Hiking the PNW: McCormick Park
Sitting right in between the Snoqualmie Valley Trail and the Snoqualmie River, McCormick Park is a pleasant summer hangout spot located just off of downtown Duvall. Although it is small, …
August 2021
Anime Review: YagaKimi
What does it mean to love someone for the first time? The experience is different for everybody, but the sensation of falling in love is unlike any other. For Yuu …
Weekly Reads: In an Instant
“Don’t just try to be happy when you think of me — be happy. Look at the ocean and smile. Inhale the scent and celebrate. Remember me. Remember that I …
The History of Anti-Fascism
What’s the first thing that you think of when you hear the word Antifa, or even just anti-Nazis? Captain America comes to mind for some, but for most, what comes …
“Dear Evan Hansen,” The Movie
“Dear Evan Hansen” the movie is set to hit theaters September 24. The long awaited film will have Ben Platt (Pitch Perfect and The Politician), who originated the role, playing …
Anime Review: The Asterisk War
The animation studio A-1 Pictures had an irreversible impact on the anime scene, playing a large part in helping the medium go mainstream. “Sword Art Online” and “Seven Deadly Sins” …
Hiking the PNW: The Snoqualmie Valley Trail
The Snoqualmie Valley Trail (SVT) is a historic former railroad track turned walking trail that runs throughout the entire valley. It stretches just over 30 miles, from Duvall to North …
Weekly Reads: The Ocean at the End of the Lane
“Nobody actually looks like what they really are on the inside. You don’t. I don’t. People are much more complicated than that. It’s true of everybody.” — Lettie Hempstock, “The …
Political Movements: Their Origin and Importance in Society
Wikipedia defines a political movement as “a collective attempt by a group of people to change government policy or social values,” and at face value, that makes perfect sense. But …
Jonathan Larson’s “Tick, Tick… Boom!”
Jonathan Larson’s “Tick, Tick… Boom!” is hitting theaters November 12, 31 years after its creation. Following a strictly theatrical release on this date it will be available on Netflix on …
COVID Cases Quadruple in King County Due to Delta Variant
King County has been hit with its fifth wave of COVID-19 due to the Delta variant. According to the Washington State Department of Health data, with the emergence of the …
The Washington Eviction Moratorium: What it Means and How to Get Help
On Aug. 3, the Centers for Disease Control issued a new eviction moratorium, which will last until Oct. 3. The new moratorium came in response to growing concerns about the …
Hiking the PNW: Rattlesnake Lake
With a sapphire blue lake, a grandiose rocky ridge and beautiful hiking trails, Rattlesnake Lake is an extremely popular recreational location in Washington. It’s located just off of I-90 at …
BC Requiring Vaccinations for Fall Quarter
After recent news of a new higher education proclamation issued by Gov. Jay Inslee in early July, Bellevue College has decided to require vaccinations for COVID-19 beginning Fall Quarter. This …
Open Forums for Vice President Institutional Advancement Finalists
What is Institutional Advancement? Bellevue College’s Institutional Advancement (IA) handles public relations and communication, marketing, community development, the BC Foundation and website management. Their mission involves increasing awareness and appreciation …
Anime Review: So I’m a Spider, so What?
Isekai is an anime genre where a normal citizen of Earth is injected into an alternate fictional world. In common storylines, the protagonist dies in their original world to be …
Weekly Reads: All the Light We Cannot See
“Open your eyes and see what you can with them before they close forever.” — Anthony Doerr, “All the Light We Cannot See” The book begins with a blind 12-year-old …
College Cooking: Strawberry Chicken Summer Salad
Here we have yet another great salad to add to your list of summer salads. The Strawberry Chicken Summer Salad uses a mix of fresh greens, protein-filled rotisserie chicken, freshly …
League of Legends: North America Championship Series Playoff
After nine grueling weeks, the North American League of Legends Championship Series has eliminated the two weakest squads and will progress to the eight-team playoffs. TSM and 100 Thieves finished …