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 […]
Articles by Gaebrielle Manikan
The “Troll” Activities of the White House
Throughout President Donald Trump’s previous campaign during the 2020 and 2024 elections, he made multiple accusations that targeted marginalized communities and his opponents’ agendas: such as the “stolen election” smear […]
Man Make No More Read Books: The Declining Literacy Rate in America
Back in grade school, every Wednesday at lunch time, I snuck into the library not only to enjoy the breeze from the air conditioners, but to flick through every page […]
Jackson To Jazzin’: The Legacy of Jazz Culture in Washington
With iconic artists such as Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix, and Fleet Foxes originating from Washington State, music has always been a large part of the state’s culture. Though the alternative rock […]
#HashtagsBlocked #WhatIsGoingOn
Since Donald Trump’s inauguration, there have been an overwhelming amount of executive orders that were signed. One of which is the recent TikTok ban that was delayed until its current […]
Punk Actually Goes Punk?! Green Day and Critical Thinking
As many early 2000’s music lovers go, most have probably heard of Green Day, the punk rock band that produced top hits like Wake Me Up When September Ends, 21 […]
In The Feels: A Review of the JIJI Guitar Concert at Bellevue College
The hustle and bustle of Bellevue College settled once again during the cool evening of January 17th when guitar artist, JIJI, closed the doors of Carlson Theatre. Dozens of students […]
“How Do You Live?” An Essay on Seasonal Depression
The State of Washington has become a center of cold, harsh weather where the majority of the days out of the year consist of early sunsets and gloomy days. This […]
Have We Become Too Dependent on Technology As Students?
Last November of 2024, Washington suffered from a deadly bomb cyclone that caused region-wide power outages that lasted for days. With utilities, data connection, electricity and overall technology down, many […]
Jim Carrey and the Eager Comeback of Nostalgic Comedy
During the peak of modern classic Hollywood, the 90s to 2000s were composed of hundreds of comedy movies and pieces performed by an array of actors who knew how to […]
“Who’s Your Daddy:” Have We Finally Crossed Fan Boundaries? The Internet’s Oversexualization of Pedro Pascal
The internet phenomena of identifying “celebrity daddies” reached peak virality when Pedro Pascal was labeled “Internet Daddy” on an episode of The Graham Norton Show last Feb. The episode featured […]
Two Act For Young Wizards: Puffs, A Fall Play at Bellevue College
The arts that Bellevue College promotes are not limited to just live musical performances and fine art showcases, but its Theatre Arts Program as well. The BC Theatre Arts Department […]
Seattle’s Famous Pike Place Gum Wall Cleaned
Pike Place Market has become one of Seattle’s top local and tourist spots for those who want to shop, eat and enjoy a beautiful sea-life view. From local artisan goods […]
Battleground: The Swing States and Their Importance to Presidential Elections
The 2024 Presidential Election was a prolific moment in history that resulted in a tight race between the Democratic and Republican parties, who have campaigned across the nation throughout the […]
Powerball! Should We Be Incentivizing Voter Registration? The Political Lottery of Elon Musk
With a network of $270.3 billion, Elon Musk has reached incredible heights of wealth through his companies like Tesla, SpaceX and his current start-up company, xAI. Apart from his multiple […]
It’s A ‘Femininomenon’! The Fall and Rise of Girl-Pop Superstars
There are eras throughout the years when a certain genre of artists thrives, and when people think of music from that period of time, they often associate it with specific […]
Seattle’s Embrace of Deaf Culture at the 2024 DeafNation Expo
Just about 74% of the deaf community from the state of Washington resides in Seattle. The city is considered accessible to the community through its multiple state events and organizations […]
“A Hope for the Arts”: A Review of the Lorenzo Micheli Concert at Bellevue College
The evening of Lorenzo Micheli’s Concert on Oct. 15, 2024 in the Carlson Theatre of Bellevue College consisted of multiple compositions from a variety of classical musicians like Debussy, Mozart, […]
When You Wish Upon A Star, Watch It Burst From Afar: The Blaze Star
Recent astronomical activities show that our night sky will be hosting another rare event for astronomers and starwatchers to witness. Often, news outlets will announce eclipse dates or that an […]
Virtuoso: Lorenzo Micheli Performing Live at Bellevue College This October
An appreciation of music is not an uncommon trait for most people. From genre to genre, there is a sense of enjoyment when listening to tunes as we study or […]