Sonora and her son Sahir Jha’s share a literary collection ranging from Hindu religious texts to the latest book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series. (Photo by Seth Halleran)

Erik Erickson is a junior at the University of Washington majoring in journalism and business and also works for The Daily as well as the Everett Herald. He is a lifelong sports fan who bleeds purple and gold. Go Dawgs!