Opinion

by Kyra-lin Hom

The term 'groupthink' was first coined in 1952 by William H. Whyte, Jr. to imply a type of rationalized conformity. Twenty years later, Dr. Irving Janis published the first compendium of early research on the topic. Since…MORE

By Kyra-lin Hom

As every Hallmark card proclaims, the holiday season is a time for families and feel goods. But the rest of us know that those things don't always come so easy. Forced dysfunctional family gatherings are even common fodder…MORE

By Isaac Orr

Smoking, obesity, exposure to toxic chemicals: Which of these factors do you think plays the biggest role in determining how deadly prostate cancer will be in a given situation? The correct answer is none of them. The most…MORE

By Marjorie Young

As someone who watches the news on a regular basis, it is truly a challenge not to be overwhelmed with the negative: murder, terrorism, plagues, scandal, inept or self-serving politicians, all endlessly on exhibit. It…MORE

By Kyra-lin Hom

Unless someone gives you extremely specific, play-by-play instructions, there is no such thing as a perfect gift. There is no infallible checklist, no users' guide, and certainly no set amount of money you have to spend. It…MORE

By Georgie Bright Kunkel

To be special is to be at the right place at the right time. Every famous person had the intelligence and ingenuity to stand out from the crowd in some special way. It was the person who found themselves in the…MORE

I Can Prove the Seahawks Will Make the Playoffs (and Please Buy Real Estate).

By Matt Parker

Dear Fellow 12’s,

I wanted to let you know that I can perfectly predict both the Seahawks results and the Washington State real…MORE

By Kyra-lin Hom

One of the first things you learn as a freelance artist is how many people expect you to work for free. Americans talk a good game when it comes to valuing the arts, but very few people are willing or able to put their…MORE

By Kyra-lin Hom

Jumping into the middle of a good story is difficult. The main characters have already been introduced. The premise has already been laid out. Usually most of the rules of the world have already been established. And it…MORE

Proposition 1 is a school bond that is on the ballot in the upcoming election, and it is imperative to the future of the Highline School District that it is passed. The bond covers much-needed improvements to our schools, such as rebuilding 91…MORE