Flavor bang with biang biang at Xi’An noodles
I found true love a few weeks ago. It was like a scene in one of those poorly rated romantic comedies. When we met, there was an instant connection with …
2016
Explore the science of cancer
According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer was projected to affect 1,685,210 people in the U.S. in 2016 and take 595,690 lives. It is a well-known disease that affects the …
DIRECTions feature students productions
On Dec. 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bellevue College Stop Gap Theater, Bellevue College students performed short ten minute plays that were directed and performed entirely by …
Mistreatment of elephants in Asia
Every year, thousands of people flock to Thailand and other Asian countries to see elephants and ride them. What many of these tourists do not know, however, is how badly …
Thanksgiving dinner: Going out vs. staying in
For those who celebrate Thanksgiving, preparation for the holiday can be hectic. For a host, accommodating a large number of friends and family for Thanksgiving dinner is an expensive and …
Fidel Castro: A proper eulogy
After the death of Cuban Communist dictator Fidel Castro, many celebrities and politicians gave fond condolences to Castro on social media, remembering Castro’s “humanity and love for his people.” In …
Midyear leadership retreat at BC
On Dec. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Student Programs will be holding an all-day mid-year leadership retreat preview in the Bellevue College cafeteria facilitated by Tikka Sears and …
APISA gets into the Christmas spirit
On Thursday Dec. 1 in room C103 the Asian Pacific Islander Student Association held a Christmas event from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The meeting was the last get-together of …
Being critical is not always prejudicial
There are a myriad of terms to describe why one person might dislike another. Racism, homophobia, transphobia, Islamophobia, ableism, ageism, sexism, these are all reasons why people think others don’t …
BC volleyball coach named NW Coach of the Year
Bellevue College volleyball Coach Jocelyn Lawrence was named North West Athletic Conference North Region Coach of the Year for the first time. Middle blocker Audrey Saelens and setter Kendle Valede-Nunez …
Medical marijuana should be separated from recreational pot
Medical marijuana has been protected by law in Washington state since 1998. In 2007 and 2010 the law was amended in order to improve the status and accessibility to those …
Black Friday sales are not worth the trouble
Going outside on the day after Thanksgiving usually fills me with apprehension. I’m not comfortable in big crowds, especially when everyone is trying to get to that one deal before …
Changes to Veterans’ Day Lunch article
The Watchdog has recently altered the Veterans’ Day Lunch article in volume nine, issue seven. A quote was removed and the source’s name was fixed. The new version of the …
Students learn about internships
In order to build a well-rounded resume, students work hard on their GPAs, involve themselves in activities and look to jobs or internships for experience. To help with this process …
Clinical Consortium Day
On Friday, Nov. 18th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in room N201, the Health Sciences and Wellness Institute had a professional development and educational collaboration day, or Clinical Consortium …
Japanese Culture Club fundraiser
On Nov. 17 and Nov. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Bellevue College’s Japanese Culture Club held a fundraiser in the cafeteria to raise money for a Japanese culture …
Trump’s awful appointments
I was very surprised to see Trump elected president, though I was not surprised by the reaction from people who strongly opposed him. To Trump’s opposition, he represented the epitome …
Maxis and EA are ruining The Sims series
The Sims 4 has been on the market since 2014. Many fans of the Sims series, including me, were disappointed with the game when it first came out due to …