California Bans Legacy Admissions for Private Universities
On Sept. 30, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1780 which banned the advantage that legacy holders have in the admissions process for private nonprofit colleges. The idea behind AB […]
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OPINION: Should College Students Should Get Recess?
Remember elementary school? Writing cursive, learning basic algebra, phonics, and of course recess. A half-hour or longer period of rest, relaxation, and play, mandated for all students. As a college […]
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 […]
BC Resources for New and Returning Bulldogs
It’s been two weeks since the new school year started. With classes in full swing and midterms right around the corner, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and isolated. […]
Bellevue College Launches Virtual Parking System to Enhance Campus Parking Efficiency
Starting on July 3 of the Summer Quarter, Bellevue College embraced modernity with new virtual parking permits using License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology and an online Parking Portal, leaving the […]
Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ban Sparks Debate: Can Life in America be Separated from the Idea of Race?
The Supreme Court decided that race should no longer be a factor in college admissions on June 29 of this year when they banned affirmative action. The cases, as described […]
BC Unanimously Approves 9.2% Budget Increase for 2023-2024 with Focus on Staff, Tuition, and Bold Proposals
On June 20, the Bellevue College (BC) Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt a new budget for 2023–2024. The new budget totals approximately $131 million. This marks an increase […]
OPINION: BC is a Community College, and We Shouldn’t Be Ashamed to Admit It
“Bellevue College is not a community college,” is something I’ve often heard repeated during my time at BC. This, however, is a common misconception stemming from the official name change […]
Bellevue College Seeks to Engage Students in Food Service Decisions to Improve Dining Experience
Bellevue College (BC) food services have only recently reopened as COVID-19 put them on pause. According to an email sent out to students, the Bulldog Bistro, the C Building Coffee […]
I Applied to 22 Colleges. Here’s What I Learned
I started my college application process in late July of 2022 when I took part in Brown University’s Pre-College Program. Rather than enrolling in a more creative and unique course, […]
Seattle University Guarantees Admission for Washington State Community College Students with 3.0+ GPA
On April 15, the Seattle University (SU) Instagram page announced the Redhawk Transfer Admissions Guarantee. The page states that “Washington state community college students with a 3.0 [GPA] or higher […]
How College Students Can Maximize Summer Break for Career and Education Advancement
As a college student, you may feel that summer breaks are for catching up on sleep and binge-watching your favorite shows. However, you can transform these precious months into an […]
From Bellevue College to Harvard University: Meet BC Alumni Quinn Ewanchyna
Bellevue College means the beginning of a great career and college journey for many students. As stated in its mission, BC is “committed to teaching excellence, that advances the life-long […]
Navigate the Community College to University Transfer with BC’s Transferring 101 Info Sessions
Transfer decisions have been released for two-year university students. Current BC students who want to transfer to a four-year university should start the planning process of transferring. This can seem […]
Bellevue College Redesigns Website After Eight Years: Student Needs and Accessibility at Forefront
If anyone has visited the Bellevue College website as of April 6, they’ll have noticed the website has changed. The BC website was last updated in 2013, and with advancements […]
Bellevue College Celebrates Grand Opening of New Neurodiversity Center
On Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bellevue College will be celebrating the grand opening of the new Neurodiversity Center in B131, below the Planetarium and next […]
OPINION: Why Most Grads Regret Their Degree Choice and How You Can Avoid It
Recent studies have shown that two-thirds of Americans regret their college choices, and even attending college at all, which raises concerns for both current and future college students. It’s important […]
OPINION: The Meaningless Generation: What’s Behind Young People’s Lack of Direction?
The younger generations seem to be struggling to find meaning and purpose in their lives. A recent poll conducted by The Sun in the United Kingdom revealed that a staggering […]
The State of Lowered Enrollment Rates Nationwide
The Bellevue School District (BSD) is looking to consolidate three local elementary schools due to low enrollment rates. A list of seven schools is currently under consideration to be put […]
Fire Emblem Engage Review: A Captivating Strategy Game with Compelling Characters
In January 2023, Nintendo and Intelligent Systems launched “Fire Emblem Engage,” the 17th entry to the main Fire Emblem series that has persisted since “Shadow Dragon and the Blade of […]