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An illustration of a student sitting at their desk, tempted by the idea of using artificial intelligence platforms for their coursework. At Western Washington University, many professors prohibit the use of AI platforms such as ChatGPT for assignments. // Illustrated by Julia Chapman
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February 11Idris Goodwin rapped a freestyle after the “King of the Neuroverse” performance on Jan. 23, 2026, night one of hip-hop theater weekend. Brian Quijada, co-creator of “Mexodous,” created the live-looped beats for Goodwin to perform to. // Photo by Cody Sauter
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February 11Playwright Idris Goodwin explaining the process of writing “King of the Neuroverse” and adapting it into a play during Western’s summer Test Kitchen with Professor and Theater Department Chair Rich Brown on Jan. 23, 2026. // Photo by Cody Sauter
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February 11A collection of students, alumni and faculty performing Idris Goodwin’s “King of the Neuroverse” at hip-hop theater night one on Jan. 23, 2026. List Left to Right: Professor and Theater Department Chair Rich Brown, Logan Liteky, Ava Nicholas, Ella Newborn, Adrianna Agudelo, and Mattie English. // Photo by Cody Sauter
