Rewarding experience with The Watchdog
English classes typically taught me to focus my writing on the body paragraphs and leave the afterthoughts to the introduction and conclusion, yet no matter how hard I’ve attempted to …
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Fall quarter fever: What to know about registering
Whether it’s your first, fifth or even your last quarter at BC, registration is a process that may be a bit intimidating but is really something that needs to be …
Summer treats: Where to get your sugar fix
While dressed in summer attire and craving refreshing treats, BC is in an ideal area surrounded by locations ready to serve much-needed icy snacks. BC Café Located in the C …
A romantic summer in Bellevue
Derived from the French name meaning “beautiful view,” Bellevue is full of unlimited romantic opportunities this summer. This upcoming weekend from July 27-29, Bellevue will be hosting not one, not …
Fun new drugs, unknown and deadly consequences
With the recent revelation in the Miami cannibal case, it was discovered that Rudy Eugene, believed to be under the influence of bath salts, actually did not have any type …
So what’s the deal? Computer bargains you’ll love
With access to a computer practically a necessity in college, it can be difficult to decide what kind of product to purchase. Even if you already have an electronic device, …
Bag ban in Seattle
On July 1 of this year, the city of Seattle officially banned plastic bags. In lieu of plastic bags, stores will be charging five cents per paper bag and will …
Conservative spending made easy
Food, entertainment and parties are dominating college student expenses and overtime will be costly. You don’t have to completely refrain from spending on nonessential items to save big bucks. Instead, …
Roommate dilemma: Finding a perfect roommate
When it’s time for you to finally take flight away from under the wings of your parents and into a university environment, you’ll encounter something I like to call the …
Goodbye textbooks, hello cash
Whether a textbook appeared on the required books list and ended up never being used, or you slept with it under your pillow, there are many occasions in which a …
Same parking rates year round?
Bellevue College once had the luxury of offering free parking to all students and faculty. After all, we pay enough as it is for tuition, textbooks and other college expenses. …
Joaquim Lei: Inspiration, club president and linguistics artist
Born and raised in Macau, China, BC student Joaquim Lei suffered an immense language barrier upon moving to North America. Lei resided with his oldest brother in Toronto for his …
The much deserved summer break
After studying until the a.m. and getting through finals, it is time for the much deserved summer break. As soon as school is out, reward yourself, whether you enjoy the …
Being paid 100k to dropout won’t make you a millionaire
With the cost of higher education rising nearly twenty-five percent in the past thirty years, students are burdened with an average debt of $25,000 upon graduation. However, the oh-so-confident Peter …
Be healthy, be inspired
It’s spring and because of the warmer weather, you have just been invited to a pool party. However, when it’s time to reveal your swimsuit body, you may be a …
What the hell is YOLO?
It’s a Sunday night, and you receive a text from your friend to skip studying and go out and act wild. You politely decline, but then your friend replies, “There’s …
Say hello to the WeCar!
Approximately two weeks ago, the first ever WeCar in Washington was introduced to a college campus. That college campus is BC. Resting on the first floor of the parking garage …
Different roommates you may encounter
One of the most significant changes from BC to a four-year university will be the campus housing. If you have never had a roommate before, this could either be a …
The pro and con of transfering
After two years of asking your professor to “Wait, wait, don’t go to the next slide yet,” and “Wow, I never really needed to use my textbook this whole quarter,” …
Camp Casey: a transformational experience
Ten years ago, ten excited individuals had the opportunity to travel to Whidbey Island under the guidance of Assistant Dean of Student Programs, Faisal Jaswal, to embark on an adventure …