Have you ever felt the warmth of Seattle? Exploring and roaming around the city for three years, the lively cultural diversity never stops fascinating me. The one-night cultural gala held at the Benaroya Hall was…
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Meditating: mindfulness practices for enlightenment and overcoming life’s challenges
Francisco FonsecaMindfulness, an ancient practice rooted in Buddhist traditions, has gained significant popularity as a powerful tool for enhancing mental well-being, alleviating anxiety, and navigating the complexities of life. As an international student dealing with everything…
It wasn’t hard to spot where the Punk Rock Flea Market (PRFM) was happening as I neared the intersection of 3rd and Pine in downtown Seattle. A small crowd of people sporting leather jackets, spikes,…
Seattle is known for its rainy, gloomy winters, sometimes referred to as the “Big Dark” due to limited daylight hours. Despite the weather, there are still plenty of activities to do during the dark months…
A questionable modern spin on Baroque music: Seattle Opera opens season with Handel’s Alcina
Sophia BruscatoEvery time I experience live music, something shifts inside of me. That wasn’t any different for Seattle Opera’s opening night of “Alcina” — composed by Frideric Handel and libretto by Riccardo Broschi — on Oct. 14.…
Different types of reading experiences are perfectly encapsulated within different seasons. However, summer becomes one of those times in the year that leads us into a realm of transformation. We find ourselves in a period…
Through the simplicity of life comes an unsaid urgency to embrace the mundane. In novel-writing, there tends to be a large expectation to follow Freytag’s Pyramid in order to tell a story. As exciting as…
Warning: contains minor spoilers Plagiarism is an ongoing topic in the literary world, from Emma Cline being accused of stealing her ex-boyfriend’s notes for what would become the blockbuster novel “The Girls,” to Ian McEwan…
★★☆☆☆ Saying I love Super Mario is an understatement. The globally admired Italian plumber has impacted many children’s lives, especially if you were born in the ‘90s, and it remains a cultural phenomena to this…