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Sep. 27
Print Edition for the week of
Sep. 27 - Oct. 10, 2017
Vol. 27, No. 4
Illustration by Christopher DeLorenzo, christophermonro.tumblr.com
Savage Love
At the Palace
by Dan Savage
Film/TV
Notable Films by Notable Directors at the Orcas Island Film Festival
by Charles Mudede
Though
The Force
Observes the Workings of a Police Department and Makes No Judgments, What We See Is Damning
For the Oakland Police Department, it's one scandal after another.
by Steven Hsieh
I, Anonymous
I, Anonymous: Your Drone Is Now My Ashtray
I kept your drone because you're a dick.
by Anonymous
Music
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard's Psych Rock Is Way Better Than Their Name
by Dave Segal
Billy Bragg's Pop and Politics Are as Topical As Ever
Best known as an '80s leftist folkie, he has never sounded timelier than he does in 2017.
by Sean Nelson
Free Will Astrology
September 27–October 3
by Rob Brezsny
Theater
No More Sad Things
Is a Surprising Play About a 32-Year-Old Woman Who Does Something Unacceptable
She sleeps with a 15-year-old. But the show is tender and hilarious. How is that possible?
by Rich Smith
Visual Art
Don't Miss Christopher Paul Jordan's Temporary Installation at Olympic Sculpture Park
by Emily Pothast
Books
Art Garfunkel's Memoir Is a Truly Bizarre Document
What Is It All but Luminous
is printed in a font that's a digital version of his handwriting.
by Sean Nelson
Food & Drink
Head to Wicked Chopstix for Lobster Pho and Obama Noodles
Fresh noodles—and perspective—at a Rainier Valley restaurant.
by Angela Garbes
Crossword Solution
Crossword Solution: "No Great Shakes"
by Brendan Emmett Quigley
Weed
If You Don't Have a Vape Pen, You're Doing It Wrong
These little devices will discreetly get you through any obstacle.
by Lester Black
Back To School 2017
How to Be in a Band
So you've decided to devote your downtime in college to becoming a musician. Here's what you need to know.
by Sean Nelson
Where to Get Delicious Food on a Student Budget
College is expensive. Luckily, these restaurants aren't.
by Stranger Staff
How to Complain About Seattle Like a Local
Five things you need to hate—and how to hate them correctly—if you want to fit in here.
by Heidi Groover
How to Do Drag in Seattle When You're Under 21
Bars are a drag for underage queens—but Seattle has a few options.
by Chase Burns
If You're Going to Try Drugs in College (and Let's Be Honest, You Probably Will), Here's What You Should Know
by Katie Herzog
Guess What? You Are Not Actually Smarter Than Your Professors
by Sean Nelson
A Guide to Seattle for International Students
You are probably filled with questions. Here are some answers.
by Steven Hsieh
The Stranger's 2017 Back to School Issue
Advice you won't get anywhere else about college, sex, drinking, drugs, and the city of Seattle.
by Christopher Frizzelle
See Those Mountains? Go Snowboarding
If you live in Seattle and you're not making the most of those mountains, you're doing it wrong.
by Dan Savage
How to Make a Political Difference While You're Still in College
by Eli Sanders
A Straight Guy's Guide to Not Raping People
We need to clear up a few misconceptions.
by Rich Smith
What People New to Seattle Need to Know About Our Transportation
by Amber Cortes
Where to See Live Music in Seattle If You're Under 21
A handy guide to all-ages venues.
by Anna Kaplan
What No One Told Me About Urinary Tract Infections Before I Went to College
Pee after sex. Always.
by Sydney Brownstone
How (and Why) to Become a Vegan in College
For One Thing, It's a Great Way to Piss Everyone Off
by Dave Segal