Ryan Marin – Staff Writer On June 15, Broward College received a $30 million donation from Mackenzie Scott, former wife of Jeff Bezos. This donation is a small part of Scott’s $2.7 billion donation to 286 organizations. Scott put out a blog post with this donation, discussing how she, her husband Dan Jewett, and a…Continue Reading Broward College RECEIVES $30 Million gift to Broward UP
Jessica Kladerman – Editor-in-Chief As students sign up for classes this fall, they may have noticed more face-to-face options for certain classes that meet on campus during scheduled class times. Broward College, commonly referred to as BC, is taking precautions to move into Phase 3 of its COVID-19 Action Plan. In Phase 3 the goal…Continue Reading Success resources and tips to help you through finals, your school career
Editorial Observer Staff Walking through the courtyard in the direction of our first classes, anticipation awaits as we prepare for a new semester with each step we take. The sun is beaming, there are barely any clouds in the sky, and we can feel the wisp of the cool air dancing through our hair. It…Continue Reading How Broward College inspired hope through the time of COVID-19
Leonardo Lopez Contributing Writer Gerald Ford, the 38th president of the United States, officially recognized February as Black History Month in 1976. Since then, the month has been dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the contributions and accomplishments that African Americans have had on the nation. However, with the Covid-19 pandemic and the current practice of…Continue Reading Black History Month: Knowledge is Power Trivia Contest
Gabriella Small Layout Editor With the Spring Term ending, many students are scrambling about to try and squeeze out those last few assignments and look for ways they can properly digest all the content they need to know for their final exams. Although it may seem impossible to catch up now, there are many resources…Continue Reading Success Resources and tips to help you through finals,your school career
Ryan Marin Staff Writer College can be a culture shock. For the first time, students have complete control over what classes they take, what days they have class, and how often they attend those classes. With this comes a multitude of challenges; students often struggle with managing their time effectively and maintaining the high level…Continue Reading Broward College mentoring program provides guidance to students in need
Camellia Baki News Editor Mariana Vejar is who anyone would describe as the quintessential American college student. She has just turned twenty, is studying full-time, and has big plans for her future. However, there is something that makes Vejar distinct from her peers. “My mother is very independent and strong, like a boss, while my…Continue Reading Mariana Vejar, a student with a passion for education
Sarah Leyva Contributing Writer “Insightful, challenging and cheerful” are the words Erika Noel used to describe her experience as SGA president of Broward College Central Campus for almost two terms in office. After having a one-on-one with her, she was able to give me an inside look of what it means to be president, some…Continue Reading SGA Profile: Erika Noel
Arianna Allen Online and Podcast Editor As Broward College Seahawks prepare to be successful for the fall semester, it is important that students are aware of ways to maintain their mental health. We discussed in Part One: Understanding what mental health is in the midst of chaos, what mental health is to grasp a clearer…Continue Reading Part 2: Maintaining your mental health
Ryan Marin Bureau Chief For far too long, American colleges have been behind the eight ball on one of the fastest growing sports in the world: eSports. eSports, where people compete in different video games, is a sport that has been exploding over the past few years. With just under 400 million eSports enthusiasts and…Continue Reading How Broward College is taking on eSports