MLB: Mariners Trade
With the Major League Baseball trade deadline completed, we fans can finally see how the Mariners intend to compete in the immediate future. The trade deadline separates the league into …
2021
$2,000 for Selected BC Mural Submissions
Starting Fall 2021, students will have the opportunity to submit artwork to the Outdoor Murals Project. The murals will be put on display for one to three years in Bellevue …
King County Elections: What You Need to Know
It’s that time of the year again. Blue and white drop boxes have popped up in many places, from libraries to city halls to other public places, and ballots have …
King County Health Officer Jeff Duchin Recommends Masking-Up Indoors
Following the lifting of mask mandates, King County has seen an increase in positive COVID-19 cases. Although the county is now over 80% vaccinated for residents 16 and older, there …
March for Medicare for All Held on July 24th
On July 24, a crowd gathered across the street from Westlake Center with the intention of marching from there to Seattle Center. Some carried signs, others carried clipboards, and some …
Who are WA’s Olympic Athletes?
Beyond the national pride that the 2021 Olympics hails, we Washingtonians can relish in the fact that several state-local athletes made their way to the world’s biggest stage to compete. …
Anime Review: Steins;Gate
Time travel is such a fickle thing to consider: the pros and cons of altering history, the questions around if we’re living in one of those altered histories, why nobody …
Weekly Reads: Out of the Easy
TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual abuse/assault, trauma “Sometimes we set off down a road thinkin’ we’re goin’ one place and we end up another. But that’s okay. The important thing is to …
Surviving College with Pets
College introduces enough financial struggles of its own. With the cost of schooling, food, transportation and housing, who can find enough financial relief to afford a pet? Although pets may …
College Cooking: Chocolate Madeleines
Summer is not the best season for baking. But sometimes you’re still craving a light-on-the-stomach baked good. Madeleines are an airy dessert similar in taste to a miniature cake. In …
Drought and Wildfire Emergency in Washington State
On July 14, a drought emergency was declared in Washington state, applying to all counties except for the Seattle, Tacoma and Everett metro areas. What is a drought emergency declaration? …
Anime Review: Chivalry of a Failed Knight
What makes an impressive action anime? The popular shows from the last two decades seem to follow a similar method of storytelling. The main character is set apart, typically seen …
College Cooking: Egg-cellent Tips
Most people use chicken eggs on a regular basis, whether it be for breakfast or in a pastry. Eggs are high in protein which is healthy when ingested in limited …
Anime Analysis: Action Shows
What makes an impressive action anime? The popular shows from the last two decades seem to follow a similar method of storytelling. The main character is set apart, typically seen …
Seattle Marnier’s Draft 2021
Baseball drafts go under the radar for multiple reasons. The players are often drafted out of high school and aren’t expected to produce results at the major league level for …
League of Legends: North America’s Summer Split
Ever since the Summer Split started for the League of Legends Championship Series in North America, it’s been hard to attribute power levels to the 10 teams. Cloud9, the Spring …
Your Guide to Studying on Vacation
For some, summer is a restful period to relax. Why would you ever study during the summer? According to Valencio Socia, BC’s Academic Success Center Program Coordinator, one reason for …
Washington’s Heat Wave: Everything There is to Know
The recent heat wave that hit Washington set a record for the deadliest weather disaster in the state since 1910. The event, which officials say was caused by the increasing …
Park Review: Tolt MacDonald
During the summer, one of my favorite places to go relax is Tolt MacDonald Park. Located in Carnation, the park sports everything you could ask for, from beautiful views to …
Canada to Reopen Border for Fully Vaccinated Americans in August
After a long wait of nearly 16 months, Americans will soon be able to travel to Canada, which plans to open its borders in August. Since March of 2020, non-essential …