Zohran Mamdani – Outreach and Controversy
Sworn in on January 1, 2026, Zohran Mamdani is New York City’s 112th mayor. Responsible for the lives of more than eight million Americans, his administration strives to provide for …
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Project: Hail Mary – A Blueprint of Cinematic Adaptation
Amazon MGM Studios’ “Project: Hail Mary” was released in theaters on March 20, becoming the company’s fourth movie to debut in cinemas nationwide. Directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller …
A New Box To Put Students In
A student has many responsibilities. They have to feed and bathe themselves, some are responsible for putting a roof over their head, doing chores for their parents, taking care of …
OPINION: The Noems Know Something You Don’t
On March 31, a Daily Mail expose revealed a series of images. They showed Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas, Kristi Noem’s husband scantily clad in women’s clothing, …
Behind the Scenes of “Off-Beat”: the Award-Winning Film by Bellevue College Filmmaking Club
Over the weekend of Feb. 6-8, Bellevue College Filmmaking Club (BCFC) competed with 48 college teams across the United States to write, film and edit a 7-minute short film for …
From H-Mart Gate To Bebot, Filipino Trends Take Over TikTok– But, Where Are The Filipino Content Creators?
Recently, TikTok has been booming with controversy about a discourse regarding a well-known Asian store named “H-Mart.” It started when TikTok user @say_qis posted a video talking about an experience …
Following the White Rabbit
“Propaganda is an art. It’s a powerful way of communicating and it typically obscures the truth. When it’s done effectively, it makes it hard to call it out.” -Pete Simi, …
The Great Shark War Against Basking Sharks in the Salish Sea
The basking shark’s eradication program in the 1950s led to a sudden loss of the species in the Pacific Northwest. Before the 1950s, a silent and mysterious shark visited our …
Finding Warmth Amidst The “Seattle Freeze”, From One Transplant to Another
When I think of Seattle, I often refer to popular movies and TV shows that use the city as their setting and background, such as “10 Things I Hate About …
The Starbucks $30 “Bearista” Cup: Cute Collectable or Product of Consumerism?
Starbucks released its holiday merchandise on Nov. 6, and the brand-new “Bearista” cup has created chaos among customers. The glass teddy bear-shaped cup had customers waiting outside of store hours …
OPINION: WWE Wrestling vs. “Real” Wrestling
WWE is clearly fake, right? That’s what I believed during my season as a varsity wrestler at my high school. Doing one of the hardest sports, I built up strength …
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series 7, The Odd Season
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” is no longer the secret show I used to pirate in middle school. It has now aired in 15 different countries, and we just crowned the winner …
AI Actress Sparks Backlash in Hollywood
Major stars in Hollywood have spoken out on the use of AI in films. A brand-new AI actress was introduced at the Zurich Film Festival on Sept. 27, causing many …
BC Parking Garage. The Good, The Bad and The Crepe
For about a year, I have had to deal with what I like to call “Car-mageddon” when it comes to finding a decent parking spot in BC. The first few …
ChatGPT And Em-Dashing— Its Unfortunate Fate with AI-Writing
With the rise of the use of AI in academic settings, certain types of punctuation are being recognized as hallmarks of ChatGPT and used to recognize and accuse AI usage. …
RFK Jr’s Flop Era
RFK Jr. promised the American public a lot during his campaign for the presidency and subsequent endorsement of President Donald Trump. Despite being a conspiracy theorist in many regards, he …
Out of the Blue: Blue Angels Airshow Controversy
The Blue Angels blessed the skies of Seattle this past Seafair weekend, but some Seattleites are praying they go away forever. Every year, the first week of August, Seattle’s Sea …
Matcha in Media and the Western World: Asian Appropriation or Appreciation?
Matcha 一 the grassy, classy, green drink we all know and love 一 stands as another contender of misrepresented Asian culture in the Western world. Here’s why: WHAT IS MATCHA? …
Aesthetic or Strength?
Content Warning: The article discusses topics related to body image, eating disorders, and the like. Summer’s hottest days are right around the corner, and the pressure to achieve a perfect …
Surrounded by Meaning: The Silent Power of Everyday Art
There are a lot of things in our society that we readily accept. We accept our phones quickly and easily, handheld communication that can retrieve much of the information on …