Politics Field Notes from Olympia: Moeties, closed-door caucus meetings and our open government ideal Legislative caucuses are off limits to the press and public, including anthropologists. by David Price / March 19, 2015
Politics Field Notes from Olympia: What if lawmakers were more like the people they serve? State Sen. Andy Hill, a prototypical Washington legislator: white, male, well-educated and well to do. Not that there's anything wrong with that. by David Price / February 26, 2015
Politics Field Notes from Olympia: Legislating virtual worlds Laws about taxing or not taxing online sales are an example of a cultural invention that dictates the way we view and behave in the "real" world. by David Price / February 22, 2015
Politics Field Notes from Olympia: The power of language and the "fear grimace" Facial expressions and posture send signals about relationships and power dynamics. by David Price / February 12, 2015
Politics Field Notes from Olympia: An anthropologist in the state capital An anthropologist in the capital, studying state lawmakers in their natural habitat. by David Price / February 11, 2015
Politics A hockey town? Seattle's enthusiasm for the sport already includes UW hockey club The University of Washington's club hockey team won their conference tournament. by Mike Henderson / February 16, 2012
Politics Penn State's cratering of college football: real lessons to be learned? UW loses, the Cougars win, but on college football's darkest day when it was hard to care about the games. by Mike Henderson / November 13, 2011
Culture Reclaim an NBA team for Seattle? Is this a fantasy in our confused political state? Lawmakers dream they'll see the Sonics back in Seattle, alive as you or me. But imagine the ire of Tim Eyman if it involves taxing needy athletes! by Mike Henderson / May 25, 2011
Politics UW basketball player investigation: Athletes need some education As a recent UW matter suggests, athletes could use some advice about relationships with young women they have just met. All young men, in fact, should check a woman's age before making certain moves. by Mike Henderson / February 6, 2011
Politics Pinch yourself: Two Seattle football wins in one weekend! The Huskies take the Apple Cup, and the Hawks beat the Panthers. Dare we hope for both a college bowl game and an NFL playoff spot? by Mike Henderson / December 5, 2010