OPINION: Biden’s Policies are Bad for America
Is half a century in career politics enough to prepare someone for the presidency? Apparently not, as Biden’s agenda isn’t rooted in reality and is already proving detrimental for Americans. …
May 2021
BC Reaffirms Mask Requirement Following New CDC Guidelines
As of April 27, President Biden released some new, uplifting guidelines regarding mask-wearing: “If you’re fully vaccinated, and you’re outdoors … you no longer need to wear a mask.” To …
A Year Later, Police Reform Passes in Washington
It has now been almost a year since the murder of George Floyd which sparked protests all across the nation. These protests, which called for fundamental reforms in police departments …
Applications Open for ASG Elections
Applications for the ASG (Associated Student Government) Board of Directors were recently opened and a number of candidates have jumped on the opportunity. The BC Associated Student Government consists of …
My Life With Anxiety
The bell rings. I run. I get to the door of my next class and stand there, arm outstretched. I pause. I try to will my arm to move but …
Weekly Reads: Challenger Deep
“Dead kids are put on pedestals, but mentally ill kids get hidden under the rug.” – Neal Shusterman, “Challenger Deep” “Challenger Deep” was a book recommended to me for Mental …
My Life With Depression
About two and a half years ago, I realized that I always felt tired. I could have slept for 12 hours and I would still barely be able to function …
Bellevue College’s Baseball Team Has Won Four Out of Their Nine May Games
Coming into May, the Bellevue College baseball team had won 10 of their last 11 games but have only won four of their nine games since. This stretch started off …
OPINION: What Not To Do on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is an American holiday to celebrate the lives lost in service. It is celebrated on the last Monday of May and has been observed since 1868. Although Memorial …
College Cooking: Mocktails for Summer
It’s coming up to summertime which means enjoying picnics, days at the beach, or just a nice afternoon outside on your porch. One thing that can make it even better …
Staff Picks: Courses We Love
Registration is open, and that means our Spring Quarter 2021 installment of Staff Picks is here as well. Among our staff, Drama 141, History 205, and Psychology 109 stood out …
Sam Evergreen and Emily Dickinson on Life with OCD
Sam Evergreen: I was diagnosed with OCD when I was six. I had undergone quite a bit of trauma early in life along with a litany of health problems, the …
Governor Approves Environmental Regulations Meant to Cut Sate Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Net Zero by 2050
On May 17, Governor Jay Inslee signed a series of bills focused on strengthening environmental regulations in Washington state. One of the major documents that were signed focuses on prioritizing …
Weekly Reads: This Is How You Lose the Time War
I love you. I love you. I’ll write it in waves. In skies. In my heart. You’ll never see, but you will know. I’ll be all the poets, I’ll kill …
Bellevue College’s Women’s Basketball Team is Currently 9-1
Bellevue sports has been on another level this year, and the women’s basketball team is no exception. Now 9-1, they are riding a nine-game winning streak. While there are still …
2021 Anime to Give a Try
2020 was a notoriously weak year for anime, especially for new series. Outside of the otherworldly “Jujutsu Kaisen,” the best new franchises that fans could take in from 2020 were …
OPINION: Trumpism is Here to Stay in American Politics
Representative Liz Cheney, ever since January 6, has been one of the most outspoken critics of former President Donald Trump. She has consistently denounced the former President’s actions as being …
The Road to Reopening: Washington’s Progression with COVID-19
Just a few days ago, Governor Jay Inslee stated that he hopes for a lift of all COVID-19 restrictions by the end of June — maybe even sooner. “Our state, …
OPINION: It’s Time to Stop Being Influenced by Influencers
Using social media is pretty straightforward: pose, edit, post. Millions of people around the world are posing, editing, and posting like it’s a competition. At the head of this movement …
WA Legislature Approves New Building for Center of Transdisciplinary Learning and Innovation at BC
The Washington State Legislature has approved a fund of $39,942,000 for constructing a new building — a Center for Transdisciplinary Learning and Innovation (TDIC) on our BC campus. The Center …