The Ongoing Plastic Shortage
A shortage of plastic might not sound like a major global issue, but right now, it’s affecting everything from food packaging to cosmetics, especially across Asia. This has been a …
International
Iran’s Blackout: An Interview With An American-Iranian Woman Concerning the Plight of Her People
On Jan. 8, 2026, Iranian citizens took to the streets to protest the economic crisis caused by the severe collapse of the rial (Iranian currency). In retaliation, the Iranian government …
Seattle to Host Prelim Matches For 2026 World Cup
Exciting news for soccer fans! Seattle is set to host six FIFA World Cup 2026 preliminary matches, starting in June. These highly anticipated games are predicted to draw in crowds …
Poverty Exacerbating Gender Inequality: Azra Bibi, a Housemaid in Pakistan, Strives for a Better Future for Her Daughters
When asked about the future of Pakistan, Azra Bibi, a 19-year-old housemaid, exclaimed that there is no “sukoon”, or peace. For working-class women with minimal education, like Azra Bibi, it …
Negotiations in Asia: Is America Slated for Financial Prosperity?
Unarguably, the most controversial first year of any president in American history, Donald Trump’s administration has made many significant decisions, including massive tariffs on most foreign exports. While its contribution …
Bellevue College Hosts International Night Market
The International Night Market took place on May 30, with a lineup of activities and performances for its participants to enjoy. The long-standing tradition of International Night at Bellevue College …
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., …
BC In Search for Host Families this Summer
BC’s International Education (IE) program is working with a locally-based homestay agency to host Japanese ninth graders in early August. This homestay agency is currently looking for host families that …
How to Help People Affected by the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
On Feb. 6, devastating earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria with magnitudes of 7.8 and 7.5. The earthquakes broke along 62 miles of fault line. As of Feb. 10, the death …
Discover Bellevue College’s Study Abroad Program
Bellevue College offers numerous places around the world to study abroad. Fall of 2022 is offering trips to Tokyo/Hachioji, Japan and Barcelona, Spain. Japan is quite popular and is already …
Looking Back on BC’s 41st International Night
International Night is one of the most popular events hosted by the International Student Association (ISA) and the International Education Office at Bellevue College (BC). Every year, students get together …
BC Hosting Fulbright Scholar Dr. Fabiola Vincent Moshi
On April 26, BC’s interim president Gov. Gary Locke announced that the Health Sciences, Education & Wellness Institute (HSEWI) is hosting Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Fabiola Vincent Moshi. To provide some …
OPINION: Biden’s Brinksmanship on Iran is Immature and Irresponsible
One of President Biden’s main campaign promises was rejoining the Iran deal, a multilateral agreement negotiated between the US, China, Russia, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Iran in …