Anime Review: Slime 300
When did watching anime stop being about having fun? Rather than for enjoyment, it seems like the only way for an anime to get noticed in 2021 is to ask […]
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Weekly Reads: Heartless
With all of the movies coming out about Disney villains, I was searching for a fantasy book to read and came across “Heartless” by Marissa Meyer. “Heartless” is the untold […]
“West Side Story”: The 2021 Adaptation
We’ve all heard of “West Side Story”; the classic, iconic, world-renowned 1957 Sondheim musical with numerous adaptations. Buckle up because we’re about to get another, this time directed by none […]
The Tea Party Movement
For those who only started paying attention to politics during the 2016 election or afterwards, the heyday of the Tea Party movement seems like it was a lifetime away. The […]
Anime Review: Maria-sama ga Miteru
Religion is a touchy subject in 2021, due to a world that politicizes everything, even belief systems. “Maria-sama ga Miteru” is a relic of a simpler time, approaching religion from […]
“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie”
“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” will be available to watch on Amazon Prime on September 17. The movie is being released following its very popular West End (the UK equivalent to […]
Weekly Reads: Ordinary Grace
“The dead are never far from us. They’re in our hearts and on our minds and in the end all that separates us from them is a single breath, one […]
Hiking the PNW: McCormick Park
Sitting right in between the Snoqualmie Valley Trail and the Snoqualmie River, McCormick Park is a pleasant summer hangout spot located just off of downtown Duvall. Although it is small, […]
Anime Review: YagaKimi
What does it mean to love someone for the first time? The experience is different for everybody, but the sensation of falling in love is unlike any other. For Yuu […]
Weekly Reads: In an Instant
“Don’t just try to be happy when you think of me — be happy. Look at the ocean and smile. Inhale the scent and celebrate. Remember me. Remember that I […]
The History of Anti-Fascism
What’s the first thing that you think of when you hear the word Antifa, or even just anti-Nazis? Captain America comes to mind for some, but for most, what comes […]
“Dear Evan Hansen,” The Movie
“Dear Evan Hansen” the movie is set to hit theaters September 24. The long awaited film will have Ben Platt (Pitch Perfect and The Politician), who originated the role, playing […]
Anime Review: The Asterisk War
The animation studio A-1 Pictures had an irreversible impact on the anime scene, playing a large part in helping the medium go mainstream. “Sword Art Online” and “Seven Deadly Sins” […]
Hiking the PNW: The Snoqualmie Valley Trail
The Snoqualmie Valley Trail (SVT) is a historic former railroad track turned walking trail that runs throughout the entire valley. It stretches just over 30 miles, from Duvall to North […]
Weekly Reads: The Ocean at the End of the Lane
“Nobody actually looks like what they really are on the inside. You don’t. I don’t. People are much more complicated than that. It’s true of everybody.” — Lettie Hempstock, “The […]
Political Movements: Their Origin and Importance in Society
Wikipedia defines a political movement as “a collective attempt by a group of people to change government policy or social values,” and at face value, that makes perfect sense. But […]
Jonathan Larson’s “Tick, Tick… Boom!”
Jonathan Larson’s “Tick, Tick… Boom!” is hitting theaters November 12, 31 years after its creation. Following a strictly theatrical release on this date it will be available on Netflix on […]
COVID Cases Quadruple in King County Due to Delta Variant
King County has been hit with its fifth wave of COVID-19 due to the Delta variant. According to the Washington State Department of Health data, with the emergence of the […]
The Washington Eviction Moratorium: What it Means and How to Get Help
On Aug. 3, the Centers for Disease Control issued a new eviction moratorium, which will last until Oct. 3. The new moratorium came in response to growing concerns about the […]