“Healer Girl” Represents the Diversity of Music in Anime
Music in anime can be so much more involved than the soundtrack you hear in the background, and its versatility is only increasing. Of course, idol shows are the main …
July 2022
Mariners Falter Exiting All-Star Break
With ups and downs galore, the Seattle Mariners saw both the end to the All-Star break and their 14-game win streak this past week. With the Houston Astros coming to …
OPINION: Mass Shootings at Educational Facilities Have Become Normalized
In the America we call home, it is not uncommon for mass shootings to be directed at schools and educational facilities. This disheartening truth reflects the lack of value we …
OPINION: Artificial Intelligence Still Poses More Potential Issues than Benefits
In the past decade, there have been a lot of technological advances in society. However, with all these advances, conversation about the cost and damages done by these same advances …
OPINION: Logical Thinking is More Effective than Emotional Thinking
There are two prominent types of thinking — emotional and logical. While these two are essential to different circumstances, they should be used in correspondence to specific situations. However, that …
Musical Review: “Mamma Mia!” Stage Cast Breathes Life into the Classic Story
Village Theatre presents, “Mamma Mia!” The Issaquah stage run has ended but never fear because the Everett stage will run the show from July 15 until Aug. 7. “Mamma Mia” …
“Love Live!” Breaks the Formula in Latest “NijiGaku” Series
The “Love Live!” franchise has dominated the idol industry since its inception in 2013. Creating memorable characters and getting them to perform songs as a group turned out to be …
Mariners Exit All-Star Break in Prime Playoff Position
The Seattle Mariners have been enjoying a well-deserved break after winning 14 games in a row up to the All-Star break. It isn’t ideal to have your momentum forcibly halted …
5 Tips that will Help you Manage your Time during Summer Quarter
Summer quarter for many students means time off, fun activities and pleasant weather. However, for those who are taking classes, it can become an overwhelming and challenging quarter; especially when …
Six Starbucks Locations to Close in Washington
In light of safety concerns for Starbucks employees, the Starbucks corporation has decided to close a total of 16 stores in the United States. Six of these locations are in …
Amazon Pauses Construction on Bellevue Site
Amazon is one of the most popular and desirable workplaces in Washington state. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and many employers working remotely, Amazon has decided to stop construction on …
Monkeypox Outbreak Circulating in Washington
On May 20, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an official alert regarding the spread of monkeypox cases globally. Then, in mid-May, the health departments for …
Weekly Reads: Pieces of Her
“She had dozens, even hundreds, of friends, but not one single person knew all of the pieces of her.” ― Karin Slaughter, “Pieces of Her” Content Warning: This book contains …
How to Keep Yourself Safe in a Mass Shooting
As time changes and as our country heads down a darker road, the number of mass shootings has only grown. Already this year, our country has witnessed over 300 mass …
Sri Lankan President Stepping Down Brews Turmoil
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a former Sri Lankan military officer and president, recently stepped down from office on July 14, 2022. Due to Sri Lanka being under many political and economic struggles …
Mariners Heat Up the Game with a Winning Streak
With only 10 games remaining until the All-Star games break, the Seattle Mariners are looking to build upon their four-game win streak and hopefully even out their season record. However, …
Re:Zero: A Genre-Defining Fantasy Anime
Fantasy stories almost always reach the same inevitable conclusion of good triumphing over evil and bringing peace and prosperity to whatever world they reside in. It’s textbook escapism, which is …
Watchdog Wellness: What is a Growth Mindset and How Can I Get One?
Why do people talk about mindset and why is mindset so important? Earlier this week, the Watchdog talked to HD 125: Motivation and Empowerment Counselor, Beth Luzzi, about growth mindset …
Pacific Science Center Re-Opens in Seattle
COVID-19 induced the shutdown of in-person activities and entertainment in 2020. For the first time since then, Seattle’s Pacific Science Center (PacSci) is back open. Masks are optional for visitors …
How the “Roe v. Wade” Overturn Should Affect Washington State
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the provisions of Roe v. Wade that provided a constitutional right to an abortion for U.S. citizens. The weight of this …