A $10B Deficit – Governor Inslee Calls for Cuts
Due to an increasing demand for public services, in addition to lower tax collections, Washington is facing an estimated operating budget shortage ranging from $10 billion to $12 billion over […]
Education
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 […]
Op-Ed: A Fresh Perspective on Acing Interviews in a Tough Job Market
Do you keep failing job interviews? Are you struggling to master the skill of interviewing well? Passing job interviews is an art that takes practice and preparation, and in a […]
Bellevue College Hosts Black History Month Kickoff Celebration
Those in attendance at BC’s Black History Month celebration were welcomed with the melodies of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” performed by Rosalynn Jones. Stefani Coverson, founder and CEO of […]
BC Offers Online Canvas Training for Students to Boost Academic Success
Canvas is an integral part of the Bellevue College learning ecosystem; instructors can use it to provide students with course materials, and students use it to submit assignments and check […]
Op-Ed: Do High Expectations from Life and People Lead to Long-Term Unhappiness?
While many people’s level of happiness is fixed, making some people naturally happy most of the time and others naturally unhappy most of the time, a big factor that plays […]
Bellevue College Wins Aspen Prize, Ranks #13 Online College by Newsweek
On Oct. 31, the Aspen Institute, a “global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society,” announced a list of 150 schools eligible to apply for the […]
Op-Ed: Is America’s Public Education System Adequate for the Modern World?
The institution of public education is insurmountably important to American life. By 1918, school was mandatory for every child in the United States, irrevocably etched into the fabric of American […]
Bellevue College Enrollment Trends Show a Positive Turn from Prior Declines
Back in September, the Washington State Student Achievement Council released a report detailing the decline of enrollment in public colleges. Among the findings was a consistent decline in enrollment for […]
Op-Ed: Are Young People Treated as Second-Class Citizens in Society?
Thanks to the Internet and modern technology, young people have lots of opportunities to achieve their dreams and become successful. They’re informed, capable, driven and skilled, and should be able […]
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 […]
Amid U.S. H1-B Visa Crisis, Canada’s ‘Tech Talent’ Immigration Initiative Aims to Compete for International Workers
Canada’s doors have recently swung open for H1-B visa holders, especially those within the tech industry, through a newly minted immigration initiative. This comes at a time when the U.S., […]
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 […]
Seattle Mayor Engages Students in Discussion on School Safety at ‘Back to the Future’ Town Hall & Free Resource Fair
The “Back to the Future” town hall for teens took place on June 7 at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center (LHPAC) in Seattle’s Central District. At least three out […]
A Graduate’s Gratitudes: Farewell and Thank-You Letter to Bellevue College
With graduation fast approaching the class of 2023, here is a farewell and thank-you letter to the college that allowed me much freedom in my educational pursuits. Dear Bellevue College, […]
BC Wellness Center Offering Outdoor Activities for Students Struggling With Finals Stress
With finals quickly approaching, it is easy to fall into the habit of staying inside and cramming all of the readings you skimmed over the quarter. However, luckily, the Bellevue […]
The Saddest Book Ever: “No Longer Human” Unveils the Tragic Life and Downfall of Death-Obsessed Writer Osamu Dazai
“Mine has been a life of much shame. I can’t even guess myself what it must be to live the life of a human being.” – Osamu Dazai, “No Longer […]
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, […]
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 […]