Player of the Issue: Jane Zanzig
By Carson Dunn
A couple hours of competition is child’s play for Jane Zanzig, who has for the past decade been competing in the sport of eventing.
Published May 30, 2008 - Sports
Seeds in the Sand
The Dalai Lama’s message falls flat
By Kate Guenther
Crowds filled Key Arena and Quest Field from April 12th through the 18th, drawn by celebrities like Dave Matthews and icons like the Dalai Lama, who spoke about how kindness could fit into everyday life.
Published May 30, 2008 - News
A Walk in the Park
Kinnear’s homeless reflect on high school drug use and life
By Cameron Alexander
A block away from the luxurious Victorian mansions of Queen Anne Hill is a park divided into two sections by a black chain link fence. Blackberry brambles guard every path, making access nearly impossible. The base of the incline levels out into the home of many homeless.
Published May 30, 2008 - Features
Think of the Children
Why can’t we put effort into choosing a leader?
By Tim Wilder
It’s no surprise that many Americans lack political knowledge. In most cases it would be fine for citizens to blunder around without knowing precisely what their leaders were up to. This year it’s not. This year there is an election.
Published May 30, 2008 - Opinion
The Beginning of an Era
New coach Ed Haskins brings young blood
By Danny Schwartz
Garfield recently hired Rainier Beach assistant Ed Haskins to coach the ’09-’10 basketball team. Haskins brings experience, pragmatism, and a winning mentality necessary to restore basketball glory to Garfield.
Published May 30, 2008 - Sports
Player Hater
By Sports Staff
Every sports fan always has a player that gets on their everlasting nerves. Maybe it’s because of their attitude, style of play, or appearance, but whatever it is, everyone has beef.
Published May 30, 2008 - Sports
Top 10 Reality TV Shows
By Maddie Boardman
A look at the best reality shows on television.
Published May 30, 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
Interview With a Legend
My wild Nas-chase
By Neil Eddington
I looked down at my phone again. The words “You get to interview Nas!!” were still there in a text from my mom. Nas’ publicist had left a message at my house approving an interview of the legend himself. I felt completely overwhelmed. My second thought: I’ve never done an interview in my life.
Published May 30, 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
Getting Stiffed by SIFF
Filmmakers find opportunity at alternative film festival
By Nick Thompson
The majority of filmmakers that submit their films to the Seattle International Film Festival are bound to be rejected. Though SIFF is the largest film festival in the US, it only accepts 400 entries each year. And as independent directors compete to earn national acclaim and distribution, 400 becomes a very small number.
Published May 30, 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
Quest for the Best: Facebook Group
By Arts Staff
A&E Staff has searched the depths of Facebook for the very best (and worst) groups.