HBO’s “The Last of Us”: A Faithful Adaptation of the Popular Naughty Dog Franchise
This review contains spoilers for episodes one and two of “The Last of Us.” As an avid fan of one of Naughty Dog’s most popular franchises, I was excited but […]
Arts & Features
Arts & Features articles
Bellevue College Honors MLK Jr.’s Legacy with Event on Rebuilding Communities Post-Pandemic
Last week, Bellevue College celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, holding a student-led discussion panel on Jan. 18 and a speaker event on Jan. 19 in his honor. The […]
Boost Your Resume and Make a Difference: BC Office of Sustainability is Hiring for Two Student Sustainability Positions
Bellevue College’s Office of Sustainability recently released an update regarding the new environmental changes implemented on campus. Throughout the past quarter, Building L adopted a “centralized waste and mini-max program,” […]
Get Funding for Ideas Aligned with BC’s Mission: Contact the BC Grants Office
Do you have an idea that you want to implement? The BC Grants Office is in charge of providing grants and guiding BC members through the process. The Grants Office […]
Get Involved Fair Highlights Student Organizations at Bellevue College
On Wednesday, Jan. 11, I had the honor of representing The Watchdog at the BC Get Involved Fair. However, The Watchdog wasn’t the only organization present at the fair. Clubs […]
“A Spirited Manor” by Kate Danley to be Staged by BC Theatre Arts, Auditions Starting Soon
From local playwright, Kate Danley, comes the play “A Spirited Manor.” This stage production features an ensemble cast of 10-14 actors playing multiple parts. The main character, Clara O’Hare, is […]
Bellevue College Sustains “Achieving the Dream” Framework for Student Success
Faculty members from several different Bellevue College programs have come together for a framework they coined “Achieving the Dream.” They hold a monthly meeting on the second Monday of each […]
Become a Mentor or Mentee: Opportunities Available at Bellevue College During National Mentoring Month
Mentoring is a great way to volunteer and make a large impact on someone’s life. Mentors can cultivate communication and organizational skills, increase empathy and understanding of others, develop resilience […]
Weekly Reads: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics
In honor of January being Mental Wellness Month, I read “Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-to Book” by Dan Harris, which was recommended by one of the counselors […]
Building a More Inclusive Campus: The Mission of Bellevue College’s LGBTQ+ Task Force
Bellevue College’s LGBTQ+ Task Force consists of a diverse group of “multi-gendered, multi-racial, multi-ethnic, inter-generational LGBTQ+ community members and allies.” Together, members “work to advocate, educate and support gender equity […]
Achieving Your New Year’s Resolutions at Bellevue College: Resources and Opportunities for a Successful 2023
With the start of a new year comes New Year’s resolutions. A New Year’s resolution is a commitment to do something differently in the new year. According to LinkedIn, approximately […]
Personal Life Balance Workshop Hosted by Peer Educators Program
Hoping to aid Bellevue College students in their balancing of work and school, BC alumni Noah Laxton shared tips on how to healthily manage one’s personal life, education and employment. […]
Weekly Reads: Almond
“I have almonds inside me. So do you. So do those you love and those you hate. No one can feel them. You just know they are there. This story […]
Advice for Students Amid Recent Technology Company Layoffs
Seattle is a hub of technology corporations, including multi million-dollar companies like Amazon and Microsoft. Nationally, large tech companies have had mass layoffs, with about 10,000 by Amazon, 11,000 by […]
Bellevue College Hosts Mary Coss “Sound the Siren” Art Exhibit
The Bellevue College Gallery is currently showing Mary Coss’ exhibition, Sound the Siren. This is the first exhibition since June. Coss has been working since early October to create a […]
Mohamad Zohar Shares Story of Past Difficulties During International Education Week
Nov. 14 to 18 was International Education Week at Bellevue College. The week was meant to be “a celebration of international and intercultural partnerships and communities,” where students could come […]
RISE Learning Institute Highlights Volunteer Opportunities in Bellevue College Area
The holiday season is the time of year when everyone wants to give back and help others. Bellevue College has many resources you can utilize for volunteering. BC makes finding […]
English YouTubers Spotlight Joys of Embracing Other Cultures
The YouTube channel “The Korean Englishman” has amassed 4.55 million subscribers since joining the platform in 2013. The creators Josh Carrott and Ollie Kendal started the channel to form a […]
How BC Students Will Celebrate the Holiday Season
With finals quickly approaching, the Bellevue College student body is getting ready to celebrate the upcoming holiday season in their own special ways. “I have this family tradition where I […]
Weekly Reads: How to Win Friends and Influence People
There are millions of books in the world, but very few are as useful as the classic “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. The principles of […]