Just How Critical Is Sleep?
As the school year has begun, it seems like a good time to refresh ourselves on an essential part of our days — sleep. As students, it may be tempting …
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Digital Minimalism: Is it Possible as a College Student?
As the leaves turn bright shades of orange, yellow and red — ushering in fall — students all across the country resume attendance at colleges and universities. In an increasingly …
Bellevue College to Host Kidney Disease Awareness Event On February 7
The kidneys are one of the five vital organs located in the body; they help remove waste products from the blood and produce hormones that maintain blood pressure. Given their …
Bellevue College Wellness Center’s Winter Offerings
As the new year unfolds, many of us find ourselves reflecting on ways to improve our well-being. Whether it’s adopting healthier habits, staying active or exploring new ways of personal …
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 …
Bellevue College Proposes Removing Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
On Wednesday, Oct. 25, the Bellevue College President’s Office sent out an email listing policies and procedures that are under consideration for removal. Included in that list are policies 6460 …
Bellevue College Library Displays Student-Made Skeletons
As of Thursday, Oct. 19, the Bellevue College (BC) library is displaying human skeletal models made by professor Reza Forough’s anatomy and physiology students. There are several models, all located …
Nursing Honor Society Organizes Campus Blood Drive
Eta Omega, the honor society for nursing students at BC, is preparing to help host an on-campus blood drive, where students will have the opportunity to give blood that will …
Health Clinic for Bellevue College a Possibility in 2025
A local community health organization that has, for decades, specialized in providing medical and dental care to King County’s Asian & Pacific Islander community is hoping to build an on-campus …
Bellevue College Opens Applications for Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Health Promotion and Education Program
For individuals looking to take part in programs that are dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities, consider applying to Bellevue College’s Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Health …
BC to Host Trip to Costa Rica “Blue Zone” With Scholarship Opportunities
In Spring Quarter 2024, BC students will have the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica for eight days to explore and to see the lifestyle and environmental habits of some …
Apple is Integrating New Mental Health Features Into IOS 17, Empowering Users to Prioritize Well-Being
In their latest event, Apple rolled out new ways to track mental health that are going to be added with IOS 17, iPadOS17 and watchOS 10. New mental health features …
Is Washington’s Water Safe to Drink? ‘Forever Chemicals’ are Found Around Our Water Sources
As Washingtonians start their day with a fresh cup of coffee, a reality lies unseen at the bottom of their cups — an invisible yet potent threat in the form …
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 …
Fun Local Water Activities for Washingtonians During Great Outdoors Month
June is the month of appreciating the great outdoors. Luckily for the Bellevue College community, Washington is known for its diverse environment and accessibility to nature. We have mountains, forests, …
New Research Shows There is Probably Plastic in your Brain
Plastic has been known to make its way into our bodies. It has been found in blood, breast milk and placentas. The latest place it’s been discovered, though, is in …
OPINION: The Digital Matrix: How Social Media is Creating a Distorted Reality for Us All
As social media continues to dominate our lives, it is increasingly shaping our perception of reality. Numerous studies have shown that the brain often struggles to differentiate between fiction and …
National Stress Awareness Month: Tools and Tips for Better Mental Health
Stress, while a known natural human response, has many misconceptions surrounding it and can be suppressed to the point of boiling over. According to the National Institute of Mental Health …
Tomorrow Can’t Come if I Never Go to Sleep: A Look at Revenge Bedtime Procrastination
When the sun sets and I’ve hit my highest point of work-related burnout for the day, it’s not atypical for me to relax in my bedroom, busying myself by reading, …
Kidney Disease Awareness Month this March
Kidney disease affects an estimated one in seven adults in the U.S., but there are steps people can take for prevention. Located just under the ribs, the kidneys regulate fluid …