Category: BC News

Buffet inspires anthology during recent Music, Film, Literature & Art Fest

Kayla Gayle Staff Writer Broward College’s two-week annual Music, Film, Literature and Art Festival was held virtually this year with the theme “Amidst the Chaos: Rise Up & Move Forward.” The festival allows for students and the community-at-large to be exposed to free academic lectures, panels, discussions, live performances and author readings. From the diverse…Continue Reading Buffet inspires anthology during recent Music, Film, Literature & Art Fest

International internships being held virtually

Kayla Gayle Staff Writer International internships have been suspended due to the halt in travel-related activities set by the college provost with the advice of the legal counsel team. However, students have the option to apply to remote internships offered by CRCC Asia and its sister company Virtual Internships.  For the past two years, the…Continue Reading International internships being held virtually

COVID-19 suspends study abroad programs

Kayla Gayle Staff Writer  The travel moratorium Broward College implemented in spring 2020 due to COVID-19 has deferred many programs throughout the institution. In regards to the Study Abroad Program, all faculty-led programs and some programs sponsored through College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS) have been suspended.  The college offers two study abroad pathways: faculty-led…Continue Reading COVID-19 suspends study abroad programs

First BC Impromptu Speech Contest held

Jessica Kladerman Staff Writer In the spring of 2017 Broward College’s BC Talks committee held its first annual college-wide Speech Contest.  Four years later in late March 2021, is their first time attempting an Impromptu Speech Contest with no planning or rehearsals as the event has gone completely remote.   In this three-round contest, contestants must be…Continue Reading First BC Impromptu Speech Contest held

Students excel at College Academy at Broward College

Evana Brenelus    Staff Writer College Academy (CA) is a two-year full-time dual enrollment public high school with grades 11 and 12. The high school whose motto is “Where a High School Goes to College” is located on two Broward College campuses: North and Central.  Bardetta D. Haygood is the principal of CA and it…Continue Reading Students excel at College Academy at Broward College

BC North Campus on list of South Florida vaccination sites

Jessica Kladerman Staff Writer Since the beginning of the year, COVID-19 vaccinations have slowly become more accessible.  On the list of vaccination sites are locations like Publix, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and state-run Broward College’s North Campus. After making an appointment in Port St. Lucie, West Palm Beach resident Valerie Schreivman decided to swing by Broward College’s…Continue Reading BC North Campus on list of South Florida vaccination sites

Black Student Union at Broward College

Evana Brenelus Staff Writer Black Student Union (BSU) at Broward College North Campus was created by 17-year-old sophomore Jocelyn Daniel. The other officers (also sophomores) include Co-Vice Presidents Ricardo Julien,17, and Zamar Nicely, 17, alongside 18-year-old BSU Ambassador Arleigha Byer. The meetings began in Nov. 2019 and BSU officially became a club in spring of…Continue Reading Black Student Union at Broward College

BC Spring 2021 Drive- By Food and Hygiene Distribution Update

Arianna Allen Editor in Chief Broward College has continued their drive-by food and hygiene distribution to ensure through the 2021 spring semester that all BC students who are in need are able to be nourished and taken care of through new improvements. Broward College was awarded a grant that is approximately $400,000 from Florida Blue…Continue Reading BC Spring 2021 Drive- By Food and Hygiene Distribution Update

Club Rush, come discover new organizations and meet new people

Evana Brenelus Staff Writer Club Rush is an event that has been hosted across all colleges and universities in the United States for many years. It usually occurs during weeks of welcome at the start of a school year.  Club Rush, which will take place on Jan. 26 and 27 at 12 p.m., serves as…Continue Reading Club Rush, come discover new organizations and meet new people

TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO HELP NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS

Ryan Marin  Staff Writer While many students may attend Broward College, many of them may not know of the vast resources that the college provides to help students. From your professional life to your personal life, these tools can help and benefit you. Due to Covid-19, most of, if not all these services are provided…Continue Reading TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO HELP NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS