Year: 2025

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!

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 

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

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 

More Than Glitter: The Human Truths in Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl.

By Valeria De Miguel  demiv2@mail.broward.edu  Image courtesy of Variety  The world of pop culture was completely shattered on Friday, October 3rd, when Miss Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. This album completely shifts from the melancholic tunes of her last album, The Tortured Poets Department, into what she called…Continue Reading More Than Glitter: The Human Truths in Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl.