Edible, Rechargeable Batteries are Now a Thing
Researchers have figured out how to make edible, rechargeable batteries. The first one ever was created at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia and uses vitamin B2 and quercetin alongside nori seaweed, […]
2023
OPINION: SNAP Emergency Funds Ending Will Only Cause More Food and Housing Insecurity in WA
For the past three years, the whole world has been trying to adapt to a new way of life. The Coronavirus pandemic has created lasting impacts on every aspect of […]
OPINION: Should AI Development Take Pause for Regulations?
With the rapid development of platforms like ChatGPT by OpenAI, a lot of conversation has centered around trying to figure out how to regulate artificial intelligence. The AI safety researcher […]
OPINION: Journalism Still Plays a Critical Role in Society, Despite Shifting Media Landscapes
Journalism, the cornerstone of democratic societies, plays a pivotal role in shaping public opinion and safeguarding democratic principles. However, many journalists find themselves in the paradoxical situation of being both […]
Spring has Sprung! Join Kelsey Creek Farm in their Annual Sheep Shearing Celebration
Kelsey Creek Farm is holding its annual sheep shearing event this Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The employees of the farm will be cutting the coats […]
‘Save Coal Creek’ Urges Action to Save Wildlife Corridor from 35-Home Development
The Issaquah Alps Trails Club is advocating to protect a 12-acre wildlife corridor near Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park and Coal Creek Natural Area. Isola Homes spent $3.7 million to […]
Scientists Discover Mysterious Underwater Leak That May Affect Pacific Northwest’s Safety
There is a hole in the ocean floor, and not the good kind. In 2015, Brendan Philip spotted bubbles that were floating up to the surface. Generally, bubbles mean that […]
Get Paid to Tutor at BC’s Academic Success Center – Applications Now Open
The application for the position of tutor in BC’s Academic Success Center (ASC) is currently open. According to the ASC website, “The Academic Success Center is looking for highly motivated […]
Bellevue College Celebrates Grand Opening of New Neurodiversity Center
On Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bellevue College will be celebrating the grand opening of the new Neurodiversity Center in B131, below the Planetarium and next […]
Bellevue College Redesigns Website After Eight Years: Student Needs and Accessibility at Forefront
If anyone has visited the Bellevue College website as of April 6, they’ll have noticed the website has changed. The BC website was last updated in 2013, and with advancements […]
Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ Comes to Life with New Interactive Exhibit in Seattle
As we hurtle through the 21st century, nostalgia remains a powerful force, drawing us back to simpler times when shoulder pads ruled the fashion world and mixtapes were the soundtrack […]
“Amusing Ourselves to Death”: Why News as Entertainment is Costing Us Critical Thinking
Picture this: it’s a Sunday morning, and you’re sitting on your couch, scrolling through your phone. The headlines are a mixed bag of celebrity gossip, shocking news stories and viral […]
Despite Offseason Upgrades, Seattle Mariners Continue to Struggle Against Top Teams
The Seattle Mariners’ offseason, while unremarkable, doesn’t seem to translate to a worse team than they made the playoffs within 2022. Mitch Haniger hasn’t played yet for the Giants. Abraham […]
Navigate the Community College to University Transfer with BC’s Transferring 101 Info Sessions
Transfer decisions have been released for two-year university students. Current BC students who want to transfer to a four-year university should start the planning process of transferring. This can seem […]
From Bellevue College to Harvard University: Meet BC Alumni Quinn Ewanchyna
Bellevue College means the beginning of a great career and college journey for many students. As stated in its mission, BC is “committed to teaching excellence, that advances the life-long […]
Build Career-Ready Skills This Summer with BC’s Occupational & Life Skills Program
Registration for Skills for Work Summer Camps at Bellevue College is currently open. Occupational & Life Skills Bellevue College (OLSBC) runs the camps, which are two-week summer camps for those […]
Bellevue College Men’s Basketball Team Crowned NWAC Champions
As the fourth seed from the North Region and going up against the 28-1 North Idaho Cardinals in the first round of the NWAC Championship, it was hard to imagine […]
OPINION: Why Most Grads Regret Their Degree Choice and How You Can Avoid It
Recent studies have shown that two-thirds of Americans regret their college choices, and even attending college at all, which raises concerns for both current and future college students. It’s important […]
OPINION: The Digital Matrix: How Social Media is Creating a Distorted Reality for Us All
As social media continues to dominate our lives, it is increasingly shaping our perception of reality. Numerous studies have shown that the brain often struggles to differentiate between fiction and […]
National Stress Awareness Month: Tools and Tips for Better Mental Health
Stress, while a known natural human response, has many misconceptions surrounding it and can be suppressed to the point of boiling over. According to the National Institute of Mental Health […]