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What Boeing machinists' rejection means for labor
Jake Rosenfeld, a professor of sociology at the University of Washington who studies labor, said that Boeing may not have been negotiating, but rather, looking for a way out of Washington.11/15/2013 | KUOW -
Before Typhoon Haiyan, a city's rich history
The hard-hit Philippines coastal city of Tacloban may now be known for grim images of devastation and shattered lives caused by Typhoon Haiyan. But before the storm hit, the city was a thriving commercial center with a colorful and proud history, says prof. Vicente Rafael.11/14/2013 | The Wall Street Journal -
US crushes 6 tons of illegal ivory to send message to poachers
Anti-poaching advocates will have to contend with the voracious appetite for accessories and art made from ivory in Asia - especially in China, which represents the largest market for illegal tusks and carvings, said Samuel Wasser11/14/2013 | NBC News -
Major national companies try "sponsorship" as new hammer to break glass ceiling
"I think the sex difference in stereotype strength says something about the extent to which gender stereotypes are established in girls early in life but reinforced pretty continuously thereafter," said Tony Greenwald11/14/2013 | The Washington Post -
Why we're seeing such wild swings in election results
Matt Barreto says it's common for races to swing a percentage point or two in the days after election night, but this last election was unusual.11/13/2013 | KPLU -
Three Huskies football players explore their heritage with Burke Museum
Huskies John Timu, Hau'oli Kikaha and Danny Shelton take a weekly independent-study class at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture.11/12/2013 | Seattle Times -
New map put to the test
Seattle's new council districts were drawn up by former geography professor Richard Morrill. He says they were created with racial fairness as a top priority.11/11/2013 | Seattle Weekly -
Arts Dawg preview: The timeliness and timelessness of Fifth of July
A preview with director Valerie Curtis-Newton about what Arts Dawgs can expect at the upcoming School of Drama's performance "Fifth of July."11/10/2013 | Blog Down to Washington -
Graphic sex in "Blue Is the Warmest Color" not for kids
The film "Blue Is the Warmest Color," features long, detailed and explicit sexual scenes which earned it an NC-17 rating, but some critics say teens should see it. UW sociology professor Pepper Schwartz disagrees.11/08/2013 | CNN -
Arts Roundup: Music, lectures-- and the School of Drama's 'Fifth of July'
A look at the on-campus arts events from Nov. 7-14, 201311/07/2013 | UW Today