OPINION: The Cost of Rising Home Prices in Seattle
Even before the pandemic, the housing prices in Seattle, and more so the Eastside have been trying their best to imitate San Francisco and Manhattan. But through all of that, …
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OPINION: ThedaCare Case Sets Dangerous Precedent Amidst Mass Resignation
A few weeks ago, an unprecedented court case caught the eye of many people across the country. It left many people, including nurses and others working in the healthcare field, …
OPINION: Sony Acquires Bungie for 3.6 Billion Dollars
Continuing the recent wave of major gaming acquisitions, Sony has made a deal to buy Bungie for $3.6 billion. While the timing might make it seem like this is a …
OPINION: Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema Highlight Issues with Congress
During his campaign, President Joe Biden made a lot of promises. He promised change, he promised to help the American people, and most importantly, he promised to listen to the …
OPINION: Threat to Affirmative Action Looms in the Supreme Court
Should colleges and universities be allowed to discriminate against students based on their race, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexuality? Of course not! It seems like a ridiculous question, one right …
OPINION: Microsoft to Buy Activision-Blizzard for $70 Billion
Microsoft will buy game company Activision-Blizzard for nearly $70 billion. The deal won’t close until 2023 at the earliest, but it will happen. That’s it. That’s the article. How cool …
OPINION: Disproving Misinformation Surrounding Jan. 6, 2021
It has been just over a year since the events of Jan. 6, 2021, when a violent mob of angry Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building in an attempt to …
OPINION: Uncertainty Sparks with New Opening of NFT Museum
On Jan. 14, Seattle tech entrepreneurs Jennifer Wong and Peter Hamilton will open the city’s first-ever Non-Fungible Token, or NFT, Museum. Titled the Seattle NFT Museum, or SNFTM, Wong and …
OPINION: Halo Infinite Microtransactions Take Things Too Far
When the multiplayer for “Halo Infinite” launched on Nov. 15, it marked the next highly-anticipated title in the “Halo” franchise. The hype was well-warranted, as the game plays like a …
OPINION: the Why and How of the Astroworld Tragedy
Note: This story includes quotes that contain vulgar language. It has been just around two weeks since the Astroworld tragedy occurred in Houston, where 10 people lost their lives and …
OPINION: Misinformation and Our Local Election
The 2021 general election was nearly two weeks ago. That means that for many places around the country, results have been in for a while, with Seattle and King County …
OPINION: Anxiety Rampant in Seattle
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey conducted a new survey from Sept. 29 to Oct. 11. In this, 54.5 percent of surveyed adults from King, Pierce and Snohomish counties …
OPINION: Washington Looks to Eliminate Daylight Savings Time
Today at 2 a.m, our clocks moved back an hour. For you sleep-deprived students, it means an extra hour of sleep. But on March 14, you’ll have to turn the …
OPINION: The Current State of Journalism
In the past two decades with the rise of the internet and social media, the way we gather news and information has changed drastically. In 2007, iPhones introduced themselves to …
OPINION: AT&T, OANN and Misinformation
Last year feels like it was a lifetime away. We were all at home because of the pandemic, people were hoarding toilet paper and seemingly everyone was making whipped coffee …
OPINION: Why is Food in the U.S. Considered Untrustworthy?
Every country has different standards for its food. In many other countries, it is a common belief that food in America is too processed, unhealthy, and full of chemicals. These …
OPINION: Tips on How to Ace Your Upcoming SAT/ACT
For many, this upcoming school year marks an important time in their academic journey. Throughout the year, multiple standardized tests will be held such as the PSAT, SAT, ACT and …
OPINION: Washington State’s Vaccine Lottery May Not Be Perfect, But It Works
As if the experience we’ve had with COVID-19 in the past one and a half years hasn’t already been bizarre enough, we now have the possibility of winning a cash …
OPINION: Organizations are Making Pride Month About Themselves
I woke up on June 1 and went to Instagram. I saw all these rainbows on my phone screen and saw lots of organizations using the “love is love” phrase. …
OPINION: Biden’s Policies are Bad for America
Is half a century in career politics enough to prepare someone for the presidency? Apparently not, as Biden’s agenda isn’t rooted in reality and is already proving detrimental for Americans. …