OPINION: How Did COVID-19 Affect the Mental Health of Students?
As time goes by, we become more and more aware of how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the mental health of students across the world. Time spent in disrupted routines, secluded […]
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End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: A Look Back and What’s To Come
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared the end of the COVID-19 state of emergency on May 11. They made this decision based on current COVID […]
OPINION: SNAP Emergency Funds Ending Will Only Cause More Food and Housing Insecurity in WA
For the past three years, the whole world has been trying to adapt to a new way of life. The Coronavirus pandemic has created lasting impacts on every aspect of […]
Back to the Office, Back to Pollution? The Irony of Cities Pushing for a Return to In-Person Work
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, numerous companies have been summoning their employees back to the traditional office setting. The rationale behind this decision varies from company to company. Some executives and […]
King County No Longer Requires Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination For Work
As of Feb. 6, 2023, King County no longer requires employees to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. According to a news release by King County, Executive Dow Constantine and […]
We Finally Might Know Why Covid-19 Can Cause Long-term Loss of Smell
After multiple hypotheses and lots of speculation, one of the many mysteries surrounding COVID-19 might be finally solved. It turns out that a haywire immune response in our olfactory system […]
COVID-19 State of Emergency Ended in Washington
On Oct. 31, all remaining COVID-19 emergency orders in Washington ended, more than two years after they were declared. On Sept. 8, Governor Jay Inslee announced that 12 proclamations, including […]
COVID-19 Vaccines Available for Youth Five and Under
The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children under the age of 5. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for this age group, […]
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 […]
BC Mask Mandate to Relax May 2nd
As of May 2, Bellevue College will cease its requirement for students, employees, and visitors to wear masks indoors. BC has been requiring masks longer than the Washington State guidelines […]
Campus Return Date Postponed: What Students Had to Say About it
COVID-19 has been in the state of Washington for just about a year and a half. Starting in 2019, Covid has affected people all over the world and still continues […]
Schools Suffer Under Prolonged Pandemic
Remote learning is a hot topic. To some people, it has been the best way for them to learn, but to others, the transition to remote learning has made classes […]
Free COVID-19 Testing Kits Available for U.S. Residents
Following multiple government initiatives to get test kits into the hands of the American people, the United States Postal Service, or USPS, is now offering free at-home COVID-19 testing kits. […]
New COVID-19 Variant Emerges in South Africa
A new variant of COVID-19 was identified on Nov. 25 and named Omicron. First discovered in South Africa, it has now been found in over 20 countries, including the United […]
COVID-19 Boosters Available to All Adults
On Nov. 19, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) both approved expanding eligibility for COVID-19 booster doses to include all adults aged 18 […]
How BC Dance Classes Are Operating During COVID-19
Some Bellevue College classes have been going back to in-person, including our dance classes. I interviewed one of our dance instructors, Laura Peterson, to learn more about how our dance […]
Pfizer Vaccine Approved for Children
Following FDA’s approval, children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in Washington state. This news comes as a relief as children in this age […]
Your Guide to Staying Motivated to Exercise During COVID-19
“Whenever I feel the need to exercise, I lie down until it goes away.” — Paul Terry We have all felt that way occasionally. Maybe you were great at keeping […]
FDA Approves Vaccine for Children Ages 12 to 15
The FDA has announced that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine can now be administered to children ages 12-15. Data to gain approval was submitted to the FDA by Pfizer after a clinical […]
Vaccine Appointments Go Unscheduled as COVID Surges in King County
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced on April 26 that more than 17,000 first-dose vaccine appointments remained unscheduled for the following week. Two days later, on April 28, she once again […]