Six Starbucks Locations to Close in Washington
In light of safety concerns for Starbucks employees, the Starbucks corporation has decided to close a total of 16 stores in the United States. Six of these locations are in […]
2022
Amazon Pauses Construction on Bellevue Site
Amazon is one of the most popular and desirable workplaces in Washington state. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and many employers working remotely, Amazon has decided to stop construction on […]
Monkeypox Outbreak Circulating in Washington
On May 20, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an official alert regarding the spread of monkeypox cases globally. Then, in mid-May, the health departments for […]
Weekly Reads: Pieces of Her
“She had dozens, even hundreds, of friends, but not one single person knew all of the pieces of her.” ― Karin Slaughter, “Pieces of Her” Content Warning: This book contains […]
How to Keep Yourself Safe in a Mass Shooting
As time changes and as our country heads down a darker road, the number of mass shootings has only grown. Already this year, our country has witnessed over 300 mass […]
Sri Lankan President Stepping Down Brews Turmoil
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a former Sri Lankan military officer and president, recently stepped down from office on July 14, 2022. Due to Sri Lanka being under many political and economic struggles […]
Mariners Heat Up the Game with a Winning Streak
With only 10 games remaining until the All-Star games break, the Seattle Mariners are looking to build upon their four-game win streak and hopefully even out their season record. However, […]
Re:Zero: A Genre-Defining Fantasy Anime
Fantasy stories almost always reach the same inevitable conclusion of good triumphing over evil and bringing peace and prosperity to whatever world they reside in. It’s textbook escapism, which is […]
Watchdog Wellness: What is a Growth Mindset and How Can I Get One?
Why do people talk about mindset and why is mindset so important? Earlier this week, the Watchdog talked to HD 125: Motivation and Empowerment Counselor, Beth Luzzi, about growth mindset […]
Pacific Science Center Re-Opens in Seattle
COVID-19 induced the shutdown of in-person activities and entertainment in 2020. For the first time since then, Seattle’s Pacific Science Center (PacSci) is back open. Masks are optional for visitors […]
How the “Roe v. Wade” Overturn Should Affect Washington State
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the provisions of Roe v. Wade that provided a constitutional right to an abortion for U.S. citizens. The weight of this […]
“Do Not Flush” Labeling Law Begins July 1
Numerous clogs have occurred across the country due to the improper disposal of non-flushable products. Although it can be easily understood that some wipes and other items can’t be flushed […]
OPINION: Parental Emotional Fulfillment on the Internet is Needed
May and June marked the celebration of two national holidays that aim to recognize those in our lives who serve as mother and father figures. Mother’s Day celebrated in May, […]
Mariners Steeply Climb Towards a Competitive 2022 Season
The Seattle Mariners have had their fair share of struggles this season, but as of late, it would seem they have found some solution to this diversity and have grinded […]
“Ya Boy Kongming!” Blows Away Spring Anime Competition
It is hard to put into words just how stacked 2022 has been for anime. Fantastic shows are getting sequels like: · Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer […]
BC Poetry Profile: Josette Falzone
Josette Falzone is taking a Poetry I course here at Bellevue College. She enjoys writing short stories, poems, and writing in other miscellaneous formats. Below is her featured poem titled, […]
Bellevue College to Lease North Campus Building
On June 14, 2022, Bellevue College (BC) President Gary Locke emailed all BC officials to share the latest update on the north campus building. For the next 10 years, Bellevue […]
Nearly 300 New Americans take Oath at Seattle Citizenship Ceremony
A naturalization ceremony in Seattle occurred on America’s Independence Day, celebrated this past Monday, in recognition of the nation’s growth as approximately 300 immigrants became American citizens. America’s melting pot […]
Discover Bellevue College’s Study Abroad Program
Bellevue College offers numerous places around the world to study abroad. Fall of 2022 is offering trips to Tokyo/Hachioji, Japan and Barcelona, Spain. Japan is quite popular and is already […]
Course Evaluations Now Open for Spring Quarter
Close to the end of every quarter, students are asked to evaluate and provide feedback on the professors and the classes they are about to finish. Spring 2022 course evaluations […]