“Trees for Bellevue” Giveaway Program Applications Open
The city of Bellevue has announced that applications are available for its annual tree giveaway program. Bellevue residents will have the opportunity to get, for free, up to two trees […]
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City of Bellevue Hosting Community Dialogues for BIPOC Community Members on Social Justice and Racial Equity
Community dialogues centered around Bellevue communities of color are happening in July and August through the Bellevue Centers Communities of Color Initiative (CCC). All are invited to apply to the […]
OXENFREE: A Thrilling Tale Rooted in the PNW
Five characters. Many ghosts. One island. Is leave possible? OXENFREE follows the main character, Alex, and her friends as they get caught up in some trouble on an island with […]
“Barbie”: Balancing Feminism, Humor and Blonde Fragility
Spoilers for the live-action Barbie movie ahead! My childhood was surrounded with plastics; my storytelling began with it too. I recall one Christmas season, I was searching throughout the house […]
BC’s Wellness Center Offers Summer Adventures for Students: Hiking, Rock Climbing & More
If you are looking for some summer adventures, check out BC’s Wellness Center events! While the art hike for late July has passed, there are two more excursions scheduled for […]
“Save Luma”: Seattle Activists and Snoqualmie Tribe Unite to Protect Culturally Significant Tree Threatened by Real Estate Development
Seattle activists and members of the Snoqualmie tribe are rallying behind the protection of Luma, a Culturally Modified Tree (CMT) in the neighborhood of Wedgwood. Some activists — called “tree […]
OPINION: The Curse of Doing Too Well: How Hollywood’s Obsession with the Past Undermines Original Storytelling
On July 14, the contract ending between the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) marked the […]
Bellevue College Opens Applications for Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Health Promotion and Education Program
For individuals looking to take part in programs that are dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities, consider applying to Bellevue College’s Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Health […]
Bellevue College Launches Virtual Parking System to Enhance Campus Parking Efficiency
Starting on July 3 of the Summer Quarter, Bellevue College embraced modernity with new virtual parking permits using License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology and an online Parking Portal, leaving the […]
Grow with Google’s Interview Warm-up: Ahead of Its Time, or Just a Waste?
Published on May 17 of last year was Google’s first announcement of a new resource for their certificate program: Interview Warmup. In this YouTube video, Google Software Engineer/Researcher Jasmine Rubinovitz […]
BC to Host Trip to Costa Rica “Blue Zone” With Scholarship Opportunities
In Spring Quarter 2024, BC students will have the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica for eight days to explore and to see the lifestyle and environmental habits of some […]
Weekly Reads: “Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change & Consumerism” by Aja Barber
You get a collapsible metal straw but realize the packaging is plastic. You’ve cut down your dairy consumption, but come to learn almond milk can require more water usage than […]
Mariners at the All-Star Break
As the Seattle Mariners exit the All-Star break and begin the second half of the season, it’s important to gauge where they are in terms of playoff probability. With a […]
Google Faces Lawsuits Over Alleged Secret Harvesting of User Data to Build AI Products Post-Controversial Privacy Policy Update
On July 1, 2023, Google reported changes to its Privacy Policy. These changes allow the company to use public information on the Internet to improve their artificial intelligence. However, a […]
Bellevue College Offers Diablo Lake Boat Tour for Students: Hike Safely With These Tips
On Friday, Aug. 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., students have the chance to take part in a guided boat tour on Diablo Lake. Throughout the day, participants will […]
Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ban Sparks Debate: Can Life in America be Separated from the Idea of Race?
The Supreme Court decided that race should no longer be a factor in college admissions on June 29 of this year when they banned affirmative action. The cases, as described […]
BC Unanimously Approves 9.2% Budget Increase for 2023-2024 with Focus on Staff, Tuition, and Bold Proposals
On June 20, the Bellevue College (BC) Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt a new budget for 2023–2024. The new budget totals approximately $131 million. This marks an increase […]
Amid U.S. H1-B Visa Crisis, Canada’s ‘Tech Talent’ Immigration Initiative Aims to Compete for International Workers
Canada’s doors have recently swung open for H1-B visa holders, especially those within the tech industry, through a newly minted immigration initiative. This comes at a time when the U.S., […]
The Camino de Santiago: What Does the Camino Provide?
Four thousand nine hundred ninety-three miles away from our great city of Bellevue lies the destination of a world-renowned pilgrimage route: the Camino de Santiago. I decided to talk with […]
Mental Health at Bellevue College: Results from the Healthy Minds Survey
Over 800 Bellevue College (BC) students responded to the Healthy Minds Survey that was emailed to students in January. Between spring and summer quarter, the results were emailed to students. […]