UW Researchers Develop “Harmony” COVID-19 Test
Researchers at the University of Washington have created a faster, cheaper COVID test. It’s called “Harmony COVID-19.” The test combines the speed of an over-the-counter antigen test with the accuracy …
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2022 S&A Committee Cycle in Full Swing
An invitation for volunteers and nominations for the Service and Activities (S&A) Committee was sent out on Jan. 26. The new committee members will be finalized on Feb. 8. The …
Sustainability Funding Applications Open
Did you know you could get your sustainability project funded through the Student Environmental Sustainability Fund (SESF)? The SESF committee is in charge of recommending revenue allocation from the student’s …
Marvel’s Latest TV Superhero: Moon Knight
On Jan. 17, Marvel released the trailer for its next TV series “Moon Knight,” coming March 30. The trailer is available to watch here if you have not seen it …
January: National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. In 2010, President Barack Obama established this tradition. Every year since then, the current President has followed suit and designated January …
Does “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” Live Up to its Online Hype?
Spoiler warning for “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.” “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” has been taking social media by storm for the last year and a half. I …
BC Foundation Scholarships Now Open
Applications for the Bellevue College Foundation Scholarship opened on Jan. 4 and will run until March 7. The BC Foundation Scholarship provides funding for the upcoming school year, with the …
New COVID-19 Variant Emerges in South Africa
A new variant of COVID-19 was identified on Nov. 25 and named Omicron. First discovered in South Africa, it has now been found in over 20 countries, including the United …
Movie Musical Review: “Tick, Tick… Boom!”
On Nov. 19 the movie musical “Tick, Tick… Boom!” was released on Netflix. For those who don’t know, “Tick, Tick… Boom!” is Jonathan Larson’s (the creator of the Broadway smash-hit, …
Reminder: Get Vaccinated Ahead of Flu Season!
The CDC recently announced an upward trend in flu cases, especially in young adults and children. Statistically, flu season typically starts to increase in October and peaks in February, lasting …
Nation Faces Blood, Plasma, and Platelet Shortage
There is currently a blood, plasma, and platelet shortage nationwide. According to the Red Cross website, it is the worst we have seen since fall 2015. As of Sept. 27, …
Bellevue College Announces Finalists for Human Resources VP
On Nov. 2, an email was sent out from the BC President’s Office announcing the finalists for the job of Vice President of Human Resources: Frances Dujon-Reynolds and Dr. Charmion …
Why You Need an Academic Concentration
Did you know there’s a way to commit to a field of study in a low-stakes environment and few repercussions if you decide the study isn’t for you? Academic concentrations …
EPIC: The TikTok Musical
You may think that Homer’s Odyssey is a distant cry from what’s popular now. All the TikTok dances and trends are way more interesting than a 12,109 line epic, right? …
Amazon Collaborates with BC in $100,000 Fund for Scholarships/Aid
On Oct. 12, Bellevue College announced a new collaboration with Amazon. BC students will now have more opportunities to earn Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certifications as well as pursue internships …
Washington’s New Plastic Bag Ban
Oct. 1 marked the first day of Washington’s plastic bag ban; the price of forgetting your bags at home is now eight cents per bag. The ban, originally set to …
Minority-owned Business Grants Through Comcast RISE
The COVID-19 pandemic has massively impacted the small business scene, especially Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) businesses. According to The National Bureau of Economic Research, the number of …
“West Side Story”: The 2021 Adaptation
We’ve all heard of “West Side Story”; the classic, iconic, world-renowned 1957 Sondheim musical with numerous adaptations. Buckle up because we’re about to get another, this time directed by none …
“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie”
“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” will be available to watch on Amazon Prime on September 17. The movie is being released following its very popular West End (the UK equivalent to …
“Dear Evan Hansen,” The Movie
“Dear Evan Hansen” the movie is set to hit theaters September 24. The long awaited film will have Ben Platt (Pitch Perfect and The Politician), who originated the role, playing …