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A collage of Cheers, Coves, and Mikey’s in Downtown Tacoma. Photos taken by Riya and made in Canva by MJ
New businesses and markets bring fresh energy to downtown Tacoma
Cheers Bar and Grill open as new food spots and markets expand downtown gathering spaces. By M.J. Cameron New small businesses are opening in downtown Tacoma, including Cheers
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Photo of the entrance sign on Pacific Ave on UW Tacoma’s campus. By Broran28
ASUWT presidential removal leads to court case, community petition
The October removal of former ASUWT president Elias Feleke has resulted in legal action against ASUWT members and UWT as a
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Grammys 2026: Washington’s Zach Top wins new country category as UW Tacoma student musician weighs in
The 68th Grammy Awards were held Feb. 1 in Los Angeles, where Washington artist Zach Top won Best Traditional Country
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The Washington State Legislative Building in Olympia, WA on the day of Huskies on the Hill. (By: Michaela Ely)
Huskies on the Hill: 2026 recap
Huskies on the Hill gave students the opportunity to advocate for legislation that would impact their communities By Michaela Ely Students from
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A photo of the front of the Mary Bridge Hospital at 317 M.L.K. Jr Way. Taken by Riya Shankar
Mary Bridge closes their gender health clinic; UW Tacoma highlights resources and Trans Day of Visibility
As the Mary Bridge Hospital closes their gender health clinic, UW Tacoma highlights resources and campus event for LGBTQ students.
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UW Tacoma’s annual Iftar Night on Feb. 23, sharing a community meal during Ramadan. By Syed
UW Tacoma students observe Ramadan with campus Iftar as Washington formally recognizes Eid
Ramadan is a month of fasting and reflection for Muslims, marked by suhoor before dawn and iftar after sunset. Washington
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Photo by Riya Shankar.
Seahawks to face Patriots in Super Bowl LX, UW Tacoma students plan watch party
The Seahawks will play the Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium. UW Tacoma’s Student Activities
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Photo of the ASUW office in the HUB on UW Seattle’s campus By Michaela Ely
ASUW Seattle challenges UWT’s student government processes and leadership
Members of the ASUW Board of Directors passed a bill Dec. 4 that did not recognize the current ASUWT president
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An illustration shows the Meta and Amazon Web Services (AWS) logos alongside a graphic representing job losses, as Meta Platforms confirms layoffs in its Reality Labs division affecting hundreds of workers in Washington state, part of broader workforce reductions across major technology companies.
Tech layoffs hit close to home: Meta cuts in Washington as Amazon layoffs circulate
Meta’s Reality Labs job cuts in Washington, set for March 20, and Amazon layoffs draw attention from students planning 2026
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