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Seattle University's student newspaper since 1933

The Spectator
Seattle University's student newspaper since 1933

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Seattle University's student newspaper since 1933

The Spectator

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief

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Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2020
Josh Tzeng

Faculty and Staff Share Concerns Regarding University’s Handling of Budget Cuts

Sofía Muro-Wells and Alec Downing
February 21, 2020
The group of Seattle U student-athletes who were accused of yelling sexist and racist comments at a female UW soccer player have come forward and apologized. | Photo courtesy of Brian Baird

Seattle U Student-Athles Involved in Alleged Racist and Sexist Harassment at NCAA Soccer Tournament

Alec Downing and Nicole Golba
December 4, 2019
A photo provided by Brian Baird of the group of students, he alleges some of them yelled at the University of Washington goalie.

Seattle U Students Accused of Yelling Racist, Sexist Remarks at UW Soccer Player During NCAA Tournament

Alec Downing, Michelle Newblom, and Sofía Muro-Wells
November 21, 2019
Students organized and participated in a silent protest in front of Seattle University’s Casey Building on Monday, October 14th, 2019.

A Rallying Cry: Campus Groups Call for Reinstatement of Planned Parenthood Reference

Alec Downing, Sofía Muro-Wells, and Josh Merchant
October 16, 2019
In the Capitol Hill neighborhood there are two Planned Parenthood clinics within walking distance of campus.

SU President Removes Planned Parenthood Reference—Deems it Incompatible With Jesuit Universities

Frances Divinagracia, Alec Downing, Josh Merchant, and Sofía Muro-Wells
October 9, 2019
PHOTO VIA SEATTLE UNIVERSITY

SU President Defends Decision to Remove Planned Parenthood Reference from Website

Alec Downing and Josh Merchant
October 6, 2019
top of admin building and cross with blue skies and clouds in the background

Seattle U Decides to Remove Planned Parenthood from Student Resources List

Alec Downing, Frances Divinagracia, Josh Merchant, and Sofía Muro-Wells
October 3, 2019
PHOTO COURTESY OF IMDB

Higher, Further, Faster: Captain Marvel Breaks The Glass Ceiling

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2019
Siobhan Rubio running in the 4x400m in UW’s indoor track meet last week.

Women’s Week in Review

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2019
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIDENLAW.ORG

Local Non Profit Empowers Attorneys to Aid Immigrants

Alec Downing and Sofía Muro-Wells
January 30, 2019
CONNOR MERRION • THE SPECTATOR

Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Seattle U Withheld Adjunct Wages

Anna Kaplan and Alec Downing
January 17, 2019
TARYN OKAMOTO • THE SPECTATOR

Budget Transparency Ignites Conversation About Equity

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2018
How the NBA Stole Christmas

How the NBA Stole Christmas

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2018
MANDY RUSCH • THE SPECTATOR

Boston Bests the West: World Series Recap

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2018

Who To Root For: 2018 FIFA World Cup

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
June 14, 2018

New NFL National Anthem Policy reignites conversations

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
June 10, 2018

Sports Betting Ruling Leads to Change for NCAA

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2018

Seattle University Coaches Press on Recruiting Efforts

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2018

Seattle Mariners Robinson Canó Suspended for 80 Games

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2018
“Invisible for Too Many:” Custodians Win First Union Contract

“Invisible for Too Many:” Custodians Win First Union Contract

Anna Kaplan and Alec Downing
May 16, 2018

NBA Conference Finals Draw near as Playoff Action continues

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2018

Men’s Golf Gains Valuable Experience at Championship

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2018

SSA Perseveres Despite Setbacks for Divestment Campaign

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2018

Women’s Golf End Season with Strong WAC Championship

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2018

Track and Field Breaks Two School Records in California

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2018

Custodian Union Rally Goes Unnoticed by Campus

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2018

Laughing Yet? Satire becomes a Medium for the Informed

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2018

Seattle’s Plans for NHL team no longer “On Ice”

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2018
JESSICA DOMINGO • THE SPECTATOR

The Problems with America’s Winning Culture

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2018
2018 Olympic Winter Games Underway in South Korea

2018 Olympic Winter Games Underway in South Korea

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2018

Double Standards in Philadelphia Super Bowl Celebrations

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2018

Nick Foles leads Eagles to First Super Bowl Win

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2018

NFL Conference Championship Conclusion

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2018

The President of the United States was Dunked on by Lavar Ball

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2017
COURTESY OF SAM WASSON • WAC

Men’s Soccer Wins WAC Championship, Warms Up for NCAA

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2017
SAMIRA SHOBEIRI • THE SPECTATOR

Debrief of the 2017 NFL Trades

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2017
TAYLOR GUY • THE SPECTATOR

World Series Heads to Game Seven

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2017

Men’s and Women’s Tennis Head to ITA Regionals

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2017

Men’s Tennis Travels to Boise for Season Opener

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2017
ELISE WANG • THE SPECTATOR

Kelly Sullivan Becomes New Head Coach of Cross Country

Alec Downing, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2017
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