BC celebrates Earth Week
April 22 marks the 45th anniversary for Earth Day, which was started by Gaylord Nelson, a former Senator from Wisconsin. Earth Day has evolved into a worldwide movement, citizens not …
April 2015
Student activist speaks up about climate change
On April 21, as part of Bellevue College’s 16th annual Earth Week, student activist Sarra Tekola presented about the effects of climate change on food security. Tekola’s focus on the …
ASG presidential candidate profiles
Vote Here Eric Pattison, the vice president of the Interpersonal Leadership Council, is in his third quarter at BC. He said that is one of the main influences of his …
BC buzzes around annual farmers’ market
During Earth Week Bellevue College organized various events including the annual farmers’ market. Stands offered a wide variety of fresh vegetables, such as squash, beets and leeks, and vendors with …
Mariners over Astros
SEATTLE (AP) — The Mariners are glad to get a win any way they can get one. J.A. Happ earned his first victory with the Mariners as the Seattle bullpen …
Annual job fair to host employers
With the Job and Networking Fair coming up, the Center for Career Connections hopes to help students have an opportunity to network with multiple companies around Bellevue and Seattle, while …
Armenian Genocide still denied in 2015
Friday, April 24, 2015 marked the 100th anniversary of Red Sunday, the day when Ottoman officials rounded up and arrested around 250 Armenian intellectuals and leaders in Constantinople. This event …
Guam legalizes gay marriage
Guam has been really busy this year, bringing in a Forever 21, building its first Jack In The Box and now legalizing gay marriage. Like most same-sex marriage legalization stories, …
Computer science education in Washington
Once again Washington state finds itself on the forefront of innovation in the tech sector. This time it is the state government, not a high-tech firm or fledgling startup driving …
Blending sociology and environmental science at a community college
Last week was Bellevue College’s 16th annual “Earth Week,” which is an extension of Earth Day, April 22. Throughout the week several lectures and events were held across campus, all …
Racha Thai: Good food, but unreasonable prices
Racha Thai and Asian Kitchen is tucked away in Redmond in the same complex as Regal Cinemas Bella Bottega 11. It is slightly out of the way for me, but …
Underground electronic music at Decibel Festival
2015 marks another amazing year for music in the city of Seattle. This year the annual underground electronic music festival, Decibel Festival, has expanded its offerings to include the Micro …
The Berliner serves a twist on a classic
Nestled into a cozy area of Pioneer Square at the intersection of 1st Avenue south and S Main street, The Berliner is a restaurant specializing in doner kebab, a Turkish …
Margin of Excellence Awards
Awards, scholarships and grant funding were announced at the 16th annual Become Exceptional luncheon put on by the Bellevue College Foundation on Tuesday, April 17. Among the many announcements made …
New program offers career assistance
International Talk Time Club, or ITT, is planning on creating an Internship and Career Planning Program. This program will be available to any international students currently registered at Bellevue College. …
Vote Goat promotes registration
On April 14 and 15, a goat roamed the Bellevue College campus, attracting students and faculty to register to vote. The Vote Goat was brought on campus to promote voter …
BC MUN returns from New York
March 29 to April 2, Bellevue College’s Model United Nations program went to New York to participate in the competitive National Model United Nations Conference B. The conference simulates a …
Generalization and privilege go hand in hand
Is it ever acceptable to look at a someone and make judgments about who they are and what their life has been like based on superficial characteristics like gender, sexual …
White privilege as a factor of society in 2015
Although the disparity in racial, religious and gender related treatment of people in the United States has drastically improved, the privilege certain groups have, or lack thereof, continues to affect …
Mariners begin 2015 season
On Monday, April 6, the Mariners opened up their season with the first of a three-game series against the division rival Los Angeles Angels. The first run came about early …