988 Mental Health Crisis Hotline Now Active
The new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline went live on July 16, 2022. By calling or texting 988, you will be immediately connected with a trained crisis counselor. The line …
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Weekly Reads: Under the Magnolias
“This night not only marked the end to the drought, but also the end to the long-held secret we’d kept hidden under the magnolias.” — T. I. Lowe, “Under the …
Watchdog Wellness: Let’s Talk Empowerment
“Empowerment means to be strong in your mind, body and soul.” – Diana Greider School psychologist Diana Greider, MS, CAGS, NCSP, talked about how she defines empowerment. “Empowerment means [having …
Weekly Reads: Pieces of Her
“She had dozens, even hundreds, of friends, but not one single person knew all of the pieces of her.” ― Karin Slaughter, “Pieces of Her” Content Warning: This book contains …
How to Keep Yourself Safe in a Mass Shooting
As time changes and as our country heads down a darker road, the number of mass shootings has only grown. Already this year, our country has witnessed over 300 mass …
Watchdog Wellness: What is a Growth Mindset and How Can I Get One?
Why do people talk about mindset and why is mindset so important? Earlier this week, the Watchdog talked to HD 125: Motivation and Empowerment Counselor, Beth Luzzi, about growth mindset …
BC Poetry Profile: Josette Falzone
Josette Falzone is taking a Poetry I course here at Bellevue College. She enjoys writing short stories, poems, and writing in other miscellaneous formats. Below is her featured poem titled, …
BC Poetry Profile: Mackenzie Blaney
Mackenzie “Kenzie” Blaney is an insightful poet attending Bellevue College. Following below is their poem, “And Their Stories Continue…,” and an interview with them. Content Warning: The featured poem has …
Weekly Reads Classics: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
“So, I guess we are who we are for a lot of reasons. And maybe we’ll never know most of them. But even if we don’t have the power to …
Student Artwork Showcase: Jordan Diadedakana
To see Jordan Diadedakana’s “Le Monde est à Toi” album as displayed at Bellevue College, click here. Note that the image is NSFW. Jordan Diadedakana, an international Bellevue College student …
BC Poetry Profile: Henry Relyea
Henry Relyea is taking a poetry class at Bellevue College with Professor Jeanne Morel. Below is his representative poem titled, “Suspense,” followed by a brief interview. “Suspense” Note: The lines …
Weekly Reads Classics: Fahrenheit 451
“A book is a loaded gun in the house next door. Burn it. Take the shot from the weapon.” — Ray Bradbury, “Fahrenheit 451” Most people read “Fahrenheit 451” in …
BC Mural Project Winner Spotlight: Dubois Mutombo Buisha
The final featured winner of BC’s Outdoor Mural Project is Dubois Mutombo Buisha! Click here to view all nine mural artist winner spotlights. Dubois Mutombo Buisha — “Diversity” Bio: My …
Weekly Reads Classics: A Separate Peace
“But I was used to finding something deadly in things that attracted me; there was always something deadly lurking in anything I wanted, anything I loved. And if it wasn’t …
BC Mural Project Winner Spotlight: Amelia Ossorio
BC’s Outdoor Mural Project winners were announced! If you haven’t been following along with the series, you can click here to view the previous spotlights. Amelia Ossorio — “Knowledge is …
BC Mural Project Winner Spotlight: Jenna Morrison
BC’s Outdoor Mural Project winner Jenna Morrison created her piece titled, “DiverCity.” For a look at the rest of the winners, click here. Jenna Morrison — “DiverCity” Morrison’s Artist Statement: …
BC Mural Project Winner Spotlight: Jenn Pang
The sixth featured winner of the Outdoor Mural Project is BC faculty member, Jenn Pang! Click here to view the rest of the spotlight series. Jenn Pang — “The Storyteller” …
BC Mural Project Winner Spotlight: Naziha Nafen Bagh and Yali Hajhassan
Welcome back to more Outdoor Mural Project winner spotlights! The only mural with a collaboration is called “Think of Others.” It was created by Naziha Nafen Bagh and Yali Hajhassan. …
Weekly Reads: Pillow Thoughts
“I know who you are, I love who you are…” — Courtney Peppernell, “Pillow Thoughts” “Pillow Thoughts” is a collection of heartfelt poetry by Courtney Peppernell. This collection is perfect …
BC Mural Project Winner Spotlight: Fernando Perez
BC’s Outdoor Mural Project winner, Fernando Perez, brings the art of photography to the Bellevue College campus. More of Perez’s work can be found on his website! To view the …