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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

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief

All content by Chloe Platt
Pride flags presented on the wall

Highlighting Trans Awareness Week in Politically Dark Times

Chloe Platt and Caleb Stipkovits
November 20, 2024
I get to come back to the U.S. just in time for Trump to be inaugurated into his second term as president. I fear that this one may be much worse.

[Photo] The Heartache of Watching an Election From Abroad

Natalie Schorr, Digital Media Producer
November 6, 2024
Any American who cares about freedom of speech or about democracy should be terrified about what the next four years under Trump will look like.

[Photo] We Should All Be Scared of Donald Trump

Dylan Berman, News Editor
November 6, 2024

These Men Are Not GOD, My Body Was Never MINE

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2024
Gaming culture is changing, and not for the better.

[Photo] Has Gaming Culture Changed?

Abdullah El-Sherbeeny, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2024
I Survived Two Haunted Houses and Only Cried Once

I Survived Two Haunted Houses and Only Cried Once

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2024
The season nine queens hitting a pose after a dance number.

The Season Nine Queens Reigned Supreme at “Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars Live”

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2024
Image courtesy of Cosmopolitan

Miss Vanjie on Season Nine of “Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” Self-Care and the Vanjie Experience

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2024
Ode to Graduating Editors

Ode to Graduating Editors

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 2024
Chloe and Natalie Review Target’s Pride Merch

Chloe and Natalie Review Target’s Pride Merch

Chloe Platt and Natalie Schorr
May 29, 2024
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[Photo] Honoring Seniors and Welcoming Springtime In “Endless Song”

Keagen Brooks-Torres, Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 22, 2024
Courtesy of Seattle University.

Undergraduate Research Awards Fund Academic Inquiry

Leila Bunker and Chloe Platt
May 1, 2024
How “Challengers” Paints Tennis as Sex, Sex as Power [REVIEW & SPOILERS]

How “Challengers” Paints Tennis as Sex, Sex as Power [REVIEW & SPOILERS]

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2024
Quenton Baker presents poetry at the event.

Poetic Healing: How Pongo Poetry Project is Addressing Youth Trauma

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2024
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[Photo] The “Tipping Point” in Action: How Female Athletes and Media are Changing the Narrative

Emma Quach, Volunteer Reporter
April 10, 2024
Ink and Identity: The Body as a Living Canvas

Ink and Identity: The Body as a Living Canvas

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2024
Well Season My Cocktail and Call Me a “Spicy Margarita” Because This Song Is Zesty!

Well Season My Cocktail and Call Me a “Spicy Margarita” Because This Song Is Zesty!

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2024
The Growing Pains of Moving Away and Returning Home Again

The Growing Pains of Moving Away and Returning Home Again

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2024
I Found the Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie Horrifying and…Touching? [REVIEW & SPOILERS]

I Found the Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie Horrifying and…Touching? [REVIEW & SPOILERS]

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2023
A Glimpse at Hunger, Nutrition and Food Insecurity in Seattle

A Glimpse at Hunger, Nutrition and Food Insecurity in Seattle

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2023
Hozier Took Me to Church: Unreal, Unearth Concert Review

Hozier Took Me to Church: Unreal, Unearth Concert Review

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2023
Seattle University’s Strategic Directions Toward Sustainability

Seattle University’s Strategic Directions Toward Sustainability

Genny Sheara and Chloe Platt
October 25, 2023
Pride in motion: third-year Seattle University Students, Rose (they/them) and Gabi (they/them), wave their flags in front of St. Ignatius Chapel.

Queer and Spiritual: At the Intersection of Spirituality, Sexuality and Identity

Genny Sheara and Chloe Platt
October 18, 2023
Exploring the Transfer Experience

Exploring the Transfer Experience

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2023
Image courtesy of Seattle University.

“Barbie” Broke Down the Infuriating Demands of Womanhood into Hot Pink, Sparkly Pieces [REVIEW & SPOILERS]

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
August 8, 2023
OMA office.

An Uncertain Future: The Merging of OMA and SSO

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2023
Left: The October 14th, 2019 Planned Parenthood protest. (Javier Plascencia). Right: Image of the main floor of the Casey Building during the Matteo Ricci protests which occurred between May 11 and June 3 of 2016. (Kyle Kotani).

Changes to Student Handbook Language Sparks Dialogue About Students’ Right to Protest

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2023
Isabella performs.

Wigs? Snatched: Seattle U’s 17th Annual Drag Show

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2023
Signage for the Garrand Building, home to the SU College of Nursing.

Dean Swanson Retires From College of Nursing

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2023
View of Pioneer Square and Downtown Seattle.

Harrell’s Activation Plan Seeks to Combat Drug Use and Revive Downtown

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2023
Free coffee and tea for student employees.

Inside Student Employment and Working on Campus

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2023
Paul and Micah from Love is Blind meeting Paul's mom at Rhein Haus in Capitol Hill.

Dissecting Reality TV Romance: Is Love Really Blind?

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2023
Scan of message from the trans letter writing and zine making event.

Gender-Affirming Care Bans and Their Implications for Trans Youth

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2023
Seattle City Hall

Seattle Makes History by Passing Anti-Caste Ordinance

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2023
French Scenes and Other Short Plays: The Beauty of Student-Led Production

French Scenes and Other Short Plays: The Beauty of Student-Led Production

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2023
Knock at the Cabin: A Queer, Apocalyptic Depiction of Love and Sacrifice [REVIEW]

Knock at the Cabin: A Queer, Apocalyptic Depiction of Love and Sacrifice [REVIEW]

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2023
College Dating Culture: Are Dating Apps Ruining Romance?

College Dating Culture: Are Dating Apps Ruining Romance?

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2023
Where Do Students Get Their News? The Impact and Burden of Media Literacy

Where Do Students Get Their News? The Impact and Burden of Media Literacy

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2023

A Message to Students: Climate Change and the Perseverance of Hope

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2023
Entrance to the Albers School of Business and Economics.

Examining The Intersection Between Business and Morality

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2023
What is the Esports Room and When Will it Open?

What is the Esports Room and When Will it Open?

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2023
Thanksgiving Calorie Counting and the Perpetuation of Diet Culture

Thanksgiving Calorie Counting and the Perpetuation of Diet Culture

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2022
Navigating Creativity and Financial Security in a Recession

Navigating Creativity and Financial Security in a Recession

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
November 23, 2022
Can a Jesuit Campus Promote Sex Positivity?

Can a Jesuit Campus Promote Sex Positivity?

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2022
Image courtesy of Bloedel Reserve.

Bloedel Reserve: A Sanctuary Across the Water

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2022
The Death of the 30 Year Trend Cycle

The Death of the 30 Year Trend Cycle

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2022
International students gather in the Outreach Center of the Student Center

International Redhawks Soar Out of the Pandemic

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2022
Courtesy of Leann Conley-Holcom

Choral Music Brings Generations Together

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2022
Courtesy of Shore Fire Media.

Anything but a Drag: Trixie and Katya Live!

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2022
Depicting Dahmer: Why Are We So Obsessed with Serial Killers?

Depicting Dahmer: Why Are We So Obsessed with Serial Killers?

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2022
Your One Stop Resource Shop: What Does Seattle University Have to Offer?

Your One Stop Resource Shop: What Does Seattle University Have to Offer?

Chloe Platt, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2022
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