Year: 2018

BC takes #factchecking to a whole new level

Jacqueline Michaud Contributing Writer   When there is a will, there is a way. The will in 2016 was to help students improve their grades and understanding of two essential writing crafts- researching and citation checking. Through creating the Walk-In Research Clinic & Citation Check Event Program, BC South Campus Faculty Librarians Lori Albrizio and…Continue Reading BC takes #factchecking to a whole new level

New One Access app protects students’ accounts

Michelle Castano Staff Writer   Cyber security is definitely a major factor in present day society. With the use of smart phones, individuals are more connected than ever. We have phone applications for a myriad of functions, including banking, social media, and even dating apps. Facebook recently had a security breach, unwillingly releasing sensitive information…Continue Reading New One Access app protects students’ accounts

GSA hosts Art of the Drag to show gender performance

Michelle Castano Staff Writer   “Yass Queen” is now a modern day colloquialism. The phrase can be seen as positive reinforcement, even empowering; moreover, it can be applied to any gender. Gender can be defined as the state of being male or female, which is typically used with reference to social and cultural differences rather…Continue Reading GSA hosts Art of the Drag to show gender performance

BC’s Eighth Annual Women in Distress event a success

Michelle Castano Staff Writer   Broward College hosted its eighth annual Women in Distress presentation and Q & A in the South Campus Performing Cultural Arts Theatre on Oct. 17. The presentation was hosted by the Psychology and Nursing clubs at BC. According to Women in Distress, domestic violence can be defined as a pattern…Continue Reading BC’s Eighth Annual Women in Distress event a success

Discussion over Penny for Transportation at Village Square

Stephanie Sylvester Editor-in-Chief   The Funky Buddha kicked off its first political dinner of the fifth season on Oct. 10 to discuss Broward’s returning initiative: A Penny for Transportation. Broward County Commission District 6 and mayor of Hollywood, Beam Furr, and Opinion Page Editor for the Sun Sentinel, Rosemary O’Hara, engaged in insightful discussion regarding…Continue Reading Discussion over Penny for Transportation at Village Square

10 fall tv shows you don’t want to miss

Stephanie Sylvester Editor in chief   The fall season is made for cooler weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and delicious holiday food with your family. But it’s also made for finding time to snuggle up on the couch with a bag of potato chips to binge-watch your favorite TV shows that you have been waiting for…Continue Reading 10 fall tv shows you don’t want to miss

Does Andrew Gillum Really Want to Win?

Erick Mendez Staff Writer   This story has next to nothing to do with Republican Ron DeSantis. A true opposition to their competition would not risk placing their own credibility into doubt. Over the last few weeks Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has made suggestions and movements that bring his progressivism into question. Beginning with…Continue Reading Does Andrew Gillum Really Want to Win?

The original Predator is a must-see action, sci-fi flick

Elliot Tritto Staff Writer   If you were alone, hungry and trapped in a secluded jungle and having a giant, alien hunter tracking you with advanced technological advances, what would you do? Would you lure the hunter into a trap? Possibly, repeat his tactic to have the prey kill the predator? Perhaps, you’d let him…Continue Reading The original Predator is a must-see action, sci-fi flick

Cut the cord, save money with alternative cable options

Anabel Sanchez Online Editor   Have you ever stopped to think that you watch far less cable television than before? Perhaps you’ve even looked at your cable bill and wondered why you still bother? Or maybe even realized that out of the hundred-odd channels you have, you watch only a few of them? If so,…Continue Reading Cut the cord, save money with alternative cable options

Why beauty subscriptions are worth the extra expense

Doris Pace South Bureau Chief   Beauty subscriptions are great. They’re convenient, fun and a great way to try new brands and products. There are plenty of options with different price ranges and finding the right one can take a few tries so I’ve reviewed 3 boxes to help make your decision a little easier….Continue Reading Why beauty subscriptions are worth the extra expense