Day: March 2, 2019

Time travel to the 16th Century at Ren Fest

Michael Gennaro North Bureau Chief Kings, princesses, jesters and courtesans wearing elaborate costumes push by you in the crowd. A knight walks by munching a gigantic turkey leg. The sounds of cannon fire and horses can be vaguely heard in the distance. You are not a visitor to the 16th century, but to South Florida’s…Continue Reading Time travel to the 16th Century at Ren Fest

Your guide to the NBA All-Star game

Elliot Tritto Central Bureau Chief As a basketball fan, the NBA All-Star Weekend is the most fun and explosive part of the season.  This is where all the best players put their differences aside and have a relaxed weekend to showcase their talent. From Feb. 15–17 of this year, we were delighted to have the…Continue Reading Your guide to the NBA All-Star game

III Points music festival comes to Magic City

Michelle Castano      Editor-in-Chief Music, art installations and lights oh my! III Points Music festival took place in Wynwood [Miami] from Feb. 15-17. The Wynwood neighborhood is known for its decorated murals that have been graced with artworks from artists including Audrey Kawasaki and Shepard Fairey [OBEY movement].   According to III Points, this…Continue Reading III Points music festival comes to Magic City

Herb crusted salmon just for you!

Priscila Rego Contributing Writer Growing up with a Family that comes from Spain, I learned to love eating Seafood, it’s so fresh. There is something about food that comes from the Ocean; it just tastes so rich and delicious. Salmon per say is probably my favorite Fish to eat, if you bake is at the…Continue Reading Herb crusted salmon just for you!

The 2019 Grammy Awards: We are music

Frandsly Mere Contributing Writer “Together, #WeAreMusic.” The Grammys have lived and breathed this quote for a whopping 61 years and will continue to do so as wonderful new talent breeds into the industry.  The Grammy awards presented by the Recording Academy are a token of recognition and celebration of the greatness and deep accomplishments in…Continue Reading The 2019 Grammy Awards: We are music

Throwing shades: Are makeup brands diverse enough?

Anabel Sanchez Online Editor   After decades of frustration, beauty companies have finally turned a new leaf. Makeup lovers of color are finally seeing the results of years of pleading to beauty brands to include more shades that fit them. Whether it be in Sephora, Ulta, Target, or Walmart, when one turns to the beauty…Continue Reading Throwing shades: Are makeup brands diverse enough?

Spoken Artistry and Stories: Slam Poet, Pages Matam

Thandie Brown Staff Writer The College Affairs and Student Engagement Department has plenty of events for the students at Broward College to attend this Black History Month and featured well-known vocal artist Pages Matam, for a mid-afternoon Slam Poetry experience. The Cameroonian Creative opens the stage with transparency and incorporates a tone of liberation into…Continue Reading Spoken Artistry and Stories: Slam Poet, Pages Matam

Sweet Valentine: BC’s game show and love panel

Anabel Sanchez Online Editor Just after midday on February 14, BC students were treated to a special Valentine’s Day event.  Organized by BC’s Psychology Club and the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) in association with Kappa Delta Pi, the Valentine’s Day Game Show & Love Panel event featured a couples’ competition and an organized panel…Continue Reading Sweet Valentine: BC’s game show and love panel

Broward College Speaker Series: Marlee Matlin

Michelle Castano Editor-in-Chief Marlee Matlin is known for many of her achievements. Aside from winning a best actress Oscar for her movie portrayal of Sarah in “Children of Lesser God,” she is also an established author, activist and mother of four. Having lost her hearing at 18-months-old, Matlin has overcome struggles, discrimination and even a…Continue Reading Broward College Speaker Series: Marlee Matlin

BC President Hail gets real during Real Talk event

Daniela Jaramillo Photographer Broward College President Gregory Adam Haile, Esq.hosted Real Talk recently on South Campus as a way for students to get direct access to him.  The event was held in an informal setting to help foster an atmosphere in which students can freely share feedback about their experience at the College. “The most…Continue Reading BC President Hail gets real during Real Talk event