Health Clinic for Bellevue College may Open in 2025
A local community health organization that has, for decades, specialized in providing medical and dental care to King County’s Asian & Pacific Islander community is hoping to build an on-campus […]
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Dr. David May Takes Over as BC’s President: What is His Vision for the Future of BC?
“[T]o help the institution find a path forward.” That’s how Dr. David May, in part, describes his job as the President of Bellevue College. He also describes it as being […]
Elon Musk’s X Corp. Sues Nonprofit Fighting Online Hate Speech: What Does This Say About Its New Philosophy?
X updated its blog on Aug. 7, announcing that the company had “filed a legal claim” against Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). The blog claims that CCDH is trying […]
Meet X: What’s Going on With Elon Musk’s Controversial Rebranding of Twitter?
When you go onto the Apple App Store, no longer will you see the Twitter app with its iconic blue background and white bird outline. Instead, you’ll be greeted by […]
Seattle City Council Votes Down Rent Control Bill Amid Cost of Living Crisis
One of the main topics at the Aug. 1 Seattle City Council meeting was Council Bill 120606, sponsored by councilmember Kshama Sawant. The bill did not pass. The yeses came […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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., […]
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. […]
Target Facing Backlash and Controversy Over Removal of LGBTQ+ Pride Products in 2023
Every June for Pride Month, companies show their support for the LGBTQ+ community in the form of Pride products, logos and other marketing. While some companies use their profits to […]
This is How You Need To Protect Yourself From Sun Damage
Summer started early in Washington this year, giving our bodies less time to get accustomed to increased sun exposure and making sun safety more important than ever. There are a […]
King County Remains Washington’s Top Spot for Small Business Growth, Despite Recession Concerns
In recent years, Washington State, and King County in particular, have become a vibrant hub for business, tech and entrepreneurial spirit. Despite a prospective national economic recession, small businesses are […]
Safety Measures to Follow This Upcoming Wildfire Season
After a snowy and icy winter that lasted longer than usual, it was predicted that this wildfire season would be tamer. Unfortunately, a dry spring could mean the opposite. According […]
Local Events for Celebrating Pride Month in 2023
June 1 is the first day of Pride Month, a month-long celebration of the history, society and culture of the LGBTQ+ community. The gay rights movement started as early as […]
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 […]
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 […]
Disney Announces Closure of New Star Wars Hotel: Does their Ongoing Battle with Gov. DeSantis Have Anything To Do With It?
Disney’s elaborate and immersive Star Wars hotel, Star Wars: Galactic Star Cruiser Adventure, is closing after Sept. 30. The Disney World hotel first opened in March 2022 and has since […]
Is Washington’s Water Safe to Drink? ‘Forever Chemicals’ are Found Around Our Water Sources
As Washingtonians start their day with a fresh cup of coffee, a reality lies unseen at the bottom of their cups — an invisible yet potent threat in the form […]