WA Energy Code will Require Electric Heating in New Buildings
This year, Washington state started a law that all new buildings have to have electric space heating and hot water systems. This goes into effect on July 1, 2023. The […]
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Bellevue College Students Eligible to Earn Free Tuition Through Amazon
Bellevue College is one of the eligible schools for Amazon’s Career Choice program! The program pays U.S. hourly workers full college tuition and is available to those who have been […]
Washington State Facing Significant Lifeguard Shortage
As school winds down you might be anticipating finally slipping into that summer vibe and going to the beach or a public pool. The last thing you would expect to […]
Monkeypox Outbreak and COVID-19: Microbiology Expert Details Key Differences
During the past few weeks, outbreaks of monkeypox have sprung up around Europe and the United States. Monkeypox is a disease that is most commonly found in Africa, and its […]
Course Evaluations Now Open for Spring Quarter
Close to the end of every quarter, students are asked to evaluate and provide feedback on the professors and the classes they are about to finish. Spring 2022 course evaluations […]
Predictions for Washington’s 2022 Summer Heat
Remember last year’s hot weather? That heat wave made some of us feel like we were going to die. Well, summer is finally back (after what seemed like a very […]
KCLS to Host Events for Pride Month
We have officially entered the month of June, dubbed LGBT Pride month! To celebrate, the King County Library System is putting on some pride-centered events. All of these events are […]
Unusual Precipitation in May Expected to Continue
The weather is a fickle thing and oftentimes unpredictable. But this year’s weather has been something else entirely. Since May has just ended, it is worth noting that this past […]
Nation Enduring Baby Formula Shortage
In February 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recall on Abbott Nutrition’s powdered infant formula due to the possible contamination of bacteria. According to the American Academy […]
Bellevue College Hosting 2022 Lavender Graduation Ceremony
Bellevue College is hosting a Lavender Graduation ceremony to recognize the value that the LGBTQ+ community brings to the institution. The Lavender Graduation ceremony will formally recognize the achievements and […]
Federal Communications Commission Institutes the Affordable Connectivity Program
Originating in the 1990s, the “Digital Divide” is a term used to articulate the inequity in access to technological tools and networks that provide the fast-paced and abundant resources of […]
New Barnes and Noble Location Opening in Bellevue
Are you an avid book reader? Or maybe you just like the cozy feeling of being in a bookstore surrounded by typed and bound knowledge? You are in luck because […]
BC Student Government Election Event to be Held May 31
The Associated Student Government (ASG) elections will be from June 6 to June 8 through Canvas. The current ASG Board of Directors, alongside the candidates for the upcoming ASG 2022-2023 […]
Roe v. Wade to Potentially be Overturned by Supreme Court
Last weekend, people all over the country rose up to defend reproductive rights in light of the Supreme Court ruling that was leaked just over two weeks ago. The leaked […]
Upcoming Workshop: How to Research Colleges
Are you a Running Start or transfer student currently searching for a four-year college? Attend the Academic Advising Department’s How to Research Colleges workshop this Wednesday. The workshop is being […]
Finland and Sweden Formally Request to Join NATO
Since World War II, both Finland and Sweden have been neutral. After Russia’s war in Ukraine, tension and fears caused both countries to want extra protection. As of May 18, […]
BC Winter Quarter ctcLink Survey Results Released
Bellevue College has released the statistics regarding the reception of ctcLink, the new all-encompassing system for online management of classes, courses, credits, registration, and more at Washington’s community and technical […]
Applications Open for BC Student Trustee Position
Bellevue College’s Board of Trustees is now accepting applications for the position of a Bellevue College (BC) Student Trustee, for the 2022-2023 academic year. There are six members in total […]
WA Seeks to Decriminalize Drugs with New Ballot Measure
A coalition called Commit to Change WA is currently collecting signatures in order to get a ballot measure to decriminalize drugs on the ballot in November. Specifically, Initiative 1922 would […]
BC Installing Rainbow Crosswalk in Dedication to LGBTQ+ Community
A rainbow crosswalk is used to represent the LGBTQ+ community. They help recognize the need to improve the diversity and inclusion of people from the LGBTQ+ community. In honor of […]