Weekly Reads: The Dark Wife
Content Warnings: Sexual Assault, Abuse As a kid, the story of Persephone, Goddess of Spring, and Hades, King of the Underworld, was one of my favorites. There are many variations, […]
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Talking Heads: Looking Back on the Year
Question: “This school year was crazy and different in many ways. Looking back on it, how do you feel?” Xander Thorne “I feel drained and have lost motivation to do […]
The History of the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement in the Seattle Area
This month is Pride Month, and many people and organizations have chosen to celebrate and learn more about what it means to be a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Historically, […]
Where to Get Your First Job After Graduation
So you graduated, now what? Finding the next foothold can be hard. Up until this point, your life has been guided by lots of schooling. Now that you have a […]
A Guide to Studying for Finals Based on Your Learning Style
There is no one-size-fits-all strategy when it comes to studying. In fact, there are four distinct learning styles in the VARK model — visual, audio, research/writing and kinetic — which […]
Lavender Graduation to Celebrate LGBTQ+ Students
Bellevue College is hosting its Lavender Graduation on June 11 from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. This graduation honors Bellevue College’s LGBTQ+ students and the contributions they’ve made […]
Weekly Reads: Carmilla and Laura
“I have been in love with no one. And I shall never be in love with anyone, I think unless it shall be with you.” -Carmilla, “Carmilla and Laura” Pride […]
A Guide to Getting to In-Person Classes This Fall
Remember when we used to actually go into school? Yeah, I don’t remember either. But apparently, starting fall quarter 2021, Bellevue College will begin to offer more in-person classes. If […]
My Life With Anxiety
The bell rings. I run. I get to the door of my next class and stand there, arm outstretched. I pause. I try to will my arm to move but […]
My Life With Depression
About two and a half years ago, I realized that I always felt tired. I could have slept for 12 hours and I would still barely be able to function […]
College Cooking: Mocktails for Summer
It’s coming up to summertime which means enjoying picnics, days at the beach, or just a nice afternoon outside on your porch. One thing that can make it even better […]
Staff Picks: Courses We Love
Registration is open, and that means our Spring Quarter 2021 installment of Staff Picks is here as well. Among our staff, Drama 141, History 205, and Psychology 109 stood out […]
Sam Evergreen and Emily Dickinson on Life with OCD
Sam Evergreen: I was diagnosed with OCD when I was six. I had undergone quite a bit of trauma early in life along with a litany of health problems, the […]
Weekly Reads: This Is How You Lose the Time War
I love you. I love you. I’ll write it in waves. In skies. In my heart. You’ll never see, but you will know. I’ll be all the poets, I’ll kill […]
Watchdog Wellness: 5 Ways To Motivate Yourself During Spring Quarter And Beyond
I find that as the weather gets warmer and spring quarter reaches the halfway mark, students struggle more with finding motivation. At a loss for motivation myself, I sought out […]
How to Ace Your Next Job Interview
There comes a time in almost every person’s life when they decide to get a job. Getting a job, whether for the first or hundredth time, is an exciting and […]
Virtual Networking and Job Fair on May 12-14
Are you ready for job experience related to your career path? Bellevue College’s virtual networking and job fair is happening this week, May 12-14! This free, three-day event is the […]
Corridor of Social Justice Art Proposed for BC Campus
On Monday morning, the current Interim President of BC, Gary Locke, emailed out to staff and students a proposition for Bellevue College. He introduced the idea of allowing a corridor […]
College Cooking: Mediterranean Chicken Pita and Tzatziki
One of my favorite spring/summer foods is Greek/Mediterranean food. My favorite thing to make is pita pockets with chicken and tzatziki (tuh-zee-kee) sauce. Tzatziki is perfect as a salad dressing, […]
Women’s Self Defense Club’s Tips for Campus Safety
For many women, the simple act of walking alone at night or through a parking garage on campus can be a frightening experience. Feeling this way isn’t without reason: while […]