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Waiting for Tear Gas
Henry Art exhibit documents the widespread protests set off by the World Trade Organization conference held in Seattle. More >
Wondrous Cold
An exhibit at the Burke Museum offers a glimpse at the life of researchers on the world's most hostile continent. More >
A Gift of Nature
The Washington Park Arboretum celebrates its 75th anniversary as one of the delights of the Pacific Northwest. More >

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Huskies shutout Cougars in Apple Cup

Jake Locker threw for 196 yards and a touchdown and ran for another 94 yards and a score, and Washington posted its first shutout of rival Washington State in 45 years with a 30-0 Apple Cup victory over the Cougars on Saturday night.
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News from the University of Washington

UW to be pilot site for smart grid technology
The goal of the project is to reduce energy costs for consumers, to make the energy grid stronger and more reliable and to increase accessibility to clean-low-cost renewable energy sources for homes and businesses. UW News »
Report: Climate change accelerating faster than expected
Ice sheets are melting more quickly and Arctic sea ice is disappearing much faster than previously projected. UW News »
Washington again posts excellent grad rates
It is widely known that the UW is recognized as one of the world's top academic and research institutions. But, what isn't quite as publicized is how successful its student-athletes are in the classroom. Husky Sports | Seattle P-I »
• UW among top-ranked schools in students studying abroad »
Lessons learned from a major study on herpes and HIV
Global health researcher Connie Celum discusses the findings of a major study that showed suppressing genital herpes doesn't prevent the transmission or acquisition of HIV. UWeek »
Coaches can shape young athletes' definition of success
A young athlete's ideas about success can be shaped by a coach's approach. UW News »
Smaller works featured at Lawrence gallery
A student show featuring smaller 2D & 3D work will be in the Jacob Lawrence Gallery through Dec. 5. The show, titled Does Size Matter?, is juried by Sylvia Wolf, director of the Henry Art Gallery. UWeek | UW Arts »