A Letter From Your Editor
To the Bulldogs and the Watchdog, Our academic season is concluding as the Summer quarter comes to an end. Though graduation was held two months ago for many of us, …
Articles by Gaebrielle Manikan
According To The Atlantic Writer, The Age of Reading Is Over? The US Literacy Debacle vs. The Art of Reading
The daunting subject of the literacy crisis in the United States has been brought up once again after The Atlantic’s August 2026 Issue Cover featured Rose Horowitch’s “The Age of …
Welcoming The Newly Elected 2026-2027 ASG President and Vice President
On Monday, the 2026-2027 Associated Student Government (ASG) Presidential and Vice Presidential election concluded with the announcement of the voting results after weeks of campaigning. The student body has voted …
A Sit-Down Talk with Our ASG Candidates In An Exclusive Interview With The Watchdog
As the voting period comes to an end for the Bellevue College Associated Student Government (ASG) Elections, there is still much to find out about our ASG Presidential and Vice …
From H-Mart Gate To Bebot, Filipino Trends Take Over TikTok– But, Where Are The Filipino Content Creators?
Recently, TikTok has been booming with controversy about a discourse regarding a well-known Asian store named “H-Mart.” It started when TikTok user @say_qis posted a video talking about an experience …
Ilia Malinin “Quad God” Stuns The World With A Backflip During Winter Olympics– Why Are Fans Focused On A Different Skater?
This year’s 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan were full of feats and records as athletes competed throughout the last weekend. A spotlight shone on the U.S. Figure Skating Team when …
Finding Warmth Amidst The “Seattle Freeze”, From One Transplant to Another
When I think of Seattle, I often refer to popular movies and TV shows that use the city as their setting and background, such as “10 Things I Hate About …
AJ Styles “The Phenomenal One” To Retire In 2026. Is It The End of The Phenomenal Era?
Throughout the years, prominent wrestling figures have come and gone. It is with age and injury that these careers often meet their end, and fans are left to say goodbye …
BC Parking Garage. The Good, The Bad and The Crepe
For about a year, I have had to deal with what I like to call “Car-mageddon” when it comes to finding a decent parking spot in BC. The first few …
Keep It Rolling With Terry Hayes: A Look Into NWAC’s Pitcher of The Year
Wrapping up the season with another bang for the BC Baseball Team. Now playing for NCAA Division I Ole Miss, Terry Hayes Jr. has yet again impressed the BC community …
A Turbulence of Harmonics and Empowering Feats: The Eva Beneke Performance
The last concert of the BC Music Department’s 2024-2025 Guitar Series featured Eva Beneke, a German guitarist that is internationally recognized for her skills and talent along with her dedication …
They Both Reached for The Limelight: A Review of BC’s Chicago Production
There have been dozens of theatre productions that Bellevue College’s Theatre Arts Department has produced over the years and they have most recently adapted Bob Fosse and Fred Ebb’s 1975 …
Play Ball! Pitcher of The Year: Terry Hayes Jr.
BC Spirit has reached beyond its Academic All-Stars when BC Baseball player Terry Hayes Jr. was named Pitcher of the Year for the 2025 Northwest Athletic Conference, recognizing the quality …
The 51 Bills Signed By Gov. Bob Ferguson on May 17
On May 17, 2025, Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson signed 51 bills into Washington State Law. These bills span from public welfare to development, contributing to the reconstruction of different …
New Horizons: Introducing the Modernized BC Planetarium
Bellevue College has begun reconstructing its campus grounds, continuing to work for most of the school year. Still, one of the major upgrades of the campus facilities is the B-Building’s …
A Successful Concoction of Horror and Music? A Sinner’s Review
Warning: This article contains movie details about Sinners. Reader discretion is advised. The first thing that comes to mind when prompted with the genre horror is most certainly within the …
Reach For The All-Stars: Our BC Pride Through Sports
Bellevue College has invested in an athletic program that brings in success and opportunities for many aspiring athletes. From a beloved booster club to state-of-the-art facilities, the community strives to …
Dreamscape: The Mindless Translation of Reality
At a young age, our heads would hit the pillow and our parents would sing, “Sweet dreams.” A kiss on the forehead followed by a night full of wonders; we …
Ready to Transfer? Meet 20+ Universities at Bellevue College’s Spring Fair
The highest enrolled program in Bellevue College is the Direct Transfer Agreement, a two-year transfer associate degree that community colleges offer for an easier transition to universities. Whether it is …
Navigating The Oralist World: An Interview with Professor Katie Irwin
The use of ASL is an extraordinary part of Washington State and its Deaf culture, which accumulates over 74% of the state’s deaf community in Seattle. This led to multiple …