BC Mourns the Passing of Dr. Weber
It is with our deepest condolences the Watchdog recognizes the passing of Dr. Jerry Weber, who was president of Bellevue College from 2017 to March 2020. Dr. Weber passed at […]
Articles by Rea Karim
OPINION: Kamala Harris’s Historic Victory Was Revolutionary and Empowering
Almost two weeks ago, the nation saw the victory of President-elect Joe Biden, making Donald Trump a one-term president. Cities celebrated and commemorated while other GOP leaders vocally ignored the […]
New COVID Restrictions implemented in Washington State as cases surge
On Sunday, Nov. 15, Gov. Jay Inslee declared Washington State would be under new COVID-19 restrictions. During a press conference, Gov. Inslee stated, “Today, Sunday, November 15, 2020, is the […]
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine trials promising
The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the United States since March, reaching a toll of 10 million diagnosed cases and over 240,000 deaths this November. However, this week brought the potential […]
Jay Inslee wins third term as governor; down-ballot races mixed.
During one of the most critical general elections of the United States, occurring amid a global pandemic, Washington has counted the majority of the state’s votes in many important races […]
Election Day Guide: Trump vs Biden on the Issues
The year 2020 has seen an immense increase civic awareness for how the next presidential administration will handle issues of a global health crisis, police brutality, climate change, and countless […]
Justice Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed to Supreme Court
By a 52 to 48 vote margin, Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed as the next Supreme Court Justice. She was sworn in by Justice Clarence Thomas on October 26, eight […]
Vice Presidential Debate Recap
On Oct. 7, the world saw the only vice presidential debate of the 2020 general election between Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris. The debate was hosted by […]
Governor Inslee loosens COVID restrictions across the state
Governor Jay Inslee has decided to allow the opening of more businesses and the lifting of restrictions for activities in Washington state. This decision was made while COVID-19 case numbers […]
Amy Coney Barrett’s Nomination to the Supreme Court: What you need to know
President Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the late Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s vacancy has come at a critical time, just weeks before the General Election. […]
President Trump Tests Positive for Coronavirus
On October 1, 2020, at 9:54 p.m. PT, President Trump announced via Twitter that both he and the First Lady were tested positive for COVID-19. The news broke merely hours […]
How to get virtually involved in the 2020 general election
Participating in the voting process is always essential, especially during a time when we have had to adapt to life virtually amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Even with all the changes […]
Reproductive rights in question; Virginia Mason explores merger with CHI Franciscan
On Jan. 22, 1973, history was made for reproductive rights in the United States. The Supreme Court ruled that restricting abortions was unconstitutional, thus giving an individual the right to […]
$1 million in CARES Act funding available to BC students
Bellevue College students who have faced financial setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic can heave a sigh of relief, as the college will be able to financially support some students […]
How to vote in Washington’s primaries Tuesday
Although the United States presidential election is still a few months away, the Washington State primary elections, which will determine what candidates are on the ballot in November, are in […]
91.3 KBCS to persist another year thanks to community support
In June of this year, Bellevue College’s radio station, KBCS, had planned to let go of both the news and program directors of the station, lacking funds to keep them […]
The Equal Rights Amendment is almost there
The first section of The Equal Rights Amendment states, “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on […]
Corona Virus creates complications for the 2020 census
The U.S. census is a constitutionally mandated survey of the United States population taken every ten years. The 2020 census is unique because it is happening amid a global pandemic […]
Potential S&A budget cuts raise equity concerns
The S&A (Services and Activities) budget is getting closer to the deadline for finalization for the 2020-2021 year. With this comes the potential for many student programs that rely on […]
Students and faculty plead with Board of Trustees to reconsider S&A funding cuts
On Wednesday, May 20 at 2 p.m., the Bellevue College Board of Trustees held a public virtual meeting to begin reviewing the S&A committee’s 2020-21 budget recommendation. With many proposed […]