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By Kyle Rambo Sports Editor & Pamela Valencia Staff Writer Constitution Day

Having the opportunity to see a former President of the United States is a rare feat. Having the opportunity to see two former Presidents of the United States sing a duet together, and crack jokes on the current President is almost unimaginable. Students at Broward College’s Central, South, WHC and Pines campuses had the opportunity to witness this as two impersonators of Bill Clinton and George Bush put on quite a show. It was history class but with a comic twist. Student Life put on the events at each campus from Sept. 17- Sept. 19 (Left) John Morgan (left) and Dale Leigh (right) travel the country to speak in schools as to commemorate Constitution Day. It featured the two presidential impersonators with their music presidents performing comedy, a few musical numbers, and comedy show. (Right) Morgan and Leigh and an educational portion on the Constitution of the pictured with Student Life, dressed as the Secret United States. Service, on Central Campus. Professor Jennifer Winters, who teaches theater Photos By Michael sciolino appreciation at the Pines Center, believed the event was the perfect subject matter for what they are discussing in with the “Know Your Constitution” game. people asking me do you know who you look like?” One class. “We talk a lot about how theater is a strong teaching Brittany Allensworth, an architecture and business day on a plane to Orlando he heard someone behind him method. When you use different parts of your brain to student, enjoyed being a contestant in the game. She is say “look there’s two former presidents on this plane.” Leigh, receive information you retain more.” taking a national government class this semester and she said frustrated, noticed there was a man who looked like Bush The two presidents entered the building highly the questions in the game were similar and accurate to the standing next to him without knowing this man would be protected with multiple sunglass wearing Secret Service ones on her exams. “The guys were great. They were really his future impersonating partner. members surrounding them. Clinton and Bush opened funny and got everyone interested in the subject,” she said. That’s when I saw John who approached me after the their speech that Bush described as “comedy with a bit of Clinton was played by Dale Leigh and Bush was played by flight and told me I was missing out on an adventure,” said tragedy,” with a patriotic rock song. John Morgan. It all started for Morgan when he and his wife Leigh. After Morgan explained the places he had traveled, The song featured Bush on electric guitar and Clinton were setting up for an actual George Bush rally in Orlando the money he was making and the satisfaction of educating strumming his bass guitar. It included lyrics like “I got a and one of the staffers for Bush told Morgan “you look a lot college students Leigh was hooked. Leigh has now been bad case of the red, white, and blue.” like him.” After his wife researched how much a presidential impersonating Clinton for over 6 years. He was even in the They continued with a lot of humorous descriptions of impersonator could financially make, Morgan agreed to give movie “Definitely, Maybe.” themselves like Clinton saying “I went from white trash to it a shot. “I love doing this, at first I thought I would hate For more information about the two impersonators the White House.” it,” he said. and their upcoming shows visit billclintondouble.com and The two elected goofballs concluded their presentation Likewise for Leigh, he had to deal with “14 years of georgebushimpersonator.com.

Castro’s daughter plans to visit BC

By Rafael Baez power. Fernandez brought her life as the daughter Central Bureau Chief He would visit her at night and play of a totalitarian ruler to print in 1998, when games with her, often in his fatigues, with a she wrote “Castro’s Daughter: An Exile’s Thinking of childhood memories you cigar in hand. As Fernandez grew older, her Memoir of Cuba.” Fernandez elaborates on might remember baseball games with dad relationship with her father grew strained. her experience of growing up with her mother or picnics in the park. Alina Fernandez She disagreed with his political views, and and stepfather, who she believed was her real Revaulta remembers seeing her father on became an outspoken critic of his regime. father until she was told otherwise in her television as he led guerillas against the U.S.- Using fake papers, Fernandez and her early teens. She describes her stepfather and backed government of Fulgencio Batista. daughter, who was 16 at the time, fled from half-sister fleeing the country as her father Who is Alina Fernandez Revuelta? She is Cuba to Spain in 1993. From there, she took power. She recalls seeing her cartoons the daughter of Fidel Castro, and she will made it to Miami, where she has lived since. replaced by propaganda and executions. Her be visiting Broward College in honor of Fernandez has become a large participant book is currently being made into a movie, Hispanic Heritage Month. in Miami media. She hosts a radio show, titled, “Castro’s Daughter.” In 1959, the Cuban revolutionaries “Simplemente Alina” (Simply Alina), on the Fernandez has also visited several colleges, Photo Courtesy of alongthemalecon.blogspot.com succeeded in driving out Batista. This lifted AM radio station WQBA-1140. On Tuesdays where she has told her story, of what it was Alina Fernandez Revaulta Fidel Castro to the highest position of and Thursdays, the show hosts artists and like growing up in Cuba when its future power in Cuba. He held that position until musicians. Every Wednesday, however, the was uncertain. While visiting Fort Hays 2008, when his brother, Raul, took over, show is used as a political forum, discussing University, she said, “A revolution is usually Oct. 11, from 12-2 p.m., in the Southern effectively ending Fidel’s 52 years in office. any and all matters affecting Cuba. She also a short experience. I come from a country Breeze Cafe, and on Central Campus on Alina Fernandez Revuelta, born in 1956, was writes articles for the opinion section of the where the revolution is endless.” Oct. 12, from 12-2 p.m., in Building 17, only three years old when Fidel Castro took Miami Herald every other Sunday. Fernandez will be on South Campus on room 425.

OCT. 3, 2011 features page 4 Woman creates shelter for injured Muscovy By Kyle Rambo and has been the organization’s main source Sports Editor of funds ever since. Sivertsen describes her as “just an Simply walking into Eunice Sivertsen’s awesome person.” Sheffer helped Duck house it is easy to tell that she is an extreme Haven in any way possible and even paid animal lover. From the various cats scattered Sivertsen’s mortgage for ten years. Due to across the home, exotic birds squawking in a massive heart attack, Sheffer sadly passed the background, and a Belgian Sheppard away a few years ago and Duck Haven has dog barking and jumping on anyone that been suffering greatly ever since. moves, the inside of Sivertsen’s home is filled Most if not all of the work done for the with life and chaos. Although, it is not until ducks on a daily basis is taken care of by seeing Sivertsen’s backyard that her true love Sivertsen. Duck Haven is home to over 50 and compassion for wildlife is exposed. ducks and there are constant caretaker duties Sivertsen runs the non-profit organization for each duck including the important duty Duck Haven. The entire establishment is of Sivertsen “cleaning them twice a day.” run out of her backyard in which she takes She is an expert on her ducks and knows in locally injured and abandoned Muscovy important things like separating them ducks and rehabilitates them in her custom because some of the ducks fight each other made sanctuary. Many of the ducks found as “there’s always a fighter in the crowd.” will live on Sivertsen’s property for the rest of Sivertsen was not always the sole caretaker for their lives while others will fully recover and the ducks as her husband, Charlie Sivertsen, be relocated into a community lake. founded and co-ran Duck Haven with his Sivertsen has been saving ducks for over wife. After 30 years of saving Muscovy ducks 38 years and says it all began “when I first and 49 years of marriage, Charlie sadly moved down from New York to Sunrise, passed away in 2005. This was another huge Photo by Kyle Rambo Creator of Duck Haven, Eunice Sivertsen. Fla. I lived on a big lake and saw a man one hit on Duck Haven and took a much greater day hit a duck and drown its babies. I ran toll on Eunice. over there, got the mother and babies, and With all the losses that Duck Haven and brought over an injured duck she came across also her neighborhood crime watch captain. took them to a wildlife center.” She has been Sivertsen have taken within the last few years in hopes that Sivertsen could help improve The ducks in Margate aren’t the only ones doing anything possible to help ducks and there was no sense of stopping or slowing its health over time. Even though Eunice that need Sivertsen, the entire community wildlife ever since that horrific experience. down on the care for the ducks within the doesn’t have the resources to keep bringing needsSilvertsen. Duck Haven has had many donations facilities. More than anything there is a sense in more ducks she lends her knowledge and Duck Haven has been struggling with and supporters throughout its many years, of community within Sivertsen’s household. will always help a duck in need. Sivertsen funds for a couple of years and will gladly but no one may have contributed more than Her air conditioner was out and family describes her old friend Corky by saying “I take any donation in order to keep this great Shirley Sheffer. Sheffer and Sivertsen met friend, Corky, was there early in the morning don’t know what I would’ve done without organization running. Duck Haven also when Sheffer, who lived in Pennsylvania doing everything he could to help fix the him.” gives community service hours and anyone at the time, was reading an article in the brutal heat in the house. He also helped fix It seems like the community could be who is interested in donating or helping newspaper about Duck Haven and decided the roof when it collapsed after Hurricane saying the same thing about Sivertsen. Not should contact Sivertsen at DrQuack615@ to give Sivertsen a call. Sheffer offered to give Katrina. only has she rescued and protected countless aol.com or visit the website at duckhaven. Duck Haven $1,000 on that first phone call Another old friend, Lorraine Profeta, local wildlife for over 35 years but she is org. oct. 3, 2011 Features page 5

BCBy Constanza auditionGallardo a part. finds One of the students, Allyntalent Moriyon, beyond imagination Photo Editor before auditioning said, “I am auditioning because I am hoping to pursue acting and An empty dark stage surrounding a bright directing as a profession, so it seems like a white light, with a steep stairway as its only good idea to be part of as many productions entrance and exit, waited impatiently for as I can and get familiarized with being on the actors that nervously lingered for their stage.” scheduled audition. Since it would be a tough competition, The director prepared herself for a very half of them would be called back the next busy night; meanwhile, people were walking day for a more deliberate decision. After up and down the outdoor hallway while auditioning, Kristi Cruz commented, “I feel performing voice exercises and preparing good, nervous but that is normal, and it is monologues. This was the setting for a rainy not up to me anymore it is in the director’s Tuesday afternoon at the Fine Arts Building hands. So fingers crossed and we will see.” at Central Campus. Why? The Theater Early in the morning, on Sept. 8, the Department at Central Campus hosted its 11 distinct students were chosen and a fall auditions for the play “The Imaginary list was posted for everyone to see. “The

Invalid” by Moliere, which will be presented Imaginary Invalid” cast is formed by new photo by aly pentangelo in October of this year by Professor Deborah and experienced students like Chris Krider, Chris Krider (left) and Kristi Cruz (right) in “The Imaginary Invalid.” Kondelik. Cruz, Jonathan Adam, Moriyon, Molly The auditions consisted of a five minute Brinn and others. Rehearsals have already appointment in which a student would have started giving students several hours of the time to deliver a selected monologue dedication to bring to life this fall’s play. students and seniors. The performances Floor) on BC’s Central Campus located at from another Moliere play and perform 16 The play will be run from Oct. will take place for two consecutive weeks 3501 SW Davie Road in Davie. For tickets bars of a ballad if he or she auditioned for a 27 thruough Nov. 6. Tickets for all on Thursday through Saturday evenings and additional information, please contact singing role. About forty students auditioned performances are $15 for general admission at 8pm and on Sunday afternoons at 2pm the Bailey Hall Box Office at 954 201-6884. for the play, but only 11 students would get and $8 for Broward College employees, all in the Fine Arts Theatre (Building 6/2nd (info from the press release). Patriotism and creativity blend together for theater By Constanza Gallardo The cast will share thoughts and from different races and religious Photo Editor present points of view concerning backgrounds will be added from the rights that an American citizen students like Saer Abdolkarim The Performing Arts holds and enlighten the spectators who states, “As far as me, being a department at Broward College is with personal stories, as well as Muslim American, it can be tough proud to present an original play political and educational facts. but I hope this play can change by Professor Mariah Johnson and “The idea is that people will come people’s lives.” There are other the cast, which consists of a diverse and see the play, and leave the views from students like Victor group of students. theatre with their own thoughts Andres who said, “I contribute “My Country” will cover and ideas,” shares Professor to give the Latino perspective of many ideas about America and its Johnson about the objective of the immigration … To tell everyone multicultural citizens that have performance. “Being an American that this country was made up of moved from another country, and is not about your race, creed or immigrants” are now part of this society. color … that is what we are trying “My Country” promises to be The play is based around to emphasize in the play.” a thought-provoking original play concepts such as the Bill of Rights; Other subjects will be covered, that will relate with anyone, as well the constitution, the principles that photo by constanza gallardo such as equality and any type as open your mind and widen your this country was founded on, and The cast of “My Country” rehearsing. of freedom. Professor Johnson range of ideas. Without a doubt, what it means to be an American. cast, it will include different points United States. Jamal Jean Baptist, comments that there are two it is a performance that will be The play will contain monologues, of view about living in America; one of the students contributing students who already have a song worth watching. “My Country” original dance and music pieces by moreover, it will express varied to the script said, “We have the about equal opportunity. “In will be open to the public on Dec. the students. experiences, attitudes and morals opportunity to put ourselves into this country we say everybody 2 through Dec. 4 with only four Since “My Country” will be that have been influenced by other the play and at the same time the is equal, but do we really treat performances, so make sure to written by the professor and the cultures and are now part of the audience can relate to us.” everyone as equal?” Retrospectives mark it on your calendar.

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South Campus - Building 68, room 246 North Campus - Building 46, room 133 Central Campus - In the Art Department, room 102 oct. 3, 2011 FEATURES page 7 Hip hop artists thrill fans at Rock The Bells

Photo by Felicia King Mos Def performs songs from the album Black Star.

By Clayton Gutzmore A Tribe Called Quest, Common Ghostface, Raekwan and Mobb Managing Editor and many more in past shows. Deep will come to south Florida The show was created by the to perform at the Fillmore Miami Hip hop is a genre of music people of Guella Union, an urban Beach Convention Center. The that people make very inconsistent lifestyle brand that hosted several Wu-Tang affiliated members will claims on. We hear many times other music festivals year round perform songs from the 1995 that it is alive, it’s dead, it’s coming to display more of the hip hop album “Only Built 4 Cuban back, it never left and so on. It can culture to America. The tour will Links” while the Queens hip hop be baffling to those who are not take place across several cities in duo will perform songs off their familiar with it but there is one the nation and Guella Union plans 1995 album “The Infamous.” annual tour that clears up these to divide and conquer by holding Attendants of the show will get Photo by Felicia King Talib Kweli takes the stage with Mos Def. accusations and shows that people more shows during the tour’s run. even more of a bargain as Sneaker still believe in hip hop and that is Guella Union has partnered Pimps, the world’s largest touring Rock the Bells (RTB). with House of Blues entertainment sneaker exhibition will be a part debut album ”Mos Def & Talib Kanye West, Mary J. Blige and RTB is a music tour composed to bring the Rock the Bells: Club of the show. Guests will be able to Kweli are Black Star” on Sept. 27 many more. September is set to of the most superb hip hop artists and Theater series, separate tour buy, sell and trade rare and vintage at the Fillmore. Both artists hit be month full of music, art and in the industry performing their of hip hop music placed in a sneakers while classic 90s hip hop the scene between 1994-1995 and culture for South Florida when most influential albums live on more intimate atmosphere for the music is playing in the background. they’re known more for their solo RTB comes to town. With all these stage. The show has been running fans to enjoy. The tour started in Then the second half of the work than their tandem projects. promising acts and entertainment, for eight years and it has brought August with two shows coming to tour returns with Mos Def and Through their careers they have Miami is going to get a full dose of out several artists like Redman, Miami this month. On Sept. 13, Talib Kweli performing their 1998 collaborated with Dave Chapelle, hip hop this fall. Incubus M iami enchanted by Blink 182 My Chemical Romance Incubus’ charm ever since crowd is beguiled by Sameer Gadhia’s voice. 2009, Incubus’ fans have been The astonished faces of the public highlighted impatiently waiting to see the their performance; dancing melodies mixed with & band whose lyrics touch the acoustic and alternative music were mastered by deepest parts of our memory. this new band that is now in our play list. Sweet Romance to a Blink’s performance. The From “Fungus Amongus” Right after their radiant staging, Young Cruzan Amphitheatre has never experienced True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys,” in 1995 until “If Not Now, the Giant introduced the long waited Incubus such a hectic presentation as the one on Sept. emphasizing their new style and When?” in 2011, Incubus has and created great emotion for those in the 23 with My Chemical Romance and Blink 182. giving everyone the chance to travel been stuck in our minds with crowd. Everyone’s knees were shaking, heads It seemed unreal to the fans of these bands to to a reality where only sensational melodies that are loved and looking up and down for signs of soon-to-come watch how their childhood combined to tour music was heard. However, they heard by everyone regardless of Brandon Boyd’s angelic voice. The gold shining around the U.S and sing along one more time went back to the old days and played their music taste. Jose Pasilla’s drum set was the first instrument to the songs that have innovated the history songs from “Three Cheers for Sweet Their new album had an on stage, followed by the guitars and Boyd’s of music. Revenge” released on 2004 and “The astonishing impact for every microphone that will soon melt every heart. The Opening with Matt and Kim, the place Black Parade” in 2006. It could be fan especially with its song band got on stage with the enlivened screams built up with extreme thrill. Their presence on true that even those who don’t follow “Adolescents.” On Sept. 20, and applauses, where Boyd opened their set stage was as appealing and diverting as always, MCR know the lyrics to most of their Bayfront Park Miami had with “Megalomaniac.” Every person sang along increasing every fan’s heart beat with their feet old hits, so to say the least, those in the the honor to present Incubus to every song, their hands were raised, some lifting up the floor and lights illuminating crowd were enraptured to hear live the headlining around the U.S with tears were shed and eyes were closed just to their face with joy. For those who attend revolutionary songs of our old days. their new album. Opening for fall into the captivating sound of their music. concerts on a regular basis, it can be agreed Gerard Way and the rest of the band them was one of the bands who Just by the first few seconds of every song, the that the sound check and stage preparation members gave us all a memory that will performed at the VMA’s 2011, crowd will jump in excitement and get ready for the long awaited band is nothing but a never leave our hearts. the great Young the Giant from to see live what they play during car rides, great tease and time of desperation for the After this wonderful experience, the California. drinking coffee in the morning or simply crowd. The Honda Civic tour handled it sound check tease was back again and The alternative band formed while enjoying their music in a room. well with a screen on the stage where the Blink 182’s fans were ready to flawlessly in 2004 and has been rocking their Being able to hear what their lives are fans could text a message and show it to the end this frantic day. The colorful and new self-titled album since 2010. all about is nothing but a miracle created public, making the waiting time a bit more vigorous lights flashing the surroundings Their first song “I Got” introduced by amps and five guys that have fulfilled entertaining. reflected the amazing drum set on top of this magic moment for those who our ears for more than 10 years. Everyone At the very moment the lights turned the stage where the great Travis Barker have never heard them before. in the park left with an immense smile on off, the voice of every person was heard. The will be leaving us speechless. Mark Their melodies are soft yet they are their face, wishing to relive that moment amphitheatre couldn’t hold one more fan, Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Barker came fulfilled with energy and emotions, every instance of their lives and waiting to it was clear that this tour was long awaited on stage with the same vivacity their songs the members dance along the sound experience it all over again with their next by every being in this crowd. There were contain. Jumping, singing along, waving of the percussions and the tour. faces crying out of joy, teeth smiling out hands and dancing bodies abounded the of delight and hearts pounding by the amphitheater. Hoppus and DeLonge’s presence of MCR’s lead singer Gerard voice left us amazed as well as Barker’s solos Way, who was introduced on stage with that have been a legend in the punk history. a group of talented musicians that made It was definitely a haunting experience, a the experience unforgettable. Theyday any of the people in that crowd will not performed a few songs out of their new be able to forget. released album “Danger Days: The Pepper and The Expendables

Fans cheered and sang along with the musical rhythms of the reggae rock bands Pepper and The Expendables at the Hollywood Arts Park at Young Circle on Sunday night. Despite the less than great weather, fans of the two bands gathered in the rain and the soggy grass in order to get the chance to hear the music that they came to enjoy. Pepper opened for The Expendables, and played songs known by many such as “Love Affair.” After Pepper finished their time on stage, it was time for The Expendables to hit the stage and rock out. Overall, the concert had its downsides, such as the weather and the lack of parking, however was seemingly enjoyed by the large crowd of fans that turned up in support of the bands.

Words by Machi Melilo and Stephanie JuergEns Design by richard perez oct. 3, 2011 features page 11

MusicBy Michelle Castano comes alive through art Contributing Writer

Camping enthusiasts, music Fitness goes beyond barriers lovers, and artistic individuals all By Joshua mattocks the opportunity to enjoy themselves in gathered at the Suwannee Music Staff Writer an area free of worry and discomfort Park, located in Live Oak, Fla. on with friends and family. The founders of Sept. 22 through Sept. 24. This is I’m sure you’ve seen commercials where the event hope to bring together a large the location for its annual three an ecstatic dance instructor contorts number of individuals, both handicapped day festival, called Blackwater him/herself in front of the camera in an or non-handicapped, in order to enjoy Music Festival which is near the attempt to motivate the audience to just a fun experience and possibly develop Suwannee River, known for its get up and move. These classes attract a strong sense of community. Broward black water. a lot of people simply because of the College, partnered with Zendo, is allowing Musical acts included The enjoyable dance moves they will enjoy by use of its gymnasium for the event. The Flaming Lips, STS9, Girl Talk, photo by michelle castano participating in the class. purpose of the event, apart from fitness and Ghostland Observatory, Pepper Artist at the Blackwater Music Festival makes artwork Many organizations have employed well-being, is the hope that the community with paints from spray cans. and Zoogma among many. these dance/workout routines among will be drawn closer together and impart Most of the bands playing are considered been to my fair share of concerts, and the Flaming their own agenda to attract many people confidence, companionship and serenity indie bands and had the opportunity of Lips has definitely been my favorite. They are so in order to better their own lives and to all. showcasing their melodious abilities. The much better live than on YouTube or even in their get fit and in shape. Zendo USA is one Alyson Kashuk, chief operating officer genre of music was eclectic and ranged from recorded material,” said Francesca Yesbick. of them. Founded by Sensei Michael of Zendo USA , wants the participants to electronic to rock music. Music wasn’t the only art form, showcased Nolan, Zendo USA defines itself as an focus on enjoying themselves. Kashuk also The festival consisted of an amphitheater, at this festival. There were a myriad amount of educational, spiritual, and charitable, wants, as does Nolan, to reach out to the three music stages, and a music hall. These vendors, which sold hallucinogenic works of art, non-profit organization established to community and create an environment venues were conveniently spaced out far filled with color and patterns. Most artists took facilitate the betterment of all mankind where acceptance is widespread. “We enough from each other, so that other an interesting approach to their work ethic and around the world. One of the ways they want to integrate all the members of the band’s music wouldn’t mesh with one created works of art at night, while listening to plan on doing this is by sponsoring an community through the fabric of social another since most performances happened performances; moreover, they used a black light event called “Wheelchair Zumba”. and physical mindfulness,” said Kashuk. at the same time. for visibility. Knitted dresses and hand crafted Wheelchair Zumba is a wheelchair “By reaching out to the community via this The standout show that everyone was jewelry were also being sold by vendors. Jewelry fitness event designed for health,event, we hope to promote a community most excited about was The Flaming Lips. ranged from dangly feather hair clips, silver gypsy- entertainment and charity. Making its that accepts everybody.” They have been playing rock psychedelic like rings, beaded necklaces and even hemp string debut Oct. 16, this free event is designed Coordinating and running the Zumba music since the 80s and are known for bracelets. specifically for wheelchair users which sessions would be Maria Adorno. She is their elaborate and extremely visual shows. Since the festival displayed an assorted range employs Latin-inspired dance routines. certified for the event and has studied Flaming Lips front man, Wayne Coyne, of music, people from different walks of life and Wheelchair Zumba will have hundreds of Zumba Chair completely. Adorno is hyped even comes out ten minutes before their backgrounds came together. College students, South Floridians moving, exercising and for the sessions and is especially excited show commences and warns the audience hippies and rockers made up the majority of the quite possibly dancing to the Zumba, about connecting with the students and about their extremely theoretical and trippy population at the Blackwater Music Festival. Latin, beat. “We want to reach out to a invoking elation among them. “I want them show. The Suwannee music park also offered population that we feel is underserved,” to feel the music and the love,” commented Coyne began the show crowd surfing horseback rides, canoeing, nature walks, hiking said Nolan, “We want to grow a Adorno. “The lower impact exercise is a inside a plastic bubble and began singing and swimming on its “beach” which really did garden of hope and inspiration.” The perfect way to promote a healthier mind, with a loudspeaker. Towards the middle of have black water. Park officials did everything they Wheelchair Zumba will give paralytics body and spirit.” the show, balloons, streamers, colored fog could to give festival goers a unique opportunity and confetti were thrown to the crowd. “I’ve to experience music and nature at its finest. page 12 ENTERTAINMENT oct. 3, 2011

NBA lockout futurebetween is NBA unknownplayers and the 30 season, but also enablebut the NBA hopeful to Columnist John Canzano franchises officially have ceased. have an ‘all is forgiven’ honeymoon reports an amnesty provision could Reportedly no communication period (similar to what the NFL be part of the new labor agreement, from team personnel whether they just experienced following its labor and it would provide some serious are owners, coaches, trainers, other settlement) in which the frenzy cap flexibility league-wide: “Two employees, to the players or even of free agents signings, trades, NBA sources told me Tuesday “representatives” of those players, training camps and exhibition that they believe there’s consensus either professional or personal. games will make everyone forget all among owners on a few important The repercussion for breaking of the doomsday talk they’ve been lockout issues.” such a stringent law? A possible $1 hearing all summer.” There are some people who million fine. Less arguing and more suggest that the owners develop The lockout also prevents use negotiations have begun to take a new system structure, labeling of team facilities. No contracts can place and things are actually the current one as “unsustainable, be signed. No free-agent shopping getting done. Meetings where only plain and simple.” and also no trades. Individuals the big dogs of the association have There is always the possibility in the teams’ or league’s employ finally taken place which is always of the seasons starting on time. are audibly blindfolded. They are a good thing. According to philly. Brian Ward takes the words right prohibited from discussing the sbnation.com “both sides were after my mouth, “After a summer lockout publicly. What should somewhat tight lipped about how of shaking my head, shaking my PHOTO COURTESY OF Google Images happen should they decide to speak much progress was made, but for fist and rolling my eyes every time about it anyway? Another hefty $1 the first time since the lockout I heard the word lockout, cautious million dollar fine. began, people are actually talking optimism is a welcome respite. We By Joshua mattocks Mavericks win of the 2011 season This was a couple months ago. about the season starting on time.” just might have basketball after all.” Staff Writer comes a lockout. Now, regarding the lockout, What happens during a lockout? progress has been made. Chris The National BasketballIn layman’s terms the NBA Sheridan, on his personal website, Corrections: Association (NBA). One of the essentially is not open for business, claims that there may be a In the Sept. 19 issue of The Observer, Volume 26, Issue 3, an error printed in the most recognized and popular not in basketball terms, anyway. settlement in the future that is a article “Students show enthusiasm at Pep Rally.” Noa Nijamkin was misquoted as franchises in America. However Teams still continue to sell season lot closer than what people realize. saying the purpose of the Hillel Jewish Community was to give a “religious and cultural big this franchise may be it is all tickets and throw out deals with He believes a settlement will be aspect of Judaism and Islam.” Nijamkin had said “Judaism and Israel.” We deeply regret but impervious. Following the corporate partners, but all contact reached that “will not only save the the error. oct. 3, 2011 SPORTS PAGE 13

ElectrifyingBy Kyle Rambo battle from start Lockhart: to finish between 1984 and jokingly saidStrikers “I cannot tie in soccer Sports Editor both teams. Both teams played believe it’s been 30 years, I thought great defense and it took until the it was yesterday!” He believes this As most of South Florida sports 90th minute for the game to see its recognition for Broward soccer “is fans were focused on the local first goal which was from Atlanta pretty exciting” and “it helps our college football games played on midfielder Nico Colaluca. players see a soccer atmosphere that Saturday, Sept. 17, there was a The Strikers answered moments they might not have seen before.” buzz lighting up Lockhart stadium later when midfielder Brian Shiver One fan attending the game, in Fort Lauderdale. This buzz was tied the game up with a goal in Jay Gelfand, looked like just coming from a soccer game. what would end in a 1-1 draw another Strikers enthusiast but on The game was between the Fort between the two teams. BC Night he unexpectedly felt a Lauderdale Strikers and the Atlanta Striker fans were more than much deeper connection. Gelfand Silverbacks. This is the first season satisfied with this outcome as it was played for Broward’s soccer team the Strikers are actively playing announced later on that because of from 77-78 (back then it was still since the 1997 season. The return Montreal’s win over Edmonton BCC). came after the Miami FC changed (two other teams in the NASL) the He had no clue that BC had their name to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers would be hosting a playoff brought back the soccer program Strikers before the start of the game at home on Oct. 1. and said “I had no idea. I just saw 2011 season. The Strikers play in Everyone from the coaches to them on the field and thought Oh the North American Soccer League the players on BC’s soccer teams my God.” (NASL) along with eight other were excited to be there. Broward’s He even recognized coach professional soccer teams. Erika Naranjo, who plays for the Jean-Baptiste. While on Broward’s Photo by Kyle Rambo It was Broward College (BC) women’s soccer team, said “it’s team Gelfand played against Jean- Seahawks gather at Strikers game for Night against the Silverbacks as really cool that people can see us Baptiste who played for South Broward College night. BC students received $3 off tickets because some people just don’t take Dade at the time. Gelfand said “It if their college I.D. was presented us seriously.” She has confidence was a blast playing at Broward.” He at the box office. in her team and said “we’re not hopes to see soccer grow in South the game and optimistically said stadium. Soccer in south Florida is The BC men’s and women’s just any team, we’re going to be Florida and believes “starting from “hopefully these kids will see our growing, one player and one coach soccer teams were recognized at undefeated.” the ground up with the youth is program and be dreaming about at a time. half time for this also being their Broward’s men’s coach Ernst the way to do it.” playing at Broward College one For more information on the first year back, after many years Jean-Baptiste presented both BC President J. David day.” Fort Lauderdale Strikers visit their without a team. of Broward’s teams on the field Armstrong Jr. was in attendance The game was a great moment website at www.Strikers.com. There was also a food truck during halftime. This was a special and said “this is a great event; it’s for soccer of all levels in South For more information on the tailgate just outside the stadium for moment for Jean-Baptiste as he is a wonderful way to promote our Florida. Fans and players alike soccer teams at Broward College hungry fans. a former member of the Strikers. program.” He pointed out the celebrated among each other with visit their website at www.broward. The game was a hard fought He played on the team from 1983- many soccer youth programs at an attendance of over 6,000 at the edu/athletics. Seahawks keep cool despite loss

Photo by Alex Crawford Broward College Seahawks play against Brevard College.

By Rafael Baez Seahawks have only played two ability to play, while conscious Central Bureau Chief teams so far, and each of those of the fact that there is room to games was only a scrimmage. grow. After a stunning 3-1 victory over That sets up a different kind of “I feel like we played good,” Polk State College, the defending atmosphere, as it does not affect said Bonnie Nobel, who wears division champion, two weeks ago, the win-loss record. #22. “Even though we have some fans of Broward College’s (BC) Brevard’s soccer program is things to pull together and to women’s soccer team were excited more established, its players more learn.” Tillawi agrees with her, for the match against Brevard accustomed to an atmosphere of saying “We’re going to work on College. Unfortunately, despite the regular matches. Seahawks Coach stuff together, and that will make valiant effort of the BC Seahawks, Eric Simpson comments, “We us better.” the Brevard Titans were ultimately have class players on this team, Instead of wallowing in the victorious, the final score standing they just need a few more of loss, the team is taking it as an at 2-0. The loss leaves their record these types of experiences, battles, opportunity to learn, which is at 1-1. whether they’re wins or losses.” In always the best approach to take. Despite having injured players, regards to the team’s technique, It’s still early in the season, the Seahawks played a good game, Simpson agreed that there is room and the Seahawks are carrying a making the Titans fight to move for improvement. “We were a little balanced win-loss ratio. Before forward. The loss came only as a sloppy in our technique. We have the season ends, they are slated to result of poor technique. There tactical adjustments to make, and play Polk two more times, a team were moments where they should we will,” he said. they’ve already proven they can have passed but didn’t, and their While disappointed, the team beat. They’re scheduled to play defense left something to be itself is taking the loss in stride. Brevard twice more as well, on desired. They have a positive attitude Oct. 10 and 21, respectively. But that’s to be expected, as the despite the loss. As Deena Tillawi, With their positive attitude women’s soccer team is still very who wears #14, pointed out, and hard work, they will be able young, the first true team since “There’s always a second chance.” to take this loss and use it as the 1997. The Polk Vikings aside, the They have confidence in their foundation of a greater victory. page 14 ENTERTAINMENT oct. 3, 2011 Lautner brings explosive goodness in ‘Abduction’ Stephanie Juergens South Bureau Chief

Not everyone and everything is always as it seems to be and sometimes you may not even be who you thought you were your whole life. Written by Shawn Christensen and directed by Jon Singleton, “Abduction” starring Taylor Lautner and Lily Collins will be sure to satisfy the most intense adventure seeking audiences with its explosions, fights, guns and more. This movie serves as an action-packed thriller while also causing the hearts of Lautner loving girls to flutter in adoration. “Abduction” tells the story of Nathan Harper (Lautner), a seemingly regular teenage boy who, after finding his picture on a missing childrens website, discovers that Kevin Harper (Jason Issacs) and Mara Harper (Maria Bello) are not his real parents. When things take a turn for the worse, Nathan is forced to run and hide from a team of trained killers who have been attempting to track him down his whole life, and have killed his foster parents in an attempt to PHOTO COURTESY OF Google Images capture him and use him against his real Taylot Lautner with co-star Lily Collins in their latest film, “Abduction.” father. Trusting no one except his neighbor and childhood friend, Karen (Lily Collins), challenge of figuring out whether or not the reign of terror. action movie business. “Abduction” takes and relying on the resources and help of CIA agent Frank Burton (Alfred Molina) is “Abduction” was filmed in Pittsburgh, his career to a whole new level using his his friend Gilly (Denzel Whitaker), Nathan someone that can be trusted. Penn. and features sites such as the PNC lifelong championship winning training in attempts to stay alive while attempting to In the end though, Nathan and Karen baseball stadium, home for the Pittsburgh the martial arts as an effective tool in his find out his true identity. become tired of running from their assailants, Pirates, as the scene for the grand finale arsenal. “Abduction” is an exciting movie Aside from protecting himself, he must and Nathan decides to take things into his of the movie. Whether on a train, in the that plays with the concept of spies and the protect the people that he loves from those own hands and risk his life to confront his woods, or on the streets, Lautner shows CIA, and gives a perspective on the idea of that he hates. Nathan also has to face the foes face to face in an attempt to end their that he has what it takes to make it in the hidden identities.

Lights, stage, Kutcher

PHOTO COURTESY OF Google Images Angus T. Jones, Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer in “Two and a Half Men” after the loss of Charlie Sheen’s character Charlie Harper.

By Constanza Gallardo The first episode absolutely got rid of Charlie Photo Editor by killing him, and for a fact it was not a peaceful death. A funeral ceremony filled with past hook-ups The new season of “Two and a Half Men” reinforced what a scumbag Charlie was— the man is premiered on Sept. 19 on CBS with Ashton Kutcher’s dead and the women still despise him. A metaphor debut, bringing a large name after the loss of Charlie was used the moment Kutcher appears on scene Sheen. Everyone remembers the whole debacle with where Alan drops Charlie’s ashes, as to convey the Sheen and the television hit he had been part of for fact that the show does not need Sheen and they will years. However, Sheen was not able to control his move on perfectly with Kutcher. personal dilemmas and was fired from the hit show. Now the question is will the public embrace For months there was gossip and false statements of this new character as they did with Charlie Harper? what would happen to the series. Kutcher’s character is presented as this suicidal lover Finally, CBS announced the introduction of a who is not only a maniac but by chance happens to new face that hopefully would bring a responsible be a billionaire, $1.3 billion to be exact. and constant mood to the “Two and a Half Men” After a night of “fun” with Alan, he suddenly stage. Yet what would this shocking new character decides to buy Charlie Harper’s house. The writers of played by Kutcher bring to the story line? “Two and a Half Men” went straight to the point and Publicity has been bombarding audiences for kept it pretty basic and coincidental. months and has caused a media phenomena. Viewers This first episode became a trendy topic on Twitter can choose to side with Sheen, or they can actually with all types of responses in a matter of seconds. give Kutcher a chance to keep on with the show. All Love or hate is now an issue that only time will tell the hype and fan loyalty wars finally faced a verdict with the new inception of “Two and a Half Men.” It on Sept. 19, when CBS revealed the new season to made it through its first obstacle, now people must the world and left the public to judge for themselves. wait for the truth and judge. page 15 ENTERTAINMENT oct. 3, 2011 Anticipated album to be released after delays Gustavo Anaya out he was going to get signed. features samples from Kanye West’s Staff Writer Cole called it “easiest night in jail” “The New Workout Plan” and he could ever do. Paula Abdul’s “Straight Up,” and Two years after being the first Something that is noticeable “Mr. Nice Watch,” which could artist to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label, is that J. Cole put some of his easily be the best song on the whole J. Cole finally finished his long older tracks on the album. “Lights album. The futuristic up-tempo anticipated project “Cole World: Please,” “In the Morning,” which track features a verse by Jay-Z, The Sideline Story,” which is features Drake, and “Who Dat” are which many predicted. “This isn’t scheduled to be released Sept. some of the songs that made him a the first time Cole shares bars with 27. The album comes with more bit more popular. While this may Jay-Z. Cole appeared on ‘A Star Is than great expectations not only disappoint some fans, it makes Born’ on Jay-Z’s “The Blueprint 3,” from Jay-Z, but the entire hip hop sense. This is his first album to hit which was released in 2009 community. stores, so to those who might have J. Cole also has the ability to Prior to his album, Cole released not ever heard him, they now have translate story telling into songs. highly acclaimed mix tapes such a chance to hear three great songs “Lost Ones” is a track about a as “The Warm Up” and “Friday who have certainly help define young couple expecting a child after Night Lights” which websites like his career. Not to mention that unprotected sex. He switches sides allhiphop.com and djbooth.net “Lights Please “ was the track that as he spits a verse as the boyfriend, have labeled as classics. convinced Jay-Z to sign Cole. the pregnant girlfriend, and then The way Cole puts together The album has a fair amount finally as somebody looking in his creative, energetic beats and of emotional tracks like “Dollar from a third person point of view. his inspirational lyrics makes it and A Dream 3” and “Daddy’s This track is something that hip extremely difficult for a true hip Little Girl” where Cole opens up hop definitely needs more often, hop fan to not enjoy it. Whether about his past and touches topics tracks that are real issues that he decides to make an upbeat song where most artists do not. In regular people face every day. or a heartfelt track, Cole will bring “Breakdown” Cole speaks about The song seems to have an anti- you a taste of something different how his father was never there for abortion tone, from the woman’s from mainstream hip hop, but him when he needed him, and how perspective, while the man differs. with a flow designed to make the much it affected his childhood but “Think about it baby, me and you photo courtesy of hiphopwired.com listener bop their head. he accepted it like a man. He also we still kids ourselves. How we Album cover for “Cole World: The Sideline Story.” The introduction starts off speaks about how his mother was gonna raise a kid by yourself?” with J. Cole speaking to a group addicted to drugs and how modern Although the album has not Savior” J. Cole unfortunately fell As Cole rapped, “Jigga wouldn’t of friends about the day he was day rappers speak about selling been released yet, a few websites short of many critic’s expectations, even take my CD when he seen me. finally signed by Jay-Z. Later drugs to make money. such as Djbooth.net have reviewed but nonetheless, “Cole World: The Two years later we made it on, on off in the interlude with an easy Upbeat singles include “Can’t the album and have given it only Sideline Story” is a great album and the Blueprint. Now how’s that for listening beat, it’s stated that he Get Enough,” featuring R&B artist 3.5 spins (equivalent to 3.5 stars). is one of those rare hip hop albums persistence? Cole World comin’. was arrested right after he found Trey Songz, “Workout,” which Deemed by many as “Hip Hop’s that is actually worth the money. Call back up assistance.” Lovato undergoes musical makeover with new album By Pamela Valencia debut with the singer DEV, “Who’s if true love even exists. Usually, Staff Writer that Boy,” this is a mature Lovato. we girls are the ones to think with Her journey to recovery has been our hearts not with our heads, but Demi Lovato’s latest CD, televised for everyone to see and in this fresh spin of heartbreak “Unbroken,” dropped on Sept. 20 comment on what she’s doing and challenges this is the take from a and for her fans, “The Lovatics” as how she’s handling the pressure. male perspective and giving love they are known as, it’s a new kind My top two songs from this a chance with the right person. of musical vibe for the starlet fresh album are “Lightweight” and Listen to ‘Give Your Heart a Break.’ out of rehab. “You’re My Only Shorty” featuring With the public eye watching Since her days before her Iyaz. Both songs talk about falling her every move it can feel a bit treatment you could say that this head over heels in love and having claustrophobic. On her Twitter “new” Lovato is well on her way a sense of security with a significant account she tweeted “Guess what, to gaining her life back to control. other. I’m healthy and happy, and if you’re “Skyscraper” was sure to hit the Then there is “Fix a Heart,” hating on my weight you obviously Billboard Hot 100 countdown a song with so much to say. It’s aren’t. :) #UNBROKEN” when it debuted back in July of this in that point in the relationship So if and when you here year.With collaborations from the where you know there’s nothing Lovato’s name all that pops into hottest celebrities of the moment left to do but call it quits and you’re your head is another Disney star like, Jason Derulo, Iyaz, and old left broken and alone. She shows down the wrong path, you might time favorites such as Missy Elliot emotion with lyrics like “You can want to think again. She’s stopping and Timbaland, her music is taking bandage the damage you never at nothing to gain her confidence a different route for the better. This really could fix a heart.” back and her life on track. album is an open diary for Lovato’s At some point in our lives we If you liked her last album, fans. want to fall in love and experience “Here We Go Again,” go get Photo Courtesy of idolator.com With lyrics such as “from the all the magical adventures and “Unbroken,” a breath of fresh Photoshoot for Demi Lovato’s third album, “Unbroken.” back of the club to the bed in the butterflies it brings. But with air with a totally unexpected new shade” from her latest upcoming heartbreaks it makes you question sound and attitude.

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By Clayton Gutzmore S.A.C. Some of the awards that drivers was the fastest in a safe way. We have seen Managing Editor were competing for was best domestic a lot of impressive imports and domestics car and best imported car. There were and even a true dragster which is basically Racing and drifting are two forms several custom vehicles like a Nissan and a couple tires and an engine basically,” of competition that auto enthusiasts 240, a Mazda Miata, a Mazda RX-7 said James Mantis, member of S.A.C. compete in. Individuals who live and and a BMW 318i on site for the event. At the end of the night Austin Yero, thrive off the heat and pressure that “Performance wise I have to say the 96 a business administration major won the the cars emit during these auto sports (Mazda) Rx-7 brought by Pettit Racing is award for best domestic and Khang Van, often lack a place to compete. The the best looking car, but skill wise I give a mechanical engineer major won best Broward College Seahawk Automotive it to Tim Curry in the gold (BMW) 318,” import. S.A.C. expresses great gratitude Club(S.A.C.) has an answer for that said Sisk. to all of the people who helped make this solution by inviting all drivers to The other half of the event was event possible. “We would like to thank compete in the first car competition and devoted to drag racing. Vehicles that Broward College, our sponsor Pettit drift show called Back 2 School. “The were fine tuned for a better speed Racing and especially Mr. James Norton purpose of this is to get people together performance lined up on one eighth our faculty advisor for helping us put this to celebrate the fun of drifting. We of a mile dragstrip to see whose steal together,” said Hernandez.S.A.C. wants to have music and a safe place for people was superior. A plethora of vehicles like give the auto driven students of Broward to race and enjoy themselves,” said Mercedes, Lexus, old school Cameros College an outlet to explore and enhance S.A.C President Matt Sisk. The team aims and Mustangs all made an appearance their passion for cars. If you would like to raise awareness of the club and to including an actual dragster that graced more information about S.A.C., email them show drivers who invest in their cars the strip. “We get to see see whose car at [email protected] . that there is a safe place to race and to unleash all that their machines can “Performance wise I have to say the 96 (Mazda) Rx-7 brought by Pettit offer. Racing is the best looking car, but skill wise I give it to Tim Curry in the The event took place on Sept. 24 at County Line Drag Way which is located gold (BMW) 318.” on Okeechobee Road and U.S. 27. S.A.C. needed a fund raiser for the school so Matt Sisk they decided to invest in the one activity BC Seahawk Automotive President that all auto enthusiasts want to do but had no place to execute. “A portion of our proceeds are going to the American Cancer Society and the really important thing that we wanted to accomplish is to get our name out there. Once we hold more events we expect a bigger turn out,” said Rene Hernandez, Secretary of

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