New ASG officers discuss future
Recently, three new officers were elected to the Bellevue College Associated Student Government, Sam Akeyo, Abner Pagunuran and Amara Jambai. New leadership often brings to the table new thought processes …
May 2016
Puget Sound Regional Archives
One of the more rarely frequented buildings on campus is the Puget Sound Regional Archives, located north of the N building entrance, close to the Eastgate Park and Ride. The …
Homeless man attacks student near north campus
On Friday May 13, a student was attacked by a homeless man on a bike trail that passes near Bellevue College’s North Campus and is regularly used by students and …
King County Metro seeks BC feedback
As traffic increases and environmental impacts become increasingly important, transit systems in King County are expanding their service and accessibility to serve a greater number of citizens. King County Metro …
A conversation on the language barrier
The Asian Pacific Islander Student Association, APISA, hosted a panel discussion on language barriers. Taking place on May 18, the event consisted of two one-hour sessions, wherein three international students …
The best presidential candidate might not be one of the front runners
Amongst those running for president this year, one candidate in particular stands out as a bastion of common sense and decent thought. To ensure good dental hygiene for everyone and …
League of Legends international tournament
From May 4 to May 15, Riot Games hosted the Mid Season Invitational, a professional League of Legends tournament that had the top teams from each pro region against each …
Symphonic music is underrated
One of the only things I remember from history class in elementary school is learning about classic composers. Beethoven, Bach, Mozart and many more were as popular as rock and …
Bellevue student activism in the 60s
On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, leading activist for the Civil Rights Movement, was assassinated outside his hotel room in Memphis, Tennessee. He even received a Nobel Peace Prize …
Bellevue College, then and now
Check out an infographic comparing campus life and cost of living in ’66 compared to now. Bellow are images of landerholm circle, KBCS’s office and the planetarium through the years. …
Meet some notable BC Alumni
Born: June 16, 1963 Attended BC: 1981-1983 Caletti worked on the school newspaper while at BC. She got a song published, worked in the writing lab, and wrote songs for …
Thornton Perry has worked at BC for 45 years, witnessing the campus expand and change
Thornton Perry has worked at Bellevue College for 45 of its 50 years and has held over a dozen different jobs at the institution, from the library to the track. …
The evolution of Student Programs
Student Programs at Bellevue College has changed over the years from a small organization that focused on social events to a growing and thriving hub for community building, leadership development …
Floten offers reflection on BC’s past, insight for the future
Jean Sarto Floten served as Bellevue College’s president for 22 of its 50 year history. She began in May 1989 and throughout her time on campus she spearheaded and oversaw …
Thoughts from Rule on BC’s current and future affairs
The driving force for community colleges has remained strong since their inception in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Joliet Junior College, established in 1901, is the first community …
Evolution of the Seattle coffee scene
People all around the Seattle area are area enjoying coffee, sometimes as an essential part of their day. “I drink coffee every morning and every lunchtime and sometimes also in …
Early Learning Center grows over time by the side of BC
The Early Learning Center, originally called the Student Child Care Center, was first established in 1973 and has expanded over time. The organization has been funded by Bellevue College, the …
BC gets their hands dirty
On April 21 as part of Earth Week, about 60 students made up of Rick Glover’s environmental science class, along with several other classes and volunteers got together to sort …
BC is asked to bike to work for the “Bike Everywhere Challenge”
E-Learning Technology Specialist and instructor Ron Austin motivates his coworkers at Bellevue College to join the “Bike Everywhere Challenge” hosted by the Cascade Bicycle Club in May as part of …