Daily importance of politics
Politics affects all of us. The decisions our government makes about taxes, alcohol limits and thousands of other things affects our daily lives. Recently I was invited to a barbeque …
Articles by Emy Nikulina
Sex offenders fair housing law
The fair housing law was created to protect people from being discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, familial status and disability. Property management can’t …
SB 5905 in special session
Senate Bill 5905 is receiving a lot of attention at Bellevue College. The potential passing of this bill affects more than half of the staff and faculty members on campus. …
Adjunct faculty may lose health insurance
On April 10, 2013, Senators Andy Hill and Jim Hargrove proposed State Senate Bill 5905, eliminating state health coverage for part-time state employees in Washington state if passed, including K …
Students take action about cafeteria food
People make choices daily about the type of food they consume. Allergies and food sensitivities are gaining more awareness, and understanding exactly what people are consuming has become a pressing …
BC’s radio station expands
As of March 15, 2013, 91.3 KBCS is broadcasting from their new location atop Cougar Mountain. A bigger antenna at 1,400 feet above sea level has increased KBCS’ signal coverage …
Rubin’s Happiness Project: Time gets to us, but what really matters?
New York author and former lawyer Gretchen Rubin is riding a city bus when she has a life-changing epiphany. Rubin has everything: the coveted New York apartment, the blossoming career, …
How to buy textbooks
At the start of every quarter, lines extend out the door of the Bellevue College bookstore with people waiting to purchase and pick up their required textbooks. However, along with …
Women’s golf team on a winning streak to success
The Women’s Golf team at Bellevue College has the passion, dedication, and experience necessary for success, carrying four members for the spring season. All the players have played a …
“Keeping the mind engaged”
The Bellevue College cafeteria is the campus hotspot for finding groups of people with common interests. From club bake sales to ukelele musicians, the cafeteria is a great place to …
“The Motel Life” author visits Bellevue College
On Feb. 7, author Willy Vlautin made an appearance in room C-120 to give students an in-depth look into his novel, “The Motel Life,” and to speak about the process …
Doing our part to fight eating disorders
February is National Eating Disorder Awareness month. According to the National Eating Disorder Association, one out of every five women suffers from disordered eating or an eating disorder. Like many …
Unprotected they stand: The problem with VAWA
Loopholes belong in business, not in matters of safety. Imagine this: you are a Native American woman married to a White man. You mutually decide to build a life together …