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Library gate breakdown an international affair

Bianca Sewake — Wed, 1 Feb 2012

By: Bianca Sewake

Yellow caution tapes warned students not to enter the library via the high-tech glass gates on the third floor. ...

Gay marriage could be on ballot

Colleen Fontana — Wed, 1 Feb 2012

By: Colleen Fontana

In the long struggle for marriage equality, the LGBTQ communities of Washington may finally see a change. ...

Capitol Hill businesses fear future collapse, closing

Grace Stetson — Wed, 1 Feb 2012

By: Grace Stetson

Blockbuster Video on Broadway will be closing its doors in mid-February in response to a nationwide downsizing of the company, as announced in early January. Like many other businesses specializing in arts and entertainment, Blockbuster is yet anothe...

Poet-politicians share prose, protests at open mic

Kellie Cox — Wed, 1 Feb 2012

Seattle University hosted its first spoken word event last Friday, marking the beginnings of a poetic revival on campus. ...

Yesler Terrace community speaks out against crime

Katie Gilbert — Wed, 1 Feb 2012

At the third Yesler Terrace Community meeting since November, community members spoke out against crime ...

College official lied about admitted student SAT scores

Amy Taxin — Wed, 1 Feb 2012

By: Amy Taxin

A senior administrator at Claremont McKenna College resigned after acknowledging that he falsified college entrance exam scores for years ...

Youth Initiative receives grants for neighborhood work

Ashley Roe — Wed, 1 Feb 2012

By: Ashley Roe

The Seattle University Youth Initiative (SUYI), an organization that focuses on helping youth in the Central District, has its hands full with projects this year. ...

KSUB program offers Friday foreign language lessons

Daniel Bentson — Wed, 1 Feb 2012

By: Daniel Bentson

The Culture and Language Bridge (CLB) program offers international students a chance to brush up on their English skills and, through a partnership with K...

ISC dinner connects nations through cuisine, music

Rosalie Cabison — Wed, 1 Feb 2012

With the loftier goal of connecting the world, the International Student Center developed several programs for its International Education Week with a short-term goal of connecting Seattle University students on campus. ...

Douglas fills retail space with cafe, yoga studio

Ashley Roe — Wed, 25 Jan 2012

By: Ashley Roe

Though the windows have been dark since the building's completion last year, it now appears the Douglas will play host to ground-floor businesses after all. ...

Obama speaks on the State of the Union

Ben Feller — Wed, 25 Jan 2012

By: Ben Feller

Declaring the American dream under siege, President Barack Obama delivered a populist challenge Tuesday night. ...

Salt melts snow, poses environmental concerns

Bianca Sewake — Wed, 25 Jan 2012

Effect of salt use may be moot ...

Big websites black out in protest, delay SOPA vote

Grace Stetson — Wed, 25 Jan 2012

By: Grace Stetson

On Wednesday, Jan. 18, millions of Americans experienced technological terror firsthand when hundreds of websites blacked out in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA). ...

Check Your Boobies aims at cancer prevention, fun

Katie Gilbert — Wed, 25 Jan 2012

Colleges Against Cancer Club President Aleena Arakaki invited CYB to host...

Indonesian Club brings music, talent to Pigott

Bianca Sewake — Wed, 25 Jan 2012

By: Bianca Sewake

Crowds shuffled into Pigott Auditorium on Saturday to witness the musical talents of international students at the first-ever Battle of the Sounds talent show hosted by the Indonesian Student Assoc...

In GOP response, Daniels blames Obama for economy

Alan Fram — Wed, 25 Jan 2012

By: Alan Fram

WASHINGTON (AP) and - President Barack Obama has resorted to extremism with stifling, anti-growth policies and has tried dividing Americans, not uniting them, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said Tuesday in t...

Just Serve helps Garfield students serve community

Bianca Sewake — Wed, 25 Jan 2012

By: Bianca Sewake

It can be difficult to realize that anyone can be a 'hero' by just making a small contribution to their community. ...

RHA brings Bollywood to Seattle U at Casino Night

Rosalie Cabison — Wed, 25 Jan 2012

Bollywood was the theme of Seattle University Residence Hall Association's Annual Casino Night as it kicked off the International Student Center's (ISC) International Education. ...

SIFE aims to expand

Daniel Bentson — Wed, 18 Jan 2012

By: Daniel Bentson

For the past three years Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) has been working within Albers to better the community. ...

Premature weather worries lead to lecture cancellations

Emma McAleavy — Wed, 18 Jan 2012

Seattle University shutdown early Tuesday evening in anticipation of the snowstorm slated to hit Seattle early Wednesday morning. ...