MinION Device Brings Nanopore Tech to BC Classrooms
Thanks to the Lockwood Foundation Grant, Bellevue College students will be using nanopore sequencing technology to identify crab DNA this summer. This project is one of three pilot projects that …
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“Reciprocal Tariffs”- What Are They and How do Americans Feel About Them?
Trade negotiations are in full fledge as the Trump administration prepares to levy unprecedented “reciprocal” tariffs on nations across the globe in its ongoing effort to battle America’s trade deficit. …
Local Road Closures to Know About
In Washington, there are often many road closures during the summer. Not only does this impede many summer plans that Bellevue College students may have planned, but it also hurts …
Zelensky’s “Suit” And The $160M Polymarket Controversy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is known for not wearing suits during important events to show solidarity with his war-torn country. To highlight this, popular cryptocurrency betting website Polymarket posed the …
What ‘The Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Do For BC Students
‘The Big, Beautiful Bill’ was signed into law two weeks ago 一 here’s what you need to know as a student. On Friday, July 4, ‘The Big, Beautiful Bill’ was …
Hot Summer Nights, Mid-July: How to Beat the Heat
Although Washington is known for its rainy and cloudy weather, the summers have become increasingly hot as the years go on. In fact, according to University of Washington State Records, …
The Skinny on Sunscreen
What if a new, revolutionary product hit the shelves, touting its ability to reverse aging effects, prevent skin cancers, and moisturize? Would you believe it? But, would you believe that …
The Effects of Higher Gas Tax on College Students
Since July 1, gas prices have been climbing in Washington. According to the Washington State Standard, gas taxes will be 6 cents per gallon higher. Inflation has caused an increase …
BC 2025 Commencement Ceremony
Congratulations to all BC graduates! The 2025 commencement ceremony will be held on Friday, June 20 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The ceremony will begin at 3:00 p.m. but graduates …
It’s Very Hot Out Here- How to Deal with Increasing Temperatures
It’s June now, and the weather is starting to reflect the summer heat. In the start of June alone, Seattle has been hitting near 90 degrees, which is very uncommon …
Bordering The Now Impossible American Dream: What Does The US Visa Ban Mean For BC International Students?
Earlier this month on June 4, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation preventing further entry of foreign students into the United States. This will halt future students with an F, …
Judge Blocks Trump from Enforcing Anti DEI Executive Orders
A win for the LGBTQ+ community: a federal judge in California has blocked the Trump Administration from enforcing anti-diversity and anti-transgender executive orders. In the lawsuit filed by the San …
Bellevue College Celebrates Pride Month!
It’s officially June, which means it’s Pride Month! Bellevue College is a school that stands by and respects the LGBTQIA+ communities, which means that there are plenty of Pride Events …
Trump Threatens Funding Cuts to Harvard- Supports Redirecting Funds to Trade Schools
Recently, President Trump has made an announcement that has shocked many: in a continuation of his conflict with Harvard, he declared a new shift of federal funding, “I am considering …
Your Brain, Your Future- Recent Groundbreaking Developments in Alzheimers Research
In a historic first, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s, a neurodegenerative disease long associated with aging, memory loss, and …
Trump Administration in Talks with Palantir
Since the start of his presidency, President Trump has been fastidiously signing executive orders. One of these, the order to Stop Waste, Fraud, and Abuse by Eliminating Information Silos, mandates …
The 51 Bills Signed By Gov. Bob Ferguson on May 17
On May 17, 2025, Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson signed 51 bills into Washington State Law. These bills span from public welfare to development, contributing to the reconstruction of different …
Bellevue College: Immigration Enforcement Protocol
On April 30, BC President David May, Alicia Keating Polson,BC Executive Director of the President’s Office, Steve Miller, Immigration Attorney, Former BC Board Trustee, Fernando Moratalla, BC Director of Public …
President Trump Signs Take it Down Act, A Major Step in AI Regulation
Advances in artificial intelligence technology have paved the way for ever increasingly genuine looking deepfakes. Deepfakes are highly realistic images, audio, or video that have been altered or generated using …