Soundgarden’s “Ultramega OK” rocks harder than ever
The seminal Seattle grunge legend’s debut release receives the refurbishment it deserves.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer
• March 7, 2017
“Watercolor” enthrones Porter Ray as Seattle hip-hop royalty

Porter Ray injects fire into the wet and gloomy Pacific Northwest rap scene.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager
• February 28, 2017
Johnny Cash preserves and furthers American melancholy

The 20th anniversary of “Unchained” brings the sweeping legacy of the infamous outlaw into perspective.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer
• November 8, 2016
”Nevermind:” 25 years of quintessential grunge rock

Nirvana’s iconic commercial hit marked a milestone on Sept. 24
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager
• September 24, 2016
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The somewhat controversial The WORD (or “Jesus Mural” as the students call it) was covered with a black tarp by Student Missionary Union...