Weekly Reads: The Expectation Effect
“What we feel and think will determine what we experience, which will in turn influence what we feel and what we think, in a never-ending cycle.” ― David Robson, “The […]
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Fun Local Mountain Activities in Washington for Great Outdoors Month
June is the month to appreciate the great outdoors. We can do this in many different environments, such as the water, although it is important to be safe. Washington not […]
Weekly Reads: “Wrong Place, Wrong Time”
“How segmented life is. It splits so easily into friendships and addresses and life phases that feel endless but never, never last. Wearing suits.” ― Gillian McAllister, “Wrong Place Wrong […]
The Saddest Book Ever: “No Longer Human” Unveils the Tragic Life and Downfall of Death-Obsessed Writer Osamu Dazai
“Mine has been a life of much shame. I can’t even guess myself what it must be to live the life of a human being.” – Osamu Dazai, “No Longer […]
Fun Local Water Activities for Washingtonians During Great Outdoors Month
June is the month of appreciating the great outdoors. Luckily for the Bellevue College community, Washington is known for its diverse environment and accessibility to nature. We have mountains, forests, […]
I Applied to 22 Colleges. Here’s What I Learned
I started my college application process in late July of 2022 when I took part in Brown University’s Pre-College Program. Rather than enrolling in a more creative and unique course, […]
“Uncharted”: Where the Adaption Went Wrong
On Nov. 19, 2007, video game company Naughty Dog released the first game in one of their most popular series: “Uncharted.” “Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune” was the start of a new […]
Interview With Snapchat’s ‘My Ai’: Can It Replace Real Friendships?
As soon as Snapchat released “My AI” in late April, numerous users began leaving one-star reviews in the App Store directly related to this new update. One common complaint is […]
6 Books by AAPI Authors to Read During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Kevin Kwan, author of the internationally bestselling novel “Crazy Rich Asians,” once said: “Asian literature is evolving with the people. It’s always a reflection on what’s happening to the culture […]
How College Students Can Maximize Summer Break for Career and Education Advancement
As a college student, you may feel that summer breaks are for catching up on sleep and binge-watching your favorite shows. However, you can transform these precious months into an […]
Seattle Schools Ban AI Chatbot ChatGPT, But Could it Be a Helpful Learning Tool?
Seattle Public Schools has joined a growing number of school districts and universities that have banned ChatGPT. ChatGPT is an OpenAI-developed artificial intelligence chatbot fine-tuned for human interaction. April Murdock, […]
BC’s Neurodiagnostic Technology Students Seeking Volunteers for Brain Wave Recording
Bellevue College’s spring quarter annually brings about the first-year neurodiagnostic technology (NDT) students practicing electrode application and recording electroencephalograms (EEG), which are more well-known as brain waves. NDT is a […]
Sustainable Small Business Spotlight: BC’s Earth Market Showcases Local Eco-Friendly Brands
From April 17 to April 22, BC’s Office of Sustainability hosted their 24th annual Earth Week, which was filled with events reflecting their “Resilience in Action: Stronger Together” theme. They […]
From Bellevue College to Harvard University: Meet BC Alumni Quinn Ewanchyna
Bellevue College means the beginning of a great career and college journey for many students. As stated in its mission, BC is “committed to teaching excellence, that advances the life-long […]
Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ Comes to Life with New Interactive Exhibit in Seattle
As we hurtle through the 21st century, nostalgia remains a powerful force, drawing us back to simpler times when shoulder pads ruled the fashion world and mixtapes were the soundtrack […]
April is Autism Acceptance Month: Celebrating Neurodiversity
The month of April is the nationally-observed Autism Acceptance Month. It was created to respect the rights and humanity of autistic people and expand awareness of the unique perspectives and […]
Thrifty Baking: Cheapest Egg Substitutes Amid Soaring Prices
In the wake of a widespread egg shortage, prices for eggs have increased from $1.79 for a dozen in December of 2021 to $4.25 for a dozen in December of […]
Should the Roald Dahl Books Be Rewritten?
Roald Dahl was a British author of 19 children’s books we now know as classics. His first book “The Gremlins” was published in 1943 in the U.S. by Random House, […]
Tomorrow Can’t Come if I Never Go to Sleep: A Look at Revenge Bedtime Procrastination
When the sun sets and I’ve hit my highest point of work-related burnout for the day, it’s not atypical for me to relax in my bedroom, busying myself by reading, […]
Essential Creative Writing Resources to Help You Write Like a Pro
Though there are some writers who are experts in maintaining an organized world, we are lucky to live in a digital world that offers a plethora of creative writing resources. […]