STEMSEAS 2026: A Student’s Experience Aboard
Spending 10 days on the RV SallyRide, waking up to roiling ocean waves in the wilderness of the Pacific ocean, and fighting seasickness was not something that I would have …
August 2026
Protecting Trees as Seattle Builds
Seattle is in the middle of a dilemma, as the city desperately needs more housing, but building it often means needing to make room in places that are already developed …
Why Aren’t We Socializing? Examining The Smartphone Era
In America today, the majority of adults own some variant of cellphone—an overwhelming 98%. Of those, 91% own smartphones in particular. The online world is no longer relegated to a …
After the Bite: Seattle Reexamines Event Safety
On July 26, what began as the final evening of the Bite of Seattle quickly became one of the deadliest incidents in the festival’s history. Around 6 p.m., gunfire erupted …
Spider-Man Faces His Most Personal Battle Yet in “Brand New Day”
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” was released into theaters on July 31, achieving a $932 M global debut on opening weekend. The film received a 98% audience score and has broken …
Seattle’s Newest Local Celebrity is a Raccoon
Jimothy the raccoon has recently gained attention on social media when Seattle residents shared photos, videos, and updates about his appearances around the city. Jimothy is believed to have short …
“The Odyssey”: Mythos of the Millenium or Movie of the Month?
“The Odyssey,” like so many other great movies, was brought to life through another great story. It follows the mythical journey back home of Odysseus, the heroic king of Ithaca, …
Is Wildfire Smoke Becoming Part of Seattle’s Summers?
For much of last week, Seattle’s familiar summer skyline looked noticeably different as a layer of wildfire smoke settled across the Puget Sound region. This was due to wind currents …
Celestial Events Line up for the Month of August
The month of August brings the collision of several major celestial events. For those living in Washington, these events could definitely be worthwhile to drive out for some special once-in-a …
A Letter From Your Editor
To the Bulldogs and the Watchdog, Our academic season is concluding as the Summer quarter comes to an end. Though graduation was held two months ago for many of us, …
Washington Bar Exam 2026 Cancelled
The July Washington Bar Exam, scheduled to commence July 28 at the Yakima Convention & Event Center this year, was cancelled following an unexpected technical failure at the venue. During …
The History of Tarot through The Morgan Library and Museum
Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to visit New York City and explore Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions at The Morgan Library and Museum. Rather than focusing on tarot …
Get Ready for Bumbershoot 2026
Come one, come all, to an experience like no other. Seattle’s acclaimed music festival Bumbershoot is back for another Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center. This two-day event will take …
According To The Atlantic Writer, The Age of Reading Is Over? The US Literacy Debacle vs. The Art of Reading
The daunting subject of the literacy crisis in the United States has been brought up once again after The Atlantic’s August 2026 Issue Cover featured Rose Horowitch’s “The Age of …
Hadestown Proshot’s Success
In its first public theatrical release, Broadway sensation “Hadestown” opened to $10.2 million in revenue, an all-time record breaking figure for a professionally shot production (hereafter pro-shot) of a Broadway …
Why Is the Seattle Storm at the Bottom of The League?
The Seattle Storm are currently at the bottom of the league with six wins and 24 losses during the regular season, which implies that they are not making the playoffs. …
The Fire Cloud Visible Across Seattle
If you looked toward the Cascades last Friday evening, you likely noticed an enormous cauliflower-shaped cloud rising above the skyline. The towering cloud was a pyrocumulus cloud generated by the …
‘The Watchdog’ Reporter’s Perspective on the Bite of Seattle Shooting
This last Sunday evening, I went to the Bite of Seattle with a friend to spend a few hours trying new foods and browsing vendors. When we arrived around 5 …