Category: BC Spotlight

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

Annual journalism boot camp inspires students

Breauna Johnson Contributing Writer When you think of a boot camp you think of working out your body, struggling in the mud and rain to become stronger for your future goals. Where Professor Jennifer Shapiro’s Journalism Boot Camp has an absence of running in the rain and mud, there is an ambition to help get…Continue Reading Annual journalism boot camp inspires students

Getting students involved with Black Student Union

Ryan Marin South Bureau Chief The discussion at Broward College on subjects such as obstacles the black community face, systemic racism, the black-white wealth gap, is alive and kicking, thanks to Black Student Union. Black Student Union, also known as BSU, is a student-centered club where black students come together to have intellectual conversations on…Continue Reading Getting students involved with Black Student Union

Open mic event on South draws students in

Dolores Vil Staff Writer  Broward College’s South Campus Arts, Humanities, Communications and Design Department (AHCD) continues to pump out diverse events held on campus. While attending Voices: Open Mic, the talents BC students are gifted with were seen and heard for 2 hours in the early afternoon. From vocals to drums, the crowd was appeased….Continue Reading Open mic event on South draws students in

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

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

Khalid Johnson wins BC NBA 2K20 championship

Elliot Tritto Central Bureau Chief  On Jan. 28, Broward College South Campus hosted the 2020 NBA 2K20 College-Wide Tournament. For those unfamiliar with NBA 2K20, it’s a video game where NBA fans can play as their favorite teams and players. As Ben Vollmer from IGN states in his NBA 2K20 review, “On the court, NBA 2K20 is a…Continue Reading Khalid Johnson wins BC NBA 2K20 championship

BC alum in the spotlight over Astros cheating scandal

Noel Cabrera Sports Editor Broward College athletics has a countless number of alumni who have gone on to bigger and better things in sports like playing at the professional level. One name that stands out that could be considered most recent is Oakland Athletics pitcher Mike Fiers, who has been in the media scene quite…Continue Reading BC alum in the spotlight over Astros cheating scandal