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My South Florida Music Binge Journey in Quarantine Chapter Two: Darling Fire ignites the flame to start our Music Journey

Posted on June 3, 2020 by The Observer - Broward College

Elliot Tritto Central Bureau Chief Living in South Florida under self-isolation presents many challenges. Unanswered questions lead to an open mind to which escaping from reality plays an important role to stay sane. One method that helps includes finding a selection of local bands to listen to. As I’ve previously stated in the first chapter of My South Florida Music

BC Students Expect Financial Relief Aid

Posted on May 27, 2020 by The Observer - Broward College

Curtis Michaud News Editor “I was laid off because of COVID-19 for about two months now and paying for things has been a hassle,” said Broward College (BC) student Paulina Clement, who is studying to become a social worker, and is one of many BC students who is affected by the pandemic. As Florida enters the early stages of phase

Broward’s Men’s Basketball commits three players to Division I programs

Posted on May 15, 2020 by The Observer - Broward College

Noel Cabrera Editor in Chief Broward College Men’s Basketball team recently announced the commitments of three sophomores that will go on to play at Division 1 collegiate programs. Guard Darien Jenkins committed to Texas State, forward DeAndre Pinckney committed to Southern Miss, and forward/center Jongkor Ajongo committed to Chicago State. These three players played a huge role in the Seahawks

The NFL Draft just went virtual

Posted on May 13, 2020 by The Observer - Broward College

Noel Cabrera Editor in Chief Amongst all this pandemic and crisis, the NFL Draft came and went and it couldn’t have gone any smoother. There was a great deal of high tension and nervousness on how the draft would go as the draft was conducted virtually for the first time ever due to COVID-19. We all hope the NFL never

Coronavirus impacts Broward College graduates

Posted on April 22, 2020 by The Observer - Broward College

Barbara Ortiz Staff Writer One of the many rites of passage moments a student needs to experience is to feel rewarded for their efforts in school. They spent the last few years studying late at night, disorganized their sleep schedule, and skipping out on having fun with friends. Students risked all these things and more to earn something that cannot

Elections office visits Broward to inform students

Posted on March 27, 2020 by The Observer - Broward College

Ryan Marin South Bureau Chief With the Florida Democratic and Republican Primary on March 17, it is important that students know when, where and how to vote. The Political Science Club collaborated with the Broward County Supervisor of Election’s voter outreach office to make sure that students can get informed about the process. Led by John Way, Public Services Director

Muhammad Ali, An American Hero

Posted on March 23, 2020 by The Observer - Broward College

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 be well known for. However,

Getting students involved with Black Student Union

Posted on March 23, 2020 by The Observer - Broward College

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 important issues and matters that

Pizza and politics offers food for thought

Posted on March 23, 2020 by The Observer - Broward College

Renee Darbonne North Bureau Chief The North Campus Student Government Association hosted a Pizza and Politics event on Feb 4. The purpose of this event was to create an environment that promotes a free-flowing discussion led by either a professor, student or prominent political figure. The pizza is complimentary to create a comfortable space within the coffeehouse for students to

What are political primaries and what they mean for voters

Posted on March 23, 2020 by The Observer - Broward College

Erick Mendez Staff Writer Political Primaries are contests that take place at more than one point of election year before November. A Presidential Primary is an election that narrows down which candidate running for the oval office directly from a group of multiple people will make it to the general election representing their identified political party. Think of it as

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