Skechers Goes Private
Last Monday, it was announced that Skechers will be sold to the investment firm 3G Capital for $63 a share, a 30% premium over its stock price. As a result, […]
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Cryptocurrency Under the Trump Administration
What is cryptocurrency? According to Coursera, it is a digital currency that is recorded using blockchain technology, rather than a bank. The blockchain technology acts as a ledger, keeping track […]
‘Superfine’: Dandyism and Black Identity at the 2025 Met Gala
This year’s Met Gala was unlike any other in its 77-year history. With the theme Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, it marked the first time in over two decades that the […]
Trump Announces Plan to Reopen Alcatraz
Alcatraz Prison held some of the most infamous criminals during 1934 to 1963, including Al Capone, and Robert Stroud.The prison was shut down because of its high operating costs and […]
The Return of the Screwworm
In the 1950’s, Cochliomyia hominivorax, colloquially known as screwworm, was successfully eradicated from North and Central America and cordoned off in the Darién Gap. Screwworm is a flesh eating parasite […]
Real ID Deadline Approaches- What Do You Need to Know?
Starting May 7, 2025, Washington State residents will no longer be able to use a driver’s license to board domestic flights. This is due to the Real ID Act, which […]
SCOTUS Hears Special Education Case- What Could this Mean for BC Students?
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that may make it easier for students with disabilities to seek accommodations from schools and colleges under two major […]
Dreamscape: The Mindless Translation of Reality
At a young age, our heads would hit the pillow and our parents would sing, “Sweet dreams.” A kiss on the forehead followed by a night full of wonders; we […]
The Dangers of Microplastics
You might not see them, but they’re everywhere–in your shampoo, your takeout box, even the clothing you wear. Microplastics are tiny plastic particles, less than 5 millimeters in size, that […]
Pope Francis Dies at Age 88- Who Will His Successor Be?
On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis passed away from a stroke and heart failure. Pope Francis was a man beloved by many, and had a very influential impact on the […]
Dear International Students- A Message From BC’s President
Recently, President Trump has been focusing a lot of effort into fulfilling his promise of mass deportation in the United States. This has been through many ways, such as increasing […]
What’s Going on with Trump’s Tariffs?
Recently, President Trump has imposed tariffs on imports from several countries. According to CNBC, Trump has planned to have a 10% tariff for all countries, but some countries will have […]
Trump Prepares to Dismantle the Department of Education
As of March 11, Education Secretary Linda McMahon affirmed that mass layoffs are the first step that they have taken towards closing down the Department of Education. The Department terminated […]
Washington Sheriffs Respond to President Trump’s Immigration Policies
As a part of his mass deportation agenda, President Trump has emphasized the importance of aid from local law enforcement agencies to carry out his plans. How these agencies plan […]
Man Make No More Read Books: The Declining Literacy Rate in America
Back in grade school, every Wednesday at lunch time, I snuck into the library not only to enjoy the breeze from the air conditioners, but to flick through every page […]
Trump and the Uncertain Future of DEI
What are DEI Programs? The term DEI stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Many of these programs utilize these concepts as they aim to create equitable environments within society for […]
Department Of Education Reinterprets Discrimination Policies, What Could this Mean for BC?
On Feb. 14, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights sent out a letter to educational institutions in the United States. The letter, sent by Acting Assistant Secretary for […]
Honoring Women’s History Month: Celebrating Achievements, Breaking Barriers, and Inspiring Change
Each March, we celebrate Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on the contributions and achievements of women throughout history. What began as a week-long celebration in Sonoma County, California, […]
OpenAI Says No to Elon Musk’s Offer to Buy
An investment group headed by Tesla founder Elon Musk offered to buy OpenAI, the company that created the now infamous ChatGPT. The offer, for $97.4 billion, came from Musk and […]
What is “DOGE”? Answering Common Questions About Trump’s New Agency
What is DOGE? In November 2024, President Donald Trump announced that, once in office, he would establish an agency led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to “dismantle Government Bureaucracy, […]