King County considering land purchase for conservation
Washington State is known around the country for two things: the Space Needle and the environment. According to Forbes, Washington is one of the most environmentally friendly states in the […]
Articles by Isabella Paxton
Why everyone should learn ASL
This past quarter I decided to take ASL by Rick Mangan on campus. Why I decided to take it, I’m not really sure. ASL has always interested me a little […]
The value in face-to-face conversation
“What is the power of words?” one might think. Words can change a decision. Words can cheer people up from sadness. Words can change someone’s life. Living closely in a […]
All the positives of cutting sugar out of your life and why it’s so hard to do
Everybody knows that sugar is not good and should be consumed only in moderation. For most people, that means avoiding sweets and sugary snacks. However, sugar exists in more foods […]
“Avengers: Infinity War” in theaters
By: Isabella Paxton The moment has arrived. The movie that Marvel has literally spent over ten years leading up to has finally come out. Some of the most epic actors […]
Meet BC’s new provost
The president of Bellevue College is Jerry Weber. Although his exact job description might be a little bit blurry to the average student, many students at least know who he […]
Village Theatre performs “String”
On April 22, Village Theater and its various employees performed their final performance of “String: A New Musical”. The performance at the Village Theater was the world debut, meaning that […]
State scholarship now including community colleges
Last month the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship announced that they would be expanding their outreach of students, officially allowing people enrolled in community and technical colleges to apply for the […]
“Lime-E” E-assist Bikes Now Available in Seattle Area
LimeBike was founded in January 2017. University of South Carolina at Greensboro, the company’s first location, was launched with 125 bikes in June 2017. On July 27, 2017, LimeBike launched […]
Why Self Confidence is taboo and shouldn’t be
Confidence can get a person anywhere and everywhere in the world. Job interviews, dates, and free things are just some of the perks of being confident and loving oneself. But […]
BC theater arts department production of “Antigone”
By: Isabella Paxton Starting on Wednesday, March 9, Bellevue College began performances of their adaptation of Emily Mann’s “Antigone.” The show was a modern adaptation of the timeless classic, with […]
Why Cs actually get degrees
Recently, I was listening to a podcast on NPR about the nudge theory, which states that people can be “nudged” in the right direction indirectly with incentives in a voluntary […]
Proof of Area 51 existence and governmnet alien testing
Also known as Groom Lake or Dreamland, Area 51 is an Air Force base located about 150 miles outside of Las Vegas, Nevada, where it is said that government scientists […]
Bellevue school district awarded $855,000 for homeless students
The Bellevue School District was recently awarded $855,000 as a part of the Best Starts for Kids program. Christina Wilner, the communications manager for the Bellevue School District, explained the […]
The moon landing happened
With another week comes another insane conspiracy theory. As we’re all aware, there are too many out there to count. I often find myself wondering how people could possibly believe […]
Bellevue hosts annual MLK event
On Jan. 10, 2018, the city of Bellevue hosted its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Event. This year, the city put on a panel of people of color from around […]
ASG hosts their February food drive
On Feb. 1 and 2, Bellevue College’s Associated Student Government – better known as the ASG – will be hosting one of its various food drives. Students and staff alike […]
Why the Illuminati doesn’t actually exist
Everyone has heard of the Illuminati, an insane conspiracy theory that all of the most powerful people in the world are in a secret club, there to protect themselves when […]
Bellevue College elevator stuck, trapping students inside
At 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, an elevator in the R building stopped working, trapping the students using the elevator inside. According to Jerry Weber, the president of […]
Fourth equal pay opportunity act passed
On Jan. 17, 2018, the state House passed their Equal Pay Opportunity Act for the fourth year in a row. The objective of the act was to abolish the wage […]