East Link Light Rail Continues Testing
Testing of the East Link light rail has continued in Bellevue and Redmond. Initial testing started in November of 2021 to evaluate the trains, controls, safety and signaling systems. This […]
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Upcoming Free Admissions Days to Museums in the Area
You might not be aware of it, but multiple museums in the King County area offer free admission on several days. On March 2, the first Thursday of the month, […]
WA Lawmakers Looking to Boost Financial Aid for College Students
College grants are an essential part of financial aid that provides funding to college students struggling with finances. These grants have become increasingly important in recent years, as the cost […]
King County Tackles Gun Violence with Prevention Task Force and New Firearm Regulations Bills
On Jan. 9, Leesa Manion was sworn in as the new King County Prosecutor, and she has prioritized taking action towards improvement in public safety. She announced the creation of […]
How to Help People Affected by the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
On Feb. 6, devastating earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria with magnitudes of 7.8 and 7.5. The earthquakes broke along 62 miles of fault line. As of Feb. 10, the death […]
King County No Longer Requires Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination For Work
As of Feb. 6, 2023, King County no longer requires employees to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. According to a news release by King County, Executive Dow Constantine and […]
The Green Brothers’ “Study Hall” Program Allows Students to Earn College Credit via YouTube
On Jan. 24, Hank and John Green launched their new program, Study Hall, a partnership between Crash Course, YouTube and Arizona State University (ASU). In the program’s introductory video, Hank […]
Amazon Shutting Down AmazonSmile Program on Feb. 20
Back in 2013, Amazon launched the AmazonSmile program. This program allowed shoppers to select charities where 0.5 percent of their purchase will be donated to. Customers can choose from over […]
Bellevue College Hosting De-Stressing Activities During the Midterms
Midterms are known for being a difficult time of the quarter for students. With essays, exams and deadlines approaching, feeling stressed and overwhelmed is common among students. Bellevue College is […]
Blood Drive at Bellevue College on Feb. 7
Join Bellevue College’s collaboration with Bloodworks Northwest for a blood drive next Tuesday, Feb. 7. The event will be held in room C130 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If […]
BC Students are Eligible to Win Prizes via Survey
Jan. 30 through Feb. 24, Bellevue College students who are 18 or older and currently enrolled for credit have the opportunity to win a wellness basket, or a $100 or […]
Elizabeth Holmes: from Fraud to Fleeing
Who is Elizabeth Holmes? Holmes was the founder and CEO of Theranos Inc., a medical diagnostic company focused on minimally invasive laboratory testing. Founded in 2003, Holmes relied on funding […]
Bellevue Named One of the Best Cities for College Graduates
WalletHub recently conducted a study to identify the top college towns and cities in the United States. The rankings were determined by evaluating over 400 cities of various sizes using […]
BC Governance’s January Meeting Discusses Key Issues at the College
On Jan. 23, BC Governance (BCG) met to discuss key issues for the college. The BCG includes the College Assembly and eight councils. The College Assembly meets monthly and comes […]
Earth’s Inner Core Stopped Spinning, But There is No Need to Panic
A new study has shown that Earth’s inner core has stopped spinning and might also be changing direction. It appears that this is a process that might be happening every […]
We Finally Might Know Why Covid-19 Can Cause Long-term Loss of Smell
After multiple hypotheses and lots of speculation, one of the many mysteries surrounding COVID-19 might be finally solved. It turns out that a haywire immune response in our olfactory system […]
BC Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Open for the 23-24 Academic Year
Bellevue College Foundation Scholarships for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year are now open until March 12. Applicants can expect to be notified by June and must accept by July. The […]
Receive a Free $25 ORCA Card by Filling Out a Survey
Move Redmond is offering the opportunity for people to share how the light rail will affect their trips from Bellevue to Redmond to receive a $25 ORCA card. Construction of […]
‘Eggflation’: What’s More Expensive, the Chicken or the Egg?
Egg shortages and prices have increased, begging this question: which is more expensive, raising a chicken or buying the egg? Egg prices have continued to rise since 2022. In December, […]
Washington state has several new laws going into effect in 2023
In Washington state, multiple new laws have been enacted as of Jan. 1 These laws will affect a multitude of areas, ranging from jobs and sustainability to homelessness and court […]