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A Broward College Student Publication Dining with History: Broward College hosts Holocaust luncheon michelle castano Staff Writer

The Holocaust is a grim aspect of of hearing stories from actual sources,” said unfortunately they won’t, so that’s why I’m bread and from then on, I knew I was free. European history, mainly in Germany Campus Activities Board (CAB) leader, taking advantage of all these opportunities It’s been about 67 years from then and to this between 1941 and 1945, during WWII. Armande Laguere. of meeting these people, so that way I can day, I have a slice of toast for breakfast in It was the systematic genocide and Epstein explained that he was born in pass down the knowledge that I’ve gained the morning and I remember freedom,” said extermination of approximately six million Romania, but lived in Berlin, Germany from from these survivors onto my children, and Bogart. Jews, gypsies, and Jehovah Witnesses, among 1933 to 1939. He elucidated the events of hopefully they’ll pass it down to their kids or others. These series of unfortunate events Kristallnacht, also known as the “Night of friends,” said International Relations major, took place throughout the Nazi occupied the Broken Glass.” This was one of the first Alexandra Saa. territories, led by Adolf Hitler. attacks from the Nazis on the Jews, where Bogart was 13 years old when the German On April 2, Broward College hosted they deliberately broke into Jewish homes, occupation happened. She remembers the a luncheon that featured three Holocaust synagogues, and businesses; they damaged, exact date of these circumstances, which was survivors, who shared their brave survival vandalized, and began the reign of terror March 15, 1939. She recalled seeing German anecdotes and experiences. This event took amongst the innocent Jewish population. tanks on the streets, doors painted with the place on the fourth floor of the library Temel stated how she was 14 years old hate symbol of the swastika and receiving (building 17 at Central Campus) and was when she was transported to a ghetto, led newly given laws against the Jewish people. hosted by the Campus Activities Board. under the SS officers, also known as the She explained how the Jews were not able Holocaust survivors also spoke at North and Gestapo. She explained how the officers to receive public transportation, they had South Campuses too. would deliberately massacre thousands of a curfew in which they had to be in their At the luncheon on Central, students Jews for no reason at all. homes by 7 p.m. and they had to wear a and faculty had the opportunity of meeting Jewish star for identification. the three survivors: Hannah Temel and Lisl “It’s been about 67 years from Bogart was transported to the Czech Bogart from the Czech Republic, and Baruch then and to this day, I have a slice of camp of Terezin in a cattle car with over 80 Epstein from Romania. toast for breakfast in the morning people. The Nazis gave prisoners false hope “I learned about the struggle that survivors and I remember freedom,” said with the motto “work makes you free.” The have gone through, and appreciation for prisoners’ diet consisted of brown murky their life. I’m able to appreciate what I have Bogart.” water, a slice of bread, and a small bowl of Holocaust survivor Baruch Epstein holds up a book that and understand what the Holocaust actually soup that resembled grayish mush. tells about the experiences of the concentration camps during the Holocaust luncheon at Broward College was by not only watching movies or reading “I wish that my generation of children “On May 7, 1945, the Russian army came South Campus. Felecia King / Observer Staff Writer books about the Holocaust; I got the chance would be able to meet these survivors, but and liberated the camp I was in; they gave us South Campus welcomes spring with music rogihanne avin Staff Writer

South Campus hosts a diversity of events “Overall it was a great performance and throughout the semester. With the semester they performed each song perfectly,” said nearing its end, the Broward College Visual Nadine Belizaire, a psychology major at and Performing Arts Department entertained Broward College. students, staff members, and the public for Moreno’s tallents landed him on tour with the first time with a Spring Jazz Concert. celebrities like Josh Roseman, a trombonist, With every event comes a guest speaker, in John Ellis, a saxophonist, Leonardo Cioglia, this case a guest artist, Mike Moreno. an electric bass player, Jeremy Pelt, a Moreno is from Houston, Texas, where trumpeter and recording artist, Aaron Parks, he studied music at the Houston High a pianist, Gretchen Parlato, a jazz vocalist, School for the Performing and Visual Arts. and Yosvany Terry a saxophoneist. Moreno then moved to New York where he “I don’t know how to put it, but Jazz is my attended the New School University with life,” said Moreno. He traveled all around the highest scholarship the school has ever the world but started here in America, given to a guitar player. ”I started playing the Mike Moreno playing with the Jazz Combo 1 during the Spring Jazz Concert at Broward College South Campus. Canada, Europe and Asia. When Moreno is Rogihanne Avin / Observer Staff Writer guitar when I was ten,” said Moreno. not traveling around the world, he dabbles in While in college, he started playing “It’s the first time that students have Churchill’s ‘Someday My Prince Will photography, studying languages and films; gigs in the Jazz scene. Years later he got the participated in it,” said Hainsworth, Director Come’, Vernon Duke’s ‘I Can’t Get Started’ specifically documentaries. Playing music chance to perform with famous jazz players: of the show and assistant professor in the and Jerome Kern and Johnny Mercer’s ‘I’m has given Moreno the chance to broaden his the Lizz Wright Band, Terrence Blanchard Visual and Performing Arts Department. Old Fashioned. horizons. “Seeing how other people view the Quintet, the Joshua Redman Elastic Band, Hainsworth has been teaching at BC for The BC Jazz Ensemble consisted of world has really made a difference in how I Ravi Coltrane Quintet, JALC Orchestra and nine years. Broward College students and high school view it,” said Moreno. He started a band in many more. The event was on March 31 at the students. Moreno accompanied the band on 1999 and they play Jazz music only. He not Jason Hainsworth is a jazz musician Performing Cultural Arts Theater (PCAT) at his guitar the whole night. “Every time feels only plays the guitar but he also plays the also from Houston, Texas. He plays the 8p.m. The night started with a Jazz Combo like the first time… Mike Moreno is a great piano a little. For more information, visit saxophone and went on to get his Masters that entailed works from John Coltrane’s musician,” said one of the performers, Pylyp www.mikemoreno.com. degree at Florida State University. ‘Moment’s Notice’, Larry Morey and Frank Romanov, a Jazz studies major. april 17, 2012 CAMPUS NEWS page 3 Dr. Watkins delivers the prescription for success

Stephon Hall Wayne Messam of Miramar, owns Staff writer a company called Asset Builders, and is creating green jobs in Florida, especially when it comes to The Male Factor was an event schools. He played wide receiver for about the state of young Black Florida State University, with his and Hispanic men and their accomplishments being a member struggles in the world. It was held of the 1993 national championship at the Cultural Arts auditorium at team under Coach Bobby Bowden, Broward College’s South Campus. as well being named under the The issues ranged from dress code, Black Alumni Association as behavioral perceptions, and the Student of the Year in 1996. entertainment industry. There were With the important distinction seven panelists on the stage before of being a Commissioner, he is the audience: Tony Lima, who committed to a variety of programs is Vice President of Marketing, from zoning programs to a small Pannel on Male Factor at Performing Cultural Arts Theater Photo by Clayton Gutzmore Communications and Sales of business advisory board in Broward (PCAT) Miami Science Museum. Henry County. Stephan Lopez, a former Petithomme is the president of the police officer turned prosecutor for businesses. He grew up in Antigua why he likes to identify with the been responsible for allowing him Youth Power Movement as well as the Reyes Law Group, made it clear and one of the things that he did underdog and discuss an array of to evade prosecution, because he’s being a business owner in the Real that sometimes the best modifier when he came to the United States issues with students, especially on the son of a judge.” Estate industry. He also happens in anybody’s life is education. was to get used to things here education. Dr. Watkins is a frequent guess to have an initiative called “Pull “Education is the great equalizer, and the expectations that came Growing up, his heroes were on CNN, NPR, HLN and other Your Pants Up”, which is an eight you know. It transcends race. It with the responsibility of being Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X and networks, as well as publications week workshop sorely focused on transcends all sorts of factors that a minority of the US. The biggest Dr. Tommy Whittler, an economics like USA Today. Aside from being building leadership qualities into are used to weigh who you are,” draw at the event was for Dr. Boyce professor at DePaul University who an astute economic scholar, he has young individuals who want to said Lopez.That was one of the Watkins, a professor of Finance at made him into the person that he voiced opinions on the NCAA, better their own lives and to make points made throughout the lecture Syracuse University. When he was is today. Lately, he’s been on the politics and music, which he has something of themselves, rather including taking a leadership young, his father left him after he rounds discussing the Trayvon an occasional grip with because of than imitating common stereotypes position. was born and he struggled, mightily Martin tragedy that has been a topic its sometimes hurtful banter. He from television. Kevin V. Michael is a managing in school. “I didn’t have high self- that’s unavoidable. “There are other was met with universal praise from Petithomme also came from a partner for Invizio, a company esteem. My childhood was not people that need to be prosecuted students, staff and the professors military background as a soldier that specializes in Information one that, I think bread any kind of besides [George] Zimmerman, that were there. in the U.S Army. Commissioner Technology infrastructure for small significance,” said Watkins. It’s also namely those individuals that have Honors Institute recognized BC students Stephon Hall Senior Creative Poetry Writing. Institute is to bring students that Staff writer During the event in which are coming out of high school Broward honored its students from and into an all honors program,” its colleges in Pembroke Pines to said Jones explaining the purpose The Robert “Bob” Elmore Coconut Creek, some of those of the program. They also help Honors Institute commemorates students apparently saw Tiger students who are looking into students who take classes in Woods, which was confirmed state universities as well as working association with the College by Dr. Sheila Jones. This was with students who want to transfer Academy and gain recognition when Tiger was there for a golf their credits to any college of the for their achievements, with the tournament near the area. students choosing. academic advantages provided. The staff that represented the The program wants to create Last February, featured students students who were at the event to an academic community that attended the Florida Collegiate receive their awards was Dr. Jones will benefit their experience. This Honors Council conference in of Central Campus, who, just also goes for things like critical Palm Beach. recently was elected Vice President thinking, problem solving and Many students of Broward and Conference Chair. She also even smaller class sizes that avoid College represented South, teaches all kinds of history that the crammed, stacked nature of Central and North Campuses range from U.S history to the regular classes. This is helpful for and were honored in categories feminist movement; Professor the students because it would allow that ranged from Documented Deborah Hefferin was re-elected to them to focus on their academics Research or Critical Thinking. serve on the state FCHC Executive and allows for fewer distractions to Notably, the awards were given to Board as Secretary. She teaches worry about. Geraldine Lopez from the Central Public Speaking at North Campus; For those who want to join the Campus of Broward College, and Dr. Barbra Nightingale, who Robert Elmore Institute, contact who wrote a paper on “Realist is a professor at South Campus in the campus coordinator, whether Theory in International Relations” the English Department, and Tai you go to South, North or Central in the Freshman/Sophomore Houser who once was an honors Campus or you can visit the website Documented Research range. coordinator for Broward College for more information about the Elizabeth Sanchez of South and moved to a position with the requirements to be admitted in Campus wrote a poem called “The Robert Elmore Honors Institute as the program at www.broward.edu/ Line,” which received an Honorable District Director. honors. Mention in the freshman through “The Purpose of the Honors

Please recycle this paper april 17, 2012 CAMPUS NEWS page 4 The women behind the media visit South fulfils her passion, she “can feel the fight against “rumors,” she said. pressure being a woman” doing Even though women are known night shows. “In radio a lot of for being emancipated, the reality women will be co-host. The guy is proves otherwise. “It is a little bit driving the show,” she said. harder to be taken seriously in According to Wallman, senior a world where people in control writer and government reporter or in power in a lot of areas are at the Sun-Sentinel, men and men,” said Wallman. In order to women are unequally treated. overcome stress and obstacles, “you Despite the same experiences need to have a thick skin,” she said. and skills, different sexes have an “I am not a man. I can’t sound immense impact on one’s salary like anybody else but me,” said in the media industry. “I’ve seen Monet after being told in a meeting men that have similar experiences to speak more aggressively in her in my age making $10,000 more radio show. Therefore, work ethic than I was,” Wallman said. Even and drive are important elements though Monet agrees that a gender to enter a career in entertainment gap still dominates, from her according to Monet. “It is a very own perspective “money does not intense industry,” she said due to guarantee happiness“. her experiences as a women in a Photo by Cornell Whitehead Felisha Monet and Brittany Wallman discuss their careers in the media After recognizing how man-dominated career field. important one’s health and body According to Toni Spadaro, is, Gabi Rose who is the host and student at BC and secretary of co-producer of The Get Fit Club Students Government (SGA) at Natalie von Cieminski “Women in the Public Eye”, an and entertainment industry, were reality series on ABC in South South Campus, the event has Staff Writer event at Broward College’s (BC) invited to share their experiences Florida, trains in the science of shed a light on the woman‘s role South Campus held on March 21. and learned lessons with BC’ nutrition and weight loss. Once in media. “As a woman and a Moderated by Jennifer Shapiro, students. heavily overweight, Rose pointed representative of the school, I like “Don’t settle for less. As a adjunct journalism professor at As host of the hip hop and out that women are consistently to see successful women and how woman you can be in a high BC and advisor of The Observer, R&B radio station WEDR 99 judged by their appearance. they affect society,” she said. From position,“ said Rose Ortega, students came together in the Jamz, Monet works with several “Image is important especially for the event, Spadaro has learned Director of Student Life, whom Southern Breezes Cafeteria in businesses and community a woman. She is always measured that “women have just as much an encouraged female students order to celebrate Women’s outreach organizations. Hosting from her outer look,” she said. effect on society as men, sometimes that are seeking a professional History Month. Panelists Gabi nightlife events, these experiences Wallman agrees. “Your looks will even more depending on the field career. Under the theme “women Rose, Brittany Wallman and have greatly influenced her life. always be up for public criticism.” which they are working with.” empowerment and women in Felisha “Fe-Fe” Monet who are “I still think today that I live my Not only does “your name become education,“ Student Life presented established women in the media dream,” she said. Although Monet your brand,” but you also have to Taking your career to court Pamela Valencia the Bureau of Labor Statics (BLS), field of specialization, level of Central Bureau Chief] is also taken into consideration. To education, location of work and practice law in the courts of any the size of the firm. According to If as a kid you saw yourself State or other jurisdiction, a person aboutlawschools.org, the average finding a way to get out of trouble must be licensed, or admitted to salary for lawyers at the beginning with adults, than a career in law its bar, under rules established by of their career, with an experience might be your calling. If you see the jurisdiction’s highest court. of less than a year, is around yourself becoming a lawyer in the Determination, creativity, and $57,000 each year; also the average future be prepared for an immense reasoning ability are also essential salary of a lawyer is about $94,000. amount of school and studying. to lawyers. In the U.S. if you have more than Becoming a lawyer requires more Job Outlook 11 years working, the average than just defending the client and Employment of lawyers is annual salary is up to $170,000. As yelling ‘objection!’ every chance expected to grow 13 percent during a lawyer gains success and a good you get. the 2008-18 decade, about as fast reputation, the salary increases up Training on the Job as the average for all occupations. to $145K a year for an attorney A future lawyer is in school for Growth in the population and that has between 10 and 19 years at least 7 years if they are full-time. in the level of business activity of experience. Four years as an undergraduate, is expected to create more legal At Broward College three years of law school and transactions, civil disputes, and Although Broward College also passing a written bar exam criminal cases, according to BLS. doesn’t offer a degree in pre-law are required. Aside from doing Job growth among lawyers also or law, they do offer Associates in thorough research on the case will result from increasing demand Science in Legal Assisting (Paralegal you are assigned, you need to be for legal services in such areas as Studies). The course, offered at the proficient in writing, speaking, healthcare, intellectual property, South and North Campuses, is reading, researching, analyzing, bankruptcy, corporate and security a program designed for students and thinking logically. litigation, antitrust law, and seeking a career in a law related Getting accepted into law environmental law. field as a paraprofessional. Upon school requires passing the Law Salary, like any other job when successful completion of this School Admission Test (LSAT). it comes to making the cold program, a student will be able to The quality of the applicant’s hard cash, it will always depend work under the supervision of an undergraduate school and any on the work experience you’ve attorney and perform many vital prior work experience, according to gained, type of employer or client, functions as a legal assistant. page 5 April, 17, 2012 Campus News page 6

Artists share passion for Women’s History

Pamela valencia Central bureau chief

To commemorate Women’s History Month, Broward College (BC) had inspiring women all throughout the month of March. From women in print to women in art, all the women presented had a story they wanted to share and a message worth taking to heart. Hosted in the Southern Breezes Cafe by the Women’s History Month Committee and Student Life, students and faculty were presented with refreshments and beautifully created artwork and photography. Photographs by Karen Young Photos taken by Pamela Valencia Art work by Elizabeth Reed and art work by artists Elizabeth Reed, Bonnie Shapiro and Romi Tarlamis were displayed. “I’ve had an eye for seeing Photo by Karen Young things differently from a very to the sunshine state of Florida. teaches eager students drawing, studied Art at UF before switching art is by learning, practicing, young age,” stated Young. Photo As her trip progressed she started painting, and figure drawings at her major to Psychology and and sharpening your drawing.” walks with her friends inspired saving maps of where she’d been. the Boca Raton Museum of Art Anthropology. Aside from her love for art, she her to take up photography as Reed has traveled nationally and School. She’s expanding her work Her advice to future students has a business in interior design. a profession in 2009. Young internationally; NY and London by working on 3D art. You can interested in art is, “it’s a difficult Tarlamis designs ceilings, walls and mainly does nature and wedding displaying her artwork and gaining find her paintings at elizabethreed. way of living but still follow your panels in residential areas.Reed, photography. Bright colors and inspiration for future paintings. net. passion. Understand the business Shapiro and Tarlamis have painted the vibrancy the pictures produce “I wish my paintings, which are A close friend of Reed’s is of art.” You can find her drawings and drawn together for about 10 give Young’s photographs notice. mostly oil paintings, would bring Bonnie Shapiro. Shapiro’s art work at bonnieshapiro.artspan.com. years. You can find her photography on awareness to art and environmental consists of everglades, landscapes Another close friend to Reed At the end of the day the message karenyoungphotography.net studies,” she said. When she or urban landscape, in oil painting. and Shapiro is Rami Tarlamis. is clear: Don’t give up on what you From photography to art, was younger her babysitter, who “Once the painting leaves my Tarlamis’ paintings are a variety love even if people tell you that you Reed’s profession has taken her sketched models for her fashion hands the interpretation is up to of oil, ink, acrylic and watercolor. won’t make it. Perseverance is key from the windy city of Chicago class, inspired her to draw. Reed the viewer,” said Shapiro, who “The only way to perfect your in having the future you desire. April. 17, 2012 Campus news page7

North campus “Springs” into artistic mindset and faculty of the He has also published a collection of Raimie Rattray, a poetry reading North Regional/ poetry entitled “Shahid Reads His by Mariah Mullings , sculptures by BC Library, the Own Palm.” He is currently working Ahana Delwar inspired by Edwidge Omni Auditorium, on “The Circumference of a Prison” Danticat’s female figures, a poem, Academic Resources a non-fiction work in scrutiny of “Haiti Cherie” and Haitian dance and Sigma Kappa the criminal justice system, and performance by Kaisha Verdier , a Delta.“What’s has become a spokesperson for the presentation on Billy Collins with important is that Campaign for Youth Justice. personal photographs presented students are engaged Collins was a US Poet Laureate by Giesella, and a sketch book by and connecting from 2001-2003 and New York state Katherine Pond, inspired by the to the themes and poet laureate from 2004-2006. His poems of Billy Collins. literature throughout works have been published in the Finally there was the annual the different levels New Yorker, the Paris Review and Robert Meeker Memorial Writing of courses we the American Scholar and sales of Contest where Danticat helped to offer. We listen to his last three poetry collections have present the awards for poetry, fiction their opinions and been record breaking. and non-fiction. Congratulations go suggestions as to the Danticat is a Haitian born author out to the students in each category: sort of things they who came to the US in 1969 at the Fiction 1st place, Paul W. Harvel, want to see happen age of 12 and was first published two 2nd place Jason Ramirez, 3rd place each year. The Rites years later. Since, she has published Barbara Koolick Knapp. Non-Fiction of Spring is the several novels, short stories, essays, 1st place, Arianny Beltre, 2nd place Photo by Jillian Melero memoirs and been featured in a Don Kaufman showing his display of artwork students’ celebration Marie H. Dominique and in Poetry and we are doing this for them,” said number of anthologies. In 1999 she 1st place Lea Marie Kolesky, 2nd jillian Melero participated by offering their own Nasse. received the American Book Award place Samiyeh Nasser and 3rd place Contributing writer writings in the Robert Meeker For the past 13 years, the for her 1998 release, the Farming Lynn Allyssa Desire with Honorable Memorial Writing Contest, and themes of the wRites of Spring have of Bones. Students participated in Mention to Louisa Frazier. presented their own poems, flash been incorporated by the English a spoken word,/open mic, featuring One of the things Vazquez would The 2012 writes of Spring fiction and short films inspired by department into their curriculum so mixed genre performances including like to see for next year’s events is brought together the North Campus this year’s themes and authors. The that students can connect to these live music and interpretative dance an increase in contributions and faculty and students along with event was sponsored by the office of ideas not only in understanding, which were inspired by featured participation in student works acclaimed authors R. Dwayne Betts, North Campus President Dr. Barbara and interpreting literature but also author Edwidge Danticat. and presentations. He would like Billy Collins and Edwidge Danticat Bryan, driven by the collaborative in telling their own stories. Over Another student forum, the students to be more aware of the to celebrate and explore this year’s efforts of the English department the course of the year students were Artists’ Attic, was hosted by Professor opportunities that are made available theme: “The Power of Place, Hope, including the faculty, Dean Jeffrey introduced to the works of Betts, Shannon Rauwerda and featured each year. and Imagination.” Featured authors Nasse, and lead faculty Ricardo Collins and Danticat. student works and performances Photos, videos, and more spoke with eager audiences offering Vazquez., who helped organize the Betts is the author of “A Question such as “The Sugar Cane” a painting information on the 2012 and readings, discussing difficult social event for the last three years. The of Freedom” a memoir about his by Rene Zurita , performance upcoming Writes of Spring can be and political issues and answering events took place March 19 to 21 coming of age while serving time poetry by Latoya Elliott, Deandra found on Twitter, Facebook and audience questions. Students and were supported by the students in prison from the age of 16 to 24. Campbell, Chantal Henry, and www.writesofspring.weebly.com.

African Student Union at Broward College Janice Normil been involved at Broward College 1976 under its original name Florida Student Union has hosted events Campus has 11 active members. contributing writer and with the community for many Black Student Union (FBSU). focusing on African culture such as Current president of ASU Kemberly years. ASU is a chapter under the FAASA expands to five regions the annual Kwanzaa event, hosted Mercier spoke on how she got organization of Florida African consisting of many counties across alongside the National Council on involved with the African-American The African Student Union American Student Association Florida, from Bay County to Black American Affairs on Central Student Union. Mercier first heard (ASU) is an organization that has (FAASA), which was founded in Monroe. In recent years the African Campus. But ASU’s primary focus about the organization when she had is aiding the communities and its Culmer for her psychology class. She youth, encouraging its student body was intrigued after hearing the vision by example, specified in their PACE and purpose of ASU and knew that Plan“…aiming to expose secondary she wanted to get involved in any school students to a wide variety of available way, stating “that there educational opportunities available.” was a need of unity” on the South PACE stands for Political, Academic, Campus and ASU could provide Community, Economic; these that. four aspects stand as a guideline When she first joined, Mercier for the students to take advantage became the vice-president and helped of the political process and thrive with revision of the constitution in academics to help give back along with the president at the time and educate the African-American Alexia Dudley, developing the club’s community. new mottos “United We Stand Primrose Culmer, psychology Divided We Fall” and “Building professor and Senior Student Success Leaders for the Future While Leaving Specialist, is the ASU advisor on a Legacy.” South Campus. She started working Promoting ASU’s belief that we for Broward College in 2007 all are some way connected to the at Central Campus as a success Motherland (Africa), and that we coordinator. In 2010, Culmer began can all share the positive vision and working at South Campus and goal of building a better future no discovered that ASU had a brief matter how different we are. Culmer hiatus. goes on to state that In the fall of 2011, with assistance “ASU helps show students to have from the Dean of Student Affairs an appreciation for Black culture Janice Stubbs, Student Life Director beyond sports and entertainment, Rose Ortega, and Dean of Business but to get excited to learn about their Affairs, Al Smith, she was asked to be history and origins, because you the advisor for ASU, and to help it must know where you come from, to become the active association it once know where you’re going.” was on the South Campus. The African-American Student Culmer described it as a natural Union is always welcoming new fit to help continue the African- members and has weekly meetings American Student Union legacy. every Thursday in Building 71 Room Now Broward College South 139 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. April 17, 2012 Features page 8

The play by “Everyman” for “Everyman” Michelle Castano Professor Deborah Kondelik parts that will make you think, Staff Writer is directing this upcoming some parts that will make you production and stated that laugh. It’s about life, it involves a the piece is loosely based on little bit of everything,” said Bello. The Visual & Performing Arts the medieval morality play, A second stage production is Department of Broward College “Everyman.” “Although the a piece that intends to deliver a will be presenting its second stage original play by an anonymous really important message. There production, “Carpe Diem: The author is a pious allegory are no specific characters, but Journey of Everyman.” The play concerning the salvation of the the plot illustrates the journey will run from April 20 until April human soul, Carpe Diem: The of mankind. According to the 22 with performances taking Journey of Everyman, in contrary, Stage Manager, the second stage place on Friday at 8 p.m., gives the production a Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., little bit more freedom and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the “It’s about life, for the director to go Fine Arts Theatre (Building in any direction he or 6) on Central Campus. it involves a she wants. The second Stage Manager, Jeniffer stage has been producing Bello stated that the play little bit of many original plays. The is the story of every man, script is a product of the which represents mankind; everything” director, the cast and it’s not through life but crew. The cast consists of through his own existence, from it is an excursion from ignorance 15 actors; nine guys and six girls the moment that he is conceived to awareness with the ultimate with everyone welcome to attend all the way to seeking higher raising of human consciousness. the production. It’s intended grounds to enlightenment. “That’s The theatre piece has been for everyone. “The play itself what the play is about; the story of developed collectively through is for everybody. You can have a man that triggers him to reach movement improvisation and any ethnicity, any race, and any the knowledge that takes him dialogue,” said Kondelik. gender. It’s a message about life,” beyond,” she said. A movement piece is said Bello. The production followsexpressing the message through Tickets for all performances themes such as conception, movement with very few wording. are $10 for general admission and childhood, and teens dealing Everything is represented through $5 for students and seniors. For with temptations, sacrifices and movement passing through the tickets and other information, pleasures in life. It’s how the every body. “It’s a movement piece and contact the Bailey Hall Box Office man deals with them and what he like life itself includes everything. at 954 201-6884. needs to do to reach his goal. There are some serious parts, some Actors, stage managers, and composer/ photo from BC theatre department accompanist April 17, 2012 Features page 9

The Roots grow on South Florida crowd Clayton Gutzmore Editor in Chief

In a Conversation about Rap and Hip-Hop the line that separates the two music genres is often blurred. Most of the commercial artists that we know off the back claim to be Hip-Hop artists but some enthusiasts of the genre think otherwise. One musical group that does not leave their identity in question recently had their first live Miami performance of 2012 at the Adrienne Arsht center. The Hip-Hop talent that is being described is the four time Grammy award winning band, the Roots. The Roots assembled in 1987 by members Tariq Trotter and Ahmir Thompson who are better known as Black Thought, the lead MC and Questlove, the drummer. The two Philadelphia native musicians recruited more members for their soon to be very popular band. The current members of the band are Owen Biddle (bass), James “Kamal” Photo by Clayton Gutzmmore Gray (keyboard), Frank “Knuckles” Walker Members of Roots performing on stage (percussion), Kirk “Captain Kirk” Douglas (guitar) and Damen “Tuba Gooding Jr.” live performance. The show kicked off with Singles like “Can’t Stop This” “The Seed 2.0” Center. Many people including WPLG Local Bryson (saxophone) and James Poyser. Over upcoming R&B singer and songwriter Steven and “Break You Off”. Members of The Roots 10’s Calvin’s Hughes was in attendance to the span of their career the band has released A. Clark as an opening act. Clark is a North were having as much fun with the show as the see this legendary band perform. “The best over 10 albums and two collaborative albums Carolina native whose music is inspired by audience did. From stepping forward on the performance was not a song but the breath- with other artists including “The 2010 EP love and heartbreak that gives a feel similar stage and performing amazing solos on their taking, improvisational solo by the guitarist Wake Up” with John Legend. Currently the to Sade and Boyz II Men. He performed hits respective instrument to running around the (Kirk Douglas) that left tongues wagging and group is now on their thirteenth album called from his first album “Stripes” that lead up to stage and doing some dance steps in unison. everyone begging for more. He was insanely on “Undun” which released in December his current single “Don’t Have You” which is Another highlight of the show was amazing,” said Hughes. 2011 and they have been the house band for his single off his forthcoming album. Questlove and an unknown musician on the The show concluded with 1995’s hit the televisions show “Late Night with Jimmy When Clark stepped off the stage the bongos had an intense drum duet that really “Do You Want More?” leaving the crowd Fallon” since March 2009. lights went dim as the band took their displayed their talents with their instruments. chanting and literally craving for more. Fans The show happened on March 31 at positions by their instruments and started Other songs that the band performed that that night had the opportunity to see one of the Adrienne Arsht center in Downtown their performance of “Web” a single from had the crowd in a frenzy were smash hits the few remaining Hip-Hop acts displaying Miami. The venue provided an intimate their 2004 album “The Tipping Point” to get by other major artists like “Sweet Child ‘o their ability to still thrill a crowd. The Roots setting for the performers so the attendees the energy moving in the crowd. Throughout Mine” by Guns n Roses and “Jungle Boogie” visit to South Florida proves that you do not would not be distracted by large screens and the night the band played many of the hits by Kool and the Gang. It was a very diverse need a multimillion dollar stage budget to special effects that most artists use during a that the crowd was more than familiar with. crowd that filled the seats of the Arsht immerse an audience in a performance.

Wiz Khalifa’s new mixtape floods the web

Vanessa Ellie Staff Writer

Anxious Wiz Khalifa fans were on the edge of their seats for the whole second week of March and even more on the evening of March 13, 2012 when his latest mix tape ‘Taylor Allderdice’ released online. Khalifa’s fan base is always curious as to what his next move will be and the newest fans are careless to the actual music but instead just can’t wait to hear his voice and see his face on the mix Photos courtesy of Rapdose.com and thelocalsspot tape cover. Wiz Khalifia’s mix tape cover for “Taylor To his oldest fans that’ve been listening to Allderdice,” (left) and another photo of him past mix tape “Kush and OJ” in April 2010 (right) might feel that “Taylor Allderdice” comes in no comparison and could’ve been improved. In my opinion, Wiz’s standards for his own music haven’t changed and still obtain the same messages of; spend it all while you can, easygoing way of free styling and his bars don’t stop going where you’re going until are being spit over a smooth melody. On you reach it and the controversial topic of this mix tape some might feel that Wiz talks the pros marijuana has had on him and his excessively in the beginning and in the end success thus far. of the songs, but that all depends on what The mix tape has seventeen tracks that are you expected from Wiz Khalifa. Whether album worthy and would’ve been compared you agree or don’t, Wiz Khalifa is known for to the album he released last year, “Rolling switching up his style and he has been that Papers”. In my opinion, “Kush and OJ” way since April of 2010 but the problem is should be put away into a Hall of Fame and fails. Wiz also included many featured artists Rose on the chorus. She is a model, trying that people keep expecting the same material not be compared to his newest music because that we all know such as Rick Ross, Chevy to also start a singing career and it was made and will never progress with him if they that’ll just always make the new ones seem Woods and Juicy J. obvious by her lackluster chorus however, continue to. He’s putting out what’s coming unsatisfactory. In the track “Never Been Part II” which Rick Ross made up for that and should be in and still trying to maintain that originality The majority of the instrumentals on was a revamped form of the original version featured on many more of Wiz’s songs. that the music industry edits at the end of this mix tape are mellow, slow tempo and 9 that was featured on mix tape “Kush and One song that sticks out the most and the day. I’ve downloaded the mix tape with times out of 10 will be used by other artists OJ”, the above artists were on it and I loved it seems to be fans’ favorite on social networks no regrets and find it at the top of my iPod’s to conduct remixes, and that almost never until hearing one interesting “artist” Amber is “Amber Ice”. This track displayed Wiz’s playlist. Ready to Transfer to a University?

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SoccerDaniel Gavira tryoutsincoming high school studentsget the tests,off a classic game to of soccer running was playing amateur leagues, theystart don’t of work to get done, as stated by the Photographer chance to make their skills noticed. played to further determine the have any coaches.” head coach Gomes. He says, “It’s a As they put on their cleats, shin abilities of the students. BC’s soccer program only leaves lot of work that needs to be done The sound of a blowing whistle guards and favorite soccer jerseys, By the end of the game students a few spots available for incoming with the players, and the players I was heard by the 500 students the assistant coaches readied the such as Paublo, an incoming high high school students. This spells choose are going to be better players of all ages and backgrounds who field with cones and markers for school student said that, “It was good news for players such as and a better student and open the participated in Broward College’s the tests that awaited the students. good, pretty intense. I felt like I Mikhail Philips, a BC student doors to other colleges. My goal is soccer tryouts on March 19 and The drills consisted of a 15 and made it.” Even the head coach, whose goal is to become a soccer to make them grow.” March 21. On the first day of 30-yard run, agility tests, running Ricardo Gomes stated “the kids manager after playing professionally With all that said and done its the two tryout days, current around cones, and skills tests that played in high school are for a few years. seems that one of the biggest goals Broward students were given aimed at determining passing skills much more prepared because they By the end of the night, many this year for the soccer team is to the opportunity to show their and shooting skills. Once all the have been playing all season, they students felt confident on their skills regain their fans and recognition of talent, while the second day gave students finished performing the have coaches. Unlike BC, they are and talents, but they still have a lot their team.

photos by alexa ponce Hopeful soccer player doing drills to prove his skills

Seahawks see chance Heather Perry Contributing Writer

The Seahawks are heading to the end of their season with optimism. They are currently 19-19 with a 7-9 conference record. “I’m a bit frustrated with the season so far, but I’m feeling good about what we can do in the stretch,” said Robert Deutschman, head baseball coach. and athletic director. The Seahawks are in third place and a game and a half out of second. Deutschman would like to clinch the second place spot to be in a good position heading into the post season. “Being in second place at the close of the regular season will definitely put us in the best possible position,” said Deutschman. Nevertheless, the stand outs this year have been Orlando Olivera offensively, and Andrew Archer’s pitching and defensive skills. Olivera plays first base with an outstanding .350 batting average, 4 homeruns and 34 RBIs, ranking as the highest offensive player on the team. Archer has recorded 22 strikeouts in 12 games and a 1.13 ERA. “ “We’ve had our ups and downs, started off hot then lost a few, but I think we’re going to finish better then last year,” said Archer. Unfortunately, the Seahawks have suffered some injuries this season and have had to reconsider how they were using players. They lost a couple major defensive and offensive players causing them to fall off the track a little bit. Indeed, the Seahawks have to keep up a winning streak in order to move up in the rankings. Although their conference is a difficult one, with the talent on the team it is possible to end the season well. “We haven’t played our best ball yet, but we are definitely capable,” said Deutshman. To look up any upcoming games or stats on players visit www.broward. edu/athletics. April 17 ,2012 Features page 13 New Nation teaches South Campus about love Jonell Joseph The show started with Contributing Writer detrimental relationships videos, along with live comical acting and With love having many two upcoming rappers performing. misconceptions, the best approach The acting was about a troubled might be to define what it is not, couple whom were involved for to gain a more clear understanding the wrong reasons. Although they of what it is. New Nation, a knew this they both were totally Christian based club at Broward fine with staying together, like the College, decided to depict love in whole relationship was their own their relationship based seminar show. the iLove Show. “The purpose of “People who seem to have it all the show was to make everyone (celebrities), don’t always make it realize that having and keeping because money is a mutual asset principles are most important in to have, it’s how the person uses relationships” said Stephanie Prito, it. They get that confused with Vice President of New Nation that being the root of happiness, The event took place March 29 that person is going to end up bad; in the Performing Cultural Arts those are just materialist things Theater on South Campus. New that are supposed to supplement nation spent weeks promoting the relationship,” said Edwin the show and they also reached Bowles, Liberal Studies Major, and out to people outside of Broward NuNation member, and actor in College to attend the event. The the show. Photo by Clayton Gutzmore club brought Bertha Tagger; Overall, the crowd enjoyed Hostesses Bertha Tagger and Ashley Lawrenson help fix the romance of this fictional couple on the Ilove show former news anchor for one of many laughs, seemed energetic, the prominent news stations in cooperative and very engaged Mexico, as the hostess for the with the show. “I came to clear did have corporations of church,” club. “The show makes me not to just look at the news or media evening. She spoke in Spanish my mind. I learned that love takes said Chelsea Readoan, Physiology want to dive into a relationship, about relationships,” said Bowles for the majority of the show so time and the show was interesting. Major and New Nation member. maybe a friendship before it gets regarding his overall opinion of the club had Ashley Lawrenson, a It took away from me studying,” “They compared love to the serious,” said Fontilus. “I have the examples in our generations’ translator from the G12 church of said Noah Fontilus, Business worldly aspects of life and they learned the same principles in society. 'The watered down version Cooper City. She said her reason Administration Major. People kept mentioning about your church and you can’t believe what of how your decisions are what for coming and participating in came due to many reasons, with relationship with God,” said the media portrays love as,” said make your life, your own story is the show was, “When you look an evident promise on how to Fontilus. Bowles. “People go after money, told through understanding and at society, there is always a need gain a more clear understanding The message was intended cash, shallow qualities, cars and developing standards falling in to find true love. Personally, I feel on love or in the direction of to help educate those in need expensive clothes. The show teaches love. Interestingly, the reality of there is a responsibility for those seeking what knowledge they were of maintaining an ideal, healthy that there is a right way to begin a how and who you are surrounded who know to make others aware.” t missing. “In a good way, the show relationship according to the relationship. I would tell anyone by, affects your existence.' April 17, 2012 SPORTS page 14

Seahawks stumble toward finish line Kyle Rambo “I look forward to next season,” said of confidence throughout the dugout like issues and limited players. Post season hopes Managing Editor Broward’s head coach Jenna Lopez. It was Sophomore Courtney Strype saying, “we are are clearly out the window with an 0-10 difficult for the team to make big strides going to win these last games.” Cerda, who conference record. The team also got swept The night is darkest just before the dawn. in improvement while only working with is majoring in Athletic Training, is hitting in all five games against rival Miami Dade Broward College’s softball team is hoping an 11 girl roster. “It makes it limited,” said .220 with 22 hits and 10 RBIs while Strype, College this season. the dawn is coming soon with it being a very Lopez. She also said, “a new season means a nursing major, has a .172 average with 17 This will be team captain Emily Hentges trying season for the Seahawks. new girls,” but also was quick to state that hits and 4 RBIs. final season with the Seahawks. She has been Dark may have been an understatement the current group of players “all have talent.” The future is promising with freshmen a staple of consistency and success during when the Seahawks walked off the field Although this season has not been anywhere Mercedes Leon and Alexia Moreno leading her 2 years with the Broward College softball hanging their heads on the night of April 4 near what the program had hoped for, Lopez the pack. The duo bats first and second with program. Her leadership and intensity after being swept in a doubleheader by Palm said “it’s a learning experience for the girls Leon leading the team with 37 hits and toward the game will be missed. Beach State College. as a lot of them are new to playing college Moreno first on the team with 11 RBIs. “It’s With the hard work effort and They lost the games by a combined score softball.” Sophomore Catcher Tiffany Cerda a nice college (BC)” said Leon, photography togetherness the softball team has showed of 19-2. With an overall record of 5-32, the reflects on her last season as a Seahawk major. through this difficult and trying season it’s Broward softball team has faced defeats and softball player by saying it’s “bittersweet, it Things quickly spiraled out of control only a matter of time before the luck comes bad stretches like this all season. could have been better.” There was also a bit this season with the Seahawks’ eligibility back and the dawn of winning rises again.

Pitcher Heather Vlam gets a hit, and makes a hard charge for first base photo by Alexa Ponce

April. 17, 2012 Features page 16

Hunger Games killing Box Office records

Rogihanne Avin each other in order to survive. In every Most novels these days are turned into The movie was directed by Gary Ross, Staff writer district in order to get food, they have to movies and at times, the movies are good the man behind “The Tale of Desperaux” submit their name in to request food and in and some times they should have left the in 2008. The actors were phenomenal in Based on the best-selling series of Suzanne the process have their name put in for the book alone because they don’t do it justice. playing these fictional characters. Everything Collins, “The Hunger Games” the first book next reaping. They could actually do this up In this case, it was so well done that the fact about the movie was spectacular from the of the series made its debut on the big screen to a hundred times in a single day, which isn’t that they omitted some part of the book dialogue, the fighting and the drama. I will the weekend of March 30, breaking the Box improving their odds at all. made no difference at all. say this: It’s worth every penny. Office record and joining the ranks of the This particular reaping will forever change third biggest opening, after “Harry Potter the lives of two unlucky teenagers, who will and the Deadly Hollows Part 2” and “The probably die a gruesome death. On the day Dark Knight.” It made $155 million both of the reaping Katniss volunteers to be a in the U.S. and Canada, making a $214.3 tribute. One girl is chosen, next is the boy. million worldwide. A guy named Peeta Mellark played by Josh Hunger Games is about a world where Hutcherson from Journey 2. teenagers are fighting for survival, and the Also in the movie is actor Liam Hemsworth winner gets food for a year for the whole playing Gale Hawthorne, Woody Harrelson district. There is a protagonist, Katniss as Haymitch Abernathy, Elizabeth Banks as Everdeen played by Oscar winner Jennifer Effie Trinket, musician Lenny Kravitz as the Lawrence. Panem used to have 13 districts fashionable Cinna, Stanley Tucci as the host but a war broke out and only 12 remained. Ceasar Flikerman, Wes Bentley as Seneca The Capitol is where all the rich live, and Crane, Toby Jones as Claudius Templesmith each year because of the war they have a and Donald Sutherland as the untouchable reaping, meaning a raffle of sorts but of president Snow. human lives, teenagers to be exact of the 12 This movie was filled with action; districts. The people living in the Capitol are suspense and romance are all that we look safe from this oppressive and barbaric trial. for in a movie. These roles were well cast Each year two from each district, a boy because they portrayed the characters with and a girl, are randomly picked to participate such perfection that it was as if Collins wrote Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson Photo courtesy of Spinoff.comicbooksources.com in this televised game where they must kill these books thinking of them specifically.

American Pie Reunion

Photo courtesy of oregonlive.com The cast on the set of American Reunion Photos by Constanza Gallardo

The Red Hot Chili Peppers perform to a sold out arena at the Bank Gustavo Anaya Atlantic Center on April 2. Guitarist Micheal “Flea” Balzary (left) and Sports Editor played by Tara Reid and John played by singer Anthony Kiedis (right) jam out to the cheers of the crowd. John Cho. The last installment of the “American Throughout the whole movie, everyone Pie” series released last Friday, and it was is catching up with each other and showing everything we had expected it to be. Sex- how everybody is living these days, until filled scenes at parties, with a little of they begin to find themselves in the most unnecessary gross humor and even a bit ridiculous situations that might involve of heartfelt moments gives “American some surprising eye popping scenes. Even Reunion” the ingredients for another though everyone is all grown up, the same hilarious film. Following up a series that intentions are afloat. Stifler roams around began in 1999, the cast and directors did a with the same intentions as he did in the great job in bringing back the original feel past films; to have sex with women while that once caught our attention. getting as drunk as possible. The movie was written and directed Now even though the plot was by Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, somewhat weak, it still managed to group who are also the same guys who wrote and everyone’s different storylines together and directed the “Harold and Kumar” movies. it showed Jim and his friends that the bond These “American Pie” first-timers however, that once held them together still proves to did not disappoint. They provided be strong as they are there for each other in everything that was needed to make a good their different times of need. high school reunion. But if you came to watch this movie, The film focuses on Jim, played by you weren’t looking for a story line. You Jason Biggs and Michelle, played by Alyson were looking to laugh and laugh very loud. Hannigan who is now married with a son, Even though the cast has gotten older and returned to their hometown to attend their matured, the comedy hasn’t. Comedy films thirteenth annual high school reunion. in 2012 cannot just be funny; they have to Along with the original group of friends, be funny with a bit of a wild side to it. This Oz, played by Chris Klein, Kevin, played film has a large amount of sexual content by Thomas Ian Nicholas, Finch, played by but it’s all a key ingredient to come up with Eddie Kaye Thomas and Stifler, played by a great last movie to a classic series. Sean William Scott comes many of their old high school friends including Vicky

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TrayvonJanice Normil forMartin the death of Trayvon Martin.: allThe major cities around support the nation in continues Contributing Writer Zimmerman was in hiding for honor of Trayvon Martin. several weeks after the nation wide But will Trayvon’s case be Garnering frequent coverage exposure of the case. He couldn’t strong enough to help maintain the and updates from numerous media work and eventually set up a paypal momentum in uniting the people outlets is the Trayvon Martin case, account accepting donations to together to fight of the inequalities a case that has most Americans in a pay his lawyers, but the day before and adversaries today? Today times whirlwind of chatter amongst each Zimmerman turned himself in, his are extremely different and as a other and glued to their television lawyers made a public statement nation we have progressed from the sets. New information and hair saying that they will no longer segregation laws we once followed raising audio clips on the case have represent Zimmerman since they but one issue we as a society seems been released on the shooting, lost contact with him. to carry through the generations leaving a great deal to wonder on Zimmerman was not subjected are stereotypes, prejudice, and what truly happened that night. to a drug test which was conducted specifically racial profiling which George Zimmerman shot on Martin’s body in an autopsy. He can lead to hate crimes. A major Trayvon Martin on the night of also was allowed to keep his firearm issue in society is the prejudiced February 26, after he was specifically after the incident even with proof of against males of a minority descent told by the authorities to not follow history of domestic violence. Chief regardless of whatever color they Martin and wait for a nearby police B. Lee has agreed to step down may be. officer. Trayvon Martin was 17 years “temporarily” during the process of Noah Fontalus, a Business old, while only in possession of a tea the investigation due to the number Administration major at Broward and snacks. No illegal guns or drugs of Sanford residents questioning the College said that the case helped were on Martin’s body. Why did way he has handled the case. show “major flaws in the justice Zimmerman follow Trayvon after Twitter and Facebook have system” also that the case is “… he was advised not to? And what been set ablaze with frequent more than a race issue, it’s about qualifies someone to be perceived as tweeting and updates in support getting justice for such a tragic suspicious? of shedding light and justice to event.” Stephanie Broussard, a A month goes by before the this case. Profile pictures and wall Communications major said authorities finally decided to posting on these social outlets “though the event was unfortunate arrest Zimmerman and charge allowed many to give condolences it has help rallied today’s youth Photos courtesy of 972mag.com, dailycaller.com, and wordpress.com him with second degree murder to the Martin family and show together in a positive manner and A photo of a person holding a “PROTECT OUR CHILDREN” poster at their support by posting pictures of has hope for a positive outcome.” a rally for Trayvon Martin on March 21st (top right), and a mugshot of themselves in gray hoodies and the In the midst all the protest and George Zimmerman after he shot Trayvon Martin (lower left). sharing of links to petitions to see to rallies what may keep the longevity the arrest of George Zimmerman. of this movement is not to get lost Trayvon parents and Civil Rights in a black and white issue or race leaders such as Al Sharpton, Jesse but to focus on eliminating future Jackson, and the NAACP in have injustice to others and for Trayvon helped with organizing marches in Martin case to receiving a proper their own towns and various other and thorough investigation along places. Marches are taking place in with other similar cases.

IRogihanne am Avin addictedit’s not wrong for meto... to do this. of a game for more than six hours a Staff Writer If you’re telling yourself that then day without eating and not taking something is definitely not right. a bath, then you clearly have a The most common substances are problem. We are all addicted to something alcohol, tobacco, heroin, caffeine, If one day you get your credit one way or the other. I’ll admit and of course I wouldn’t forget all card bill and you choke on your I am addicted to books. I spend the other drugs and some things on own saliva, well that would be your time researching new books by my your grocery list. I bet you know wake up call. Having two days favorite authors, and other ones too. what I’m talking about (detergent). out of the week to exercise, that›s I will spend hours on the Internet, Each comes with their own set of normal. Doing it every day seven at bookstores and libraries. When I problems. I know there is a show on days a week twenty-four hours a day realize I’m about to run out books I TLC called “my strange addiction”, is not a good way to go. start to panic and run to the nearest that shows people and their weird Poker, chips, black jack, and library to find six more books to addictions. I remember watching it roulette have a certain allure but do replace the ones I’m done reading. once and there was people addicted it repeatedly, it can be too much for I know that you’ll agree with me to eating cotton, detergent, toilet the psyche and your pocket suffers. when I say that many people are paper, tanning, shoes, picking Then comes the problems, the loan addicted to the Internet, specifically scabs, and growing fingernails. sharks and you end up desperate; Facebook and Twitter. I’m guilty These are really strange and out I guess jail could be your wake up of being on Facebook most of the there even for me. I wonder what call. It’s a slippery slope waiting to time but I’m not posting every goes through some of these people happen. day of every minute of the day. It’s that push them to actually digest Being a sex addict is a dangerous interesting to know what people or even think of doing anything way to go too. It’s almost the same are thinking, but I don’t want to remotely uncharacteristically weird. as drugs, because you can›t get know if you’re in the bathroom. As It boggles my mind that people enough. You’re trying to get to that for Twitter, I don’t have a clue why would do this to themselves; like first high over and over again and it people tweet. spend over $20 for a cup of coffee. I does not work. Building a tolerance I know that sometimes don’t think all that caffeine is good to any of these addictions is when addictions can be a problem. You for your system. At some point you you have a problem. When you stop can hurt yourself and those you won›t be sleeping at all and your taking calls because you’re afraid love. Being addicted to any kind system will shut down, which in the debt collectors will bear down of substance can damage you turn will slow you down. If one on you like vultures do their pray physically, mentally and can go as person would go that far to get or if you’re hiding in your parents’ far as to damage your brain. My his caffeine fix then, what does it basement because you want to addiction is not dangerous to me or tell me about the rest of humanity make sure the loan sharks have no my loved ones, but it is a problem. plagued with their own addiction clue where to find you (news flash, I don’t really need the books per say which is clearly not good for them. that›s the first place they will look). but I have a need to have them at However, these are not the The first step to every problem is hand and it calms me (my brother only addictions. You have people to admit you have a problem. The calls it the “educational addiction”). addicted to shopping, overeating, second is to seek help. I can say that There are so many addictions exercise, gambling, video games and it won’t be easy to stop cold turkey with so many outcomes. Addiction sex. You’re probably wondering or even gradually, but I can also tell is when you are dependent on a how this can be. It’s easy enough. you that with the help of family and substance and you tell yourself that If you find yourself sitting in front friends, anything is possible. April. 17, 2012 Opinion page 19

College outside the classroom Next time you decide to leave member join them. So why not try your class, bend your neck down to something different and attend that a 90 degree angle, and text all the event after you get out of class. The way until you make it to your car opportunities of experiencing things door, maybe just try and look up and the school has too offer includes one notice. Notice the school campus of the most important things needed you are not only attending and to get a job, networking. Some of the paying for, but also are inevitably a other perks include improving social part of. and management skills. School goes The editors of The Observer notice by pretty quick; if you don’t stop and way too often the un-involvement of look around every once in a while, students here at Broward College. It you might miss it. isn’t just that the students don’t want College is a major opportunity to participate, but they just don’t that is not available for all. There know anything about the activities. are several road blocks that a good No matter the amount of posters or percentage of people face that keep flyers about a certain event or club them out of institutions of higher around the school, students seem to Photo courtesy of thompson.com, headline design by cornell whitehead learning. There are individuals out still pay no attention to it. the clubs and organizations. Recent movie “Inception”. The clubs have have the same interests as you, there who didn’t prioritize and Could it be the mindset that studies have shown that students to plant the idea in students’ minds and there is a possibility you could lost their chance, or people that incoming students already have set in who are active outside the classroom to get them to participate. The word actually enjoy talking to them. Many are dealing with the uphill battle place when deciding to attend a two are not only more successful, but around campus needs to be spread. of the Staff Writers and Editors on of residency issues. Another is not year college? These two year institutes happier. With the many different Nothing was ever received without this publication just started showing enough extracurricular activities on are many times looked at as a pit stop clubs offered here at Broward such asking for it first. up to meetings and now are enjoying their resume, because they chose not by students before transferring to a as student government, intramural Ultimately, it is the student’s being a part of something in school. to get involved at their last school. much larger and student-involved sports, theatre club, (and of course a decision on whether they want to This is not high school. This is Either way, there are people out University. How many times have newspaper publication), there really give it a chance or not. We are not also not a University. This school is there that would kill for a chance at you met a student at BC and one is something for everyone. Trying asking you to attend every bake sale what you make of it. There is plenty this type of education, so for those of your first five questions for them different things and finding out or presentation the school has to to do if you just do a little searching. of us that have made it to this level, was, “where are you transferring?” what you really like is what college offer. These people that sit next you All the organizations would be please acknowledge that college is a Student involvement starts with is all about. It’s almost like the in all these classes might actually more than happy to have an extra privilege, not a right.

FullKyle Rambo tanks equal empty pockets for students that need a cheaper route (by now a 30 minute wait on the bus stop. Managing Editor I’m sure this is starting to sound Now I’m sure you have realized like the diary of a cheapskate, but that the only way to save money this is all coming deep from my on gas is to become a complete As you pull your (stereotypical wallet …I mean heart). Everyone (insert expletive here) to everyone college kid’s) 1995 Honda Civic has that person in one of their you know. If dismissing human into the local 7-11 for some gas and classes that is always pushing to emotions to save money just isn’t a diabetes induced, red and purple hangout but you really only talk your forte then you can always flavored Slurpee try not to freak out to because they do all the work in go the Al Gore route and do the about the future consequences. I’m your group project (or am I the non-showering hippies move by not talking about the indigestion only jerk that does that). It’s time going green. This will end with from the Slurpee (Pepto-Bismol to take even more advantage of this you showing up to work soaked in can fix that). I’m referring to the helpless acquaintance and hitch sweat after a 25 mile bike ride in 90 threatening facial expression you a (free) ride with them. Since degree heat (if the lateness doesn’t will have after realizing the $12 they think you are already on the get you fired the smell of your worth of gas you just put in your friend level this shouldn’t be a hard body odor will). So calm down tank will only get you half way accommodation to get them to Lance Armstrong, there’s always home. With gas prices rising and agree with. One of the (disastrous) the option of buying one of those the summer seducing you to go out perks that comes with this tiny clown cars that has 201 miles and have fun, this guide will help uncharged transportation is the to the gallon. Oh wait, those Hot balance your funds without having photo courtesy of Freakingnews.com unfortunate social obligation to Wheel sized cars cost $201,000 to take out a loan for a week’s relationship is worth a half a tank heartbroken too long, Match. engage in a conversation with this plus your dignity. worth of gas. of fuel if that’s how much is wasted com will find that special person person (who has the personality of There may not be one proven The first step that needs to be (…I mean used) on a simple movie for you in a few days (and more Keanu Reeves). If you have the ego way to save money on gas. So the taken is to cut out unnecessary date night. So next time you take importantly within a few miles). to pull out headphones and drown best thing we can do is drive less, long driving distances. Sure, you’re the turnpike to see her it should Now that your love life is out the sound of their voice on the find rides, and hope that somehow girlfriend in Hialeah is your dream be to ask for the engagement limited to a few blocks, work and way there don’t be surprised if your Bush gets reelected. Wait can I take woman, but let’s be honest, no ring back. There’s no need to be school are the next destinations next ride will cost you $1.25 and that back?

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March 2012 was a glamorous month as Miami hosted Funkshion Fashion week from the 14-17th and later on Miami Beach International Fashion Week from the 21st to the 24th. The first week was set at the Moore Building located in Miami Art District which showcased upcoming designers from the Art Institute of Miami, such as Valentina Delfino whose dress was worn by actress Missi Pyle for this year´s Academy Awards. Funkshion also presented local and Haitian designers with their summer collection. However, the real spectacle occurred the following week when Sobol Productions hosted the 14th Annual MBIFW. Beth Sobol, MBIFW´s President, explains “Over the years, discovering the world’s best emerging designers has been a wonderful and exciting experience. By creating the international platform through MBIFW that allows these designers to be seen by the entire world, we have been able to launch their careers to the next level.” Therefore, there is no doubt that Miami Beach is “the natural selection” to host America’s largest International and Hispanic fashion event. MBIFW not only featured international designers, but presented accessory innovators; expert chefs such as Adrianne Calvo; drinks by Stella Beer; the six young student designer winners from around the globe and photography winner Carlo Fernandes from Australia who shows incredible talent at only age20. MBIFW started with a swimwear designer showcase from Greece, USA, Ecuador, Brazil and Bahamas. The swimwear collections ranged from fun and flirty to classic sexy, yet Minka by Maven, the Bahamian designer, showed greater creativity in her runway and captured everyone’s attention. The night continued with some average and then breath taking collections that were not only clothes, but wearable art. K. Hendrix (USA), Eduardo de las Casas (Peru), Misha Vaidya (England) and Ema Savahl (USA) were the most groundbreaking artists for the opening night; all of the collections had interesting and innovative takes for fashion and went from casual wear to night and couture dresses. Ema Savahl Couture made such an impression on people hat her silicone pattern dresses were showcased again on the last day. In addition, Savahl was presented with the “Excellence in Evening Wear” award. Another day Fashion TV showcased their collection which failed to impress the audience and live up to the standards of the network´s name. However, the night improved as soon as the runway was filled with incredible designs by Peter Cave (Ecuador), Fernanda Melo (Mexico) and WALLA (Kingdom of Bahrain). We talked with the Mexican designer who was incredibly excited and honored to have been invited to MBIFW 2012 and show the world her classic collection inspired by the 20’s. Her designs are all black with silk thread flower patterns which are traditional handmade work by Zapotecan natives from Mexico. She also has a foundation that helps preserve ancient sewing techniques by natives. Afterward, we had a few words with the designer Walla who mostly designs for royal families of the Middle East. However, Walla is now ready to expose her designs to the world and her latest collection was inspired by Miami’s style and people. On its closing night MBIFW featured Dasha Protsenka, face of Russia’s Lancome, and she performed her new single “The Perfect Girl. Music’s name was saved on behalf of Spain’s new hottest trio, D’NASH, as their faces were as cute as their songs. There was another runway show by Nicolas Felizola with his “Red Carpet Collection” that has been worn by several Latin American celebrities, followed by the “Miami Moda and Music Awards” where Walla was given the “International Rising Star” award and Peter Cave received the “Designers Choice” award. Overall the entire week was filled with great food, drink, designs, art and beautiful people. It is a local event that should not be missed. To see the different collections and designers check out the Observer Facebook page.

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