Camellia Baki News Editor Nearing the 53rd anniversary of Dr. Martin King Luther’s assassination, it is clear that the United States remains filled with issues regarding racial equality. From the reignition of Black Lives Matter to the inequality in the healthcare system that COVID-19 exposed, it forces many to question whether MLK’s dream remained just…Continue Reading Student Village Square: Has America Done Enough to Achieve Racial Justice?
What’s your New Year’s Resolutions this year?
Sarah Leyva Features Editor Every year most of us always have our own New Year’s resolutions, although a majority of us don’t end up finishing them we still set them every year. After talking to some peers here at Broward College I was able to ask them what their New Year’s resolutions are and what…Continue Reading What’s your New Year’s Resolutions this year?
Black Lives Matter: From 2013 to now
Camellia Baki News Editor In June of 2020, it took eight minutes to reignite a movement that would cause millions of Americans to take to the streets, demanding change. The man at the center of it all, George Floyd, had his death caught on film after his neck was knelt on by Minneapolis police officer…Continue Reading Black Lives Matter: From 2013 to now
Life before and after the ICE policy: The voice of a BC International Student
Ashley Brittania Bryan Contributing Writer A global pandemic caused major disruption to life’s normal proceedings. It has also resulted in the closure of Broward College’s campuses and many other college campuses nationwide. This forced many institutions to resort to remote or online learning platforms with a completely virtual learning experience. For international students however, that…Continue Reading Life before and after the ICE policy: The voice of a BC International Student
Part 2: Maintaining your mental health
Arianna Allen Online and Podcast Editor As Broward College Seahawks prepare to be successful for the fall semester, it is important that students are aware of ways to maintain their mental health. We discussed in Part One: Understanding what mental health is in the midst of chaos, what mental health is to grasp a clearer…Continue Reading Part 2: Maintaining your mental health
Apps That Will Help You Save Money During This Pandemic
Kayla Marie Rodriguez Contributing Writer These are trying times not only for the entire world, but also our bank accounts and our pockets. I don’t know about everyone else, but I have been online shopping more than I ever thought I could during this pandemic. My family can say the same as well. After (what…Continue Reading Apps That Will Help You Save Money During This Pandemic
Hurricane Laura: A devastating storm and how you can help
Ryan Marin Bureau Chief Living in Florida, we all know the power and ability to destroy that hurricanes possess. We all can remember hurricanes such as Wilma, Irma, and Andrew and how dangerous they were. Thus, it is why Floridians were so relieved when Hurricane Laura, a category 4 hurricane, swerved to the left and…Continue Reading Hurricane Laura: A devastating storm and how you can help
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
ICE’s now rescinded policy for international students
Ashley BrittaniaContributing Writer The coronavirus pandemic has caused major disruption in the normal proceedings of everyday activities. It has forced a shutdown on the major economic activities for which a country runs. This meant the closure of schools of all academic levels and forced all students and staff to transition to an online platform of…Continue Reading ICE’s now rescinded policy for international students
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