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The perfect summer, fall reads to get into now

Melaina Lawrence Staff Writer  In April, Netflix aired the first season of Heartstopper. Readers and nonreaders alike fell in love with the TV show, and while it is absolutely perfect, I must suggest that you dive into the graphic novels first. The series, by Alice Osman, is the perfect summer read. It features all the…Continue Reading The perfect summer, fall reads to get into now

New movies worth watching

Lachin Kerbabaeva Staff Writer  The sixth film in the dinosaur franchise Jurassic World Dominion hit theaters in June and still is running.   For anyone who has not seen it: the plot is the continuation of the story about Isla Nublar, which was destroyed. Meanwhile, some dinosaurs are transported to the mainland and break free. As…Continue Reading New movies worth watching

Cute or Problematic? Netflix’s Purple Hearts

Christy Joshy Social Media Editor  For a generation ruled by the desire for independence and free will, the “marriage of convenience” fictional trope in entertainment media is extremely popular. This trope presents two individuals who are usually not keen on the other but decide to enter marriage for personal benefit, not commitment and love. But…Continue Reading Cute or Problematic? Netflix’s Purple Hearts

Cleveland Clinic Summer Scholar Program

Maya Mohan North Bureau Chief The Cleveland Clinic Summer Scholar Program is a one-of-a-kind opportunity that allows rising seniors to immerse into the hospital setting and see what it is truly like to pursue a career in medicine. The Summer Scholar Program is offered in two sessions during the months of June and July for…Continue Reading Cleveland Clinic Summer Scholar Program

College Academy at Broward College has many benefits

Melaina Lawrence Staff Writer   Broward College is home to many gems. Among them, is College Academy. Full of bright and resourceful students, the small population interacts with the college’s staff, professors and organizations in an enriching and mutually beneficial connection.   Because College Academy caters to students who want to be academically challenged, some have shied…Continue Reading College Academy at Broward College has many benefits

Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Available at Broward College

Gabriella Small Editor-in-Chief Entering the job field after college tends to be a difficult feat for graduates regardless of their majors. Many do not have solid plans for the future after college, and some believe that they do not have a chance in the workforce at all. Broward College’s Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship program seeks to…Continue Reading Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Available at Broward College

International Partnerships- The Center for Global Education Allows Lima, Peru Residents toStudy in Broward College without Leaving the Country

Alessandra Claro Staff Writer As a community college, Broward College has various international partners from around the world. This college’s international partners include the countries of Bolivia, Brazil, China, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Peru, Spain, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. The Center for Global Education (CGE) program for Peru was approved by SACSCOC in 2010. In 2021,…Continue Reading International Partnerships- The Center for Global Education Allows Lima, Peru Residents toStudy in Broward College without Leaving the Country

Broward College Marketplace provides for students with necessities

Ryan Marin Central-Bureau-Chief At this time, many students may be struggling to pay for their basic food and hygiene needs. Sixty-one percent of Broward College students are suffering from some form of food insecurity, according to Gregory Adam Haile, President of Broward College, as said in a video on the BC website. Figuring out how…Continue Reading Broward College Marketplace provides for students with necessities

Students get hands-on experience at the Observer newspaper

Scarlett Valencia Pulido Online Editor   If you like writing, photography, graphic design, or page layout, you will definitely find something to do at The Observer. And, fun fact, you can work across all of them if you have various interests.   The Observer is Broward College’s bi-monthly newspaper. It gives students the opportunity to express themselves,…Continue Reading Students get hands-on experience at the Observer newspaper

Florida Lawmakers Foster Homophobia in Primary Level Classrooms

Yestin Arvin Gochuico – Staff Writer There’s a trend of Republicans restricting what students can and cannot learn in Florida, dangerously threading us towards primitivism. From systemic racism to gender discussions, lawmakers are abusing their seats to frantically reject reality, alienating various communities, now the LGBTQ+ community, in the education system. On March 28, 2022,…Continue Reading Florida Lawmakers Foster Homophobia in Primary Level Classrooms