Celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 is Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month or “Mes de la Herencia Hispana!” The month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens’ ancestors from […]
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Washington to Have the Highest State Minimum Wage in 2023
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) announced on Sept. 30 that the state-wide minimum wage will increase in January 2023 to $15.74 an hour for employees 16 […]
Upcoming BC Fall Sustainability Series Events
To save the planet, sustainability is important, but sometimes it can be overwhelming on where to start. Luckily, Bellevue College’s Office of Sustainability puts on an annual series of events […]
Get Rewarded for Donating Blood This October
The American Red Cross’ October Treat for Giving Blood is happening Oct. 1 to 31. If you donate blood, plasma or platelets during the month, you’ll receive a $5 e-gift […]
2023-2024 FAFSA Form Now Open
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form opened on Saturday, Oct. 1. The FAFSA form is a federal government-issued financial aid form for college-level U.S. residents. Completion of […]
What to Know About the Mobilization in Russia
On Sept. 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of 300,000 reservists during a national address. These reservists are receiving summons to attend two weeks of training before […]
Using Handshake App to Find Job and Internship Opportunities
Bellevue College’s Center for Career Connections has a new partnership with Handshake, a job-site platform for students and alumni to find jobs, internships and career events they may want to […]
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 […]
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 […]