Tips from the Counseling Center on Alleviating Test Anxiety
Being in college is one of the greatest and most exciting experiences that many of us look forward to at some point in our lives. As college students, we get […]
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Tips for Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning can seem daunting, overwhelming, or complicated to some. But one shouldn’t feel too stressed about it, because there are many ways to make cleaning doable and effective. There […]
5th Avenue Theatre Announces This Season’s Musical Line-up
Welcome theater lovers! Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre is back with a brand new, explosive season! The 2022-2023 season was announced on April 11, after dozens of teasers were posted in […]
Weekly Reads Classics: The Stranger
“Mostly, I could tell, I made him feel uncomfortable. He didn’t understand me, and he was sort of holding it against me. I felt the urge to reassure him that […]
Weekly Reads: Psychological Warfare
The book “Psychological Warfare: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Human Behavior, Brainwashing, Propaganda, Deception, Negotiation, Dark Psychology, and Manipulation” by Neil Morton is honestly one of the most eye-opening books […]
Weekly Reads: A Mother’s Promise
“There were all kinds of promises in the world. Some were false. Some were made in earnest, but easily betrayed. Some were awkwardly, imperfectly fulfilled. But the promise made by […]
Tips for Developing Creative Stories
Writing is an art form that I’ve gravitated toward my whole life. It can give one clarity and insight into someone’s own life, or allow them to dive into the […]
BC Writing Lab Workshops this April and May
The Writing Lab is one of the most useful tools a student can use on the BC campus. This April and May, the Writing Lab is putting on workshops guided […]
Welcome Center Services at BC
As many of us know, Bellevue College provides numerous resources to all BC students. But how about those who are not students yet? As prospective college students, we do extensive […]
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, […]
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 […]