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 […]
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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 […]
Canada to Reopen Border for Fully Vaccinated Americans in August
After a long wait of nearly 16 months, Americans will soon be able to travel to Canada, which plans to open its borders in August. Since March of 2020, non-essential […]
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 […]
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 […]