Though the UW United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS) has faced numerous hindrances trying to get on the System to Administrate Records (STAR), sophomore Rachel Shevrin of USAS says they are still optimistic about what’s to come.
On a warm and slightly humid day, the Taiwanese Student Association’s (TSA) annual Night Market brought memories of Taiwan for thousands of students and visitors on Saturday in Red Square. The succulent smell of tofu, the crispy popcorn chicken, and the slurping of tapioca in bubble tea are among the many joys accompanying the event.
Professor Michael Brockman recently created a modification to the saxophone that allows musicians to play the saxophone with much greater resonance, better tuning, and clearer intonation.
The UW’s Seattle campus will be shown off to more than just prospective students this summer. Starting in July, the UW will join a variety of other locations as a part of the Seattle Architecture Foundation’s 2013 tour season.
After 40 years of sporadic efforts, the Native American community is moving forward with plans to build a longhouse-style facility on the UW campus to honor the land.
Lorenzo Romar has had plenty of moves on his coaching staff this offseason already: One assistant coach left, one moved positions, and another came on board. But that’s not all for Romar.
If we needed any reminder of how racism and shameful legacies shape policy in the United States, the recent addition of former Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army member Assata Shakur (also known as JoAnne D. Chesimard) to the FBI’s “Most Wanted Terrorist List” serves as a grim example.
Before going to a restaurant or watching a movie, we’ve all used an app like Yelp or Fandango to help us shop around and make an informed decision. But the new smartphone app Lulu is taking smartphone users beyond dinner and a flick.
On Thursday nights, while most students are scrambling to finish their homework before the weekend, UW junior Emily Slezak is heading to Savery 164 to depart from the Muggle domain and enter the magical world of Harry Potter. Slezak is the current headmistress of the recently reestablished Harry Potter Club.
Every day, college athletes push their bodies to the brink. Most of the time, the side effects of exertion aren’t too serious: sprains and breaks, aches and soreness, nothing that won’t heal in a few weeks.
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