Mariners grim start holds positive future outlook
The Major League Baseball All-Star week has finally gone by, marking the half-way point in the MLB regular season. Some teams find themselves miles ahead of the pack. The Los […]
2019
BC professor comments on first round of Democratic debates
The 20 Democratic presidential hopefuls faced off in a pair of back-to-back debates on Wednesday, June 26 and Thursday, June 27, moderated by Rachel Maddow and Chuck Todd at the […]
Hiking in the PNW
In the Puget Sound region, hiking is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to get closer to nature and stay healthy. The benefits to both physical and mental […]
Seattle’s Biggest Street Food Festival Returns
The Seattle Street Food Festival returned to South Lake Union once again, this time occurring on July 6 and 7 for its seventh consecutive year. This year, the festival grew […]
Pride month is for remembrance, not corporate profit
June, otherwise known as Pride Month, is officially over. In its wake, storefronts everywhere have stripped themselves of rainbow flags, clearance sections in department stores have become bogged down with […]
A digital detox can benefit us all
In this era of virtual reality and fast food brands having their own Twitter accounts, it is hard to separate ourselves from our screens. We get so caught up in […]
Amazon to build Bellevue’s largest skyscraper by 2024
Over the past two years, Amazon has been quietly acquiring real estate in downtown Bellevue. As of now, the gargantuan tech company owns approximately 1 million square feet of corporate […]
Ashlyn Harris, Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger lead U.S. Women’s team to World Cup victory
The United States Women’s Soccer Team completed their title defense after beating the Netherlands 2-0 on Sunday, July 7. This win gives them their fourth World Cup title. This is […]
Dwyane Wade challenges standards of masculinity and fatherhood
In April of 2019, Gabrielle Union-Wade was seen with her stepson Zion at Miami’s Pride Parade, which subsequently spurred some backlash on social media. Because of Union-Wade’s marriage to NBA […]
Jay Inslee: consider other policy or fall behind in 2020 race
The race for the democratic nomination in the 2020 election offers 23 democratic candidates. Arguably, the most unique and unknown candidate right now is Gov. Jay Inslee. This is because […]
Abortion limitations and bans spread across America
As abortion limitations spread across eight states, lawmakers discuss the future of abortion in America. It all began with the Alabama ban signed on May 15, which would criminalize all […]
Washington’s legalization of human composting is the future of human burials
On May 21, Washington became the first state in the US to legalize human composting when the state legislature signed Bill 5001. This bill, which will go into effect on […]
“King of Monsters” shows Godzilla still reigns
“Godzilla, King of Monsters” is an excellent addition to the Godzilla mythos. Acting as a direct sequel to the 2014 “Godzilla” movie, it improves upon the original to deliver the […]
Toronto Raptors chase history in NBA Finals
After winning a tough game in a hostile Oakland environment, Toronto has taken a 2-1 series lead. Kawhi Leonard had an impressive game with 30 points, seven rebounds and six […]
FlyQuest slumps, Echo Fox surprises in LCS opening week
The League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational has ended, and the “summer splits” across the world have begun. North America celebrated the return of Team Liquid, who placed second at the […]
New tariffs on Mexico force negotiations on immigration
Update: President Donald Trump tweeted on Jun. 7 that tariffs scheduled to be implemented by the United States are “indefinitely suspended” after an agreement was met with Mexican officials. President […]
BC hosts celebration of LatinX cultures
The cultures of Latin America are extremely rich and span thousands of years. On May 31, El Centro Latino celebrated these cultures by holding Latin-X night. “It’s all about vibes […]
Alabama’s abortion ban is unsafe and ineffective
A new policy in the state of Alabama has placed a harsh ban on abortions, which disallows abortions even in cases of rape or incest. This policy is currently being […]
BC provides wonderful starting point for students’ academic careers
Bellevue College is still seen by many as a two-year college for those who want a transfer degree. However, many do not realize the stepping stone Bellevue College serves as […]
BC students gear up for graduation
In the spring, everything blooms, but in the summer, everything thrives. Many students are graduating this quarter. Some of them may transfer and pursue more knowledge. Others will graduate from […]