Michael Gennaro North Bureau Chief Broward College’s 13th annual journalism boot camp takes place Friday, Feb 1. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tigertail Lake Recreation Center. 2019’s lineup includes Sun-Sentinel reporters Tonya Alanez and Brittany Wallman; Sun-Sentinel photographer Joe Cavaretta; Marielle Kunhardt from Pierson Grant Public Relations; Christine DiMattei, an anchor at WLRN;…Continue Reading Don’t miss 13th annual Journalism Boot Camp
Michael Gennaro North Bureau Chief On the third Monday in January each year, Americans observe the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a federal holiday. On this day, citizens remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dignity in the face of oppression, his compassion and most importantly, citizens remember the initiatives he took to…Continue Reading BC awards $200k to volunteer groups for MLK week of service
Stephanie Sylvester Editor-in-Chief “New year, new me.” We hear it every year. Before the clock strikes 12 on December 31, most people are ecstatic to start creating their New Year’s resolutions. A New Year’s resolution can be a plan, a goal or a promise to make a change, improve or maintain one’s life in some…Continue Reading What’s your New Year’s resolution, Seahawks?
Elliot Tritto Staff Writer 2018 was a fantastic year for superheroes but specifically for Spidey-fans. We first saw Tom Holland reprise his flawless portyal of Spider-Man in Avengers: Infinity War. Next, PS4’s exclusive open world video game, Spider-Man to which every Spidey fan can agree, it’s the Spider-Man game we’ve always wanted. With perfect web…Continue Reading Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: A Comic-book Masterpiece
Elliot Tritto Staff Writer Nolan Bushnell once said, “Video games foster the mindset that allow creativity to grow.” This quote has echoed in my head for the past couple of years. Every time I play a new video game with breathtaking visuals and engaging gameplay, this quote comes to mind. Specifically, the new PS4 exclusive…Continue Reading Does the Punisher from comic books deserve a video game?
Jacqueline Michaud South Bureau Chief After what has seemed like an eternity for fans of the ‘80’s-era sci-fi series, Netflix’s Vice President of Original Programming, Cindy Holland, has confirmed that season three of “Stranger Things” will be released in the Summer of 2019, saying however that the delay “will be well worth the wait.” According…Continue Reading Is Stranger Things Season 3 stuck in the Upside Down?
Michael Gennaro North Bureau Chief Interested in game development? Or do you just like to relax and enjoy video and tabletop games with your friends? The Virtual and Digital Media (VDM) Club on North Campus offers a little bit of everything for students who are into videogames, card games, tabletop games and other similar media….Continue Reading Virtual & Digital Media Club partners with game developer
STDs are on the rise in Florida, and BC’s Student Life offices hold different educational programs about HIV/STD prevention throughout the year. Anabel Sanchez Online Editor Despite national and local campaigns for safe sex over the last decade, gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis are on the rise as the top sexually transmitted diseases for the…Continue Reading Florida rates new highs for STDs, BC offers educational programs
Jacqueline Michaud South Bureau Chief Starting in 2007, after kayaking on his local bay, VolunteerCleanup.org founder Dave Doebler said, “I started noticing a lot of trash floating in the water- mainly plastic bottles, Styrofoam and cigarette butts. I was no longer able to just float around and enjoy my Sunday afternoon kayaks, and I had…Continue Reading Volunteer organization cleans up pollution on beaches
Michelle Castano Staff Writer “If you follow your passion, your dreams will come true,” stated Sociology professor Dr. Robert Gallagher. Hailing from Ohio, Dr. Gallagher, once an accounting major, had an inspiring professor during his junior year of college at Cleveland State University that made him change his major to Sociology. Broward College students have…Continue Reading Sociology professor encourages students