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 …
2023
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 …
BC Now Offers Emergency Grants for At-Risk Students
Homelessness is not a new problem in Seattle. The city hosts over 13,000 homeless people, leaving Seattle with the third-largest homeless population in the US. Washington state also has the …
OPINION: Is a Career in High-Tech Still Worth it in the Age of AI?
In recent years, the world has witnessed rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), which have reshaped various industries, including high-tech. These developments have spurred numerous discussions about the future of …
Sustainable Small Business Spotlight: BC’s Earth Market Showcases Local Eco-Friendly Brands
From April 17 to April 22, BC’s Office of Sustainability hosted their 24th annual Earth Week, which was filled with events reflecting their “Resilience in Action: Stronger Together” theme. They …
BC’s Neurodiagnostic Technology Students Seeking Volunteers for Brain Wave Recording
Bellevue College’s spring quarter annually brings about the first-year neurodiagnostic technology (NDT) students practicing electrode application and recording electroencephalograms (EEG), which are more well-known as brain waves. NDT is a …
Emotional MLB Week: Oakland A’s Move to Vegas, a Lifelong Minor Leaguer’s Debut, and Kelenic’s Breakout
It has been a remarkably emotional week for Major League Baseball, both positive and negative: · The Oakland Athletics have officially announced their transition to Las Vegas, …
Blood Donation Surges in April After Collaboration with Peanuts
During April, the American Red Cross and PEANUTS collaborated to encourage blood donations. Anyone who donated blood between April 1 and April 23 received an exclusive Red Cross and Peanuts …