If it’s not your body, it’s not your choice
Sofia Vergara and her frozen embryos have made shock waves through the media in the past few weeks. Is she a murderer for not wanting to follow through with her […]
2015
Larry Gossett speaks at BC
On April 30, 2015, Bellevue College’s Black Student Union and the Office of Student Legislative Affairs held an event that welcomed King Country Councilman Larry Gossett, who came to […]
A new prom tradition Pink Prom 2015 to be held in May
Prom season is approaching and the LGBTQ Resource Center will be hosting a Pink Prom at which students of every sexual orientation can have a safe, fun and non-judgmental place […]
iBIT offers new online certification
BC piloted a new online competency-based Business Software Specialist certificate in January 2014. Since its introduction last year, it has replaced the old Business Software Specialist program due to demand […]
See the universe from BC’s vantage point
Patrick Beatie, with the help of his wife, hosts free public planetarium shows at Bellevue College twice each month, which brings viewers into the realm of stars and planets, allowing […]
Bellevue women win softball game in five innings
On Tuesday, April 29, the Bellevue College softball team faced off against their league rival, the Everett Community College Trojans in the first of a two-game series at home. Going […]
Apartment List offers new scholarship
Apartment List is an online rental marketplace based in San Francisco that is offering a $2,500 scholarship to outstanding students who exemplify one or more of Apartment List’s core values. […]
The lost art of protesting
From demonstrations and riots in Ferguson and Baltimore to May day protests in Seattle, Americans everywhere are pissed off and not going to take it anymore. At least, that’s how […]
Civil Rights Pilgrimage student’s photos on display in BC president’s office
Faiza Hassan is a student who went on the 2015 Civil Rights Pilgrimage. Throughout the trip, she took photos on 35 mm film of monuments and sites that the group […]
Modest Mouse’s new album a disappointment
Isaac Brock recently released a Modest Mouse album. Eight years of touring and slowly gathering material culminated with “Strangers to Ourselves” in March. The album was concocted from a broader […]
Changing perspectives on beauty
Like many teen girls in the United States, there was a time in my life when my weight and appearance meant way more than they ever should have. Not only […]
“Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead” revives zombies
To most Americans, the zombie genre is a little played-out. The fad was good for a while, but these days, zombies are a little passe. Even “The Walking Dead” doesn’t […]
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 […]
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, […]