Gun laws should be more restrictive
On Wednesday, Feb. 14, a high school in Florida was shot up by 19 year old Nikolas Cruz, who killed 14 students and three teachers, and injuring at least a …
Articles by Peri Croan
Olympic nerves determines how well athletes perform
This year, men’s singles figure skating was the Olympic event that I was looking forward to most. It featured some of the best skaters in the world, such as reigning …
The moon landing is a government scam
It’s been about five decades since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the lunar module Eagle on the Moon on Jul. 20, 1969, or so they say. We as Americans …
Anti-trans graffiti found in campus bathroom
On Wednesday, Jan. 10, a Bellevue College public safety officer found anti-transgender graffiti in a Lactation and All Gender bathroom on the school campus. The graffiti was removed immediately and …
Common flat earth questions answered
For a while now, the members of our society have been brought up solely to believe that Earth is round. The earliest documentation of the round Earth theory dates from …
Lack of critical thinking in the anti-vaxxer movement could be costing us our lives
While many understand the benefits of vaccinating their children against harmful diseases such as whooping cough, measles and mumps, recently the medical community has been faced with parents who refuse …
Puget Sound Energy attempts to reduce carbon footprint by 50 percent
On Dec. 15, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) announced their commitment to reducing the company’s carbon footprint by 50 percent by the year 2040. PSE is a Bellevue-based energy company, responsible …
New psychology course offered Winter 2018: Positive Psychology
Beginning in winter quarter of 2018, the Psychology Department will be offering a new online course, Positive Psychology or PSYC 109. This new course focuses on happiness and well-being and …
BC hosts Governor Inslee
On Thursday, Oct. 19, the Governor of Washington Jay Inslee visited the Bellevue College campus to host a town hall-like meeting about climate change. The event was held in the …
City of Bellevue wins SolSmart award
Recently, Bellevue has been awarded with a bronze SolSmart award. “The City of Bellevue is very proud of this award, which recognizes our work over the past several years to …
BC celebrates National Coming Out Day
Thursday, Oct. 11 was National Coming Out Day. Coming Out Day is a day of commemoration and honor, but has a special meaning to each individual in the LGBT community. …
Jewelry courier attacked and robbed in Bellevue
Thursday Oct. 5 at around 2 p.m., a man was stabbed at the Kelsey Creek Shopping Center in Bellevue, located on the corner of 148th and Main. “Investigators learned that …
Why humans should not move to Mars
Recently, there has been a lot of talk about how modern technology is advancing at a rate that could soon allow us to leave our home planet Earth and inhabit …
BC professor raises awareness for transgender life
Bellevue College Professor Jono Vaughan is this year’s winner of the Seattle Art Museum’s Betty Bowen Award. This award is a “highly prestigious honor for Pacific Northwest artists since 1977 …
BC hosts annual Fall Welcome Fair
On Wednesday, Sept. 20, Bellevue College hosted its annual welcome fair in the C building cafeteria and courtyard, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair was put on by …
The meaning of natural disasters: A never ending cycle
Hurricane Irma is one of the most powerful storms ever recorded. Ranking category five with 185 mph winds and many fatalities, Irma is a “dangerous major hurricane,” according to the …
Redmond Town Center hosts annual arts festival
On July 7-9, Redmond Town Center hosted its eighth annual Arts Festival. The Redmond Art Festival featured over 90 selected artists, with talent ranging from clothing design and jewelry to …
BC Jazz Band visits New Orleans
“We can make it if we run!” one of the students shouts as we see the long train approaching the street we need to cross. The band and I bolt …
New class explores sources of happiness
Beginning at the start of the fall 2017 quarter, Bellevue College will be offering a new course entitled Interdisciplinary Studies 125: The Pursuit of Happiness. “This class explores what social …
Bellevue College jazz band performs spring concert
On May 22, the Bellevue College jazz band will be having its spring concert, along with an additional show on May 21 with Terell Stafford. The band has been rehearsing …