OPINION: How to Navigate Strained Relationships with Parents
Mother’s Day can be a joyous or painful day, as many children have strained relationships with their parents. Having a strained relationship can have many varying levels. They can be …
May 2023
OPINION: The Importance of Watching Foreign Media
Though I can possibly consider “Pokémon” or “Ponyo” my introduction to foreign shows and films, my interest truly developed following a TikTok. After scrolling on my TikTok For You Page …
Navigating Seattle’s Crime Surge: What to Do if You’re Caught in a Situation
On May 7, a 51-year-old man was stabbed multiple times outside of a downtown Seattle hotel after an attempted robbery. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and officers arrested the suspect. …
BC Governance Council Election Results Unveiled for 2023-2024 Academic Year
The government of Bellevue College announced last Monday the election winners of several important school government positions for the 2023-2024 school year. Specifically, it announced that Michael Broome will represent …
6 Books by AAPI Authors to Read During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Kevin Kwan, author of the internationally bestselling novel “Crazy Rich Asians,” once said: “Asian literature is evolving with the people. It’s always a reflection on what’s happening to the culture …
22nd Mass Killing of 2023, on Pace to Break Records
A mass killing is defined as an event in which four or more people are killed by gunfire, not including the shooter. The mass killing that happened in Allen, Texas …
BC In Search for Host Families this Summer
BC’s International Education (IE) program is working with a locally-based homestay agency to host Japanese ninth graders in early August. This homestay agency is currently looking for host families that …
BC’s Spring 2023 Drop-in Advising Day on May 17
If you have general questions about your academic achievement or would like to receive one-on-one academic advising, drop in on this quarter’s Advising Day. On Wednesday, May 17, the School …
Seattle Mariners’ Pitching Proves to be Elite in a Tough Season
I spend a lot of time talking about what the Mariners aren’t good at. Their hitters are all collectively in a slump, and it makes every game feel impossible, particularly …
Seattle Kraken’s Historic Playoff Debut: Advances to Second Round by Beating Defending Champs
It took the full seven games, but the Seattle Kraken advanced to the second round of the playoffs in their playoff debut as a franchise. Playing against the second-seed and …
Seattle Schools Ban AI Chatbot ChatGPT, But Could it Be a Helpful Learning Tool?
Seattle Public Schools has joined a growing number of school districts and universities that have banned ChatGPT. ChatGPT is an OpenAI-developed artificial intelligence chatbot fine-tuned for human interaction. April Murdock, …
How College Students Can Maximize Summer Break for Career and Education Advancement
As a college student, you may feel that summer breaks are for catching up on sleep and binge-watching your favorite shows. However, you can transform these precious months into an …
WA Gov. Inslee Not Seeking a Fourth Term in Office: A Look Back on his Legacy
Washington State governor Jay Inslee announced on Monday that he has decided not to try for another term as governor, signaling what will be the end of the longest governorship …
BC’s DECA Team Triumph at ICDC Again
Bellevue College’s DECA team had major success at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, Florida last week. In total, there were more than a thousand Collegiate DECA members …
OPINION: Are We on the Verge of a Nuclear Fusion Unlimited Energy Revolution?
The world is on the brink of an energy revolution that could provide a near-limitless, safe and clean energy source for everyone. Recent breakthroughs in nuclear fusion technology have brought …
May 10 is BC’s Annual Networking Fair. Do You Know How To Prepare for It?
The Center for Career Connection’s annual networking fair is happening on May 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in U301AB. Students, alumni and community members can attend this free …
New Research Shows There is Probably Plastic in your Brain
Plastic has been known to make its way into our bodies. It has been found in blood, breast milk and placentas. The latest place it’s been discovered, though, is in …
BC’s VP of Administrative Services, Dennis Curran Departing
This May, Dennis Curran will depart from Bellevue College. Curran holds a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and went on to get his Master’s of Business Administration in Economics from the …
WA Passes Bills that Protect Abortion Rights and Bans Assault Rifles
Governor Inslee has passed several bills in recent months, many of which are significant in Washingtonians’ lives. Some say America hasn’t been so politically divided since the civil war. Depending …
Youth Nationwide are Now Able to Access Banned Books Digitally through the Books Unbanned Initiative
The convenience of eBooks is being embraced and utilized by the Seattle Public Library (SPL) as it joins Brooklyn Public Library (BPL)’s Books Unbanned initiative. As the second library in …