Daylight Savings Time Ends on Nov. 5: What Is It and Why Does It Still Exist?
As you may have noticed, or maybe not, all clocks have shifted back one hour and we all gained an hour of sleep. How is this possible? Is this compensation […]
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BC’s Associated Student Government Launches Student Senate- Applications Open Now
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for Bellevue College students interested in leadership in the form of the Associated Student Government (ASG) Student Senate. The ASG is launching a student […]
Should Bellevue College Institute a No-Smoking Policy on Campus?
What changes would you like to see at Bellevue College? For the student leaders and faculty behind the effort “Breathe Easy Bellevue College (BEBC),” funded by grants from the Truth […]
Bellevue College Hosts Sustainability Event for Student Feedback on Its Climate Action Plan
On Oct. 31, Bellevue College offered an event for an opportunity for students to provide feedback on climate change and BC’s Climate Action Plan. The event took place in the […]
Bellevue College Proposes Removing Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
On Wednesday, Oct. 25, the Bellevue College President’s Office sent out an email listing policies and procedures that are under consideration for removal. Included in that list are policies 6460 […]
Seattle to Host 2026 World Cup: Updates and Timeline
With the 1000 days to go until the 2026 World Cup mark passing about a month and a half ago, and the 1000 days to go until the final game […]
Nursing Honor Society Organizes Campus Blood Drive
Eta Omega, the honor society for nursing students at BC, is preparing to help host an on-campus blood drive, where students will have the opportunity to give blood that will […]
BC President Issues Statement on the 2023 Israel-Hamas Conflict
Tensions have always been high between Israel and Palestinians, but they broke out into war on Oct. 7 when the Palestinian militant group Hamas encroached on Israeli communities in the […]
Bellevue College Hosts Event Showcasing Academic Pathways
Bellevue College held a large public exhibition last Tuesday that gave BC students the opportunity to explore the various academic “pathways” offered by the college. The event, held from 1:30 […]
BC Theater Department to Hold “Arts Jam” Party On Oct. 18
On Wednesday, the BC Theater Arts department will hold its second annual “Arts Jam” party — a public event where anyone can show up and watch, as well as participate, […]
CDC Okays New COVID-19 Booster Shot: Why It’s Recommended and How to Get It
About a month ago, on September 12, the Centers for Disease Control released a recommendation for everyone six months and older to get an appropriate dosage of the updated COVID-19 […]
Op-Ed: Electric Cars are Cheaper than Ever, But Should You Buy One?
As electric vehicles (EVs) have quickly become the new trendy thing in the automotive industry, many people have started rushing to get their hands on one. It seems only natural […]
Bellevue College Implements Changes to Title IX Policies
Changes to Bellevue College policies regarding Title IX were approved by the President’s Cabinet and implemented as interim policy on September 19, 2023. Title IX, as described on the Bellevue […]
Health Clinic for Bellevue College a Possibility in 2025
A local community health organization that has, for decades, specialized in providing medical and dental care to King County’s Asian & Pacific Islander community is hoping to build an on-campus […]
Dr. David May Takes Over as BC’s President: What is His Vision for the Future of BC?
“[To] help the institution find a path forward.” That’s how Dr. David May, in part, describes his job as the President of Bellevue College. He also describes it as being […]
Elon Musk’s X Corp. Sues Nonprofit Fighting Online Hate Speech: What Does This Say About Its New Philosophy?
X updated its blog on Aug. 7, announcing that the company had “filed a legal claim” against Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). The blog claims that CCDH is trying […]
Meet X: What’s Going on With Elon Musk’s Controversial Rebranding of Twitter?
When you go onto the Apple App Store, no longer will you see the Twitter app with its iconic blue background and white bird outline. Instead, you’ll be greeted by […]
Seattle City Council Votes Down Rent Control Bill Amid Cost of Living Crisis
One of the main topics at the Aug. 1 Seattle City Council meeting was Council Bill 120606, sponsored by councilmember Kshama Sawant. The bill did not pass. The yeses came […]
Bellevue College Hosting Governance Essentials Workshops
Bellevue College announced last Wednesday that members and people interested in becoming members of BC Governance, the school’s government body, are invited to a series of four workshops to prepare […]
“Save Luma”: Seattle Activists and Snoqualmie Tribe Unite to Protect Culturally Significant Tree Threatened by Real Estate Development
Seattle activists and members of the Snoqualmie tribe are rallying behind the protection of Luma, a Culturally Modified Tree (CMT) in the neighborhood of Wedgwood. Some activists — called “tree […]