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 …
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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 …
King County’s New Sewer System
Last spring, King County became the first wastewater utility in the nation to receive Salmon-Safe certification, a designation that recognizes efforts to reduce pollution and protect waterways that salmon depend …
Waymo Tests Self-Driving Cars in Seattle Amid Driver Protests and Job Concerns
Waymo autonomous vehicles are becoming a more common sight in major U.S. cities, especially San Francisco and Los Angeles, where the self-driving ride service is already operating heavily. In Washington, …
Bellevue College Women’s Basketball Opens 2026 Conference Play with Dominant Win
On Jan. 7, the Bellevue College women’s basketball team opened conference play with a statement performance, combining physical play in the paint with disciplined defense to pull away from Edmonds. …
Poverty Exacerbating Gender Inequality: Azra Bibi, a Housemaid in Pakistan, Strives for a Better Future for Her Daughters
When asked about the future of Pakistan, Azra Bibi, a 19-year-old housemaid, exclaimed that there is no “sukoon”, or peace. For working-class women with minimal education, like Azra Bibi, it …
America Invaded Venezuela and Captured its Dictator, What is next for Maduro, Venezuelans and Us?
On January 3, 2026, 1:21 a.m. PT, President Donald Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike …
The Resurgence of Emo Music in the Recent Decade
People often associate the term “emo” with themes of darkness, sadness and depression. In recent years, the phrase has commonly been used to describe a person who dresses in all …
“One Way or The Other”. Why Greenland Matters to Trump
The United States military bombing of Venezuela and the capturing of its president, Nicolás Maduro, marked a turning point in the United States of the 2020s. Though this turn of …