Articles by Alyssa Brown
Disabled people should be treated as people first by the media
With the world being so vast, there is never enough time in a person’s life to see and experience it all. This leads to people often getting a lot of […]
Have fun at the blueberry farm
Nested in the heart of Lake Hills is a small yet bountiful 14-acre stretch of land called Larsen Lake Blueberry Farm. Open to the public for two months during the […]
West Seattle Summer Fest 2016
The Junction hosted their 34th annual West Seattle Summer Fest from July 8 to July 10. The event was free to the public and hosted hundreds of vendors and organizations, […]
Food deserts are a major issue
Food deserts are a growing problem in select areas around the country. They tend to occur in low income zones. What this means is that there is no access to […]
To make the biggest impact, start small
It is said that if one wants to better their surrounding circumstances they must first work on their inner self as an individual before any outer change can occur. This […]
Meowtropolitan mingles coffee, cats and cat lovers
Upon walking into the cafe portion of Meowtropolitan, one will notice they are aiming to set a particular mood. It was small but open with a lot of natural light […]
Info booths and donuts bring in the new quarter
Peer-to-Peer volunteers assisted students during the first three days of winter quarter. The Associated Student Government, Campus Activities Board and Office of Student Legislative Affairs handed out treats, and the […]
Open house introduces new students to clubs and departments on campus
Bellevue College hosted an open house on Jan. 8 to provide students with an opportunity to learn more about the campus. In the C Building lobby, the CAB and IT […]
Holiday pottery sale to benefit art students
For over 30 years the ceramics department has been hosting an annual holiday pottery sale that occurs on the Thursday following Thanksgiving. The contributing artists include ceramics instructors, current and […]
Don’t confuse sympathy with empathy
For those who feel a deep sense of empathy for everything around them probably understand that it’s a blessing, but every now and then it can be a curse. Often […]
Ending orca shows doesn’t stop mistreatment
There’s been a lot of talk about SeaWorld’s treatment of their animals for quite a few years. Most recently, SeaWorld stated that they plan to phase out their circus styled […]
De-criminalize drugs and prioritize public health
In a society where all drugs are decriminalized, a common picture that might come to mind is an increase of drug addicts, young, old and in between. One might imagine […]
The impact of hydroelectric dams
Amidst an abundance of power source alternatives, it’s hard to know exactly which ones are good and which are bad. While some methods may provide service to nearby towns and […]
Shrimp farming: A coastal catastrophe
In this day and age where practically every developed country has an open economy, it’s hard to know where every single piece of food or other products people purchase in […]
Turmeric: Super spice or common cooking herb?
Turmeric is a commonly used spice, most notably in Indian cuisine. Its bright golden color led it to become a popular dye for food as well as other crafts and […]