OPINION: Trauma and its Significance
Most of us have gone through something traumatic in our life before, regardless of whether we remember it or not. However, trauma rarely gets talked about enough. There are many […]
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OPINION: The Emotional Surprise of Transferring From Community College to a University
As I and other Bellevue College students begin to transfer from BC and enter traditional four-year universities, the societal and personal emotional response is much greater than I anticipated. Fellow […]
OPINION: Logical Thinking is More Effective than Emotional Thinking
There are two prominent types of thinking — emotional and logical. While these two are essential to different circumstances, they should be used in correspondence to specific situations. However, that […]
OPINION: Artificial Intelligence Still Poses More Potential Issues than Benefits
In the past decade, there have been a lot of technological advances in society. However, with all these advances, conversation about the cost and damages done by these same advances […]
OPINION: Mass Shootings at Educational Facilities Have Become Normalized
In the America we call home, it is not uncommon for mass shootings to be directed at schools and educational facilities. This disheartening truth reflects the lack of value we […]
OPINION: Parental Emotional Fulfillment on the Internet is Needed
May and June marked the celebration of two national holidays that aim to recognize those in our lives who serve as mother and father figures. Mother’s Day celebrated in May, […]
OPINION: Video Games with Violence Shouldn’t be Introduced to Young Children
Video games are a huge industry in the United States that are part of the majority of childrens’ lives. Although some say that men tend to play video games more […]
OPINION: Crisis Pregnancy Centers Should Be Avoided
Imagine if an individual went to seek medical treatment, were seen and given medical advice by someone that they thought was a medical professional, and later found out that that […]
OPINION: Generation Z Could Have a Dire Impact On Our Future
Generation Z is the first generation to share the collective experience of war, pandemics, financial instability, and climate change. The cohort of up-and-coming world leaders born from 1995 to 2010 […]
OPINION: Proposition One is Not About Critical Race Theory
In less than a week, there will be a special election taking place. On the ballot are three measures to be voted on by those living in the Issaquah School […]
OPINION: Phones Should Not be a Part of Family Gatherings
Imagine going to a family gathering and everyone is on their phones. What, honestly, is the point of being there anymore? You can just talk to everyone on their phone […]
OPINION: Eating Disorders – The Hidden Disease on Teens
Trigger Warning: This article contains information about eating disorders that some readers may find disturbing. The bathroom is the scariest room in the house, at least for teens with eating […]
OPINION: The Importance of Taking Breaks from Social Media
The new standard for communication, especially post-pandemic, has been social media. Social media comes in many forms and is a way of talking/texting online, but it also is an area […]
OPINION: Fox News Editing Videos Before Distributing Stories
Over the past two years, it has proven to be clear that misinformation is extremely dangerous. Misinformation has wormed its way into many places by making its way through different […]
OPINION: The Value We Bring
During my time at Bellevue College, I have frequently come across students who casually undermine their worth and value, especially when contributing to conversations about academic-related topics. They frequently make […]
OPINION: Responding to Cultural Shift in Pandemic Era
Bellevue College is far from limited in its supply of potential student clubs and activities. As we transition out of the pandemic-induced shutdown of in-person student engagement, the culture around […]
OPINION: Keep an Eye on Your Subscription Services
When Netflix transitioned into a streaming service in 2007, it was groundbreaking for the industry. For a small monthly fee, you could consume practically every television show or movie you […]
OPINION: The Potential Consequences of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
Recently, some states seem to be trying to pass more and more outrageously discriminatory legislation and policies which, if passed, would make life for members of the LGBTQIA+ community more […]
OPINION: New Texas Law to Criminalize Gender Dysphoria
CONTENT WARNING: This article discusses issues of suicide and child abuse. Reader discretion is advised. On Feb. 22, 2022, Texas Governor Greg Abbot informed the Texas Department of Family and […]
OPINION: The Cost of Rising Home Prices in Seattle
Even before the pandemic, the housing prices in Seattle, and more so the Eastside have been trying their best to imitate San Francisco and Manhattan. But through all of that, […]