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Seattle University's student newspaper since 1933

The Spectator

Naja Johnson, News Editor

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Historians React to Trump Executive Order Targeting the Smithsonian Institution

Historians React to Trump Executive Order Targeting the Smithsonian Institution

Naja Johnson, News Editor
April 16, 2025
Seattle U Shoppers Respond To Eggstra Costs

Seattle U Shoppers Respond To Eggstra Costs

Naja Johnson, News Editor
March 12, 2025
Vi “taqʷšəblu” Hilbert’s daughter, Jill “tsi sqʷux̌ʷaʔł” La Pointe, senior director of Seattle University’s IPI, makes an opening speech introducing author Janet Yoder.

Lushootseed Lecture Series Celebrates Skagit Elder Through Literature

Naja Johnson, News Editor
February 26, 2025
The Future Of Legacy Media In Trump’s America

The Future Of Legacy Media In Trump’s America

Abdullah El-Sherbeeny and Naja Johnson
February 26, 2025

Oversexed and Underwhelmed

Naja Johnson, News Editor
February 26, 2025
Seattle U Students Choose To Live On Campus Or Leave Rudy’s Nest

Seattle U Students Choose To Live On Campus Or Leave Rudy’s Nest

Naja Johnson, News Editor
February 19, 2025
Line of books sitting on a shelf.

Seattle U Committee Fights Against Banned Books

Hadia Noor Ahmed and Naja Johnson
February 12, 2025
What Does Student Healthcare Look Like?

What Does Student Healthcare Look Like?

Naja Johnson, News Editor
February 5, 2025
Where Does the Ceasefire in Gaza Leave Palestinians?

Where Does the Ceasefire in Gaza Leave Palestinians?

Abdullah El-Sherbeeny, Naja Johnson, and Dylan Berman
January 29, 2025

The Legacy of the HIV & AIDS Epidemic

Naja Johnson, News Editor
January 29, 2025
12 Hours Without TikTok

12 Hours Without TikTok

Hadia Noor Ahmed and Naja Johnson
January 22, 2025
Donald Trump was inaugurated for his second term Jan. 20.

Trump Returns to Office With Executive Orders Targeting Immigration, TikTok and Climate Policy

Caleb Stipkovits and Naja Johnson
January 22, 2025
Donald Trump's cabinet picks are undergoing confirmation hearings this week.

President-Elect Trump Releases His Cabinet Picks On the Senate

Naja Johnson, News Editor
January 15, 2025
Image courtesy of Yakima Theatres.

You Gotta Be Kidman Me, “Babygirl” [REVIEW AND SPOILERS]

Naja Johnson, News Editor
January 15, 2025
Is the Death Penalty Working?

Is the Death Penalty Working?

Naja Johnson, News Editor
November 13, 2024
Seattle U Students Tune In To Election Day On Campus

Seattle U Students Tune In To Election Day On Campus

Naja Johnson, News Editor
November 6, 2024
Education Abroad Office Hosts Global Street Fair

Education Abroad Office Hosts Global Street Fair

Naja Johnson, News Editor
October 16, 2024
Image courtesy of Netflix.

Crime, Punishment, and the Media: The Menendez Brothers Documentary Review [REVIEW & SPOILERS]

Naja Johnson, News Editor
October 16, 2024
High Times In Seattle: How Perceptions Toward Marijuana Have Shifted

High Times In Seattle: How Perceptions Toward Marijuana Have Shifted

Naja Johnson, News Editor
September 25, 2024
Courtesy of SUURJ.

Seattle University Undergraduate Research Journal Launches its Eighth Edition

Naja Johnson, News Editor
May 29, 2024
[OPINION] The Overlap of Racism in Country Music

[OPINION] The Overlap of Racism in Country Music

Naja Johnson, News Editor
February 28, 2024
MDMA capsule. Fentanyl laced Psychostimulant overdose deaths in the United States have more than quadrupled over the past ten years according to the national institute on drug abuse.

New House Bill Seeks to Transform Education on Fentanyl

Naja Johnson, News Editor
February 21, 2024
The Comeback of Standardized Testing

The Comeback of Standardized Testing

Hudson Byrne and Naja Johnson
February 14, 2024
Is COVID-19 the New Normal?

Is COVID-19 the New Normal?

Naja Johnson, News Editor
January 31, 2024

The Silent Yet Crucial Role of First Ladies

Naja Johnson, News Editor
November 29, 2023

Can We Trust Our Politicians Anymore?

Naja Johnson, News Editor
November 22, 2023
Priscilla Movie Review [SPOILERS]

Priscilla Movie Review [SPOILERS]

Naja Johnson, News Editor
November 8, 2023
Seattle U Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling

Seattle U Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling

Naja Johnson, News Editor
September 27, 2023
Emerging Journalists Face Uncertain Job Market

Emerging Journalists Face Uncertain Job Market

Naja Johnson, News Editor
May 31, 2023
SU Student Natalie Kenoyer

Natalie Kenoyer: An Influential Emerging Voice in State Politics

Naja Johnson, News Editor
May 31, 2023
A freshly painted mural outside of the Kraken team store.

Kraken’s Surprise Playoff Run Ends in Semifinals

Naja Johnson, News Editor
May 17, 2023
Flyer provided by Students for Education Not Militarization

Seattle U Students Call For Action Against Militarization

Naja Johnson, News Editor
May 10, 2023
President Peñalver Addresses State of the University

President Peñalver Addresses State of the University

Naja Johnson, News Editor
May 3, 2023
Seattle University's Chapel of St. Ignatius pictured at dusk.

Bill Before Washington State Legislature Threatens the Sacrament of Confession

Naja Johnson, News Editor
April 26, 2023
Muslim Students Address Diversity & Inclusion at Seattle U

Muslim Students Address Diversity & Inclusion at Seattle U

Naja Johnson, News Editor
April 19, 2023
Redhawks Reflect on Their Time at Seattle U

Redhawks Reflect on Their Time at Seattle U

Ashley Hagar and Naja Johnson
April 12, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis speaking with attendees at the 2021 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. Image courtesy of Gage Skidmore.

Florida Legislation Strikes Educational Freedom

Naja Johnson, News Editor
April 5, 2023
Ilhan Omar. Image courtesy of Kristie Boyd

Representative Ilhan Omar Ousted from Foreign Affairs Committee; GOP Cites Past Tweets

Naja Johnson, News Editor
March 1, 2023
Redshirt Junior Cameron Tyson bursts through defenders.

Week in Review Feb. 13 – Feb. 22

Naja Johnson, News Editor
February 22, 2023
The Sullivan School of Law at Seattle University.

Seattle U Law School Hosts Teach-In Surrounding Police Brutality

Naja Johnson, News Editor
February 8, 2023
Seattle Convention Center Arch.

Tech Layoffs and Business Closures Make Seattle’s Future Uncertain

Naja Johnson, News Editor
February 1, 2023
Tate’s Technological Trickery

Tate’s Technological Trickery

Naja Johnson, News Editor
January 18, 2023
Coca Cola truck on lower mall.

Finding Community Through Diversification

Naja Johnson, News Editor
November 9, 2022
Republican candidate Doug Basler (left) and Democratic incumbent Adam Smith (right) debate at Seattle University.

Seattle University Hosts Tense Congressional Debate

Naja Johnson, News Editor
November 2, 2022
A Captivating Call: Biden’s Federal Pardon for Cannabis Possession

A Captivating Call: Biden’s Federal Pardon for Cannabis Possession

Naja Johnson, News Editor
October 26, 2022
Say His Name, Remember His Name: George Floyd (Double Portrait) and Say Her Name, Remember Her Name: Breonna Taylor (Double Portrait) by artist David Teichner, hanging in the lobby of the Seattle University Student Center.

A Campus Culture of Activism: Does Seattle U Stand Out?

Naja Johnson, News Editor
October 12, 2022
Iran Protests Spark International Conversation

Iran Protests Spark International Conversation

Naja Johnson, News Editor
October 5, 2022
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