Dancing with the Stars has once again graced the Seattle Paramount theatre with its dazzling ballroom flair. On March 19, I got to attend for the second year in a row, and it was absolutely…
Posts published in “Opinion”
Something I’ve never gotten the opportunity to mention in this column of mine, is that Animal Collective is one of my all-time favorite bands, easily in the top five, as I consider their run from…
Some artists require no introduction. You most certainly already know who Drake is—a Canadian rapper, bigger than Michael Jackson, more hits than The Beatles, and one of the most humiliated people on Earth—without some kind…
Anticipating the 2025 Academy Awards: Oscars Opinions and Predictions
Holly Brusse and Rhiannon PhillipsIn anticipation of the 97th Academy Awards–the most publicized and prestigious film awards of the year–we offer our take on this year’s nominees. Amid a season of snubs (ahem, “Challengers”) and a staggeringly high number…
Feb. 14 marks a day filled with chocolates, flowers, gifts, and grand expectations. Stores burst with red hearts, teddy bears, themed candies, and a relentless sea of pink, while social media taunts, “Does he even…
This is probably the most confusing Groundhog Day yet, and not about being stuck in a time loop like the 1990s cult classic starring Bill Murray, which shares the same name as the holiday. Let’s…
For many students taking classes at Seattle Colleges, graduating from the University of Washington (UW) is their goal. Although our community colleges offer competitive programs in many fields, they can also be a stepping stone…
Well, now that we’re done with 2024, and are finally ready to head into our new hellish existence in 2025, I think it’d be wise to hack off an old limb still clinging to my…
Op-ed: A ‘Lit’ Visit with George Freeman’s Rectory, the Wacky and Wonderful Glass I5 Icon and its equally Wild Owner
Nova BergerAs the Space needle’s fireworks light the sky, another spotlight shines like a beacon on the Seattle skyline. Above the infamous “Science is God” letters, lights flash. A massive party is happening, but it’s not…
When Apple announced the iPhone 16, social media lit up with calls for a boycott. Activists highlighted the device’s connection to conflict minerals sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where mining often involves…