An Overview of Corn Silk Tea
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October 2021
OPINION: The Current State of Journalism
In the past two decades with the rise of the internet and social media, the way we gather news and information has changed drastically. In 2007, iPhones introduced themselves to …
Bellevue College Announces Social Justice Center
Bellevue College announced the launch of their very own Social Justice Center (SJC) as a measure of commitment by the institution towards equity and inclusion. It was spearheaded by the …
King County Vaccination Mandate in Effect
Following the release of new guidelines from the King County Public Health Department, as of Oct. 25, it is now required for people aged 12 and up to provide proof …
Upcoming General Election on November 2
The Washington General Election is coming up soon on Nov. 2! Ballots were already mailed to registered voters on Oct. 15. Be sure to have them filled out and postmarked …
Recent Shootings Highlight Worrying Trend in Gun Violence
Seattle police are currently investigating five shootings that occurred last weekend on Oct. 23 and 24. These are only the latest to join a record-breaking year in terms of gun …
Artist Interview: Camille Bloom
Camille Bloom is an English teacher turned internationally-touring singer-songwriter. Originally from Spokane, she is currently based in Luxembourg, teaching music full-time to adults and youth. Her music is filled with …
Weekly Reads: Ashes in the Snow
Trigger Warning: This book contains horrific cruelty and sexual content. A New York Times Bestseller “Between Shades of Gray” now renamed “Ashes in the Snow” is a novel about World …
EPIC: The TikTok Musical
You may think that Homer’s Odyssey is a distant cry from what’s popular now. All the TikTok dances and trends are way more interesting than a 12,109 line epic, right? …
Your Guide to Dealing with Procrastination
We’re just over a month into Fall Quarter, and at least for the classes I’m in, that means that there have been midterm exams. That has exposed a problem that …
Seasonal Affective Disorder: An Overview
Feeling down recently? You are not the only one. As we head into colder weather and shorter days, it is common to feel isolated and depressed. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) …
Seahawks: Their Current State
I don’t want to say I saw it coming, but I kind of saw it coming. Six weeks in and the Seattle Seahawks sit at the bottom of the NFC …
Sweet Potatoes: A Historical Overview
Sweet potatoes are deeply rooted in Black culture and food. Over the past couple of years, sweet potatoes have become more popular due to their health benefits that white potatoes …
Danganronpa: A Death Game
The breakout popularity of Netflix’s “Squid Game” interested me greatly because death games are uncommon in Western media. In “Squid Game,” competitors are gathered together and “forced” into games where …
Tips for Living with Roommates
Moving away for college often means living with roommates for the first time. This can be a difficult transition and will likely require some lifestyle changes. Here are some tips …
College Cooking: Chocolate Lava Cake
A dense fudgy flavor with the perfect ratio of liquid chocolate to spongy cake, chocolate lava cake is a half-baked cake with a runny center. Despite that, it is perfectly …
OPINION: Why is Food in the U.S. Considered Untrustworthy?
Every country has different standards for its food. In many other countries, it is a common belief that food in America is too processed, unhealthy, and full of chemicals. These …
OPINION: AT&T, OANN and Misinformation
Last year feels like it was a lifetime away. We were all at home because of the pandemic, people were hoarding toilet paper and seemingly everyone was making whipped coffee …
LifeWire Joins BC to Talk Domestic Violence
October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness month in an effort to bring attention to this issue. On Oct. 19, Bellevue College arranged a webinar on domestic violence and its …
ctcLink System Implemented at BC
Over the past several years, Bellevue College, in collaboration with 33 other community and technical colleges, has been working tirelessly to implement a new system-wide program known as “ctcLink.” This …