By Ehaghalo Osaiyuwu osaie@mail.broward.edu Note from the editor: This is the first part of a story that the Observer will be posting over 3 issues. To continue the story, make sure to come back for the next issue of the Observer !!! Charming Gals: Act I Camellia always thought of herself as an optimist. However, now…Continue Reading Charming Gals Act I
By Amaya McCullumm mccua31@mail.broward.edu In February of 2023, a 15-year-old boy named Zackery Nazario lost his life after attempting the popular trend on TikTok, known as “Subway surfing”. Like the video game, the idea was to try and ride on top of or on the side of a moving subway car. Though it might seem…Continue Reading The Profit Behind the Trend: Why the Algorithm Is Not Designed for You, but for Your Clicks
By Eliana Nunez nunee42@mail.broward.edu Monstrous, unearthly, inhumane: such are words that describe characters from classic horror literature. Most people see characters like Frankenstein and Dracula as Halloween icons whose only purpose is to frighten kids and be mascots of fear. They are considered villains and freaks of nature. However, these characters and others were not…Continue Reading How Classical Horror Literature Mirrors the Darkness of Human Nature
By Yulia Agurto agury1@mail.broward.edu The start of a new semester is always exciting, but it also brings a wave of academic stress. With new classes, assignments, and deadlines, many of us start to wonder how to balance our academics with our personal lives. As the fall semester begins, college students, including me, are already feeling…Continue Reading Balancing Academic and Personal Life in College