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Articles by Michelle Fredrickson
Students surprise science teacher with camp funds
Jim Ellinger, Bellevue College biology instructor, was surprised by two of his former and current students, Kim Williams, BC alumnus, and Anastaysia (Nancy) Lavochina, current student, who spent many months …
Colorado shooting: Too close to home
It’s been covered on every major news station in the country, each day a different angle coming out. The shooter dyed his hair orange and announced himself as the Joker …
Two new initiatives to be cleared for ballot
With the November election not very far away, the campaigns are reaching their full swing, issues are being debated and initiatives are being put on the ballots. On Friday, June …
4th of July marks lighting retrofit kickoff
Summer may be a time of relaxation, but the BC Sustainability Department isn’t taking a break. Just last week, on July 4, a new lighting retrofit kicked off. These retrofits …
Student loan case reminds of cost of college issues
Over the last several years, a problem that an increasing number of students have had to deal with is paying off suffocating student loans, that can easily reach hundreds of …
IBIT center move: construction finally complete
Over the last year, Lot 10 has been closed. It was closed for construction happening on the A building. That construction has recently been concluded and the parking lot re-opened. …
First Nations Club highlighting Native American culture
The First Nations club on campus has hosted storytellers and even a tepee building project in front of the library, and on Tuesday, May 22, they hosted an all-day event …
Labor Union president discusses Occupy and social change
On Tuesday, May 22, the relatively new Political Economy Club hosted a speaker to talk about the future of the political economy through labor unions, globalization and the connection of …
Turnitin controversy brings legal discussion
Recently, several students have expressed concern over the use of the common essay submission website, Turnitin. Teachers have students submit their work on this website because part of the service …
BC Foundation awards exceptional faculty
On Wednesday, May 16, students and faculty gathered in the Carlson Theater to see the annual Margin of Excellence awards presentation, sponsored by the Bellevue College Foundation. Four members of …
Quarter system vs. semester system
All my sisters are at home for summer. Yep, that’s right. They’re home for summer. As in, they’ve finished their finals and are home for summer break. They got back …
Having fun with potatoes: Spud Olympics
Potatoes. Baked potatoes, toasted potatoes, mashed potatoes, cheesy potatoes, potato chips, hot potatoes. Potatoes are a staple in most households, and at BC, there’s an entire event about them. The …
We are all able: The Ability Experience
Having just received international recognition through the highly acclaimed Changemaker Award, the Bellevue College Rotaract Club has a history of success and high hopes for the future. The world wide …
Bellevue helps students “Dress for Success”
First impressions are lasting impressions, as the saying goes. Last week, the Bellevue College Business Leadership Club and Fashion Club—both led by Michael Yoon— joined with Eastern Washington University to …
Cultures coming together: International Night
With international students hailing from Uzbekistan to Slovakia to Malaysia to Turkey, Bellevue College is an extremely diverse campus. Here at our school we have students from 56 different countries, …
Coffee on campus
Fun fact: We are 11.6 miles from the first Starbucks ever created. Coffee addiction runs deep into the souls of Bellevue residents and Seattlites – and it’s necessary for anyone …
Two students write market-worth phone app
Last week, students from all around the area worked for 35 straight hours in a competition to build, design, and program an application for iPhones and Androids. Upon completion, the …
Earth Week: Campus sustainability
It’s Earth Week at Bellevue College and sustainability initiatives can be seen all over the campus. Earth Week is all about promoting environmental friendliness, and with an Environmental Representative on …
New York vs. Seattle
New York City, the Big Apple, home of celebrities, rock stars, Broadway musicals, and Fashion Avenue, one of the liveliest cities in the United States. Compare that to Seattle with …