College voters: Increased importance and expanding turnout Since the 2016 presidential election, voter turnout among college students has been steadily increasing. Take the last midterms for example: In 2018, 40 percent of registered college students voted. It’s too early to tell if that trend will continue during this midterm election, but what can this trend tell us about the power of college students as a voting block? Libby Denkmann Play AudioListen 24 mins
Seattle Colleges' multi-million dollar budgeting blunder draws ire of staff Typically, a college system would be happy to discover millions of dollars in savings. But the recent revelation that Seattle Colleges was only facing a fraction of its projected budget deficit is causing frustration among staff, who faced the threat of job loss and program cuts. Hans Anderson Play AudioListen 20 mins
DIY rape kits are gaining popularity on college campuses. But are they reliable? Commercially sold, do-it-yourself sexual assault kits are gaining popularity on college campuses. Makers of the kits have marketed them as an alternative option to sexual assault kits conducted in a hospital setting. But health officials and some sexual assault advocacy groups say the kits stand to create more problems than they solve, and are warning people not to use them. Angela King Play AudioListen 5 mins
Fall semester is underway. That's when most campus sexual assaults happen The window between the start of fall semester and Thanksgiving break is what advocates against sexual violence refer to as the "red zone." More than half of all campus sexual assaults occur during this period, according to the sexual assault advocacy group Shattering the Silence. Angela King Play AudioListen 7 mins
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan provides more than just debt relief There's a lot more to the White House's plan than debt cancellation for folks making under $125,000 per year, including a big change in how student loans rack up interest under some repayment programs. Hans Anderson Play AudioListen 19 mins
With the PAC-12 shakeup, what will happen to UW and WSU? Paige Browning talks with sportswriter Art Thiel about what the recent PAC-12 shakeup means for the University of Washington and Washington State University Paige Browning Play AudioListen 6 mins
With tuition up and enrollment down, many are asking, 'Is college worth it?' High schoolers across the state are gearing up for the ceremonial walk across stage - the hand shake, the diploma, throwing their little hat into the air. And these grads are prepping for the numerous times they’ll be asked “so what are you doing next?” Libby Denkmann Play AudioListen 28 mins
Students and staff protest Seattle Pacific University's ban on LGBTQ employees Thursday marked the third day of sit-in protests by Seattle Pacific University students and staff over LGBTQ rights. The demonstrations began after the university's board of trustees voted on Monday to reinforce a ban on hiring LGBTQ employees. Paige Browning
Trade programs at Seattle Central avoid the axe, for now Seattle community colleges have been facing enrollment declines for the past few years. At a recent budget forum, Seattle Central College leaders say they’re facing a $15 million dollar deficit. And without new funding options, they’re proposing deep cuts. Ruby de Luna Play AudioListen 2 mins
Wall Street Is Paying Over $100,000 To Junior Bankers. For Many, That's Not Enough Wall Street has a big problem on its hands: Many of the young people it needs to fill its talent pool are having doubts about working in the industry. David Gura Play AudioListen 5 mins
