ORIGINAL SATIRE/Published via The Needling (3/10):

In a bold and unexpected move for the global coffee empire, Starbucks celebrated Women’s History Month today by finally releasing its iconic mermaid mascot from captivity back into Puget Sound.

ORIGINAL SATIRE/Published via The Needling (11/30):

North Seattle philanthropists rejoiced today when they learned police had swept a large homeless encampment just in time for their 6th Annual Walk to End Homelessness 5K this weekend.

MMC alumna Jess Agi ’10, who graduated with a BA in Communication Arts, has recently become the Executive Director of the Children’s Campaign Fund(opens in a new tab). Now in a leadership role of the Washington State-based nonpartisan PAC, Agi orchestrates the strategic plan for the organization, working with endorsed candidates to pass bills and legislature that address the issues faced by developing youths.

As our state – together with our nation – grapples with the devastating impacts of a global pandemic, economic crisis, and reckoning with systemic racial injustice, the Washington State Legislature must come to the realization that investment in early childhood education (ECE) is a vital part of how we can move forward.

Elections were held for an officer position and Standing Committee chairs. Jessica Agi was elected 4th Vice Chair, Scott Forbes was elected to the Rules Committee, Amber King to the Platform Committee and Nathanial Block to Credentials.

His campaign manager Jessica Agi spoke on his behalf. Citing Liias’s deep community roots, Agi said that he “understands middle-class families because he grew up in one.” She reiterated his strong commitment to jobs, mental health, gun reform, cutting property taxes, maintaining financial reserves, and his efforts to end conversion therapy.