In defense of patriotism
It’s July, the same month that our nation declared independence from the British Empire centuries ago, an event we now celebrate as Independence Day. With such a nationalistic holiday, however, …
2013
Relay for Life hosted at BC
Most students at Bellevue College have experienced the loss of family and friends due to the effects of cancer. On June 29-30, the BC hosted the “What Can I Do” …
Legislature confirms tuition freeze
On Friday, June 28, the Washington state legislature passed the budget correct for the fiscal year of 2013-2014. As predicted in Bellevue College’s anticipated budget, there will be no tuition …
LGBTQ celebrates Pride
On Sunday, June 30, Seattle Pride hosted its 39th annual Pride Parade. The parade began at 11 a.m. along 4th Avenue between Union Street and Denny Way and lasted two …
How to: maximize gym results
Despite weight loss being one of the most common resolutions people set at the beginning of each year, few are able to actually meet this goal. The idea behind it …
Faculty encourage enlightenment by art
Bellevue College is home to a student body with a vast array of artistic talent. Many exhibit these skills and passions through performances and displays from the art department, theatre …
A “Hart”-felt trip
The Internet teaches us that even stupid animations of flying cats can become media sensations. Bored and home alone? Brace yourself and try the cinnamon challenge. Love British accents? Try …
Sex offenders fair housing law
The fair housing law was created to protect people from being discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, familial status and disability. Property management can’t …
Addicted techies
It’s been ages since you’ve seen one of your closest friends. You go to a nice diner or café to chat about your new internship, romantic partner or perhaps about …
Vital Nature: The forests and you
Trees and wildlife, the exponentially vast ecosystem that surrounds us is made up of millions of life forms, both plant and animal. Forest restoration and preservation groups work together as …
Feminist Fillibuster
College is the perfect time and place for experimentation. Even if you don’t go far from your high school and go to Bellevue College, you’re bound to meet new people. …
Students prepare for Seattle Pridefest
In 1974 the Seattle Gay and lesbian community celebrated their first Gay Pride Week. Fast track to 2013, and Bellevue College’s very own LGBTQ Resource Center is joining in on …
No budget yet for BC or Washington state
As of June 27 2013, the Legislature in Olympia, Wash. has yet to come to an agreement regarding the budget for schools in Washington state. The result will have an …
BC student participates in Rock ‘n Roll Marathon
Sam Crenshaw: How was attending the event? Jennifer La Macchia: Attending the event was fun and sad at the same time. I missed being a part of the …
Vital Nature: Coal or oil?
Whether you’d like to save money on cleaning agents, cut back on your toxic load or decrease your exposure to carcinogens, this is a page for you. It’s a blatant …
The flawed logic on parking
I applaud BC for its creation of alternative pricing options for students in terms of parking after it introducing paid parking permits in 2011. True, the paid parking permits help …
Summer jobs and staying proactive
With summer, a lot of people decide that it’s the time to be carefree, to just let loose and act as if life has been paused. But I’ll let you …
Student Profile: Jeffrey Nguyen
Upon first glance, Jeffrey Nguyen, a BC sophomore, may seem like the shy, reserved type, but once you get to know him, he’s anything but that. It’s also probably …
New Student Programs leadership
Student Programs: El Centro, BSU, LGBTQ and ISA all have new directors for the coming year. For El Centro, Victoria Sifuentes has taken the lead as director. Ron Rodriguez is …
Rook and Raul: New and old
As the Mariners season progresses, a few shining stars have made their names known. As expected, Felix Hernandez and Kendrys Morales have been playing some great baseball. However, there have …