By Ehaghalo Osaiyuwu osaie@mail.broward.edu The living room was more akin to an art studio as of recent. Rose’s hands desperately grasped multiple brushes as she worked tirelessly on the easel that took the place of the TV. Camellia didn’t mind it, though. Rose never dared to personalize the space before, so this was a welcome…Continue Reading Charming Gals Act III
Election Night in America — Again (But with a Twist)
By Donovan Macias macid14@mail.broward.edu On November 4, 2025, a wave of elections occurred throughout the country, particularly in Virginia, New Jersey, New York City, and California. Democratic nominee for Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Abigail Spanberger, flipped the state’s position by nearly 20%. In the 2021 Gubernatorial Election, Republican Glenn Youngkin won the title…Continue Reading Election Night in America — Again (But with a Twist)
Charming Gals Act II
By Ehaghalo Osaiyuwu osaie@mail.broward.edu Rose found herself using one word a lot more since she came to the city: Different. Where she lived was different, who she spoke to was different, and at what time she did things was different. In fact, she seemed to spend more time indoors these days. Not necessarily due to…Continue Reading Charming Gals Act II
Exploring Expression: The Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery at Broward College
By Donovan Macias macid14@mail.broward.edu The Art Gallery Center at Broward College’s Central Campus is located on the first floor of Building 6, officially known as the Fine Arts Building. Named in honor of Rosemary Duffy Larson, the structure preserves access to the fine arts for the students. The outside of the gallery’s entryway describes Larson…Continue Reading Exploring Expression: The Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery at Broward College
Charming Gals Act I
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
The Profit Behind the Trend: Why the Algorithm Is Not Designed for You, but for Your Clicks
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
How Classical Horror Literature Mirrors the Darkness of Human Nature
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
Balancing Academic and Personal Life in College
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