Cup Check
STRIKE ONE University of Washington Husky fans seem to take a particular sadistic joy in seeing the failures of anyone associated with the University of Oregon. And OH BOY has there been plenty of fodder lately. Readers of Cup Check no doubt remember back in June when Oregon cornerback Cliff Harris was pulled
Arts
Where there is coffee there is often art, and art shapes our culture. Tacoma's coffee scene is expanding more and more every day. Just drive down Sixth Avenue and you'll spot the likes of Bluebeard, Caffe Dei, Satellite, Starbucks, Metronome, Valhalla, Forza and eventually Java Fusion. From big companies to
Stage
A Christmas Carol as adapted by James Venturini for Lakewood Playhouse is probably as close to the way Charles Dickens himself would adapt it for the stage if he were alive today. In his day, Dickens toured the world telling stories and reading from his books, so it is appropriate that
Features
Folks enjoy libations for a variety of reasons: in celebration of grand victories, during moments of mourning, sips simply hyphenating bites of a well-prepared meal. Really, a tasty spirit is all about history and good stories and Chambers Bay Distillery adopts this ideal. It all began at Hudtloff Junior High in
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Look, we're not going to sit here and make fun of colon cancer. That would be fucked up. Even we know that. But, like, does anyone else feel like maybe the folks behind the second annual Undy 5000 this Saturday at Cheney Stadium went a little overboard? Anyone else feel
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As the saying goes, "When in Graham, do as the dudes in Graham do." This Saturday, that'll mean plenty of "grazing" at the annual Grazing in Graham event, organized by the Graham Business Association. Expect everything that makes Graham great: BBQ, live music, classic cars and lots of grazing. And,
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Saturday at Pierce College the Dockyard Derby Dames throw down one last time for the year. First, the DYDD's Undertow will battle the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Bettie Brigade. Then, the evening's main event pits the DYDD's all-star team, Wave of Mutilation, against a collection of roller derby talent rarely seen, described
South Sound Cinema
Even for the traditionally prestigious holiday movie season, the rest of the 2017 calendar is loaded with Hall of Fame talent. I'm not talking about the actors, though dozens of the brightest stars in the world WILL be featured in upcoming films. I'm talking about the filmmakers: Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth)
Music
PUSA >>> Friday, Aug. 19 For 15 years, The Presidents of the United States of America have been rocking for their throngs of fans. And 2011 is no different. Before hitting up this year's Bumbershoot with the signature melodic pop punk that helped shape Pacific Northwest's alternative scene in the '90s, the
Music
"Whatever form you need, you know we has it," Element spits on "Intro (Welcome to the Gateway)," the first track off Second Family's latest album, Gateway Drug. El and partner in rhyme NoQuezt, together Second Family, are local street hip-hop heavyweights, a rep earned from their debut album Caskets &
Education
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - A new education center here will be dedicated in honor of Medal of Honor recipient John "Bud" Hawk in a ceremony Aug. 19. The 87-year-old former WWII Army sergeant is scheduled to attend the ceremony.The dedication ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at the "John
Music
I'm back! Sorry I missed you all last week. The Slayer/Rob Zombie/Exodus show took a lot out of me. (Or was it partying with Chris Cricket Johnson and the ladies after?) Besides seeing Exodus pull off the "Wall of Death" with Kerry King, and witnessing Rob Zombie with most of
News Front
With the extravagant meals and family gatherings of turkey day behind us and the glowing lights and sparkling wrapping paper of Christmas ahead of us, it's no wonder that families at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) are gearing up for the annual JBLM 5K Jingle Bell Jog & 1K Reindeer Romp. "The
Features
THING: Lemon bars Made by: Melanie Manista-Rushforth I just call her: Melanie Rushforth I will not: Respect her hyphenated name Mainly because: I'm lazy If it were up to me: I'd just call her Mel Which, actually: I will start calling her Mel No, wait: I don't like the name Mel But I do like: Her lemon bars It
Music
While I was down in Austin earlier this year for SXSW, one of the struggles of the festival was knowing where to go, who to see and when. Often, the best moments and discoveries came from blind luck - simply being in the right place at the right time. One day,
Jobs
Conrad Archuleta likes to get it done right the first time. The former infantry Soldier and general contractor is the founder of the Olympia-based painting, maintenance and remodeling company "A Personal Touch." The company's motto is "always get the job done right the first time," and based on its number of
Ragnet
In every issue of this fine rag my hack team of wannabe journalists and I tackle some of the most laughable criminal acts that have recently happened in our area. Then - if we're doing our job - we write about those crimes in a way that makes you chuckle,
Focus
SINGAPORE - Humid air dampened the uniforms underneath the Soldiers' combat gear as they darted out the back of a Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicle and began their clearing mission. After one of them kicked in the door to their target building, they poured into the structure, searching room-by-room for enemies. Soldiers of
News Front
The military lifestyle can be hectic; with countless obligations and a strong sense of dedication, tackling medical to-dos can take valued time out of soldiers' busy lives. Thankfully, Pacific Medical Centers (PacMed) is a provider of the United States Family Health Plan (USFHP), a TRICARE Prime option based on ease,
Jobs
Saying that language comes easily to Hagop Ouzounian is an understatement. Born in Lebanon to Armenian parents, Ouzounian, a former Army intelligence officer, speaks Armenian, Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, German and English. But these days, he is more likely to communicate using languages like Java, Visual Basic and C++. "Language comes easily," said
