Dr. Floyd passes, his goals remain strong
On June 20, after undergoing treatment in Pullman, Dr. Elson Floyd died due to complications with colon cancer. Being the 10th President of Washington State University, Dr. Floyd leaves behind […]
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Examining BC’s free speech zones
After some conflicts with groups demonstrating on campus, policy regarding the free speech zones on BC campus has been clarified after a letter sent to the college from the nonprofit […]
Reducing tuition and raising employee wage
Bellevue College was recently successful in getting an operating budget and a grant approved. The budget will bring a tuition reduction to BC students by fall quarter 2015, and the […]
Margin of Excellence awards
The Bellevue College Foundation started an award system in 1984 to honor employees who “embody excellence and selflessness in helping their students and colleagues achieve success,” according to an article […]
Students perform at All-Stars show
The Global Interactive Association, which formed on January 2015, launched its first school-wide event last week Monday on June 8. GIA leaders and International Business Program students Keiko Hiramadsu and […]
BC baccalaureates top median wage chart
According to the Washington state Education Research and Data Center, Bellevue College students who graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 2012 – 2013 have the highest median wage in the […]
Skate King will close after 40 years
After nearly 41 years of business, Skate King will close its doors indefinitely. Until June 30, the public skating rink will remain open during regular business hours, with free entry […]
BC-WSU partnership
According to the Bellevue College website, 60 percent of the students at BC come from outside of Bellevue. Washington State University approached Bellevue College about six months ago with the […]
Helping Hands for the homeless
From June 1 – 13, the Bellevue College Helping Hands Club is hosting a bed and bedding drive, an event that aims to help the homeless by providing them with […]
Public hearing discusses discrimination
On May 21, 2015, Bellevue College held a public hearing for students of African and African American descent. 42 students and faculty members met in room C120 to discuss issues […]
Washington uncovers first dinosaur bone
Two University of Washington students discovered a bone fragment believed to be from an ancient relative of the Tyrannosaurus Rex. The 16.7-inch bone fragment is believed to be 80 million […]
Muslim communities challenge racism
On Saturday, May 23, Zahra Abidi, program director for the Zainab organization in Lynwood, along with the United Muslims of Washington and the Council on American-Islamic Relations, put together an […]
Oil rig sparks commotion
Hundreds of protesters gathered at Terminal 5 at the Port of Seattle on Monday, May 18 to demonstrate against the Polar Pioneer, an exploratory oil drilling rig owned by Shell […]
Future plans for King County Metro
On Tuesday May 19, 2015, King County Metro representatives met on a panel to discuss short, medium and long-term plans to make the Metro Transit bus system more accessible for […]
New math concentration for students
Bellevue College offers a large assortment of concentrations available for the Associate in Arts and Science degree. Subjects or programs such as English, music, psychology and criminal justice are all […]
Appeals Inconsequential
There was a public hearing held on May 12 to review and discuss appeals made regarding alleged ASG election violations. The hearing covered events that occurred within the timeframe of […]
Tech program revives urban youth
With a 22 percent increase in employment rates for computer related occupations by 2020, programs like Year Up aim to help students obtain jobs in these areas. Year Up is […]
Cycling against domestic violence
The eighth annual Cycle the WAVE will begin at Bellevue College on Sunday, Sept. 20. It is an all-women’s cycling experience benefiting domestic violence programs. The Women Against Violence Everywhere […]
BC DECA returns victorious
On Friday, April 18, students from Bellevue College’s DECA chapter competed at a national collegiate-level DECA competition in Orlando, Florida. Twenty students represented Bellevue College and many of them were […]
Urban farm in Lake Hills Greenbelt
Bellevue is now home to a new farming project that aims to change the way the community thinks about food. The urban farm, located about a mile from Bellevue College […]