Quality food at Tapatio
I am not much of a fan of Mexican food. I can’t really handle the heaviness and the often smothering of cheese, nor do I prefer spicy food. But there …
Articles by Niki Johnson
Moving out: an adventure well worth the challenges
Moving out of a childhood home is almost always a welcome change for people my age. In a time when teenagers are becoming adults and craving more independence, parents simultaneously …
Students are drowning in excessive work
It’s no secret that being a student is hard job. Even though taking classes is meant to be in preparation for the “real world,” college can often be even more …
Bellevue police add new categories to online crime reporting
On Sept. 15, the Bellevue Police added two new categories of crimes to the online crime reporting system on the Bellevue Police website. Citizens can now report crimes in the …
Students build carbon fiber car with RISE Learning
On Tuesday July 18 to Wednesday July 19, the Bellevue College RISE Learning Institute held a workshop partnered with Wikispeed where students had the opportunity to build a carbon fiber …
“Awaken, My Love!” slows down the summer
It’s summertime, and along with it comes plenty of free time to enjoy sunshine, spend time with friends and unwind. The season also calls for a soundtrack – high energy …
Invest in experiences, not material luxuries
There is no doubt that American culture is a consumerist one. A flashy, high-end lifestyle is widely praised, to the point where people will purchase assets to portray an image …
Going against the grain in high school
I am a high school senior in Running Start. I will be graduating next month, and I’m not going to prom. I don’t know where I will be next year, …
Climbing at the Seattle Bouldering Project
Nestled away right off I-90 on Rainer Avenue, the Seattle Bouldering Project lies hidden from any drivers or pedestrians. Getting to the parking lot is a challenge, if not a …
Gap year after high school presents opportunities
In the eyes of many, the image of a proper education looks the same: 12 years of grade school, four years of college immediately after and graduate school as soon …
BC instructor Morgan Miller dies in avalanche
On Tuesday April 11, Bellevue College professor Morgan Miller lost his life when caught in an avalanche near Snoqualmie Pass. Miller taught indoor rock climbing at BC in the Health …
Access codes are making used textbooks obsolete
It’s no secret that college is expensive. Room, board, tuition and countless miscellaneous fees empty the pockets of students and their parents alike. One of the most outrageously priced necessities …
Bellevue College hosts TEDx: Perception
On Tuesday, April 4 in the Carlson Theater, Bellevue College hosted its first independently organized TEDx event featuring speakers and performers from the local community. The event, titled perception was …
New Renton IKEA is bigger and better
Driving down I-405 through Renton, a bright blue and yellow sign stands tall above the buildings. IKEA has always been a popular shopping location for just about every furniture item …
Being a mother is a full-time job
It’s an ongoing debate that all mothers endure – should they stay at home and care for children full time or maintain a career after starting a family? No matter …
Manual vs. automatic transmission in cars
In recent times, taking away the effort of daily tasks has been all the hype. There are drones that will autonomously take pictures, tiny personal transporters that eliminate the need …
Self-driving cars take away the thrill
With recent advancements in technology, people are coming up with all kinds of ideas that seemed impossible a decade ago. One of the most prominent is the idea of a …
Flexible investing for college students
With an increasingly grim financial future for millennials, many aspects of successful personal finance have been pushed into the back of people’s minds. Absurd college tuition, low wages and high …
“Rogue One” entertaining but unoriginal
After Disney’s purchase of the Star Wars franchise, its popularity has only grown. Shortly after the release of the wildly successful eighth movie “The Force Awakens,” Disney has followed up …
How to actually keep a New Years resolution
It’s something many people get asked at a New Year’s party, chatting with a friend or spending time with family in late December. There always has to be some kind …