Ray White on new signage
In recent weeks, the issue of gender-neutral bathrooms on campus flared up yet again. In the Nov. 12 issue of The Watchdog, miscommunication resulted in a plethora of inaccurate information. …
2014
Review of “Dead Man’s Cellphone”
He’s dead, sitting at a table in a coffee shop near a woman who had recently savored the last bite of her lobster bisque, the meal the now-dead man came …
BC student helps homeless with Sleepless in Seattle
Five years ago, University of Washington student Eddie Wang started college as a freshman. He soon became aware of the number of homeless individuals who hung out near campus. As …
BSU open mic after Ferguson
On Aug. 9 in Ferguson, Missouri, Michael Brown, an 18- year-old African American man was shot by Darren Wilson, a 28-year-old police officer. Brown and his friend Dorian Johnson were …
BC MUN in Rome and Seattle
The BC Model UN is both a class and a club that prepares participating students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become delegates for Bellevue College at Model UN …
The futility and catharsis of rioting
Self-expression is one of the most treasured activities humans can engage in. We love to talk about ourselves, demonstrate what we believe in and make art to attempt to communicate …
Men’s basketball starts off the winter season
On Nov. 22 the Bellevue College men’s basketball team began their 2014-2015 season. Last year they had won the North Region title they look to learn from that experience and …
Technolegit
I just got off the phone with my internet and home telephone service provider, found out the utilities are going to be out of commission or another week. Each time …
Recent events in Cleveland
On Saturday around 3:30 p.m., two police officers fatally shot a 12-year-old boy, Tamir E. Rice, near the Cudell Recreation Center. Rice died the next day at MetroHealth Medical Center …
Watchdog applications lost
Over summer quarter through October, all online applications for The Watchdog were not received by the staff, anyone who applied during that time would not have been contacted by the …
Film prescreening of Suzanne Collins’ “Mockingjay Part 1”
On Friday, Nov. 21 2014, Mockingjay Part 1 was released into theaters. I had an opportunity to go to the pre-screening earlier that week and it was pretty amazing. Mockingjay …
BC Future Vision plans
The Strategic Planning and Steering Committee recently published a series of long-term plans and goals for Bellevue College. Formed in 2013, by President David Rule, the SPSC has been working …
Fast fashion: Bad for the environment and people
Fast fashion is a term applied to companies like Forever 21, Zara and H&M, clothing stores that provide cheap clothing and switch out their merchandise at high rates to keep …
New public safety desk
Office C106 has long been the Office of Sustainability, providing students with transportation resources like BC RideMatch. Recently, the Student Programs and Administrative Services decided to share C106 with Public …
Glee television star speaks at BC
Lauren Potter, who portrays Becky Jackson in the popular Fox show “Glee,” told her story of how she overcame her restrictions with Down syndrome and how she achieved her dream …
Season four of “American Horror Story: Freak Show”
Season four of the television phenomenon, “American Horror Story: Freak Show” has added a whole new twisted dimension to modern television. The intense story line paired with the exceptional acting …
Concerned Students Council
The Concerned Students Council is a new club that aims to give students a place to bring complaints and problems about the campus. The main problems the club identifies is …
“From the Chamber” music department concert
The music department put on their annual “From the Chamber” concert last Tuesday, Nov. 18. The event was hosted by Dr. Brian Cobb. It is designed as a showcase for …
Nazis living in the USA
Recently, several Nazis were discovered living in America during an Associated Press investigation. They were found across the country from the state of Ohio and to Arizona. According to an …
Women’s basketball freshman take big responsibilities
Last season the women’s Basketball team took first in their league. This year the team looks to open up the season strong and defend their title. Sophomore Hunter Hopkins stated …