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Learn more about Finley Hill and get to know the person behind the posts you have read.
Finley has been a student at Highline College since fall 2025, and started writing for the ThunderWord in her second quarter. She has a background in journalism spanning over multiple years, previously being an editor, co-editor, writer, and photographer for her high school’s yearbook team. Outside of school, Finley has a large array of creative hobbies. You can usually find her drawing, painting, listening to music, crafting, writing, or falling asleep surrounded by all her art supplies. She intends to get her AA-DTA from Highline in 2027 before transferring to a four year university.
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A staple for local pop culture fans and cosplayers, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC) 2026 drew crowds exceeding 90,000 for the annual four-day event this past weekend. Featuring celebrity panels, local artists, and various activities, there was a place for everybody.
Looking beyond the crowds, this event displays deeper value: A community interconnected through art, shaping a space where creativity and self-expression is not only accepted, but encouraged.
On Feb. 28, Israel and the U.S. issued strikes on Iran, specifically targeting nuclear facilities. This attack resulted in the death of over 200 Iranian citizens, and the recently confirmed assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. These actions caused an eruption of protests around the world.
Hundreds of local protesters gathered throughout downtown Seattle in direct response, opposing government-issued violence against citizens, highlighting growing concerns regarding the U.S. government.
Being deemed as “Gen Z’s Princess Diana” is a strong title, but one that has been consistently applied to Rama Duwaji. A Syrian illustrator and animator based in Brooklyn, N.Y., Duwaji has risen to cultural prominence alongside her husband Zohran Mamdani, the newly inaugurated mayor of New York City.
Approaching this newfound position of popularity with quiet intentionality, Duwaji has captivated the public just weeks after being placed in the public political sphere. She quickly gained admiration for her activism, artistic eye, and relatability to the general population.
The release of “Wuthering Heights” (2026), starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, prompted outrage among the general public, being described as a disgusting and inaccurate portrayal of the 1847 novel by Emily Bronte. Despite director Emerald Fennell clarifying she intended to create a “loose interpretation”, it still sparks curiosity regarding the ethics of altering such a staple of English literature.
While much of this adaptation has faced criticism, many debates stem from the undeniable misrepresentation of multiple characters – both in appearance and personality.
One card, thousands of benefits: it almost seems too good to be true! When signing up for a King Country library card not only do you gain immediate access to a multitude of free resources, benefits, and experiences, but you do it all while supporting local communities.
The process is simple: if you’re a resident of King County, you automatically qualify for an all-access library card. Just fill out the information requested on the application and wait patiently for it to arrive!
Seattle’s new mayor Katie Wilson was recently sworn into office – the first Seattle inauguration in over a decade that’s been open to the public. Coming from a background of activism and advocacy, Wilson plans to make Seattle a city by the people, for the people. “This is your city,” she declared to the crowd during her inauguration ceremony.
Wilson, 43, is the youngest Seattle mayor in a generation. Building the foundation of her administration on affordability and community for all Seattle citizens, she has a decidedly different approach to city leadership. After narrowly beating the opposing candidate Bruce Harrell by just 2000 votes, Wilson claims the position of Mayor after her first time running.