BC Opens Registration for Summer Communication Course: “Speak Up and Influence”
Do you feel nervous speaking in groups? Do you feel blank when called upon to answer a tough question? Do you think of the perfect thing to say after the …
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Tiny Gallery, Big Inspiration: BC Library Opens “Tiny Art Gallery” for Mini-Size Works
In an often-overlooked corner of the library, a new society has formed at Bellevue College: a miniature one, that is. Blink and you’ll miss the library’s tiny art gallery, which …
UW Pro-Palestine Encampment Disbands After Weeks of Protests: What Does This Mean for BC?
The Israel-Palestine conflict has garnered attention across the world and sparked numerous protests. Varying opinions on this issue and the U.S. government’s actions regarding it have caused divisiveness across the …
Bellevue College ASG Announces Election Winners
Last Wednesday, after a week of food trucks and voting events on campus, the Associated Student Government announced the winners of the Presidential and Vice Presidential elections. Daniel Ngoy will …
Bellevue College Hosts Campus Cleanup
On May 14, the Climate Justice Club, Breathe Easy BC, and the Office of Sustainability brought students and faculty together to assist in cleaning up Bellevue College’s campus. As participants …
The Zines of Bellevue College
Last Thursday, May 9, Bellevue College librarian Elena Maans-Lorincz hosted an informational session on zines for faculty. According to the Purdue Library, “A zine (pronounced ZEEN) is short for “fanzine” …
Bellevue College Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Focus on History
On Tuesday, May 7, the Latinx Students Affinity Coordinator hosted a Taco Tuesday event in a belated celebration of Cinco de Mayo. A line of hungry students and faculty snaked …
OPINION: What Happened to Romance? A Look at College Hook-Up Culture
Prior to the modern era, traditionalists would often associate dating with courtship and romance, saving the act of sexual intercourse for a later time to initiate, whether it be kissing, …
Michelle Strange Steps In as Acting Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion While Dr. Grier Takes Sabbatical
The former Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Consuelo Grier, will be taking a sabbatical from May 1, through August 30, 2024. During her sabbatical Dr. Grier will …
Dr. Judith Hernández Chapar Selected as New VP of Student Affairs at BC
Bellevue College has selected Dr. Judith Hernandez Chapar as the next Vice President of Student Affairs. She will start her position on June 1. Dr. Chapar has previously held administrative …
Bellevue College’s Annual Job Fair Connects Students and Employers Across Diverse Industries
Bellevue College hosted its annual Networking and Job Fair on May 8. Providing current students, alumni, and community members an avenue to explore opportunities available in various career fields. Many …
BC Expands Bachelor’s Degree Offerings: Is It Distancing Itself from Its ‘Community College’ Status?
Bellevue College recently unveiled a string of new Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. The degrees are four-year programs that BC says are “cost-effective” and “high quality.” Some of these bachelor’s …
BC Theatre Arts Presents ‘A Year with Frog and Toad’ This Spring
Bellevue College’s Theatre Arts presents A Year with Frog and Toad this spring. This charming, hour-long musical was produced as part of the TYA (Theatre for a Young Audience) movement. …
Eastside Light Rail Opens, Marking a Monumental Change for BC Commuters
On April 27, the first segment of the Link 2 light rail opened, connecting Redmond and Bellevue in a historic step for transportation on the Eastside. Stretching over 6.5 miles, …
What to Expect at the BC Job Fair 2024
BC’s Center for Career Connections will have its annual job fair on May 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in U301AB. Current students, alumni and community members can attend …
The Baseball Recap: BC Bulldogs
The Bellevue College baseball season is well underway, and the Bulldogs have remained competitive throughout. Despite owning a below .500 record overall at 17-18-1, they managed to win games where …
ASG Hosts “Totes & Floats” Election Candidate Panel
On Tuesday, April 23, BC’s Associated Student Government (ASG) hosted a “Totes & Floats” Candidate Panel. This event allowed the presidential and vice-presidential candidates to share their visions for the …
In-Person vs. Remote Learning: Which One is Better? A Reflection on the COVID Era
In 2019, attending any educational institution through your laptop screen was, for the most part, unprecedented. Fast forward a year or two, and then it became practically the only option …
New Changes in Distance Learning Fees Could Raise Costs for BC’s Online Students
On March 22, Bellevue College announced there would be changes associated with their distance learning fees. These changes will be implemented in the Summer 2024 quarter. This won’t have an …
KBCS Offers BC Students a Chance to Host Their Own Radio Show
KBCS is looking for new additions to its team. With a variety of existing programs, the station is now offering people of the Bellevue College community a chance to host …