Students on the road to transferring
As a two-year school, Bellevue College sees many transfer students looking for a stepping stone to university. And though many come to BC with the hopes of transferring to a …
July 2013
Fire damages C building
On Saturday, June 29, at around 2 pm, as many students were off for the weekend basking in the sun and enjoying a rare weekend without rain, a fire occurred …
Check out the student art exhibit
Earlier last month, the 2013 Student Art Exhibition opened in the art gallery in D271, replacing an earlier exhibit that held miniaturized versions of public art installations. The exhibit is …
Brielle Bray named NWAACC pitcher of the year
Bellevue College Softball pitcher Brielle Bray was named the Northwest Athletic Association of Community College’s Pitcher of the Year for the North Region.
ASG training begins
BC’s new Associated Student Government jumps for joy upon being elected. ASG training began on July 2, and they are hard at work learning how to best serve BC’s student …
In defense of patriotism
It’s July, the same month that our nation declared independence from the British Empire centuries ago, an event we now celebrate as Independence Day. With such a nationalistic holiday, however, …
Relay for Life hosted at BC
Most students at Bellevue College have experienced the loss of family and friends due to the effects of cancer. On June 29-30, the BC hosted the “What Can I Do” …
Legislature confirms tuition freeze
On Friday, June 28, the Washington state legislature passed the budget correct for the fiscal year of 2013-2014. As predicted in Bellevue College’s anticipated budget, there will be no tuition …
LGBTQ celebrates Pride
On Sunday, June 30, Seattle Pride hosted its 39th annual Pride Parade. The parade began at 11 a.m. along 4th Avenue between Union Street and Denny Way and lasted two …
How to: maximize gym results
Despite weight loss being one of the most common resolutions people set at the beginning of each year, few are able to actually meet this goal. The idea behind it …
Faculty encourage enlightenment by art
Bellevue College is home to a student body with a vast array of artistic talent. Many exhibit these skills and passions through performances and displays from the art department, theatre …
A “Hart”-felt trip
The Internet teaches us that even stupid animations of flying cats can become media sensations. Bored and home alone? Brace yourself and try the cinnamon challenge. Love British accents? Try …
Sex offenders fair housing law
The fair housing law was created to protect people from being discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, familial status and disability. Property management can’t …
Addicted techies
It’s been ages since you’ve seen one of your closest friends. You go to a nice diner or café to chat about your new internship, romantic partner or perhaps about …
Vital Nature: The forests and you
Trees and wildlife, the exponentially vast ecosystem that surrounds us is made up of millions of life forms, both plant and animal. Forest restoration and preservation groups work together as …
Feminist Fillibuster
College is the perfect time and place for experimentation. Even if you don’t go far from your high school and go to Bellevue College, you’re bound to meet new people. …
Students prepare for Seattle Pridefest
In 1974 the Seattle Gay and lesbian community celebrated their first Gay Pride Week. Fast track to 2013, and Bellevue College’s very own LGBTQ Resource Center is joining in on …
No budget yet for BC or Washington state
As of June 27 2013, the Legislature in Olympia, Wash. has yet to come to an agreement regarding the budget for schools in Washington state. The result will have an …
BC student participates in Rock ‘n Roll Marathon
Sam Crenshaw: How was attending the event? Jennifer La Macchia: Attending the event was fun and sad at the same time. I missed being a part of the …
Vital Nature: Coal or oil?
Whether you’d like to save money on cleaning agents, cut back on your toxic load or decrease your exposure to carcinogens, this is a page for you. It’s a blatant …