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The Spectator

Seattle University's student newspaper since 1933

The Spectator

Seattle University's student newspaper since 1933

The Spectator

Editorial: The Spectator Condemns the Suppression of Free Speech at IU
The Spectator Editorial Board
October 22, 2025
The outside of the Center for Student Involvement office.
An Extracurricular Extravaganza is Afoot on Campus
Austin Woolley, Volunteer Reporter
October 29, 2025

Since the last academic school year, 29 new clubs have either been confirmed or are still in the process of being admitted as full-fledged clubs on campus. This jump from 37 to 66 clubs on the First Hill campus is staggering, nearly doubling the number of club options for students.  With the Cornish merger, both the South Lake Union and First Hill campuses now have access to each other's club rosters....

Hand crafted jewelry sits on a decorated table.
MECHA Brings Local Latine Businesses to El Mercadito
Maddie Rodriguez, Volunteer Reporter
October 22, 2025

The smell of pan dulce, the name for traditional Mexican pastries meaning “sweet bread,” filled the Library Plaza Oct. 14, as laughter and...

Seeds of Change: How Seattle Students Are Growing Community Through Urban Farming
Seeds of Change: How Seattle Students Are Growing Community Through Urban Farming
Fatima Ali, Volunteer Reporter
October 15, 2025

In the heart of Seattle, where the city noise rarely fades, a quieter movement is taking root. Across neighborhoods, patches of green are transforming...

As Misinformation Rises, Can Students Believe What They See?
As Misinformation Rises, Can Students Believe What They See?
Julia Pilch, Volunteer Reporter
October 8, 2025

Digital media sources play an increasingly significant role in the news consumption of younger adults, with 53% obtaining at least some of their...

Californians Vote In Retaliatory Gerrymandering Measure Prop 50
Californians Vote In Retaliatory Gerrymandering Measure Prop 50
Austin Woolley, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2025

In California, a special election was held Nov. 4 where voters decided on Proposition 50, a measure that authorizes temporary changes to congressional district maps through 2030. The new map, which would be drawn by the state legislature and approved by Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, was proposed in response to Texas's own redistricting Aug. 20 that added five possible Republican congressional seats...

McCrory's Clock stands proudly in front of Casey.
Campus Gets a Timely Piece of Seattle History
Julia Pilch, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2025

Rumors have been swirling around campus since the mysterious red obelisk located between the Casey and Garrand buildings on upper campus appeared...

Campus Forums Answer Questions About Academic Calendar Unification
Campus Forums Answer Questions About Academic Calendar Unification
Austin Woolley, Volunteer Reporter
October 29, 2025

Following a unanimous Board of Trustees vote May 29, Seattle University will be shifting from the quarter system to the semester system by the...

Canvas Outage Exposes Digital Dependency
Canvas Outage Exposes Digital Dependency
Samantha Custodi, Volunteer Reporter
October 29, 2025

This weekend, Canvas, the central hub for student coursework and communications, was shut down for over 12 hours, leaving students confused and...

Restaurant A/stir adds a vibrant pop to Capitol Hill’s cuisine.
Capitol Hill Serving Up Seattle Restaurant Week
Samantha Custodi, Volunteer Reporter
November 5, 2025
Tsara Ralamboarison standing in the O'Brien Center lobby.
Timeout Session: Tsara Ralamboarison Shines for Seattle U’s Women’s Golf
Maya DeGuzman, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2025
Vice President Joseph Javiar demonstrating proper technique for a new jiu-jitsu move with a student participant.
MAA Fights For Combat Sports Accessibility
Fatima Ali, Volunteer Reporter
November 5, 2025
Mariners Fall Short of World Series
Mariners Fall Short of World Series
Julia Pilch, Volunteer Reporter
October 29, 2025
Campus Currents
Episode 15
Specks | El Mercadito
Accepting My Commitment to Journalism
Hadia Noor Ahmed, Managing Editor
October 29, 2025
Customer searches the Halloween section for the perfect spooky find.
Little Shop Hops: Scarecrow Video
Julia Pilch, Volunteer Reporter
October 22, 2025
Community members work alongside each other in Capitol Hill Tool Library’s  main work space which contains a wide variety of tools and workstations.
Little Shop Hops: Capitol Hill Tool Library
Raquel Wong, Volunteer Reporter
October 15, 2025
Customers browse through vinyl records on the lower level of Magpie Thrift.
Little Shop Hops: Magpie Thrift
Keagen Brooks-Torres, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 16, 2025
Dormiliciouse: Spicy Stewed Lentils
Dormiliciouse: Spicy Stewed Lentils
Fern Creson, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2025