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Seattle University's student newspaper since 1933

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Seattle University's student newspaper since 1933

The Spectator

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor

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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
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
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
A New Decade; Forming Achievable Resolutions

A New Decade; Forming Achievable Resolutions

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
January 16, 2020
"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
HuiLing Yang, Seattle U graduate alumna.

Former Student Demands Accountability After Alleged Mishandling of Discrimination Case

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
October 31, 2019
Reflecting on Breitbart’s Plagiarism of Spectator Coverage

Reflecting on Breitbart’s Plagiarism of Spectator Coverage

Josh Merchant, Investigative 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
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
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
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
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
EMILY MOZZONE• THE SPECTATOR

Stop, Drop, And Retrograde: The Truth About Mercury

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
March 6, 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
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
CONNOR MERRION • THE SPECTATOR

Catholic Community Reckons with Nationwide Abuse Crisis

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
December 7, 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
LIZETTE CASTAÑO • THE SPECTATOR

Resiliency Takes Center Stage at Gender Justice Center Kickoff

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
October 24, 2018
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
NICK TURNER• THE SPECTATOR

City Hearing Opens Legal Path to Challenge Youth Jail

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
May 25, 2017
MANDY RUSCH • THE SPECTATOR

Chapel Choir Celebrates Twenty Years with CD

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
May 18, 2017
EMILY MOZZONE • THE SPECTATOR

SU Healthcare Debate Provides Context, New Perspectives

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
May 10, 2017
NICK TURNER • THE SPECTATOR

Finding a Place to Call Home: Students Struggle to Find Gender-Inclusive Housing on Campus

Anna Kaplan and Josh Merchant
May 3, 2017
NICK TURNER • THE SPECTATOR

Upperclassmen Still Struggle to Find Housing Off Campus

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
May 3, 2017
TESS RISKI • THE SPECTATOR

Survivors Speak Out at ‘Take Back the Night’

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
April 19, 2017
ELISE WANG • THE SPECTATOR

Clothesline Project Offers Outlet for Survivors of Assault

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
April 12, 2017
PHOTO COURTESY OF CAFÉ AMBIENTAL

Student-Run Café Ambiental Seeks to Empower Coffee Farmers

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
April 5, 2017
JESSICA DOMINGO • THE SPECTATOR

President Sundborg Addresses Divestment at SSA Event

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
March 8, 2017
SAMIRA SHOBEIRI • THE SPECTATOR

MRC Hosts Quarterly College-Wide Discussion on Race

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
March 1, 2017
VIA DC ENTERTAINMENT

Critic’s Corner: Lego Batman Review

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
February 22, 2017
NICK TURNER • THE SPECTATOR

Citizens of SU: University Strives to Welcome All

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
February 16, 2017
ELISE WANG • THE SPECTATOR

Campus Ministry Event Addresses Islamophobia

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
February 8, 2017
JESSICA DOMINGO • THE SPECTATOR

Planned Parenthood Event Calls for Action

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
January 25, 2017
NICK TURNER • THE SPECTATOR

University Alters Food Policy After Hearing Concerns

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
January 18, 2017
KYLE KOTANI • THE SPECTATOR

New Policy: Bon App to Cater Cultural Events

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
January 11, 2017
ANNIE CHANG • THE SPECTATOR

“Soup With Substance” On Unionization

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
November 16, 2016
MANDY RUSCH • THE SPECTATOR

Dance Your Way Into Fall

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
November 9, 2016
IMAGE COURTESY OF NBC NEWS

Critic’s Corner: Ava Duvernay’s “13th”

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
November 2, 2016
Critic's Corner: The White Helmets, The Siege at Jadotville

Critic’s Corner: The White Helmets, The Siege at Jadotville

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
October 19, 2016
CECI ESTELA • THE SPECTATOR

State Initiative Aims to Get Big Money Out of Local Politics

Josh Merchant, Investigative Editor
October 12, 2016
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