By Zachary Spring spriz@mail.broward.edu As college students, we all need as many resources as possible to succeed, so even if you don’t see yourself using Handshake, I hope that this article can and will inspire you to tell others about it. Handshake is an online career network connecting students with companies in search of employees….Continue Reading Handshake Shakes up the Job Seeking Industry
Table Tennis Takes Center Stage: Ping Pong Tournament on Campus a Hit
By Karisma Polly pollk11@mail.broward.edu Students gathered on Broward College’s Central Campus for a high-stakes ping pong tournament, perched at the edge of their seats as the fast-paced matches spotlighted the school’s robust intramural and recreational sports program. The Grand Slam Ping Pong Tournament engaged with students and offered them the opportunity to showcase their skills…Continue Reading Table Tennis Takes Center Stage: Ping Pong Tournament on Campus a Hit
Charming Gals Act I
By Ehaghalo Osaiyuwu osaie@mail.broward.edu Note from the editor: This is the first part of a story that the Observer will be posting over 3 issues. To continue the story, make sure to come back for the next issue of the Observer !!! Charming Gals: Act I Camellia always thought of herself as an optimist. However, now…Continue Reading Charming Gals Act I
SWE: The New Engineering Club Supporting Women
By Oona Hirvonen hirvo@mail.broward.edu Did you know that only 15% of the engineering workforce is made up of women, compared to the larger 85% of men? Not only that, but many women are discouraged from pursuing a career in any STEM-oriented field. That is why a new club called the Society of Women Engineers (SWE),…Continue Reading SWE: The New Engineering Club Supporting Women
PlutoHacks Blast!
By Max Fajardo fajac7@mail.broward.edu It’s October, meaning it’s the season of spooky scares and breezy days here in Florida. But ghastly ghouls and wicked witches aren’t the only ones cooking up something this Halloween season.—Broward College’s Central Campus announced the start of the 2025 PlutoHacks, an electrifying Hackathon event hosted by the IT and Engineering…Continue Reading PlutoHacks Blast!
The Roundtable: A Group of Mentors for the Next Generation
By Alex Muñoz Natale munoa78@mail.broward.edu On Friday, September 26th, four College Academy at Broward College professors held the first meeting for The Roundtable. Inspired by their experiences as young men in college, Professors Michael O’Neill, Jonathan O’Neill, Mario Desrosiers, and Jason Aiken created this group to become mentors to a new generation of gentlemen. Throughout…Continue Reading The Roundtable: A Group of Mentors for the Next Generation
Broward College’s Club Community Shines with the Help of Katie Chueire Rivera
By Valeria De Miguel demiv2@mail.broward.edu Broward College has a dazzling community of clubs that are warm and welcoming to everyone. There are clubs for LEGO lovers, for people passionate about blood donation, for aspiring engineers, for those seeking mental health support, and many more. Together, they create a vibrant mosaic of student life. None of…Continue Reading Broward College’s Club Community Shines with the Help of Katie Chueire Rivera
Healing With Selena Gomez
By Melissa Eugene eugem33@mail.broward.edu Being a 2000s baby, I think most of us grew up knowing who Selena Gomez is. But for those who might need a refresher: Selena starred in beloved childhood shows like Barney & Friends, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and Wizards of Waverly Place. Her fame began early, and…Continue Reading Healing With Selena Gomez
The Profit Behind the Trend: Why the Algorithm Is Not Designed for You, but for Your Clicks
By Amaya McCullumm mccua31@mail.broward.edu In February of 2023, a 15-year-old boy named Zackery Nazario lost his life after attempting the popular trend on TikTok, known as “Subway surfing”. Like the video game, the idea was to try and ride on top of or on the side of a moving subway car. Though it might seem…Continue Reading The Profit Behind the Trend: Why the Algorithm Is Not Designed for You, but for Your Clicks
Meet the Professor: Dr. Jonathan Oneill
By Donovan Macias macid14@mail.broward.edu Dr. Jonathan Oneill was born on September 11, 1981. He spent his childhood life in two nations — the United States (his father’s home country) and Guatemala (his mother’s home country) — though he spent his later youth in the United States. He resided in Michigan for middle school and high…Continue Reading Meet the Professor: Dr. Jonathan Oneill