Tatoos: An expression of the self
As far back as the fifth millennium B.C., humans have been permanently inking their skin through the art of tattoo. Though originally for spiritual purposes, tattoos have taken on a […]
2009
Birth Control: polluting waters?
Tony Tessandori is a recent addition to the Anthropology department at the College. On Tuesday, April 21, the instructor gave a lecture for Earth Week titled “There’s something in the […]
The role of smoking in art
It’s morning and the sun is beating down. With a coffee in one hand you hold an un-lit cigarette in the other without even realizing your actions. You rest the […]
Terrific Tennis Tandem: Riko and Lauren
Rika Matsumoto and Lauren Heino come from two different backgrounds, but they couldn’t be better partners both on and off the court. Just over a year ago, Matsumoto moved here […]
State budget cuts decided
According to the Seattle Times, higher education funding took a big hit last weekend in the final hours of Washington State’s legislative session. Colleges got operating budget cuts of six […]
Connect to a new career
Unemployment is now at 9.2 percent statewide. A job search can take a lot of time and effort when the job market is this competitive. Many students do not know […]
Saving the earth-it’s not a political game
By Joy Citradewi Lai. Earth Day is coming up in a few days, guys! It’s time to ask ourselves what we have done for Mother Nature. In the past few […]
The Ball’s in My Court: The State of Seattle Sports
The one defining moment in Seattle sports’ history came in 1979 when the Seattle SuperSonics won their one and only NBA title. Back in 2004, the Seattle Storm won the […]
ASG Report: April 14, 2009
Lori Saffin, instructor and Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) advisor, sponsored by Amanda Alva, ASG president, requested that the ASG approve $4,030 to cover a guest speaker for BC Identities Week. Vicki Waiking Ma, VP of finance and communication, motioned to allocate $460 from the club’s 1984 Reserve account to pay students a stipend for volunteering to serve food during the upcoming ASG Election Barbeque. […]
Katie Curses: Guest Curser
After finally getting around to watching “Synecdoche, New York” recently, it dawned on me what a fool Lindy West, writer for The Stranger, had made of herself when reviewing it. […]
Worker Retraining Program: Get your tuition paid, start a new career
The demise of Worker Retraining has been greatly exaggerated. While the program has indeed run out of funds, as reported in the April 5 Seattle Times, the new fiscal year begins July 1. […]
Elegância: Many men have an uncomfortable relationship with beauty
I had a difficult time writing this. I wanted to give equal time to male attitudes about beauty in this series of columns, and frankly, I was embarrassed to talk […]
Seth Rogen stirs laughter once again
Ever since his co-starring role in “The 40-Year-Old Virgin”, Seth Rogan has been amusing the audience with his antics. Whether he is the deadbeat, the pothead or the pornographer, he […]
Get started on the next step: Look at the University Transfer Fair
The College celebrated its official name change to “Bellevue College” last week. The new name was adopted just in time to award diplomas with the new name to the first […]
Artist profile: Franz Ferdinand
Disco died a long time ago -and most people would say- with good cause. But Scottish band Franz Ferdinand have resurrected the genre, proving it’s as cool as ever. Since […]
Taste of Bellevue College
April 16, C130-A and B were filled with faculty and students attending the annual “Taste of BC Potluck” . Upon entering the room, one might have been dazzled by potent […]
Tennis team on top form
Bellevue College’s tennis team won their 50th consecutive competitive match, 11 April, against Shoreline Community College. For most teams in the NWAACC league a win would be welcomed, but for […]
Who grades the Watchmen?
Who watches the Watchmen? Students at Bellevue College do. English classes that are teaching “Watchmen” like literature are giving serious graphic novels a long-due comeback. Just like eating Cookie Crisp […]
Bellevue splits series with Everett
This past Tuesday, April 14, the Bellevue College Bulldogs finished up their four game series against the Everett Community College Trojans, with the two teams splitting the series 2 – […]