Weekly Reads: The Expectation Effect
“What we feel and think will determine what we experience, which will in turn influence what we feel and what we think, in a never-ending cycle.” ― David Robson, “The …
Articles by Olivia Midrigan
Apple is Integrating New Mental Health Features Into IOS 17, Empowering Users to Prioritize Well-Being
In their latest event, Apple rolled out new ways to track mental health that are going to be added with IOS 17, iPadOS17 and watchOS 10. New mental health features …
This is How You Need To Protect Yourself From Sun Damage
Summer started early in Washington this year, giving our bodies less time to get accustomed to increased sun exposure and making sun safety more important than ever. There are a …
Weekly Reads: “Wrong Place, Wrong Time”
“How segmented life is. It splits so easily into friendships and addresses and life phases that feel endless but never, never last. Wearing suits.” ― Gillian McAllister, “Wrong Place Wrong …
OPINION: How Did COVID-19 Affect the Mental Health of Students?
As time goes by, we become more and more aware of how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the mental health of students across the world. Time spent in disrupted routines, secluded …
End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: A Look Back and What’s To Come
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared the end of the COVID-19 state of emergency on May 11. They made this decision based on current COVID …
22nd Mass Killing of 2023, on Pace to Break Records
A mass killing is defined as an event in which four or more people are killed by gunfire, not including the shooter. The mass killing that happened in Allen, Texas …
BC In Search for Host Families this Summer
BC’s International Education (IE) program is working with a locally-based homestay agency to host Japanese ninth graders in early August. This homestay agency is currently looking for host families that …
Seattle Schools Ban AI Chatbot ChatGPT, But Could it Be a Helpful Learning Tool?
Seattle Public Schools has joined a growing number of school districts and universities that have banned ChatGPT. ChatGPT is an OpenAI-developed artificial intelligence chatbot fine-tuned for human interaction. April Murdock, …
Edible, Rechargeable Batteries are Now a Thing
Researchers have figured out how to make edible, rechargeable batteries. The first one ever was created at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia and uses vitamin B2 and quercetin alongside nori seaweed, …
OPINION: Should AI Development Take Pause for Regulations?
With the rapid development of platforms like ChatGPT by OpenAI, a lot of conversation has centered around trying to figure out how to regulate artificial intelligence. The AI safety researcher …
Scientists Discover Mysterious Underwater Leak That May Affect Pacific Northwest’s Safety
There is a hole in the ocean floor, and not the good kind. In 2015, Brendan Philip spotted bubbles that were floating up to the surface. Generally, bubbles mean that …
Bellevue College Celebrates Grand Opening of New Neurodiversity Center
On Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bellevue College will be celebrating the grand opening of the new Neurodiversity Center in B131, below the Planetarium and next …
The FBI Says Not to Trust Public Phone Chargers
You’re probably aware of the concept of public phone chargers. They are often present in high-traffic areas like malls, airports and hotels. They were originally advertised as a convenient way …
Meet BC Presidential Candidate Finalist: Dr. Darrell Cain
Dr. Darrell Cain is a candidate for Bellevue College president. He grew up in Gary, IN, and is a first-generation college student who currently teaches in the graduate school at …
Local Science Internships to Apply to This Summer
As we slowly transition into Spring quarter, more and more internship deadlines are coming to a close. But there are still plenty available! Internships are a great way to help …
OPINION: There Needs to be Regulations Regarding the Monetization of Children on Social Media
With the rise of social media, the controversial niche of “sharenting” has also grown in popularity. Sharenting refers to parents sharing content of their children on social media for monetary …
OPINION: Animal Testing has No Place in the Future
Animal testing has long been a divisive subject among researchers, philosophers and consumers. The argument in its favor is that the benefits that come from using animals as our models …
Upcoming Free Admissions Days to Museums in the Area
You might not be aware of it, but multiple museums in the King County area offer free admission on several days. On March 2, the first Thursday of the month, …
What’s Really the Healthiest Way to Drink Your Coffee?
It’s estimated that 62 percent of Americans are now drinking coffee every day. People argue back and forth about whether or not it’s better to add milk and sugar to …