Brent Faiyaz “FTW” album review
Calling Brent Faiyaz a rising star would be an understatement. Known by many for his standout feature on GoldLink’s “Crew,” Faiyaz for the past few years has built a decent […]
Reviews
Reviews that aren’t specifically Bellevue College related
TemTem Provides What Pokemon Could Not
It’s a widely-expressed opinion that Pokemon Sword and Shield did not live up to expectations as the first main series Pokemon game on the Ninetndo Switch. With games like Super […]
BoJack Horseman ends in the only way it can: Bittersweet
When the 2010s began, adult animation was coming into a new era. The turn of the decade brought us Bob’s Burgers and Archer, with Rick and Morty waiting in the […]
Mac Miller leaves a thoughtful goodbye with ‘‘Circles’’
Days before what would’ve been his 28th birthday, Mac Miller’s family released his posthumous album “Circles.” Before his death in 2018, Mac Miller was undergoing an interesting transition in his […]
Mick Jenkins drops gems on “The Circus”
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HBO’s “Watchmen” brings something new to the table
After years of toiling in development hell, HBO has finally blessed the masses with a “Watchmen” adaptation. With “Leftovers” showrunner Damon Lindelof at the helm, the adaptation is set in […]
Mac Miller, GoldLink and industry politics in rap
Late last month rapper D’Anthony Carlos, known as GoldLink, published a lengthy post on Instagram accusing Mac Miller of plagiarism. The D.C. native claimed that Miller stole ideas from the […]
Laptop Buying Guide
Whether it is the technical lingo or the sheer variety of choices, shopping for a laptop is far from easy. To aid you in your quest for new technology this […]
Changing Bodies exhibit challenges conventional standards of beauty
If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, what does society have to say about bodies that don’t fit the norm for beauty standards? Bellevue College’s current art exhibition, […]
Big Krit triumphantly returns with “KRIT iz HERE”
“K.R.I.T. Iz Here” is the latest new project from Mississippi MC Big KRIT. This is his first album after leaving Def Jam and going independent. In this piece, we see […]
“King of Monsters” shows Godzilla still reigns
“Godzilla, King of Monsters” is an excellent addition to the Godzilla mythos. Acting as a direct sequel to the 2014 “Godzilla” movie, it improves upon the original to deliver the […]
Tyler the Creator shines in fifth studio album “IGOR”
“IGOR” is Tyler the Creator’s fifth studio album under Columbia Records. This new album concludes a thematic and musical transition for the LA-based Rapper. The LP is a follow-up to […]
Jordan Peele’s “Us” shows he’s not a one-hit wonder
“Us” is Jordan Peele’s second motion picture, a successor to his previous title, “Get Out.” Peele’s previous movie, “Get Out,” was largely commentary on modern day racism in America. “Us” […]
Pam’s Kitchen brings the heat
I had oral surgery on April 20, but that didn’t stop me from going to Pam’s Kitchen, a Caribbean restaurant in Wallingford, the day afterward. It probably wasn’t the smartest […]
“Kaguya-sama: Love is War” sets the standard for anime rom-coms
What happens if two people who like each other are struggling to admit their feelings? “Kaguya-sama: Love is War” raises and answers this question in an anime that is one […]
JINYA is the hottest ramen bar this side of Seattle
Broke college students and instant ramen are an inseparable pair; it’s hard to go wrong with an easy meal that can cost less than fifty cents. But the sad truth […]
APEX Legends drops into the Battle Royale scene
A new game hit the market recently that you may have heard of. It’s a new battle royale game called “Apex Legends,” and it’s completely free to play. Launching on […]
Stone Gardens: A climber’s dream
Bellevue’s own climbing gym, Stone Gardens, is a fun and exciting place to get active. They have a wide range of terrain, which includes over 21,000 square feet of indoor […]
Revue Starlight displays the theatre in a way we’ve never seen before
I’ve said it before. 2018 was a phenomenal year for anime. There was literally something for everybody, and shows that lots of fans haven’t even heard of could still be […]
Goblin Slayer exceeds expectations
The Fall 2018 anime season was absolutely stacked with great shows covering many genres. “Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny-Girl Senpai” was a romantic-comedy that is a contender for anime […]