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 […]
2015
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 […]
Kendrick Lamar’s latest album “To Pimp a Butterfly”
After the release of his first two albums “Section 80” and “Good Kid M.A.A.D City,” Kendrick Lamar has solidified his name as the next big rap star. Even then there […]
Preliminary study confirms viability of dorms
In October, Bellevue College hired a consultant to conduct a feasibility test, which confirmed the viability of completing BC’s first dormitory by fall 2018. With the newly gained information, VP […]
Guitarist Kaki King says “The neck is a bridge to the body”
Text, light paintings and music collide and perform to an acoustic-electro flow. Kaki King’s “The Neck is Bridge to the Body,” a multi-media project that provokes video, light, music and […]
John Green’s “Paper Towns”
Indiana resident John Green has earned his fair share of bestsellers, medals and other literary awards. Green’s notable fan base is now eagerly awaiting the release of “Paper Towns,” which […]
Student trustee to represent BC
The BC Board of Trustees is looking for applicants for the student trustee position for the next school year. The student trustee serves on the Board of Trustees, which is […]
STEM programs should not expand to include art and reading
Almost a year ago, Huffington Post published an article that said the STEM program should be changed to the STREAM program. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and […]
Hillary for America
On April 12, virtually every social media outlet was blasted with the same news. Hillary Rodham Clinton became the first democrat to enter the presidential race. Clinton launched her campaign […]
Ombuds available to help BC Community
Since the establishment of Bellevue College, the school’s mission has included the aim to nurture “a supportive environment throughout its programs and services,” for both students, faculty and staff members. […]