Articles by Michelle Fredrickson

There has been a lot of news lately about Governor Gregoire, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, and politics on the federal level, but not as much about Aaron Lainge, Patti Mann, …

The recent Stop the Raid on Student Aid campaigns on campus aren’t the only ways BC can petition lawmakers to save higher education; the Office of Student Legislative Affairs (OSLA) …

Student programs are facing a 30 percent cut. National financial aid is looking at a 50 percent reduction. Tuition is expected to rise another 20 percent, a 70 percent increase …

Two weeks ago, those new recycling bins have been a presence in the cafeteria. They seem like regular recycling containers , but really they are special receptacles dedicated for composting, …

It’s been just over a decade since 9/11, and that event permanently shaped American culture. In a discussion chaired by Professor Trevor Tate of the Political Science division, a group …

Tall of stature, solemn of face, gray of hair… That is the usual stereotype for a City Councilman. But 20 year old BC student Abshir Mahamed is defeating the stereotype …

Books, tuition, fees… the woes of every college student can be wiped away for recipients of a Bellevue College Foundation scholarship. The BC Foundation has just opened up registration for …

Almost every young person has a Facebook account. Everyone watches YouTube. Everyone uses Google. These social media outlets are more than just fun ways to connect: they are actively involved …

Since the Occupy protest movement started in Wall Street in late September, it has spread to over 1000 cities across the nation, including Spokane and Seattle. Occupy Seattle began two …

In times of budget deficits, education has always been an easy place for the government to cut funding.  With the latest $2 billion shortfall in state revenue, the governor had …

On October 8, a brisk Saturday morning, a small crowd gathered outide the gym to witness the rededication of the building to the Courter family as a thank-you for their …

Here at Bellevue College, the vast majority of students are attaining an Associate’s Degree to transfer away to a four-year university. Many students transfer to an in-state school; namely, the …

On Wednesday, September 28th, the President’s Staff and the Bellevue College Planning Council met for a special session to discuss what is to be done about the newest 23 percent …

On September 15, The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) met in Olympia and declared a state of financial emergency for all community and technical colleges in the …

Three months ago, the state reserves seemed to be abundant and healthy, and Governor Gregoire approved a $32 billion government spending plan over a course of two years. However, the …

Almost exactly one year away from the next presidential and gubernatorial election, state voters in Washington were recently polled. The results of this poll show that, although most of the …