From Roaring Engines to Global Fame – How Formula 1 Became More Than Just Racing
From the sound of the roaring engines to the drama on their Netflix show, Drive to Survive, F1 (Formula 1) has become more than a racing sport. As the highest […]
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It’s A ‘Femininomenon’! The Fall and Rise of Girl-Pop Superstars
There are eras throughout the years when a certain genre of artists thrives, and when people think of music from that period of time, they often associate it with specific […]
Seattle’s Embrace of Deaf Culture at the 2024 DeafNation Expo
Just about 74% of the deaf community from the state of Washington resides in Seattle. The city is considered accessible to the community through its multiple state events and organizations […]
Don Toliver: The Psycho Tour’s Stop in Seattle
Last week, the streets of Seattle came alive with Don Toliver, who took the stage at the sold-out WAMU Theater, captivating a crowd that ranged from middle schoolers to middle-aged […]
Best Halloween Costume Ideas
Halloween is coming up and I’m sure that everyone is ready to trick or treat! But first, where did trick-or-treating come from? According to History.com, Halloween first originated in the […]
Campus Community Alert: Increase in Vehicle Break-Ins and Theft
In recent days, The Bellevue College Public Safety Department has reported an increase in vehicle-related incidents on campus. Two vehicle break-ins occured near the main entrance in Parking Lots 7 […]
Major Tech Companies Invest in Nuclear Power
The American power grid is buckling under pressure. Climate change and increasing energy demands are pushing the dated infrastructure to its limit. While plans are under way to revamp the […]
Eigenvectors, PageRank, and the Death of Google Search
You may have noticed that Google Search is unusable as of late. Searching for something as simple as chairs results in a page full of sponsored content and ads, often […]
Jay Inslee Appoints New Member to BC Board of Trustees
Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee recently appointed Desiré Sotelo to serve on Bellevue College’s Board of Trustees. She replaces former trustee, Merisa Heu Weller. Her term was effective as of […]
2024 Nobel Prize Winners Announced- Local UW Professor Wins
Have you heard of the inventor of the knock-knock joke? They just won the no-bell prize! But what are the Nobel Prizes? The Nobel Prizes have been awarded to individuals […]
Possible Third Trump Assassination Attempt In Coachella Valley
On Oct 12th, 2024, an armed man was arrested in the vicinity of Donald Trump’s Coachella Valley rally in California. The man was in an unregistered vehicle with fake passports, […]
Charli XCX Reinvents “Brat” on Remix Album
Charli XCX’s Brat remix album offers an extension of the self-examination that defined the original record and catapulted the singer’s career to new heights. The dichotomy of Charli’s relationship to […]
‘Bend and Snap’ Your Way to Village Theatre for ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ Live on Stage
Village Theatre presents Legally Blonde: The Musical on its mainstage theatre from Nov. 12 to Dec. 22, 2024 in Issaquah, and Jan. 4 to Jan. 26, 2025 in Everett. The […]
“A Hope for the Arts”: A Review of the Lorenzo Micheli Concert at Bellevue College
The evening of Lorenzo Micheli’s Concert on Oct. 15, 2024 in the Carlson Theatre of Bellevue College consisted of multiple compositions from a variety of classical musicians like Debussy, Mozart, […]
Is Ryan Murphy the True Monster of his Recent Drama, ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story?’
By Riya Bathina On Sept. 19, prominent director Ryan Murphy released the second season of his true-crime series, Monsters, called Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story. This season is […]
Dr. Luke Rawlings: Artist, Mathematician, Educator
You might find Dr. Luke Rawlings speed-walking across campus with students trailing behind him as he narrowly makes it to his next class. If you want to ask him a […]
California Bans Legacy Admissions for Private Universities
On Sept. 30, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1780 which banned the advantage that legacy holders have in the admissions process for private nonprofit colleges. The idea behind AB […]
When You Wish Upon A Star, Watch It Burst From Afar: The Blaze Star
Recent astronomical activities show that our night sky will be hosting another rare event for astronomers and starwatchers to witness. Often, news outlets will announce eclipse dates or that an […]
Get Ready to Vote: Your Voice Matters
As General Election Day (Nov. 5) is coming up, it’s crucial for all of us–especially students nearing voting age–to understand the voting process, how to make our voices heard, and […]
OPINION: Should College Students Should Get Recess?
Remember elementary school? Writing cursive, learning basic algebra, phonics, and of course recess. A half-hour or longer period of rest, relaxation, and play, mandated for all students. As a college […]