Michelle Castano Staff Writer “If you follow your passion, your dreams will come true,” stated Sociology professor Dr. Robert Gallagher. Hailing from Ohio, Dr. Gallagher, once an accounting major, had an inspiring professor during his junior year of college at Cleveland State University that made him change his major to Sociology. Broward College students have…Continue Reading Sociology professor encourages students
Michelle Castano Staff Writer Out of approximately 3,005 counties in the United States, Miami Dade is number one for new HIV cases, followed by Broward County. So with this epidemic in our community, how are we educating ourselves on such issues? On Tuesday, Oct. 23 GSA hosted a discussion in regards to this increasing…Continue Reading Let’s talk about safe sex, baby
Anabel Sanchez Online Editor On Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Broward County South’s Student Life department and Henderson Student Counseling Services held a special meeting regarding student safety. Narrated by Frank Pallavicini, overviews on relevant topics such as sexual misconduct, reactions to violence and abuse, sexual abuse and identifying abusive relationships were discussed along with…Continue Reading Students learn about staying safe on campus
Gillum, DeSantis bring fiery debate to BC’s Bailey Hall…Continue Reading Gillum, DeSantis bring fiery debate to BC’s Bailey Hall
Liana Martell Contributing Writer A showcase of stories were presented through dances which highlighted the unheard voices and experiences of colored women within hair salons, stereotypical beauty standards and the society in which they live in. From Brooklyn, New York to South Florida, the non-profit dance company, Urban Bush Women, presented their most recent…Continue Reading Urban Bush Women performs at Bailey Hall
Michelle Castano Staff Writer “Yass Queen” is now a modern day colloquialism. The phrase can be seen as positive reinforcement, even empowering; moreover, it can be applied to any gender. Gender can be defined as the state of being male or female, which is typically used with reference to social and cultural differences rather…Continue Reading GSA hosts Art of the Drag to show gender performance
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
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
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
Michael Gennaro North Bureau Chief Lisa Hamp, a survivor of the Virginia Tech Massacre that occurred on April 16, 2007, visited North Campus on Sept. 27 to share her first-hand account about how she survived the shooting and how she learned to cope afterwards. Hamp, who was a junior at Virginia Tech at the…Continue Reading How I survived an active shooter: Lisa Hamp shares story