UWB Students Make Community and Global Impacts Through Club Leadership by Aysha Siddiqui
Over the last few months, the community at UW Bothell has witnessed many students and people from around the world facing struggles like food insecurity, poverty, war and conflict. These issues were exacerbated by Washington’s rising housing and grocery costs, unreliability of SNAP benefits, and recent global political conflicts. Student leaders at UWB recognized the challenges people are facing and led fundraisers and donation drives to support and build community around the issues they were passionate about. This led to a positive impact both locally and globally. …
Music Album Review: Rosalia’s “LUX” by Estel Soriano Bergua
Rosalia’s new album, ‘LUX’, has broken many records since its release on Nov. 7th. This is the singer’s fourth album and probably her best one yet. Lux combines all of her previous singing and writing styles, while also diving into a newer style of orchestral pop. Her previous works were more in the area of…
ASUWB Get to Know Your Reps! Director of Senate
Zoya Merakov (She/Her) Law, Economics, and Public Policy + Minor in Human Rights What is your role in ASUWB? As the Director of Senate, I am an elected official of the ASUWB Board of Directors. I collaborate with the other board of directors to productively vote on campus policy during executive board meetings. My main role is to deal with…
Tips for Upcoming Winter Quarter by Hailey Miller
Struggling to find motivation is a common problem during the winter quarter due finals, seasonal depression, and burnout all begin to take a toll. Upcoming final exams can put a lot of stress on oneself and can lower productivity and slow down one’s ability to keep working. Another factor that may affect students’ ability to…
The Evergreen State is Heating Up by Zoya Merakov
Image Credit: UnSplash As we approach the end of the year, the crisp, multi-colored autumn leaves and the ambient rain will give way to flurries of snow, enveloping the world in white. From skiing, sledding, building a snowman, making snow angels, or just viewing the snowy world from inside , it is always a pleasure…
Impact of Government Shutdown in Washington State by Rohit Jesudoss
On Oct. 1, 2025, the U.S. government shut down after failing to reach a resolution on the spending bill (or appropriations bill), which is required annually for the government to operate. If an appropriations bill is not passed by Oct. 1 of each year, Congress would have to enact a continuing resolution, which would allow for temporary operation, according to the U.S. Senate. While an appropriations bill had seen success in the House, it failed to win in the Senate, along with a…
Invasive English Holly Taking over the PNW by Nyssa Deshmukh
Plants have long since solidified their importance in winter holiday traditions with well-known representatives such as the matchmaker mistletoe, bright red poinsettia, and the notable English holly. English holly, scientifically known as Ilex aquifolium, is identified by its shiny but spiky green leaves that frame vibrant red berries. This plant can grow as a shrub or a tree anywhere…
UWB Counseling Center Offering Exciting New Winter Services by Aysha Siddiqui
As the Washington winter season approaches, with shorter days, gloomy weather, and long days of classes, students returning to campus after the holidays may start to feel the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). A recent survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau found that 45% of Seattle residents reported feeling depressed for several days during the first two weeks of February. The rate was the highest in the nation in 2023. This phenomenon might…
Husky Highlights: 2025 in Review by Kairi Rojas
In January, the University of Washington-Bothell started the new year off by welcoming the new winter residents to the dormitory halls. Events were hosted to provide a sense of community to campus residents, and it was a great chance to meet other residents in the building as well as connect with their RAs. Various UWB club events were also held during January, including general meetings for the Filipino American Student Association, Husky Hooks and Needles, Delta Sigma Pi, and Car Club, giving students various opportunities to connect…
Intentional Goal Setting for the New Year by Ashley Tsang
The month of December often invites deep reflection on the past year and the moments that define it. Even if a few items on your 2025 resolutions list remain unchecked, it is worth recognizing how far you have come and what has given you purpose. As a university student, it is common to feel pressured…
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