Taking a closer look at the Geek Pit
A historical and cultural study By Kaitlin Strohschein For almost a decade, the ways and history of the people of the Geek Pit have remained enigmatic to the outside world. …
Arts & Features
Arts & Features articles
The Electronic Entertainment Expo
Written by: Christopher Wood The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place two weeks ago on July 14-17. The E3 is a trade show and expo for the video game industry …
My Favorite Things: Mamma Mia!
Written by: Susanna Pehrson World class actors paired with well-known catchy songs and a story that makes you laugh hysterically can’t go wrong, especially not if you add a scenic …
My Favorite Things: The Pursuit of Happiness
Written by: Kaitlin Strohschein Blaise Pascal, the French mathematician and philosopher said, “All men seek happiness. This is without exception. Whatever different means they employ, they all tend to this …
BCC: A culturally accepting college?
Written by: Elizabeth Ballinger When students in her English class ask first-year student Fahima Mohamed where she’s from, she usually says Seattle. “
My favorite things: Traveling
Written by: Sylvie Xieng The spirit of summer always puts one thing in BCC students’ minds: vacation! And with the sub-par summer weather lingering ever since May, I have never …
Swedish students versus the states
Written by: Susanna Pehrson When taking a closer look at the differences between Swedish college students and BCC students, obvious differences can be made. Not only are BCC students much …
Seattle International Film Festival
Written by: Ashley Ann The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF), one of the biggest film festivals in the country, is embarking on its 38th annual run this year. Starting on …
Superheros at the cinemas
Written by: Ashley Ann Summertime has always been a favorite of the movie industry’s for the release of action-packed, superhero-filled movies, and this summer is looking like it’s not going …
My favorite thing at BCC
Written by: Megan Messina As a student I look closely at what a college has to offer me. Not just in academics but in student life as well. I am …
BCC news to know
Written by: Megan Messina Rain or shine, mark your calendars for this weekend’s 37th Northwest Folklife Festival. The Festival will be held May 23-26 from 11am-11pm and is free of …
Seattle’s Folk Life festival
Written by: Tania Lichtenwalter Rain or shine, mark your calendars for this weekend’s 37th Northwest Folklife Festival. The Festival will be held May 23-26 from 11am-11pm and is free of …
The Emerald City goes green
Written by: Ashley Ann Seattle mayor Greg Nickels is well known for being fiercely protective of the environment, and it seems that he is determined to drag his city to …
Experience Seattle, part two
Written by: Sophie Holeman Smiling sweetly in the (partly-sunny) Seattle sun, I link arms with my date and head out the door. I’ve been anticipating this “Sophie Tour” since last …
Seattle: city of chocolate
Chocolate has been characteristically known as a close substitute to that carnal hunger that our world boundlessly craves. Chocolate, although a classically desired substance by both the ancient and the …
How to experience Seattle
Written by: Sophie Holeman “So, you better believe it. I’m totally going to take you up on your services, what shall we call it …a Sophie Tour?” This was the …
Study and broaden your horizons
Written by: Susanna Pehrson To study abroad is a way to open up your mind to other cultures and languages, hardly matched by any other experience. A major side-effect is …