Unprotected they stand: The problem with VAWA
Loopholes belong in business, not in matters of safety. Imagine this: you are a Native American woman married to a White man. You mutually decide to build a life together […]
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Office of Equity and Pluralism in action
“Bellevue College values a learning and working environment through its commitments to support a campus environment that is diverse, inclusive, open, safe and accessible; to model a college community that […]
The privilege of calling out “male privilege”
If you are reading this article before 12:30 p.m., you can attend a lecture right here at Bellevue College in D-106 today about the pervasiveness of a somewhat ambiguous blight […]
The DJ near you: Electronic dance music breaks out at BC
As new genres of music emerge, the art of ‘DJ-ing’ has been categorized as mainstream. DJ’s manipulated dance music are now used in stadiums instead of the hidden warehouses of […]
College sports: Good or bad?
Sports are a great activity in which anybody can participate in. However, isn’t known if college students should play sports because it takes away time to study, finish work and […]
The Asian big brother: North Korea
North Korea may just be one of the worst places to live in the entire world. Known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea by the people of the country, […]
Are violent video games really so bad?
The question, “are violent video games bad for people?” has been very active for the past few years. People have linked these game behaviors to a rise of aggression, lack […]
Vital Nature: Recycling potable water
As modern advancements and evolution in technology and engineering rise, the practice of direct water recycling and treatment processes becomes all the more real. Today, water treatment has become increasingly […]
“Less than traditional” does not mean “rapist”
In previous and recent issues of The Watchdog, topics regarding the LGBTQ Resource Center and the queer community on Bellevue College’s campus have been covered, reported on and eventually discussed […]
The Weekly World: Internet Regulations
“The Internet is quite simply under assault,” was the way Federal Communications Commission member Robert McDowell put the situation last month. As early as last February, McDowell had been warning […]
TRiO awards honor students
Last Valentine’s Day, Bellevue College hosted in room N-201 the annual TRiO Winter Academic Awards that recognized the academic accomplishments of students a part of TRiO Student Support Services at […]
Audition for “Translations”
English is one of the most commonly spoken languages in the world, topped only by Mandarin. Most people associate the entirety of the United Kingdom under the English language, but […]
Drama dpt. prepares for KCACT Festival in Sacramento, Calif.
Performing on stage provides great opportunities to practice self-composure in front of an audience, improve public speaking skills and learn presentation techniques. Students brave enough to express themselves on stage […]
Speech and Debate event at WWU
As an educational facility, Bellevue College offers a wide range of resources for a student’s convenience. Speech and Debate Society allows students to learn debate techniques and how to properly […]
BC Women’s Soccer Sr. ID Camp
The Bellevue College Senior Identity Development Camp is held for high school seniors who wants to be potentially recruited as part of the class of 2013. This year, BC women […]
“World class innovation”: Solar panels at BC
Bellevue College has made a new environmental feat: the installation of a solar panel array above the art wind of the C building towards the end of January. Deric Gruen, […]
“Color(ing) within the lines”: History month gallery
On Wednesday, Feb. 6, the art gallery showcased their new exhibit. Following the theme of Black History month this February, it portrayed thought-provoking pieces made by prominent African- American artists […]
BC welcomes basketball stars “Slick” and Donald Watts
On Feb. 6, Bellevue College opened up one of its lecture halls to Donald “Slick” Watts, a former Seattle SuperSonics basketball player and his son, also named Donald Watts, who […]
BC students rally in Olympia
Repeatedly screaming “We are the future!” under the cracked dome of the state’s capital may not have been what students had in mind stepping on the bus last Friday morning, […]