Charli XCX Reinvents “Brat” on Remix Album
Charli XCX’s Brat remix album offers an extension of the self-examination that defined the original record and catapulted the singer’s career to new heights. The dichotomy of Charli’s relationship to …
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Deadly Hurricane Sweeps Eastern US
Following the widespread destruction of Hurricane Helene, the death toll has climbed to at least 213 people across six states. According to US Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, as many …
Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs Denied Bail Once Again
Sean “Diddy” Combs, American rapper, producer and record executive, will remain in federal custody ahead of his upcoming trial after being denied bail a second time. He faces charges of …
Pride Month Book Read: “Who’s Afraid of Gender?” Investigates Fear and Visualized Hope
Judith Butler’s “Who’s Afraid of Gender?” dissects the fear-mongering tactics of political and religious leaders worldwide, analyzing what “gender” has come to represent to their respective followers. Gender has become …
Bellevue College Hosts International Night Market
The International Night Market took place on May 30, with a lineup of activities and performances for its participants to enjoy. The long-standing tradition of International Night at Bellevue College …
“Hit Me Hard and Soft”: Billie Eilish’s Third Studio Album Celebrates Sincerity
Billie Eilish’s third studio album is breathtakingly transparent in its heartbreak, sensuality and ambition. The tortured poetry of “Hit Me Hard and Soft” is often complimented by its experimental sound, …
Iran’s President and Foreign Minister Die in Helicopter Crash
Iranian state media declared President Ebrahim Raisi dead on May 20 following a helicopter crash in northern Iran. The crash killed eight people, including Iran’s foreign minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, and …
Bellevue College Hosts Campus Cleanup
On May 14, the Climate Justice Club, Breathe Easy BC, and the Office of Sustainability brought students and faculty together to assist in cleaning up Bellevue College’s campus. As participants …
OPINION: The Met Gala: Exclusive or Exclusionary?
On the first Monday of May, the Costume Institute unveiled their spring 2024 exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” The Met Gala’s official dress code was “The Garden of Time,” drawing …
Challengers (2024): Victims and Victors of Passion
Challengers is a film of many interpretations; it is both polarizing and unifying in its surveillance of humanness. From the debated morality of its protagonists to the story’s open ending, …
“The Tortured Poets Department”: Swift’s Newest Album Finds Fatalistic Humor
On the weekend of April 19, “The Tortured Poets Department” and its subsequent anthology provided fans with a total of 31 new songs, 16 of which were initially expected on …
KBCS Offers BC Students a Chance to Host Their Own Radio Show
KBCS is looking for new additions to its team. With a variety of existing programs, the station is now offering people of the Bellevue College community a chance to host …
Review of “Eternal Sunshine”: Ariana Grande’s 7th Studio Album
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine opens with a question: “How can I tell if I’m in the right relationship?” A story of love once found and lost, this album carries its …
Bellevue College Announces Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Therapy
Bellevue College has announced the impending addition of its 15th bachelor’s degree. The first cohort for the new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Radiation Therapy will begin in Fall …
The Complex Dynamic of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and Its Live-Action Adaptation
The live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” has been renewed for seasons two and three by Netflix. Despite receiving mixed reviews, viewership has told a different story. However, there …
Weekly Reads: Your Silence Will Not Protect You
Your Silence Will Not Protect You is a posthumous collection of essays, speeches and poems by Audre Lorde. In her work and throughout her life, Lorde was unsilenced, believing wholly …
Third Places: Finding Community in an Isolated World
A “third place” is a social environment that is separate from the house and workplace. Coined in 1989 by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, the concept has been described as an anchor …
66th Grammy Awards Recap: Taylor Swift sets Album of the Year Win Record
The 66th Grammy Awards were hosted by Trevor Noah, setting the opening scene with Dua Lipa’s medley performance of “Training Season,” “Dance The Night” and “Houdini.” Tracy Chapman surprised audiences …
Bellevue College Introduces Campus Climate Survey for Students
Bellevue College is introducing a campus climate survey as part of the college’s long-term planning for equity, diversity and inclusion. This survey will help track BC’s growth in terms of …
BC Foundation Receives Landmark Donation: Scholarship Funding to Expand
In late November, a Bellevue resident and philanthropist pledged a gift of $3,000,000 to the Bellevue College Foundation. As the largest individual donation in foundation history, it has allowed for …