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, […]
November 2021
Bellevue College to Launch Priorities Project
Bellevue College, in its ongoing search for a permanent college president, has announced the beginning of the BC Priorities Project. This project seeks to properly account for all the voices, […]
How to Navigate ctcLink’s Mobile App
Did you know that ctcLink can be accessed on your phone? In addition to the desktop ctcLink site, there is also a mobile view that can be accessed by visiting […]
Washington Makes Major Shift Towards All-Electric Vehicle Fleet
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed an executive order where the end goal is to move the state government vehicles to an all-electric fleet by 2035. The order was announced in […]
New AI-focused Bachelor’s Degree Program at BC
Beginning Fall 2022, a new concentration will be available at Bellevue College! Due to the rising relevance of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in the ever-evolving modern industry, BC has […]
Foods You Didn’t Know Were Developed by Native Americans
About three-fifths of the world’s crops started with the Native Americans. Without them and the Columbian Exchange, there would be no staples like squash, beans, or corn. Corn is the […]
Two Killed by Falling Tree in Washington Weather Disaster
Lately in Washington, the weather has been quite harsh as there have been power outages, windstorms, and flood warnings. In Preston, WA on Oct. 24 around 3 p.m. Eastside Fire […]
The Mariner Offseason
The ending of the 2021 World Series heralds in the offseason, where players at the end of their contracts enter free agency, which means they are free to receive contract […]
Weekly Reads: Salt to the Sea
If you read the last weekly recommendation “Ashes in the Snow,” then you won’t want to miss author Ruta Sepetys’ second journey. In this book, “Salt to the Sea” gives […]
OPINION: Misinformation and Our Local Election
The 2021 general election was nearly two weeks ago. That means that for many places around the country, results have been in for a while, with Seattle and King County […]
ctcLink Activation Information for Bellevue College
ctcLink has been successfully implemented at Bellevue College! This is a major milestone in the ongoing transition to this newer and up-to-date statewide system. While there are some further steps […]
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 […]
Pfizer Vaccine Approved for Children
Following FDA’s approval, children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in Washington state. This news comes as a relief as children in this age […]
Epilepsy: Leah’s Story
In July 2019, everything changed for seven-year-old Leah Ehrenstrom. The Ehrenstrom family was on a flight from Rome to London. The plan was to get to London and board a […]
Seahawks: Their Win in Bye Week
Sitting at 2-5 and taking on the terrible Jacksonville Jaguars at home, the Seattle Seahawks had to prove that they weren’t done for the year. The 31-7 final score would […]
So You Want to Get Into Hockey?
It’s hockey season, and for the first time in a long time, Seattle residents have a reason to care about it. Whether you’re looking to root on the newest NHL […]
Overwatch League Offseason: October 2021 Recap
After the Grand Finals of Season 4 wrapping up in September, the Overwatch League has once again entered the offseason. During this phase, while we wait for Season 5 to […]
Epilepsy: My Story
Epilepsy, otherwise known as seizure disorder, is a disorder in which nerve cells are disturbed in the brain, causing seizures. Approximately one in 26 people within the United States will […]
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 […]
College Cooking: “Squid Game” Dalgona Candy
Everyone is in on the new hype surrounding “Squid Game.” If you haven’t watched the South Korean drama, you have probably at least seen references to it on TikTok and […]