The Calm Before the Storm
A seven-game stretch against the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers was always going to be a scary prospect for the Seattle Mariners. It loomed over the horizon for […]
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AN UPDATE ON THE EVICTION CRISIS IN WA: On July 24, Gov. Inslee announced that he extended the protections for renters to Oct. 15, 2020. The moratorium, previously set to […]
Reproductive rights in question; Virginia Mason explores merger with CHI Franciscan
On Jan. 22, 1973, history was made for reproductive rights in the United States. The Supreme Court ruled that restricting abortions was unconstitutional, thus giving an individual the right to […]
The Trump administration’s fight over reopening schools explained
The Trump Administration is firmly committed to making schools reopen this fall. Many have brought into question the viability of this decision, but for the Trump Administration, there is only […]
$1 million in CARES Act funding available to BC students
Bellevue College students who have faced financial setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic can heave a sigh of relief, as the college will be able to financially support some students […]
How to vote in Washington’s primaries Tuesday
Although the United States presidential election is still a few months away, the Washington State primary elections, which will determine what candidates are on the ballot in November, are in […]
91.3 KBCS to persist another year thanks to community support
In June of this year, Bellevue College’s radio station, KBCS, had planned to let go of both the news and program directors of the station, lacking funds to keep them […]
ICE reverses policy forcing out foreign students taking classes online
International students can breathe a sigh of relief: on July 14, ICE reversed its decision to require F1 and M1 visa holders taking classes fully online to leave the country. […]
“The end of Hong Kong as we know it”: China’s new security law explained
On June 30, an hour before the 23rd anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover to China from British rule, Beijing’s controversial new security law came into effect. Activists describe this new […]
The Equal Rights Amendment is almost there
The first section of The Equal Rights Amendment states, “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on […]
Eviction crisis looms while homelessness on the rise in King County
The eviction moratorium extended last month (for the second time) by Gov. Inslee will expire on Aug. 1. The moratorium protects tenants from evictions for non-payment, from rent increases, from […]
Coronavirus cases surge; Inslee extends social distancing measures
As July approached, many across the country were hopeful for a continued return to normalcy. King County had moved into Phase 2 of Inslee’s reopening plan, allowing more gatherings and […]
Fall quarter to be held online at Bellevue College
Gov. Inslee issued new orders for higher education and workforce training programs last week. These new guidelines detail what those programs, such as Bellevue College, should look like in the […]
Protestors form Capital Hill Autonomous Zone, take over SPD’s East Precinct
After an 11-day siege of Seattle’s East Precinct by activists protesting police brutality, police and National Guard forces pulled away from the building. Over the ensuing two-day period, protestors used […]
BC students are using the Makerspace to 3D print PPE
In the past months, the United States rushed to implement a national response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The severity of this pandemic cannot be overstated, as the death toll has […]
King County granted modified phase 2 as the state recovers from pandemic
King County is now on Phase 1.5 of the Safe Start plan, which is, in simple terms, a modified Phase One. The decision was announced on June 5, making King […]
2 weeks of Protest in Seattle
Here’s what things have looked like from the streets of Seattle during the largest series of protests and civil unrest since the 1999 WTO protests. All Photos Courtesy of Samuel […]
Gov. Locke announced Interim President of Bellevue College
The Board of Trustees for Bellevue College announced Former Gov. Gary Locke as their pick for Interim President. Locke was one of three finalists chosen by the board of trustees […]
Protestors call for an end to police brutality in Seattle, and across the country
Not since 2017’s May Day protests has thunder struck the Rainy City. Last weekend’s demonstrations were part of nationwide responding to the killing of unarmed Minnesotan George Floyd. Other demonstrations […]
BC arts funding at risk with S&A budget changes
The Drama and Music programs at Bellevue College have had their funding from S&A suspended. The Services and Activities committee chose to freeze all funds in their accounts and deny […]