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Seattle University's student newspaper since 1933

The Spectator

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor

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Charli XCX Do Be The Best Pop Star Right Now

Charli XCX Do Be The Best Pop Star Right Now

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
May 28, 2020
University Administration Confirms Early Start to Fall Quarter Amidst Coronavirus Concerns

University Administration Confirms Early Start to Fall Quarter Amidst Coronavirus Concerns

Frances Divinagracia and Myrea Mora
May 27, 2020
TOS: Kyra Jung taking advantage of time away from the court

TOS: Kyra Jung taking advantage of time away from the court

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
May 26, 2020
This Week in Entertainment

This Week in Entertainment

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
May 7, 2020
With online instruction on zoom, many college students it's easier to get distracted with other online tabs, homework, or snacking

On Our Best Behavior: Politesse in the Age of Zoom

Emma Jaber and Josh Merchant
May 4, 2020
Morgan Zion paints her three-panel mural on the front of a boarded-up Molly Moon's

[Photo] Mural, Mural On the Wall: Local Artists Paint Murals in Capitol Hill

Elise Wang, Director of Photography
April 27, 2020
Mural by Krsra (@krsra_ksra) and Carlos Aguilar (@theydrift) on Broadway and Pike.

[Photo] Photo Essay: Mural, Mural On the Wall—Local Artists Paint Murals in Capitol Hill

Elise Wang, Director of Photography
April 27, 2020
NCAA Cancels Spring Sports: What That Means for the Future of Collegiate Athletics

NCAA Cancels Spring Sports: What That Means for the Future of Collegiate Athletics

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
April 21, 2020
With Charli XCX's latest release, "Forever," she proves that some of the best work can be done at home.

Your Fave is Emblematic: Zoom Calls with Charli

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
April 16, 2020
Pilot Pete: The Franchise's Worst Bachelor Yet

Pilot Pete: The Franchise’s Worst Bachelor Yet

Michelle Newblom and Nicole Golba
February 27, 2020
Sanders Draws 17,000 for Rally at Tacoma Dome

Sanders Draws 17,000 for Rally at Tacoma Dome

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
February 27, 2020
Local High School Teachers Allegedly Forced to Resign Over Sexuality

Local High School Teachers Allegedly Forced to Resign Over Sexuality

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
February 27, 2020
According to the American College Health Association’s 2019 Assessment, 52% of sexually active undergraduate students reported that they used contraception the last time they had vaginal intercourse. 27% reported using a condom during anal intercourse within the last 30 days.

Sex & Pleasure: The Good, The Bad, The Kinky

Josh Merchant and Sofía Muro-Wells
February 13, 2020
Brosch, Donohue and Macintosh-Houghham performed the show in their under- wear. The visibilitiy of the dancer’s bodies was an important element of the show for Brosch.

Unpacking Toxic Masculinity & Transphobia at Queer Dance Show

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
February 6, 2020
Strategic Plan Presented: Possibility of Semesters, Event Center

Strategic Plan Presented: Possibility of Semesters, Event Center

Frances Divinagracia and Myrea Mora
January 23, 2020
A New Decade; Forming Achievable Resolutions

A New Decade; Forming Achievable Resolutions

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
January 16, 2020
Everything That’s Wrong With Joe Goldberg in “You” Season Two

Everything That’s Wrong With Joe Goldberg in “You” Season Two

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
January 15, 2020
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
Casey McQuiston reimagines (and saves) queer romance literature in her first novel, “Red, White, and Royal Blue.”

Short Bisexual Queen Writes the Happy Ending the Gays Deserve

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
November 20, 2019
"Death by 1,000 Cuts": The Pervasive Effects of Microaggressions At Seattle U

“Death by 1,000 Cuts”: The Pervasive Effects of Microaggressions At Seattle U

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
November 13, 2019
Tim O’Brien Discusses the Power of a Maybe in “Dad’s Maybe Book”

Tim O’Brien Discusses the Power of a Maybe in “Dad’s Maybe Book”

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
November 13, 2019
Sounders Claim MLS Cup Victory in Front of Home Crowd

Sounders Claim MLS Cup Victory in Front of Home Crowd

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
November 13, 2019
HuiLing Yang, Seattle U graduate alumna.

Former Student Demands Accountability After Alleged Mishandling of Discrimination Case

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
October 31, 2019
Escalation Workshop Evaluates Relationships, Warning Signs

Escalation Workshop Evaluates Relationships, Warning Signs

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
October 23, 2019
Reflecting on Breitbart’s Plagiarism of Spectator Coverage

Reflecting on Breitbart’s Plagiarism of Spectator Coverage

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
October 23, 2019
a dog lying on the grass

The Week In Review

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
October 23, 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
Coming-Out Day is Every Day for Queer Folks

Coming-Out Day is Every Day for Queer Folks

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
October 11, 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
23rd Annual Capitol Hill Block Party— The Best Event of the Summer

23rd Annual Capitol Hill Block Party— The Best Event of the Summer

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
July 28, 2019
A Letter from the (Former) Editor

A Letter from the (Former) Editor

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
June 5, 2019
To Straight Folks at Pride: Be Deliberate About the Space You Hold

To Straight Folks at Pride: Be Deliberate About the Space You Hold

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
June 5, 2019
JP HILL • THE SPECTATOR

Seattle U’s Own Peter Parker Steps Up as Editor-in-Chief

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
June 5, 2019
No, Straight People, Gay Folks Are Not Trying to Convert You

No, Straight People, Gay Folks Are Not Trying to Convert You

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
May 23, 2019
MICHAEL OLLEE • THE SPECTATOR

“With the Writer, for the Reader:” SUURJ Launches Third Volume

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
May 22, 2019
COURTESY OF MARINAOFFICIAL.CO.UK

My Queen, Reawakened: Marina Returns Without the Diamonds

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
May 8, 2019
President Father Steven V. Sunborg S.J. in his office.

Reflecting on the Year Since Sundborg’s Damaging Drag Show Comments

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
May 1, 2019
IMAGE COURTESY OF USA TODAY

“I Couldn’t Be More in Love” With the 1975’s Live Shows

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
May 1, 2019
COURTESY OF PANCAKES AND WHISKEY

Cage the Elephant “Social Cues” Reflects on Schultz’s Divorce

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
April 24, 2019
MAKANA HOLGERSON • THE SPECTATOR

Seattle U Pays Small Settlement Fee to Dismiss Adjunct Lawsuit

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
April 24, 2019
Robbery Investigation Stalls, SU Pursues Internal Action

Robbery Investigation Stalls, SU Pursues Internal Action

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
April 17, 2019
EMILY MOZZONE • THE SPECTATOR

Perpetrators of Assault on Uber Driver May Be SU Students

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
April 3, 2019
Noname on-stage at Seattle's Showbox at the Market on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Noname But Lots Of Personality At Seattle Concert

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
March 13, 2019

Outgoing CFO Celebrates Time, Expresses Divestment Regrets

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
March 7, 2019
COURTESY OF MAGNETIC MAG

New Music From The Japanese House Has You Falling For Them

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
March 6, 2019
EMILY MOZZONE• THE SPECTATOR

Stop, Drop, And Retrograde: The Truth About Mercury

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
March 6, 2019
JOSHUA SCOGGIN • THE SPECTATOR

How to Stay Warm & Look Cool: Frances’ Fashion Guide to the Seattle Winter

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
February 27, 2019
MAKANA HOLGERSON • THE SPECTATOR

Kanter Presents Budget at Her Last Transparency Forum

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
February 27, 2019
EMILY MOZZONE • THE SPECTATOR

Activists Demand Accountability at Trial Demonstration

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
February 21, 2019
MAKANA HOLGERSON • THE SPECTATOR

That’s So… Astreaux

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
February 18, 2019
PHOTO COURTESY OF USWEEKLY

Ariana Grande Single Handedly Saved Pop Music

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
February 13, 2019
Joshua Scoggin

Seattle U Students and Employees Face Closures and Delays

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
February 13, 2019
MAKANA HOLGERSON • THE SPECTATOR

That’s So… Astreaux

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
February 9, 2019
Atypical Season Two Portrays A Realistic Lead On The Spectrum

Atypical Season Two Portrays A Realistic Lead On The Spectrum

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
February 6, 2019
“You Will Be Found” Crying At Dear Evan Hansen

“You Will Be Found” Crying At Dear Evan Hansen

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
February 6, 2019
PICTURE COURTESY OF VULTURE.COM

2019 Oscar Nominations And Winning Predictions

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
January 24, 2019
CONNOR MERRION • THE SPECTATOR

Catholic Community Reckons with Nationwide Abuse Crisis

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
December 7, 2018
A Brief Inquiry Into The 1975’s New Record

A Brief Inquiry Into The 1975’s New Record

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
December 5, 2018
I Didn't Know I Loved You Until You Retrograded

I Didn’t Know I Loved You Until You Retrograded

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
November 14, 2018
MICHAEL OLLEE • THE SPECTATOR

Midterm Elections Bring Democratic House, High Voter Turnout

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
November 7, 2018
CONNOR MERRION • THE SPECTATOR

Law School Suspends Controversial ICE Externship

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
November 7, 2018
JAVIER PLASCENCIA • THE SPECTATOR

Still Saying Charleena Lyles’ Name at Moral Mondays

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
October 31, 2018
Hozier performs “Nina Cried Power” at the Paramount on Nov. 18.

Hozier and Hudson Taylor: Perfect Mix of Folk, Indie, & Blues

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
October 24, 2018
LIZETTE CASTAÑO • THE SPECTATOR

Resiliency Takes Center Stage at Gender Justice Center Kickoff

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
October 24, 2018
TARYN OKAMOTO • THE SPECTATOR

Getting Drunk… On Words at Seattle’s Lit Crawl

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
October 18, 2018
Student, Athlete, New SAAC President: Ivory Randle IV

Student, Athlete, New SAAC President: Ivory Randle IV

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
October 10, 2018

McCue Curates his Final Stage: The Making of KXSU Forever

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
May 30, 2018

Sasquatch! 2018 returns to its roots

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
May 30, 2018

Vietnamese Students define Home and Find Community

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
May 17, 2018

Are Summer Classes Really Cheaper?

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
May 10, 2018

Mainstream Queer Music Emerges at Last

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
May 3, 2018

Undergraduate Students Compete for Research Prize

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
May 3, 2018

What on Earth is Eco-Challenge?

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
April 25, 2018

Getting Raw About Denim

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
April 19, 2018

Keeping Dr. King’s Flame Burning in Times of Darkness

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
April 15, 2018

Seattle U Staff feel underrepresented on Campus

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
April 15, 2018
Photo courtesy of Seattle University

Traveling back in time to Seattle University’s Sports Hall of Fame

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
February 7, 2018
CAM PETERS•THE SPECTATOR

Track and Field sets New Personal Bests at UW Invitational

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
January 31, 2018
SAMIRA SHOBEIRI • THE SPECTATOR

Seattle U Art Galleries in New Hands

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
January 17, 2018
PHOTO BY CAM PETERS, DESIGN BY CONNOR MERRION AND SAM SCHULTHEIS AND JOSH MERCHANT • THE SPECTATOR

Men’s Soccer Season Ends in Second Round of NCAA Tournament

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
November 29, 2017
SAMIRA SHOBEIRI • THE SPECTATOR

Resources for Your Next Multimedia Project

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
November 29, 2017
JESSICA DOMINGO • THE SPECTATOR

Veterans Center Expands Resources for Former Service People

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
November 8, 2017
EMILY MOZZONE • THE SPECTATOR

RevSU Upgrades Outdated Online System

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
October 25, 2017

CALIFORNIA FIRES FORCE CROSS COUNTRY TO CHANGE MEET PLANS

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
October 18, 2017
CONNOR MERRION • THE SPECTATOR

“Rick and Morty” Fans Get Lost in the Sauce

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
October 18, 2017
PHOTO COURTESY LONELY WHALE FOUNDATION

Russell Wilson Leads Seattle in Going Strawless

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
October 11, 2017
Athletic Department Gains a Considerable Amount of Staff

Athletic Department Gains a Considerable Amount of Staff

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
October 4, 2017
NICK TURNER • THE SPECTATOR

Redhawks Find Their Flock

Frances Divinagracia, News Editor
October 4, 2017
PHOTO VIA SEATTLE U ATHLETICS

Best Sports Moments of the Year

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
June 1, 2017
JOSH MERCHANT • THE SPECTATOR

The Spectator’s Mascot…?

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
June 1, 2017
SAMIRA SHOBEIRI • THE SPECTATOR

Celebrating Students of Color and LGBTQ+ Students

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
June 1, 2017
PHOTO VIA SEATTLE U ATHLETICS

Time Out Session: Track and Field Coach Trisha Steidl

Michelle Newblom, Copy Chief
May 25, 2017
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