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The countdown begins

Newer, safer HUB opening only months away

After a $121.1 million renovation, the HUB is scheduled to open fall quarter — with a structure that’s prepared for anything.

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All in the name

Design students will now receive Bachelor of Design degrees

After a two-year process, diplomas will look different for upcoming graduates of design. Previously awarded a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), design students will now receive a Bachelor of Design (BDes) — a change which, for faculty and staff, is a part of a much larger transformation to modernize the design program.

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Students reach out to homeless with Husky Packs

A new student organization called Husky Packs is devoting its time to helping the homeless in Seattle but facing a challenge in gaining community involvement.

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Communication is key

Jennifer Balkus’ work in Kenya gives a snapshot of research, collaboration, and life abroad

Jennifer Balkus works from two offices. The first is across the street from Harborview Medical Center. The second is located in Ganjoni Clinic, a public municipal clinic in Mombasa, Kenya, just about 8,725 miles from Seattle.

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The middle man

Joe Meggs neither scores many runs nor drives them in, but his unique talent makes both possible for the UW

Joe Meggs doesn’t think he has a talent for laying down bunts.

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Playoff push reaches homestretch with rivalries looming

It’s rivalry week for college baseball in the state of Washington. That means it’s time to forget the NCAA tournament for a moment and focus on something more important: bragging rights.

Battle Royale

From UW softball to LeBron James, The Daily sports staff weighs in on all the latest from the world of sports.

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Leisure time: Indie folk’s nostalgia for the nonexistent

Indie folk’s nostalgia for the nonexistent

As someone who frequents the Neptune Theatre, I admittedly listen to a fair share of indie-folk music.

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Four questions for the A&L staff

Four questions for the A&L staff

The broken system of affirmative action

It’s not often that a court case can fundamentally change the way universities select their students. But in February, the Supreme Court agreed to hear Fisher v. Texas, a case that could determine the fate of affirmative action in education.

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The word ‘oppression’ shouldn’t be used lightly

About three weeks ago, The Daily published an article about the UW’s Greek community and its representation in ASUW elections. The sentiments expressed in that piece generated widespread discourse and a wave of online activity that tended toward righteous indignation.

Album review: John Mayer, ‘Born and Raised’

Pleasantly unsurprised with Mayer’s latest

John Mayer’s latest album, “Born and Raised,” is a small step out of my comfort zone. I don’t consider folk one of my preferred genres, and the album quickly establishes itself as a pleasant and folksy listen.

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You cheddar believe it

Seventh-annual Pike Place festival explores the world of artisan cheese

Last weekend, Seattle got cheesy. Both tasters and creators flocked to Pike Place Saturday and Sunday to share their love for the dairy product.

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Back to Berkeley

Huskies sweep through Seattle Regional; rematch with No. 1 Cal awaits

So many of the questions surrounding this Washington softball team all season long were about dominance.

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Beer Week: Dogfish Head Night at The Beer Junction

Inside The Beer Junction in West Seattle, a sizable dark-red and black fish swims slowly back and forth, staring at patrons as they mill about and look at the beers for sale.

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Ill-timed sweep steepens Huskies’ slide

It’s been a season full of streaks and slumps for the Washington baseball team, which couldn’t have picked a worse time for the latter to occur.

Williams, revitalized Huskies bring home regional titles

The Washington men’s golf team found a way to bust out of a slump. And the UW did it in style.

Lifechangers: 'Spring & Friends'

'Spring & Friends'

In the fall of 2008, I was about to hit a musical rock-bottom.

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Greek Preview designed with out-of-state students in mind

This year’s Greek Preview, a recruitment event for high-school students, was revamped to cater to out-of-state students.

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TSA and TOSA collaborate on night market for the first time

Coconut sago is a sweet, silky white porridge made from coconut milk and sago, a kind of palm starch shaped into pearls that resemble tapioca balls. Scallion pancake is a flatbread folded with oil and minced scallions and filled with sesame seeds and fennel greens, with eggs coated on one side. These unique Taiwanese dishes can only be found in Red Square once a year at the annual Taiwanese Night Market.

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