Breakdown: The U.S.-Iran Conflict
Conflict between the U.S. and Iran is nothing new and has a history reaching back for almost 70 years. The tense U.S.-Iran relationship began decades ago when the U.S. overthrew …
January 2020
The aftermath of Tim Eyman’s $30 tabs initiative
Initiative 976, or the Limits on Motor Vehicle Taxes and Fees Measure (the $30 car tabs initiative) was approved by Washington voters during the state’s general election in November of …
Women’s Basketball comes away victorious from scare against Edmonds
On Jan. 22, the Bellevue College women’s basketball team survived a late scare in the fourth quarter against the Edmonds Tritons to pull away victorious. Head coach Mel Stubblefield stated before …
Microsoft announces plan to go carbon negative
On Jan. 16, 2020, tech giant Microsoft announced a plan to go carbon negative by 2030. The announcement is only a steppingstone toward reducing corporate greenhouse emissions, and by 2050, …
Police and Pride: Trying to Improve from a Tense History
50 years ago, the police were a clear enemy of the LGBT community, and for good reason. Police enforced sodomy laws that outlawed homosexual acts, cops raided gay bars, and …
Mac Miller leaves a thoughtful goodbye with ‘‘Circles’’
Days before what would’ve been his 28th birthday, Mac Miller’s family released his posthumous album “Circles.” Before his death in 2018, Mac Miller was undergoing an interesting transition in his …
Men’s Hoops Fall to Edmonds 87-74
The Bellevue College Men’s Basketball team came up short against Edmonds on Jan. 22, falling to a score of 87-74. A jump shot by Kevin Keowla gave Bellevue a three-point lead early on, …
Conor McGregor makes a return to the octagon against Donald Cerrone
On January 18, in Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, former featherweight and lightweight champion of the world, Conor McGregor (21-4), faced off against Donald Cerrone (36-13), otherwise known as “Cowboy.” Coming off of a loss …
Fare enforcement unfairly targets minorities
Two officers storm onto the platform of a Sound Transit bus, “Fare Enforcement” printed neatly onto their uniforms. They move efficiently, through rows of passengers, diligently checking to see if …
How you can recognize misinformation online
According to a joint 2017 study from Stanford and NYU, nearly a quarter of voting-age adults visited a website spreading disinformation about the candidates in the weeks leading up to …
Washington State Attorney General sues Johnson & Johnson over opioid crisis
On Jan. 3, Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson. The state is accusing the multinational corporation of deceptively marketing opioids as effective for …
Snow days at BC
It’s the first snowfall of the year. White powder covers the streets and everyone decides that these are the end times and rational thought can go right out the window. …
Lockwood Foundation Grant Applications are Open, Paving the Way for the Future of BC
The Lockwood Foundation Grant is an incredible occasion for the entirety of Bellevue College. Starting January 6, staff have the chance to apply for a portion of the total $10,000 …
Seahawks Out-Gunned in Green Bay
Seattle’s Super Bowl dreams were stopped short in their divisional matchup against Green Bay as the Packers scraped past with a 28-23 victory. The game was just as close as …
Men’s Hoops Falls to Skagit Valley, 81-75.
The Bellevue Men’s basketball team took another harsh loss to Skagit Valley on Jan. 11. The 81-75 victory by Skagit set the Bulldogs to an 0-2 conference record and a 1-16 record …
BC Gallery presents: The Pool Zones and Other Zones
What kind of art lies within architecture? The newest exhibition at Bellevue College, The Pool Zones and Other Zones, invites gallery visitors to explore a diverse set of sculptures, which …
Women’s Hoops moves up to 1-1 After Dominating Win Over Skagit Valley
On Jan. 11, the Bellevue College women’s basketball team (1-1) took their first win with a dominating home game performance over Skagit Valley. At one point, the Bulldogs were leading by as much as 26 …
Mick Jenkins drops gems on “The Circus”
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HBO’s “Watchmen” brings something new to the table
After years of toiling in development hell, HBO has finally blessed the masses with a “Watchmen” adaptation. With “Leftovers” showrunner Damon Lindelof at the helm, the adaptation is set in …
BC’s ski instructor training program hits the slopes
Kicking off the winter quarter, Bellevue College is offering a PE course that gives students firsthand experience as a ski instructor. Lighting a fire in the hearts of skiers, snowfall …