Pen pals are great. Until they get creepy
In my search for cultural knowledge I decided that it was high time I got myself a pen pal. Not just any old pen pal, not someone from the U.S. […]
January 2014
Generation of science and technology: Fossil fuels to hopefully be extinct
Okay, if it was up to me, I would so be done with paying for gas. Driving to school and work every day hurts my gas tank – and […]
Margin of Excellence recipients
The Bellevue College Foundation has announced their 2014 Margin of Excellence Award recipients. Each recipient was nominated by students, faculty, administrators, staff, and trustees for their commitment to excellence through […]
Book review: Orange is the New Black
The comedy-drama book “Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison” was written by Piper Kerman. It talks about her real-life experience serving 15 months in a […]
Food-for-thought for taking a foreign language at Bellevue College
There are some grand benefits to learning a foreign language. Firstly, a new language allows a person to access new experiences. Also, it shows an interest in other cultures. Lastly, […]
Asian Pacific Islander Student Association
Fall 2013 saw the Asian Pacific Islander Student Association’s kick-off and initiation. APISA director, Yukimi Mizuno, shared, “Our mission is to create an inclusive community that provides service in order […]
Student parking uproar
The beginning of the quarter is renowned for its congestion. President Dave Rule put it well, in saying that purchasing a parking pass is a lot like purchasing a hunting […]
Health Sciences building construction back on track
Construction on the new Health Sciences building began in August with a few hiccups regarding city building permits, however, the project is on schedule and should be completed by spring […]
What is the sustainability department up to this quarter?
Looking around the BC campus, it isn’t hard to see that it’s a very “green” school. In the science building, there are more floor-to-ceiling windows than you can count to […]
Life is squishy and stress hurts the heart and soul
If someone asked you what the most intriguing and complicated challenge you’ve ever faced was, how would you respond? You might pause to ponder; you wouldn’t want to be hasty. […]
Men’s Basketball: Season Preview
The Bellevue College men’s basketball team has made it to the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges championship every year since Coach Jeremy Eggers took over the team, and this […]
ASG GA invitational oversights
On Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, the Associated Student Government of Bellevue College District VIII held their first General Assembly meeting, at 1:30 p.m. in room C-130, and was publicly called […]
Letter to the Editor: Help students in need: Fund the Hunger Relief Program
My name is Chris Toomey and I am a Bellevue College Alumni, and previous News Editor and reporter for the student run newspaper, The Watchdog. I am now writing to […]
New GED test launches for 2014
High school graduation alternatives just got tougher. As of January 2nd, a new version of the General Educational Development test was released across the United States. Program Coordinator of […]
Generation of Science and Technology: New year, new gadgets.
Taking place from Jan. 7 to Jan. 10, with a preview on Jan. 5, the Consumer Electronics show hosted in Las Vegas has revealed some of the best, the dumbest, […]
Never too late to be a student
It’s never too late to go back to school. Even if you’re over 40, and even if you’re a hopeless drug addict. I am both, and let me tell you, […]
Laser Dome: music and lasers
On Friday, Jan. 3rd, the Pacific Science Center’s Laser Dome debuted its newest show, Laser EDM. Unlike most of its shows, which are centered on a single artist, Laser EDM […]
Can the Seahawks really do it?
The Seattle Seahawks have been one of the biggest stories in the NFL. All the way from before the preseason to now, the Hawks were considered one of the favorites. […]
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
People have said that Ron Burgundy would never have another movie following his antics. However, like many other greats, he has returned. Anchorman 2 tells the continued tale of legendary […]
Photography as an evolving medium
For at least the last 28 years the basic photo course, ART150, has remained almost unchanged. Those who have taken the course will remember a quarter of capturing photos with […]