Category: Features

Life before and after the ICE policy: The voice of a BC International Student

Ashley Brittania Bryan Contributing Writer A global pandemic caused major disruption to life’s normal proceedings. It has also resulted in the closure of Broward College’s campuses and many other college campuses nationwide. This forced many institutions to resort to remote or online learning platforms with a completely virtual learning experience. For international students however, that…Continue Reading Life before and after the ICE policy: The voice of a BC International Student

Part 2: Maintaining your mental health

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

Apps That Will Help You Save Money During This Pandemic

Kayla Marie Rodriguez Contributing Writer These are trying times not only for the entire world, but also our bank accounts and our pockets. I don’t know about everyone else, but I have been online shopping more than I ever thought I could during this pandemic. My family can say the same as well. After (what…Continue Reading Apps That Will Help You Save Money During This Pandemic

Hurricane Laura: A devastating storm and how you can help

Ryan Marin Bureau Chief Living in Florida, we all know the power and ability to destroy that hurricanes possess. We all can remember hurricanes such as Wilma, Irma, and Andrew and how dangerous they were. Thus, it is why Floridians were so relieved when Hurricane Laura, a category 4 hurricane, swerved to the left and…Continue Reading Hurricane Laura: A devastating storm and how you can help

Part One: Understanding Mental Health in the Midst of Chaos

Arianna AllenOnline and Podcast Editor On Jan. 1, 2020, who would have thought that seven months into this year that our world would be in the midst of a pandemic, our country would be in the fight for justice and human hearts would be filled with uncertainty and fear.  In a recent Instagram poll that…Continue Reading Part One: Understanding Mental Health in the Midst of Chaos

ICE’s now rescinded policy for international students

Ashley BrittaniaContributing Writer The coronavirus pandemic has caused major disruption in the normal proceedings of everyday activities. It has forced a shutdown on the major economic activities for which a country runs. This meant the closure of schools of all academic levels and forced all students and staff to transition to an online platform of…Continue Reading ICE’s now rescinded policy for international students

The Black Lives Matter Movement

Dolores VilStaff Writer George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade Ahmaud Arbery, Attatiana Jefferson, Michelle Cusseaux, Trayvon Martin, Aura Rosser, Stephon Clark, Botham Jean, Philandro Castille, Alton Sterling, Freddie Gray, Mike Brown, Janisha Fonville, Eric Garner, Akai Gurley, Gabriella Nevarez, Tamir Rice, Elijah McClain, Tanisha Anderson, Walter Scott, Alton Sterling Charleena Lyles and Sandra Bland. The…Continue Reading The Black Lives Matter Movement

Discover Your Creativity through the Fall of 2020

Arianna Allen Online and Podcast Editor Even though Broward College has decided to continue remote learning into the fall semester of 2020 to attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19, it does not mean that we have to stop the development of our creativity that ignites our souls. Our intricate brains were designed with such…Continue Reading Discover Your Creativity through the Fall of 2020

My South Florida Music Binge Journey in Quarantine Chapter Two: Darling Fire ignites the flame to start our Music Journey

Elliot Tritto Central Bureau Chief Living in South Florida under self-isolation presents many challenges. Unanswered questions lead to an open mind to which escaping from reality plays an important role to stay sane. One method that helps includes finding a selection of local bands to listen to. As I’ve previously stated in the first chapter…Continue Reading My South Florida Music Binge Journey in Quarantine Chapter Two: Darling Fire ignites the flame to start our Music Journey

BC Students Expect Financial Relief Aid

Curtis Michaud News Editor “I was laid off because of COVID-19 for about two months now and paying for things has been a hassle,” said Broward College (BC) student Paulina Clement, who is studying to become a social worker, and is one of many BC students who is affected by the pandemic. As Florida enters…Continue Reading BC Students Expect Financial Relief Aid