BC Releases New Vaccination Incentive Program
Recently, Bellevue College announced that they will be holding a new vaccination incentive program in hopes of increasing the number of vaccinated students on campus. The program will award a […]
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Meet the 2021 ASG Candidates
Eliza Nguyen: Elisa Nguyen is a full-time Running Start student running for ASG Vice President. She has a passion for working with others and understanding their perspective and point of […]
Administration Presents New College Budget
At the end of each year, the BC president presents the proposed college budget to the board of trustees, who then adopt or reject the annual budget for the upcoming […]
Thinking 50 years ahead: Phil Bennett on Climate Change and Urban Forestry
$158-195 million. That’s the price tag the City of Snoqualmie recently put on the value its public forests will provide to the city over the next 50 years. That just […]
S&A Funding Changes Affect Organizations Across Campus
When paying for classes, students also have to pay the services and activities (S&A) fee. In the 2019-20 school year, extracurricular activities, co-curricular activities and curricular activities at BC were […]
How is COVID-19 affecting BC nursing students?
COVID-19 has brought hardship upon us all, but for students in the nursing program at Bellevue College, that impact is especially significant. First-year student Vicky Copeland talked to the staff […]
Juneteenth to be a Legal State Paid Holiday in 2022
On May 13, Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill declaring Juneteenth as a legal state paid holiday, starting in 2022. The day will now join the group of paid holidays […]
It’s time to vote in the 2021 ASG elections
Running unopposed for President is Theint Thu, a third-year international student from Myanmar. The President’s role is leading the ASG team in collaboration with faculty, administrators and the Board of […]
BC Reaffirms Mask Requirement Following New CDC Guidelines
As of April 27, President Biden released some new, uplifting guidelines regarding mask-wearing: “If you’re fully vaccinated, and you’re outdoors … you no longer need to wear a mask.” To […]
A Year Later, Police Reform Passes in Washington
It has now been almost a year since the murder of George Floyd which sparked protests all across the nation. These protests, which called for fundamental reforms in police departments […]
Applications Open for ASG Elections
Applications for the ASG (Associated Student Government) Board of Directors were recently opened and a number of candidates have jumped on the opportunity. The BC Associated Student Government consists of […]
Governor Approves Environmental Regulations Meant to Cut Sate Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Net Zero by 2050
On May 17, Governor Jay Inslee signed a series of bills focused on strengthening environmental regulations in Washington state. One of the major documents that were signed focuses on prioritizing […]
The Road to Reopening: Washington’s Progression with COVID-19
Just a few days ago, Governor Jay Inslee stated that he hopes for a lift of all COVID-19 restrictions by the end of June — maybe even sooner. “Our state, […]
WA Legislature Approves New Building for Center of Transdisciplinary Learning and Innovation at BC
The Washington State Legislature has approved a fund of $39,942,000 for constructing a new building — a Center for Transdisciplinary Learning and Innovation (TDIC) on our BC campus. The Center […]
Return to Campus Survey Results Released
On April 30, Bellevue College released results from a survey analyzing student and staff willingness to return to campus. The statistics were telling, with 34% of students stating that they […]
FDA Approves Vaccine for Children Ages 12 to 15
The FDA has announced that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine can now be administered to children ages 12-15. Data to gain approval was submitted to the FDA by Pfizer after a clinical […]
Staff Raise Accessibility and Privacy Concerns Over New ctcLink Program
Bellevue College is currently transitioning to a new program called ctcLink that will change the way college students, staff and faculty do business such as class registration and timesheets. All […]
Vaccine Appointments Go Unscheduled as COVID Surges in King County
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced on April 26 that more than 17,000 first-dose vaccine appointments remained unscheduled for the following week. Two days later, on April 28, she once again […]
Can Your Apple Watch Tell If You’re Getting Sick?
Apple is partnering with the University of Washington and researchers from the Seattle Flu Study to test the ability of devices like the Apple Watch and iPhone to catch early […]
Student Trustee Hannah Stoddard on Balancing Advocacy and Representation
We all need to wear different hats and play different roles from time to time, but Hannah Stoddard, the Student Trustee for Bellevue College, is far more familiar with this […]