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 …
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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, …
OPINION: ThedaCare Case Sets Dangerous Precedent Amidst Mass Resignation
A few weeks ago, an unprecedented court case caught the eye of many people across the country. It left many people, including nurses and others working in the healthcare field, …
OPINION: Sony Acquires Bungie for 3.6 Billion Dollars
Continuing the recent wave of major gaming acquisitions, Sony has made a deal to buy Bungie for $3.6 billion. While the timing might make it seem like this is a …
OPINION: Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema Highlight Issues with Congress
During his campaign, President Joe Biden made a lot of promises. He promised change, he promised to help the American people, and most importantly, he promised to listen to the …
OPINION: Threat to Affirmative Action Looms in the Supreme Court
Should colleges and universities be allowed to discriminate against students based on their race, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexuality? Of course not! It seems like a ridiculous question, one right …
OPINION: Microsoft to Buy Activision-Blizzard for $70 Billion
Microsoft will buy game company Activision-Blizzard for nearly $70 billion. The deal won’t close until 2023 at the earliest, but it will happen. That’s it. That’s the article. How cool …
OPINION: Disproving Misinformation Surrounding Jan. 6, 2021
It has been just over a year since the events of Jan. 6, 2021, when a violent mob of angry Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building in an attempt to …
OPINION: Uncertainty Sparks with New Opening of NFT Museum
On Jan. 14, Seattle tech entrepreneurs Jennifer Wong and Peter Hamilton will open the city’s first-ever Non-Fungible Token, or NFT, Museum. Titled the Seattle NFT Museum, or SNFTM, Wong and …
OPINION: Halo Infinite Microtransactions Take Things Too Far
When the multiplayer for “Halo Infinite” launched on Nov. 15, it marked the next highly-anticipated title in the “Halo” franchise. The hype was well-warranted, as the game plays like a …
OPINION: the Why and How of the Astroworld Tragedy
Note: This story includes quotes that contain vulgar language. It has been just around two weeks since the Astroworld tragedy occurred in Houston, where 10 people lost their lives and …
OPINION: Misinformation and Our Local Election
The 2021 general election was nearly two weeks ago. That means that for many places around the country, results have been in for a while, with Seattle and King County …
OPINION: Anxiety Rampant in Seattle
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey conducted a new survey from Sept. 29 to Oct. 11. In this, 54.5 percent of surveyed adults from King, Pierce and Snohomish counties …
OPINION: Washington Looks to Eliminate Daylight Savings Time
Today at 2 a.m, our clocks moved back an hour. For you sleep-deprived students, it means an extra hour of sleep. But on March 14, you’ll have to turn the …