Exploring authentic Ethiopian cuisine at “Wonder Cafe and Sports Bar”
Wonder Cafe and Sports Bar is the last thing one would expect an Ethiopian restaurant to be named, but the first part of the name is derived from its location …
Articles by Zema Kebede
Student success through guided pathways
Last Tuesday, a town hall meeting was held in room N201 to inform faculty about BC potentially applying for a grant from College Spark Washington. If received, the grant would …
Eliminating cash would be a costly decision
Some parts of the world are moving towards the elimination of cash and replacing it with exclusive use of digital currency. I personally don’t think that this is something that …
Mind your Language: The Psychology of Intercultural Communication
Bellevue College is offering a new interdiscplinary course this quarter. INTER 145: The Psychology of Intercultural Communication will be taught by instructors Deepti Karkhanis and Jennifer Anderson. The idea for …
Yoshiko Harden leaves her position to internal replacement
Yoshiko Harden has announced that she will resign her position as Bellevue College’s Vice President of Equity and Pluralism and move on to Seattle Central College as their new vice …
Don’t trust Uber to keep you safe, trust yourself
Jason Brian Dalton, the Kalamazoo Killer, has been in the news lately due to his shooting rampage in Michigan. What makes his case stand out from other mass murderers is …
Students of Color Conference applications opened
The annual Student of Color Conference caters to students of color at community and technical colleges all over the state. Applications for the 26th annual conference in Yakima are open …
CampusSave aims to promote safety at BC
Bellevue College is rolling out a new campus safety training module to students and staff as a part of the CampusSave initiative. CampusSave is a program that falls under Title …
Applying sustainability into curriculum
David Spataro, a political science professor at BC, screened the film “This Changes Everything” to students to bring awareness of his upcoming interdisciplinary studies course. Spataro said he feels prepared …
“Grease Live” does not live up to hype
I recently watched the Fox production “Grease Live,” which aired on Jan. 31. As a fan of the original movie-musical, I was definitely disappointed. “Grease” has such a long established …
Persian Student Association hosts dinner and dance, invites students of all backgrounds to connect with and enjoy the culture
Bellevue College’s Persian Association held a dinner and dance for BC students on Saturday, Feb. 6. Padria Cafe, a restaurant that specializes in Persian and Greek food, catered the event. …
Chi Alpha winter retreat
Bellevue College’s Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship club attended their annual winter retreat on Jan. 30 and 31. All Chi Alpha groups in Washington state participated in the winter retreat, which …
People love Trump for his no-nonsense attitude
By now, it’s well known that Donald Trump’s presidential campaign is unorthodox, especially compared to the candidates he’s running against. It’s also well known that he’s acquired a voter base …
“Man Seeking Woman”
Man Seeking Woman is a show on FXX about a man named Josh Greenberg and his experiences looking for love. The situations he finds himself in are often hyperbolic and …
Associated Student Government resignations
Recently, several members of Bellevue College’s Associated Student Government left their positions. Students were selected and appointed by the administration to fill these vacancies. Frank Mueller replaced Gebriel Amare as …
“Joy” the movie: Predictable at times, heartwarming nonetheless
I was pleasantly surprised by the film “Joy.” I was invited to see the film by a friend and had nothing else to do that evening so I went. I …
Business Leadership Community
The Business Leadership Community, formerly the Business Leadership Club had a kickoff pizza party for BC students on Jan. 12. Students ate lunch and played bingo for prizes in room …
Luck of the draw
Three winners from California, Tennessee and Florida will share the Powerball pot, which has risen to over $1.5 billion. Ironically enough, the drawing has spurred people to buy more tickets, …
Trip to Chicago contributes to BC-WSU discussions
Recently, representatives from Bellevue College and Washington State University embarked on a trip to academic institutions in Chicago to research ways of improving educational opportunities for students and, ultimately, gain …
Playing God and making babies still out of reach
The apparent controversy over designer DNA comes down to a misinterpretation of genetic research. I say misinterpretation because I don’t want to assume blatant misrepresentation by people who might honestly …