Climbing at the Seattle Bouldering Project
Nestled away right off I-90 on Rainer Avenue, the Seattle Bouldering Project lies hidden from any drivers or pedestrians. Getting to the parking lot is a challenge, if not a …
2017
Students learn from experts at STEM career fair
Bellevue College ran a STEM career day on Jan. 26. The event was organized by the BC Science and Math Institute. SAMI organized the event because the LMC “BC Reads!” …
Student jobs at BC
As the 2016-17 school year comes to a close at Bellevue College, several positions in student jobs around campus are opening up. The BC Services and Activities Committee has recently …
Eastside Men’s Shelter approved
On April 17, Bellevue City Council approved the proposed Eastside Men’s Shelter with a 4-3 vote. Mayor John Stokes, Deputy Mayor John Chelminiak and Councilmember Lynne Robinson voted to give …
Board of Trustees asked to remove VP of Human Resources
On Wednesday April 26, the Classified Union Staff asked the Board of Trustees to fire Aaron Hilliard. In attendance were BOT members Richard Fukutaki, Merisa Hue-Weller and Vice Chair Steve …
Distracted driving bill passes
Earlier this year, the WA State House passed Senate Bill No. 5289, outlawing forms of distracted driving. “Washington state has had a significant spike in roadway deaths over the past …
Admitted students days for freshmen
It’s no secret that there is a lot of work associated with applying for and picking a university. Even after the application process, there is the creating of the University …
BC’s transfer center
The transfer center in Building B on Bellevue College’s main campus will be getting a makeover this year, adding four new cubicles to the center allowing for more privacy for …
Advice after transferring
One of the best days for transfer students is when they find out where they will be going to finish the last two years of their degree. Normally, these decisions …
Power of One conference builds leaders at BC
From April 20 to 22, Bellevue College hosted the 2017 Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Region V Power of One Conference: Coalition through Community. This was the first time …
Trump’s actions demonstrate restraint
With two highly publicized and politicized military strikes in the Middle East, what seems to be the first test of President Trump’s military policy is shaping up to be a …
Cloudy motives for Trump’s missile strike
President Donald Trump has many messy motives for ordering the recent Tomahawk missile airstrikes. The current situation with Syria is unpredictable, although it does not necessarily spell out the prelude …
Gap year after high school presents opportunities
In the eyes of many, the image of a proper education looks the same: 12 years of grade school, four years of college immediately after and graduate school as soon …
A whole new playing field: Overcoming obstacles when transferring
It’s that time of the year again when students at Bellevue College shift their gears from completing degree prerequisites to preparing transfer applications for a four-year university, and unlike applying …
Voting and free food at ASG spring barbecue
The annual Spring Barbecue hosted by the BC Associated Student Government occurred this Wednesday, April 19. The western-themed event featured free food, music, games and a car show. ASG states …
Terrance Hayes discusses Social Justice for Black Lives
On Thursday, April 20, Bellevue College hosted an event for the Social Justice for Black Lives plan in the hopes of bringing awareness to students about black oppression. Social Justice …