Another symptom of ignorance
A 16-year-old Texan boy killed four people in a drunken car crash and claimed in court to be a victim of “affluenza”: the ignorant and unsustainable product of efforts to […]
Articles by Amanda Olson
“Persepolis,” film about a young girl’s life in revolutionary Iran
“Persepolis” is a French greyscale animated film directed by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud. It is based on Satrapi’s graphic novels, inspired by her own life growing up during a […]
New ASG President
When Zawdie Terry’s ASG presidency term was cut short, the ASG team held a meeting at which they voted “within [themselves] for somebody who was already on the student government […]
Candidates fight for student votes
On April 15, candidates for the Associated Student Government participated in the Election Kick Off where voting kiosks, food trucks and music were provided. Candidates each had a chance to […]
Funding for public transportation
For BC students who don’t rely on public transportation too often, King County Metro’s Proposition 1 talk could be a bunch of nonsense that doesn’t seem to mean anything. Unbeknownst […]
RECED: 260 Northwest Fitness Exploration
Peter Prescott, who is the Fitness Center director, Wellness Center program manager, among “too many” other things at Bellevue College, is teaching a class that will introduce students to a […]
The FARRM act: Inadequate solution
On Jan. 2 the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management, or FARRM Act, was passed in Congress, with about two-thirds of the committee voting yes. This act was designed to […]
Planetarium Shows
Imagine experiencing the vast, animated majesty and haunting emptiness of outer space from the comfort of home. Now imagine experiencing that same wonder from the warmth of Bellevue College’s own […]
Thai Cuisine at Araya’s Place
Located a few blocks away from Bellevue Square, Araya’s Place is a warm and surprisingly affordable way to kick out the winter chills with Thai cuisine. The place, unassuming from […]
Dance festival, Chop Shop: Bodies of Work
Chop Shop: Bodies of Work is an annual contemporary dance festival held at the Theatre at Meydenbauer. The event was created in 2008 by Eva Stone—choreographer, dance instructor, lecturer and […]
Asian Pacific Islander Student Association
Fall 2013 saw the Asian Pacific Islander Student Association’s kick-off and initiation. APISA director, Yukimi Mizuno, shared, “Our mission is to create an inclusive community that provides service in order […]
Life is squishy and stress hurts the heart and soul
If someone asked you what the most intriguing and complicated challenge you’ve ever faced was, how would you respond? You might pause to ponder; you wouldn’t want to be hasty. […]
Student Profile: Victor Houssa, “Distinguished Delegate”
Bellevue College student Victor Houssa was the first BC student to win an award at a Northwest Model United Nations conference. Not sure what that is? Model United Nations is […]
“Very Still and Hard to See”
Scenes of horror, love and loss, retribution and revenge, an eternally haunted hotel and a seemingly never-ending hole in the ground were all seen in Steven Yokey’s play, “Very Still […]
Amnesty International campaigns for human rights
Amnesty International at Bellevue College presented a series of human rights films in order to expose students to issues often overlooked and to provide a safe place for constructive and […]
The Military in Our Backyard
Dr. Brian Casserly, history professor at Bellevue College and lecturer at the “Storytelling with Historians: Explorations in History” lecture series, shared the finding of his research at the Nov. 14 […]
Ally Week: Respect and support for all of BC
As many of students have been made aware by the surge of color coursing throughout the C building, last week was Ally Week. The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer and […]
Pianist profile: Herbert Purganan
Ever wondered about the pianist behind the piano in the common seating area near the café in the C building? Herbert Purganan, who goes by the name Herb, happens to […]
Aki Matsuri Fall Festival
In early September, the 11th annual Aki Matsuri, Japanese Fall Festival, was hosted at Bellevue College. Japan seemingly came to life at BC between Sept. 6 and 7; the event […]