalie, tie LA 0-0
Seattle Sounders FC failed to take advantage of an unsettled goalkeeper position on the nation’s birthday, tying the LA Galaxy 0-0. A Fredy Montero penalty kick in the 18th minute …
Cascadian Futility
1979 was the year that the Seattle Supersonics (RIP) won their first NBA championship. 1979 was the year the Vancouver Whitecaps of the North American Soccer League got a parade …
Qwest Field Becomes “The Clink”
The long-expected transition for Seattle’s largest sports stadium has finally come to pass. Qwest Field, in keeping with its corporate namesake, has become CenturyLink Field. The company also extended the …
Dave Matthews: Seattlite
Cobain, Kenny G, Hendrix, Terry Brooks. Seattle’s talented spawn. This city is a breeding ground for artists and thinkers, critics and activists. Yet we also gain transplants like Dave Matthews. …
Paddy Coyne’s: Irish in the Northwest
Too crowded, and I still haven’t found what I need. Collar tightens. I hate shopping. I’ve been here since nine – this is brutal. Fresh air is a MUST, four …
Yogurtland: Seattle Delight
It’s early July in the upper 70s in Seattle. Boats are out on Lake Washington, tank tops, shorts and flip flops seem to be the clothing of choice for most …
Controversy Over No Child Left Behind
With the quality of education in the United States declining, George W. Bush passed the No Child Left Behind Act in January of 2002. The act was designed to hold …
Draft doles out NBA rookies as lockout looms
Tomorrow’s biggest booms (and busts) of the hardwood were the center of attention Thursday June 23 as the 2011 NBA Draft was broadcast live on ESPN. Arizona’s Derrick Williams, Connecticut’s …
Jackson out indefinitely; playoffs a possibility
Less than two weeks after suffering a hip injury that took her out of a game against the Tulsa Shock on June 21, Seattle Storm center Lauren Jackson is fresh …
King’s Court, a Royal Success
Besides a renaissance fair, the only other place today where you might find grown men and women dressed up as court jesters and passing around a turkey leg is the …
Ackley brings transfusion of young, talented blood
Following a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on June 14, the Seattle Mariners decided to promote a significant piece of their future to the big league …
Regular soda vs Diet soda
Regular soda or diet soda; which one? This is something that I’ve always asked myself, I love Coke but can never decide which to get, regular or diet. Diet soda …
Summer in Seattle
Explore the Evergreen Tic tock, tic tock. Last question. Answer C. A loud zipper meets silence broken by joy and relief. Free at last! Twelve weeks, six textbooks, a handful …
Washington Teens Work Less Than Other States
Washington has the second highest teen unemployment rate in the country, making it difficult for college students to find jobs that will help them pay their tuition fees or …