Archive for July 2008
BCC: Push yourself for the real thing »
Written by: Emma Sargeant Local art scene. It's struggling to free itself from the pretentious social conformities on the Eastside in particular. Bellevue Community College hides its student body's talent. Where are the exhibitions? The galleries are monotonous with a slow turnover of random pieces of non-local art, which explore the ways you [...]
My Favorite Things: Mamma Mia! »
Written by: Susanna Pehrson World class actors paired with well-known catchy songs and a story that makes you laugh hysterically can't go wrong, especially not if you add a scenic Mediterranean island. MAMMA MIA — THE MOVIE is set to be a worldwide success, just like the Broadway musical, which has been seen by more than 30 million people. [...]
Who’s ready for a shorter school week? »
Written by: Susanna Pehrson According to unprecedented high gas prices, BCC is considering shortening its school week in the future. It is unclear when this would take effect, as well as how it would be organized, but according to Robert Adams, Public Information officer at Community and College Relations, BCC is looking into several different [...]
BCC’s Drama Department to put on »
Written by: Elizabeth Ballinger Taken from the life of Pippin the Hunchback, son of eighth century King Charlemagne, the modernized musical Pippin will be performed by BCC's Drama Department from July 24-27. Beginning at 8 pm each night, audiences will follow Pippin through his journey to find meaning in his life, while facing war and drugs, [...]
The PC: A walking shadow of its former self »
Written by: Christopher Wood PC gaming is dead. That is the common belief of most gamers, that piracy and the high cost of entry deposed the one time king of gaming. That the only real innovation is done on the consoles. That PC gaming is just a side thing that most people do while not on Myspace or actively engaging in piracy. Or those who do [...]
Internships: a push for transfer success »
Written by: Emma Sargeant With the consideration of transferring to a 4-year college, much dedication is required to complete the average two years of an associates of arts degree for a smoother ride. It is easy to lose interest and passion in a subject, which could affect the best potential grade a student, would hope to receive. Internships [...]
My Favorite Things: The Pursuit of Happiness »
Written by: Kaitlin Strohschein Blaise Pascal, the French mathematician and philosopher said, "All men seek happiness. This is without exception. Whatever different means they employ, they all tend to this end. The cause of some going to war, and of others avoiding it, is the same desire in both, attended with different views. The will never [...]
Pioneering BCC professor Roy Wahle passes away »
Written by: Susanna Pehrson Roy Patrick Wahle, Dean of Instructors and Interim President at BCC during its earliest days, died after a long illness in Ellensburg, Washington, on June 30 with loving family members surrounding him. Roy worked as a Dean of Instruction in the early years of BCC and was Interim President of the college, in 1976 after [...]
BCC Foundation Board elects new president »
Written by: Adam Magnoni The BCC Foundation has chosen itself a new board president, Peter Adler. Adler has served on the board since 2006 and has previously held the chairs of both the boards Development and Strategic Planning committees. Along with his commitment to the BCC Foundation, Adler is the Senior Vice-President of PeaceHealth, a [...]
Get ready, get set…TRANSFER! »
Written by: Elizabeth Ballinger Eighteen colleges and universities were represented at BCC's 2008 Summer Transfer Fair on Thursday, July 10, in the cafeteria. Admissions advisors from Washington State University , Western Washington University, The Art Institute of Seattle, and University of Washington, were just a few of those present answering [...]
