Benefits of clickbait on social media
Even for those who aren’t familiar with the term “clickbait,” it’s something that is widely known and seen every day. Anybody who takes part in social media, Facebook being the …
Articles by Lauren Putnam
Transfer Week events, sessions, and guests
Bellevue College transfer week is Nov. 10 to Nov. 14. During transfer week, students will have the chance to interact with representatives from many different colleges as well as network …
Marysville-Pilchuck reopens
On Friday, Oct. 24, Jaylen Fryberg, a freshman at Marysville-Pilchuck High School, opened fire on three of his friends during lunch. Fryberg texted his friends, asking them to meet him …
Soccer teams gearing up for end of season
Even though fall quarter may be only halfway through, the BC men and women’s soccer teams are almost done with their seasons for the quarter. With three weeks left to …
BC takes part in national media survey
Until Nov. 14, BC students have the opportunity to take part in a survey that will help BC plan for future marketing and how to draw in the community college …
Hockey goals and overtime
A few years ago, I never would have imagined myself as a hockey fan. Today, I count down the days until I can go to the next game. Since Washington …
New Starbucks policies relax requirements and raise pay
On Oct. 16, Starbucks excited all of its partners with incredibly exciting news. More self-expression is now allowed because of the relaxed dress code, pay is going to increase and …
Selective body positivity
More than ever before, the past few years have highlighted the woes of body shaming and have brought body positivity to light. Being a girl, I know firsthand that one …
Glenn Jackson: Newly announced Director of High School Initiatives
Glenn Jackson, former director of the Dropout Re-Engagement Program and Interim director of High School Programs, has officially been announced as the Director of High School Initiatives. Jackson was deemed …
Scary fun at Maris Farms
During the month of October, hundreds of events and attractions come to life. There’s Fright Fest, there’s Zoo Boo, there are the pumpkin patches – and then there’s Maris Farms. …
BC Model United Nations
With the arrival of fall quarter, BC Model United Nations is back in business. BC MUN focuses on simulating events and activities of the United Nations and other international organizations, …
Conditional sit-lie law
“No person may sit or lie down upon a public sidewalk, or upon a blanket, chair, stool, or any other object placed upon a public sidewalk, during the hours between …
Face-to-face ordering
When it comes to communication, I prefer text and email over everything. I’m too awkward to Facetime or Skype, let alone make a phone call. For no reason whatsoever I …
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge dominated Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr and pretty much the entirety of the world over the summer. In the end, it sparked awareness about ALS and …
On campus housing efforts progress
The idea of on-campus living will soon be a reality at BC. The commute to BC can be one that is pricy and frustrating, so for future students …
Apple iPhone finally revealed at the WWDC
On Sept. 9, the corporate giant known as Apple held a live event, in which they unveiled new technology and gadgets that excited the entire world. Just when customers are …
Watching TV with Roku
A month ago, my boyfriend and I moved out on our own. We were excited, but also we were scared. The realization that many, many bills were going to become …
Advice from a Starbucks barista
In my opinion, it should be a mandatory law for everybody to work at least one day to work in customer service. I’m talking retail and food service, the whole …
Consumer seasons are here
It seems that every year, the Christmas craze starts earlier and earlier. Halloween candy is placed on the shelves before September is even over, and Valentine’s Day cards are front …
Construction worker falls to his death
On July 21, at approximately 10:30 a.m., a 31-year-old man who was a construction worker working on the new Health and Sciences building fell from a ladder on the fourth …