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 […]
2021
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 […]
Amazon Collaborates with BC in $100,000 Fund for Scholarships/Aid
On Oct. 12, Bellevue College announced a new collaboration with Amazon. BC students will now have more opportunities to earn Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certifications as well as pursue internships […]
Your Guide to Choosing a Major
“Follow your passion. It will lead you to your purpose.” — Oprah Winfrey It’s easier said than done, Oprah. Many of us don’t know what we want to do with […]
Japan Week 2021 Recap
The fifth annual Japan Week recently concluded after taking place from Oct. 4 to Oct. 9. Japan Week is an annual event hosted by Bellevue College’s Japanese Culture Exchange Club […]
College Cooking: Chicken Vegetable Soup
Chicken vegetable soup is a classic warm winter soup that’s excellent in any season, whether you want to prepare for the winter with soups ready-to-go in the freezer or the […]
What I Learned From My Freshman Year of College
Whether you’re coming straight out of high school, a gap year, the military or if you’re finally returning to school after a long time off, welcome to Bellevue College. If […]
There is More to Mexican Food than Just Tacos
Most people assume that Mexican food is just tacos, and they don’t realize how diverse and complex Mexican food is. We’ve all had tacos, burritos, fajitas and guacamole. But have […]
OPINION: Tips on How to Ace Your Upcoming SAT/ACT
For many, this upcoming school year marks an important time in their academic journey. Throughout the year, multiple standardized tests will be held such as the PSAT, SAT, ACT and […]