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12/22/2022

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12/21/2022

Washington ends non-conference play with decisive win

The Washington women’s basketball team concluded its non-conference play with a resounding win over SIUE Tuesday afternoon in the Husky Classic.

12/19/2022

Washington's winning streak snapped on first day of Husky Classic

The Washington women’s basketball team hosted its annual Husky Classic Sunday afternoon at Alaska Airlines Arena.

12/19/2022

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12/15/2022

Brooks Jr. leads the way in a closely fought battle against Cal Poly

Head coach Mike Hopkins had to bring the Washington men’s basketball team back to life on Tuesday night.

12/12/2022

Head coach Keegan Cook steps down from Washington volleyball

Washington volleyball head coach Keegan Cook has stepped down to take the head coaching job at the University of Minnesota, Washington athletics announced Monday morning.

12/12/2022

UW kicks off conference play with home rivalry win over WSU

Head coach Tina Langley was hesitant to declare it as such, but the Washington women’s basketball team played its best game of the season Sunday afternoon.

12/09/2022

This week at The Daily…here are the highlights from this week. Find these and more anytime, link in our bio.
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[News] U.S. News ranks UW at No. 6 in ranking of global universities. Written by: Asma Masude, Photo by: Junke Hu

[Arts + Culture] ‘A wild and untamed thing’: Stage Notes’ ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ encourages audiences to embrace authenticity. Written by: Evelyn Archibald, Photo by: Anusha Saha

[Sports] Washington wins Pac-12 home opener against Colorado. Written by: Sydney Nash, Photo by: Jonathan Red

[Opinion] The unavoidable new world of working from home. Written by: Samara Boyce, Illustrated by: Kalina Luong

12/09/2022

UWPD safety tips in wake of increased crime around campus

Since 2021, crime at UW has increased by 9.81%, as of Nov. 27. This includes multiple gun-related incidents in less than 48 hours around the Ave at the start of fall quarter, leaving one dead and six injured.

Since 2021, crime at UW has increased by 9.81%, as of Nov. 27. This includes multiple gun-related incidents in less than 48 hours around the Ave at the start of

12/09/2022

‘Everybody that is associated with UW should be incredibly proud’

The UW Medical Center – Montlake campus recently became the first hospital in the country to receive a seventh consecutive “Magnet” designation, a label from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) that represents excellence in nursing.

The UW Medical Center – Montlake campus recently became the first hospital in the country to receive a seventh consecutive “Magnet” designation, a label from the American Nurses Credentialing Center

12/09/2022

University of California strike in fourth week as grading deadline approaches

What do UW libraries, railroad conglomerates, Starbucks, and the University of California (UC) system all have in common?

12/09/2022

‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadi’

On Wednesday, Nov. 30, members of the UW chapter of Iranian Scholars for Liberty joined 226 other universities in 24 countries across North America, Europe, and Oceania to stand in solidarity with the people of Iran.

On Wednesday, Nov. 30, members of the UW chapter of Iranian Scholars for Liberty joined 226 other universities in 24 countries across North America, Europe, and Oceania to stand in

12/09/2022

Dinner party delights

Editor’s note: The Joy of College Cooking is a weekly column dedicated to food and the cooking experiences of college students.

12/09/2022

Brad Craft’s annual holiday reading returns

On Dec. 6, author Brad Craft returned to the University Book Store for his 15th annual reading of “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote. This year is special not only because it’s the first in-person reading in three years, but also because Craft is…

On Dec. 6, author Brad Craft returned to the University Book Store for his 15th annual reading of “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote. This year is special not only

12/09/2022

Seattle passes the vote for ranked choice voting

Following this year’s midterm election results, Seattle has voted to adopt a new voting system that will alter the political landscape of local elections. With a deadline to start by 2027 at the latest, Seattle voters will switch to a ranked choice …

Following this year’s midterm election results, Seattle has voted to adopt a new voting system that will alter the political landscape of local elections. With a deadline to start by

12/08/2022

The unavoidable new world of working from home

It seems we are quickly approaching a world where working and learning from home is becoming the new normal, which has received incredibly mixed reviews.

12/08/2022

UW Panhellenic holds first in-person event since start of COVID-19 pandemic

On Dec. 3, UW Panhellenic held their first in-person philanthropic event since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Entitled “Brown Bags of Hope,” the event saw sorority members from nearly 18 different chapters come together in Odegaard Undergra…

On Dec. 3, UW Panhellenic held their first in-person philanthropic event since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Entitled “Brown Bags of Hope,” the event saw sorority members from nearly

12/08/2022

‘A wild and untamed thing’: Stage Notes’ ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ encourages audiences to embrace authenticity

When I left the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Theatre (ECT) on Dec. 3, shaking in my boots and blushing a little, I can tell you for a fact that it wasn’t just the 30-degree weather. It was the lasting effects of Stage Notes’ “The Rocky Horror Sho…

When I left the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Theatre (ECT) on Dec. 3, shaking in my boots and blushing a little, I can tell you for a fact that

12/08/2022

‘Recognizing those whose work is creating impact for the public good’

In a university-wide email sent at the end of October, UW President Ana Mari Cauce announced that the Awards of Excellence, which celebrate Huskies that “exemplify our University’s values and mission” and make waves with their “innovation, passion a…

In a university-wide email sent at the end of October, UW President Ana Mari Cauce announced that the Awards of Excellence, which celebrate Huskies that “exemplify our University’s values and

12/08/2022

Concert review: Benson Boone’s ‘Walk Me Home’ tour brings Madame Lou’s to tears

According to his Instagram bio, Benson Boone deems himself as just a “happy guy makin sad songs.” After his sold-out show at Madame Lou’s on Dec. 5, I can see why he considers himself as such.

According to his Instagram bio, Benson Boone deems himself as just a “happy guy makin sad songs.” After his sold-out show at Madame Lou’s on Dec. 5, I can see

12/07/2022

The ASUW Black Student Commission creates a safe space for donors of color in successful blood drive event

One by one, students began forming a line at the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center on a chilly morning last Wednesday, waiting for their turn to donate blood for the ASUW Black Student Commission’s (BSC) blood drive. The event was already an aw…

One by one, students began forming a line at the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center on a chilly morning last Wednesday, waiting for their turn to donate blood for

12/07/2022

Protesters outside University Book Store condemn Adidas for persistent workers’ rights abuses

On Dec. 1, students and community activists demonstrated outside the University Book Store in protest of alleged workers’ rights abuses committed by the German apparel company Adidas. Highlighting UW’s exclusive sponsorship agreement with Adidas, pr…

On Dec. 1, students and community activists demonstrated outside the University Book Store in protest of alleged workers’ rights abuses committed by the German apparel company Adidas. Highlighting UW’s exclusive

12/07/2022

Showcasing crafts and creators: The UW Makers Fair returns for fall quarter

On Wednesday, Nov. 30, students, faculty, and alumni filled the HUB for the quarterly Makers Fair, providing a snapshot into the extraordinary talents and skilled craftsmanship at UW.

12/07/2022

A welcome change

Over the summer, UW announced that it would be using the Common Application for the 2023 admissions cycle. This move aligns with the majority of American universities, as, up until this year, UW was the only school exclusively using the Coalition ap…

Over the summer, UW announced that it would be using the Common Application for the 2023 admissions cycle. This move aligns with the majority of American universities, as, up until

12/07/2022

UW professors create documentary about the 2018 Maple Fire

Under the moonlight in the summer of 2018, Justin Wilke and two fellow poachers made their money by illegally chopping down maple trees in the Olympic National Forest.

12/06/2022

UAW 4121 negotiates with UW administration to increase postdoc salaries

On Jan. 1, 2023, postdocs at UW will be getting a salary increase due to the new statewide overtime-eligible wage law that is set to go into effect.

12/06/2022

ASUW Board of Directors discusses upcoming changes and priorities moving into winter quarter

During their Dec. 1 meeting, the ASUW Board of Directors (BOD) covered topics ranging from legislative planning to ASUW’s role moving into 2023.

12/06/2022

Tasveer South Asian Film Festival highlights the work of independent filmmakers

Mainstream movies often provide a sense of comfort. Whether that be through cheesy romances or comedies, we all return to the same kinds of movies for escapist entertainment. After a certain point, the stories start to get old, and the same tropes a…

Mainstream movies often provide a sense of comfort. Whether that be through cheesy romances or comedies, we all return to the same kinds of movies for escapist entertainment. After a

12/06/2022

Concert review: The Garden crashes Seattle with ‘HORSESH*T ON ROUTE 66’ tour

On a blustering Saturday night in Seattle, a line of eccentric characters stood outside The Crocodile. From juggalo-adjacent makeup to the classic PNW indie boy beanie, The Garden attracted a crowd diverse in style, but together in music taste as ev…

On a blustering Saturday night in Seattle, a line of eccentric characters stood outside The Crocodile. From juggalo-adjacent makeup to the classic PNW indie boy beanie, The Garden attracted a

12/05/2022

End the influence of polluter corporations on our university

UW believes that climate change is “a defining issue of our time,” according to a statement on the website of your College of the Environment.

12/05/2022

ASUW Student Senate meets for the final time this quarter to pass its legislative agenda

On Nov. 29, the ASUW Senate met for the final time for fall quarter. The senate finalized its legislative agenda, laying out important topics such as expanding students’ rights, especially for minority groups, that would be introduced as legislation…

On Nov. 29, the ASUW Senate met for the final time for fall quarter. The senate finalized its legislative agenda, laying out important topics such as expanding students’ rights, especially

12/05/2022

Resistance is justified when people are occupied

On Oct.12, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) published its annual report on anti-Israel activism on U.S. college campuses.

12/05/2022

U.S. News ranks UW at No. 6 in ranking of global universities

The U.S. News 2022-2023 university ranking report ranks the University of Washington sixth among global universities. This comes as an improvement from last year’s rankings, which saw UW ranked eighth globally.

The U.S. News 2022-2023 university ranking report ranks the University of Washington sixth among global universities. This comes as an improvement from last year’s rankings, which saw UW ranked eighth

12/05/2022

‘Fishing Was His Life’: Centering Black livelihoods in the fishing industry

Anyone passing by the Henry Art Gallery over the past few months has likely noticed a unique mural of a fish market selling body parts on the exterior of the building. This provocative piece is part of the Henry’s current exhibition, Nina Chanel Abn…

Anyone passing by the Henry Art Gallery over the past few months has likely noticed a unique mural of a fish market selling body parts on the exterior of the

12/05/2022

Concert review: Peach Pit brings down the house at the Moore Theater

Nothing screams Peach Pit quite like hair-flipping for a minute straight and promptly dropping important equipment into the standing pit.

12/05/2022

UW Medicine’s RSV vaccine in clinical trials

A new bivalent vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is currently undergoing human clinical trials. This was made possible with nanoparticle technology developed by the UW School of Medicine’s Institute for P…

A new bivalent vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is currently undergoing human clinical trials. This was made possible with nanoparticle technology developed by the UW

12/04/2022

Washington volleyball falls in first round of NCAA tournament to end season

The No. 25 Washington volleyball team and its six seniors took the court for the final time this season when it faced TCU in the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday afternoon.

The No. 25 Washington volleyball team and its six seniors took the court for the final time this season when it faced TCU in the first round of the NCAA

12/02/2022

This week at The Daily…here are the highlights from this week. Find these and more anytime, link in our bio.
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[News] Coyotes on campus: Experts respond to an increase in coyote sightings on UW campus. Written by: Evan Waara, Photo by: Claire Ke

[Arts + Culture] A letter home: ‘Bahay Kubo’ is an ode to families, immigrants, and Filipino culture. Written by: Dominique Visperas, Photo by: Sage Zipeto

[Sports] Kilbreath: Apple Cup win checked UW’s final box. Written by: Ethan Kilbreath, Photo by: Kevin Ng

[Opinion] Disney dysmorphia: The celebration of Disney’s first plus-size protagonist and the disappointing history behind it. Written by: Emma Schwichtenberg, Illustrated by: Kalina Luong

12/02/2022

Book review: ‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance’ by Robert Pirsig

Editor’s note: Page Against the Machine is a biweekly column exploring literature and the UW community’s thoughts on them.

12/02/2022

Bringing breakfast back, even for busy people

Editor’s note: The Joy of College Cooking is a weekly column dedicated to food and the cooking experiences of college students.