Category: BC Spotlight

How Broward College is taking on eSports

Ryan Marin Bureau Chief For far too long, American colleges have been behind the eight ball on one of the fastest growing sports in the world: eSports. eSports, where people compete in different video games, is a sport that has been exploding over the past few years. With just under 400 million eSports enthusiasts and…Continue Reading How Broward College is taking on eSports

Part One: Understanding Mental Health in the Midst of Chaos

Arianna AllenOnline and Podcast Editor On Jan. 1, 2020, who would have thought that seven months into this year that our world would be in the midst of a pandemic, our country would be in the fight for justice and human hearts would be filled with uncertainty and fear.  In a recent Instagram poll that…Continue Reading Part One: Understanding Mental Health in the Midst of Chaos

BC students and staffs adapting to Remote Learning

Curtis MichaudNews Editor “This pandemic has helped me realize the importance of cherishing the finer things in life and to not take anything for granted because at any moment it can be taken away,” said Sophomore student Paolina Clement. Ever since mid-March the world as we seem to know it to be suddenly took a…Continue Reading BC students and staffs adapting to Remote Learning

The Black Lives Matter Movement

Dolores VilStaff Writer George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade Ahmaud Arbery, Attatiana Jefferson, Michelle Cusseaux, Trayvon Martin, Aura Rosser, Stephon Clark, Botham Jean, Philandro Castille, Alton Sterling, Freddie Gray, Mike Brown, Janisha Fonville, Eric Garner, Akai Gurley, Gabriella Nevarez, Tamir Rice, Elijah McClain, Tanisha Anderson, Walter Scott, Alton Sterling Charleena Lyles and Sandra Bland. The…Continue Reading The Black Lives Matter Movement

What was Broward College’s First Step in the Right Direction to Combat the Racial War?

Arianna Allen Online and Podcast Editor Broward College came together as one community on Friday, June 5, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. through a virtual Student Town Hall for students, faculty, and staff to attend in regards to the racial injustice that our country has been facing. According to the Student Services email…Continue Reading What was Broward College’s First Step in the Right Direction to Combat the Racial War?

The crisis of Black maternity: education and wellness

Thandie Brown Online Editor “I only know what they told me; I thought maybe it was my fault.” These are the first phrases to leave the mouth of Jenese Rasberry as she recalls the unmemorable birth of her last child. Medicinal history is dependent upon trial and error. A relationship sometimes seen as non-symbiotic, or…Continue Reading The crisis of Black maternity: education and wellness

Chick-N-Grill to be replaced on South Campus

Thandie Brown Online Editor Student voices have different ways of being accessed in institutional settings. For example, surveys, online forums, chats, face-to-face discussions, meetings, etc. In the age of social media, issues about student resources are often accompanied by complaints. They are noted, but the delivery is more so impersonal. To combat the dilemmas that…Continue Reading Chick-N-Grill to be replaced on South Campus

Tennis Team Continues Its Dominance

Curtis Michaud Staff Writer As the Broward College Women’s Tennis Team 2020 season is already underway, Head Coach Marlena Hall is looking forward to the progress these highly motivated and skilled women can produce. Another season where Coach Hall hopes with exceptional communication on the court and preparing mentally each day will make another run…Continue Reading Tennis Team Continues Its Dominance

Muhammad Ali, An American Hero

Renee Darbonne North Bureau Chief Muhammad Ali was a renowned boxer and activist who for decades used his talent to promote black pride as well as a way to show his dedication and appreciation for the Nation of Islam. In the ring, Ali was vicious, graceful and outspoken. These are traits that he remains to…Continue Reading Muhammad Ali, An American Hero

If I Don’t Make it I Love You: How survivors cope

Renee Darbonne North Bureau Chief Alex Shachter was an honors student who loved marching band, basketball and bothering his sister. Joaquin Oliver was an avid sportsman loved by everyone for his dedication to fairness and equality. Helena Ramay was a model student involved in numerous activities and cared immensely about human rights. These are a…Continue Reading If I Don’t Make it I Love You: How survivors cope