As college tuition continues to rise for the fifth straight year, students from across Washington gathered to protest looming budget cuts to community and technical colleges.

The Puyallup campus pool table in the dining commons is no longer available for student use. It was closed Jan. 27 because of what college officials are calling persistent behavioral problems.

Transferring to a new college can be an extremely stressful situation. There are a million deadlines with no guarantee of being accepted to the colleges apply for. Take it from someone who’s been through the process before. Follow these tips and you’ll be on your way to a stress free transfer.

Jacob Bush and Katie Lane debate the pros and cons of voting

Blanchard lives in Satsop, Wash., and wakes at 4 a.m. to drive 70 miles to Pierce. Then when his work day is done, he drives the 70 miles back home. Total, he spends about $20 per day on gas.

Though cheerleading typically evokes images of mini-skirts and pompoms, the athleticism, finesse and strength encapsulated within the sport of cheer is widely recognized, particularly at the collegiate level.

Reporters Kristen Phillips and Jacob Bush analyze what men and women’s hair says about their personalities

With the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, the repeal of Prop 8 and the passage of Bill 6239 in Washington state, rights for gay and lesbian Americans have changed in the past few months.

Too often local theater is overlooked. Whenever people do decide to go to the theater, it’s typically to see a traveling broadway production.

Broadway is great, but the productions that are right next door are oftentimes just as good.

Humor is a large part of a person’s life. Living in Washington state where it’s cloudy most of the time, depression is becoming an epidemic in the Pacific Northwest. The best remedy for this is simple. All that’s needed is to exercise 17 simple muscles in your face and crack a smile.