Net neutrality makes a comeback
On Nov. 21, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission – better referred to as the FCC – released plans to repeal the Obama Administration’s Net Neutrality. From Nov. 21 to Dec. […]
Articles by Isabella Paxton
President Trump: A year in review
Puerto Rico Two hurricanes smacked into the U.S. this year, causing chaos and destruction in multiple states. Where it hit the hardest, however, was Puerto Rico, where the entire country […]
The Greatest Showman: The greatest show of the year
A couple of weeks ago, “The Greatest Showman” was released in theaters around the world. With various stars such as Hugh Jackman and Zendaya, and over seven years of development […]
Bellevue College hosts Winter Welcome Fair
At the start of a new quarter and a new year, Bellevue College conducted its semi-annual welcome fair. The Winter Welcome Fair is an event that is put on every […]
Judge vs Inslee
For a couple of years, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has been working to pass a rule to lower the state’s carbon footprint. But within the past week – right […]
Hope for climate change
Last September, we received news that the huge hole in the Antarctic Ozone was beginning to heal. According to Kacey Deamer, staff writer for LiveScience, “Measurements of the ozone hole […]
CEO of Alaska Airlines visits BC
On Thursday, Oct. 26, Brad Tilden, the CEO of Alaska Airlines, gave a two-hour speech at Bellevue College on leadership and business. Tilden is one of many successful business people […]
America’s backwards education system
When America was first founded there were no cars. There were no computers, iPhones or even showers. But a lot has changed since the 1700s and a lot of it […]
Students go behind the scenes at Seattle Aquarium
On Oct. 4, Bellevue College’s Sustainability Department hosted a field trip that took 11 students into Seattle for a day to learn about sustainability in city life. The first place […]
Japan Week celebrates Japanese culture
Throughout the entire week of Oct. 4, Japan Week has been in full swing. Japan Week is a weeklong celebration of Japanese culture and history, beginning on Monday with a […]
BC Volunteer Fair connects community
“The world is getting smaller and smaller. It’s important to think outside of your own world and to gain a larger view,” were the words spoken by Jenessa Pettit, the […]
Women’s soccer prepares for a strong fall season
The women’s soccer team at Bellevue College is in the middle of a successful season, full of victories and advances. The season for them began during the summer with a […]
Baby boomers are killing musical theater industry
If you go up to a random person on the street below the age of 50 and asked them if they knew about musicals, you would probably get the same […]
DACA workshops at BC
Recently, yet another change has been made to the U.S. governmental system under President Trump and his administration. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals – better known as DACA – […]
The evolution of school fear: How the threats that followed generations are evolving
When our parents were our age it was bomb threats. For our grandparents, it was gas attacks but now it’s 2017 and our schools are facing a different category of […]
The universe viewed indoors
Last Saturday, Bellevue College’s monthly planetarium show was yet again sold out. These shows occur every month on a predetermined Saturday night. The shows are free, but because they are […]
The new iPhone: the first of many flops
Apple’s new iPhone X is special. It has flashy upgrades, facial recognition and animated emoji, all in celebration of the iPhone’s 10-year anniversary. And its price tag is appropriately special: […]
New state budget addresses education
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee recently signed off on a 43.7 billion dollar budget that addresses funding public schools in the state. In a press release, Governor Inslee said “I […]
Summer presidential transition
For the last few months Jill Wakefield has been transitioning out of her role as President of Bellevue College and started preparing the next president for the job. Wakefield has […]
Cafe Rio opens in Issaquah
Cafe Rio, the chain restaurant best known for its colorful buildings and sweet pork, has recently opened in Issaquah on Gilman Boulevard. This Cafe Rio, the 109th one opened mimics […]