Green Day Withholds Political Outrage for Super Bowl Opening Ceremony
Punk-rock band Green Day performed at the Super Bowl LX opening ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 8, leaving many fans disappointed as the group had played a toned-down version of their …
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Artists Protesting ICE at the Grammy Awards
On Feb. 1, the Grammy Awards saw celebrities pushing back against immigration restrictions. The recent mass deportation campaign in Minneapolis drove powerful artists to take a stand for the groups …
Introducing the Inductees to the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame 2026
Initiated in 1969, The Songwriter’s Hall of Fame accolades the creators of well-renowned music in the industry. Songwriters with a remarkable discography become eligible for induction 20 years after the …
Seattle to Host Prelim Matches For 2026 World Cup
Exciting news for soccer fans! Seattle is set to host six FIFA World Cup 2026 preliminary matches, starting in June. These highly anticipated games are predicted to draw in crowds …
Stranger Things Conformity Gate: The Theory of a Secret Ninth Episode
On December 31, Netflix released the highly anticipated series finale of “Stranger Things.” The feature-length finale led to some mixed reactions, with many viewers speculating if there was a secret …
The Resurgence of Emo Music in the Recent Decade
People often associate the term “emo” with themes of darkness, sadness and depression. In recent years, the phrase has commonly been used to describe a person who dresses in all …
BC Men’s Soccer Team Captain Bruno Cascante Earns First Team Honors at NWAC
The 2025 Northwest Athletic Conference Championship recognized BC Bulldog Men’s Soccer when Team Captain Bruno Cascante was named as NWAC All-Star North Region First Team Defender. Coach John Buttle is …
Starbucks Union Strike Continues in Seattle Amidst Red Cup Day
Starting on Nov. 13, Starbucks employees in the Seattle area have been picketing outside of stores as part of a nationwide unfair labor practice strike. Baristas began the strike during …
The Starbucks $30 “Bearista” Cup: Cute Collectable or Product of Consumerism?
Starbucks released its holiday merchandise on Nov. 6, and the brand-new “Bearista” cup has created chaos among customers. The glass teddy bear-shaped cup had customers waiting outside of store hours …
“There’s Light At The End Of The Tunnel”, BC Women’s Volleyball Win Final Home Game Before NWAC Championship
The home game on Friday, Nov. 7 had the Bulldogs staying true to themselves for a sentimental finale of their 2025-2026 season. Winning 3-0 against Whatcom Community College, Bellevue’s overall …
Billie Eilish Calls Out Billionaires at the WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards
While accepting the award for 2025 Music Innovator on Oct. 29, Billie Eilish made an inspirational, yet controversial speech at the WSJ Innovator Awards. She received a great deal of …
BC Filmmaking Club Explores Crime Genre in New Projects
Each quarter, the Bellevue College Filmmaking Club (BCFC) collaborates in creating short films, as well as participating in competitions like commercials and movie trailers. In the past, the club has …
The Free Speech Area at Bellevue College
Regarding the recent protest on the Provost Proposal that took place on Bellevue College’s campus, BC students should be aware of the designated free speech area. It is located in …
The AWS Outage and Its Affected Applications
As many Bellevue College students have noticed, Canvas and other AWS services went down at 12 a.m. on Oct. 20. Many were concerned about submitting assignments on time, communicating with …
AI Actress Sparks Backlash in Hollywood
Major stars in Hollywood have spoken out on the use of AI in films. A brand-new AI actress was introduced at the Zurich Film Festival on Sept. 27, causing many …
Score! BC Men and Women’s Soccer Defeat Edmonds Teams at Home Game
Two home games on Wednesday, Oct. 8 had the Bulldogs fighting hard out on the field, leading to flawless winning games against Edmonds Men and Women’s Soccer. Bellevue College’s men’s …
Is There Bad Blood Between Taylor Swift and Charli xcx?
Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Oct. 3, and one song has created discourse, leading to rumors that it may be written about …
The Water Lantern Festival Returns to Seattle
Celebrate the present and remember the past. Seattle welcomes back The Water Lantern Festival on Oct. 11 and 12 at West Green Lake Beach. The Water Lantern Festival invites guests …
BC Women’s Volleyball Continue With An Undefeated Streak
The Bulldogs dominated the court against Skagit Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 24, keeping up their flawless 2025 season. Winning 3-0, Bellevue’s overall record ran to 19-0. Earning a final score of …
Suicide Prevention Month at BC
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and Bellevue College recognizes the survivors, the ones we have lost, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, allies and our community. Suicide Prevention Month began in …