Category: BC Spotlight

Broward’s Honors College Gives Serious Students Serious Benefits

Gabriella Small – Layout Editor Many students at Broward College are diligent, hard workers who come from many walks of life and juggle the hardships of everyday life with their studies. Some students, however, want to spice up their academic life by adding in an extra challenge that can test their learning abilities to the…Continue Reading Broward’s Honors College Gives Serious Students Serious Benefits

Students Get Creative in the 4th Wall Theater club

Leonardo Lopez – Staff Writer The 4th Wall club is open to both theatre majors and other students interested in becoming a member of Broward College’s Theatre department. The club plans to transition their online Zoom meetings to the South Campus later this year. The 4th Wall club specializes in supporting the activities of the…Continue Reading Students Get Creative in the 4th Wall Theater club

Cares act provides help for new students in need

Ryan Marin – Staff Writer The federally funded Cares Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund has provided relief for students who need financial assistance due to the impact of Covid-19. The funding can be used for costs related to attending college, such as tuition, fees, books, and a computer, or for personal living expenses like housing, food,…Continue Reading Cares act provides help for new students in need

Broward College RECEIVES $30 Million gift to Broward UP

Ryan Marin – Staff Writer On June 15, Broward College received a $30 million donation from Mackenzie Scott, former wife of Jeff Bezos. This donation is a small part of Scott’s $2.7 billion donation to 286 organizations. Scott put out a blog post with this donation, discussing how she, her husband Dan Jewett, and a…Continue Reading Broward College RECEIVES $30 Million gift to Broward UP

Success resources and tips to help you through finals, your school career

Jessica Kladerman – Editor-in-Chief As students sign up for classes this fall, they may have noticed more face-to-face options for certain classes that meet on campus during scheduled class times. Broward College, commonly referred to as BC, is taking precautions to move into Phase 3 of its COVID-19 Action Plan. In Phase 3 the goal…Continue Reading Success resources and tips to help you through finals, your school career

How Broward College inspired hope through the time of COVID-19

Editorial Observer Staff Walking through the courtyard in the direction of our first classes, anticipation awaits as we prepare for a new semester with each step we take. The sun is beaming, there are barely any clouds in the sky, and we can feel the wisp of the cool air dancing through our hair. It…Continue Reading How Broward College inspired hope through the time of COVID-19

Black History Month: Knowledge is Power Trivia Contest

Leonardo Lopez Contributing Writer Gerald Ford, the 38th president of the United States, officially recognized February as Black History Month in 1976. Since then, the month has been dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the contributions and accomplishments that African Americans have had on the nation. However, with the Covid-19 pandemic and the current practice of…Continue Reading Black History Month: Knowledge is Power Trivia Contest

Success Resources and tips to help you through finals,your school career

Gabriella Small Layout Editor With the Spring Term ending, many students are scrambling about to try and squeeze out those last few assignments and look for ways they can properly digest all the content they need to know for their final exams. Although it may seem impossible to catch up now, there are many resources…Continue Reading Success Resources and tips to help you through finals,your school career

Broward College mentoring program provides guidance to students in need

Ryan Marin Staff Writer College can be a culture shock. For the first time, students have complete control over what classes they take, what days they have class, and how often they attend those classes.  With this comes a multitude of challenges; students often struggle with managing their time effectively and maintaining the high level…Continue Reading Broward College mentoring program provides guidance to students in need

Mariana Vejar, a student with a passion for education

Camellia Baki  News Editor Mariana Vejar is who anyone would describe as the quintessential American college student. She has just turned twenty, is studying full-time, and has big plans for her future. However, there is something that makes Vejar distinct from her peers.  “My mother is very independent and strong, like a boss, while my…Continue Reading Mariana Vejar, a student with a passion for education