Renowned local architect George Suyama visits BC
George Suyama’s teachings and practice align with his quote: “Looking at the building as an object is really antithetical to creating a sense of place.” He believes that houses are …
2016
Applying sustainability into curriculum
David Spataro, a political science professor at BC, screened the film “This Changes Everything” to students to bring awareness of his upcoming interdisciplinary studies course. Spataro said he feels prepared …
Lunar New Year celebration hosted by the International Student Association
The International Student Association brought in the Year of the Monkey with a Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 8. The BC community was invited to practice calligraphy, make their …
Integrating social media into teaching
It’s pointless to ignore the emerging presence of social media within daily life. Social media is used for a multitude of tasks suitable for daily and professional life but I …
Latino Night 2016 preview
Over Feb. 9 and 10, the El Centro Latino club held a bake sale on the first floor of the C building. They sold several home-baked and store-bought goods to …
True feminists don’t feel obligated to vote for Clinton because she’s a woman
The concept of basic equality amongst people of all genders and races is, as I understand it, the backbone of intersectional feminism, which is at the forefront of the modern …
Ads have crossed the line
Advertisements are everywhere. People see them on TV and hear them on the radio. They’re on busses and billboards and websites. Companies call people just to tell them they need …
Peyton Manning will go down as a legend
Super Bowl Sunday this year was a big day for the Denver Broncos, and even bigger for quarterback Peyton Manning. Becoming one of 12 quarterbacks to have won two Super …
“Grease Live” does not live up to hype
I recently watched the Fox production “Grease Live,” which aired on Jan. 31. As a fan of the original movie-musical, I was definitely disappointed. “Grease” has such a long established …
El Maestro del Taco serenades the taste buds
Food trucks seem to be everywhere these days. Any trip to a somewhat populated city center inevitably turns up a couple of the mini-restaurants on wheels, usually feeding a line …
Democracy decided by the flip of a coin
This year’s presidential election officially kicked off with the Iowa caucuses last week. The democratic field is now down to just Bernie Sanders and Hilary Clinton, who split the state’s …
Celebrating year of the monkey
Bellevue College’s Chinese Student Association hosted their first Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 5 from 5 – 8 p.m. to celebrate the beginning of the year of the monkey …
World Hijab Day aims to dissolve negative stigma
Bellevue College’s Muslim Student Association organized a World Hijab Day on Monday, Feb. 1, in order to foster awareness of the hijab and its cultural and religious foundation. Founded by …
Persian Student Association hosts dinner and dance, invites students of all backgrounds to connect with and enjoy the culture
Bellevue College’s Persian Association held a dinner and dance for BC students on Saturday, Feb. 6. Padria Cafe, a restaurant that specializes in Persian and Greek food, catered the event. …
Hip-hop dance workshop as part of Black History Month
Members of the BC community participating in a hip-hop dance workshop, the second Black History Month event at Bellevue College this year. Several other events are planned for this months, …
Millenials, vote and cause change in the nation
I didn’t vote in last year’s midterm election, but I should have. The ballot was pinned to my bulletin board for at least a month but somehow never got touched. …
Europe’s migrant crisis is disorienting
When waves of refugees and immigrants first started crossing the Mediterranean Sea in 2015 to escape from the wars in their countries, many member nations of the European Union welcomed …
North Korea stirring more trouble
Yet again, North Korea is in the news stirring up trouble. The oftentimes incomprehensible actions of the nation is usually the butt of jokes here in the US, but the …
BC scholarships available
BC Foundation scholarship applications are available as of Feb. 1 in a simplified common application process. Students fill out one application including short answer questions, recommendation letters and personal information. …
Chop Shop: A dance showcase that aims to engage the community
Contemporary dance, as with many modern art forms, can be a bit daunting for those new to the experience. The annual contemporary dance showcase Chop Shop includes a variety of …