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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.  … Read More UWB Students Make Community and Global Impacts Through Club Leadership by Aysha Siddiqui

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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… Read More Music Album Review: Rosalia’s “LUX” by Estel Soriano Bergua

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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… Read More Impact of Government Shutdown in Washington State by Rohit Jesudoss

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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… Read More Invasive English Holly Taking over the PNW by Nyssa Deshmukh

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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… Read More UWB Counseling Center Offering Exciting New Winter Services by Aysha Siddiqui

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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… Read More Husky Highlights: 2025 in Review by Kairi Rojas 

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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… Read More Nobody Under 40 Right Now Expects Good Things to Happen Ever Again Opinion by Meredith H. Young

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