Mathematic department uses free resources
The Open Course Library is a project managed by the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges. It was created to design Open Educational Resources such as books, syllabi and …
November 2014
When science gets overshadowed by feminism
On November 12, 2014, the Philae lander set down on comet 67P, 10 years after being launched from Earth. It was a monumental achievement, something never done before. Yet, in …
Victory for volleyball team last week
Coming in to their Tuesday night clash against Everett, the Bulldogs looked to extend their winning streak to four. Standing second in the north division, Bellevue is at 10-2 in …
Emergency preparation classes at BC
With winter right around the corner, that means windstorms, ice, cold, rain and snow, making the roads slipperier and the chance of things such as power outages and damage due …
Cell phones bring danger to society
Cellular phones are scary to me. I had an old cell phone I have been carrying around for a few years and visited a phone store a few months ago …
Taxing away a soda habit
With vending machines dropping sugary drinks like autumn trees shed leaves and fast food joints around every corner, it’s easier than ever to get our hands on the inexpensive processed …
Benefits of clickbait on social media
Even for those who aren’t familiar with the term “clickbait,” it’s something that is widely known and seen every day. Anybody who takes part in social media, Facebook being the …
“Show Me the Money”
The interdisciplinary course “Show Me the Money” had been taught once before in the spring of 2012. It has now been revived and revamped for the coming winter quarter. It …
Taylor Swift’s new album “1989”: Promotion and undertones
Every store, radio station and person has been buzzing about Taylor Swift’s new “1989” album. The album was released on Oct. 27, 2014 through Big Machine Records and is her …
BC new flu readiness site prepares students for winter
The Center for Disease Control recently stated through their website: “The 2014 Ebola epidemic is the largest in history, affecting multiple countries in West Africa. Two imported cases, including one …
Christopher Nolan brings sci-fi nostalgia with “Interstellar”
It is a rare thing to find cutting-edge science and modern fiction intersecting in this day and age, especially when it comes to Hollywood. Sci-fi has become less scientific over …
An Arabian night at BC: Poetry, food and cultural decor
Poetry is a form of literature structured with rhymes and rhythms or loosely as free verse. It can be used to express the beauty of the natural world and feelings …
Dead Man’s Cell Phone: Upcoming theater production
As the quarter nears its end, Bellevue College’s Theater Arts Department gets ready to put on their fall play. The department synopsizes their play as: “A man dies in a …
OSLA student input hearing
On Wednesday Nov. 5, the Office of Student Legislative Affairs met in room D106 for their monthly public hearing for student input. This meeting was an opportunity to gave information …
Art and Language Collaboration group seeking new members
“Calling student artists and student writers,” a flyer handed out in various English and art classes said. The flyer invited students to attend a meeting for those interested in collaborating …
On self-deprecation
A wise fellow once said: “It is clear self-deprecation is unhealthy, both psychologically and for public relations.” That statement is clearly true. If an individual speaks negatively of themself, they …
Volleyball team prepares for end of season
With a little over a week left until the season is over, the Bellevue College Volleyball team won its last two games with an overall season score of 9-7 since …
Quarterly TRiO awards ceremony
TRiO is one of the many programs at BC that guides students on their path to success. On Tuesday Nov. 4, BC held the TRiO Awards to congratulate students for …
Transfer Week events, sessions, and guests
Bellevue College transfer week is Nov. 10 to Nov. 14. During transfer week, students will have the chance to interact with representatives from many different colleges as well as network …
Brittany Maynard’s right to die
The death of Brittany Maynard has become an issue that has spread rapidly across the world these past few weeks, eliciting debates and opinions ranging from compassion to intense criticism. …