Apple revamps iPhone’s iOS
I’ve always considered myself a Microsoft girl with a Windows PC, Microsoft Office and Kinect as my top choices. However, with the various phones I’ve gone through, I can confidently […]
Reviews
Reviews that aren’t specifically Bellevue College related
SLU Goodwill Boutique
In South Lake Union, there is a place where you can purchase those usually pricey fancy brands for cheap. I’m talking $6—cheap, and it isn’t your average “Thrift Shop.” At […]
This is not the end of comedy
What would happen if a bunch of comedy actors were all trapped in one house during the apocalypse? The movie “This is the End” not only answers this question, but […]
A “Hart”-felt trip
The Internet teaches us that even stupid animations of flying cats can become media sensations. Bored and home alone? Brace yourself and try the cinnamon challenge. Love British accents? Try […]
Rook and Raul: New and old
As the Mariners season progresses, a few shining stars have made their names known. As expected, Felix Hernandez and Kendrys Morales have been playing some great baseball. However, there have […]
Restaurant review: Sureshot Coffee
Pacing the streets of University District in Seattle, it’s deceivingly difficult to find a coffee shop not owned by Starbucks Coffee Company. Shops with funky green mermaid/siren logos sprawled down […]
Joss Whedon’s “Much Ado About Nothing”: A fresh approach to Shakespeare
It would be hard to compete with the 1993 adaption of “Much Ado About Nothing,” starring British legends Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson, but I was gripped by Joss Whedon’s […]
Black metal in our backyards
Metal music as a genre has rarely had any significant mainstream exposure, with the notable exception of some popular bands in the 70s and 80s like Black Sabbath and Iron […]
High winds, high stakes
Why fly a kite? It all depends on who is asked. There are many reasons to fly a kite, but there are two main reasons. You’re either flying for recreation […]
The explosion of K-pop in America
K-pop—the abbreviation for Korean pop—is a musical genre originating from South Korea. Within the genre are various styles of music that range from ballad to hip hop to indie with […]
Sophomore slumps and rookie riots
With the Mariners currently in fourth place in the American League West division, people have started to have a few questions on their mind as to why we have started […]
Review: Little Sheep Hot Pot
A smiling older woman brought out a warm bowl of the spicy broth that is laden with herbs and chilies, and placed it on a glass stove in the table. […]
Seattle’s piano extravaganza
On Saturday, May 11, Seattle’s Benaroya Hall hosted the Sixth Annual “Ten Grands” concert. The night was filled with beauty, inspiration and some of the best music our local composers […]
Seahawks season preview
Following up to last year’s incredible Cinderella season, the Seattle Seahawks have high hopes for the upcoming 2013-2014 football season. They started the previous years with little expectations in a […]
Review: There’s a yeti on the loose
I know, I know. You’ve had enough of the frozen yogurt craze. If you hear “froyo” or some other truncated name for that unsatisfactory substitute for ice cream you’re going […]
Review: “Into Darkness”
Most of us are all well aware of Gene Rodenberry’s masterpiece, “Star Trek” and its history. For those who are a bit rusty on their Trek-trivia, the epic series was […]
Must-read classics for college students
Reading classic novels is often associated with long periods spent in junior English learning how to write thesis statements for the nine hundredth time about books written before our parents […]
Review: Modern adaptation of “The Great Gatsby”
The 1922 classic novel “The Great Gatsby” was given a new breath of life by dramatic, visionary director Baz Luhrmann. “The Great Gatsby” follows Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire) as he […]
Chocolati Cafe: A chocolate lover’s paradise
I found this little taste of heaven a couple months ago while wandering Wallingford on a very, very cold and equally rainy day in Seattle. Having just escaped the torrential […]
Faust: Review and disambiguation
Faust: an alluring masterpiece that encompasses humanity in nature, digging into the essence of soul to unveil magic, devilishness, thrill and earthen lust. Faust, a legendary play, was written over […]