Autumn 2008
News Magazine of the UW Department of Communication
Jack Newman listens to feedback on one of Andrew Vait's songs that may make it onto the multi-instrumentalist's future EP. Vait hopes to shop the record to Northwest labels such as Barsuk and Sub Pop. (Nick Feldman)
By Nick Feldman
A collection of turntables, mixing boards and musical instruments lies on tables in the studio of Jack Newman, home of his Unite-One Productions. Newman was in the fourth grade when Tupac Shakur was killed. His teacher let the class leave. This was a class of 9-year-olds, most of whom were probably just happy to go home and play. But that day stuck in Newman's memory. Full story...
By Anusha Ghosh Roy
Here is a little good news on the economy: Students at the University of Washington are not having trouble getting federal loans. It seems hard to believe in the middle of this financial crisis, but that is the message for undergraduates from financial and career experts at the UW. Full story ...
Watch a video with Patrick Chidsey from the UW Career Center.
By Kendra Abernathy
“Seizures are frightening experiences for all involved. The first time my boyfriend witnessed a seizure, he thought I was dying or that my brain was going dead. That was my sixth seizure,” Sarah said, a UW student diagnosed with epilepsy at age 4 who wished to keep her last name confidential. Despite Sarah's determination to live a normal life, growing up with epilepsy has not been easy. Full story...
By Michael Jeremiah
Veronica Perez stands 12 yards away from the goal. The only thing between Perez and a Husky victory is the Arizona State goalkeeper, minding her line like a prison guard on high alert. Perez charges at the ball on the official's whistle, but her shot is deflected off the keeper. The ball bounces back to Perez, who powers the ball into the back of the net, giving the Huskies a 2-1 overtime victory. Full story...
Listen to a report on the soccer team.
Choosing to study abroad in Italy
Greeks implement 'Pursuit of Excellence'
Students build relationships in Christian housing
UW program lends students equipment
UW president excited for the future
Students protest at Emmert's Annual Address
Emmert wants to look toward future
Emmert discusses how university to address global issues
Sorority addresses improvements
Husky seniors experience postseason
Athletes juggle school, sports
Romar, players excited to get going
Seattleites see last presidential debate
McCain's plan causes 'grave concern'
Iraq War costing taxpayers trillions
UW seniors calm despite recession
Experts tackle financial crisis
Sub-prime loans cause of crisis
Emmert looks toward green future
UW study helps kids with domestic violence
Why adolescents talk the way they do
Fresh take on color processing
Legacy in plan to end homelessness
21 Run tradition continues despite risks
Colleges lack adequate treatment
Why fashion photoblogging matters
The articles for UWJournalism magazine were written by students in Communication 361, a reporting and writing course offered in the University of Washington’s Department of Communication. Some of the articles have appeared or will appear in other publications. Send comments to Randal A. Beam at rabeam@u.washington.edu