BC Poetry Profile: Freya Vayman
Freya Vayman is a running start student with a heart for poetic ability. Vayman’s dream college is Montréal’s McGill University. Vayman describes her love for poetry as “such a powerful, […]
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Weekly Reads: Smoke and Mirrors
“Stories are in one way or another mirrors. We use them to explain to ourselves how the world works or how it doesn’t work. Like mirrors, stories prepare us for […]
What Can Be Discovered Through Ancestry Testing
Many people across the globe have been affected by lockdowns due to the pandemic, so reaching out to family members might seem like a difficult option. But through the use […]
DC’s “Trial of the Amazons” Crossover Anticipation Rises with First Releases
Diana Prince, a.k.a. Wonder Woman, is a beloved Amazonian warrior princess created by DC Comics in 1939. Her homeland “Themyscira,” the fictional island of the Amazons, has been hidden from […]
Movie Review: The Batman (2022)
Note that this review contains brief and limited spoilers for “The Batman” (2022). Who doesn’t know Batman’s origins at this point? As a child, Bruce Wayne’s parents are murdered, giving […]
Video Game Review: Elden Ring
Initially announced at E3 2019, the wait for FromSoftware’s newest title, “Elden Ring,” has been far too long. Often described as “big ‘Dark Souls,’” it would attempt to take challenging […]
BC Poetry Profile: Abigail McClure
Abigail McClure is a second-year running start student taking a poetry class at Bellevue College. Below is her piece, “An Ode to a Streetlamp,” followed by an interview with the […]
Musical Review: Freestyle Love Supreme
“Freestyle Love Supreme” is an entirely made-up-on-the-spot hip-hop musical. Meaning, the performers take audience recommendations for words and stories then create songs around them. This is one of Lin Manuel […]
Pokémon Video Games are Entering a New Resurgent Era
Less than a month into the life cycle of “Pokémon Legends: Arceus,” Nintendo announced the next main series title in the Pokémon franchise. Returning to their usual style of game […]
Celebrate Diversity and Culture at Seattle Center Festál
The Seattle Center Festál is holding its annual festival under the theme “Where the World Gathers” in 2022. This festival links together 24 different and free festivals throughout the year, […]
BC’s Office of Student Engagement Open Every Tuesday on Campus
During the pandemic, many student activities and resources were only available remotely for the BC community. However, in winter quarter, most offices started to open again for students that are […]
Exploring North and West Asian Cuisines
Although food from some Asian countries such as India, China, and Japan are commonly known, they are only representatives of East and South Asia. Other parts of Asia, such as […]
Adele’s Newest Album “30” Dazzles Among Music Releases
“Go easy on me, baby…” Those are the song lyrics that have headlined British soul singer Adele for the past few months. With the release of her newest studio album […]
Weekly Reads: First One In, Last One Out
“There must never be closure on the Holocaust. It is our responsibility to continue the legacy and preserve as many testimonies as possible.” ― Marilyn Shimon, “First One In, Last […]
Online Classes vs. In-Person: How Has Bellevue College’s Community Changed?
The pandemic has shifted many things in our lives, including the growing community of Bellevue College. Only shortly into Winter quarter 2020, Bellevue College, which was traditionally a thriving in-person […]
Choosing the Right Type of Workout Clothes
Exercise is an important part of day-to-day life, but if you don’t have certain types of clothes, it can be a real struggle. People should wear different fitness clothes depending […]
The Rise of Cryptocurrency Scams
Not a lot of people knew what cryptocurrency was five or ten years ago, but now, anyone and everyone seem to have either gotten into it or are looking to […]
Upcoming Theater Events in the Seattle Area
Contrary to popular belief, theaters are open and welcoming guests! The arts are back and ghost lights are back to fending off (or accompanying — depending on which tale you […]
Upcoming RISE Learning Institute Reflection Workshops for Faculty
The RISE Learning Institute is putting on reflection workshops for faculty members at Bellevue College. Each half-hour workshop is designed to help build and strengthen reflection skills and techniques so […]
Artsy Activities To Do in Issaquah
Issaquah is a cute little town that is a 10-minute drive away from Bellevue College. It is also a very artsy town. In this article, you will see some unique […]