By Melisa Ferati Safety and freedom are two concepts often placed at opposite ends of a spectrum, whether in circumstances as frivolous as taking personality quizzes or as serious as surviving and navigating sociopolitical cycles determining the fate of human rights. Two states that should be able to feasibly coexist […]
The Reality of Dreaming: Worker Solidarity under Late Stage Capitalism
Co-written by Fern Roush and Melisa Ferati “If we wanted to dream, we would have to rest,” I say, turning the corner of my voice over my shoulder. My dog pulls a little on her leash, leading me forward, while one of my friends is a few feet behind me, […]
Cut Daisies Behind Closed Doors: America’s State of Grieving
Melisa Ferati In August, I lost a childhood friend and an uncle within the same week. The news of the two happened within four days of each other. It turned out that my friend had actually passed almost 3 weeks earlier, but my friends from back home wanted to wait […]
DECEMBER HOROSCOPES
DECEMBER HOROSCOPES It’s best to read the prediction for your ascendant/rising sign (your path) first, though you may find it helpful to read for your sun (how you see/conduct yourself) and moon (your emotional body) placements as well! If you do not know your rising sign or would like to […]
History and Homoeroticism: Taking a Look at Queer Coding in Horror Media
by Melisa Ferati The LGBTQ+ community has had quite the long-term relationship with the villains of the horror genre. From the homoerotic sexuality of vampires to the sympathetic creation of Dr. Frankenstein, the antagonists of horror primarily served as a reflection of heteronormative society’s perception of those who fell outside […]
Skyrocketing Prices for Housing in Olympia – Zillow and Friends to Blame?
By Melisa Ferati The 2021-2022 school year began Sep. 27. I began looking for housing in July for anything from 1–2-bedroom apartments to rooms being rented out. As of the first week of October, I am still searching – and so are many other students and local youths. Real-estate agent […]