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…
Nobody Under 40 Right Now Expects Good Things to Happen Ever Again Opinion by Meredith H. Young
“Nobody under 40 right now expects good things to happen ever again.” This sentence was tweeted in 2021 when the world was in the middle of a pandemic which was altering global politics, American culture and everyone’s lives. I was 14 when my school closed down in the middle of 8th grade, and my first year…
Letter From the Student Marketing and Design Team Lead by Joseph Gacula
Hey all! I’m Joseph Gacula, a fourth-year majoring in Applied Computing and Media Communications, and the team lead of UW Bothell’s new Student Marketing and Design Team. We are the go-to resource for marketing and design support on campus! I oversee creative projects and support my team members to ensure we deliver high-quality materials. So, who are we? The Student Marketing & Design Team (SM&D) is a student-led creative team that…
Earnest, Unconditional Love by Chandramathi Murugadass
We, me and my parents travelled back to the estate from which we had moved to the town years ago. When I say town and estate, the only thing that differentiated the two places were roads and shops. The town had better roads, a vegetable market and about 20-30 varied stores, whereas the estate had…
The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: A Nation Divided on Free Speech by Kairi Rojas
Image Credit: UnSplash On Sept. 10, Charlie Kirk, a right-wing political activist, was assassinated while addressing an audience on the campus of Utah Valley University. As part of his tour campaign, Kirk was known for encouraging college students to challenge his conservative viewpoints. This particular event was the first of the 2025 Turning Point USA Tour. Also known as the American Comeback Tour, the tour was designated with various right-wing political activists and government officials including Senator Mike Lee,…
Get to Know Your 2025–26 Student Reps! ASUWB Director of Finance
What is your role in ASUWB? As the Director of Finance, my role involves overseeing all ASUWB finances, maintaining accurate financial records, and serving on/hiring for the SAF, STF (and the soon U-PASS Committee)! I work closely with the Events & Engagement Coordinator when ASUWB is holding events, such as Town Halls. I also work…
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