2020 Presidential Election
The 2021 Presidential Inauguration: Restoring the ‘Unity’ in the United States of America
With the already eventful start to 2021, it is without question that with the inauguration of President Joe Biden came hope for new beginnings for America. … Read More The 2021 Presidential Inauguration: Restoring the ‘Unity’ in the United States of America
Breaking News: Trump Supporters Storm the Capitol Building
Supporters of Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol Building today, Wednesday, January 6th, in a chaotic riot aimed to thwart a peaceful transfer of power, forcing lawmakers to be evacuated from the building and interrupting the count of Joe Biden’s Electoral College Victory.… Read More Breaking News: Trump Supporters Storm the Capitol Building
2020: Coronavirus, Election, Online Learning as a College Student, Opinion Piece
With COVID-19 still on the rise, the tension of the election and its aftermath, and midterms from my classes on Zoom, the least I could say is that I am exhausted!… Read More 2020: Coronavirus, Election, Online Learning as a College Student, Opinion Piece
Coronavirus
The 10 Best Shows I Watched Since the Pandemic Hit, Ranked
Well, we hit it. One year since the first stay-at-home order was issued in Washington thanks to COVID-19, meaning that I and many other people had way more time to watch a variety of things on television and any other streaming services. I found several favorite shows of mine from this, and I have to say I love everything about all of these shows.… Read More The 10 Best Shows I Watched Since the Pandemic Hit, Ranked
Coexisting with COVID-19: …No Really, Are We THERE Yet???
It’s the 21st day of the 21st year in the 21st century, and we are in the midst of a global pandemic that has taken the lives of close to 450,000 people. In the 14th episode of the series “Coexisting with COVID-19: …No Really, Are We THERE Yet???” … Read More Coexisting with COVID-19: …No Really, Are We THERE Yet???
“Locked Down”, the Best COVID Movie We Have So Far
Significant moments in history are always immortalized through film, and we can expect that to hold true for the COVID-19 pandemic….… Read More “Locked Down”, the Best COVID Movie We Have So Far
9 Months In: UW Bothell Students Continue to Acclimate to Remote Learning
The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 has not been easy for anybody. For colleges and universities, the pandemic brought new challenges that students have never faced before. The life of a college student is already stressful, but the drastic and sudden lifestyle change from in-person classes to online learning from home presented new challenges that amplified students’ stress and anxiety.… Read More 9 Months In: UW Bothell Students Continue to Acclimate to Remote Learning
The Rise of Domestic Violence in the time of COVID-19
Domestic violence against women has steadily been increasing during the time that couples and families have been working from home without an outlet to escape. During this pandemic, Elizabeth Wilmerding, the program manager of the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at UW Bothell, has been helping students with domestic violence issues.… Read More The Rise of Domestic Violence in the time of COVID-19
2020: The Year of Losses, Opinion Piece
As a student dredging through the tail end of 2020 herself, we are exhausted. In the wake of civil unrest, political media bombardment, the personal economic effects of coronavirus, and a changing physical environment, it is difficult to be able to focus our attention on any one thing for too long.… Read More 2020: The Year of Losses, Opinion Piece
Featured Stories
The Black Lives Matter Movement: UWB and Student Involvement in 2020
The rise of the Black Lives Matter, BLM, movement as a result of hate crimes, systemic injustice, and racism has given many Americans a wake-up call over the summer of 2020.… Read More The Black Lives Matter Movement: UWB and Student Involvement in 2020
UWB Students Struggle with Mental Health Facing the COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the sudden switch from in-person to online, a tremendous amount of disconnection between the communication of students’ needs have raised concerns along with limited resources provided by the school. … Read More UWB Students Struggle with Mental Health Facing the COVID-19 Pandemic
As UWB Continue Transition to Online Learning, University Students and Faculty are Facing Challenges Learning How to Adapt
Establishing an academic environment in our personal environment within short notice has profoundly impacted students and faculty in many different ways.… Read More As UWB Continue Transition to Online Learning, University Students and Faculty are Facing Challenges Learning How to Adapt
Campus Event Reflections
SassyBlack: Celebrating Black Joy with Campus Events Board and the Social Justice Organizers
SassyBlack, a Seattle-based artist and producer, comes from the stars.… Read More SassyBlack: Celebrating Black Joy with Campus Events Board and the Social Justice Organizers
Beyond the Ballot with ACT & ASUWB: Student Activism and Civic Engagement
On Tuesday, September 29th, A.C.T leaders held an engaging event “Beyond the Ballot: Engaging in Activist Work Beyond Elections” for students to reflect on what virtual civic engagement looks like and how students can get involved.… Read More Beyond the Ballot with ACT & ASUWB: Student Activism and Civic Engagement
UWB Clubs Provide Connection and Comradery During the Stay at Home Order
Student leaders responded to needs for clubs and activities despite having to deliver them online during the quarantine. This forced them to restructure their pre-planned events so that they could continue to support students and maintain social connections.… Read More UWB Clubs Provide Connection and Comradery During the Stay at Home Order
Opinion Pieces
Reaching Out Saves Lives: On the Importance of Speaking about Student Mental Health, Opinion Piece
It is imperative that we open more dialogues around mental illness on the UWB campus—and on all college campuses throughout the state of Washington—beginning with our administrations. We cannot move forward and create honest healing within our community without first acknowledging the harm our community is experiencing.… Read More Reaching Out Saves Lives: On the Importance of Speaking about Student Mental Health, Opinion Piece
In Defense of a Humanities Education, Opinion Piece
Back when I was applying to colleges back in the fall of 2017, what I was looking for above all else were outstanding programs in the humanities, as I wanted to major in English (or something similar) and become a teacher due to the extremely positive experiences I have had with teachers, and particularly English teachers, since I started going to school.… Read More In Defense of a Humanities Education, Opinion Piece
3 Credits is Not Enough: Why UW Should Give Diversity Classes More Importance in Their Curriculum
The University of Washington’s Undergraduate Advising website says that the university requires “all undergraduates to take a minimum of 3 credits, approved by the appropriate school or college, that focus on the socio-cultural, political, and/or economic diversity of the human experience at local, regional, or global levels.”… Read More 3 Credits is Not Enough: Why UW Should Give Diversity Classes More Importance in Their Curriculum
50 Things to Do Before the End of 2020
Try and make friends with the crows on campus, go to a festival, take yourself on a date… Read More 50 Things to Do Before the End of 2020
Health and Wellness
Your Questions Answered: Womxn’s Month
In January, we put out a survey to the community for women’s month asking people what issues they’d like to learn more about. Now, your questions are being answered!… Read More Your Questions Answered: Womxn’s Month
Catcalling: Normalized Street Harassment
Catcalling (n) the act of shouting, harassing and often sexually suggestive, threatening, or derisive comments at someone publicly (Merriam-Webster). Street harassment is common and experienced in a variety of ways by anyone.… Read More Catcalling: Normalized Street Harassment
Students Advocate for Changes to Food Options on Campus
Food and restaurant options at the University of Washington Bothell are in a struggling shift towards incorporating more diversity, affordability and sustainability.… Read More Students Advocate for Changes to Food Options on Campus
Science and Environment
An In-Depth Look into the Environmental Science Courses and Major with Dr. David Stokes
Here at UW Bothell campus we are lucky enough to be so close to nature with the North Creek Wetlands. Restoration of the 127 acres began June of 1998 and in just 22 years we are seeing progress.… Read More An In-Depth Look into the Environmental Science Courses and Major with Dr. David Stokes
Bin or Bust: Compost Challenges at UWB
Composting at the University of Washington Bothell is a process that allows students and staff to get involved in the school goals of sustainability and a healthier planet, but the composting process on campus may not be as good as the administration makes it out to be.… Read More Bin or Bust: Compost Challenges at UWB
The Fight against Climate Change Storms UWB
University of Washington Bothell students and faculty are responding to the global issue of climate change through various means right here on campus. Each of these groups have different approaches towards addressing climate change.… Read More The Fight against Climate Change Storms UWB
Poems
Girlish but Only Somewhat
Born a girl
Easy to tell
Doesn’t feel right
Illness befell… Read More Girlish but Only Somewhat
Ode to Tomato
This is a poem I wrote for the tomato plant I left behind in my dorm when I moved back to my family’s house due to the virus.… Read More Ode to Tomato
Pop Culture
Movie Review: “Judas and the Black Messiah,” a Captivating Look at “the Other Side” of American History
My knowledge of the Black Panther Party has always been fairly limited—it wasn’t exactly a part of my high school history curriculum. So when I took a class on counterculture during my time at UWB, I jumped at the chance to read more about them. The Huey P. Newton Reader was my first introduction to the real BPP: it was like opening my eyes to a part of history that had been forgotten or perhaps covered up.… Read More Movie Review: “Judas and the Black Messiah,” a Captivating Look at “the Other Side” of American History
Movie Review: “Promising Young Woman,” A Wonderful Dark Comedy with Plenty of Thrills and Chills
Sex, drugs, and…vendetta. All three are necessary for the sick fun that is Promising Young Woman, Focus Features’ new dark comedy highlighting gender inequalities while it sends chills down your trembling, newly woke spine.… Read More Movie Review: “Promising Young Woman,” A Wonderful Dark Comedy with Plenty of Thrills and Chills
Movie Review: The Opening Act, a Nice Love Letter to Stand-up Comedy
The Apatovian formula is simple: Pluck an up-and-coming comic from the small leagues, support them while they write their own darkly funny but authentically heartfelt semi-autobiographical comedy, then produce and/or direct the final format.… Read More Movie Review: The Opening Act, a Nice Love Letter to Stand-up Comedy