Latin Pride at BC
Much like the diversity of the Latino culture, the celebrations of Latino Heritage Month (LHM) come in different flavors. LHM is celebrated over a 30-day period from September 15 to […]
2009
Rap battle sparks debate
Debate is brewing over a recent incident that occurred on Tuesday after all of the of the official BC’s Got Talent contestants performed their act. After the show, a group […]
MCS Fall Gathering invites all
International food, music, staff, students, and friends all filed into room C120 on Thursday, October 22, for the annual Multicultural Services (MCS) Fall Gathering. MCS has a vital role on […]
Letter from El Centro Latino
Dear Editorial Staff: After reading the current printed edition of the Jibsheet, the October 13, 2009, Volume 80 – Issue 5. On page four, the article: “ASG meets to make […]
Halloween Showdown
What are you, six? By Jake Magraw As you all probably know, Halloween is approaching. Some of you might consider it to be your favorite holiday, while others are like […]
Men’s Soccer strikes early, overcomes adversity in a 2-1 win
Bellevue College’s men’s soccer team came out ahead in a battle of attrition over Spokane, prevailing 2-1. Bellevue took an abnormally early lead by putting a point on the board […]
Gameday Grievances – Death of the Sonics
It has now been well over a year since Seattle was neutered of most storied professional sports franchise, the Seattle Supersonics, and the wound still bleeds. The hurt is evident […]
“Law Abiding Citizen” a smash hit
A musical genius with disfigurement-induced demons. Check. Army leader who essentially wears a banana hammock, a cape, and a helmet, and still manages to be a badass. Check. A television […]
The beginning of a good thing
Writer/director/producer David Over describes his short film, “In the Beginning,” as a “dark, modern-day, Adam and Eve, love-story, thriller.” It’s a mouthful, but it’s also an accurate depiction of the […]
Drew Barrymore: a Triple Threat
Drew Blyth Barrymore was on born on February 22, 1975, in Culver City, California. She was born into a talented family of actors that dates back to silent films. Her […]
Overwhelming financial aid backlog
Many students apply for financial aid with the expectation that they will be rewarded a sum of money to help them cover the cost of college. This year, for many […]
Student Aid Fiscal and Responsibility Act
Saving money for college could get a whole lot easier. The United States House of Representatives recently voted on legislation that would increase the amount of federal aid students are […]
Mary-Kate and Ashley, a different look
They are multi-millionaires as a result of their ever-growing empire. In fact, for the past seven consecutive years they have been ranked on Forbes “The Celebrity 100 List.” With everything […]
Local designer makes it rain in Seattle
Logan Neitzel is a 26 year old up and coming fashion designer from Seattle who expresses his inner creativity through the clothes he creates. He is hard working, self reliant […]
Gameday Grievances – Green: Seattle’s color
Much has been made of the new fashion statement the Seattle Seahawks made a few weeks ago by coming out of the tunnel with bright lime green jerseys. Unlike the […]
Mariners franchise ends season on high note
When the Seattle Mariners season ended October 4, the team was 12 games behind the Angels for the American League West division lead and 8 back of the Boston Red […]
Tacoma Film Festival is a hit
The Tacoma Film Festival, which ran from October 1 through 8, recently finished its fourth year screening a variety of independent films. The majority of the films are shown at […]
Fashion icons through the years
Every time a celebrity puts something good looking on, the unwashed masses can’t help but follow their chosen idols and copy them. Perhaps it is the human instinct that makes […]
ASG meets to make important decisions
On Thursday October 8, 2009 the Associated Student Government (ASG) met to discuss issues concerning Bellevue College. The purpose of the ASG is to represent and serve the student body. […]
Teacher reflects on injury as disability pride month begins
Rick Mangan, better known as “Maggott,” has been skydiving since 1977. According to Mangan, he is “a skydiver, a national champion, FAA licensed parachute rigger, skydiving instructor, and pilot,” with […]