Into the Fire and Flames
From heavy metal novice to Dragonforce Junkie in one night
By Becca Fine
There are two Showboxes in Seattle. There’s the one downtown, with flashy signs that boast of big-name bands soon to come. Then there’s the seedy one in Sodo. Tucked away between train tracks and industrial buildings, only someone who’s searching would see it.
Published November 14, 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
Is It Supposed to Do That?
Five truly disgusting internet gems
By Sam Koelle
The cold months are a time to give thanks. We are grateful for food, faith, and presents. This holiday season, let us also be thankful that we’ve never observed a part of our body randomly dangling. Whenever you whine about cutting yourself or stubbing your toe, remember these ill-fated warriors
Published November 14, 2008 - Sports
World of More-Craft
Exploring the virtual world of addicts
By Johannes Harkins
I remember the feeling. I remember stepping onto the glorious plains of Azeroth, the whole world my proverbial oyster. Call me a nerd, but in seventh grade, I spent my time patrolling the Barrens and questing deep into the hours of the night. World of Warcraft ate up my all time.
Published November 14, 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
Liberty and Justice for All
It's more doable than you might think
By Anna Miller
A few weeks ago, I went on my third Cultural Relations retreat, this time as a leader. Watching the program through a new light confirmed to me that it continues to be uniting and life-changing. But the polarization at Garfield is silently screaming that something is wrong.
Published November 14, 2008 - Opinion
Ink On My Mind
Tales of Tattoos
By Hannah Rusk
Tattoos have been a part of culture throughout history, symbolizing religion, social status, achievements and crimes, among other things. In our society, where tattoos used to shock, they have become mainstream. Messenger takes a look into the stories behind the ink.
Published November 14, 2008 - Focus
“I Got Mugged”
An all-too-common phrase
By Kate Guenther
Junior Raymond* said he was waiting outside Ezell’s when someone walked up and demanded that he give them a dollar. He said no, but the boy kept pushing, asking him again and again; following him into Ezell’s, down the street and to the bus stop, gathering friends as he went. After a few blocks Raymond tried to give up, bringing out his his wallet to hand over the dough.
Published November 14, 2008 - News
Wedding Crashers!
OK, so we didn’t ACTUALLY crash a wedding
By Zach Wener-Fligner
The other day, I started thinking about the years ahead. I expect the future to bring great things. I’m talking teleportation, smellevision, and maybe even something better than Facebook. Also in the future, I want to have a wedding. That’s crucial.
Published November 14, 2008 - Features
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
With a title so clever, how could the movie fail?
By Johannes Harkins
As I walked into the exclusive screening of Madagascar 2, I didn’t really know what to expect. As the lights dimmed and the toddlers behind me insistently described their hunger to their parents, my expectations weren’t high.
Published November 14, 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
Like a Herd of Elephants
Behind the Sounder’s green and blue
By Hannah Zieve
It’s only a few minutes in to the first half and the Atlanta Silverbacks goalie already looks mad. Not just a “this is kind of annoying but I’ll deal with it” mad, but an “I really want to go and murder someone” mad.
Published November 14, 2008 - Features
Rats!
Hordes of sewer vermin swarm through the walls of our school
By Ian Sanquist
The rat that met its demise in Louviere’s cabinet ventured far from the lower levels. By the time it reached the third floor, its journey had been long and arduous, with little food. It stopped where it was and died. The next day, there was a stench.