A Soliloquy on Solitude
Solitude is a rare treat in our world. At any minute, a ping from the variety of electronic devices in our possession can wrest our attention from us. Even in […]
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“Who’s Your Daddy:” Have We Finally Crossed Fan Boundaries? The Internet’s Oversexualization of Pedro Pascal
The internet phenomena of identifying “celebrity daddies” reached peak virality when Pedro Pascal was labeled “Internet Daddy” on an episode of The Graham Norton Show last Feb. The episode featured […]
OPINION: RFK Jr. Might Not Be Entirely Insane
If you have been following post-election coverage, the name Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is probably familiar. R.F.K Jr., as he is often called, has been picked by President-elect Donald Trump […]
Holiday Cheer or Overconsumption? The True Cost of ‘Consume Product’ Culture
The song Pale Light by Skeler samples a poignant section from Carl Sagan’s famous Pale Blue Dot speech. Backed by atmospheric vocals, Sagan speaks, “Our posturings, our imagined self-importance The […]
The Secret Lives of Estranged Students
College is a strange time for many people. Most college students are legal adults, yet a full-time commitment to school leaves them with limited time for adult responsibilities. Family support […]
Powerball! Should We Be Incentivizing Voter Registration? The Political Lottery of Elon Musk
With a network of $270.3 billion, Elon Musk has reached incredible heights of wealth through his companies like Tesla, SpaceX and his current start-up company, xAI. Apart from his multiple […]
Best Halloween Costume Ideas
Halloween is coming up and I’m sure that everyone is ready to trick or treat! But first, where did trick-or-treating come from? According to History.com, Halloween first originated in the […]
Eigenvectors, PageRank, and the Death of Google Search
You may have noticed that Google Search is unusable as of late. Searching for something as simple as chairs results in a page full of sponsored content and ads, often […]
OPINION: Should College Students Should Get Recess?
Remember elementary school? Writing cursive, learning basic algebra, phonics, and of course recess. A half-hour or longer period of rest, relaxation, and play, mandated for all students. As a college […]
The Importance of Work-Life Balance
With the fall quarter starting at Bellevue College, it can become increasingly challenging to maintain a work-life balance. The pressure of having classes, a potential part-time job, taking care of […]
Just How Critical Is Sleep?
As the school year has begun, it seems like a good time to refresh ourselves on an essential part of our days — sleep. As students, it may be tempting […]
Digital Minimalism: Is it Possible as a College Student?
As the leaves turn bright shades of orange, yellow and red — ushering in fall — students all across the country resume attendance at colleges and universities. In an increasingly […]
Vore: The Pipeline of Cannibalism as Horror to Romantic
Reader discretion is advised as cannibalism is a sensitive subject involving gore, death, and other forms of violence. This article will tackle its history and explore the connotations of romance […]
Brandy Melville: Selling the Dream, but at What Price?
Content warning: this article makes reference to sexual assault, eating disorders, fatphobia, and racism. Squeeze through the notoriously narrow doors of Brandy Melville and find yourself in an alternate dimension, […]
When Will the U.S. Economy Recover from Post-Pandemic Recession?
The U.S. has been experiencing a slew of layoffs, stagnating wages, and inflation, with many Americans saying that their overall quality of life has drastically declined over recent years. 60 […]
Artificial Intelligence in Education: Harmful or Helpful?
When Bing introduced their first AI, the world could not help but think about the idea of a war against robots. While it is fun to believe, I don’t think […]
OPINION: The Met Gala: Exclusive or Exclusionary?
On the first Monday of May, the Costume Institute unveiled their spring 2024 exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” The Met Gala’s official dress code was “The Garden of Time,” drawing […]
OPINION: What Happened to Romance? A Look at College Hook-Up Culture
Prior to the modern era, traditionalists would often associate dating with courtship and romance, saving the act of sexual intercourse for a later time to initiate, whether it be kissing, […]
In-Person vs. Remote Learning: Which One is Better? A Reflection on the COVID Era
In 2019, attending any educational institution through your laptop screen was, for the most part, unprecedented. Fast forward a year or two, and then it became practically the only option […]
Op-Ed: Parasocial Relationships in the 21st Century
For as long as there have been celebrities, there have been people who adore them. But at what point is it concerning to worship a person who is not aware […]