President Biden Announces Student Loan Forgiveness
On the afternoon of August 24, President Joe Biden announced a plan to combat the ever-increasing student debt crisis in the country. Those who currently earn an annual income of […]
August 2022
Staying Up to Date with 2022 Tuition Deadlines
Paying tuition on time can ensure that your classes don’t get dropped unexpectedly. Just like enrollment dates, tuition deadlines are important to keep in mind. Tuition due dates are determined […]
What is the Washington State Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Task Force?
In late March of 2022, Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee instituted House Bill 1725 that developed a statewide emergency alert system for missing Indigenous people. This bill marked the first […]
988 Mental Health Crisis Hotline Now Active
The new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline went live on July 16, 2022. By calling or texting 988, you will be immediately connected with a trained crisis counselor. The line […]
Hiking the PNW: Bandera Mountain
Located in the heart of Snoqualmie Pass, the 7.5-mile round-trip summit of Bandera Mountain is definitely one to add to your summer hiking list. The trail is accessed through Mason […]
New Mariner Acquisition Luis Castillo Helps Take Surprise Series Win in New York
Continuing probably their toughest stretch of the season, the Seattle Mariners finished their three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers and went to Houston to play four against the Astros before […]
Weekly Reads: Under the Magnolias
“This night not only marked the end to the drought, but also the end to the long-held secret we’d kept hidden under the magnolias.” — T. I. Lowe, “Under the […]
Watchdog Wellness: Let’s Talk Empowerment
“Empowerment means to be strong in your mind, body and soul.” – Diana Greider School psychologist Diana Greider, MS, CAGS, NCSP, talked about how she defines empowerment. “Empowerment means [having […]
OPINION: The Emotional Surprise of Transferring From Community College to a University
As I and other Bellevue College students begin to transfer from BC and enter traditional four-year universities, the societal and personal emotional response is much greater than I anticipated. Fellow […]
COVID-19 Vaccines Available for Youth Five and Under
The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children under the age of 5. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for this age group, […]
Newport High School Places Second in International Rocketry Challenge
After competing against 724 teams from 41 different states and winning the American Rocketry Challenge back in May, Newport High School placed second in the International Rocketry Challenge while representing […]