Skechers Goes Private
Last Monday, it was announced that Skechers will be sold to the investment firm 3G Capital for $63 a share, a 30% premium over its stock price. As a result, […]
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Cryptocurrency Under the Trump Administration
What is cryptocurrency? According to Coursera, it is a digital currency that is recorded using blockchain technology, rather than a bank. The blockchain technology acts as a ledger, keeping track […]
Trump Announces Plan to Reopen Alcatraz
Alcatraz Prison held some of the most infamous criminals during 1934 to 1963, including Al Capone, and Robert Stroud.The prison was shut down because of its high operating costs and […]
The Return of the Screwworm
In the 1950’s, Cochliomyia hominivorax, colloquially known as screwworm, was successfully eradicated from North and Central America and cordoned off in the Darién Gap. Screwworm is a flesh eating parasite […]
Real ID Deadline Approaches- What Do You Need to Know?
Starting May 7, 2025, Washington State residents will no longer be able to use a driver’s license to board domestic flights. This is due to the Real ID Act, which […]
“Seek Then Speak”- Washington State Launches Sexual Assault Reporting Website
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, (SAAM) an event that marks the importance of preventing sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. SAAM harks back to the civil rights era when black […]
SCOTUS Hears Special Education Case- What Could this Mean for BC Students?
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that may make it easier for students with disabilities to seek accommodations from schools and colleges under two major […]
Pope Francis Dies at Age 88- Who Will His Successor Be?
On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis passed away from a stroke and heart failure. Pope Francis was a man beloved by many, and had a very influential impact on the […]
2025 Commencement Speaker Application Open!
To the class of 2025, congratulations on all of your academic endeavors! Are you a graduating student with a story to tell and a desire to represent your graduating class? […]
What You Should Know About the Ongoing Construction at BC
Spring quarter is upon us, and with it, new construction at Bellevue College. Last quarter, students and faculty were informed about the impending construction. Projects scheduled for the spring quarter […]
Dear International Students- A Message From BC’s President
Recently, President Trump has been focusing a lot of effort into fulfilling his promise of mass deportation in the United States. This has been through many ways, such as increasing […]
What’s Going on with Trump’s Tariffs?
Recently, President Trump has imposed tariffs on imports from several countries. According to CNBC, Trump has planned to have a 10% tariff for all countries, but some countries will have […]
Washington Attorney General Sues Adams County Sheriff’s Office Over Immigration Violations, Sparking Legal Battle
The Washington State Attorney General’s office has filed a lawsuit against Adams County and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office for violating the Keep Washington Working Act as well as assisting […]
No Shooting at the Southcenter Mall?
The Southcenter Mall in Tukwila is a mall beloved by many locals. With places like Gen Korean BBQ House or Uniqlo, the mall offers a diverse experience for anyone looking […]
Trump Prepares to Dismantle the Department of Education
As of March 11, Education Secretary Linda McMahon affirmed that mass layoffs are the first step that they have taken towards closing down the Department of Education. The Department terminated […]
How President Trump’s Executive Orders Might Affect Trans Students
On Jan. 20, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government” where he defined assigned sex […]
Measles Outbreak in Bellevue
On Feb. 26, 2025, there was a confirmed measles case in King County. The disease was found in an infant, and according to the King County Government, there were multiple […]
President May’s Message on State Budgeting
On Feb. 28, Bellevue College President David May issued a message in response to WA Governor Bob Ferguson’s proposed $4 billion budget cuts. In his letter, President May addressed the […]
Washington Sheriffs Respond to President Trump’s Immigration Policies
As a part of his mass deportation agenda, President Trump has emphasized the importance of aid from local law enforcement agencies to carry out his plans. How these agencies plan […]
Trump and the Uncertain Future of DEI
What are DEI Programs? The term DEI stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Many of these programs utilize these concepts as they aim to create equitable environments within society for […]