Disney’s new film tells a new type of story
Disney’s newest movie “Queen of Katwe” makes headway for a new type of story that may diversify the multinational company’s library of magical tales. “Queen of Katwe” tells of Phiona …
2016
Stop questioning Obama’s birthplace
I’ve always found it strange when people questioned president Barack Obama’s birthplace after his election. He’s already president and he released his birth certificate in 2011. This issue was resolved …
Power outage halts classes
Classes were cancelled at Bellevue College’s main campus until 5 p.m. due to a widespread power outage on Thursday, Sept. 22. The cause was unknown, but according to the vice …
Campus renovations
Several renovations have been occurring across campus since summer quarter. Among these are the renovations of five different external staircases. According to construction project supervisor Will Tribble, the staircases “were …
New leadership for BC
In August, the Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Jill Wakefield as the new interim president. Wakefield’s experience in academic leadership are widespread, starting as a program assistant in the veterans’ …
Community support after tragedy: Bellevue Police Department on changes since Dallas shootings
After the tragic events involving law enforcement in Dallas and across the nation, some police departments made changes. For example, Houston police union Vice President Joe Gamaldi stated “what we’re …
Have fun at the blueberry farm
Nested in the heart of Lake Hills is a small yet bountiful 14-acre stretch of land called Larsen Lake Blueberry Farm. Open to the public for two months during the …
Natasha Marin: Remember Me
Currently on exhibit at the Vermillion art gallery and bar on Capitol Hill, “Remember Me is both a living poem and a visual benediction to those so often overlooked, dismissed, …
History of Film
For students dreaming of watching movies all quarter, a history of film class will be available to go even deeper into the topic. History of Film is a hybrid class …
Origin stories at Hugo House
“I think it’s important to start out by acknowledging we are on stolen land,” Demian DineYazhi said, starting off the night of writing by Indigenous Writers at the Hugo House …
Guided Pathways helps students find their direction
The Guided Pathways Initiative by the nonprofit organization College Spark has awarded grants to several community colleges in Washington to help them better support students in choosing courses more wisely. …
Advantages and disadvatages of allowing refugees to immigrate into countries
As millions of refugees keep trying to enter Europe and the fear or terrorism rises in the face of actual terror attacks carried out by refugees in France and Germany, …
The Olympics showcase humanity
I’ve been accused of being many things in my time as a writer: Cynical, right-wing, offensive, depressing, provocative, and most of the time it’s true. However, once every two years …
Hillary Clinton sees the big picture of this country
When imagining the ideal first female president in a country where equal pay and reproductive rights are still a hot button topic, it’s going to take a lot. To start …
Politics in the U.S. is going too far
It’s really interesting how much one’s worldview changes when they are informed of all of the news and recent politics going on in the world. Up until November of last …
President David L. Rule resigns
Dr. David L. Rule has resigned as the president of Bellevue College. On Wednesday, Aug. 3, the Board of Trustees accepted Rule’s resignation and appointed Dr. Gita Bangera, interim vice …
Bellevue Festival of the Arts
The Bellevue Festival of the Arts ran on July 29, 30 and 31 in downtown Bellevue. The Festival of the Arts “is a juried arts and crafts fair” and “continues …
U.S. Housing and education is too expensive
Many Americans struggle to pay for housing because both home and rent prices are extraordinary high. The enormous costs of education put further financial strain on families living in the …
Cruz and Sanders’ response to 2016 nominations
This upcoming Presidential campaign has the potential to unite America, if only for the cause of a common enemy. Former presidential hopefuls Senators Cruz and Sanders have polar opposite views …
Getting lost on a river shows a lack of common sense
This has been a weird year. Come to think of it, weird may not be quite the right term. Depressing, worrying, an endless parade of suck, that more fits the …