Archery class PE123 offers a fun PE alternative
One of Bellevue College’s most popular courses, PE&123, typically fills up within 30 minutes after registration begins. Adding to this competition is the fact that only one slot is offered …
December 2012
From the chamber came inspiration
On Wednesday night, Nov. 29, music students gathered for a chamber music concert in the Carlson theatre, featuring solo instrumental music. The performances highlighted the hard work of students enrolled …
Meet the new LGBTQ team for 2013
On Nov. 15, the LGBTQ Resource Center officially established its new leadership team. The team consists of four resource center members: Haven King, Chris Orgovan, Amy Roney and Lauryn Shinaul. …
Holland discusses “male privilege, race and gender”
On Tuesday, Nov. 27 the TRiO Student Support Services held a town hall meeting regarding the topic of the intersections of male privilege, race and gender. TRiO Assistant Director, Ronal …
Living Voices presents “Native Vision” for History Month
As part of November celebrations for Native American History Month, Bellevue College hosted a performance from the Living Voices performance group entitled “Native Vision” on Nov. 27. Living Voices is …
Finding “cool” classes for winter quarter
With students up to their elbows in preparation for final exams, many have not yet selected classes for winter quarter. Scrambling for seats in new or popular classes can be …
BP oil spill settlement amounts to largest in US history
British Petroleum, the British cyclopean oil corporation that held its eye open for nothing but cash and oil, pleaded guilty on Nov. 15 to 14 felony counts tied to the …
A strong opening for men’s basketball team
The men’s basketball team here at Bellevue College recently played in a tournament in Oregon as their season switched on. The Bulldogs played two games and came away with a …
Communication or frustration?
From Facebook to Tweeting, texting, emailing, the latest iPhone 5’s and Droids all seem to play a significant role in the communication process between not just simply Bellevue College students …
Guest lectures give your money’s worth
We all know how much tuition has gone up in recent years. Even between fall and winter quarter of this school year, tuition has jumped a few hundred dollars for …
An icy tradition in the making
Most people have heard of the “Polar Bear Plunge” – a freezing dip into lake and ocean waters that chills you to the bone… and perhaps other, more sensitive parts …
The Weekly World: The “war on Christmas”
There are many conflicts going on right now. In Syria, at least 40,000 people have been killed in a bloody civil war. In Gaza, a tenuous peace has only just …
Vital Nature: Potential scorching coffee prices
Coffee beans are largely harvested and distributed commodity crop exchanges. The two most commonly grown and commutated coffee beans around the world are the Arabica and Robusta species. Arabica beans …
OSLA screening of “Heist”
On Oct. 29, the Office of Student Legislative Affairs partnered with FUSE for the movie screening of the political-thriller documentary “HEIST: Who stole the American Dream?” Students participated in the …
Science Cafe: Zombies
Zombies do exist, and Washington State is currently in the middle of an expanding infestation. Mutant creatures are being behaviorally altered, acting in inexplicable ways before dying grisly deaths, their …
Bellevue College gets inspired for Glee club
The critically acclaimed musical comedy-drama television series “Glee” had spread its influence on Bellevue College students. Bellevue College Glee Club was established in spring 2010 HyunGyu “Sammuel” Kim and Shauny …
The past, present, future and its parallel “figure 8”
“Cloud Atlas” is an award-winning novel written by David Mitchell which was recently made into an epic film for the big screen. The film takes place in six different main …
Rowling’s return in “The Casual Vacancy”
If you are still charmed by the illustrious success of the “Harry Potter,” series, it’s time to draw your attention away from portrayals of good vs. evil in a magically …
“Lincoln”: Quietly powerful
Going into the theater, I had a couple of important concerns on my mind. Spielberg has always been a mixed bag of a filmmaker for me, and I knew that …
Chone Figgins is released: About time
As almost every Mariner or just general baseball fan probably knows, Chone Figgins has been released by the Seattle Mariners after three years of watching the former All-Star fall like …