Washington’s New Plastic Bag Ban
Oct. 1 marked the first day of Washington’s plastic bag ban; the price of forgetting your bags at home is now eight cents per bag. The ban, originally set to […]
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Youth Ages 12-25 Eligible for Mini-Grant of up to $8,000
Social justice has been on many people’s minds for the past few years, and that doesn’t just count those over the age of 18. That’s why the City of Seattle […]
New Link Light Rail Stations Up and Running
On Oct. 2, three new light rail stations opened up throughout Seattle in the University District, Roosevelt and Northgate as part of the Northgate Link Extension. The new stations significantly […]
Minority-owned Business Grants Through Comcast RISE
The COVID-19 pandemic has massively impacted the small business scene, especially Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) businesses. According to The National Bureau of Economic Research, the number of […]
2021 Transforming Lives Award Nominations Available
Nominations for the 2021 Transforming Lives Award Nomination are now open! Created originally in 2012 and granted annually, this prestigious award is given to students whose lives have been transformed […]
Seattle Women’s March: A Weekend for Reproductive Rights
Last weekend, thousands of people marched all over the country to defend reproductive rights in light of restrictive abortion laws being put into effect in states such as Texas. The […]
The Tea Party Movement
For those who only started paying attention to politics during the 2016 election or afterwards, the heyday of the Tea Party movement seems like it was a lifetime away. The […]
The History of Anti-Fascism
What’s the first thing that you think of when you hear the word Antifa, or even just anti-Nazis? Captain America comes to mind for some, but for most, what comes […]
Political Movements: Their Origin and Importance in Society
Wikipedia defines a political movement as “a collective attempt by a group of people to change government policy or social values,” and at face value, that makes perfect sense. But […]
COVID Cases Quadruple in King County Due to Delta Variant
King County has been hit with its fifth wave of COVID-19 due to the Delta variant. According to the Washington State Department of Health data, with the emergence of the […]
The Washington Eviction Moratorium: What it Means and How to Get Help
On Aug. 3, the Centers for Disease Control issued a new eviction moratorium, which will last until Oct. 3. The new moratorium came in response to growing concerns about the […]
BC Requiring Vaccinations for Fall Quarter
After recent news of a new higher education proclamation issued by Gov. Jay Inslee in early July, Bellevue College has decided to require vaccinations for COVID-19 beginning Fall Quarter. This […]
Open Forums for Vice President Institutional Advancement Finalists
What is Institutional Advancement? Bellevue College’s Institutional Advancement (IA) handles public relations and communication, marketing, community development, the BC Foundation and website management. Their mission involves increasing awareness and appreciation […]
$2,000 for Selected BC Mural Submissions
Starting Fall 2021, students will have the opportunity to submit artwork to the Outdoor Murals Project. The murals will be put on display for one to three years in Bellevue […]
King County Elections: What You Need to Know
It’s that time of the year again. Blue and white drop boxes have popped up in many places, from libraries to city halls to other public places, and ballots have […]
King County Health Officer Jeff Duchin Recommends Masking-Up Indoors
Following the lifting of mask mandates, King County has seen an increase in positive COVID-19 cases. Although the county is now over 80% vaccinated for residents 16 and older, there […]
March for Medicare for All Held on July 24th
On July 24, a crowd gathered across the street from Westlake Center with the intention of marching from there to Seattle Center. Some carried signs, others carried clipboards, and some […]
Drought and Wildfire Emergency in Washington State
On July 14, a drought emergency was declared in Washington state, applying to all counties except for the Seattle, Tacoma and Everett metro areas. What is a drought emergency declaration? […]
Washington’s Heat Wave: Everything There is to Know
The recent heat wave that hit Washington set a record for the deadliest weather disaster in the state since 1910. The event, which officials say was caused by the increasing […]