Volume 21 Number 3 www.broward.edu/observer September 11, 2006
READ what’s September 11, 2001: inside Our big Campus news Rene Pazmino, We will never forget... Jr., is problem the new By Phillip Campos to end all wars, yet we certainly By Nathan Phelps Central Staff Writer repeated with another war “to end Sci-Tech Editor and WHC Student all wars:” World War II. Shall we Government September 11, 2001 marks the repeat wars indefinitely until we The debate over global warming President. day America stopped, cried, and are no longer here? Despite be- is over. According to the National ▪ Page 3 overcame one of its greatest tri- ing much smaller in scale, a mere Academy of Sciences the Earth’s als our homeland has ever seen. two decades ago the world as we temperature has risen by about 1 Despite the fact that two majes- degree Fahrenheit over the past Sports know it was in peril. One can only See The tic steel titans came thundering imagine if the Cold War had esca- century. Scientists expect the aver- Preview down, up came the even grander lated. Will World War III becom- age global temperature to increase of the Lady will of the people. The want to ing an inevitable consequence an additional 2 to 6 degrees over the seahawk recover and rebuild our habitual of time, or an easily avoidable next hundred years. The evidence Volleyball in our need to overcome adversity was conflict, one we can ascend past is strong to suggest that much of centerspread! present. Overcoming a national and break the repeating cycle of this change is due to human ac- ▪ Pages 10-11 tragedy not only depends on the history? As a nation, we must ask tivities. Even though this does not economy, but how the country is that question and understand why sound like much, it could be dev- affected; it depends on its people. we must never forget. astating to the Earth’s climate. At entertainment The whole September 11, 2001, may have As we look forward in the the peak of the last Ice Age, 18 world mourns been the infamous day, however, present, and guess about the fu- thousand years ago, the tempera- the loss of the unforgettable it is the repercussions that fol- ture, war has definitely changed ture was only 7 degrees colder that Steve Irwin. lowed that will dictate our future, from the time of our fore fathers. it is at present and glaciers covered ▪ Page 9 our children’s future, America’s War is now a game of numbers much of North America. The Twin Towers Photo courtesy of future, and ultimately what the Marcos Efron and statistics with shiny buttons, Temperature is not the only world will become. where a mere click and command thing being affected by global Science and The United States may have been Israel are again making headlines. of a mouse can destroy an entire na- warming. Greenhouse gases, TEchnology the country that was stricken, how- Just like in 1992, the war on Iraq tion. War is no longer restricted to a which are essential for life on the All about Nasa’s Space Shuttle ever, Al Qaeda as well as other ter- is a major factor in politics, and the battlefield or a flag. It is in our streets, Earth, have risen to their highest program rorist organizations target the entire economy. Just like the 70’s, cars are in our phone lines, in our neighbor- levels in the past 650,000 years update and modern world. London, England, becoming smaller, and oil prices are ing nations, and especially now an and are continuing to climb. The The Madrid, Spain, and countless other skyrocketing. The country is divided unfortunate part of our daily lives. use of fossil fuels is the major con- Effects of global Warming nations have been targeted and be- on how to deal with immigration; is September 11 was a very hard tributor to rising levels of carbon on our world. came victims of terrorist attacks. it good or bad, have we met our quo- reminder of the horror of genocide. dioxide in the atmosphere. Our ▪ Pages 12-13 Conflicts old and new are reemerg- ta? Or do we owe to those that came, Statistically speaking the casual- lives and lifestyles revolve around ing as we move deeper into the 21st and are still coming? ties of September 11 are quite small the use of oil and oil-based prod- century, and our past seems to haunt Where have we gone since the when compared to the 6 billion ucts which account for over 80% Collegewide us. In an endless repeating cycle of 70’s? Is the United States in Déjà vu of the world’s energy usage. The P’an Ku, The people in the entire world or just student literary history, North Korea again becomes with another Gulf War? Ironically, fact that we have made ourselves and art magazine, a threat, as Iran, Syria, Lebanon, and World War I supposed to be the war so reliant on this type of energy is gearing up for ▪ Tribute continued on page 7 a new semester. source has proven to be a huge det- riment to repairing the damage we ▪ Page 17 have done to our Earth. Month af- ter month, the effects of rising car- Features bon dioxide levels become more Stacie Hurricane Ernesto fails to impress evident. These repercussions are By Cami Carr Turner in the forms of killer hurricanes, is a Staff Writer model floods, droughts, and major - wild for hope. fires. This is undoubtedly one of Though Tropical Storm Ernesto the most imposing scientific and ▪ Page 16 filled South Florida with anxiety, technical challenges that humanity shut down all colleges and schools has ever faced. in the Broward County School Opinion It is becoming ever more evident District, the facts show the expected Students recall that decreasing the current amount their memories hurricane was just a dud. Coverage of CO2 emissions is imperative in and let their on the storm extended to all major feelings be order to help repair the damage known on, about, news channels and 24 hour coverage that has already been done. To hold and after the on the Weather Channel. After last attacks of 9/11. global emission levels constant year’s run-in with Hurricane Wilma while the world’s economy contin- ▪ Pages 18-19 and then total destruction of Katrina, ues to grow is a daunting task. The the Southern states all feared for the technology to accomplish this al- worst. All over Broward, Dade and ready exists, but it will take tenac- Palm Beach counties, lines could be Index ity and determination to bring it seen for blocks at gas stations and The rush to gas up in preparation for Hurricane Photo by Chris Cutro to fruition. Wasting less energy is Collegewide...... 7 hardware stores flowed with a steady Ernesto left many fuel stations backed up. ▪ Brains continued on page 7 the quickest, least expensive way stream of customers stocking up Central...... 3 to stem carbon emissions. Simple for a potential emergency situation. of all BCC campuses for Tuesday, administration offices for all cam- South...... 4 solutions such as adding sufficient North...... 5 Ernesto never bumped up from its Aug. 29 came at 4:40 p.m. on puses was flooded with both faculty insulation to buildings, highly ef- WHC...... 6 category as a tropical storm with Monday, Aug. 28. The closure no- and student complaints. High force ficient windows and doors, as well winds at a high of only 43 miles tice for Wednesday, Aug. 30 came at winds and beating rain forced many Entertainment...... 8-9 as illumination, compressed air per hour when it slid over Broward 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, both students to stay at home, fearing rain Sci-Tech...... 12-13 systems and heating and cooling Features...... 15-17 County. As compared to the highs of comparably late when put against would impact traffic, not to mention systems can reduce the demand for Opinion...... 18-19 Wilma, which were a whopping 175 Broward County schools and all walking outside in the many outdoor MPH at its most torrent moments, other colleges in the affected areas. Sports...... 10-11, 20 Ernesto was just a heavy rain storm. After Hurricane Rita and the inci- ▪ Global warming The first announcement for closure dent of the campus non-closures, the ▪ Ernesto continued on page 7 continued on page 12
September 11, 2006 Central The Observer Central SGA has new leader Students psyched for By Daniella Dorcelus Central Bureau Chief
By Daniellaannual Dorcelus comedy show Rene Pazmino Jr., President of Cenral Bureau Chief BCC Central Campus and WHC Student Government, has lived in Fort Lauderdale since the age of The Student Programming 13. He gained most of his political and Development Entertainment knowledge and experience early Series (S.P.A.D.E.S.) will host the in life by observing his father at Laughapalooza Comedy Show work. Rene Pazmino Sr. was a on Sept. 23, 2006. The event commissioner for the city of Santo will feature Benji Brown, Rob Domingo in Ecuador. During that Stapleton and Buzz Sutherland. time, Pazmino took advantage of The show is held annually at BCC the opportunity afforded to him Central Campus. in the field of government by It first started three years ago shadowing his father and helping Rene Pazmino, Jr., the new Central and WHC SGA Photo submitted by in September 2004 and included out with campaigns. President. Rene Pazmino comedians such as Gary Owens “He was a great example for me for reporting the activities of that about students who were denied and Shang. The idea was initiated Benji Brown, one Photo courtesy because he loved to help people, committee to the Senate. Pazmino certain rights because of their by Adrian Carter, Student of the comics. of Benjibrown.com and that inspired me to become hopes to make SGA more visible immigration status this year. The Life Director. Although it was appear also have made their faces president of Student Government to the student body by working group that works on such projects Carter’s idea, S.P.A.D.E.S. has recognizable to many people in to help out the students also,” he with that particular entity of the is called the Student Legislative been the major force behind its the nation. said. organization. Council (SLC). production. They are in charge of Rob Stapleton was born and Pazmino worked with the “I’m all about growing, “The reason I wanted to finding comedians and setting up raised in the Bronx of N.Y. Some Student Government Association expanding, and putting in new become Student Body President schedules for the event. Most of of his jokes are based on his (SGA) prior to being elected to his ideas for the growth of Student was to have a great environment the comedians have been featured observations while growing up current position. He served as a Government,” he said. for the students where they can in BET’s Comic View. “We have in such a huge and diverse city. senator for SGA and vice chair for The leader also went to feel comfortable studying and live a great choice of line up,” said Stapleton has assisted Tracey its Public Relations Committee. Tallahassee and spoke to the happy at BCC,” Pazmino said. Beatrice Blanc, Programming Morgan in writing sketches for As vice chair he was responsible Florida House of Representatives Chair. NBC’s Saturday Night Live. S.P.A.D.E.S. and Student Life His experience on the big screen has received positive feedback has included a starring role as from students in the past. “I rapper Jay-Z in the film Death think it’s great. I look forward of a Dynasty. The work portrays Kenpo Club holds tournament for to coming to it again this year,” the hostile break up of Roc-a said Nadine Rust. The comedians fella records founders, Jay-Z and that will perform have made their Damon Dash. the best of the best mark among audiences all across Buzz Sutherland has an By Daniella Dorcelus the U.S. impressive track record also. Central Bureau Chief Benji Brown has performed at During the past five years, he various comedy clubs, colleges was named Comedian of the and Universities in addition to Year by the National Association The BCC Kenpo Club and the large auditorium venues. He has of Campus Activities (NACA). Martial Arts Foundation, Inc., worked with some of the most Sutherland was also named teamed up to coordinate a martial recognizable names in comedy Entertainer of the Year by the arts tournament held on July 29, such as Tommy Davidson, Mike NACA. In addition, Sutherland 2006. The event took place at Epps and Finesse Mitchell. has been acclaimed as Performer the gym of Broward Community Brown co-starred in a film of the Year and Comedian of the College Central Campus. An array entitled A Miami Tail, which Year by Association for Promotion of people showed up: children, was produced by Lions Gate of Campus Activities (APCA). youth and adults alike lined up to Entertainment. Other television His television appearances have either compete or just observe the and film appearances by Brown included HBO’s Comic Relief, talented practitioners. include Queens of Comedy, MTV’s Half Hour comedy Hour Some of the movements the Sommore and College Hill. The and he was also the host of competitors were required to other two comedians scheduled to Disney/KPLR Kid’s Connection. execute included forms, sparring and self-defense. The younger Michael Nolan, the Sensei and advisor of the BCC Photo courtesy of generation amazed the crowd with Kenpo club, demonstrates a head lock technigue. Michael Nolan their overwhelming proficiency in their skill and style. Fu for 2 and a half months at the Club generously sponsored the Club Rush Week Ritchie Guillaume studies Goju Po Chi Lam Training Center. tournament and the Martial Arts By Daniella Dorcelus insight on their mission. Ryu and has been doing so since Rodriguez mentioned that he has Foundation was responsible for Central Bureau Chief The Hillel Jewish Student July of 2006. He is 11 years old practiced before but stopped for promoting it. Union is there to give social, and is currently practicing under a while. He decided to get back The Broward Community Many student and community cultural and religious support the instruction of Sensei Herbie. to training again after his parents College Kenpo Club was founded organizations were represented to Jewish students at Broward Additionally, he also received urged him to do so. This young in the summer of 2002, by at this year’s Club Rush held on Community College. “For first place for sparring. “It took man received first place for forms Sensei Michael Nolan. Some of Aug. 28, 2006. One of the groups Jewish students at BCC, it gives a lot of work. You have to make and second place for sparring. “It the ideals that the organization that participated in the event them a way to meet other Jewish sure that you are disciplined and takes a lot of practice because if embodies include: integrity, was the Gay Straight Alliance students,” said Jennifer Kryshka. if you’re not, they will make you. you go out there and do not know humility and self-control. The (GSA). The purpose of GSA is Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the You must make sure that you do what you will do, then you’ll get Martial Arts Foundation was to raise awareness and to promote international honor society was not talk back to the instructor,” hurt. Always keep your hands up founded by Larry L. Mabson on tolerance among people of various also actively informing students said Guillaume. This young man because they can always go for the 1993. He is currently the head sexual orientations. They are also of their organization. started training in Karate after face anytime,” said Rodriguez. instructor of Mabson-do Goju involved in community outreach The group initiate activities being recommended for the Stay There were other students who Kan Karate Association in Fort projects. Last year GSA collected that encompass their four in School program. The purpose practiced the same style as him. Lauderdale, Florida. At present, he food, clothing and medical hallmarks: scholarship, service, of this initiative is to help students Emily Marett has been training is the highest-ranking practitioner supplies for victims of Hurricane leadership and fellowship. One of disadvantaged backgrounds in Kung Fu for 2 and a half years. within the USA Goju Organization Katrina. Intervarsity Christian can become a member of PTK to remain in school, by helping She competed in the intermediate and is the appointed successor by Fellowship was also present to after completing 12 college- them to become focused and self- level, received second place for Chief Master Instructor William promote their club. level credits and earning a 3.5 confident through martial arts and fighting and third place for forms. A. Liquori. In addition, Mabson The organization strives to cumulative grade point average. other activities. Coordinators of She mentioned that her friend is the recipient of the 1995 Florida share the doctrine of Jesus Christ In addition, the BCC Kenpo- this project work with the Metro- inspired her to get into karate Hall of Fame and the 1996 with students through witness and Kobudo club encouraged new Dade Police Department to and now she absolutely enjoys Martial Arts Congress Memorial fellowship. “It’s a place where faces to experience the physical target at-risk youth. There were it. “It’s really good exercise. It Hall of Fame. Not to mention, students can grow spiritually as and mental challenge offered a handful of students who took helps with muscle tone. It also he also is one of the founding they learn about the Christian through martial arts. Kenpo helps home prizes for their talent. helps primarily self-defense. It fathers of Brotherhood Martial faith,” said Jeannette Silva. one develop courtesy, integrity, Justin Rodriguez is 11 years teaches you how to stay focus and Arts (WBMA) and RAM Martial Another religious organization humility and self-control. old and has been studying Kung be disciplined.” The BCC Kenpo Arts Events. was there willing to provide The Observer South September 11, 2006 Welcome Week still a success Ducks gone wild BY Heather Dulman By Bill Leban South Bureau Chief Staff Writer
This year, Welcome Week As a car pulls into the BCC kicked off during the second South Campus it is greeted by a week of school. “Students get parade of feathered spectators bombarded for the first week that surround the lake in front of of school such as dropping or the campus. Not a day goes by adding classes, buying books and that somebody isn’t seen feeding dealing with financial aide. They the resident waterfowl that live don’t get to enjoy the novalties. near the water. These birds are So we did it the second week so not afraid of people and often more students can get involved in walk in front of cars and up to the South Campus’ Photo by student events,” said Rose Ortega, joggers who run around the lake. wildlife. Johnny Louis Student Life Director. There are several different types On July 18th the BCC South The anticipation for Welcome of birds living at the lake with the campus was visited by Critter Back Week has been postponed South Campus clubs are set to recruit Photo by Johnny Louis most prolific and least appealing Control and proceeded to remove thanks to Ernesto. It became clear during Welcome Week. being the Muscovy Duck. approximately 25-30 ducks from on Monday, Aug. 28 at 4 p.m. that Intramural Sports, Student Life to be embarrassed by Simon,” said The Muscovy, is a non-native the lake area. This type of action the school was going to shut down and Healthy Student Living BCC student Lonnika Robinson. species of duck originally from is necessary with the Muscovy the next day and that the activities Educators. There were free five Another BCC student, Asheley South and Central America that ducks and is one way to humanely for Welcome Week would have -in-one highlighters shaped like Baeaumont said, “It’s a great way were originally domesticated as a control the population. The ducks to be rescheduled. Well that did a flower with the BCC logo, web to meet new people since this is source of food. They eventually have become a nuisance in part, not stop the Monday BBQ. All address and Student Life South my first year here…I’m too shy to made it to Europe by the way because of the actions of some the activities were to be held Campus number. There were sing in front of people.” of Spanish explorers and then people who feed the Muscovy two times, one for the morning free little stress balls shaped “I thought this event was ultimately brought to the United in the area. Every day it seems and the other for the people like a happy face with writing fun, I wish everybody would States by settlers. They reproduce that there is somebody at the lake who take night classes. The first on the back that said volleyball be brave enough to do it,” said constantly and leave large tossing bread to the ducks and get together was from 11 a.m.- Tuesday 7-10 p.m. The other BCC student Amizaday Mercado. amounts of droppings behind. other birds who live there. It is 1 p.m. The second get together one was shaped and looked She sang “Mickey” and “I will Adult ducks can produce between this behavior that helps the non- was from 6-8 p.m. There were like a basketball. On the back it Survive.” Shawn Morley was the five and six ounces of manure per native bird population get out of a lot of people for the first one, said basketball Thursday 7-10. one producing the music videos. day, dramatically reducing the control. The people who do this however the second event people However, the Volleyball game Working in the business for 16 water quality of the lakes they are not helping the birds either. were probably filling up their did not happen since we were in years, he now has a contract with live around. These non-native By having a constant supply gas tanks and going crazy about a so called hurricane but it would FOX Network to send tapes of ducks are one of the main causes of food, the ducks loose their the hurricane warning. When it most likely be re-scheduled. people singing for American Idol. of the duck plague in wild ducks, natural instincts to forage for was time for the night BBQ, the Welcome Week brought The company Wet Dog Events having been linked to outbreaks of food and become dependent on people serving the food had to people together and made a fun travel around to large college avian tuberculosis, chlamydiosis, the unnatural food source. So, for improvise on the hotdog buns by experience for the new and recent campuses. “Two or three out fowl cholera and paratyphoid. the safety of the students, faculty substituting white bread. students at BCC South Campus. of 25,000 people get to see the For these reasons the population and native birds that inhabit BCC The events that were planned “Welcome Week is the best week; judges… they waiver their rights. must be controlled by periodic South Campus, please DO NOT before Ernesto were the Monday you can learn everything in one- Only very few make the process,” visits from Critter Control. FEED THE DUCKS!!! Kick off BBQ and meeting the three weeks. You meet friends, said Morley.The next local tryouts campus Administrators. Tuesday find out about the honors program. will be at UF around spring time was Got Game, to get the People have no idea until they of March. For more information, students involved with intramural arrive here. Plus there are free go to www.wetdogevents.com. sports and to test student’s test give aways like food,” said BCC Mostly all the events that taking skills. Wednesday, free student Carlos Alvardo. Student Life produces are meant food, prizes, Power 96 and Despite the so called tropical to be a fun and learning experience personalizing Digital Caricatures. storm, Thursday’s event from for all the students at BCC. It is Thursday, make your own DVD/ 11-1:30 p.m. and at 6-7:30 p.m., the student’s choice to be and get Video and choosing a student’s had free drinks including free Red involved. No one makes anyone major and career. Bull and popcorn as well as make do anything at BCC. It’s not like The kick off BBQ went well. your own music video on DVD. high school where students are There were hotdogs,veggie The theme was Become an Idol. most likely forced. It’s the student burgers, cheeseburgers, all So the students would pick over that has to motivate themselves. kinds of potato chips, chocolate 3,100 songs to choose from and Students can choose whether or chip, white chocolate cookies, would sing along to the music. not they want to make community including free cans of soda. “I The background was the theme college a great experience and enjoyed giving food to the new from the hit FOX show American take advantage of the activities and returning BCC students,”said Idol. “It probably broke the ice Student Life produces or just BCC Student Life worker James for the first year students…I go straight home after class Mdelva. wouldn’t want to try out for excluding yourself out of the fun There were tables representing American Idol, I would not want that BCC has to offer.
Students enjoy the food from the Welcome Week BBQ. Photo by Johnny Louis September 11, 2006 North The Observer Hurricane Ernesto crashs welcome week activities, leaves hole in schedules By Anthony Perrucci North Bureau Chief
Tropical Storm Ernesto blew through South Florida in the wee hours of Aug. 30, spreading neither death nor destruction, but wreaking havoc on the schedules and nerves of BCC students. Coming a year after Hurricane Katrina blew through South Florida and ten months after Hurricane Wilma destroyed 153 windows at the North Campus, Hurricane Ernesto brings a little bit of chaos to the File Photo Ernesto brought up to two inches North campus activities. of rain and removed a single limb from a tree with its 45 mph French major, and Jody Dyer, which had been slated for the 29 sustained winds. a nursing major, shared their and 30 of August. The third day, Judy Srygler, the Director of opinions of the storm. When however, proceeded as planned. Facilities for North Campus, asked how it affected her, Dyer The Welcome Week cookout characterizes the Ernesto said, “Not at all, just got pushed is scheduled to take place on experience as a practice run for back with the work we had to Thursday, Sept. 7, according possible more powerful storms do.” to North Campus Student Life in the future. While the campus Second-year student Heidy Director Mareta Sizemore. After itself suffered no damage, she Vazquez shared a similar opinion. Ernesto had moved on, allowing warns that there is still plenty of “I hate missing class, so it threw for classes to resume and life at time left. me off,” she said. “Missing BCC to return to normalcy, the “We are just now in the peak something you pay for sucks.” legacy of the storm seems to of hurricane season,” Srygler Vazquez’s son, three-year-old be little more than puddles of said. The storm and its related Kai, was similarly affected. standing water and a chance for preparations necessitated the She said that Kai is “used to students to practice the usual closure of all public schools in routine, so it threw him off.” The motions necessary whenever a Broward County on Tuesday, inconvenience of school’s being storm threatens. Aug. 29 and Wednesday, Aug. 30. closed “was a waste,” she added, “I think they did the right The cancellation of two days of “but better safe than sorry.” thing,” Srygler said about the two- classes threw the plans of most, The closure of BCC also day closure of BCC. “They didn’t if not all, students into disarray. forced the cancellation of two have any way of knowing.” Freshman Caroline Martinez, a days of Welcome Week activities, The Observer Willis Holcombe Center September 11, 2006 Despite hurricane, students enjoy rush Campus activities successful in midst of schedule interruption By Emily Cornwell WHC Bureau Chief
Last week, the WHC campus had plenty of fun activities for all BCC students to enjoy. Although a portion of the parade was rained on by Ernesto, the rest of what was lost was rescheduled to continue through the following week. Monday through Friday was full of prearranged activities. Photo book marks, US Army, and student government tables were all present outside the WHC building the first of the week. Thursday offered personalized comic book covers with favorite superheros, while Friday was the first movie night of the semester. These movie nights are offered two to four times a month on the WHC campus to all BCC students with proper ID. Meet and greet is Students enjoy Welcome Week activities. Photo by SHEENA FERNANDEZ in the student activities center at approximately 6:30 p.m. and free tickets are given there after. Last week, students were able to go to whatever movie they chose. Popcorn’s on you though, guys. The WHC actually has a number of weekly and monthly activities that are always fun to enjoy. Another example are the Coffee houses every Monday and Thursday night from 5:30 p.m. until around 8 p.m. In room 221, BCC students can stop by and enjoy a flick, some mingling, and of course free food. From dunkaroos, to celery sticks. The rest of the Welcome Week festivities that were interrupted by class cancellations continued Tuesday with “Fun certificates.” These were certificates specifically for individual students and all about them. They could have included birthdays, to personality traits. Wednesday was sponsored by Coyote Ugly with unlimited complimentary sour pucker powder. Watching people bounce around after eating pure sugar is always a good time. Another occasion that was effected by the storm was WHC Administrative Artspace Exhibition Opening. This exhibition featured female designers from the south Florida area, and also included pieces from the Florida Museum of Natural History. The exhibit was scheduled for the Aug. 31 but was pushed to Sept. 7 at the downtown center. Unfortunately, the first “hurricane” of the year affected class schedules more then necessary.
Students gettting Photo by SHEENA involved in Club Rush. FERNANDEZ September 11, 2006 Collegewide The Observer
Tribute to Hurricane September 11, 2001 Ernesto ▪ continued from page 1 that died working in the towers, means. We have the technology, to the effects—some were caused ▪ continued from page 1 or the ones who were saving the where any one individual can be by September 11 and others the millions that die every day. souls inside of them, our heroic connected to any other part of catalyzed by it. Regardless, we corridors of the various campuses. But those that died were not a fire fighters and police officers, the world. Hopefully someday in can only overcome the cycle of Adrian Fernandez, a BCC statistic, nor were they at war, sick our soldiers fighting for freedom our global civilization we can all history by learning from and student, had this to say. “I don’t or being affected by the countless in Iraq, or the UN Ambassadors be connected as one. Most of us refusing to repeat our mistakes. see how they can expect us to just factors that may kill us. They of Peace. As a global community, were here or near to September To look into the past and evolve, wing it in the rain. Driving is bad were not strangers on a far away we must strive for peace. War has 11; our pain went through the to put our differences behind us, enough without having to go 30 land. They were our Dads, Moms, no positive outcome; war must entire world, felt as it shockwaved to move on, yet not forget who miles below the speed limit on Uncles or Aunts, our Brothers, be avoided at all costs, or waged across the globe. Many things and what came before us. We all 95 just to stay safe. I’m glad that our Sisters. They were just like relentlessly to justify it. We must changed and many things stayed know what happened September even though it was a small storm, our family that is now in Iraq, and protect ourselves, yet also stop the same. War—and history—is 11. It is now our job to do what’s they had enough sense to close other parts of the world. and reflect upon our actions. still repeating. The only way we next. It’s been over five years since down classes.” With just short The turn of the century may Personal defense is welcomed, can move on is to remember as a the attacks. How will the United time left in the Hurricane season, begun on Jan, 1, 2000, but the and as Roosevelt had once said, Nation that we will not forget... States be on the 10th anniversary Florida, and its college students United States turned to the new we must “carry a big stick.” we will not forget.... of that day, two decades, or even wait nervously for yet another millennium on September 11, However, the consequences of Though September 11, 2001 a century into the future? It’s in storm on the horizon and for the 2001. We will not forget those doing so may not justify the has past, society is still adapting your hands, just don’t forget.... decisions to come from BCC.
“I can’t afford Constitution Day by Buzz Lamb Division of Student Affairs has Activity Center. Additionally, STAFF WRITER printed bookmarks with the there will be an evening my gasoline” Preamble of the Constitution coffeehouse at the Activity Center President George W. Bush on them for distribution on all on Sept. 18 and a booklet entitled Phillip Campos eating a warm meal, or Ramen signed House Resolution 1848 campuses so that students can “About the Constitution of the Staff Writer noodles, if not anything at all. The on Dec. 8 2004, officially United States of America: We the federal government has already marking Sept. 17 as “United People” will be available for staff “I can’t afford my Gasoline” intervened by lowering taxes, States Constitution Day” in and students. “The Prices have really become and creating incentives. However commemoration of Sept. 17, The national celebration will obscene” are satirical excerpts the bottom-line is simple, if gas 1787 when the 39 delegates of the conclude with “Bells Across from a popular online flash goes any higher than it already Constitutional Convention met America” at the Freedom movie; I can’t afford my gasoline, is, and/or breaks $4 a gallon, then in Philadelphia for the last time Foundation at Valley Forge, PA by Dominic A. Tocci. Tocci’s “I can’t afford my gasoline.” Oil to sign the document they had in honor of the First Amendment movie depicts a funny outlook on companies are reporting record created. which guarantees Americans an otherwise grim reality many profits, while most Americans are General Colin Powell will participate. Sue Hawk-Finn, freedom of speech, religion, Americans are facing today. A reporting major grumbling. Where lead the country in a coordinated, Student Life Director for the press, and the rights to petition shared sentiment that is especially does the buck stop; apparently nationwide recitation of the Willis Holcombe Center, said that and assemble. Students may strong by those that own gas with a turkey at Thanksgiving. Preamble to the United States there will also be a replica of the view the live ceremony online at: guzzling SUV’s. Analysts predict that by Constitution on Monday Sept. 18 constitution on display during www.constitutionday.com. While Hurricane Wilma, plus Thanksgiving gas prices will be at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. BCC’s the week of Sept. 18 at the WHC damaged Texas pipelines, plus closer to $2 per gallon. Gas and the war on Iraq, and various other $2 haven’t been in the same factors shoot gas through the $3 sentence for a long time, and barrier, gas today is still a problem, thus will be emphasized. Two despite the fact it’s somewhat dollars per gallon, or two-thirds leveling off. Minimum wage has cheaper than what we’re paying a l r e a d y been increased to now, exponentially would save deal with the problem. billions of dollars. Wholesale However, minimum prices of gasoline are or low dropping due wage workers to supply and have to deal with demand, and a very serious Americans p r o b l e m . are more Is it worth alert on working hours the price and hours to of gas. only pay for SUV sales the gas bill? are down, Then why not and you just stay home can spot a instead? Most hybrid car middle class every few A m e r i c a n s blocks. AAA work to pay bills, estimates that however whatever is national gas prices should remaining is normally spent as lower around 10 cents by the end fruits of labor, or at least as casual of the week. Whether prices will relaxation, or entertainment. come down and stay down is However, the price of gas drives yet to be seen. Hopefully, by the up, product prices, insurance, end of the decade, an alternative transportation, helps depreciate fuel source may become viable, vehicles, especially V8’s, or otherwise prepare for the next trucks etc. coming of the Ugo, Hybrids or And to those going from anything in between. Because paycheck to paycheck, that can simply “We can’t afford our mean the difference between Gasoline!” The Observer Entertainment September 11, 2006 Hollywood remembers 9/11 By Amanda Fernandez worked on perfecting his New very accurate and hair raising. Staff Writer York accent and spent hours in The misconception is that this a deprivation tank. Pena, who film was made to elicit tears for We remember it as a morning plays Officer Jimeno, moved the deceased as well as the story like any other. The coffee tasted into Officer Jimeno‘s house in being told throughout the movie. the same as it had the morning New Jersey. The acting in this While it was made to honor before, the traffic flowed the film was remarkably incredible those who lost their lives, this same as the previous day. Some considering that the majority of film is all about hope, strength, of us were in school, others at the two star‘s screen time was the good of humanity and the work when we heard the news. spent on their backs. They were will to survive when face to face It was a day no one has ever also very well supported by the with adversity. It is clear that forgotten. Five years later, Oliver two actresses playing their wives, the purpose of this film was to Stone would have a vision for a Maggie Gyllenhaal and Maria honor these two men who faced film which would illustrate the Bello. “It’s a story that had to incredible odds and prevailed true story of John McLoughlin be told” said Oliver Stone on E! by faith. Port Authority Officers and William J. Jimeno, two Port news. Stone, who has graced us John McLoughlin and William Authority officers who were two with other legendary films such as J. Jimeno were very involved in of the 20 survivors that were The Doors, Natural Born Killers, the making of the film and even New York’s finest watch the world collapse. sCREEN cAPTURE pulled from Ground Zero and the Born on The Fourth of July and appear in the final scene where being choked up, overwhelmed when remembering the Marine men who made it their mission Wall street is known for his the two men are coming home to with emotion so much so that who found the two men, yelling to get them out. Nicolas Cage incredible vision and impeccable their wives, children and friends. tears happen to escape. You find from above the rubble “We‘re not stars as Sergeant Mcloughlin and ability to capture his characters. I remember sitting in the theatre yourself holding your breath as leaving. We’re the Marines, you Michael Pena as Officer Jimeno While many have strayed just as the movie was starting, my if you, yourself are also trapped are our mission.” If you haven’t in this true story about courage from seeing this film because box of tissues in my lap, expecting underneath all the rubble that was seen this film yet, you should. It and survival told through the they believe it to be too soon to cry tears of sadness. However, I the World Trade Center. And of is truly, a story about courage and eyes of the two officers and their after the tragedy of 9-11 or they found myself being brought to the course, if you have seen the film, survival and could be considered families. simply think the film was done peak of emotion throughout most tears form in your eyes and a as the film that will inspire many To prepare for the film, Cage in poor taste, I found it to be of the scenes. It was more like chill raises the hair on your arms and bring America to it’s knees.
Candlebox lights up culture room By Cami Carr Among the titles that the band “Step Up” doesn’t Staff Writer played were “10,000 Horses,” “Far Behind,” “Change,” and On Thursday Aug. 17 “Sometimes.” The audience was measure up Candlebox returned to South abuzz with the lyrics as they sang By Heather Dulman Florida after nearly a decade of in time with the singer, enraptured South Bureau Chief absence. Many thought that the by the return of their favorite post grunge rock band had finally grunge rockers. Formed in 1991 In the movie Step Up, Channing disappeared, but having felt in Seattle, Washington, the band Tatum from She’s the Man plays the energy of the fans and band broke the boundaries of grunge a guy named Tyler Gage who members at The Culture Room and brought a more mainstream, lives on the streets and has foster on Oakland Park Blvd that night, though still certainly edgy, parents. Jenna Dewan from the it would be hard to say that rock sound to the public ear. Though Candlebox rocks out! Photo by upcoming movie The Grudge and roll is dead for Candlebox. the band members have each Cami Carr 2 and from the movie Take the The band’s members, Kevin embarked upon other projects The entire rock world waits with Lead, plays a ballet dancer named Martin, Peter Klett, Bardi Martin, since their unofficial breakup in bated breath to see what the Nora Clark who’s always had an and Scott Mercado, rocked it like 1996, their three-month summer band’s new album will bring and easy life. it was just the beginning of their tour, which began on July 1, has how they’ll stand up in the new The beginning of the movie careers. been extremely well received. indie dominated rock scene. was well filmed. It shows a day Screen Capture in the opposite lives of the two. The duo dance Gage hangs out with his buddies together. and gets caught at the Maryland both have obstacles to overcome School of Arts, where Nora goes individually and together. to school, destroying all the props The movie could have been for the theater. Gage is sentenced better. It was like a mix of to community hours where he did different movies on one screen the deed, and he has to help out with different music and actors the janitors. Clark has to do her onstage. Step Up was similar to final showcase and her partner the recent movie that came out gets injured. She needs someone in April, Take the Lead. It is also to be a replacement and no one a mix of the two movies Center will do until Gage offers to fill Stage and Save the Last Dance. in. He has a secret passion to It is like all the other dance flicks breakdance and he tries to mix it that have been out. Step up and up with Clark’s dance moves. Of see if it’s good enough. It’s just a course throughout the time they usual dance movie with drama.
Nora Clark and Tyler Gage (Channing Tatum Screen Capture and Jenna Dewan) prepare for their showcase. September 11, 2006 Entertainment The Observer
World bids farewell to Snakes on a Plane lives an unusual hero down to its name BY Heather Dulman By Anthony Perrucci and Jessica Krieger North Bureau Chief South Bureau Chief and Co-managing Editor By the time this review has run off the presses and made its way Crikey, devastating news into your hands, Snakes on a Plane happened on Labor day, Monday will have been out for a few weeks, September 4, 2006. The well but we all pretty much know what known TV wildlife personality, the score is with this movie. We One of many Screen Capture Steve Irwin also known as the know how the title hit the Internet snakes on a plane. Crocodile Hunter died. Ironically a year ahead of its anticipated Penguins while trying to rescue he did not die from a crocodile release date. We know about the the vice president from terrorists. as some might have bet but from unprecedented groundswell of The genuinely and intentionally a stingray. Irwin was filming a homegrown hype that followed. funny script keeps Snakes from segment for his next series in We were all there on myspace. being dull or heavy-handed. which was to be titled The Oceans com as bulletins from horror Jackson and Todd Louiso’s Deadliest; he was filming at the movie junkies, action movie fans, portrayal of self-aware archetypes Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The famous Steve Irwin will be missed by Photo courtesy of and other connoisseurs of schlock of themselves (Louiso’s egghead Irwin was swimming only a few people and animals all over the world. Getty Images commiserated. We know about the snake expert is the highlight of the inches above a stingray when it week of retakes designed to raise on-the-ground secondary plot), got scared and speared him threw usually not life threatening but do and feeding a 13 foot crocodile it from a PG-13 film to a solid R. David Koechner’s channeling the chest piercing his heart. Irwin need to be treated immediately. inside a zoo pen while holding on More snakes! More profanity! of his Champ Kind character proceeded to remove the barb There is an estimation of only five to his month year old son Robert. More nudity and gunplay! We from Anchorman, and a grab from his chest, while bleeding to people who have died in the last “Steve was one of those guys, we knew about Samuel L. Jackson bag of other characters, the cast death his team which included his ten years from a stingray and that thought of him as invincible,” said and his “line to end all lines.” You is designed to further the plot best friend and a trained doctor Dr. included our beloved crocodile Jack Hanna wild animal expert. know the one, the one my editors more than to represent believable Ed OLoughlin, tried to resuscitate hunter. Irwin who was 44, left behind won’t let me print. We all knew people. There are a couple dozen him. “He came on top of the The First broadcast was in his wife Terri also known as his what we were getting into. We scenes of snake-induced mayhem, stingray and the stingray’s barb 1992, Discovery network aired his Crocodile Huntress, his daughter were the ones who demanded it. ranging from gruesome to hilarious went up into his chest and put segment series of his adventures. Bindi who is eight, and his son And yes, it delivered. The (the scenes in the bathrooms, in a hole into his heart,” said John He became well known for being Robert who would be three in movie’s plot is immaterial. Some particular, are highlights). There Stainton a friend of Irwin’s. “He one of the craziest guys. Irwin’s December. Visitors showed up guy witnesses a murder. The are a few excellent one-liners to had a penetrating injury to the left movie came out in 2002 called The in Australia Zoo at Beerwah and gangsters responsible need to take the edge off, and Samuel L. front of his chest. He had lost his Crocodile Hunter: Collision laid flowers. He will be missed all “take care” of him and decide to Jackson doing what he does best: pulse and wasn’t breathing,” said Course. He is well known to do around the world and his crazy TV do so by filling the cargo hold of screaming, firing guns, and being Dr. Ed OLoughlin. daring stunts such as putting his show segments will be cherished. a 737 carrying the witness from menacing. So what we’re looking Stings from a stingray are whole head in a crocodile’s mouth Hawaii to Los Angeles with at here is a funny, action thriller. poisonous snakes. Snakes, mind By all means, go see Snakes you, which have been all hopped on a Plane. It’s the sort of movie up on pheromones. No, plot is not best digested with a group of important. Context is, however. people, in an atmosphere where Get cranked up Snakes is a solid three star action yelling at the screen is not just By Nikita Ramlogan on their toes, never knowing what who freelances for a major West flick, on par with Die Hard III. accepted but encouraged. This is Staff Writer to expect. Coast crime syndicate. Chev is But it’s also got a four star sense a film that will live on for years, Jason Statham better known in about to begin his morning with of humor that pushes the movie spawning drinking games and If you’re an adrenaline junkie, films such as the Italian Mob and an unexpected wake-up call. into territory previously mined being screened at parties. While this is the movie that you have to Transporter 1 and 2, plays the When he awakes, his vision is only by 1995’s Sudden Death, in no Oscar winner, it is a rousing see. This movie keeps the viewer role of a hit man (Chev Chelios) blurry and his mechanics are not which Jean-Claude Van Damme good time. all in working order. Stumbling winds up playing in goal for the around his apartment, he comes across a DVD labeled “F*** YOU.” Not thinking twice, he pops it in and comes to find out that he has been injected with a lethal dose of a Chinese serum and only has one hour left to live. This all happens because of a run-of-the-mill job the night before that was supposed to be like any other hit, but went unexpectedly awry. A high speed chase now begins in order to find the antidote, Ricky Verona and save his girlfriend Eve, played by Amy Smart. The finely chiseled Jason Statham runs through the city of Los Angeles wreaking havoc wherever he goes. He must keep moving or have to face death. Although this is characterized as a high speed, blood pumping and heart wrenching film, there is a slight comic relief to it. Some of the dialogue and antics that Jason does in the film are absolutely laughable. It is not a very serious film. For those wanting to go see this with a significant other, it’s worth paying the $9 to see it. Take it from me, it’s money well spent. This is Kiki saying 2 thumbs up to the cast and crew of “CRANK” Jason Stratham trying to keep his Screen Capture and happy viewing. heart rate up. 10 The Observer September 11, 2006 BCC’s Lady SeaHawks
BROWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE SEAHAWKS 2006 VOLLEYBALL ROSTER
Numerical No. PLAYER Class Pos. Ht. Hometown/High School 1 Kortney ThrifT fR. RS 5-10 Coral Springs, Fla./Coral Glades 2 Esther Minino So. LIB 5-4 Hollywood, Fla./Hollywood Hills 4 Lisa BUTLER So. LS 5-7 Brooksville, Fla./Central 5 Marisa Moolsiri So. S 5-9 Cooper City, Fla./Cooper City 6 Nancy WILLIAMS fR. MH 5-9 Hialeah, Fla./Colegio COOMEVA 7 Melodee Pryce So. MH 5-7 Punta Gorda, Fla./Charlotte 8 Melissa fUREY So. RS 5-7 Miramar, Fla./Pembroke Pines 9 9. Amanda LEWIS So. RS 5-10 Belle Glade, Fla./Glades Day 10 Jamie WenzEL So. LS 5-11 Punta Gorda, Fla./Charlotte 11 Sarah PAYNE fR. RS 5-10 Sunrise, Fla./Nova
Head Coach: Maite Furey (1st year) Furey takes Seahawks under her wing ! A new era begins for the Broward devoting her last year of eligibility team’s hopes to stay in contention. tabbed to start at right side is freshman Community College volleyball toward helping her mother’s first year at BCC has height advantage with six Kortney Thrift (Coral Springs/Coral Glades team with Maite Furey taking over BCC become a success. players standing at least five-feet, nine- H.S.). Freshman Sarah Payne (Sunrise, the program as head coach. Furey The Seahawks return two starters inches tall. Two of them include returning Fla./Nova H.S) will compete for playing brings 21 years of coaching and from last year in left side Lisa Butler players Marissa Moolsiri (Cooper City/ time at right side. playing experience to a team needing (Brooksville/Central H.S.) and libero Cooper City H.S.) and Amanda Lewis The middle hitter positions feature leadership. She has spent the last Esther Minino (Hollywood/Hollywood (Belle Glade/Glades Day). Moolsiri, newcomers in sophomore Melodee Pryce several weeks getting acquainted with Hills H.S.). There is no mystery on who who appeared in 36 games last season, is (Punta Gorda/Charlotte) and freshman her new team and also getting each is targeted to become the team’s leading slotted as the team’s setter and also could Nancy Williams (Hialeah/Colegio player to adapt to her philosophies, attacker. Butler is the primary suspect see action at right side. Lewis’ freshman Coomeva [Colombia]). Both Pryce and techniques and strategies. Furey’s after notching 95 kills as a freshman. year was cut short to injuries (19 games), Williams possess the agility and athleticism challenge this season is to turn a Butler also is a scoring threat on serves, but she is fully recovered and ready to attack and block shots above the net. month of instruction into a season of leading the team with 40 service aces to challenge for the starting right side The Seahawks could surprise teams with sports improvement. last year. position. each player having the versatility to attack Furey’s previous link to the Minino is the shortest Seahawk at The tallest player on the team is and defend. The lessons learned from Seahawks was when her daughter, five-feet, four-inches, but made big sophomore Jamie Wenzel (Punta Gorda/ last season’s 3-17 finish, should motivate Melissa, played for BCC as an outside contributions as a freshman to keep Charlotte H.S.) at five-feet, eleven- Butler, Minino, Moolsiri and Lewis to hitter in 2004. After taking a year play alive after posting 157 digs in inches. Wenzel, a transfer from Manatee leave a lasting impression with inspiring off to concentrate on her academics, 2005. Minino’s role to prevent points Community College, joins Butler as a performances and helping to bring BCC Melissa Furey returns to the court, and continue rallies is invaluable to the starter on left side. Another newcomer back to respectability.
GO SEAHAWKS!!!!
Head Coach: #6 Nancy williams Maite Furey (1st year)
#4 lISA BUTLER #8 Melissa Furey GO SEAHAWKS!!!! Support our Lady Seahawks! Come watch “the” Game!
#7 Melodee Pryce September 11, 2006 The Observer 11 BCC’s Lady SeaHawks
BROWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE SEAHAWKS Player Profiles: 2006 VOLLEYBALL ROSTER BROWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE SEAHAWKS Numerical # 4 Lisa Butler 2006 VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE No. PLAYER Class Pos. Ht. Hometown/High School 5-7 Left side 1 Kortney ThrifT fR. RS 5-10 Coral Springs, Fla./Coral Glades DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME 2 Esther Minino So. LIB 5-4 Hollywood, Fla./Hollywood Hills Class – Sophomore Fri. Aug. 25 Lake-Sumter Community College# Tampa 1:30 p.m. 4 Lisa BUTLER So. LS 5-7 Brooksville, Fla./Central Hometown – Brooksville Fri. Aug. 25 Palm Beach Community College# Tampa 4:30 p.m. 5 Marisa Moolsiri So. S 5-9 Cooper City, Fla./Cooper City Major – Criminal justice Sat. Aug. 26 Hillsborough Community College# Tampa 10:00 a.m. Sat. Aug. 26 Pensacola Junior College# Tampa 12:30 p.m. 6 Nancy WILLIAMS fR. MH 5-9 Hialeah, Fla./Colegio COOMEVA 2005: P layed in 66 games for BCC…Topped all Se- 7 Melodee Pryce So. MH 5-7 Punta Gorda, Fla./Charlotte Wed. Aug. 30 Northwood University Home 7:00 p.m. 8 Melissa fUREY So. RS 5-7 Miramar, Fla./Pembroke Pines 9 ahawks in service aces with 40…Finished third on Thurs. Sept. 7 Brevard Community College* Home 7:00 p.m. 9. Amanda LEWIS So. RS 5-10 Belle Glade, Fla./Glades Day the team in kills with 95…Posted a season-high Thurs. Sept. 14 Palm Beach Community College* Home 7:00 p.m. 10 Jamie WenzEL So. LS 5-11 Punta Gorda, Fla./Charlotte nine kills against St. Johns River on Sept. 1… Sat. Sept. 16 St. Johns River Community College^ New Port Richey 1:00 p.m. 11 Sarah PAYNE fR. RS 5-10 Sunrise, Fla./Nova Matched her season-high of nine kills and also Sat. Sept. 16 Pasco-Hernando Community College^ New Port Richey 3:00 p.m. Tues. Sept. 19 Indian River Community College* ft. Pierce 7:00 p.m. Head Coach: Maite Furey (1st year) registered a season-best 21 digs against Gulf Tues. Sept. 26 Miami-Dade College* Kendall 7:00 p.m. Coast on Sept. 3…Recorded a season-high seven Thurs. Sept. 28 Brevard Community College* Melbourne 7:00 p.m. service aces against Brevard on Sept. 27. Wed. Oct. 4 Northwood University West Palm Beach 7:00 p.m. Graduated from Central High School in Brooks- Tues. Oct. 10 Palm Beach Community College* Lake Worth 7:00 p.m. ville…Competed in volleyball for two years Thurs. Oct. 12 Indian River Community College* Home 7:00 p.m. Fri. Oct. 13 Lake Sumter Community College+ Lake Worth 1:00 p.m. and one year of softball…Played volleyball Fri. Oct. 13 Johnson County Community College+ Lake Worth 3:00 p.m. for coach Vicki Weaver…Set school record for Sat. Oct. 14 St. Johns River Community College+ Lake Worth 11:00 a.m. service aces during her junior year…Earned Sat. Oct. 14 Palm Beach Community College+ Lake Worth 1:00 p.m. first team all-county honors in her junior and Tues. Oct. 17 Miami-Dade College* Home 7:00 p.m. senior years…Team was district champion and Thurs. Oct. 19 florida Christian College Kissimmee 7:00 p.m. Fri. Oct. 20 Lake-Sumter Community College< Leesburg 1:00 p.m. regional finalist in 2004…Academically, earned Sat. Oct. 20 Polk Community College< Leesburg 5:00 p.m. highest honors five times and high honors Sat. Oct. 21 St. Johns River Community College< Leesburg 9:00 a.m. once…Born December 9, 1986…Daughter of Leni Sat. Oct. 21 Pensacola Junior College< Leesburg 3:00 p.m. and Fred Butler. Tues.-Sun. Nov. 2-5 FCAA State Tournament TBD TBA sports *Southern Conference Opponent #Hillsborough Community College Tournament ^Pasco Hernando Community College Tri-match +Palm Beach Community College BMH Classic Tournament # 8 Melissa Furey against Palm Beach Atlantic University on Sept. ! 18…Tallied a season-best 12 digs against Hills- borough on Oct. 9…Registered a season-high three blocks against Brevard on Sept. 23. Graduated from Pembroke Pines Charter High School…Named most valuable player as a se- nior…Graduated with silver cord for volun- teer community service…Nickname is “Furby”… Born February 14, 1985…Daughter of Maite and Brian Furey. GO SEAHAWKS!!!! #11 Sarah Payne #9 Amanda Lewis #1 Kortney Thrift #10 Jamie Wenzel Support our Lady Seahawks! Come watch “the” Game! #2 Esther Minino PRC GO SEAHAWKS!!!! 12 The Observer Science and technology September 11, 2006 Science & Technology Space Shuttle Program Global Warming By Rick Davis Nears Completion is centered on a newly designed transition from the current shuttle debate is over Staff Writer Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV). program to the new CEV would Space Shuttle Discovery The CEV, along with a separate come slowly, allowing the most landed on July 17 after a long service module to hold supplies, use from both programs while continued from page 1 ▪ and complicated mission. The will draw heavy influence from giving engineers as well as next liftoff, scheduled for the the Apollo program with a cone- politicians much needed time to more energy. Even though this a quick replacement for oil. Many end of August, will be one of shaped module to house the sort out funding issues. The most is an important part it is by no changes will need to take place the final 16 shuttle missions. crew and a cylindrical shape for optimistic estimates from industry means is the total answer to the before this is a viable alternative After 115 missions and a fleet of the lower service compartment. experts hope for the CEV to have problem. as a fuel source. It would be seven original craft, the shuttle successful unmanned flights In today’s society there are extremely costly to change over program was always a point of before the shuttle retires and then many new ideas being put forth to a hydrogen based economy controversy for the government. a successful manned flight within as energy alternatives. Some of and it would take several decades Two disasters that destroyed a year of that date. In theory this these are new twists on old ideas, but it may well be the fuel of our their respective crafts as well as could lead to a manned lunar while others are breaking the future. the entire crew became fuel for landing as early as 2018, which mold of conventional thinking. These are just a few of many politicians’ fire to spend money would open the door for serious Renewable energy sources options that are being studied on other things. Nevertheless, In addition, designs are already planning to begin for a manned have been around for decades, in an effort to help preserve our the program has lasted more than in progress for a lunar module mission to Mars. however, with today’s technology future. But it is not totally up to 30 years, from design to testing that would bring a crew to the The shuttle program will leave dramatic improvements have been the scientist, the average person and soon to retirement, and has lunar surface and back. All of service having made way for a made. Solar cells, wind turbines can also help. The average contributed to countless advances these sections are designed to new system of space travel with and biofuels—ethanol and other house is responsible for more air in science, technology, medicine, be compatible with currently the goals of returning to the moon, fuels derived from plants—are pollution and CO2 emissions than and modern living. deployed technology and will reaching Mars with a manned becoming more appealing to the is the average car. By converting The fleet is scheduled for reach beyond the Earth on one of craft, and countless missions consumer. The environmental to energy efficient products, such mandatory retirement in 2010, two new launch systems called to explore the solar system and benefits along with the escalating as appliances, heating and cooling at which time the program is the Ares I and Ares V rockets. beyond. costs of oil and natural gas have equipment and even shower estimated to have cost nearly Experts predict that the made renewable fuel alternatives heads, a single person can help $180 billion. Before the shuttle an idea whose time has come reduce CO2 emissions by over retires, the remaining missions again. 2480 pounds per year. This, in hope to complete the International Hydrogen will play an addition to xeroscaping, recycling, Space Station as well as test important role in developing a car pooling, and purchasing fuel- new systems and methods for sustainable energy alternative. smart vehicles can make a huge upcoming missions. The potential for this unique impact in our world. Ultimately, As the shuttle begins to phase energy source is excellent. It it’s the individual’s choice. The out, the new system for manned burns almost entirely pollutant world is in this together, so it’s exploration of space will start free and can easily be produced by everyone’s best interest to let the to emerge. Named Project electrolysis. However, this is not Earth win. Constellation, the new system September 11, 2006 Science and technology The Observer 13 The truth in the Celestial Events ThisW eek Viewable events in the sky blue Things to Look for Planets this month September 22 - The Moon is at its apogee the farthest Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune By Anthony Perrucci recent approval of a vaccine point from Earth in its orbit. This occurs at 1:20 a.m. are visible all this month North Bureau Chief against various strains of human September 22 - The New Moon phase occurs at 7:45 p.m., pappilomavirus was met with swift this phase is when the moon in orbit is directly between the I’m not sure how it is that opposition from religious groups earth and the sun. This year it will cause a solar eclipes for we’ve managed to survive as a drawing a correlation between the southern hemisphere unfortunately not viewable by us. species this long. Homo sapiens the eradication of cervical cancer September 23 - The Autumnal Equinox occurs this year sapiens has found itself in the and a coming groundswell of pre- at 12:03 a.m. This officially changes the season to Fall. driver’s seat of Planet Earth for at marital promiscuity. least several thousand years or so. Albert Einstein once remarked, Despite our own best efforts and after the detonation of atomic bUEHLER planetarium AND the forces of nature, the human bombs in World War II, “It has OBSERVATORY SCHEDULE race refuses to go back into the become appallingly clear that trees from whence we came. our technology has surpassed our Planetarium Show times Stargazing times And it’s nothing less than humanity.” Wednesday 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. , 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. shocking that we’ve survived It might not be a stretch to add innumerable wars, a handful of that, depressingly, our technology Friday 7:00 p.m. 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. ice ages, the Black Death, the has surpassed our good sense as 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Spanish Inquisition, and the three well. Saturday latest additions to the Star Wars 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. Not Open canon, yet we may not survive Sunday cellular phones. Maybe we don’t deserve to. Consider the fact that we daily see grown people happily piloting their two-ton vehicles along the road at 70 miles per hour and above with a phone wedged between their shoulder and their ear. Driving has become an adventure, which the people around me will attempt to cut across three lanes of traffic to make the exit they haven’t seen since they’re busy on the phone. I don’t buy the argument that a Bluetooth earbud is safer than a hand-held phone. There are three good reasons for this. Firstly, you’re still engaged in a conversation and not the road you’re driving upon. Secondly, they look ridiculous. When you walk around all day with one on and nobody calls you, you’re asking for the derision of your peers. And finally, only the people on one side of you know you’re having a conversation with someone else. Those of us who can’t see it just assume you’re talking to yourself and keep a wide berth. Much of today’s technology seems designed to kill us, when combined with the human capacity for inattentiveness. Your laptop battery, as you’ve probably discovered by now, gets really, really hot. Not “Hey, maybe I’ll put on some shorts,” hot. Most laptops get to the sensible threshold of pain rather quickly; this is “What’s that smell, venison?” hot. So it shouldn’t be much of a shock to find out that your laptop is overheating. The fact that the batteries have been developing a nasty habit of bursting into flame when the computer is not properly ventilated is, sure, kind of out-there, but it’s not a great mental leap to make. Hot things burn. Yet it required urologists from the State University of New York at Stony Brook to raise the point that prolonged use of hot electronics near sensitive human organs might negatively affect sperm production in men. Maybe the problem is that we’re just a little short-sighted. The Food and Drug Administration’s September 11, 2006 Features The Observer 15 Rene Pazmino gets personal Stars Academy By Daniella Dorcelus Jose Lopez, the program’s By Emily Cornwell my English day and night.” One Central Bureau Chief coordinator mentioned that he WHC Bureau Chief year later he was enrolled in all has seen tremendous progress grade level classes. By his junior Want to help change the in some of the mentees’ attitude Rene Pazmino; your new student year in high school he was taking life a needy child? If so, the and self-esteem. “It gives them body president for Central and advanced placement courses. STARS Academy (Steering a sense of belonging because WHC. Although a very difficult “What have you been up to Teens Toward Academic Reward they’re able to participate in man to get a hold of, I was given lately?” I ask Rene. “Just work, and Success) provides the a program that’s going to be the pleasure of speaking to him school and presidency,” is his opportunity to do just that. It is a there for them,” said Lopez. In one on one. After interrupting his nonchalant reply. But I later learn mentoring and tutoring program addition, participants from foster rescheduling of the 14 judges that that on top of his full-time school targeting students in grades 6-12 homes have a lower drop-out rate were planned to speak at Central schedule and along with his new that come from disadvantaged compared to non-participants Campus last Tuesday, (due to the responsibilities as class president, backgrounds. in the same category. The expected hurricane) I realize that Rene works as a loan officer and Mentors are expected to meet probability of them graduating Rene and Photo submitted by Rene has a lot on his plate at the realtor full-time as well. “That’s with their assigned student two from high school increases by 15 President Calderon. Rene Pazmino moment. But thankfully he gave amazing,” I say, truly surprised at Saturdays a month and participate percent. me a portion of his precious time the drive this man projects. After non-citizen students whom had in skill-building activities. The This is a great opportunity to get to know him a little more learning of his experience in the been denied scholarship money STARS Academy has been for college students majoring in personally. real estate business, I share with as a result of resident status. around since 1994. It was education and social work to get From the first few minutes Rene my own very recent need After the senators heard our supported through grants from hands-on experience by working of our conversation, I could for a new home. And with in two student government’s argument, the BCC foundation, ChildNet with children. Any student already sense the motivation and minutes he was already offering the students were given their and other local agencies. Since wishing to be a mentor should generosity that 22 year old Rene to show me specific listings in my rightful scholarship funds. That it was founded, there has been contact Jose Lopez at (954) 201- clearly embodies. In his second area. It becomes apparent that it’s experience seemed inspirational great improvement in the success 6419. year at BCC, as well as his simply never enough for Rene, to Rene, pushing him to peruse rate of participating students. second year involved in student no matter how buried he is with the class presidency this year. government, Rene has been other projects or engagements, he It’s obvious that Rene Pazmino make student elections two times future. “I first hope to own my elected the new class president. doesn’t turn down the opportunity is a very goal oriented man. One better then last year.” With the own real estate business, and for Central and WHC. to help one more person. who sets goals and achieves them, number of different committees then become more involved in This is a title that he works When asked what inspired him every time. When asked what (public relations, student politics.” After the experience that very had to live up to. to become our class president in the plans he has for our next school concerns, finance etc.) and Rene is currently receiving, along But hard work seems to be first place, Rene referred to a trip year, Rene didn’t look toward opportunities available through with all of the past obstacles that a prominent trait that Rene has he made last year. With the other changing much, but improving student government, (trips to he has overcome, there is no doubt practiced throughout his life. members of student government, specific areas. He hopes for more speak to senate in Tallahassee) that Rene Pazmino can achieve Originally from Ecuador, Rene Rene had the opportunity to travel student involvement in general. Rene’s goals don’t seem very far whatever he puts his mind to, for moved to Miami at the age of to Tallahassee. While there, he and “I want to expand student fetched. himself, but also for our student eight, knowing less then two the other members got a chance government, and committees.” After graduating from BCC, body. words of English. “I practiced to speak to senators on behalf of Rene tells me, “And I want to Rene has more ideas set for his 16 The Observer Features September 11, 2006 Where’s Overcoming adversity: the The success of Stacie Turner By Emily Moorhouse performance in which her nine- that if they weren’t going to do Harvard University. bargains? Staff Writer year-old son came down from anything, she was. Though she On February 24, 2006, Stacie Orlando to watch, she was able does not know how far her health Turner brought a positive spirit By Buzz Lamb In this unpredictable roller to get up from her wheelchair to will let her go, she plans to attend and an inspirational story about Staff Writer coaster ride of life, we will dance and sing with the group. law school and become a lawyer– breaking through life’s barriers to run into both, misfortunes and She refers to this as her proudest her own lawyer. While she is BCC’s Professional Development Woe is the college student who triumphs: one phone call, accident, moment because she proved to lucky enough to be able to use a Day. Her mission was to make has just paid the tuition bill. Woe diagnosis, decision, can change herself and the world that, despite walker or a cane, other wheelchair the “audience realize that their is the student trying to juggle everything. BCC student Stacie boyfriend being a jerk or needing school and work. Woe is the Turner’s roller coaster launched a baby-sitter is not a barrier.” student just trying to make ends her into a professional singing Turner has also touched many meet. How can that almighty career at age 19, planted herself lives by sharing her story with dollar be stretched to cover on a couch to wait for death at age various classes at BCC. In fact, everything needed? 29 and recently landed here at the while riding the bus one day, Open 365 days a year, rain or age of 33, at BCC’s Professional Turner saw a woman who had shine, the Fort Lauderdale Swap Development Day as a keynote heard one of her recent speeches, Shop is the answer. Started by speaker. Her story is one in which with her little girl at her side. Preston and Betty Henn in Nov. the fragility of a human life is met The woman told Turner, that she 1963 as the Thunderbird drive-in with amazing resilience. was on her way to class with her movie theater, it’s reported to be After graduating from high daughter because “not having a Florida’s second largest tourist school in 1991, Turner enrolled at babysitter is not a barrier.” draw and the world’s largest BCC to study music. Even though By letting life’s misfortunes indoor and outdoor entertainment she never finished her degree, she hold us back, we might never and bargain shopping attraction. credits what she learned from her know the triumphs we could Prominently located on 88 acres music professors for giving her a achieve. Whatever your barrier between I-95 and the Turnpike career in singing. “I kicked butt might be: a disability, an illness, on Sunrise Blvd, it’s not hard to with what they taught me,” she Stacie Turner Photo submitted by a job, children, your partner or Stacie Turner identify. Bright yellow buildings says. After starring in musicals spouse, Turner asserts that “There and blaring red signs notify and leading “a world entertainer her condition, she could perform users are unable to get up and is no barrier that can stop you passersby of its presence. lifestyle, I thought the world on stage. maneuver in ramp-less facilities, unless you allow it to.” As goes In 1966 Mr. Henn, borrowing revolved around me.... I was Newly rejuvenated and fed up so she wants to advocate on their the clichéd, yet ever-true, quote on an innovation he had seen selfish,” admits Turner. In 1997, with being unable to go to the behalf. She also plans to help of success public-speaker and in California, began to use the she took a hiatus from her singing places, she wanted to go because accomplished Polio survivor and author, Brian Tracy, “You cannot property as a weekend flea career to get married and take care of her wheelchair, Turner, started good friend of hers, Bill Norkunas. control what happens to you, but market. In 1979 he added the main of her newborn son. However, after contacting stores to get wheelchair Turner raves that Norkunas was you can control your attitude building with an open-air food getting divorced and attempting ramps in them. However, the the first person with a disability toward what happens to you, and court and vendor booths around to reenter the music business, stores were unreceptive. She to carry the Olympic Torch, was in that, you will be mastering the perimeter. The idea grew in her health began declining. describes, “They would look at my a contributor to the Americans change rather than allowing it to popularity. so Henn then began to At 29 years old, Stacie Turner wheelchair and think I’m stupid with Disabilities Act (ADA), and, master you.” remain open Wednesdays through was diagnosed with Lupus. An - that pissed me off.... a disabled although he does not have a law Sundays. autoimmune illness which is body does not equal a disabled degree, was invited several times In Dec. of 1988 the building often fatal when it gets into major brain.” So, Stacy proclaimed to teach about disability law at was enclosed and air conditioned organs, Lupus had spread to her and was kept open six days a week. kidneys. The disease was also Growth continued, and attractions damaging her joints and causing were added. Over the years, the her tremendous pain. Doctors told stage at the Swap Shop has seen Turner that her kidneys would fail the likes of Willy Nelson, KC and and that she was not a candidate for the Sunshine Band, Loretta Lynn, a transplant. “No one was falling and Three Dog Night. Now there at my feet to make me better. I is an amusement park complete wasn’t a performer anymore.” with rides, a farmer’s market, Once hyper and restless, she was countless indoor businesses, and now bound to a wheelchair, and a daytime parking lot filled with she “had a lot of time to think.” flea market vendors. For three years, bed-ridden The Swap Shop is where Turner weltered in angriness students can stretch their dollar. and depression it wasn’t until a Let’s say a new lamp is needed slow self-discovery, that finally for the desk in the bedroom. A triggered a light bulb, and she trip to one of the big box stores told herself “get your butt up and will bring on a severe case of go back to college.” Turner had sticker shock. How about a trip realized that “a hand of God” was to the Swap Shop on a Thursday the only thing that would save her. or Sunday morning? The parking “When you realize this, the world areas around the outdoor movie stops revolving around you,” she screens teem with vendors whose explains. “Going from spoiled wares are spread out on tarps and diva to wheel-chair, Lupus patient tables. Haggling and bargaining with failing kidneys, it wakes takes place at every booth. “I was you up. If God does give me the asking ten dollars, but for you, opportunity [to live], I better be eight dollars,” one vendor who ready to accept it and be ready had a desk lamp for sale said. to do something worthwhile with Thursday is an excellent day it.” to find a bargain because vendors Last fall, Turner re-enrolled who arrive at the facility before at BCC and has since completed 5 a.m. are allowed in for free. one year in paralegal studies with New and used furniture, clothing, straight A’s. “I can’t settle for a appliances, tools, and bric-a-brac B – I’ve got to know my stuff.” can be found down every aisle. Today, doctors say Turner is in Flea market shopping might complete remission. Able to use a not only be good for the wallet walker or a cane since last term, but for fitness as well. Put on a she has reconnected with her roots comfortable pair of shoes and in music as the choreographer for come join the fun. the BCC Seahawk singers. In a September 11, 2006 Features The Observer 17 South campus By Jessica KriegerR eturn of P’an Ku Co-Managing editor welcomes a new BCC campus-wide literary and art magazine is kicking it off once again. Since 1964, its purpose has Intramural Coordinator been to promote and encourage the creative efforts of the college By Nikita Ramlogan blends in. student body in all aspects of art. Staff Writer His hobbies follow the same For the last twenty years, Dr. line of his job; he loves playing Patrick Ellingham, the advisor, Students passing by Student sports, video games and likes to and the P’an Ku staff have been Life on South Campus recently go out to clubs with friends and working hard to deliver its readers Photo by johnny Louis probably noticed a new, fresh have some good, clean fun. new and unique content. The Spring 2006 edition of P’an Ku; the face on campus. That would be His long term goal is to manage Students of any campus can cover is entitled “Man looking ahead.” Jared White, the new Intramural teams such as the Dolphins and contribute in any way, whether it Coordinator. As Intramural Panthers. be submitting art work or joining Coordinator, White runs the So if you haven’t gotten the the editorial staff. Something said Dr. Ellingham. “P’an Ku is putting together the magazine. sports program, the ID office and chance to stop by Student Life, like this could be ideal for art forever,” he adds. Scholarship opportunities are the gym at South Campus. here’s your opportunity. Go see majors. “It’s a chance to get It’s important as a college available for editors on a limited White was born on January Jared, sign up for the basket your work out there, whether it student to get involved in extra- basis. If interested in submitting 18, 1982 in New York and lived ball team and join in on the be literature or the visual arts. curricular activities, and P’an or editing, contact Dr. Ellingham there for his first three years BCC spirit. See what the new Even if your major leads you in Ku is a great club to expand on on South Campus, Building 68 of life, then his parents moved Intramural Coordinator on South a different direction, if you like to abilities. Not only can students (above Student Life), room 246, down to Florida and settled in Campus has to offer; he’s more write poetry, stories, or to draw, share work with their fellow or call 954-201-8858. The P’an Miramar. He attended Stranahan than willing to help out. it’s a great way to share your classmates, but they can also get Ku website can be found online at High School and graduated in work with fellow students and a to work as a staff member with www.broward.edu/panku. 2000. As a young child, his first portfolio-stuffer for the future,” and make new friends while career of choice was to become a veterinarian, but when he took a biology class he realized just how boring life would actually be if he chose that as a profession. “All I ever did was study for that subject,” he said. After high school, he attended Nova Southeastern University and received his MBA and Bachelors in Sports Management and graduated in December of 2005. He chose that career path and BCC he wanted a job that he enjoyed. “I have a natural love for sports. I played baseball my freshman year in high school and I loved the atmosphere and togetherness that sports brought to the field. My reason for choosing BCC as my work place is because I thought this would be a good opportunity to grow professionally. At BCC, I can acquire and perfect my management skills. The students here are so friendly and outgoing and it’s a great surrounding to work in.” At BCC, his goal is to try and put a new spin on things at the school and spice things up a bit. He wants to make BCC South Campus’s Intramural Program a successful one. Although one’s first impression of White is a very shy and reserved person, when he gets out there in the crowd he becomes one with his surroundings and like a chameleon adapts and Jared White, the Photo by Nikita new Intramural Ramlogan Coordinator on South Campus. 18 The Observer Opinion September 11, 2006 “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin will be missed by millions Men of honor By Mike Gonzalez never seen without his uniform of with animals on a daily basis, By Cami Carr three years since the “Iraqi War Sports Editor khaki shorts and shirt and heavy Irwin was also a passionate Staff Writer on Terror,” the war and the deaths boots. conservationist and believed in caused by it have caused terror of “Oh, crikey! Ain’t it a Millions had seen Irwin promoting environmentalism by In the midst of a war, nothing their own for the family and friends beauty?” flirt with death many times sharing his excitement about the really seems to have changed in of the slain soldiers back home. Those were the famous words as he stalked and played with natural world. He was concerned the daily lives of the American War seems faceless for those of us of “Crocodile Hunter” Steve crocodiles, sharks, snakes and with conservation of endangered people aside from gas prices that here safely on American soil, but Irwin as he fatally died earlier this spiders. Without a doubt, his animals and land clearing leading like to dance up and down. For for the seemingly doomed armed month. The cause of death was antics were entertaining, but on to loss of habitat, something the lives of the enlisted men and forces of our country, death is all when Irwin pulled a stingray’s the other hand, were they filled that you do not see many people women of the armed forces, life around them. serrated barb from his chest while with recklessness at times? Many involved in. He considered is a very complicated dance of its With no end to the conflict in filming a documentary on the questions were asked when his conservation to be the most own kind. sight, some military speculators Great Barrier Reef before he lost public image was dented in 2004 important part of his work. On television, the military is and researchers predict that the consciousness and died. Irwin when he caused an uproar by Irwin has also helped founding broadcasted as a beautiful life war will go on perhaps even well was one of Australia’s best known holding his infant son in one arm a number of other projects, such choice, a heralding and privileged past 2011. With this, the third year personalities internationally and while feeding large crocodiles as the International Crocodile honor in which “only the strong of the Iraqi war, and it being the a valuable ambassador for the inside a zoo pen. Irwin claimed at Rescue, as well as the Lyn Irwin survive.” In the Army, you too highest in death tolls, how much nation and its wildlife. the time there was no danger to Memorial Fund, in memory of can be “an army of one” and in the longer can the killing of innocent I remember watching him on the child, and authorities declined his mother, with proceeds going Marine Corp you can be polished teenagers and young adults go “The Late Show with Jay Leno” to charge Irwin with violating to the Iron Bark Station Wildlife into “the few, the proud.” In fact, on? How much longer can our and “Late Show with David safety regulations. Rehabilitation Center. there were over 1,433,000 Active Government play chess with the Letterman.” He would bring If you are interested in some Whatever one thinks of Irwin’s Duty Forces, 850,000 in the lives of their faceless pawns? animals from all over the world of Irwin’s work, he has made larger-than-life persona, he was Reserve Forces, 80,700 Active With not much hope on the for America to see as he would almost 50 documentaries which a man who seized life with both Reserve Personnel and 636,000 horizon, all we can do is pray do his wonders working with the appeared on the cable TV channel hands and applied hard work and Civilian Personnel employed by for the safety of those who sometimes poisonous creatures. Animal Planet. With his approach focus to achieve great ends, which the U.S. Armed Forces in late have pledged their lives to keep I thought to myself “I hope he different from traditional wildlife he then applied to the service of 2005 (stats via citizenjoe.com). freedom alive by giving up their doesn’t get poked unexpectedly” documentaries, It kept filmmakers wildlife and humanity. He was a The few? The proud? More like freedom to show us that there still although he did survive some and observers at a safe distance proud family man and role model the duped and the dying. is good in this world. close calls at times. Irwin spoke without close interaction with and died doing what he loved. With over 2,974 deaths in the in rapid-fire bursts with a thick animals. Australian accent and was almost Aside from his brush of death O say, can you see? By Wardah Khan would intimidate and frustrate, those who look beyond it. It has Contributing Writer but for me I took advantage. motivated me to do more and show Coming from a family of how much I care for all humans, Everybody has their story; in activists, “settling” wasn’t an show what my faith really has to our minds we all have our own option. Whether they know it or offer. We must all reflect past our individual anecdote of where we not, my parents raised leaders trivial happenings and look into a were and what we were doing and people of action. As my dad broader world and think, what if? on September 11, 2001. This often remarks to us “It is not what What if Sept 11 never happened, day was not only marked with you know, but what you do.” how would my life change? Did historical and global significance As a result, we transferred that this wake me up to realize that our but rather it affected me on a question mark into an exclamation lives are sacred and our voices personal one-on-one basis. I was mark. September 11 put the are still audible? We watch the a freshman; a freshman to high spot light Muslims as everyone memorials, re-live our stories of “Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima” Photo courtesy Joe Rosenthal / AP school and a freshman to the unconsciously asked who are the who’s and what’s, but do we world. Yet the moment that plane these people? I was determine even really stop and give Sept 11 a hit the World Trade Centers, I was to be more than a stereotype and due moment of silence? September forced to grow up and learn what still today that is my mission. Yes 11 affected me as a Muslim, as a the word “backlash” meant. I was I am a Muslim and yes I am an student, as a journalist but most put on a balancing scale, one end American. I am also a journalist importantly as a human. We need firmly weighing with my roots, and I have a voice and knowledge not only realize that the world my America, my New York where to support it. And as I patiently will never be the same, but more I was born and thus held a special wait for others to guess which importantly OUR world will never happiness for, it was not only my Middle Eastern country I come be the same. I still receive those hometown but also my escape. from, I eventually explain that looks and mistreatments, but I However on the other end was I am from Guyana, “No not in counter ignorance with a smile, my way of life, my self-chosen Africa” I would express, “the one and racism with a laugh. The only faith of integrity and uprightness, between Brazil and Venezuela,” problem remaining is not that the my Islam. Yet in the streets and as the looks of confusion show world is changing but the fact that in the stores, in the schools and as they walk away thinking “I people are not. I refuse to fall into at the stop lights, it wasn’t the though she was Muslim?” This that category but instead choose violence which pained me but it is the ignorance of our Florida to take the good and leave the was much deeper than such –it and our BCC. Are we settling bad. I pray for all those past to rest was the treatment and looks of as students, settling for being in peace. My scale is no longer opposition. Suddenly, I was not uninformed? I think the lesson active because I refuse to choose, I only a victim but rather I was a that Sept 11 has taught the people shall maintain the beauty of South target. I continued high school of this country is the evil face Florida by wearing my scarf as I and graduated with this reality, of humanity. It disguises itself vote humming our song to all “O, worse than being an enemy I was in all forms and in all times. Yet Say can you see?” a question mark. For some, this more than that, it has empowered Want to be heard? Make a difference! Want to be heard, want to try and make a difference? Submit a letter to the editor and have it published in The Observer. E-mail us at [email protected] or visit the newsroom on South Campus, Build- ing 68/Room 268. September 11, 2006 Opinion The Observer 19 Religious wars in the Middle East By Martin Bater people want to, but they are not Staff Writer the ones in power. Israel is living in the toughest By now, unless you have neighborhood of the world, been living under a rock or were surrounded by countries like stranded in the middle of the Iran and Syria that would like to Atlantic for the past 2 months, quickly erase it from the map, you know about the conflict in under the misguided and blind the Middle East between Israel, rage that has been a part of their Lebanon and the terrorist group society for thousands of years Broward Hezbollah. Hezbollah kidnapped and the only country willing to Community College a couple of Israeli Soldiers, Israel help them is on the other side of 2005 FCCPA General retaliates, Hezbollah unleashes its town. I agree with Bush’s policy Excellence Award Katyusha rockets in the northern of supporting Israel all the way. part of Israel and then about a Instead of relishing something Beirut after Aug. 15 bombing. Photo by IRINNews Publications Advisor month ago they were forced to that’s not theirs right now, why Jennifer Shapiro reach a “truce” by the UN, which doesn’t Iran, Syria and every of sending them to terrorist boot ethnicity or race need to be taught didn’t last long though. other country involved, instead of camps and kill people by teaching how to live, respect and tolerate Editorial Staff Isn’t there a way to end all of trying to make Israel disappear, them how to handle a rifle, why others and it may not guarantee Editor-in-Chief this madness? Nobody seems to take care of their own people? As not send them to a summer camp immediate resolution but it will Grant Abraham be able to throw their differences a replacement for guns, why not to learn how to set up a tent? be however a positive start peace Managing Editor aside and live in peace. Many give their children books? Instead All children, regardless of their and unity. Lauren Velazquez Co-Managing Editor Jessica Krieger Layout Editors Alex Vaos Copy Editors Plea from a self-proclaimed angry Arab Stephanie Encin by Belal Jaber know the men responsible, or I think that all these ignorant because I have a right to be here. Jonah Tiguelo BCC Student the accused at least, are Muslim. people looking at me in disgust I have a right to say what I want, Sports Editors They’re Arab. I don’t support have forgotten what this country and what I’m going to say you Martin Bater I am hereby declaring myself them. If they are responsible was founded on. I think they have may or may not agree with, but Michael Gonazalez the only patriot left in America. for the plot, then may justice be forgotten that their ancestors my name is Belal Jaber. I am an Photo Editor Perhaps I am even a martyr served. But because of the fear fought for their freedom. They Arab American and I am very Johnny Louis against tyranny and injustice that the media has put in all of gave their lives for their freedom. proud of my heritage. But as an Central Chief because I am an American Arab you people, I have been denied Whether they were black, Irish American, my first amendment Daniella Doreclus who happens to work at one of my God-given right to pursue American, Italian American, rights have been trampled, and WHC Chief the busiest airports in the U.S., the profession of my choosing, Jewish American, or Asian I publicly announce before all Emily Cornwell and on the runway no less. No to pursue the American dream. I American, they gave their lives of you that I am ashamed of my North Chief big deal, right? Wrong! Because have been denied my basic rights for their freedom. country. In the holy Quran; the Anthony Perrucci of my heritage, my background, as an American citizen. I was What’s next? What’s next? same holy Quran that I live my South Chief and who my ancestors were, I’m born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Anytime anything goes wrong life by, it says that those who Heather Dulman labeled. We’re labeled terrorists. I am a proud American, a proud in this country, it’s the Arabs. preach Islam preach peace, and Sci-Tech Editors Terrorists. I’m a terrorist! Well American who also happens to be When a plane crashes, it’s the that’s all I’m asking for. I’m not Nathan Phelps it must be true. It’s got to be true Arab. You know, that shouldn’t Arabs. When a bomb goes off, asking for compassion because I William Breim because it’s right there in black be a big deal, but when someone it’s the Arabs. The blackout a few don’t need it. I’m not asking for Staff Writers and white in all the newspapers hears me playing Arabic music in summers ago: it was the Arabs. sympathy because I don’t want Phillip Campos and all over television. my car at a red light or if I decide Hurricane Katrina, the tsunami it, and I’m not asking for respect. Cami Carr I understand what happened, to grow a beard, I get dirty looks in Indonesia: must be the Arabs. I’m demanding it! Rick Davis or didn’t happen, to London. I for either, and it makes me think. You people say what you want Buzz Lamb Nikita Ramlogan Bill Leban Emily Moorhouse Photographers Living in New York on 9/11 Sheena Fernandez By Jessica Krieger Web Designer Co-Managing Editor Chris Cutro Contributing Writer September 11, a day that will Amanda Fernandez never be forgotten. Most people can quote where they were and The Observer is a bi-monthly what they were doing when they consolidated newspaper produced learned that the Twin Towers by students of Broward Commu- nity College. The editorial office is were hit. It’s kind of like when located at South Campus, Bldg. 68- you were in elementary school 268, 7200 Pines Blvd., Pembroke and your teacher would tell you Pines, FL 33024. Bureau Offices are to ask your parents where they located at North Campus, 1000 Co- were when they learned JKF was conut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek, assassinated. FL, 33066, and Central Campus, th 3501 SW Davie Rd, Davie, FL. I was in the 11 grade, it was The Observer can also be reached around noon time, and my friend by phone at 954-201-8877 or e-mail Matt came running up to me in a at [email protected]. panic. “Yo, Jess, the twins were Letters to the editor are encour- just hit... we’re under attack.” He aged. The writer’s name and phone “NYC Skyline After 9/11” Photo Courtesy of Harry Orr number must be included and the was always known for pulling letter signed. Unsigned letters will pranks so I really didn’t believe under attack. Two planes flew people who had to make a phone bridges were suspended with not be accepted, but requests for him. A few seconds later it was as into the WTC and another hit the call, but I thankfully didn’t hear fear they were the next target. anonymity may be honored at the if everyone heard the chains lock. Pentagon. He then instructed us bad news. But for other people Everything was in turmoil. It was editor’s discretion. Letters must be No one was allowed in or out of if we had family in that vicinity to it wasn’t okay. I saw friends of like hell had risen to earth and no typed and not exceed 300 words. the school; we were on total lock go call them. mine dropping to the floor crying, one knew what to make of it. The Observer upholds the right to edit for style or length or to reject down. By this time, hardly any phones one just learned his father was I remember going into “the publications of letters deemed inap- Soon after we were all rushed could get through; most of the MIA (later he found out he didn’t city” (Manhattan) the first time propriate. to an emergency meeting It was phone lines were down. But for make it out). Another learned her and looking up to the sky line For information concerning edito- here everyone’s nightmares were those people who could reach uncle was in one of the first fire and just busted out crying. It was rial policy or advertising rates, call confirmed. The principal of our there loved ones, their faces had an squads to arrive on the scene and gone, there was a tug on my heart. 954-201-8035. Opinions expressed school, or as we liked to call him, expression like no other I’ve ever he didn’t make it out either. I knew New York would never be in this publication are those of the writers and do not necessarily Coach, got on the stage in our tiny seen - worried, scared. They knew NY had been traumatized; the same again. reflect those of BCC students, staff, auditorium and said something this phone call might impact the traffic was crazy. It took two hours faculty and administration. that went like this. America is rest of their lives. I was one of the to move one city block! And most 20 The Observer SPORTS September 11, 2006 Team USA Seahawks look to fly high By Mike Gonzalez falls short again Sports Editor By Martin Bater Sports Editor Buckle your seatbelts and hang on tight, sports fans! The 2006- The 2006 Basketball World 2007 Seahawks basketball season Championship in Japan last is around the corner. August came and went, and with it With eight sophomores leaving team USA’s sky high expectations the team, Sixth year Head Coach came up painfully short with only Bob Starkman will have plenty of a bronze medal to show for what shoes to fill. With a 14-15 record, was supposed to be the most the Seahawks lost in their first talented team since the 1992 Dream round tournament game against Team that featured monsters like Palm Beach Community College. Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and The players who are coming Patrick Ewing. “We’re happy with back are Guards Anthony Clarke, the progress we’ve made,” Team who is a returning starter, Francis USA Forward Carmelo Anthony Agenor and Rocky Pierre. There said to Fiba.com. “Unfortunately, LeBron James looks for a are a lot of new faces for the The Seahawks practice for the upcoming Photo by Johnny Louis we couldn’t do what we came here charge against Argentina’s Seahawks this upcoming season, basketball season. to do, which was win the gold.” Andres Nocioni. which Starkman has expressed both from Manhattan, New York. has also added two new coaches. In 1992, international players Schorsanitis’ explosiveness. confidence in. Starkman believes that this year’s Jay McCormick from Wellington, were so awed by NBA superstars An awful performance from “We have several new team will be full of energy and Florida and Frank Mulzoff, a that they would literally ask people the perimeter (9-28 from three players, most coming from great excitement. former St. Johns University in the stands to take pictures of point range), and a Shaq like programs”, said Starkman. “As quick as they buy into our Coach. them guarding Jordan or Barkley performance from the free-throw Some of that new talent system and believe in themselves, “McCormick and Mulzoff “Mommy look! I can jump just as line (59%!) did the team in, not includes Shamair Williams, a we’ll determine how good we can bring years of knowledge to this high as Michael Jordan does! Are even Anthony’s 27 points could forward from Brooklyn, New be,” said Starkman. program. Hopefully, we will get you looking? Are you looking?” save them from a 101-95 loss. York, Mikey Szabo, a center from Other additional players student and faculty support this What did that loss teach us? Hungary adding international include Joe Vecsey, a guard from season,” said Starkman. First of all, three weeks are not flavor to the team, Tony Dennison, Long Island, New York, Guard With last year behind, the enough to form a team, not when a guard from Queens, New York. Ryan Kardok from Parkland, Seahawks look to start a clean you are facing teams like Spain In addition, the Seahawks will be Florida, Forward Aaron Shapiro slate. Will the flight of the and Argentina that have been adding height to the team with from Coral Springs, Florida, and Seahawks resume once again together since 1999. Second of acquiring forward Adam Walker Forward Craig Blair from Coral during this brand new season? We all, get perimeter shooters! The and forward Lamont Walker, Springs, New York. Starkman shall have to wait and see. fact that someone is talented doesn’t mean he can shoot. For international basketball you need players like J.J Redick and Kevin Garnett, not Shane Battier and Joe Johnson. Not Volleyball in transition with to mention adding Kobe and Chauncey Billups. The other Semifinal was a classic that as an Argentinean new head coach was a punch in the stomach for By Amanda Fernandez Furey says that coaching and Staff Writer Dwayne Wade, Team USA, me. First Germany eliminates us playing volleyball are both equally co-captain, attempts to in a Penalty Kick shootout in the rewarding experiences, but while put his team ahead before World Cup, now this: 10 seconds BCC welcomes Maite Furey, she truly enjoyed playing the sport the half. left, 74-74, Spain has the ball the new women’s volleyball while she was in school, coaching and Forward Jose Calderon is coach. Furey comes to us from is where her heart has been for the That dream team inspired the at the free throw line, he makes Pines Charter High School in past seven years. She also says rest of the world to get better. 14 one of two. 75-74, Ginobili gets Pembroke Pines. She has been that she would like to establish a years later, the NBA has almost the ball, kicks it out to Nocioni coaching volleyball for about relationship on and off the court 100 foreign players and All-Stars for the three… and he misses. seven years and is very excited to with her players. like Argentina’s Manu Ginobili Spain wins. Ouch. start coaching at BCC. Her goals for this year are to and Germany’s Dirk Nowitzki will The U.S would beat Argentina In addition to her experience as have the players come together drive to the hoop against LeBron 96-81 for the Bronze, and Spain a volleyball coach, she also played as a team and take them to James without even flinching, would blow out Greece 70-47 volleyball throughout middle the Volleyball Conference much less posing for a picture for the Gold and an automatic and high school as a center and Maite Furey, volleyball File Photo Tournament. The tournament didn’t really get spot in the 2008 Olympics in outside hitter. coach. started until the Semifinals. To get Beijing, with Center Pau Gasol there, the U.S had blown out minor being named the tournament’s squads like China and Senegal, MVP. labored to beat a scrappy Italian Team USA will have to team 94-85 behind Carmelo’s qualify for the Olympics next record setting 35 points and year, but don’t worry, these four finished the preliminary round with teams haven’t seen the last of a seemingly spotless 5-0 record. each other yet, they are not even 1-800-COACH After that, everything changed to close to being done. By Mike Gonzalez reasons. We’re happy that Scott Athletic Director John Giordano. a “win or go home format”. In the Sports Editor has come back to Although losing six Round of 16, Australia went down B C C , ” s a i d sophomores, the Lady Seahawks 113-73, and in the Quarterfinals With the upcoming season will look to improve from their the Germans lost 85-65. approaching for the Lady 8-20 record. There will be plenty Finally, the top four teams in the Seahawks, the departure of of room for improvement with 10 world were set to face each other Jennifer Diaz led to a vacant Head projected sophomores to return to in a dog fight that no Vegas expert Coach position. Scott Hermansen, play. could have foreseen. The match- a former assistant coach, will be Returning players include ups were: USA v.s. Greece( 2005 on the sidelines leading the Lady leading scorer Guard Jenny European Champion and Spain Seahawks to a possible conference Erickson and leading rebounder v.s. Argentina(2004 Olympic championship. Forward Victoria Caballaro. Champion). “Hermansen was a Other players include Guards Team USA seemed to have former assistant for the Geatgens Cherizol, Ivette everything under control, but in Lady Seahawks a few Brau, Keonna Frazier, the blink of an eye the Greeks years ago, We offered the Ianna Ahyoung and took over with a 14 point lead position to Krista Ross, Forwards Karena midway through the third quarter Pau Gasol, Spain’s center, was but she couldn’t take it Jackson and Marla behind Sofoklis “Baby Shaq” tournament MVP. because of a variety of Drew.