End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: A Look Back and What’s To Come
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared the end of the COVID-19 state of emergency on May 11. They made this decision based on current COVID …
2023
Water Safety Tips to Keep in Mind as Hot Weather Approaches
Every year there are a number of drownings around lakes near Bellevue. Sadly, most recently, a Bellevue College student drowned a couple weekends ago at Lake Sammamish State Park. It …
Montana Becomes the First State to Ban TikTok
On Wednesday, May 17, the U.S. state of Montana became the first to ban the popular application known as TikTok. The discourse and history surrounding the banning of TikTok dates …
OPINION: Social Media Hasn’t Replaced Reading – It Made It More Popular
In an era where technology is often seen as a destroyer of traditional habits and hobbies, a surprising trend has emerged. Social media, often accused of shortening attention spans and …
The Writers Guild Of America’s Strike: An Overview
Every three years, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) negotiates a contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) to address minimum pay for projects, health insurance, …
Bellevue College Launches Bike Everywhere Challenge for National Bike Month
To mark National Bike Month, the Office of Sustainability is seeking to combat climate change and promote physical health by encouraging students to, well, bike everywhere. According to Program Manager …
“Voices United”: Join the BC Community for a Week of Open Conversation on Campus
In today’s political climate and overall tense environment, it can be stressful to discuss difficult or complex topics. Even more so, it can be difficult when there is not a …
Who Will Lead Bellevue College’s Student Body? Get to Know the ASG President and VP Candidates
As you might know by now from the dozens of posters plastered around campus or the numerous emails from the Associated Student Government (ASG) in your inbox, Bellevue College’s ASG …
Interview With Snapchat’s ‘My Ai’: Can It Replace Real Friendships?
As soon as Snapchat released “My AI” in late April, numerous users began leaving one-star reviews in the App Store directly related to this new update. One common complaint is …
“Uncharted”: Where the Adaption Went Wrong
On Nov. 19, 2007, video game company Naughty Dog released the first game in one of their most popular series: “Uncharted.” “Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune” was the start of a new …
Apply for 3 PE Certificate Programs Offered at BC during the Upcoming Fall Quarter
On May 11, a BC FYI disclosed that the applications for three P.E. certificate programs taking place this coming fall quarter have opened. Offered under the Health and Physical Education …
Seattle University Guarantees Admission for Washington State Community College Students with 3.0+ GPA
On April 15, the Seattle University (SU) Instagram page announced the Redhawk Transfer Admissions Guarantee. The page states that “Washington state community college students with a 3.0 [GPA] or higher …
New Survey Shows Majority of Washingtonians Want to Leave the State
Washington State, once the ideal place for those seeking Pacific Northwest charm coupled with big-city amenities, has seen a tide shift. A recent survey by Portland-based DHM Research shows that …
OPINION: “Time Machine”: Could AI Enable Us to See the Future?
For decades, futurists have envisaged a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is so advanced that it can predict the future with unnerving precision. This vision may sound more like science …
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 …
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 …