Laptop Rentals Available Through Bellevue College
Through BC’s Student Business Center (SBC), laptops are available to students enrolled in Fall quarter classes. There are a limited number available, and they will be given out on a […]
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BC Fitness Center Open for Fall Quarter
The Bellevue College Fitness Center Lab, located in room G-111 in the G building, will be open Monday to Friday from 2:30 p.m to 7:00 p.m, and Saturday from 11:00 […]
Bellevue College – University of Washington Partnership Brings New Bachelor’s Degrees to BC Campus
With the reopening of schools for the fall and COVID-19 restrictions being lessened, many new changes have come to Bellevue College and its community. One of the biggest ones is […]
King County Transit Now Free to Youths
Youth can rejoice at the news that the King County Council has passed legislation that will grant King County residents 19 years old or younger access to free transit with […]
President Biden Announces Student Loan Forgiveness
On the afternoon of August 24, President Joe Biden announced a plan to combat the ever-increasing student debt crisis in the country. Those who currently earn an annual income of […]
Staying Up to Date with 2022 Tuition Deadlines
Paying tuition on time can ensure that your classes don’t get dropped unexpectedly. Just like enrollment dates, tuition deadlines are important to keep in mind. Tuition due dates are determined […]
What is the Washington State Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Task Force?
In late March of 2022, Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee instituted House Bill 1725 that developed a statewide emergency alert system for missing Indigenous people. This bill marked the first […]
988 Mental Health Crisis Hotline Now Active
The new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline went live on July 16, 2022. By calling or texting 988, you will be immediately connected with a trained crisis counselor. The line […]
Newport High School Places Second in International Rocketry Challenge
After competing against 724 teams from 41 different states and winning the American Rocketry Challenge back in May, Newport High School placed second in the International Rocketry Challenge while representing […]
COVID-19 Vaccines Available for Youth Five and Under
The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children under the age of 5. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for this age group, […]
Sri Lankan President Stepping Down Brews Turmoil
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a former Sri Lankan military officer and president, recently stepped down from office on July 14, 2022. Due to Sri Lanka being under many political and economic struggles […]
How to Keep Yourself Safe in a Mass Shooting
As time changes and as our country heads down a darker road, the number of mass shootings has only grown. Already this year, our country has witnessed over 300 mass […]
Monkeypox Outbreak Circulating in Washington
On May 20, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an official alert regarding the spread of monkeypox cases globally. Then, in mid-May, the health departments for […]
Amazon Pauses Construction on Bellevue Site
Amazon is one of the most popular and desirable workplaces in Washington state. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and many employers working remotely, Amazon has decided to stop construction on […]
Six Starbucks Locations to Close in Washington
In light of safety concerns for Starbucks employees, the Starbucks corporation has decided to close a total of 16 stores in the United States. Six of these locations are in […]
“Do Not Flush” Labeling Law Begins July 1
Numerous clogs have occurred across the country due to the improper disposal of non-flushable products. Although it can be easily understood that some wipes and other items can’t be flushed […]
How the “Roe v. Wade” Overturn Should Affect Washington State
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the provisions of Roe v. Wade that provided a constitutional right to an abortion for U.S. citizens. The weight of this […]
Pacific Science Center Re-Opens in Seattle
COVID-19 induced the shutdown of in-person activities and entertainment in 2020. For the first time since then, Seattle’s Pacific Science Center (PacSci) is back open. Masks are optional for visitors […]
Bellevue College to Lease North Campus Building
On June 14, 2022, Bellevue College (BC) President Gary Locke emailed all BC officials to share the latest update on the north campus building. For the next 10 years, Bellevue […]
Nearly 300 New Americans take Oath at Seattle Citizenship Ceremony
A naturalization ceremony in Seattle occurred on America’s Independence Day, celebrated this past Monday, in recognition of the nation’s growth as approximately 300 immigrants became American citizens. America’s melting pot […]