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 […]
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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 […]
Environment as a factor of productivity
I think a lot of people can relate to the fact that their environment is directly linked to productivity. It’s a huge factor of how much work actually gets done. […]
New Mariner’s season does not surprise
Spring is in the air, and what April lacks in annual festivities, it makes up for with the ushering in of the newest baseball season. Here in the Pacific Northwest, […]
Tomb Raider movie surpasses expectations
The new movie adaption of The Tomb Raider, starring Alicia Vikander, was released March 16, and since then has been a popular subject between fans of the beloved game series. […]
The Chinese Lantern Festival
Lantern Festival is a Chinese festival celebrated on the 15th day of the first month in the lunisolar Chinese calendar. It fell on a Friday, March 2 this year. This […]
Why Self Confidence is taboo and shouldn’t be
Confidence can get a person anywhere and everywhere in the world. Job interviews, dates, and free things are just some of the perks of being confident and loving oneself. But […]
Why it doesn’t matter what school you go to
For transfer students and freshman university applicants, this time of year when schools are sending out application decisions is one of the most stressful. Personally, I have been sitting on […]
Gun laws should be more restrictive
On Wednesday, Feb. 14, a high school in Florida was shot up by 19 year old Nikolas Cruz, who killed 14 students and three teachers, and injuring at least a […]
Gun law attention should be redirected to youth mental health
In light of the recent tragedy at Parkland High School, proposed gun control measures have been springing up across the nation calling for anything from an increase in the age […]
Why Cs actually get degrees
Recently, I was listening to a podcast on NPR about the nudge theory, which states that people can be “nudged” in the right direction indirectly with incentives in a voluntary […]
Proof of Area 51 existence and governmnet alien testing
Also known as Groom Lake or Dreamland, Area 51 is an Air Force base located about 150 miles outside of Las Vegas, Nevada, where it is said that government scientists […]
Bellevue College Chi Alpha Winter Retreat
Every year there is an annual Winter Camp retreat with Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship at Bellevue College. Chi Alpha is a campus ministry that is a beautiful community for reaching […]