Can’t-Miss Summer 2024 Events in Washington
One of the many reasons we enjoy summer are the beautiful beaches and finding time to spend with our family and friends. Apart from relaxing on the warm sand are […]
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Village Theatre in Issaquah Hosts a Weekend of New Musicals Celebrating 21 Years of the Festival
The Village Theatre in Issaquah will host its 21st Annual Festival of New Musicals from Aug. 2 through Aug. 4. Four new musicals, currently in development, will make their stage […]
Seattle Music Festivals to Keep Summer Rocking: 4 Musical Events Not to Miss
Summer is the season of hot days, late nights and great memories. Therefore, it should be no surprise that one of the most popular summer pastimes is concerts and music […]
Is Sabrina Carpenter the Next Big Thing? Popstar Moves to Capitalize on Recent Popularity with Album Release
On Monday, June 3, popstar Sabrina Carpenter officially announced that her new album “Short n’ Sweet” will be released on Friday, August 23. “MY NEW ALBUM IS COMING OUT AUGUST […]
Washington Welcomes Hollywood: Set of “Train Dreams” is Close to Home
Last week, Snoqualmie and North Bend turned into a film set for a major Hollywood motion picture: “Train Dreams.” The movie, directed by Clint Bently — producer and co-writer of […]
Why Do Auroras Happen?
When thinking of a phenomena that you see on earth you may think of a rainbow, or perhaps something weather-related like a tornado or lightning, but I believe that there […]
Tiny Gallery, Big Inspiration: BC Library Opens “Tiny Art Gallery” for Mini-Size Works
In an often-overlooked corner of the library, a new society has formed at Bellevue College: a miniature one, that is. Blink and you’ll miss the library’s tiny art gallery, which […]
In Conversation With Seattle Actress Vritika Gupta, Star of Hulu’s “Under The Bridge”
Local Seattle actress Vritika Gupta captivates in the new Hulu limited series, “Under the Bridge.” The show also stars Lily Gladstone, Riley Keough, and Archie Panjabi. “Under the Bridge” is […]
The Zines of Bellevue College
Last Thursday, May 9, Bellevue College librarian Elena Maans-Lorincz hosted an informational session on zines for faculty. According to the Purdue Library, “A zine (pronounced ZEEN) is short for “fanzine” […]
Bellevue College Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Focus on History
On Tuesday, May 7, the Latinx Students Affinity Coordinator hosted a Taco Tuesday event in a belated celebration of Cinco de Mayo. A line of hungry students and faculty snaked […]
Bellevue College’s Annual Job Fair Connects Students and Employers Across Diverse Industries
Bellevue College hosted its annual Networking and Job Fair on May 8. Providing current students, alumni, and community members an avenue to explore opportunities available in various career fields. Many […]
What Is Coachella? A Look At the History of the “Influencer Olympics”
When you think of the Coachella Festival, which takes place annually in Indio, California, a very specific image comes to mind: influencers adorned with festival outfits that barely meet plausible […]
“The Tortured Poets Department”: Swift’s Newest Album Finds Fatalistic Humor
On the weekend of April 19, “The Tortured Poets Department” and its subsequent anthology provided fans with a total of 31 new songs, 16 of which were initially expected on […]
Bellevue College Celebrates Earth Day 2024 Throughout April
Each year on April 22, people from all over the world come together to celebrate the Earth and work towards a more sustainable future. Earth Day was first recognized in […]
Review of “Eternal Sunshine”: Ariana Grande’s 7th Studio Album
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine opens with a question: “How can I tell if I’m in the right relationship?” A story of love once found and lost, this album carries its […]
The Complex Dynamic of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and Its Live-Action Adaptation
The live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” has been renewed for seasons two and three by Netflix. Despite receiving mixed reviews, viewership has told a different story. However, there […]
Weekly Reads: Your Silence Will Not Protect You
Your Silence Will Not Protect You is a posthumous collection of essays, speeches and poems by Audre Lorde. In her work and throughout her life, Lorde was unsilenced, believing wholly […]
Third Places: Finding Community in an Isolated World
A “third place” is a social environment that is separate from the house and workplace. Coined in 1989 by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, the concept has been described as an anchor […]
Midterm Destress Techniques for Students
With midterms rapidly approaching, it can be a stressful season for many. But before you can take care of the tasks on your docket, you first need to make sure […]
Bellevue College Hosts Career Pathways Event
From Tuesday, Jan. 30 to Thursday, Feb. 1, Bellevue College hosted a plethora of speakers as part of the “Exploring Pathways – Career Panels” event. Events like these are periodically […]