STEMSEAS 2026: A Student’s Experience Aboard
Spending 10 days on the RV SallyRide, waking up to roiling ocean waves in the wilderness of the Pacific ocean, and fighting seasickness was not something that I would have …
Arts & Features
What to Know About National Parks This Summer
For many Americans, summer means road trips, hiking trails and visits to national parks. However, this season growing crowds, staffing shortages and environmental challenges are placing increased pressure on some …
Florestan Chamber Music Debuts Student Compositions
On Tuesday, June 9, the Florestan Chamber Music ensemble performed compositions by student composers at Bellevue College. The performance took place at the Carlson Theatre at BC at 3:30 p.m. …
Never Again is Now: A Permanent Commitment
Honoring the work of activist Erin Shigaki, Bellevue College will host a ceremony for the permanent installation of her mural. The ceremony will take place on May 14 at 2 …
A Sit-Down Talk with Our ASG Candidates In An Exclusive Interview With The Watchdog
As the voting period comes to an end for the Bellevue College Associated Student Government (ASG) Elections, there is still much to find out about our ASG Presidential and Vice …
The Boys: A Parody of America
On April 8, 2026, Prime Video launched the final season of its hit superhero drama, “The Boys.” Like other hero-theme shows like Amazon’s “Invincible” and Disney’s “Daredevil: Born Again,” “The …
Lake Hills Farm Fresh Produce Local, Family-Owned and Fresh!
I had the joy of visiting the family-run Lake Hills Farm Fresh Produce Stand last Friday, where I picked up beautiful handmade bouquets made of tulips, daffodils and peonies. The …
Kris Jenner, China’s New Fortune Charm
Scroll through Instagram Reels or Chinese social media lately, and you might notice an unexpected figure popping up in edits, memes, and comment sections; Kris Jenner. Somehow, the Kardashian-Jenner “Momager” …
Coachella’s Hallowed History
Big, bright, and boho-chic: these words may come close to summing up the festival powerhouse that is Coachella. Each April, music lovers and social media influencers storm the tiny town …
Earth Month at Bellevue College: All The Activities in Week 3 of Spring Quarter
Earth Month occurs during the month of April and aims to encourage sustainable practices and raise awareness about how we can protect the environment. Bellevue College is celebrating Earth Month …
From Charts to Cosmetics: How Pop Stars Are Reshaping the Beauty Industry
As celebrity beauty brands continue to dominate sales and social media in 2025, artists like Rihanna, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande are proving their influence extends far beyond music. Makeup …
Hoppers – A New Era of Pixar
Pixar’s “Hoppers” was released in theaters on March 6, 2026, the studio’s first movie of the year. Directed by Daniel Chong (“We Bare Bears”), the animated film stars Piper Curda …
U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors Preform at Bellevue Colllege
Since 1969, “America’s Big Band” has toured all 50 states and numerous countries, performing everything from traditional swing to contemporary compositions. Whether playing alongside the Boston Pops or headlining global …
Behind the Scenes of “Off-Beat”: the Award-Winning Film by Bellevue College Filmmaking Club
Over the weekend of Feb. 6-8, Bellevue College Filmmaking Club (BCFC) competed with 48 college teams across the United States to write, film and edit a 7-minute short film for …
Holi Celebrations in Bellevue: How to Celebrate the Festival of Colors
Holi, also known as the “Festival of Colors,” is a Hindu festival that is celebrated to represent the triumph of good over evil. Traditionally, in India, it is celebrated over …
Bellevue College’s New Waste Free Group
Waste Free BC is a Microsoft Teams group where students, faculty and staff can give, ask, borrow, lend and share items in an effort to save money and promote sustainability. …
Support New Music at Bellevue Chamber Chorus’ Concert
The Bellevue Chamber Chorus is a local group that performs music of various genres, including classical, jazz and Broadway music. Founded in 1984, they often perform for the Bellevue and …
From Burning Out to Winning Olympic Gold: Alysa Liu’s Joy-Maxxing Performance Gleams Golden
In the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, 20-year-old Alysa Liu won gold in women’s singles figure skating. However, what made her victory stand out amongst the rest was something few …
Emerald Fennel’s Wuthering Heights
“Whatever our souls are made out of, his and mine are the same.” This famous quote from Emily Brönte’s novel, “Wuthering Heights,” has become synonymous with passionate romance and Gothic …
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show challenged by All-American TPUSA Kid Rock Alternative
This year’s Super Bowl LX halftime show, headlined by Bad Bunny, a Latin urban music superstar, was met head-on when TPUSA (Turning Point USA) announced they were putting on “The …