Washington to Have the Highest State Minimum Wage in 2023
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) announced on Sept. 30 that the state-wide minimum wage will increase in January 2023 to $15.74 an hour for employees 16 …
October 2022
Celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 is Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month or “Mes de la Herencia Hispana!” The month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens’ ancestors from …
The Mariners’ Quest for Playoffs Set to End in 2022
Entering the final homestand of the 2022 MLB season, the Seattle Mariners seem to be finally knocking on the door of a playoff berth. With nine games left on the …
Seahawks Drop to 1-2 After Narrow Week 3 Defeat
The Seahawks lost again, and I’m here to tell you to get used to that sentence. It’s been a long time since the arrival of Russell Wilson and the Legion …
BC Resources for Applying to a Four-Year University
College application season has come around, and stress is in the air. Between managing deadlines, writing all the different essays and hearing back from the schools, students can get a …
The Best Ways to Ride Public Transit to Campus
There are many bus stops spread around Bellevue College, making buses a great option for commuting to and from campus. The transit subsidy options BC offers, as well as new …
OPINION: Trauma and its Significance
Most of us have gone through something traumatic in our life before, regardless of whether we remember it or not. However, trauma rarely gets talked about enough. There are many …
Using Handshake App to Find Job and Internship Opportunities
Bellevue College’s Center for Career Connections has a new partnership with Handshake, a job-site platform for students and alumni to find jobs, internships and career events they may want to …
What to Know About the Mobilization in Russia
On Sept. 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of 300,000 reservists during a national address. These reservists are receiving summons to attend two weeks of training before …
2023-2024 FAFSA Form Now Open
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form opened on Saturday, Oct. 1. The FAFSA form is a federal government-issued financial aid form for college-level U.S. residents. Completion of …
Get Rewarded for Donating Blood This October
The American Red Cross’ October Treat for Giving Blood is happening Oct. 1 to 31. If you donate blood, plasma or platelets during the month, you’ll receive a $5 e-gift …