Naomi Volcy – Central Bureau Chief The Board of Trustees meeting was held March 29 on Broward College’s South Campus. The Board of Trustees, as described on the Broward College’s Board of Trustee webpage, are community leaders with diverse backgrounds that provide leadership to the college and its activities. In this meeting, various issues and…Continue Reading Students Address Concerns at Recent Board of Trustees Meeting
Books to “Spring” Into in the upcoming weeks
Colette Tamburini – Staff Writer Spring has finally arrived in South Florida! Clear skies, blooming flowers, and of course, the ever-looming time of cramming in homework, projects and studying for those midterm/final exams. These next few weeks are going to be a lot for many students, which is why it is a good idea to…Continue Reading Books to “Spring” Into in the upcoming weeks
Where will the Defenders shows go now that they have left Netflix?
Scarlett Valencia – Staff Writer Marvel TV Series have officially left Netflix. The company partnered with the comic giant back in 2012 and produced six fan-favorite shows, including Jessica Jones, The Punisher, and Iron Fist. These action shows had been on the platform ever since their release. However, many fans here in Florida were surprised…Continue Reading Where will the Defenders shows go now that they have left Netflix?
Top 3 Movies to Watch in March at the Cinema
Lachin Kerbabaeva – Online Editor On March 4, the long-awaited film The Batman by Matt Reeves was released. The inimitable Robert Pattinson played the leading role. The director promised to show a completely new version of Bruce Wayne and the “darkest” film about Gotham City. Billionaire Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson) is called the “Prince of Gotham.”…Continue Reading Top 3 Movies to Watch in March at the Cinema
Women Owned Businesses are Prospering, Including Sweetie’s Italian Ice
Maya Mohan – North Bureau Chief Women’s History Month is about celebrating the achievements and accomplishments of women throughout history. Today, according to the National Association of Women Business Owners, more than 11.6 million businesses in the United States are owned by women. A number that keeps increasing as we progress through time. It’s not…Continue Reading Women Owned Businesses are Prospering, Including Sweetie’s Italian Ice
K-pop’s “Perfect Body” Comes with Big Responsibility
Christy Joshy – Social Media Editor What is the “perfect” body? Though this may be a differing opinion for many, in South Korea, the standard is stern. Women are expected to maintain thin, frail-like figures, while men are preferred to be lean and muscular–but not too muscular. This rigid ideal is enforced to the extreme…Continue Reading K-pop’s “Perfect Body” Comes with Big Responsibility
Women’s Film Fest on Central Discusses Unique Issues
Naomi Volcy – Central Bureau Chief The Women’s Film Fest, which was hosted by Central Campus’s Student Government, was an opportunity for students to watch short films that discussed unique issues with women as the focal point. The three films featured were: Death Metal Grandma, Pauline and a TEDx Talk by Sue Austin. The event…Continue Reading Women’s Film Fest on Central Discusses Unique Issues
BC’s Study Abroad Programs Reopened for the Summer and Fall Semesters
Gabriella Small – Design Editor Countless college students around the globe dream to one day study abroad and experience a culture they have always dreamed of partaking in. Traveling to Peru, taking a trek to Machu Pichu, taste-testing its unique cuisine, and learning more about the rich cultures birthed in the country all while taking…Continue Reading BC’s Study Abroad Programs Reopened for the Summer and Fall Semesters
Black Leaders in Education Inspire Change in Broward College Students
Megan Vineberg – Editor-In-Chief The Minority Teacher’s Association brings us the Black Leaders In Education meeting in honor of Black History Month. The Minority Teacher Association began as a conversation between the host and one of his students who expressed his observation in the school systems of not seeing enough representation across the board. The…Continue Reading Black Leaders in Education Inspire Change in Broward College Students
Republicans Crack Down on Critical Race Theory Through Misguided Context and Semantics
Yestin Arvin Gochuico– Staff Writer Politically divisive and anti-American—Republicans say Critical Race Theory (CRT) has infiltrated public institutions by teaching historically inaccurate events and indoctrinating people to be against core American values. But CRT isn’t driving a wedge in society, unlike they say. Introduced during the first half of January 2022, the new Senate Bill…Continue Reading Republicans Crack Down on Critical Race Theory Through Misguided Context and Semantics