BC 2025 Commencement Ceremony
Congratulations to all BC graduates! The 2025 commencement ceremony will be held on Friday, June 20 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The ceremony will begin at 3:00 p.m. but graduates …
Articles by Sophia Keeling
Department Of Education Reinterprets Discrimination Policies, What Could this Mean for BC?
On Feb. 14, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights sent out a letter to educational institutions in the United States. The letter, sent by Acting Assistant Secretary for …
OpenAI Says No to Elon Musk’s Offer to Buy
An investment group headed by Tesla founder Elon Musk offered to buy OpenAI, the company that created the now infamous ChatGPT. The offer, for $97.4 billion, came from Musk and …
What is “DOGE”? Answering Common Questions About Trump’s New Agency
What is DOGE? In November 2024, President Donald Trump announced that, once in office, he would establish an agency led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to “dismantle Government Bureaucracy, …
Trump’s Deportation of Colombians Sparks Tariff Threats on Both Sides
In the first weeks of his term, following his long-held anti-immigration agenda, President Trump ordered the deportation of hundreds of Colombian migrants. Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who has previously accepted …
Teen Charged with Killing His Family in Local Shooting
On Oct. 21, police took a teen into custody after a shooting that left five dead in Fall City. Police have since identified the victims as Sarah and Mark Humiston …
Teen in Custody After Deadly Shooting in Fall City
Police have taken a teen into custody following a shooting that left five dead and one injured. At 4:55 a.m. on Oct. 21, local police were called to a residence …
BC Celebrates Its 8th Annual Japan Week
Beginning Monday, Sept. 30, Bellevue College will celebrate its 8th annual Japan Week. Lasting through Saturday, Oct. 5, the goal of this week is to celebrate the history, culture and …
Google Loses Lawsuit Over Search Monopoly- What Does this Mean for Users?
After a 10-week long trial, the US District Court has ruled Google violated US law through holding a monopoly over online “searching”. This lawsuit was first brought against Google in …
Seattle Police Officer Fired For Comments Over Pedestrian’s Death- Could this Signal a New Era of Accountability for the Seattle PD?
In Jan. 2023, Northeastern graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula, was struck and killed by Seattle PD officer Kevin Dave, prompting another officer, Daniel Auderer, to deem her life as having “limited …
Trump Selects Former Critic J.D. Vance as New VP
On July 15, former President Donald Trump took the stage of the Republican National Convention to announce Senator J.D. Vance as his Vice Presidential pick. This speech, coming on the …
Former President Trump Found Guilty on All Charges in “Hush Money” Criminal Trial
On May 30, after nine hours of jury deliberation, Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 charges. This historic case has made Donald Trump the first former president to …
BC Wellness Center Hosts June Outdoor Events: Overnight Backpacking, Kayaking, and More!
Interested in spending time outdoors and learning about nature? Spending time outdoors isn’t just good for your physical health; it benefits your mental health too! According to The American Psychological …
UW Pro-Palestine Encampment Disbands After Weeks of Protests: What Does This Mean for BC?
The Israel-Palestine conflict has garnered attention across the world and sparked numerous protests. Varying opinions on this issue and the U.S. government’s actions regarding it have caused divisiveness across the …
Bellevue College ASG Announces Election Winners
Last Wednesday, after a week of food trucks and voting events on campus, the Associated Student Government announced the winners of the Presidential and Vice Presidential elections. Daniel Ngoy will …
Michelle Strange Steps In as Acting Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion While Dr. Grier Takes Sabbatical
The former Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Consuelo Grier, will be taking a sabbatical from May 1, through August 30, 2024. During her sabbatical Dr. Grier will …
Eastside Light Rail Opens, Marking a Monumental Change for BC Commuters
On April 27, the first segment of the Link 2 light rail opened, connecting Redmond and Bellevue in a historic step for transportation on the Eastside. Stretching over 6.5 miles, …
Former President Trump’s “Hush Money” Criminal Trial Commences Amid Tough Legal Battle
Donald Trump is making history as the first former president to face criminal charges. He is currently facing multiple charges across four different criminal cases, the first of which began …
New Changes in Distance Learning Fees Could Raise Costs for BC’s Online Students
On March 22, Bellevue College announced there would be changes associated with their distance learning fees. These changes will be implemented in the Summer 2024 quarter. This won’t have an …
Bellevue College Celebrates Earth Day 2024 Throughout April
Each year on April 22, people from all over the world come together to celebrate the Earth and work towards a more sustainable future. Earth Day was first recognized in …