“One Way or The Other”. Why Greenland Matters to Trump
The United States military bombing of Venezuela and the capturing of its president, Nicolás Maduro, marked a turning point in the United States of the 2020s. Though this turn of …
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A Step in Closing the Gender Safety Gap: Key Government Endorsement for the Female Crash Test Dummy
Women are 73% more likely to be injured and 17% more likely to be killed in a car crash than men. Though these sobering statistics are by no means new, …
Peace in Ukraine? A Potential Solution To The European Conflict
On Nov. 19, 2025, the press was informed of an American-backed proposal to end the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. Written in collaboration with Russian officials, the plan seeks to end the …
The Federal Way Light Rail Extension
In 1996, King County Sound Transit opened its first light rail. Ever since, Sound Transit has worked tirelessly to expand the light rail all across greater Seattle in an effort …
“Because Of Where You Are Now”— The Traveling Washington Supreme Court Visits Bellevue College
On Nov. 12 and 13, the Washington State Supreme Court visited Bellevue College as a part of their Traveling Court program. On Wednesday, they held several panel visits to classrooms …
Socialist Katie Wilson, Our Newly Elected Mayor of Seattle
On Nov. 4, Katie Wilson unseated experienced Seattle mayor and politician Bruce Harrell by a 50.2% vote. Seattle’s Mayor-elect Katie Wilson describes herself as a democratic socialist and progressive who …
Grandpabot: A Solution to Overcoming Grief or a Continuation of the Loneliness Epidemic?
Can grief be dealt with through automation? Is digital immortality possible? 10 years ago, these questions would have been impossible to answer, but nowadays, modern scientists have managed to come …
Starbucks Union Strike Continues in Seattle Amidst Red Cup Day
Starting on Nov. 13, Starbucks employees in the Seattle area have been picketing outside of stores as part of a nationwide unfair labor practice strike. Baristas began the strike during …
The Last Penny, What It Means for the Country
On Nov. 12, 2025, the U.S. Treasury minted and pressed the last penny. Under the new Trump Administration, President Donald J. Trump decided that the penny was “wasteful” and officially …
Bellevue College Protest: How the Budget Cuts Affect Our Faculty
Due to a state-budget shortfall, Bellevue College needs to cut $4.7 million to balance its budget. The recent dissolvement of the School of Business and Technology and the termination of …
Still Making America Great Again? The Aftermath of the 2025 Government Shutdown
For 43 days, politicians on either side of the political aisle stood their ground firmly as millions of Americans witnessed the unfolding of the longest government shutdown in the nation’s …
The Climate Disaster’s Tipping Point: Are Our Reefs at the Point of No Return?
The Global Tipping Points Report 2025, released by the University of Exeter and international partners including the Stockholm Resilience Centre, revealed that the Earth has reached its first major climate …
Budget Cuts Discussion Continues Despite Stark Frustration Regarding Administrative Communication
“The optics are looking really bad in divisions with staff, things that are being said on campus and talked about among staff,” said one attendee at last week Monday’s budget …
The Growing FDA Recalls, From Pasta To Cucumbers- What’s Not Safe To Eat?
As of Sept. 25, 2025, 20 people from 15 states tested positive for the outbreak strain of Listeria after consuming pre-cooked pasta meals. Five days later, on Sept. 30, Nate’s …
Negotiations in Asia: Is America Slated for Financial Prosperity?
Unarguably, the most controversial first year of any president in American history, Donald Trump’s administration has made many significant decisions, including massive tariffs on most foreign exports. While its contribution …
Toasted Bagels Seattle Puts It on Our Neighbor’s Tab, Amidst SNAP Crisis
After Nov. 1, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, has run out of funding due to the federal government shutdown. Toasted Bagels & Coffee, a local Seattle …
Billie Eilish Calls Out Billionaires at the WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards
While accepting the award for 2025 Music Innovator on Oct. 29, Billie Eilish made an inspirational, yet controversial speech at the WSJ Innovator Awards. She received a great deal of …
The History of The White House’s East Wing and Trump’s New Ballroom
Construction for Donald Trump’s $250 million ballroom started just last week, with construction crews tearing down the facade of the East Wing where the new space is being built. The …
Gone With A SNAP: The Loss of Our Food Assistance During Government Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown drags on, millions of Americans have lost access to food assistance starting last Saturday. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides grocery assistance to …
“If Not This, Then What?” Bellevue College’s Oct. 29 Budget Town Hall Meeting
“If not this, then what?” was a prevalent question asked on Wednesday Oct. 29 at 3 p.m, when Bellevue College held its second Budget Town Hall for this quarter. Ty …