Year: 2020

How Black language in America can tell stories of a culture

Thandie Brown Online Editor Emmy-nominated, decade-transcending, culturally engrained is Walt Wolfram’s film, “Talking Black in America – The Language and Life Project.” Traveling fluidly through the complexities of Black language – its birth, influence, code, application and/or similarity to other diasporas of African descent – the delivery of this 60-minute film is one that leaves…Continue Reading How Black language in America can tell stories of a culture

Stressors of rising student debt: facts that shape our future

Observer Staff   Our newsroom is made up of people who range from dual enrollment to those returning from professional careers and entirely different lives as students, once more. To survive you must earn, to thrive you must work, but success depends on how we break our bread – crumbs. Looking at student debt is…Continue Reading Stressors of rising student debt: facts that shape our future

Men’s Seahawks takes down Miami Dade College

Noel Cabrera Sports Editor “Coach told us from the beginning, we got to play hard no matter what,” said sophomore guard Andre Anderson in an interview with The Observer. “Playing hard and creating plays is what we need in order to win.” The Seahawks have headed into the second half of the season consisting of…Continue Reading Men’s Seahawks takes down Miami Dade College

Uighur Muslims In China: Is This The Beginning Of A Second Holocaust?

Renée Darbonne North Bureau Chief The Uighur Muslims are a Turkic ethnic group predominantly residing in Xinjiang. Uighurs speak various dialects of two languages divided by the remnants of two independent republics. There are roughly 11 million Uighur Muslims living in the mountainous region of northwest China formally known as Xinjiang. Currently, there are Uighur Muslims…Continue Reading Uighur Muslims In China: Is This The Beginning Of A Second Holocaust?

Weathering With You and how Anime can steal your heart

Anobb Hyancinth Staff Writer  Trying to escape a busy week, I found myself rushing to the theater on a gray Thursday afternoon. It thundered and rained sporadically and I was barely able to get inside without getting wet. The movie was a bit empty, having shown for weeks already, making darkness the only thing keeping…Continue Reading Weathering With You and how Anime can steal your heart

A deeper look into Netflix series about Aaron Hernandez

Sam Pinchevshy III Contributing Writer As a man who’s name tells a story of its own, the life of Aaron Hernandez is one that a great deal of sports fans are familiar with. In Netflix’s highly anticipated three-part docuseries, “Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez,” the heart-wrenching story of the downfall of one of…Continue Reading A deeper look into Netflix series about Aaron Hernandez

Who is Jen Perelman for FL Congressional District 23?

Erick Mendez Staff Writer As voters will have their eyes on the 2020 election, it is my pleasure to interact with grassroots candidates running for Congress. To provide some background, Jennifer Perelman is a first-time contender for Florida’s District-23, a position in the United States House of Representatives that has been held by long-time incumbent…Continue Reading Who is Jen Perelman for FL Congressional District 23?

BC’s baseball player to keep an eye on: Logan Reidel

Curtis Michaud Staff Writer As the start of the Broward College men’s baseball season is underway, we look into one of their impact players freshman outfielder Logan Riedel. A marketing major, Riedel has the desire and commitment to perfect his craft on the field, so one day he could have the opportunity to sign with…Continue Reading BC’s baseball player to keep an eye on: Logan Reidel

Donuts with the Dean on Central Campus

Elliot Tritto Central Bureau Chief  At one point in our lives, we will either follow or become a leader. Whether that title stands as a manager, boss, general or head chef, we see leaders everywhere. Often, leadership endures some of life’s most significant challenges and strengths, yet only a few can master this art. These…Continue Reading Donuts with the Dean on Central Campus

Political Science club discusses issues affecting election

Ryan Marin South Bureau Chief With the 2020 election soon approaching, now is the time for students to get involved and informed. When voting, it is essential that people are informed about the candidates and vote for a candidate that aligns with their views. Sadly, young people in America are often uninformed about the political…Continue Reading Political Science club discusses issues affecting election