Culture WA students want tuition refunds after colleges go virtual Students — many in debt and newly unemployed — say a reduced college experience shouldn’t cost as much. Meanwhile, schools have their own budget fears. by Margo Vansynghel / April 17, 2020
News Face masks and coronavirus: When, how and why to wear them The do's and don'ts of homemade mask safety. by Margo Vansynghel / April 7, 2020 / Updated April 21, 12:20 p.m.
Culture Coronavirus has ravaged the arts. Financial relief is available, but is it enough? Self-employed artists, music venues and DIY arts spaces fear they are slipping through the cracks. by Margo Vansynghel / April 6, 2020
Culture Seattle author says ‘mutual aid’ will be crucial in 2021 and beyond In a new book, Seattle University’s Dean Spade highlights how the organizing and survival tactic could be vital for future disasters. by Margo Vansynghel / January 7, 2021
Culture Mask up: In-person events are returning to Seattle’s arts scene Here are eight concerts, dance performances and theater shows you can see in person this spring. by Margo Vansynghel / May 13, 2021
Culture MoPOP’s battle of the bands continues — without an audience Like most of Seattle’s live music scene, this year’s 20th edition of ‘Sound Off!’ looks radically different. by Margo Vansynghel / May 14, 2021
Culture Seattle’s Asian Art Museum gets a second chance at opening After a yearslong renovation, the Volunteer Park museum had been open for just 35 days before closing for COVID. Now, it’s back. by Margo Vansynghel / April 28, 2021
Culture Five PNW memoirs to read for Independent Bookstore Day 2021 From Brandi Carlile’s ascent to stardom to an aching memoir of love in times of war, add these books to your spring reading list. by Margo Vansynghel / April 23, 2021
Culture How a Seattle game of ‘telephone’ became a worldwide art event What started early in the pandemic with a secret message grew into a global project with nearly 900 pieces of art — and debuts this Saturday. by Margo Vansynghel / April 9, 2021
Culture Look, don’t touch: Seattle museums reopen at last Washington museums can now open at 25% capacity. Will that be enough to survive? by Margo Vansynghel / September 1, 2020