United at the powwow
For some students, quarterly powwows are their only chance to see their Native American relatives during the school year.
Everybody Every Body Fashion Show Highlights Video
Highlights from this year's Everybody Every Body Fashion Show with a new interactive element for the audience to celebrate the appreciation of the body.
Celebrating the history
Founders Day and other events continue the traditions of Black History Month
The Black Student Union (BSU) took a look back at its history last night in the Ethnic Cultural Theater.
UW Baha’i Student Association seeks to raise awareness of persecution
UW senior Nura Yegan found refuge in Seattle after being denied the right to higher education in her home country of Iran.
A legacy remembered: the UW and Nikkei students
An annual event, The Day of Remembrance, was held last night to examine and discuss the history and legacy of Nikkei students and how these students were affected by Executive Order 9066.
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Performers share personal experiences through original acts in this year’s Vagina Monologues
Performers share personal experiences through original acts in this year’s Vagina Monologues
New UWPD location reconsidered after ECC students voice concerns
The proposed relocation of the UWPD across from the Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC) is being reconsidered after students expressed concerns over the past week.
New UWPD location sparks controversy with ECC communities
New UWPD location sparks controversy with ECC communities
A proposal to relocate the University of Washington Police Department (UWPD) station to a location across from the Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC) has received critical feedback from the ECC communities.
Forum questions ASUW diversity representation
The desire for more diverse representation was the focus of a forum hosted by ASUW last night.
'A test of self-control'
UW Muslim Student Association’s eighth annual fast-a-thon raises awareness about hunger
Deborah Squires, director of community engagement for Northwest Harvest, remembers a time she visited a food bank as part of her work. What made this particular experience more memorable was a 10-year-old girl she found waiting in line, staring at the food that was donated.
Ability, passion, and effort
UW international students balance finances with the struggle of finding work in the United States
Gyuri Han began studying in the United States in high school. It was her intention from the beginning to go to college in the states.
An identity constructed
Students discuss their limitations with gender constructs
When junior Krystal Johnson — who wishes to remain anonymous but identifies by that name sometimes — wakes up to get ready for school, one of the things he does not forget to do is put on his pink jewel and flower rings. Johnson is physically male but considers himself female at times.
South Asian students propose split in Asian Student Commission
Although the bill concerning it has been tabled by the ASUW Board of Directors, many students still feel a new commission representing South Asian student groups would be beneficial to the community.
Evolving the campus culture
Students who experience discrimination on campus discuss diversifying the UW education
When ASUW Black Student Commission Director ShaQuella Perine-Heyman walks into a classroom, she often finds herself as one of the few black people there.
Priced out
UW offers safety nets for lower-income students, placing economic diversity on the radar
When Carlos Campos entered the UW, he meant to stay for four years.
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