Coronavirus
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
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
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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
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Opinion Pieces
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
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
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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
“New Pokemon Snap” is the Video Game Safari We’ve Been Waiting For; Game Review
Nintendo’s latest Pokémon game captures the magic of the fleeting moment. The sequel to Pokémon Snap, a beloved Nintendo 64 game released in 1999, New Pokémon Snap expands dramatically on that now-quaint photojournalist adventure.… Read More “New Pokemon Snap” is the Video Game Safari We’ve Been Waiting For; Game Review
Movie Review: “Mortal Kombat” is Ultimately a Win for the Audience
There are few certainties in life: death, taxes, and the fact that live-action movies based on video games are terrible, except if you suffer from bile fascination. Aside from Detective Pikachu, the Sonic movie, and the original Mortal Kombat movie, that is.… Read More Movie Review: “Mortal Kombat” is Ultimately a Win for the Audience
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
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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