BC’s campus lighting is abysmal and dangerous
As daylight savings goes into effect and the days grow shorter, many BC students are now greeted by darkness when they leave their last class of the day. Darkness seems […]
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Initiative I-1631 was crucial legislation to help save the Earth
In this year’s midterm election, Washington State proposed its second attempt at taxing carbon and greenhouse emission, known as Initiative 1631. The ballot read, “This measure would charge pollution fees […]
Initiative I-1639 is an important step in the right direction
Initiative 1639 has passed in Washington State, which is a step in the right direction for gun control. However, with the current political climate, it is time to stop thinking […]
Initiative I-1639 needs more work to be effective
The good intentions of initiative 1639, also known as I-1639, are a mere facade. The bill’s contents were put forth with the best of intentions which drove voters to support […]
BC Running Start program needs a budget revamp
To my surprise, the costs for a community college education is divvied up in our state. The state of Washington subsidizes tuition for regular students, in 2018 this was to […]
Importance of science for kids
Bellevue College hosted Super Science Day on Saturday Nov. 3, 2018. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the S building, BC students, staff and families came to this event […]
Vote like the future depends on it
Let’s face it, Donald Trump is unfit for office. The whole political system in the United States is corrupt. Corporate interests dominate the political landscape. The nation is split in […]
Disaster readiness at Bellevue College
Natural disasters at Bellevue College are few and far between. However, proper preparation is still very important. Luckily, it is very easy to prepare for most of the trials and […]
Importance of Free Press in Wake of Violence and ‘Fake News’
On Wednesday, Oct. 24, pipe bombs were sent to well-known Democrats, including former president Barack Obama, Bill and Hillary Clinton and the New York CNN office. As of now, there […]
S.A.D. in Seattle
The northwest has less sunshine than most places, and this has some serious effects on its residents. One of the more common results of the reduced sunlight is a seasonal […]
BC folding desks: Tables for tots
Have you ever experienced something so asinine that you wondered how it became a reality? At times there seems to be such a disconnect between logic and action that it […]
Yes, traditional sports fans: esports are sports, too
A camera pans over Beijing’s National Arena, and every seat is packed. The live opening concert has just ended, and fans cheer and shout with excitement as players take their […]
Why everyone should learn ASL
This past quarter I decided to take ASL by Rick Mangan on campus. Why I decided to take it, I’m not really sure. ASL has always interested me a little […]
Safeco lease extended
On May 23, the breaking news was announced that the Mariners would extend their lease with Safeco Field through 2049, according to an article by Ballpark Digest. The article also […]
Hiking is the best form of exercise
In the recent weeks, I have fallen completely in love with weekend hikes, so much so that I decided it was about time to trade my Nike Free Runs out […]
The value in face-to-face conversation
“What is the power of words?” one might think. Words can change a decision. Words can cheer people up from sadness. Words can change someone’s life. Living closely in a […]
All the positives of cutting sugar out of your life and why it’s so hard to do
Everybody knows that sugar is not good and should be consumed only in moderation. For most people, that means avoiding sweets and sugary snacks. However, sugar exists in more foods […]
This season’s first Sounders win
On Sunday April 22, the Seattle Sounders FC claimed their first win for the season. This is a huge accomplishment for the team because of their slow start and it […]
The Mariners improve with time
Another week has gone by and with it another week of me trying not to get excited about the early success in the Seattle Mariners’ season. Sitting at a nice […]
Volunteering to save the environment for Earth Month
EarthCorps hosted a meaningful volunteer event at North Rose Hill Woodland Park in Kirkland on Saturday, April 22, during Earth Month. I went to a local Kirkland park as a […]