ICE’s Presence in Seattle: How Its Affecting Us
Although it may not seem like it, the presence of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is not a new addition to the Seattle area. Since the branch’s inception …
January 2026
Netflix’s Second Screen Phenomenon
Imagine the perfect evening: at the end of a long day, you come home ready to watch an episode of your favorite show. A favorite drink is poured and you …
TikTok’s Color Language, Yellow Font and Pink Font
If you spent time on TikTok or Instagram Reels over the past few months, you might have noticed videos captioned in yellow or soft pink font, and while it may …
The Revive I-5 Project: Where to Travel Amidst the World Cup
In the 1960s, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) finished construction of the I-5, the freeway that became one of the main routes for so many people across the …
Bellevue College Announces Guaranteed Transfer Agreement with Western Washington University
As tertiary education becomes an increasingly vital asset in the American workforce, Bellevue College and Western Washington University are working to offer BC students the safest pathway to success. On …
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 …
2026 Superbowl Performers
In early October, Bad Bunny was revealed to be the performer at the Super Bowl halftime show. The Puerto Rican rapper and singer has brought Spanish music into the mainstream, …
MLK Keynote Speaker Jazmyn Clark Invokes Dr. King’s Vision
Jazmyn Clark is the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Washington’s Smart Justice Policy Program Director, with a J.D. from New England Law and a B.A. in English from UC …
Seattle to Host Prelim Matches For 2026 World Cup
Exciting news for soccer fans! Seattle is set to host six FIFA World Cup 2026 preliminary matches, starting in June. These highly anticipated games are predicted to draw in crowds …
The American Drinking Age
Since 1984, the National Minimum Drinking Age Act has required every state to prohibit the possession or consumption of alcohol for people below the age of 21, in an effort …
Matcha’s Social Impact: From Pop Culture to Performative Wellness Trends
Hot girls do pilates, hot girls read, hot girls . . . drink matcha? Motivational slogans like these have often been seen on visual-centered platforms like Pinterest, TikTok and Instagram, …
Stranger Things Conformity Gate: The Theory of a Secret Ninth Episode
On December 31, Netflix released the highly anticipated series finale of “Stranger Things.” The feature-length finale led to some mixed reactions, with many viewers speculating if there was a secret …
UPDATE: Bellevue College’s Dissolution of the School of Business and Technology
The first day of the fall quarter ended with panic and fear for many Bellevue College faculty. The Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs sent an email on Sept. …
Freedom of Speech? Court Protects UW Professor’s 1st Amendment Rights
In the winter of 2022, Stuart Reges, a computer science professor at the University of Washington, attached the following to his course syllabus: “I acknowledge that by the labor theory …
Washington State Ends Precious Metals Tax Exemption
Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, Washington state eliminated a decades-old exemption on the taxation of precious metals, ushering in a significant change for buyers, sellers, collectors and investors. For about 40 …
The Problem with “Emotional” AI
The story of human-robot relationships is nothing new. Isaac Asimov’s “I, Robot,” explored the ethics of day-to-day life with robots, William Gibson’s Necromancer delved into cyborg bodies and corporate greed, …
From Winter to Summer: Weather Now Could Eliminate Droughts
In the summer of 2025, 70% of the Pacific Northwest experienced a moderate to severe drought, primarily due to a running deficit of low rain years beginning in 2023. However, …
2026 is the New 2016: The Internet’s Desire to Relive the Past
Every year, we see the rise (or recycling) of a new trend or social culture, and 2026 is no exception—especially with the ever-present nostalgia for what was only ten years …
“Ozempic Skinny”, Now You Can Have The Perfect Body
Ozempic, also known as semaglutide, is an FDA-approved diabetes drug that is a GLP-1 drug, reducing appetite and slowing stomach emptying, making users feel full longer. Although not its original …
More on ICE in Washington: Vital Bills Being Passed This Week
On January 11, a video of an ICE officer detaining an individual near Redmond Center surfaced, causing many to raise concerns for anonymous officer guidelines. The video showed Immigration and …