BC Model United Nations Wins National Awards
Bellevue College’s Model United Nations (MUN) program has been running for upwards of 30 years, and after failing to attend the National MUN conference in New York for the first […]
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Women’s Self Defense Club’s Tips for Campus Safety
For many women, the simple act of walking alone at night or through a parking garage on campus can be a frightening experience. Feeling this way isn’t without reason: while […]
Earth Week Events at Bellevue College
Earth week at Bellevue College is April 19 to 23. The activities planned are either virtual or in-person (mask up and social distance) with the week’s theme being “the future […]
Interview: Online Learning and Its Future at Bellevue College
As we head into what could be the last quarter of completely online learning at Bellevue College, students, faculty and administrators have had their fair share of time to familiarize […]
Bellevue College Sports Are Back
After a nearly year-long wait, Bellevue College sports have overcome the COVID-19 pandemic and officially kicked off the Spring quarter. Of course, it wouldn’t be Spring without baseball, and Bellevue […]
Running Start Students Can Now Receive Cares Act Funds
Late last week, Bellevue College announced an amendment to the distribution of emergency relief funds to students. Prior to Spring 2021, students enrolled in Running Start or other high school […]
Talking Heads: How Have You Felt About Biden so Far in Office?
Biden has been in office for almost three months and many people have opinions on his term so far. People have a variety of different opinions on Biden including him […]
BC Administration Outlines Plans for Summer Quarter and Internet Subsidy
In an interview with the Watchdog, Fmr. Washington Governor and current Bellevue College President Locke disclosed that his administration was considering a partial transition to hybrid online learning depending on […]
Planning a Career in the Age of Automation
Advancements in technology have changed the way the world works by streamlining production, increasing productivity and, as we’ve seen from the pandemic, making numerous traditional working environments obsolete. As automation […]
Bellevue College’s Break Free from Plastic Initiative
In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, Bellevue College is working on a Break Free from Plastic initiative. The project is led by Gia Lang, the Associated Student Government’s […]
BC BSU’s Black History Month Celebration Features Ezell’s Famous Chicken
Last Friday, the Bellevue College Black Student Union held its annual celebration to close out Black History Month. This event is usually conducted in-person at the college, the event had […]
‘There are Bigger Issues that Need to be Addressed:’ BC’s Amanda Chamba on Black History Month in 2021
In commemoration of Black History Month, we spoke to Amanda Chamba, the president of Bellevue College’s Black Student Union. Black History Month being in February comes from the timing of […]
Bellevue College to Improve Online Classes With Faculty Peer-to-Peer Training
Moving from in-person learning to an online format has been an adjustment for students and teachers alike. Unique challenges are posed with the new digital classroom setting, but at BC, […]
The State of Running Start at BC
Although Washington state’s Running Start program, which pays tuition for high school juniors and seniors taking community college classes, is now nearly 30 years old, it has expanded massively at […]
My Experience as a Deaf Student at Bellevue College
I am a new writer for the Watchdog. I intend on transferring to major in history, then continuing through a master’s degree to become a librarian. This may all sound […]
OPINION: It’s Time to Research Instructors Beyond RateMyProfessors
The Spring 2021 catalog was released a few weeks ago, which means that it’s almost time to register for classes. There are a variety of factors that go into choosing […]
BC Extends Locke’s Interim Contract
Bellevue College’s Board of Trustees has announced that Governor Gary Locke’s contract as interim president has been extended for an additional two years. Locke was unanimously appointed interim president in […]
BC Resources: Benefits Hub
Finding balance between work, school, and life can be a challenge. Figuring out how to pay tuition, along with the rising cost of living and unexpected financial crisis, can derail […]
COVID Testing Available at BC
As cases of COVID-19 are on the rise, Bellevue College has a solution: a free drive-thru and walkup testing center. Starting on Tuesday, December 15, Bellevue College has hosted the […]
BC Mourns the Passing of Dr. Weber
It is with our deepest condolences the Watchdog recognizes the passing of Dr. Jerry Weber, who was president of Bellevue College from 2017 to March 2020. Dr. Weber passed at […]