Weird Al’s new album
“Weird Al” Yankovic, a man commonly associated with the word “parody,” recently released his 14th studio album, entitled “Mandatory Fun.” It debuted at the number one slot on Billboard; it […]
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INTER 110: Of Mice and Matter
“Of Mice and Matter: Crime Scene Investigation” is an interdisciplinary course being offered in the upcoming fall quarter. The class combines the six credit classes BIOL 160 and CHEM 121 […]
Closure: a film about adoption
On Friday, July 18 the cultural diversity program of Bellevue held a screening of the film “CLOSURE.” It was hosted in the city council chambers by the diversity program’s Communication […]
Advocating for students to the City of Bellevue
A new position has opened up within the Office of Student Legislative Affairs, an internship entitled “Legislative Liaison to the City of Bellevue.” This is a quarterly role implemented as […]
In solidarity with Seattle Pacific University
On June 5, a shooter later identified as Aaron Ybarra, armed with a shotgun, injured three and killed 19-year-old student Paul Lee. According to the charging document, the Seattle Police […]
Celebration, BC’s vocal jazz ensemble
Auditions for Bellevue College’s vocal jazz ensemble, Celebration, are being held until June 15. The group, which has existed since 1972, consists of passionate musicians who participate not only for […]
Blending entrepreneurship with scientific research
Gita Bangera is a member of BC’s tenured faculty, the chair of life sciences and the assistant dean of science. She began work at BCC part time in 2004 and […]
Peer to Peer volunteer fair
Peer-to-Peer hosted the biannual volunteer fair last week on Wed., May 21 in the cafeteria. The event offered students a chance to learn about and connect with opportunities to volunteer. […]
Bookstore returns to the B building
Bellevue College’s bookstore reopened March 7 after two days of transition. The newly-designed space is significantly more open than the previous incarnation, and the remodel comes with a change in […]
Melissa Massie, beloved Spanish instructor at BC
Melissa Massie, a Spanish professor at Bellevue College, is one of only a handful of full-time language instructors at BC. She teaches all six levels of the class, and from […]
Where is student money going?
The student and activities budget for the next fiscal year produced by the student and faculty committee was approved on April 22 in an emergency board of directors meeting by […]
New age of the digital mind
Many have coexisted with computers all of their life. My earliest memories involve watching from the floor as my father stared at a screen doing work that my mind could […]
The final philosophy talk takes it to the streets
The final philosophy talk of the quarter was held last Tuesday, March 17. The discussion was led by Deric Gruen, the chair of campus sustainability and included Beau Morton, assistant […]
Students apply for the opportunity to represent the student body
Winter quarter is almost over and the current student government will be disbanded come the end of spring. The deadline to apply for candidacy in the upcoming Associated Student Government […]
Unveiling the new art gallery exhibit: The Grisaille Paintings of David C. Kane since 1983
A new exhibition has opened in the art gallery, featuring the work of David C. Kane, UW alumnus and accomplished artist. The collection on display is a body of “grisaille” […]
EBT fundraiser deadline e xtended
The deadline for donations to “Help Feed Students in Need” has been moved to March 14th. In January, Chris Toomey, BC alumnus and former news editor for the Watchdog started […]
BC Reads Scholarship winners announced
The winners of the 12th annual “BC Reads” scholarship have been announced. This years featured book was “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.” The story of the tobacco farmer Henrietta […]
How Bluegrass Music Destroyed My Life
John Fahey was a guitarist who performed intricate fingerstyle and played a role in the revival of folk and blues throughout the nation. After years of little recognition, he saw […]
The Belletrist: A publication of literature and art by members of BC
Belletrist is a yearly Internet publication of prose, poetry and art produced by BC students and teachers. Its editorial staff consists of Laura Burns, a BC English professor of 24 […]