Opinions

It’s something many people get asked at a New Year’s party, chatting with a friend or spending time with family in late December. There always has to be some kind […]

Every year, thousands of people flock to Thailand and other Asian countries to see elephants and ride them. What many of these tourists do not know, however, is how badly […]

For those who celebrate Thanksgiving, preparation for the holiday can be hectic. For a host, accommodating a large number of friends and family for Thanksgiving dinner is an expensive and […]

After the death of Cuban Communist dictator Fidel Castro, many celebrities and politicians gave fond condolences to Castro on social media, remembering Castro’s “humanity and love for his people.” In […]

There are a myriad of terms to describe why one person might dislike another. Racism, homophobia, transphobia, Islamophobia, ableism, ageism, sexism, these are all reasons why people think others don’t […]

Medical marijuana has been protected by law in Washington state since 1998. In 2007 and 2010 the law was amended in order to improve the status and accessibility to those […]

Going outside on the day after Thanksgiving usually fills me with apprehension. I’m not comfortable in big crowds, especially when everyone is trying to get to that one deal before […]

I was very surprised to see Trump elected president, though I was not surprised by the reaction from people who strongly opposed him. To Trump’s opposition, he represented the epitome […]

The rapidly increasing popularity of drones has been stirring up controversy on issues of privacy and safety. Owners of drones that weigh more than half a pound are required to […]

On the first day of fall quarter at Bellevue College this year a new group of Running Start students excitedly walked through the courtyard for the first time, while the […]

While all the buzz is on the presidential election this year and for good reason, pushes to legalize recreation and medical marijuana were attempted in 13 states and passed in […]

I’m honestly still in shock that “President Trump” is not a punchline to a crappy joke, but is reality as of a week ago. After the initial disbelief faded, I […]

In modern society where people are always rushing from place to place for work, business or personal affairs, it’s undeniable that having a working car is a necessity for a […]

Recently, Hungary held a press conference with its Prime Minister Viktor Orban and government officials Laszlo Toketh and Zsolt Nemeth. In this conference Orban praised Trump, saying that he felt […]

Last June in Montreal, the tragic death of a 55-year-old woman who was mauled to death by an alleged pit bull stirred the public enough to push the government to […]

These next few months before 2016 comes to a close will bring about familiar changes. Leaves will turn to a bright orange before wilting into a crackly brown. People will […]