Jobs in high school build self-confidence
I’ve always been a quiet and reserved person, afraid to talk to people I wasn’t familiar with and terrified to speak in front of large groups. Book reports, presentations and …
2017
CNN needs to remain unbiased
CNN makes me ashamed to call myself a journalist. Most major media outlets make me feel that way, but lately CNN has pushed me over the edge. Tremendously biased reporting, …
Students build carbon fiber car with RISE Learning
On Tuesday July 18 to Wednesday July 19, the Bellevue College RISE Learning Institute held a workshop partnered with Wikispeed where students had the opportunity to build a carbon fiber …
“Awaken, My Love!” slows down the summer
It’s summertime, and along with it comes plenty of free time to enjoy sunshine, spend time with friends and unwind. The season also calls for a soundtrack – high energy …
Japanese Cultural Fair in Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue
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Redmond Town Center hosts annual arts festival
On July 7-9, Redmond Town Center hosted its eighth annual Arts Festival. The Redmond Art Festival featured over 90 selected artists, with talent ranging from clothing design and jewelry to …
Seattle introduces new community bike share program
The Seattle Department of Transportation recently announced a new bike share program in an effort to create an alternative form of transportation that also works well with the community. It …
New state budget addresses education
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee recently signed off on a 43.7 billion dollar budget that addresses funding public schools in the state. In a press release, Governor Inslee said “I …
Summer presidential transition
For the last few months Jill Wakefield has been transitioning out of her role as President of Bellevue College and started preparing the next president for the job. Wakefield has …
Gyro Express: Greek and Indian food downtown
Right across the street to the west of the Bellevue Transit center between the other holes in the wall is a tiny restaurant, Gyro Express. Having had a mad hankering …
BC Jazz Band visits New Orleans
“We can make it if we run!” one of the students shouts as we see the long train approaching the street we need to cross. The band and I bolt …
RISE learning event engages students
On July 5 and 6, Bellevue College’s RISE Learning Institute hosted a two-day workshop and makerspace focused on elements of 3D design. It was part of their Makers and Scholars …
Transferring to Seattle U
Representatives of Seattle University visited Bellevue College on June 6 to talk with students about the school and share some advice on admissions. The event sponsored representatives from SU’s financial …
New class explores sources of happiness
Beginning at the start of the fall 2017 quarter, Bellevue College will be offering a new course entitled Interdisciplinary Studies 125: The Pursuit of Happiness. “This class explores what social …
El Centro Latino hosts celebration of culture
On Thursday June 8 in the Bellevue College cafeteria, El Centro Latino held an end-of-year event to celebrate Latino culture. Admission was free and vouchers were available to purchase to …
ASG calls for reallocation of tech fees
The ASG has been dissatisfied with where the funds from BC student’s technology fee is going and are trying to change where it goes. The funds are going mostly towards …
Pop Science undermines actual science
Lately, I’ve been noticing an epidemic of mischaracterizing science. Celebrities and notable scientists are all over the place talking about political, social, and even religious issues as if they were …
Accepting fact and faith without double standards
Science and religion have always clashed with each other, especially when it came to the origin of the world and life, the idea of a higher being, sexuality and women’s …
Don’t judge people for the food they eat
Recently, I’ve been getting in to a lot of conversations about what type of food is acceptable and what isn’t. Things like bugs and snails that may seem awful to …
BC student wins NWAC golf tournament
The Bellevue College golf team took second place at the NWAC Golf Championships from May 21 – 22 at the Home Course in DuPont, Washington. BC sophomore Isaac Hall won …