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Tacoma Rising Challenge brings student teams to UW Tacoma to pitch ideas for Pacific Avenue

The Tacoma Rising Challenge returned to UW Tacoma at William Phillip Hall (WPH) on April 24, bringing students, business mentors and community leaders to campus for a daylong competition focused on ...
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“Sweet Charity” dazzles at Tacoma Musical Playhouse

Tacoma Musical Playhouse transports audiences to 1960s New York with “Sweet Charity” By Ella Walken. Though many know the song “Big Spender” from endless covers and its ca ...
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Five student positions open at UW Tacoma

UW Tacoma students can apply for five paid positions across several departments before late April and mid-May deadlines. By M.J. Cameron. UW Tacoma is hiring five student position ...
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Noah Kahan’s new album sets the tone for a melancholy spring

Coming off the viral success of his last album released in 2022 “Stick Season,” Noah Kahan’s fourth studio album, “The Great Divide” released at midnight EST April 24. The album was announced back in ...
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UW Tacoma Earth Day Celebration received positively

UW Tacoma’s Earth Day Celebration brought together wellness and sustainability-related presentations and activities. By Kai ...
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UW avoids proposed 3% state funding cut; UW Tacoma still models reductions in fiscal year 2027 budget planning

Bob Ferguson proposed a 3% cut to UW funding for FY 2027, but UW says lawmakers used a one-time, net-neutral budget shift to avoid larger reductions. UW Tacoma is still model ...
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Washington’s new bill aims to address homelessness

Washington is attempting to address the homelessness crisis not only by providing funding but also by focusing on housing availability. Washington’s House Bill 2266 was signed into law March 27. The ...
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ASUWT election season: who’s running, the debates and more

ASUWT election season has started with two primary tickets: the ACT ticket and the ICE is Bad ticket. By Michaela Ely. ASUWT election season kicked off with a candidate tabling ev ...
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Touching grass: outdoor recommendations for students

Spring has sprung and with the recent increase in sunshine and the appearance of warmer temperatures, it’s time to start getting outside and increasing our vitamin D levels. Washington provides access ...
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Cat & Rabbitt to return to Tacoma

Cat & Rabbitt Cake Shop is returning to Tacoma with a new location inside the Museum of Glass this spring through a partnership with Sliced Deli and chef Kyle Campisi. The shop will offer monthly ...
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Managing editor resigns after cat dispute over newsroom leadership

As the managing editor of The Tacoma Ledger, I am formally announcing my resignation in this week’s issue. The decision was not easy, and I will miss working with the staff. The decision followed a ...