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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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: 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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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: 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 […]
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: 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. […]
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: Arlene Carranza
Arlene Carranza is another one of BC’s Outdoor Mural Project winners! To view the rest of the winners, click here. Arlene Carranza — “Indigena por Vida” (Indigenous for Life) Bio: […]
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 […]