ASUWT election season: who’s running, the debates and more
ASUWT election season has started with two primary tickets: the ACT ticket and the ICE is Bad ticket. By Michaela Ely ASUWT
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Photograph of the sign and a statue in front of Tacoma Rescue Mission’s Downtown Tacoma Campus. Photo by Riya Shankar.
Washington’s new bill aims to address homelessness
Washington’s new bill aims to support people who are unhoused By Kai Lee Washington is attempting to address the homelessness crisis not only by providing
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University of Washington imagery with graphic referencing state budget reductions to UW funding for fiscal year 2027.
UW avoids proposed 3% state funding cut; UW Tacoma still models reductions in fiscal year 2027 budget planning
Gov. Bob Ferguson proposed a 3% cut to UW funding for FY 2027, but UW says lawmakers used a one-time,
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The character poster for Mario promoting the “Super Mario Galaxy” movie released on April 1. Poster and film by Illumination, character licensed by Nintendo.
‘Super Mario Galaxy’ entertains, but misleading marketing holds it back
Illumination’s sequel builds a more entertaining Mario adventure, but its title and marketing suggest a story the film never fully
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Photo from Mount Townsend trail in Olympic National Park. Photo taken by Michaela Ely.
Touching grass: outdoor recommendations for students
Spring brings warmer temperatures, and students should take advantage of the outdoor opportunities provided to them from living in the Pacific
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Diagram explaining UW vision for Strategic Plan.
UW drafts 2026–30 strategic plan: Tacoma leaders encourage student feedback
UW’s draft for the 2026–30 strategic plan is open for feedback through April 17, with priorities meant to guide all three campuses.
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Portrait photograph of Isabelle Monjaraz, a student at UW Tacoma, sitting at a table on campus.
The impact of Washington’s bill banning law enforcement from wearing face masks
Washington’s bill banning law enforcement from wearing masks has had little impact on the actions of law enforcement. By Kai Lee On
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Portrait photograph of Shayla Pitre, a student at UW Tacoma, standing in front of a brick wall.
UWT students share impacts of the war in Iran
UW Tacoma students share how the war in Iran has affected them. By Kai Lee On February 28, the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran. While
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A photo of the inside of Sliced Deli within the Museum of Glass in Tacoma on April 1. This is where the collaboration will take place. Photo taken by Riya Shankar
Cat & Rabbitt to return to Tacoma
The homegrown cake shop will launch its new Tacoma location after closing its Sixth Avenue walk-up store in 2024. By M.J. Cameron
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Photo of the “W” on UW Tacoma’s campus taken by Parker Nelson.
UW Tacoma news updates
UW Tacoma has upcoming events, updates to parking and transportation By Michaela Ely Campus Events UW Tacoma is celebrating Hendrix
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