Tips for Safe Travel: Spring Weather
Spring is here, which means the everlasting overcast skies and constant rain that looms in Western Washington is finally letting up. As the sun comes out alongside the change in …
April 2022
NDT Students in Need of Volunteers
The Bellevue College Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT) students are looking for volunteers willing to sacrifice two hours of their time to undergo an electroencephalogram (EEG). In layman’s terms, an EEG is …
Starbucks Worker Unionization Wakes Strikes Throughout the Country
Last week, Starbucks baristas in Seattle joined the Starbucks worker unionization efforts occurring throughout the country. These include the 5th Avenue and Pike Place locations, as well as the 2344 …
OPINION: Phones Should Not be a Part of Family Gatherings
Imagine going to a family gathering and everyone is on their phones. What, honestly, is the point of being there anymore? You can just talk to everyone on their phone …
OPINION: Proposition One is Not About Critical Race Theory
In less than a week, there will be a special election taking place. On the ballot are three measures to be voted on by those living in the Issaquah School …
Digging Into Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder Trailer Release
The trailer for “Thor: Love and Thunder” was released on April 18, and boy does it make an impression. We’re going to jump straight into some analysis, so if you …
Season Picking Up for Mariners Back at Home
Is there a better feeling than dominating in your first home games of the season? The Mariners no longer have to theorize about it as they bounced back from a …
Ariana Grande’s Beauty Line Soars to New Heights
Most people know Ariana Grande for her variety of music, but she also has proved herself to be a very successful businesswoman. After the critically acclaimed release of her most …
WA Organizations to Join in the Fight Against Global Warming
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, BC’s Office of Sustainability is hosting Earth Week events from April 18 to April 26. Their theme this year is “Climate Voices: …
Weekly Reads: Alcatraz from Inside
“I believe that my life proves no man is beyond rehabilitation, regardless of how far he has fallen from respectability in the eyes of society.” — Jim Quillen, “Alcatraz from …
Human Development Courses from BC’s Counseling Center
The Counseling Center at BC offers various resources and mental health support to every BC student who might be facing difficulties such as stress and anxiety, trauma, emotional unbalance, low …
BC Dance Company Presents: 2022 Arts Jam
At the Bellevue College Dance Company, the dancers train in many styles ranging from ballet to hip-hop to Vietnamese. Recently, they have been searching for new dancers and choreographers. You …
New Survey Allows Students to Advocate for Change
Bellevue College is seeking feedback from students to improve student support resources. They are requesting this feedback in the form of an online survey known as the Bellevue College Leading …
BC Tennis Back for 2022 NWAC Season
This season, Bellevue College’s tennis team has gone through a lot of different Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) matches. After returning from a year-long break due to COVID-19, a lot of …
OPINION: Fox News Editing Videos Before Distributing Stories
Over the past two years, it has proven to be clear that misinformation is extremely dangerous. Misinformation has wormed its way into many places by making its way through different …
OPINION: The Importance of Taking Breaks from Social Media
The new standard for communication, especially post-pandemic, has been social media. Social media comes in many forms and is a way of talking/texting online, but it also is an area …
OPINION: Eating Disorders – The Hidden Disease on Teens
Trigger Warning: This article contains information about eating disorders that some readers may find disturbing. The bathroom is the scariest room in the house, at least for teens with eating …
BC Governance Nominations Open for 2022-23 School Year
Bellevue College Governance is a participatory governance structure designed to come up with college-wide policies, procedures, and practices to recommend to the president of the college. It allows students and …
Slow but Optimistic Start for Mariners 2022 Season
A week into the season and the 2022 Mariners have had a mixed bag of results. Going 2-4 in six games against the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox could …
Tips for Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning can seem daunting, overwhelming, or complicated to some. But one shouldn’t feel too stressed about it, because there are many ways to make cleaning doable and effective. There …