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Broward College’s own major league champion

Okelo Pena Contributing Writer Broward College has an alumnus who is a World Series champion and MLB starter. Before becoming a starting pitcher in the majors apart of a rotating bullpen, Mike Fiers, a local product from Deerfield Beach High School, enrolled at Broward back in 2004. Fiers tried out and signed on to play…Continue Reading Broward College’s own major league champion

Applying for a federal work study job 101

Stephanie Sylvester Copy Editor The Federal Work-Study program is a program that provides employment to students with financial need. In order to qualify for Federal Work-Study, one must be eligible for Financial Aid. Some schools and departments may set additional requirements in regards to work experience, GPA, or major.  Before applying to a work-study job,…Continue Reading Applying for a federal work study job 101

Within our backyard: the reality of human trafficking

Thandie Brown Staff Writer As of January 2018, The Florida Department of Health estimated that more than 20 million men, women and children around the world are victims of human trafficking; Florida is ranked as the third highest trafficking destination in the country. South Campus speech professor, Professor Cornelius Brownlee and member of the Statewide…Continue Reading Within our backyard: the reality of human trafficking

A divine panel on Black Greek letter organizations

Stephanie Sylvester Copy Editor History Professor Dr. Robert Morris hosted an event Thursday, Feb. 28 in efforts to raise awareness of the roles the nine Black Greek-Lettered sororities and fraternities play in communities worldwide. The panel consisted of five intellectual sorority and fraternity members who spoke eloquently to students and faculty members on their experiences….Continue Reading A divine panel on Black Greek letter organizations

BC Speaker Series: Terry Bradshaw talks football, faith, perseverance

Michael Gennaro  North Bureau Chief Four-time Super Bowl Champion, two-time Super Bowl MVP, football analyst, motivational speaker and best-selling author. Terry Bradshaw’s resume is as diverse as it is illustrious. On March 11, Bradshaw came to the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for Performing Arts to deliver a fiery, impassioned speech on his career,…Continue Reading BC Speaker Series: Terry Bradshaw talks football, faith, perseverance

Time travel to the 16th Century at Ren Fest

Michael Gennaro North Bureau Chief Kings, princesses, jesters and courtesans wearing elaborate costumes push by you in the crowd. A knight walks by munching a gigantic turkey leg. The sounds of cannon fire and horses can be vaguely heard in the distance. You are not a visitor to the 16th century, but to South Florida’s…Continue Reading Time travel to the 16th Century at Ren Fest

Your guide to the NBA All-Star game

Elliot Tritto Central Bureau Chief As a basketball fan, the NBA All-Star Weekend is the most fun and explosive part of the season.  This is where all the best players put their differences aside and have a relaxed weekend to showcase their talent. From Feb. 15–17 of this year, we were delighted to have the…Continue Reading Your guide to the NBA All-Star game

III Points music festival comes to Magic City

Michelle Castano      Editor-in-Chief Music, art installations and lights oh my! III Points Music festival took place in Wynwood [Miami] from Feb. 15-17. The Wynwood neighborhood is known for its decorated murals that have been graced with artworks from artists including Audrey Kawasaki and Shepard Fairey [OBEY movement].   According to III Points, this…Continue Reading III Points music festival comes to Magic City