Month: October 2018

BC’s Eighth Annual Women in Distress event a success

Michelle Castano Staff Writer   Broward College hosted its eighth annual Women in Distress presentation and Q & A in the South Campus Performing Cultural Arts Theatre on Oct. 17. The presentation was hosted by the Psychology and Nursing clubs at BC. According to Women in Distress, domestic violence can be defined as a pattern…Continue Reading BC’s Eighth Annual Women in Distress event a success

Discussion over Penny for Transportation at Village Square

Stephanie Sylvester Editor-in-Chief   The Funky Buddha kicked off its first political dinner of the fifth season on Oct. 10 to discuss Broward’s returning initiative: A Penny for Transportation. Broward County Commission District 6 and mayor of Hollywood, Beam Furr, and Opinion Page Editor for the Sun Sentinel, Rosemary O’Hara, engaged in insightful discussion regarding…Continue Reading Discussion over Penny for Transportation at Village Square

10 fall tv shows you don’t want to miss

Stephanie Sylvester Editor in chief   The fall season is made for cooler weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and delicious holiday food with your family. But it’s also made for finding time to snuggle up on the couch with a bag of potato chips to binge-watch your favorite TV shows that you have been waiting for…Continue Reading 10 fall tv shows you don’t want to miss

Does Andrew Gillum Really Want to Win?

Erick Mendez Staff Writer   This story has next to nothing to do with Republican Ron DeSantis. A true opposition to their competition would not risk placing their own credibility into doubt. Over the last few weeks Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has made suggestions and movements that bring his progressivism into question. Beginning with…Continue Reading Does Andrew Gillum Really Want to Win?

The original Predator is a must-see action, sci-fi flick

Elliot Tritto Staff Writer   If you were alone, hungry and trapped in a secluded jungle and having a giant, alien hunter tracking you with advanced technological advances, what would you do? Would you lure the hunter into a trap? Possibly, repeat his tactic to have the prey kill the predator? Perhaps, you’d let him…Continue Reading The original Predator is a must-see action, sci-fi flick

Cut the cord, save money with alternative cable options

Anabel Sanchez Online Editor   Have you ever stopped to think that you watch far less cable television than before? Perhaps you’ve even looked at your cable bill and wondered why you still bother? Or maybe even realized that out of the hundred-odd channels you have, you watch only a few of them? If so,…Continue Reading Cut the cord, save money with alternative cable options

Why beauty subscriptions are worth the extra expense

Doris Pace South Bureau Chief   Beauty subscriptions are great. They’re convenient, fun and a great way to try new brands and products. There are plenty of options with different price ranges and finding the right one can take a few tries so I’ve reviewed 3 boxes to help make your decision a little easier….Continue Reading Why beauty subscriptions are worth the extra expense

Local Groups and Clubs Congregate at Campus Safety Day On North Campus

Michael Gennaro North Bureau Chief   Campus Safety Day was recently held on North, Central , South and Miramar West Campuses, and local law enforcement, medical and military personnel gathered in the breezeway to pass out fliers and discuss campus safety and the resources available to all students at Broward College. September is National Campus…Continue Reading Local Groups and Clubs Congregate at Campus Safety Day On North Campus

An American Crisis: The Opioid Epidemic

Anabel Sanchez Online Editor   You turn on the news and there seems to be a new opioid-related story at every turn. You might have even heard of them glamorized in the latest chart-topping song, or you might have recently heard that one of your favorite celebrities has experienced an opioid-related overdose. How have opioids…Continue Reading An American Crisis: The Opioid Epidemic

Students learn importance of Constitution on Constitution Day

Elliot Tritto Staff Writer   What would you think as the most significant document in American History? The Declaration of Independence? The Emancipation Proclamation? The Voting Rights Act of 1965? To many Americans, the Constitution resides the most critical document by setting up laws that created the backbone of America. According to www.whitehouse.gov, “The Constitutional…Continue Reading Students learn importance of Constitution on Constitution Day