OSLA seeks student input and involvement
The Office of Student Legislative Affairs focuses on involving the Bellevue College campus with legislation in Olympia and holds monthly public hearings and annual surveys in order to receive input …
February 2015
WSU research opportunities for BC students
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, Shelley Pressley came to Bellevue College to give a presentation in C165 on research opportunities for undergraduate engineering students – especially those interested in attending WSU. …
Art in the digital age
Digital technology’s impact on the production and process of sharing art is immense. Any child growing up today will likely first become familiar with what “Photoshopped” or digitally altered images …
Wellness Center activities for both students and faculty
The Bellevue College Wellness Center offers activities, classes and events for not just students, but faculty as well. This quarter, the center has a myriad of things for students and …
Mass hysteria surrounding football
Loud crackling and booming interrupted an otherwise quiet Saturday evening. Rather than be frightened by the sound, I just turned up the volume on the television to try to drown …
Health and Beauty: Consent is always sexy
In honor of Valentine’s Day coming up in a few days, it seemed that it would be good to talk a little bit about the birds and the bees. However, …
Lotus club at BC
Lotus Club began two quarters ago, led by aspiring personal trainer and BC student Daniel Morris. The club provides an environment to practice yoga and meditation. According to Morris, attendance …
Super Bowl advertisers take different approach this year
Unfortunately for Seattle Seahawks fans, this year’s Super Bowl was a bit of a letdown. Up until the last minute or so of the game it really seemed as if …
Valentine’s Day meals
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, and on a Saturday, it’s best to have reservations made and plans figured out as soon as possible. Luckily, the Seattle and Bellevue …
Benjamin A. Gilman scholarship for studying abroad
The Benjamin A. Gilman scholarship, which aims to provide financial assistance to students seeking a three-month long study abroad opportunity, is open to all U.S. citizens who are receiving Federal …
Question and answer session for first year tenure review
The tenure question and answer session provided information to new faculty members who are in their first year of the tenure process. This session was designed to help new faculty …
Science Cafe event reveals lies in statistics
The “Science Café: Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics” event, held on Friday, Jan. 30 at 12:30 p.m. in C130A near the cafeteria, was named after Mark Twain’s famous quote,“There are …
BC debate students compete at WWU
The Bellevue College Speech and Debate team is scheduled to compete at a debate tournament at Western Washington University later this week. The debate team at BC has been around …
The Belletrist, BC’s art and literature magazine
The Belletrist is Bellevue College’s online literary arts magazine. It is an open space for students to share and express their creativity in all forms. The Belletrist offers student an …
The problem with Valentine’s Day
According to history and Catholic tradition, Valentine’s Day is named in honor of Saint Valentine. Valentine, also known as Valentinus, was a priest who would perform weddings under the Christian …
Women’s golf team holds open tryouts
The Bellevue College women’s golf team is having open tryouts to recruit talented players for the team in the 2015-2016 season. The team seeks more quality players to join the …
Available health care options for students
Applying for healthcare is one of the many responsibilities for young adults. Around the BC campus, there are brochures containing information on different healthcare plans to help students explore all …
Hayward of words and wonderment
In my own mind, Charles Hayward is the face of the United Kingdom. He is certainly not royalty and scarcely appears to be seeking fame, but his continued involvement in …
“Centered” nonprofit
In 2014, University of Washington graduate Eddie Wang started up a nonprofit organization called Sleepless in Seattle, which raised funds to support homeless people. Sleepless in Seattle gained more than …