Introducing our December 2021 issue, the first issue of the year!
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Coronavirus
College Student Financial Health: Stimulus Checks and Emergency Funds at UWB
Like many people, university students have been struggling with complex financial and educational situations. Many students were not eligible for the COVID-19 related federal stimulus checks due to being claimed as dependent on their parent’s taxes. For others, it was a matter of citizenship. There are multiple criteria the IRS uses to determine residence status, including the Substantial Presence Test.… Read More College Student Financial Health: Stimulus Checks and Emergency Funds at UWB
UW Bothell Begins Preparations for Returning Students in the Fall
As Autumn quarter approaches, UW Bothell’s plans continue to develop and are moving forward as the pandemic evolves and vaccination and mask mandates are changing. While Washington State Governor Jay Inslee said the plan is to have all operations running with no restrictions by June 30th, UW campuses have begun to put out a plan, however, there are still many questions unanswered.… Read More UW Bothell Begins Preparations for Returning Students in the Fall
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
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Featured Stories
UW Bothell Announces Redevelopment for Student Housing as Students Return to Campus
For the past six years, the University of Washington Bothell has been conducting demand studies related to student housing expansion or improvement. With the limited housing and amenities for UW Bothell students, they received positive responses to these studies after reviewing the data. UW Bothell decided to focus on rebuilding and expanding the housing to add beds and more opportunities for students. … Read More UW Bothell Announces Redevelopment for Student Housing as Students Return to Campus
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
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Opinion Pieces
Celebrating Free Speech: The Significance of Free Speech Week
Every year on the third week of October, America comes together in unity to recognize, appreciate, and celebrate our right to free speech and free press. This non-partisan annual event most commonly known as Free Speech Week aims to “raise public awareness of the importance of freedom of speech and of a free press in our democracy – and to celebrate that freedom,” as the official Free Speech Week (FSW) organization states on their website.… Read More Celebrating Free Speech: The Significance of Free Speech Week
Students Deserve a Say in Campus Safety, Opinion Piece
Written by: Dahlia Bergen; Cascadia student and Mumina Ali; UWB student Dear UWB and Cascadia Community, The Advisory Council on Campus Safety, (ACCS), is a joint University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College group that aims to address and represent perspectives from both UWB and Cascadia communities on campus safety issues. This council includes members… Read More Students Deserve a Say in Campus Safety, Opinion Piece
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
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Campus Events
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
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Science and Environment
UW Bothell and Cascadia Campus is now a Certified Bee Campus: The CCUWBee Research Initiative and Native Pollinators
With springtime among us, you may have noticed that flowers in your backyard are blooming, the birds are chirping, and the bees are buzzing. But what about on campus? If you haven’t spent much time on campus lately, you may not have noticed the abundance and diversity of blooming flowers on campus – so what’s that all about? … Read More UW Bothell and Cascadia Campus is now a Certified Bee Campus: The CCUWBee Research Initiative and Native Pollinators
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
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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
Amazon Prime’s “Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar” is a Wonderful, Chaotic Experience, Movie Review
It’s hard to believe that Bridesmaids, one of the funniest movies ever made in my opinion, is 10 years old. I watched the film with my parents around five or six years ago, around the time I first watched SNL and instantly recognized Kristen Wiig from it and remembered I loved everything about it. The Bridesmaids powerhouse pair, Wiig alongside ex-Groundlings star Annie Mumolo, are back now, with Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, a new comedy celebrating female friendship in the same way as the prequel.… Read More Amazon Prime’s “Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar” is a Wonderful, Chaotic Experience, Movie Review
“Bad Trip,” a…Somehow Wholesome…Hidden Camera Show, Movie Review
I’m not gonna lie – I absolutely love Adult Swim’s cult absurdist comedy series The Eric Andre Show. There’s just something magical about some guy pretending to have a talk show and trolling both celebrities and normal people, and the iconic memes he spawned are even better. When I heard he was producing a film that was one long version of one of his prank segments, I got extremely excited. … Read More “Bad Trip,” a…Somehow Wholesome…Hidden Camera Show, Movie Review
“Rutherford Falls” is the Show That “Parks & Rec” Forgot to Be, TV Review
It’s no secret that Parks & Recreation is one of NBC’s best sitcoms, yet it’s hard to ignore the fictional town of Pawnee’s long, horrific history of violence against native tribes who lived on the land before the white settlers “claimed” it as theirs. Across seven seasons, this was often little more than aside-jokes to fill idle moments where the implications were worse than the actual content.… Read More “Rutherford Falls” is the Show That “Parks & Rec” Forgot to Be, TV Review
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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
The Second, and Final, Presidential Debate: The Highlights
The second and final presidential debate between President Donald J. Trump and former Vice President Joseph R. Biden took place on October 22nd at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. … Read More The Second, and Final, Presidential Debate: The Highlights
President Cauce This Morning: Preparing for Tomorrow and the Weeks Ahead
In an email sent campus-wide this morning, President Cauce discussed preparing for the election tomorrow, and the stress, potential uncertainty and potential violence it poses to our community.… Read More President Cauce This Morning: Preparing for Tomorrow and the Weeks Ahead
The First, and Only, Vice Presidential Debate: The Highlights
The one and only debate between Vice President Mike Pence and California Senator Kamala Harris took place on October 7th at the University of Utah. … Read More The First, and Only, Vice Presidential Debate: The Highlights
First 2020 Presidential Election Debate: The Highlights
With more than 73 million viewers watching, the first debate between the 2020 presidential candidates, President Donald Trump and Joseph R. Biden, was unlike any before. Tension was high between both parties from the beginning of the night featuring chaotic bitter exchanges and name-calling. … Read More First 2020 Presidential Election Debate: The Highlights