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Union's Program Helps Vets Work
(The Skanner, 12/4/2008)
The article looks at the VIP (Veterans in Piping Program) Program, which is a national job training program that assists veterans in obtaining sustainable job skills. I interviewed multiple sources to see how this program assists veterans recently home from Iraq in dealing with the changes from military to civilian life.

Utility Discount Program
(The Skanner, 11/25/2008)
This article looks at how the city of Seattle expanded the utility discount program to a greater portion of its citizens due to economic hardships and the coming winter months.

Report Tries to Assess Gang and Youth Violence
(The Skanner Newspaper, 8/20/2008)
A new report says gang violence is building — five gang related murders have been investigated already this year — and the best solution to the problem is more resources for youth.

Feds Short Reserve Veterans
(The Skanner Newspaper, 7/30/2008)
A recent government audit by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs concluded that when these veterans return home, their medical and other veteran’s benefits are not handled the same as active duty personnel.

ACORN
(The Skanner Newspaper, 7/17/2008)
On a recent Tuesday evening, homeowners at risk of foreclosure attended a housing intake at The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now office in Burien. The homeowners were from a variety of ethnic, social and age backgrounds. All, however, shared the same worries about regarding the

A Plan To Honor the Slain
(Capitol Hill Times, 4/26/2006)
A cover article for the local Capitol Hill Times which looks at the efforts of the Seattle Memorial Temple to create a memorial to honor those slain in the seven slain in the Capitol Hill Massacre.

B & O in Limbo
(Capitol Hill Times, 4/19/2006)
A cover article which looks at the possible sale of the B & O Espresso's building and what effects that would have on the surrounding community.

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The Black Hollies: NY's Finest
(Red Telephone, 10/10/2008)
Profile and interview with New York's up and coming psych rock band, the Black Hollies.

McLeod Residence: High Style and a Stiff Drink
(F & A Magazine, 7/13/2008)
The McLeod Residence opened in early 2007 as a private social club and art gallery, catering to members who could interact and create together. Housed in a converted apartment building, each room is a different part of a former residence.

Two local galleries offer free exhibits
(The Spectator, 5/10/2006)
An art feature looking at two local galleries, the Frye Art Gallery and the Henry Art Gallery.

Five Powerful and Relevant Foreign Films
(The Spectator , 4/1/2006)
A Film Feature for the Spectator, Seattle University's student newspaper. Highlights four foreign films that are outside the pantheon of usual student film tastes.

Gluecifer
(Backfire Magazine, 4/1/2000)
A feature interview and article on the Norwegian rock band, Gluecifer. This band was at the forefront of the Scandanvian rock movement on the late 1990s which also included Soundtrack of Our Lives, The Hellacopters and the Hives.

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Michael Parenti Article
(The Red Telepone, 10/10/2008)
An interview with Michael Parenti, a political thinker, lecturer, and author of over 20 books. He discusses the role of dissent and radical opinion, the idea of objectivity and the lack of political economic content throughout the United States political system.

Ambassador Ivan Vujacic Interview
(The Internationalist (Seattle), 5/31/2007)
An intriguing interview with the Serbian Ambassador to the United States, Ivan Vujacic, on Serbia's future and its policy on Kosovo. Published in the Internationalist, a local non-profit magazine in Seattle, WA.

Election Lacks Color: Despite momentum from Obama, few step up locally
(The Skanner Newspaper, 8/14/2008)
Washington State has long been a leader among states to grant the right to vote to those who could not. However, in its 119 years as state, it has been historically under-represented by minorities and has yet to elect a Black candidate to a national congressional seat.

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Iran Should develop nuclear energy
(The Spectator, 11/30/2005)
An opinion piece on the reasons why Iran should be allowed to develop a peaceful nuclear energy program.

Whatever happened to America's motto 'give me your tired, your poor'?
(The Spectator, 11/2/2005)
An opinion piece looking at the issue of private militias patrolling American borders.

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Zags hold off the scrappy Portland Pilots, win 81-78
(MyNorthwest.com/KIRO ESPN Radio, 1/10/10)
An article covering the Gonzaga - University of Portland game. It was West Conference match-up featuring the #18 ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs against the underrated Portland Pilots. It was published on the College Hoops portion of MyNorthWest.com, the online
arm of KIRO 710 ESPN radio.

Heard Receives an Offer From the Huskies
(Husky Digest, 3/19/2008)
Tony Heard is a powerful running back out of Western Washington for the class of 2009. With an impressive season behind him, he is eagerly looking to the future.

Qualls had stand out sophomore season
(Husky Digest, 3/27/2007)
Profile on one of Oklahoma's high school basketball prospects for 2007, Matt Qualls

Luther Leonard Profile
(Husky Digest, 2/26/2007)
Evergreen's Luther Leonard is fast becoming one of the top prospects coming out of Washington state in 2008

It's World Cup Time
(The Spectator, 5/18/2006)

Move aside Alexander, we can do it without you
(Spectator Newspaper Seattle, WA, 1/16/2006)
An article debating the prowess of Shaun Alexander. Note that this was written during the Seahawks Superbowl run during the 2005 season, during his MVP season. He was released from the team three injury-prone seasons later.