Lackluster presidential candidates this year
I am very disappointed in my options for the United States President this year. Some have wild and extreme political views and others are completely unqualified for politics whatsoever. Hillary […]
Articles by Nikita Mogilevsky
Respect the ban: Why fireworks aren’t allowed in some areas
The Bellevue Fire Department recently ran a campaign against illegal fireworks use within the city, hanging colored banners around the city saying “respect the ban” that encouraged people not to […]
Climbing and bouldering the walls of Stone Gardens in Crossroads
My friend and I visited the Stone Gardens rock climbing gym in Crossroads, Bellevue and it was a totally new activity for me. The gym offers tall climbing courses but […]
Increasing free access to scientific research
Another instance of digital extremism has emerged in the academic industry. Research pirates are stealing from academic journals and making the information freely available. Despite the illicit nature of these […]
Integrating social media into teaching
It’s pointless to ignore the emerging presence of social media within daily life. Social media is used for a multitude of tasks suitable for daily and professional life but I […]
The true cost of a light rail
A couple of years ago, I distinctly remember flashy signs advertising a fancy new light rail system to connect Seattle and Bellevue, with the projected opening date being in 2015. […]
Traveling around the Earth’s diverse biomes
Whenever I travel, I always enjoy visiting new places to learn about and absorb culture. However, I also like to observe the physical world of the plants and animals that […]
Death of an artist: David Bowie
David Bowie is deceased. On Jan. 10, he spent his final moments with his family and left a legacy of art in many of its interesting, beautiful and disfigured forms. […]
Sacrificing a movie’s storyline for flashier explosions
I’m disappointed in the direction modern cinema in America is moving. It seems to be overrun by collections of recycled tropes. While the budgets for blockbuster films are growing, and […]
Getting back to malleable roots with woodworking
Carpentry is an admirable craft because of the level of creativity that has been poured into the manipulation of wood. There are ways to use trees for just about anything […]
Marvel Comics is not realizing their full potential
It has been around 45 years since mainstream comics have blossomed within American Literature. I spent a good amount of time following major series published by Marvel Comics. The appeal […]
iZombie: Detective show in Seattle
I took a gander at “iZombie” because it was based in Seattle, and with a new wave of comic book-based television shows, the adaptation of a police drama with an […]
New cyber security law invades personal freedom
The Senate passed the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act on Oct. 27 with a 74 to 21 vote. The way it is written feels like a digital enhancement of the Patriot […]
The crippling cost of gym memberships
There is pressure from society to exercise to stay healthy and fit. People are scared into fitness programs that are the gateways to healthy and attractive bodies. Trainers and gyms […]
“Heroes Reborn”
NBC is rebooting “Heroes” with a whole new cast apart from Jack Coleman, who plays Noah Bennet, and a few guest appearances. “Heroes Reborn” is a 13 episode miniseries that […]
Drawbacks of multi-level marketing
People will use almost any method to reach consumers beyond traditional door to door sales, and some are interested in making money in the most immoral and illegal methods possible. […]
Circus faces animal abuse
The Northwest Animal Rights Network (NARN) President Rachel Bjork organized a protest rally on Oct. 4. NARN has been protesting claimed animal rights abuse at the 14 Ringling Bros. Circus […]
National and park conservation needs more money
After 50 years, the national land and water conservation fund expired this year and all our national parks and lands have lost their funding. Proposed by Washington Senator Henry Jackson […]
“Gotham”: Bats is back
“Gotham” is a detective drama based on the stories published by DC Comics. The time frame takes place between the murder of Bruce Wayne’s parents and him becoming Batman. The […]
Silly insurance codes prevent proper health care
The United States government transitioned over to a new set of insurance codes used to classify claims for adding or removing benefits. The 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification […]