Coming out of the closet
Athletes always accept criticism from their coaches when they try to improve their game, but when it comes to their private life, it’s another story. People seem to think that […]
2011
BC Artist of the Week: Emy Nikulina
It’s a cold January morning and I’m interviewing visual artist Emy Nikulina in grand 21st century fashion, through Facebook. Emy and I go way back. At least as far back […]
In This Moment, It’s All About Her: Nicki Minaj
“I fly with the stars in the skies, I am no longer trying to survive, I believe that life is a prize, But to live doesn’t mean you’re alive, Don’t […]
Disney’s World: Part I
The following piece illustrates two particularly fascinating components of the human memory: the power that images and artistic works have on the individual’s perception of the real world, and the […]
The great rescue: South Korean Navy saves crew of 21 from pirates
On Saturday Jan. 15, Somali pirates hijacked The Samho Jewelery, a ship that is operated by the South Korean firm, Samho Shipping Company. On board were a crew of eight South […]
Lost in Translation: International Fashion
The longer I am here at BC (Fall 2010 was my first quarter), the more I come to notice a very peculiar phenomenon. Not getting at anything racist, but have […]
Me & BFF: me & bus, frenemies forever
Time check – 2:29 p.m. Location – C Building. Doing the math in my head while rushing over to the bus shelter, I realize I have exactly one minute before […]
Breaking down the barriers
January 19 was a landmark for Bellevue College. That afternoon, a number of faculty members from Bellevue College and University of Washington Bothell gathered and celebrated as BC President Jean […]
Lady Bulldogs Quell the Storm
The Lady Bulldogs smash their latest opposition in the form of the Seattle STORM, their undefeated streak growing to nine in a row. Playing before the men’s team on the […]
Player Profile: Marshawn Lynch
Many Seahawks fan still have the memory of Marshawn Lynch’s legendary run against the New Orleans Saints during the first Seahawks playoff game of 2011. Throughout his tenure, many internet […]
The voyage of online dating: OMG URAQT
It is Friday. Date night. You’re counting down the minutes until you get to see (insert desired name here). Outfit ideas line up in your head for what feels like […]
Survival tip: It’s raining babies
In a world where ABSTINENCE is shoved down our throats, it isn’t surprising that having babies is all the rage. Making babies is so passé. No one cares about the […]
MLK’s legacy celebrated at Bellevue College
On Aug. 28, 1963 an African American man’s voice bellowed from the white steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Clear and unafraid he talked about his dream, a dream for those […]
Fashion Blogging: The Necessary Starter Kit
Bryanboy, Tavi Gevinson, Rumi Neely, Jane Aldridge – probably not names you are familiar with. What if I tell you Marc Jacobs named a bag after one of them while […]
Cyberstalking: say hello to the social network nightmare
You just met a rather cute guy in class today. You don’t really know him personally, but you figured out his name when you eavesdropped on his conversation with a […]
Obama and Big Business: “Baby, Let’s Leave this Ugliness behind Us”
Barack Obama’s alliance with big business has flipped once again. After two years of inconsistent dating, President Obama is once again trying to win the hearts of corporate America. This […]
New Year, New Rules
The postseason is upon us and that means that the new NFL rules will go into effect starting now. NFL owners voted 28-4 in favor of changing the rules regarding […]
An exciting night with TLC’s Cake Boss: Buddy Valastro
Over 2,000 people of all ages crowed through the doors at The Moore Theater, and were all excited for a night with Buddy Valastro. There were people from all over […]
The true reality behind New Year’s Resolutions and how people mantain them
The New Year, for most of us, means the beginning of a new chapter in our lives. The time, in which we reflect in our past, celebrate what we have […]
Obama quietly signs First Responder Bill into law
After a long and hard fight, many feel justice is finally being done for those who are still suffering from the effects of working at, or living near, ground zero. […]