Watchdog Wellness: Let’s Talk Empowerment
“Empowerment means to be strong in your mind, body and soul.” – Diana Greider School psychologist Diana Greider, MS, CAGS, NCSP, talked about how she defines empowerment. “Empowerment means [having […]
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Weekly Reads: Under the Magnolias
“This night not only marked the end to the drought, but also the end to the long-held secret we’d kept hidden under the magnolias.” — T. I. Lowe, “Under the […]
“Healer Girl” Represents the Diversity of Music in Anime
Music in anime can be so much more involved than the soundtrack you hear in the background, and its versatility is only increasing. Of course, idol shows are the main […]
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 […]
5 Tips that will Help you Manage your Time during Summer Quarter
Summer quarter for many students means time off, fun activities and pleasant weather. However, for those who are taking classes, it can become an overwhelming and challenging quarter; especially when […]
“Love Live!” Breaks the Formula in Latest “NijiGaku” Series
The “Love Live!” franchise has dominated the idol industry since its inception in 2013. Creating memorable characters and getting them to perform songs as a group turned out to be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
“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 […]
Musical Review: “Mamma Mia!” Stage Cast Breathes Life into the Classic Story
Village Theatre presents, “Mamma Mia!” The Issaquah stage run has ended but never fear because the Everett stage will run the show from July 15 until Aug. 7. “Mamma Mia” […]
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 […]
Hiking the PNW: Bandera Mountain
Located in the heart of Snoqualmie Pass, the 7.5-mile round-trip summit of Bandera Mountain is definitely one to add to your summer hiking list. The trail is accessed through Mason […]
The Value of Literature’s Cognitive Dimensions
For most of my life, I thought I knew myself. I knew what I wanted to be and how all of my experiences shaped me, because I could articulate it. […]
Staying Aware of the Dangers of Dehydration
With the summer heat coming, temperatures are expected to be higher than normal in the Pacific Northwest. Unfortunately, heat-related illnesses can sneak up on people, even if they think they […]
Weekly Reads Classics: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
“So, I guess we are who we are for a lot of reasons. And maybe we’ll never know most of them. But even if we don’t have the power to […]
BC Poetry Profile: Mackenzie Blaney
Mackenzie “Kenzie” Blaney is an insightful poet attending Bellevue College. Following below is their poem, “And Their Stories Continue…,” and an interview with them. Content Warning: The featured poem has […]
Weekly Reads Classics: Fahrenheit 451
“A book is a loaded gun in the house next door. Burn it. Take the shot from the weapon.” — Ray Bradbury, “Fahrenheit 451” Most people read “Fahrenheit 451” in […]
BC Poetry Profile: Henry Relyea
Henry Relyea is taking a poetry class at Bellevue College with Professor Jeanne Morel. Below is his representative poem titled, “Suspense,” followed by a brief interview. “Suspense” Note: The lines […]
Getting Involved with Bellevue College’s Dance Program
Bellevue College offers classes in dance and also has a dance company. The dance program is led by the new director, Jenna Spinei, who transitioned over during the winter quarter. […]