Ryan Marin – Staff Writer The federally funded Cares Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund has provided relief for students who need financial assistance due to the impact of Covid-19. The funding can be used for costs related to attending college, such as tuition, fees, books, and a computer, or for personal living expenses like housing, food,…Continue Reading Cares act provides help for new students in need
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
Camellia Baki News Editor The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) and the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force hosted a virtual Brain Injury Awareness Day congressional briefing on March 3, 2021, in honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month. This event is the 20th of its kind to occur, however, instead of an in-person reception and…Continue Reading Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill
Camellia Baki News Editor For many in South Florida, especially in Broward County, it is hard to see the displays of Valentine’s Day decor and candy at the front of every store. The sea of pink and red hearts is a stark contrast to the anniversary of a day that seemed so loveless. On February…Continue Reading Remembrance of the Massacre at MSD: Ripping off the bandages
Evana Brenelus Staff Writer Sharmain Jean, 19, is the owner of The Main Effect and TME Skincare. Her business is located in Broward County, but she travels to West Palm Beach and Miami. As a makeup artist, she provides beauty enhancements and soon will be providing skin care products. Her services are open to everyone….Continue Reading The Main Effect: Makeup that makes people feel good
Evana Brenelus Staff Writer Sixteen-year-old Neah Alexis is the owner of Alexis Hair Collection, based in Broward County. She provides hair extensions such as bundles and wigs, mink lashes and accessories for all genders and ages. Customers can pick up their orders if they are local, but she ships worldwide and self-delivers. Alexis began selling…Continue Reading Teen business owner: Alexis Hair Collection
Jessica Kladerman Contributing Writer One of the most watched sitcoms of the last decade makes light of the day to day lives of the Parks and Recreation Department in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana. In Broward County, things work a little differently. From elected officials to urban planners and County Administration, according to Broward County’s…Continue Reading Two Broward County employees whose hard work inspires many
Camellia Baki News Editor Nearing the 53rd anniversary of Dr. Martin King Luther’s assassination, it is clear that the United States remains filled with issues regarding racial equality. From the reignition of Black Lives Matter to the inequality in the healthcare system that COVID-19 exposed, it forces many to question whether MLK’s dream remained just…Continue Reading Student Village Square: Has America Done Enough to Achieve Racial Justice?
Sarah Leyva Features Editor Every year most of us always have our own New Year’s resolutions, although a majority of us don’t end up finishing them we still set them every year. After talking to some peers here at Broward College I was able to ask them what their New Year’s resolutions are and what…Continue Reading What’s your New Year’s Resolutions this year?
Camellia Baki News Editor In June of 2020, it took eight minutes to reignite a movement that would cause millions of Americans to take to the streets, demanding change. The man at the center of it all, George Floyd, had his death caught on film after his neck was knelt on by Minneapolis police officer…Continue Reading Black Lives Matter: From 2013 to now