Seattle celebrates Women’s History Month (WHM) across the city with exhibitions, group events, and festivals across the region. These events highlight the history of women’s fight for equality and equity, while addressing ongoing issues such as the wage gap, gender-based violence, and reproductive rights.

WHM takes place every March, recognizing the achievements of women throughout history and the ongoing struggle for gender equality.

The SAT is a standardized test used to assess academic readiness, but for students who perform well in school yet struggle with timed exams, it can serve as an unfair barrier in college admissions, especially with those who aren’t as successful during exams, such as myself.

For high school students, the SAT is a defining moment in the college application process. It serves as a standardized measure that colleges use to compare applicants from different educational backgrounds. While some institutions have adopted test-optional policies, many still consider SAT scores an important factor in admissions and financial aid decisions.

Groundhog Day, observed annually on Feb. 2, has origins that intertwine ancient European traditions with American customs. The day is marked by the belief that if a groundhog sees its shadow, winter will continue for six more weeks, while an overcast sky signals an early spring.

Though today it is largely seen as a lighthearted tradition, its roots date back centuries to weather lore and religious observances.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were institutions established to provide higher education for Black students before desegregation, playing a crucial role in Black history by expanding access to education and professional opportunities.

HBCUs were founded in response to the systemic exclusion of African Americans from mainstream higher education. These institutions created opportunities for African Americans to pursue careers that were otherwise inaccessible.

White Day, celebrated on March 14, is a holiday in several Asian countries where men give gifts to women in return for the chocolates or presents they received on Valentine’s Day. This tradition is common in Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and China.

The origins of White Day trace back to Japan in 1978 when the National Confectionery Industry Association launched it as a marketing campaign to promote sweets.

Snow, rain, wind, and sun, all within an hour is enough to give the squirrels whiplash. However, there are clear scientific reasons behind these rapid changes.

Snowfall is one of the most unpredictable aspects of winter weather. One night, heavy snow blankets the ground, only for it to melt the next day, followed by another round of fresh snowfall. This constant fluctuation can be frustrating for those hoping for a stable winter landscape, especially in the Seattle area.

Since returning to office, Donald Trump has taken several controversial actions that have attracted public attention.

These actions include mass deportation efforts, attempting to end birthright citizenship, imposing tariffs that strained relations with Colombia, withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement again, and rolling back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. 

In the wake of the TikTok ban, a new app has emerged as one of the top downloaded apps across Google and Apple app stores, despite political fears of Chinese access to U.S. data. Rednote, known in China as Xiaohongshu, which translates to English as “Little Red Book,” calls into question the attitudes of American citizens in comparison with the Anti-Chinese actions of the new administration.