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Haiti concert raises $1,200 for Friends of the Orphans

Student leaders at Seattle University hosted a benefit concert for Haiti relief Friday after a month of planning. Full story

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Recycled set adds fresh energy to whimsical 'Writer 1272'

A five-minute conversation about a narwhal doesn't sound like a profound start to a personal essay in a college application, but to stand out from the myriad of college applicants, sometimes things have to get a little crazy. Full story

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SU alumna's cupcake business thinks outside the pink box

Though Cupcake Royale just opened its newest location in Capitol Hill last year, it is rooted deep within the Seattle University neighborhood. Full story

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Charles Garcia ends Seattle U career for NBA

Charles Garcia, junior forward for the Seattle University men’s basketball team, announced Monday he will declare for the NBA draft at the end of the season.

Student fashion show flaunts local designers

Don’t be late for a very important date. The Fashion Club is having its “Alice in Wonderland”-inspired annual fashion show to showcase the work of local designers and raise money for the Dress for Success organization.

Seattle evaluates fighting aggressive panhandling at on-campus panel

The city of Seattle is considering implementing restrictions on aggressive panhandling. The Seattle Human Rights Commission’s Public Safety Task Force hosted a panel discussion on proposed restrictions in Sullivan Hall Tuesday night.

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How an NFL QB funds this student's education

Jonathon Brown, originally from Memphis, Tenn., was born with the genetic disease cystic fibrosis. One of the most common life-threatening genetic diseases in the United States, cystic fibrosis causes thick, sticky mucus to collect in the lungs and the pancreas.

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Kindle e-readers to be tested as textbook alternative at Seattle U

Tired of lugging around a backpack full of books? Just imagine everything you need conveniently stored in a device smaller than a laptop.

New scholarship celebrates College of Education's 75th anniversary

Seattle University’s College of Education is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year with far more than a few balloons and streamers.

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Specs of the week: Chihuly museum proposed at Seattle Center

Seattle University Youth Initiative mobilizing to serve Public Schools

Program to begin free programs in Bailey Gatzert community

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Bluebird Ice Cream shop hosts touring and local music

Neumos, Chop Suey, Comet Tavern, Bluebird Ice Cream. One of these things is not like the others, but in fact they all have one thing in common: all of them are music venues.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club couldn't rev up Seattle crowd

The smoke machines whir at full blast and the lights go low. After a moment of feedback, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club crank out a fuzzy bass riff that nods every head in the room.

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Creative Justice paints a new portrait of social justice

Art installation aimed to challenge student consciousness

Controversial author challenges the novel medium

Local author David Shields speaks on his newest book

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Redhawks men's basketball holds out hope for a postseason tourney berth

The regular season may have finished for the Seattle University men’s basketball team, but with postseason hopes of a tournament slot, more games may be a reality.