Stephanie Sylvester Editor-in-chief Florida has one of the most extensive environmental statutes in its state constitution than any other state in the nation. One may ask why is the environment so important to Florida especially? Florida’s geographical location, weather, vegetation and wildlife plays a huge role in the government’s decisions to produce stricter laws…Continue Reading Miami Beach, other cities ban plastic drinking straws
Stephanie Sylvester Editor-in-chief In May of this year, the NFL decided to implement disciplinary measures in fines against players that do not stand for the pledge of the allegiance before games. The Miami Dolphins team officials are currently in debate as to whether players will be disciplined for sitting or kneeling on the sidelines and…Continue Reading Dolphins officials in debate over disciplining players for kneeling
Stephanie Sylvester Editor-in-chief One of the most important things to a college student other than getting that paper in by 11:59 p.m. or studying for finals is saving money in any way they can. Well, guess what? Just for being a Broward College student, one can automatically save some serious coinage at select restaurants,…Continue Reading Let’s Pop Some Tags
Erick Mendez Contributing Writer I don’t know how many of you will see this because numbers are always important. One number makes a difference. One more can translate into votes. 2018, like any other year, should be about making a difference within our communities starting with the August 28 Primary elections in Florida. When…Continue Reading Why voting beyond one election is everything
Cassandra St. Fleur Contributing Writer All that glitters is not gold. Apparently, James “Ghost” St. Patrick, played by Omar Hardwick, may have power, but he does not have control of his surroundings. On previous seasons, Ghost runs into his high school sweetheart, Angela and everything takes a drastic turn. In the midst of rekindling…Continue Reading Don’t miss the drama: catch up on Season 5 Power on Netflix
Doris Pace South Bureau Chief If you are a fan of Jason Statham, cheesy horror comedy and shark films, this is a movie for you. Not quite a horror film, part comedy and part action film, The Meg feels like a tribute to the classic Jaws with an action filling. Jonas Wilson played by…Continue Reading New shark movie, The Meg, an entertaining good time
Chris Stauffer Staff Writer After transitioning to college, many students may not understand how necessary it is to develop a relationship with their academic advisor. While in high school, it was often recommended to see the advisor if there was a scheduling problem. High school counselors would follow-up by excusing a student from class…Continue Reading Save money, time by seeing academic advisor early
Monica Exantus Central Bureau Chief “It’s like the first day I came in and they had me image PCs. You learn this stuff in the classes when you take all the computer classes, but you know you have to put them to practice,” said Nodelin Previl, who is currently doing his internship in the…Continue Reading Internships help students gain valuable work experiences
Anabel Sanchez Online Editor What is art? What makes a person an artist? If there was ever someone who might know the answers to those questions, it’s contemporary artist and author Jônatas Chimen. A professor of art at Broward College South Campus, Chimen has lived a colorful life befitting of an artist at his…Continue Reading An artist among us: The colorful life of BC’s Jônatas Chimen
Doris Pace South Bureau Chief For students considering becoming an inspiration, a motivator or in other words a teacher, Broward College offers a cost competitive educators program. The Bachelor’s of Science in Education will prepare students for the real life classroom by immersing them in classroom simulations, case studies, field experience and offering help with…Continue Reading Education Bachelors Program teaches students how to teach