NASA Engineer Kobie Boykins Shares Lifetime Passion About Mars
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Sara Varela making this a better country and Editor-in-chief that they love America as much as any other American does,” Broward College kicked off its she said. “I think they make us 2017 Speaker Series with political stronger and better.” commentator Ana Navarro. On With Trump’s promises on Jan. 23, Navarro spoke at the deportation and hard immigration Amaturo Theater at Las Olas to a policies, Navarro thinks he will crowd of more than 300 people. push Congress to do something She also participated in a about it once and for all. fireside chat with BC students at “Comprehensive immigration South Campus as part of the Social plan will mean doing something Justice Week series. On Monday about the Dream Act kids, it’s afternoon, dozens of students going to mean doing something gathered in the auditorium of the about skilled workers, it’s going Science building to meet Navarro. to mean doing something about Navarro is a well-known family,” said Navarro. political strategist praised and Navarro also talked about respected on both sides of the working the McCain campaign. aisle for her candor. She was She expressed her admiration for McCain’s character and born in Nicaragua but came to Navarro participated in a fireside chat with students as part of Social Justice eekW at South. Sara Varela/The Observer the U.S. when she was 8-years- personality as well as praised him old. Her family ran away from catholic school. There she wasn’t Navarro cares deeply for the “I don’t think a blanket amnesty for his concession speech. the communist dictatorship from the only one hoping for a better Dream Act kids due to her own is in the cards any time soon,” “I thought he was so gracious the eighties. However, her father future. life experience. In her case, said Navarro. and so unifying and so humble stayed behind fighting alongside “I grew up among many second Reagan’s amnesty benefited her, She believes that immigrants and inclusive in his concession the opposition. generation Cuban Americans and allowing her to become a citizen. contribute greatly to the country speech,” she said. a lot of other political exiles from However, she admits many may and make the country strong. Navarro was raised in Miami JUMP to page 3 and attended The Sacred Heart, a Latin America,” she said. not be as lucky as she was. “I have no doubt that they’re NASA engineer Kobie Boykins shares lifetime passion about Mars
Sara Varela really a big challenge,” he said. Editor-in-chief The team had to design the instruments and everything necessary for an optimal Bailey Hall recently hosted functioning taking into NASA engineer Kobie Boykins consideration the space the rovers and his National Geographic’s would have inside the capsule. presentation Exploring the Mars exploration also includes Red Planet. Boykins has been five satellites that continuously involved in the Mars research orbit the planet. However, the since 1997, when he participated rovers have been critical to the in the Mars Pathfinder mission. investigation of the surface of our Passionate about Mars since neighboring planet. age 7, Boykins knew what he “The rovers have been very wanted to do the rest of his life. crucial in connecting the dots. “I wanted to be the guy that You can do investigations from fixed everything,” said Boykins. space but having ground troops “When I was a young boy I just actually can augment what you’re liked taking things apart.” seeing from something that’s Hence he became a mechanical Boykins showed a real-life Mars rover wheel, one of several discarded during assembly. Sara Varela/The Observer orbiting,” said Boykins. engineer, which he describes Spirit and Opportunity both had as the person that “designs his life span expectation by 12 to determine the environmental window will imply a two-year the possibility to collect samples everything you see, except years. conditions when water was delay to the mission. For the rover and study them in depth. buildings.” Boykins himself admits he is present. They have sent invaluable Curiosity, supposed to launch in Boykins, who happens to be Boykins was the head of the beyond surprised with the rovers’ data back. 2009, technical difficulties forced one of the most qualified people design and building team for success. Boykins explained the the mission to be postponed, to talk about Mars, believes we the twin Mars rovers Spirit and “Nobody ever thought the preparation to get to Mars. launching in 2011 instead. are not that far from a human Opportunity. Personally, he vehicles would last more than a Establishing a launch date Getting the rovers to Mars then mission. designed the solar arrays. year,” said Boykins. depends on the planetary orbit. takes seven months. “Technologically, with what The rovers exceeded The rovers mission was to Earth and Mars are the closest to It took three years for Boykins we can actually design and build expectations by surviving for confirm or deny whether there each other every two years and and his team at NASA’s Jet we’re not that far away,” he said. more than a year. Spirit was was ever water on Mars. for about 14 days only, which Propulsion Laboratory in However, he explained that a active for six years, from 2004 to “We know there was water... means launches must be carefully Pasadena, California to build human mission presents a bigger 2010, and drove 4.8 miles, which and now there’s not,” he said. scheduled. Spirit and Opportunity. They selection of challenges. First, a was 20 times more than expected. “Mars is interesting, it’s our “It’s really difficult to get to faced many challenges but the human mission would take two Opportunity landed three weeks planetary neighbor... it may be the Mars if you don’t launch when most critical was designing years to get to Mars. after Spirit on the other side of the precursor of what Earth is.” Mars is coming towards you,” everything with a limited space. planet. It remains active and has The rovers also were meant said Boykins. “We had a limited volume... traveled 27 miles. It has exceeded to explore the geology of Mars This means that missing that The constraints in volume were JUMP to page 3 January 31, 2017 BRIEFS 2 Keep up with BC: What’s going on around campus?
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CONTINUED from front known Conway for many years. about the qualification of some of Exploring the Red Planet page However, Conway’s actions the candidates to be appointed. She also remembered one aren’t the only ones that surprised “Are you going to tell me that event during that campaign when her. She explained that she has Betsy DeVos, who had no idea McCain stood up for Obama after known many of the people now what ‘idea’ was, is really the a lady in the audience doubted working for Trump for many most qualified person to lead the Obama’s nationality. years and is surprised to see them Education Department?” said In comparison, Navarro acting the way they are. Navarro. believes that the 2016 campaign “When they got appointed I As for Trump himself, Navarro was not only terrible but also thought ‘well great, now he’s has a lot to say. Clearly, she is an terrifying. going to have people around him outspoken critic of the president “I think we saw divisions being that will make him sound sane, since the beginning of his played up, hostilities being played instead he’s making them act campaign. She’s been attacked up, differences being played up,” insane,” she said. by many fellow Republicans who To regards to the future of the support him. However, she’s not she said. Boykins participated in the Mars Pathfinder mission.Sara Varela/The Observer Moreover, Navarro talked about Republican Party, Navarro is standing down and dialing back. Boykins. what she thinks conservatism is. somehow optimist and refuses to “He offends me. He offends CONTINUED from front “Your background really She expressed her ideals and what let Trump define what the Party me as a human being,” she said. page doesn’t matter, where you come being a conservative meant to her. is. She also believes that this “He was a misogynist, racist, This is because humans can’t from really doesn’t matter. It’s She explained why she is still a election is a wake-up call to both bigoted, discriminatory man who travel at the same speed that the really about the content of your Republican. major Parties. played on all of that during this rovers can. Also, descending into character and not necessarily the “I see conservatism about “I think the country is better, campaign... That being said, now Mars will be a slower approach. color of your skin or where you empowering organizations and we are all better, if we have two I have to deal with the reality that Second, there’s the big question were born but about what you can family organizations beyond strong parties competing for our he’s now President Trump.” on how it will affect humans to be bring to the table,” he added. government,” she said. “Donald vote. I don’t want a party that However, she admits she still in space for that long. A round Boykins has shared his love Trump does not embody my takes us for granted and another has no clue what he’ll do as trip implies four years just worth and passion for Mars for the past definition of conservatism,” she one that antagonizes us,” said president. of traveling. 12 years as part of the National added. Navarro. “Anybody that tells you what And third, the infrastructure Geographic’s speaker series and Navarro also stated that she’s Another issue over which the presidency will look like for them to live in should be plans to continue on doing so for “old enough to remember when Navarro expressed her worry under Trump is really kind of built before they get there. Just the rest of his career. And while conservatives didn’t like Russian was the fact that no Latino was making stuff up,” said Navarro. the missions to build could take he loves his job at the JPL at thugs.” appointed a member of Trump’s Personally for her, she will at least 10 to 12 years, launching NASA, he believes that when he Additionally, Navarro cabinet. wait until the end of his term to every two years without delay. retires he will find a job he loves brought up Kellyanne Conway’s “Part of me is very worried determine whether or not he is a For Boykins, who admits he almost as much. controversial statement of because I think having a seat good president. really loves his job, his greatest “Both of my parents were “alternate facts” and called her around the table, being in the “I’m going to judge him as mission is to motivate the children educators and they sort of pushed out on it. discussion, being part of the president by what he does as he gets to talk to. me towards the STEM. I love “I’m old enough to remember debate is essential and I think you president. I already have cast “One of the goals at NASA the sort of challenge of making when alternate facts were called bring a different perspective, a judgment on him as a human is to inspire the next generation science tangible to people and lies,” she said. different voice to the discussion,” being,” said Navarro. and I see that’s happening. My that’s fun for me,” said Boykins. Navarro admits she was she said. goal is literally to have one kid to Moreover, she is concerned surprised by it since she has [email protected] think that they can do that,” said [email protected] Suspicious criminal activity International students Deparment and reported at Central Campus Honors College hosts 2nd Annual 2+2 Sara Varela restroom and ordered the subject Editor-in-chief to leave. He was described as a black male in his early twenties, Transfer Fair at Central and South wearing a green t-shirt, short and Three separate incidents took black and red sneakers. place in Building 9 at Central The last incident happened Campus over the months of on Wednesday Jan. 18, 2017 November and January, according at around 6:40 a.m. when the to an activity alert report issued reporting individual was using by the Department of Safety, the female restroom and she Security and Emergency noticed the subject entering for Preparedness. about a minute and then exiting. The Timely Warning Notice When she tried to leave the was sent to everyone’s school restroom, the subject reentered emails. as she notified him that it was the According to the report, the female restroom. He then left. incidents were similar. The first The subject was described as a one, on Monday Nov. 7, 2016 black male in his early twenties at approximately 5:25 p.m. the wearing glasses, light colored reporting individual asked the sleeve shirt and black pants. subject for directions where the The Safety Department urges restrooms were. students, faculty and staff After entering the restrooms, to be vigilant and aware of they noticed that the subject they their surroundings. They also have just asked for directions had encourage everyone to report any also entered the restroom and suspicious activity they witness. More than 30 colleges and universities around the nation participated in the fair. Sara Varela/The Observer stood right outside the stall where If anyone has any information they were. regarding any of the incidents Sara Varela and Georgia Tech. most interest in continuing their The subject was identified as mentioned above, you can contact In the previous year, the fair education, according to David a black male wearing a red shirt, Editor-in-chief the Department at (954) 201- took place only at Central and Moore, Dean of International black shorts and black and red this year South Campus was Education at BC. HELP (4357). Broward College hosted sneakers. He also had a backpack added. For next year, they plan “International and Honors The Davie Police Department a transfer fair aimed at in his possession. on hosting it at Central and North students transfer at a higher rate is involved and the investigation International and Honors The second one occurred on instead for a bigger audience. than any other students,” said is still ongoing. students. For the second year in Tuesday Jan. 17, 2017 at around 8 The fair is sponsored by four Moore. a row, the International Students p.m. The reporting person stated Florida colleges, including BC. Moore also encourages Department and Honors College that they noticed a male walking The same recruiters travel to students to talk to their advisors invited more than 30 colleges behind them and that once they each hosting college, starting at and figure out their best option for and universities from around entered the female restroom, they Miami Dade and culminating at continuing their education. the nation to recruit BC students noticed the subject entering as Hillsborough College in Tampa. planning on transferring. well and trying to pull open the The fair was aimed at Recruiters included Columbia stalls’ door. International and Honors University, Nova Southeastern Another female entered the [email protected] students because they show the [email protected] January 31, 2017 NEWS 4 Online magazine Her Campus launches chapter at North Manicia Reneus Samson introduced the North Bureau Chief club’s team after presenting her PowerPoint. Her Campus kicked off their “I look forward to both giving online magazine with a launch North Campus something of its party on North Campus. own and to giving women a voice On Jan. 24, Her Campus in journalism,” said Ana Cedeno, launched at BC North Campus. who is editor-in-chief of the club Her Campus is an online magazine and majors in journalism. that is catered to college women. Cedeno is excited about However, there is an open policy bonding with the women who are which means that anyone can involved with the club and wants write for the magazine. Students to make an impact for North signed up for the new club at the Campus. event. “It seems like it’s going to be “I love the process of writing fun,” said Daphniea Frederic. and having people read it,” said Frederic is majoring in graphic Chanel Samson, who is the design and wants to do social president of the club. media or writing for the club. Samson is a journalism major. “PR is my thing,” said Alexis She encourages any students who Smith. are experts at something or just Smith is majoring in finance. want to write about something When she heard the music, she to come to the meetings. Samson decided to attend the event and believes that the club is not wants to be apart of something limited to writers. Chanel Samson, president of Her Campus, hosts launch party at North. Manicia Reneus/The Observer that she can grow in with other Foremost, when Samson found young women. out about the opportunity to start refreshments for students who interested in what the magazine as writing, marketing and event For students who are interested an online magazine she told attended the launch party. There is about. planning. in being apart of Her Campus, her friend Nicole Sieuwnarine, were also laptops for students to The magazine has more than The club must publish six meetings will be held on North who was immediately excited check out the online magazine 320 campus chapters nationwide articles per week, post on three Campus in building 46, Room about the club. Considering and polaroid pictures was being and is in nine countries. different social media accounts 144. Sieuwnarine’s enthusiasm about taken by Yasmin Souza, who is in Students who have worked for three days a week in order to stay The online magazine can be the magazine, she joined the team charge of social media. Students the magazine have gone on to an active chapter. found at hercampus.com/school/ as an event planner. who attended the event got to take work with companies like MTV, The magazine has already broward. At the event, Sieuwnarine their polaroid pictures and keep Vogue, and Seventeen Magazine posted articles on the website. decorated the Student Life room them. just to name a few. One of the articles is about the with pink and gold balloons. In In the beginning of the event, Furthermore, students who women’s rally in south Florida the back of the room there were Samson presented a PowerPoint participate in the club can choose and what the next steps are after to tell students who may be from different positions such the protest. [email protected] Broward County judge discusses mental health and social justice
Robert J. Boyd Sports Editor
Social Justice Week is a time to reflect on progressive ideas, that the pursuit of happiness should be available to all no matter what. Whether it’s a physical or especially a mental illness, disease should not preclude someone from being a productive member of society. Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren is a pioneer of social justice, having established the mental health court to assist people in need of help instead of imprisoning them. The Broward College psychology club invited her to speak at South Campus on Jan. 26, her fifth consecutive year she has been invited to address BC students. Judge Wren earnestly and compassionately communicated to her audience the problems with incarcerating individuals with Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren spoke about the overcriminalization of America’s youth during Social Justice Week at South. Rehan Ally/The Observer mental health problems, and the ripple effect that it can have on a social justice and the reform of abyss of terror.” terms, the TJ incentivizes people for over an hour, attempting community. the criminal justice system in her The first mental health court to seek treatment and work to impart on students some of Throwing people with problems speech to the students. was established in an attempt with the court in exchange for the passion and energy she has in jail initiates an arrest cycle, The history of social justice to combat this serious issue, forgiveness of any misdemeanors brought to her judicial position. where they are released without and mental health has always led by Howard Finklestein, of or crimes that landed them in Although much progress has support, leading to recidivism intertwined with the history of “Help Me Howard” fame, who court in the first place. been made in the 20 years since highly likely to bring them right America. For many years, the recommended that Judge Wren It is a voluntary program, in the mental health court was back to jail. mentally ill were shunted off to head up the mental health court. which offenders who genuinely established, there is still a long This can go on for the rest state homes where they would In the 20 years that have passed wish to be better and to seek road ahead to get to a place where of their lives without outside be neglected and treated without since then, 20,000 people have treatment can find the help that nobody will be imprisoned for intervention. Many times people even the most basic human been released from jail as a result they need. mental health issues beyond their with mental illness are completely dignity and respect. of her work in the mental health Community outreach is also control. dehumanized, and pushed to the Eventually, these homes were court. a major part of the program, As Judge Wren said, “Everyone margins of society. shut down, but without a system in One of the central points of the attempting to educate the needs to have a thirst for justice. Yet, as Judge Wren said, place to help the patients. This led presentation was that Therapeutic public on mental health issues If not now, then when?” “People with mental illness are to many problems in communities Jurisprudence, or TJ, was the and destigmatize the seeking more likely to be victims of crimes where these facilities had been preferable option when dealing of treatment for mental health than to perpetrate crime.” Judge located, as Judge Wren described with these mental health related problems. Wren made great effort to connect an “extraordinary descent into an crimes. In the simplest possible Judge Wren spoke eloquently [email protected] LOOKING FOR: Writers Photographers Videographers Designers JOINJOIN US!US! January 31, 2017 BC SPOTLIGHT 6 RN-BSN program plays important role in meeting growing job demand
Broward College Another significant focal point Marketing Department of the program is its emphasis on civic responsibility. Students in A report released by the the program are also required to Institute of Medicine suggests complete 100 hours of community employers will require 80 percent service prior to graduation. of all registered nurses have their More than a typical volunteer Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, students are expected (BSN) by 2020. to use knowledge attained in With hospitals looking to fill their courses to educate the more positions which necessitate public through community-based a BSN, Broward College has projects. prided itself on being an affordable BSN faculty and students and quality local destination to continue to impact our local help healthcare agencies meet community by providing the increase demand for BSN healthcare education and prepared nurses. services to homeless shelters in Broward College established Hollywood and Pompano Beach, its RN-BSN program aimed at senior citizens at a Focal Point professional nurses already in center, school-age children at HOPE Outreach Center in Davie, the field with the opportunity to The nursing department has a state-of-the-art simmulation center with a mannequin family.Yohnel Colina/The Observer complete the bachelor’s degree as well as to the employees and within three semesters or 12 to 16 course within a bachelor’s established skills that afford career advancement and moving students on the three Broward months. curriculum, taught by experts professional nurses the up the job ladder. Supervising College main campuses. Since the inaugural graduating in the field and a Legal Ethics knowledge and abilities to roles within pediatrics, medical- In the past, participants have class in 2011, the program has course taught by a registered provide and promote complex surgical, gynecology, oncology, ventured to Ecuador and other flourished. In 2015, Nursing at nurse attorney. quality health care to diverse hospice or another specialty or destinations as part of study Broward College ranked sixth Students receive combined multicultural populations within department await individuals abroad projects to provide on the Best Value Online College online learning with classroom our global environment. with the degree. healthcare to many who wouldn’t Rankings list put together by instruction, reducing the This is a workforce-driven Earning potential is also receive it otherwise. OnlineU. time spent in the classroom, baccalaureate with graduates able greatly increased with a Take the next step on your The Broward College BSN complimented by lab and clinical to take what they learned in the bachelor’s. Broward College journey as a health professional program was spotlighted as one work. classroom and through practical has been a reliable resource for by visiting www.broward.edu/ of the “few colleges that offers an Classes for the program are experience into wherever they major healthcare providers like academics/programs/bsn/ for online bachelor’s in nursing for taught at the A. Hugh Adams practice in South Florida and Cleveland Clinic, HCA Florida, more information on the RN- just over $4,000 per year.” Central Campus, which is home beyond. Memorial Healthcare System BSN program. Applications for The program is unique in its to the state-of-the-art Health When looking long-term, a and the North Broward Hospital the Fall 2017 semester is April course offerings, which include Sciences Simulation Center. BSN opens the door to a wealth District hospitals to find qualified 30. the only End of Life credited The curriculum builds on of possibilities when looking for nurses. Internship program gives students an edge, helps them succeed Robert J. Boyd world conditions related to their wide variety of tasks the student Communications majors can may end up like intern success Sports Editor ambitions. can expect to perform where they apply to companies like the local story Dayjaah Little, who was Not only do students gain the will gain numerous opportunities Channel Seven News or one of recommended for the FDOT experience and skills they need to learn new skills. the numerous public relations Productivity Award during the The Internship Edge program, in relation to their specific job but Computer science majors companies in South Florida for course of her internship. Any which started in 2013 at BC, has they also gain skills they can take have access to programs which their internship programs. student can make that step, and helped hundreds of students gain with them for future job seeking. can teach them many valuable Any enterprising student taking enterprising students would be internships with innumerable Students learn techniques such as industry skills such as different the time to make their way to the wise to take advantage of the corporate partners. Students are cold calling companies to find out programming languages or Downtown campus will be able opportunity. able to see what it looks like to about job opportunities, as well software architecture conventions. to inquire about the program or For more information, really work in their field and how as how to present themselves Seeing how technology use plays take part in one of the monthly visit www.broward.edu/ they might be able to carve out in dressing, grooming and out in the real world and outside orientation sessions. Students studentresources/internship their own niche in the workforce. mannerisms and how to put their of classrooms prepares students with even a slight interest in Learning job skills and life skills, best foot forward on the path to for transitioning out of the internships may find going to the the Internship Edge program has their workforce. academic environment. Innovation Hub helpful. They helped thousands of students [email protected] The relationship between take the next step towards their students and the companies is careers. beneficial to both parties, as many BC has a long history of companies wish to employ young offering workforce degrees students entering the field in order with internships embedded in to utilize new and innovative the curriculum, through various ideas they may have learned with career paths. The Internship Edge more modern curriculum and program was designed to allow thinking. Director of Workforce students pursuing any kind of Development Shermone Mitchell degree to find internships related said of the relationship that to their interests and course of companies try hard at “making study. you a part of the team, and not ‘oh Monthly internship orientations this is just a flunky intern.” are held to give information Over the course of the semester, of the Edge process, and give students will complete at least resources on where to find them. 144 hours of work as part of Websites like CCN, LinkedIn their curriculum. Internships will and Internships.com give count towards three credit hours, students many resources to find and some internships are paid internships. positions. The program gives students Students wishing to take part the tools they need to be in this program need to have successful, and allows them to the initiative and determination make meaningful choices that to follow through on projects give them agency over their and tasks. The internships will career choice. Matching students frequently be real, paying jobs with corporate partners can in the field and much will be give them invaluable real-world expected of them. Students experience, with students being can access job listings through treated like team members and a centralized database where given real responsibility to test partners post any available their ability to perform in real- internship positions. There are a January 31, 2017 SPORTS 7 Women’s basketball team victorious, wins 10 games in a row
Robert J. Boyd Sports Editor
The Broward College Seahawks women’s basketball team got off to a good start against their Southern Conference opponents, defeating the ASA College Silver Storm 57-27. Although ASA showed signs of life throughout the game, the Seahawks were dominant and defeated their opponents decisively. Broward has now won 10 games in a row, making their record 13-1 after defeating their first Southern conference opponent. ASA scored the first basket of the game, but the Seahawks quickly answered back and controlled play for most of the game thereafter. Great plays like a timely cross- court pass by the Seahawks’ Claire Bady assured that Broward BC’s women’s basketball faced off against ASA College rivals defeating them 57-27. Photo credit: Broward College dominated play in the neutral zone. Accurate shooting and a Eventually, ASA began off. Despite sinking two free throws in a Seahawks’ hands. Coupling willingness to attack rebounds attempting to answer back but by The frustration of the opposition in the final minutes, Broward was this with their deft cross-court ensured that most of the then the Seahawks had more or was palpable in the final moments able to easily overcome their push passes and you have a recipe for Seahawks’ shot attempts made less put them away. of the game. ASA ran twice as and gain the victory. victory. their mark. The Seahawks spirits seemed many fouls in the second half as The team was all smiles as The Seahawks will visit ASA Despite some defensive lapses to grow as the game went on. The they did in the first, for a total of they filed out of the court, having College for a rematch on Feb. 4, on Broward’s part, allowing chants of “de-fense!” from their six. opened their Southern Conference and then play two home games players like ASA’s Tatyana Bell courtside seats were compounded ASA’s frustration caused them games on the right foot. less than a week from each other. to get breakaways, they still held by the end of the game by the to give up baskets to a Broward Strong offensive play and The first versus Florida their opponents at bay in the first small but very enthusiastic crowd, team which was more than control of the neutral zone won Southwestern State College half, leading 29-13. who cheered their Seahawks on. willing and able to take advantage the game for the Seahawks, with at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 and the Coach MJ Baker stressed ASA’s head coach Joseph of it. The Seahawks ran far fewer ASA contributing to their own second versus Eastern Florida defense to her team at the halftime, Medina seemed to vocalize fouls, not giving ASA any more defeat with unforced neutral State College at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. and they came out stronger in the the collective id of his team, room to breathe than they had to. zone errors and an inability to 14. Home games take place at the second half, holding ASA to only bellowing instructions and ASA attempted to rally in the complete their shots consistently. Central Campus gym. two baskets as they ran up the wisdom at his team in frustration waning minutes of the second Frequently, rebounds from an scoreboard. as they attempted to hold Broward half, but it was to no avail. ASA player’s shot would end up [email protected] Broward College Athletics updates: Softball team gets new coach
Robert J. Boyd Sports Editor
Broward College Seahawks athletics have several sporting seasons starting up in the summer for both women and men. Among the different teams with seasons starting in the summer are the women’s tennis and softball team, as well as men’s baseball. Basketball is also already underway, and summer is a great time to take friends out to see your Broward College Seahawks in action. Schedules for all teams can be found on the Broward College website. The women’s tennis first game is on Feb. 2 at ASA college in Hialeah. The roster for the 2016- 2017 squad has not yet been announced, but students will BC’s sports such as Basketball, Baseball and Softball are getting warmed up for the summer season 2017 Photo credit: Broward College be able to see their Seahawks Clearwater against ASA College. 5) and then their season finale like a force to be reckoned with. teams are open to any student who at home when they play against The first home game will be against Eastern Florida State Their final home game will take is willing and able to participate. Hillsborough Community on Feb. 15 against St. Thomas College (April 12). place on April 25 against Miami Any student athletes who are College on Feb. 10. University. This season will be Men’s baseball began on Jan. Dade College, followed by their interested in being a part of one Last year, Anastasiia Head Coach Jeff Roberts first 28 against Polk State College, regular season finisher at Miami of these teams can fill out a form Goncharova was a National with Broward College. and the team will have its first Dade College. for prospective athletes on the Junior College Athletics Seahawks’ Catcher Marjorie home game on Feb. 1, with a Men’s basketball is also well Broward College website. Association (NJCAA) Academic Conner was another student Junior Varsity game against St. underway, playing against Palm Those wishing to tryout for All-American. The tennis selected as an NJCAA Academic Thomas University. Beach State College on Feb. 1. specific teams must also complete team’s final home game will All-American last year. Seahawks Former Seahawk baseball Their next home game will be several pre-participation forms. be on April 7 against Eastern women’s softball has its final player JC Millan has signed against ASA College on Feb. 4 These forms and links to Florida State College, following home game on March 29 against with the Miami Marlins as a free whom they also play April 22 in information about coaching the Florida College System’s Indian River State College. agent, and is currently assigned to their regular season finale. and the athletics program can Activity Association (FCSAA) Following that, they will play playing in the Gulf Coast League. Postseason play will occur as a be found on Broward College’s Tournament. three games on the road against With many other nationally part of the Southern Conference website. Women’s softball will play Miami Dade College (April 1), recognized student athletes, the Tournament from Feb 25-27. its season opener on Jan. 28 in Palm Beach State College (April Seahawks baseball team looks Broward College Athletics [email protected] South Campus soars with new Building
President David Armstrong Jr., South Campus President Rolando Garcia and Dean of Transportation Program Russell McCaffery.
BC inaugurated a new building for the Aviation Institute. Construction started in early 2016 to open for the Spring 2017 semester. The new building is located inside the North Perry Airport and it’s destined for classes for the Aviation Maintenance program.
Entrance for the new aviation maintenance building at North Perry Airport.
Article, Design by Sara Varela Photos by Broward College January 31, 2017 ENTERTAINMENT 10 Netflix’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events” kicks off 2017 Ana Cedeno Lemony Snicket is also theme that was present both in Staff Writer portrayed in a superb manner, the book and the first movie, and albeit for once we are privy to his longterm fans might be a bit put face. If you’ve read the books you off by that. I know I was. Dear reader, if you’re looking understand just why that feels Overall however, the series for a feel-good review I urge you kind of weird. stands as one of Netflix’s highest to put the newspaper down right Perhaps the best part about the achievements and keeps within now. What awaits you in this series, however, is how true to the itself the very important message review is nothing but the utmost book it stays. than reading and knowledge are unpleasantness, and includes It’s been long since said that the best way to combat ignorance opinions on casting, words like book series would better be and the evils of the world. despair, ominous and CGI. adapted for tv series rather than According to Symphony, over I urge you to stop reading this movies, in which books are often 3.755 million viewers were review and instead pick an article butchered for the sake of time and watching the series upon its in which the content is much more mainstream biases. release. upbeat, perhaps the story about a This certainly holds true with Rotten Tomatoes gave it an nazi being punched in the face, Lemony Snicket. With every book approval rating of 93 percent and or the arts and sciences uniting spaced out into two episodes, said the series was “Enjoyably against alternative fascism would more details and clues from the dark, A Series of Unfortunate be more your taste. books are left intact. Events matches the source If you do, however, wish to This helps its series maintain material’s narrative as well as embark with me in this appraisal its original genre of gothic and its tone, leaving viewers with a of A Series Of Unfortunate absurdist fiction, as well as allows wonderfully weird, dry, gothic Events, be advised that as the fans of the series the same thrills comedy.” title says, the world we’re about and suspense that the books gave The series has also been to enter will be less than pleasant. them as kids. praised as a better adaptation than Any reader worth their The cast is also diverse, with the movie of the same name. salt in middle school knew aunt Josephine being portrayed The series has not been cleared about Lemony Snicket and by African American actress for a second season yet but will therefore recognize the Alfre Woodard, and Mr. Poe Netflix has announced that should throwback. Snicket’s best known being portrayed by Kenneth Todd it happen, it will be covered in 10 books, A Series of Unfortunate Critics have praised Netflix’s adaptation over the movie previously released. Freeman. episodes. Events was recently made into a Photo credit: www.whats-on-netflix.com Both actors deliver the roles The second season would TV series. incredibly and are a fresh reprieve be starting off with the book The series was announced last Patrick Harris brings an inherent however, rather than detract from from the lack of diversity in the The Austere Academy and, year and since then fans have Barneyism to the character. characterization, this instead movie and Hollywood in general. supposedly, keep its format of waited with bated breath for what For the uninformed, Barney adds to it. It certainly helps that Despite staying constantly two episodes per book, ending may be one of the few Fortunate Stintson is one of Harris’ best Barney’s character isn’t all that true to the book, the series still with The Carnivorous Carnival. Events to grace 2017. known characters from the tv different from Olaf, at least on manages to surprise us, with one In regards to casting, there is series How I Met Your Mother. the surface. of the very first subplots having very little left to be desired. Malina Looking at Harris’ rendition They both share the same connections with the infamous Weissman and Louis Hyne do an of Count Olaf, mannerisms wit and a rather big superiority and famous V.F.D. incredible job of bringing Violet from Barney weaved into complex. Olaf’s troupe also While there are some and Klaus Baudelaire to life and Olaf’s characterizations will be deserves honorable mention for drawbacks, including the goofy while Jim Carrey set the bar recognizable by HIMYM fans. being portrayed both accurately humor, and the overuse of cgi, pretty high for count Olaf, Neil In my humble opinion and magnificently. the scenery strays from the gothic [email protected] “SPQR” Mary Beard Writes The Book on Ancient Rome Robert J. Boyd reader the perspective from both movements in what is today Sports Editor the top and the bottom of Roman modern Israel. society. It also tells many personal SPQR is a book about the history One of my favorite details in stories, from the life and letters of Ancient Rome, a civilization the book are the various grave of the great orator Marcus Tullius that laid the bedrock of western inscriptions that Beard imparts to Cicero to the transformation of culture. Written by Mary Beard, us, informing us of the deceased’s Octavian, the nephew of Julius a noted scholar of Roman history, occupation or family and giving Caesar adopted in his will, the best-selling book captures a snapshot into their sometimes following his journey to become the spirit of the Ancient Roman brief lives. Augustus the Emperor of Rome, world with a sweeping portrait From there, we move on to a son of God and the master of the depicting everyday and pivotal other momentous occasions known world. scenes of Imperial and family life in Roman history such as the It is a bloody one, filled with in Ancient Rome. Gracchi brothers attempting to betrayals, family woes and more Looking at the sometimes initiate land reforms and the untimely deaths than any episode mythical histories and stories formation of the first Triumvirate. of Game of Thrones. that the Romans told about Moving from the Republican SPQR is one of my new favorite themselves, we see the world period into an Empire with history books. It’s a great primer through their perspective and Emperors, we can see how for students of history and anyone ours alike. the Roman polity went from interested in learning the roots of For a book of around 550 following their traditional western civilization. pages, SPQR captures the breadth ways against monarchy and the Not only that, but it provides and scope of the Roman world concentration of power to desiring unique historical perspective using language any reader can nothing more than dictatorship from all angles of the Roman comprehend. with the fabric of democracy civilization, from the lowliest The world of Rome is a dark, draped around it. commoner to the highest empire. uncertain place as Beard opens Beard also spends a lot of time Overall the book is recommended the book with one one of the most near the end of the book showing to anyone who likes good infamous moments in Roman us Roman life outside of the city historical reads. history, the Catiline conspiracy. walls. Those who find themselves Lucius Sergius Catalina, known We can see migrations of people enjoying Beard’s work and to scholars as Catiline, attempted crisscrossing the Mediterranean wishing to find copies for to overthrow the government of world, from Syrian citizens themselves may check it out of Rome after several failed bids for settling in Roman Britain to the the BC library system. Several of legitimate power. diaries of legionaries manning Beard’s works, including SPQR Caught by famed orator Marcus SPQR is a New York Times bestseller book as well as an award-winning piece Hadrian’s wall. are available for checkout. Tullius Cicero, who famously released in 2015. Photo credit: bookcritics.org It shows us how different locals castigated him in the Roman reacted to Roman occupation, Senate and later summarily Starting with this gruesome the political movements leading whether it be the Greeks and executed several of the conspiring breakdown of law and order, up to the formation of imperium their total cultural melding to the ringleaders. Beard goes on to cover many of and takes great effort to show the numerous Jewish Anti-Roman [email protected] January 31, 2017 ENTERTAINMENT 11 TV show gives us a glimpse into the future after climate change
Sara Varela concept of the show, Earth and within corporations. It takes us Editor-in-chief life after the topping point of into a world where there isn’t climate change. really right or wrong but just the Incorporated’s setup, a global survival of the fittest or, may I SyFy’s newest drama warming-ravaged world run say, the ruthless. Only those who Incorporated premiered in by corporations, invites us to won’t stop at anything get to live November 2016 with ratings of critically think of how far we are a “nice” life. half a million viewers. The first from reaching that point. In the Incorporated offers the viewers season, which consisted of 10 show, we learn that Miami, well drama, thrill, cool gadgets and a episodes and ended its run last basically all of Central and South quite not so out-of-reach vision of week, kept its audience until the Florida, falls into the bottom of what the future may look like. very end. the Ocean due to sea-level rise. While critics’ reviews have The show is produced by Matt We also hear the term been mixed and the show has Damon and Ben Affleck and was “climate refugee,” which applies a 75 percent Rotten Tomatoes created by brothers David and to basically the majority of review rate, fans in social media Alex Pastor. Americans. Additionally, we platforms such as Twitter have Incorporated shows what get to see a world where water, expressed their enthusiasm and life is like in 2074, in a world a steak and even bacon, which support for the show. where corporations have taken costs $600 a piece, are considered Critics have also praised the power due to the chaos caused a luxury. performances. While many are by climate change that ended in The Pastor brothers’ vision just meeting Sean Teale, who the total collapse of governments of our near future is quite scary. embodies Ben Larson, names around the world. There’s talk of wars over oil such as Julia Ormond as Elizabeth The world’s population is and water, hundreds of millions Kraus and Dennis Haysbert as clearly divided between the haves climate refugees and the falling Julian are already known to the and have-nots, which translates of governments and anarchy in public. to “green zone” and “red zone” many places of the world. Completing the cast are Allison inhabitants. Moreover, there’s the fact Miller as Laura and Eddie Ramos The show focuses on Ben that humanity is more divided as Theo. Larson, also known as Aaron, a than ever. There’s a literal wall However, it’s still unclear red zone outsider who assumes between the have and have-nots whether the show will be back for a green zone identity in order to as well as constant abuse towards a season 2. The SyFy Network save his true love. those with nothing. There’s has yet to announce any renewal Larson infiltrates Spiga, a Sean Teale stars as Ben Larson/Aaron in SyFy’s newest drama Incorporated. almost no empathy left and those or cancellation plans. corporation that genetically Photo credit: impawards.com with power will do anything to However, if we are to assume modifies food and runs most keep it. anything from the season finale of the US food fields, and tries that his wife Laura, who is also While the main point to follow Incorporated ultimately then we will probably see more of to escalate positions within the the daughter of Elizabeth Krauss, in the show is Ben’s efforts takes us into a dark world of Ben Larson soon enough. company to assure a ticket to the Spiga’s CEO and Ben’s boss, and to save Elena without anyone corruption, lies, deception and gentlemen’s club where Elena, his coworkers do not find out his discovering him, personally, what moral dilemmas that can be his love, works. true identity. got me hooked was the overall considered characteristic of life Meanwhile, he must make sure [email protected] January 31, 2017 FEATURES 12 The Observer will hold 11th Annual Journalism Boot Camp Rehan Ally what the guest speakers had Photography Editor to say helped me have a better understanding of what their job In the midst of rope courses, really entails,” she said. rock climbing, and water sports, “I networked and made it is most fitting to host a boot connections with people who camp at Tigertail, especially one worked in fields that interest revolving around academics at me. I had the chance to shadow BC. a journalist from the Sun On Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, The Sentinel who came to a boot Observer will be hosting its 11th camp once. I know that a student annual Journalism Boot Camp at from a previous year earned an the Tigertail Lake Recreational internship with someone who Center in Dania Beach. came and spoke once, too. Since The event is free of charge and the experience is so personal open to all BC students. Students as the speakers are talking to us from other schools including individually and then as a group, Palm Beach State College and networking is almost a given,” Nova Southeastern University The features writing panel from the 10th Annual boot camp, from left to right, Carlos Frias from the Palm Beach Post, said Riccitelli. will also be attending the event. Marian Liu from Southflorida.com, Gretchen Day Bryant from the Sun-Sentinel, Talia J. Medina from Southflorida.com, and Students interested in any area The Journalism Boot Camp Melvin Felix from Univsion Noticias. Broward College of journalism are able to benefit starts at 9 a.m.. and will end at greatly from this event. Those there are panels with guest from NBC 6, and public relations my articles critiqued each year 3 p.m. The day will consist of who attend have the opportunity speakers from different areas of representative, Lauren Fyke from helped me improve not only as a workshops about various aspects to hear from professionals in the industry. JM Family Enterprises, will also writer but eventually as an editor. of journalism such as writing, the field, while networking with “I always try to mix up the be guest speakers at the event. This was a huge experience that public relations, digital media, them and potentially making sessions and have different topics “I think having multiple I will forever be grateful for,” and more. Attendees will also life changing, career-related and different speakers. A few sessions on different media Riccitelli said. receive complementary breakfast connections. years ago, I began to add PR, topics all in one place is a great Networking is one of the main and lunch. The Observer is looking radio and TV in addition to the opportunity for students to learn perks of this event, according to The Observer’s advisor, forward to seeing Seahawks print sessions,” Shapiro said. from the best and have fun while Riccitelli. Jennifer Shapiro, has been attend this year’s Journalism Presenters from the Sun- doing it,” said Shapiro. “My favorite part about organizing the event since its Boot Camp. Sentinel attending the event will Former BC student and Editor- the event was getting the start. The Observer also hosts a series include Brittany Wallman, Tonya in-chief, Bella Riccitelli, attended opportunity to network and meet “I first started the boot camp of workshops throughout the Alanez, Selima Hussain, Barbara last year’s Journalism Boot Camp different people from different after I attended a national semester relating to journalism. Corbellini Duarte, Gretchen Day- and found it to be a worthwhile communication careers. Listening journalism conference and there For more information on the Bryant, Talia J. Medina, Ben experience. to what an average day is like for was a workshop on starting a Journalism Boot Camp and the Crandell and Mike Mayo. They “Attending the boot camp someone who works in Public boot camp for journalism, which Observer’s workshop series,, will discuss print journalism, benefited me greatly. While I Relations and then from someone I attended. I thought it was a great contact Shapiro at jshapiro@ features and multimedia am not majoring in journalism, who works in Broadcast Radio idea and have been doing it ever broward.edu journalism. I know now what it is like to be is an eye opening experience. since for 11 years,” said Shapiro. Political reporter, Steve Litz a journalist. Additionally, having Having the chance to hear In addition to the workshops, [email protected] New online tutoring program starts at BC, offers live sessions so many are taking classes and a more in-depth critique on the the same paper. areas. Robert J. Boyd Brainfuse can be used in Sports Editor working that they simply can’t content of your paper, showing Brainfuse is a great program make the time to sit down and you what professors will be for students looking to get one- conjunction with any one of those crack open their books, at least looking for and how to correct on-one tutoring help for a variety services, whether it be by direct Brainfuse is a tutoring and not as often as they’d like to. common and uncommon errors of subjects. More information tutoring during crunch time or learning program available for Not only can Brainfuse be alike. about the program can be found sending an essay for critique students in need of assistance. accessed at all hours of the Aiming for a 12- to 24-hour in your campus’ ASC, which is after it’s been workshopped in the Accessible from any computer day, the service can also be turnaround time, a student who also the home of many helpful writing lab. capable of connecting to reached through a downloadable uses time wisely may even be technologies and resources like Desire2Learn(D2L) the program application for your mobile able to get multiple critiques on writing labs and private study [email protected] allows for students in need of device. assistance to get capable help With it, you can use your from knowledgeable tutors. smartphone to access Brainfuse Available as a real-time service and study from anywhere you available anywhere and anytime happen to be. Waiting for an to all BC students, it can also be appointment at the doctor or used for getting papers and essays DMV, students may decide to critiqued with turnaround time make the most of their time. falling within a day. Professional tutors are standing The user interface of Brainfuse by around the clock to assist could not be simpler to use. with a range of subjects, such Students navigate to the program as Statistics class to English or either using the myBC quick link Biology and many others. resource, a D2L resource link, or Once you have completed a directly through the BrainFuse. session with a tutor, a complete com website. record of your conversation will If you still struggle with it be saved on the website. even after these instructions, You can review the logs of the you can ask an instructor in the conversation at any time, to help Academic Success Center (ASC) with studying and reviewing any for assistance. information that may have come Connecting students with up during the session. live tutoring help for many This is a great boon to those subjects, including Math, students who have difficulty Science and English, Brainfuse taking notations effectively, since allows students with jam-packed it saves all of the information for schedules to study on their own you to reference at any time. time. Papers can also be submitted Although BC and the Academic to Brainfuse, with a guaranteed Success Center offer numerous (check this) 24-hour turnaround resources and workshops, some time. students are working full-time Papers of all kinds can be as well as taking numerous submitted to this service, which classes. Professional tutoring is provides both spelling and not available for all students and grammar corrections as well as January 31, 2017 FEATURES 13 Spoken word event Words United hosted at South Campus
Manicia Reneus by keeping him out of jail. are funny. North Bureau Chief “While he is fighting his For example, a classmate asked lawyer fees, I’ll be writing my Yamazawa what is he. When he Words United came to BC poetry,” said Williams citing his said that he was Japanese. she South Campus for poetry night poem. said “Ohh, I thought you were and made the audience laugh and Williams is a 20-year-old Asian.” The audience laughed cry with their heart felt and funny poet who the mayor of Sunrise after he cited that line. lines. declared May 19 Zoharian “I was always a huge fan of Words United is a poetry event Williams Day in his honor. rap,” said Yamazawa. that occurred at 8 p.m. on Jan 21. Afterwards, Asia Samson Yamazawa has always loved About 100 people attended the delivered a poem called 90’s love. rap, however in high school, he event. The crowd was a mixture “I want to love you like a new started to get more involved in of older adults and college pair of Fila and K Swiss,” said spoken word. students. The poets that headlined Samson citing lines from his He has toured 150 colleges and the show were Asia Samson, poems. was nominated for Best New Hip Calvin Madeson, Sierra Demulda The audience screamed as Hop Artist by the 2016 Carolina Samson mentioned things that Music Awards. Outside of poetry, and G Yamazawa. Lizz Straight hosts Words United at South. Manicia Reneus/The Observer Foremost, the host, Lizz they remembered from the 90s. Yamazawa has an album coming “I loved the feeling of not being out in May. Straight, introduced the audience Before Madeson started his called Remember. Demulder’s confined by a beat and cadence,” “It’s really crazy to hear to all of the poets and even did poem, he set the scene of the grandfather was a writer and said Calvin Madeson. someone say something that a poem of her own about being theatre like a classroom by gave her his autobiography as Moreover, Madeson started you didn’t even know you were a vegetarian. In the poem, she saying good morning class to the a Christmas gift. Demulder off rapping but loves that spoken feeling and would never know discussed the information she audience and telling them that used the autobiography to help word doesn’t limit the way he how to express, said Emily discovered about the harmful they were going to have a fire her grandfather to remember delivers his poems. Murphy, who attended the show chemicals in some food and drill. In his poem he talks about things that he forgot after being Madeson made the transition to with her friend. medicine. individuals taking responsibility diagnosed with dementia. spoken word from rap after going Murphy and her friend are For instance, she mentioned for their own actions. “This is your wife Barbara,” to different poetry events and college students from Tampa how prescription pills come with “You have to own your said Demulder as she spoke the learning new things. who decided to make the drive to side effects that people may have experience,” said Sierra first line of her poem. “It is no one’s responsibility to South Florida to attend the event. not expected. Demulder. In conclusion, the last poet make sure you pass this class,” They both enjoyed the show and Additionally, at the poetry Demulder is a published of the night was G Yamazawa. said Madeson “It doesn’t matter loved Sierra Demulder. night there were local poets who author, has over 2 million views Yamazawa presented a poem if a teacher doesn’t like you.” For anyone interested in opened up the show. The first on YouTube and was featured on called10 Things you Should One of the poems that Madeson attending a spoken word opener was Zoharian Williams, the Huffington Post. Know about Being an Asian from preformed is called The Fire event, there will be another who is from Sunrise. Demulder did a poem called the South. In Yamazawa’s poem, Drill. The poem The Fire Drill event called The Spoken Word Williams did a poem that he felt The Unrequited Love. This he jokes about the stereotypes that was inspired by the children that Exchange on Feb. 10 in Miami. like the audience could relate to, poem was about her being people make about Asians. On Madeson worked with. For more information visit which was about working a 9 to in love with someone that is number 7, Yamazawa mentioned Madeson has been involved thespokenwordexchange.com. 5 job. Also, Williams did a poem in love with someone else. that Asian shouldn’t be mad at the with youth for 12 years and is also called Changes that discussed Demulder also spoke about innocent ignorant comments that the CEO of iCHOOSE greatness. how poetry transformed his life her grandfather in a poem people say because some of them [email protected] Tips on surviving Trump’s presidency, new executive orders
Ana Cedeno your school and your job. org, a website that offers you the Staff Writer Certain universities and location of low cost women’s colleges offer resources for clinics near your zip code. mental and physical care, and Make sure you call ahead of With the new president elect even give you recommendations time and get information on what taking office, Planned Parenthood for taking care of yourself on a the clinic offers and how it will and the women it services has budget. work with your insurance, or lack been left vulnerable. Flag state colleges may offer thereof. With Trump’s plans for the clinical help, while the lesser future looking bleak, he’s already colleges may have only certain Immigration/International looking at taking healthcare away resources. Regardless of where Students by dismantling the Affordable you attend, your school may be Trump’s anti-immigration Health Care Act, (ACA) with no able to help. stances were part of the most back up plan. Certain state jobs may also concerning things about him. His stance on women and offer benefits that can help. While Within a day of his election, hate immigrants wasn’t any more the amount of coverage jobs offer crimes were found committed comforting. While the president can vary, talking to your superiors even in the sanctity of blue has fumbled and flopped on many Trump spent his first days signing executive orders. Photo credit: Slate.com or searching for the jobs that give districts. of the promises he made his you the coverage you need may In an article by CNBC, conference, Trump’s rhetoric on to those who face disabilities and followers, a recent article from prove fruitful for surviving the international students expressed anti-immigration only grew. who will be hurt and forgotten by abc.go.com presented us with presidency. their uneasiness about coming to By saying people were killed by the president. The message was what to expect from the first days study in the US. Trump’s thoughts “people who shouldn’t be here” simple, “I see you, I hear you, I of Trump’s presidency. Women about the dreamer act and his he demonized not only illegal love you.” There are lists of resources, Trump’s commentary on ‘America first’ could spell trouble immigrants but immigrants in For someone who struggles put together by thoughtful women was almost as sickeningly for those who come to study in general. with mental disabilities on a daily compatriots, which may help the abysmal as his mocking of the places like Broward College for a The best international and basis and relies on Obamacare to people who are the most affected disabled. better future. minority students can do is get medicine and care, they meant by the presidency. Trump’s administration will “Based on the nationalist and stay informed and on top of a lot. waste no time in defunding protectionists ideas, Donald things. International students are The best thing we can really do Healthcare Planned Parenthood, blatantly Trump will restrict more and encouraged to make sure their under Trump’s presidency is look In regards to healthcare, ignoring the fact that the clinic more opportunities for foreigners paperwork is in order and stay after one another. Keep in mind Trump’s stance, leaves much to provides low-income women to excel in the US. Therefore, on top of new developments. the friends who are vulnerable to be desired. Taking out the ACA with health care such as pap students will face much stricter Minority students of different his rhetoric, donate to the ACLU will mean college students will or Planned Parenthood, start a smears and breast examinations, rules to acquire F-1 Visa to begin ethnicities should also take no longer be protected by their Crowdrise if that’s more your which are key in early prevention studying in the U.S. and will caution and make sure they carry parent’s health care until they style. of cancer. likely face harder situations after identification. Remember that turn 26. Listen to the fears and discon- This, compounded with the their education,” said one of the hate doesn’t check for paper. This can leave a large part of tent of your neighbors and com- promise to repeal the ACA, students the article interviewed. the college student population patriots and watch each other’s’ has left low-income women One of the things Trump said Look after each other vulnerable, particularly those backs. For the next four years, particularly vulnerable. he wanted to do while he was In the aftermath of the country with a pre-existing condition that’s all we really have Another way to counter this on the race was eliminate the J-1 turning red, someone I consider and both mental and physical includes trying to find women’s exchange visa program which a mentor made a shout out post. disabilities. clinics in your area. A good foreign students can use to work He had cerebral palsy and wanted Good ways to survive the loss way to do this is Healthcare. in the U.S. In his new press to give words of encouragement of health care include talking to [email protected] January 31, 2017 OPINION 14 The Environment under Trump’s Administration
Sara Varela Editor-in-chief
Climate change is the most critical issue of our time. As somebody who strongly believes that we are already behind in the actions that should be taken to Sara Varela contra rest global warming, the Editor-in-chief fact that the current president believes it’s a hoax altogether The Earth has a limited amount worries me to death. of natural resources. We might Ever since the beginning of believe these resources are his campaign, it was clear Trump endless but sadly they are not. And is a climate change denier. His currently, we are experiencing a now infamous 2012 tweet that Scott Pruitt has sued the EPA several times and is Trump’s nominee to head the EPA. Photo credit: www.digg.com severe global resource depletion. reads “The concept of global First, let’s clarify there are warming was created by and for precedent for an even bigger dangerous Trump’s presidency even just by volunteering your two types of natural resources: the Chinese in order to make U.S. event of eradication of climate is to the progress made over time to their causes is a whole renewable and non-renewable. manufacturing non-competitive” change data collected by the US the past eight years regarding lot of help. Organizations like Renewable natural resources are made headlines early in the government. environmentally friendly policies the American Bird Conservancy, those whose replenishment rate campaign. It has continued Scientists around the country and acts. American Forests, The Climate is faster than its usage rate. On being an issue for millions of are so worried they have taken But it isn’t just about Trump. Reality Project, Earth First!, the other hand, non-renewable people who understand science action into their own hands. More Sadly, Trump isn’t the only World Wildlife Fund, among resources are those with an and for environmental activists than 50 scientists are dedicated public official who denies climate many others will need your help insufficient replenishment rate in everywhere. to store data collected by several change. Actually, it’s kind of a to stand up for the environment. relation to its consumption rate. As if previous comments government agencies such as Republican tradition. It’s not a Second, become an active Examples of renewable denying the mere existence of NASA, EPA, NOAA and more. generalization but we must all citizen. Be involved, be informed, resources include water, wind, the issue weren’t enough of a While wiping out traces of admit that the vast majority of read the news, be aware of what’s solar energy and timber. These red flag, the moment Trump took climate change on the White deniers are Republican. happening around you. Don’t let resources are popular because the oath as President, the White House website may not sound What’s even worse, Trump’s the government act without you they can be sources of energy that House completely erased climate that alarming to some, reviving appointing the nemesis of the exercising your right to protest. are not only available anytime, change from their website. All the Dakota pipeline certainly is environment as head of the Go out and peacefully protest anywhere but also because they articles related to the issue were alarming to all. Environmental Protection Agency the actions such as the revival of are considered clean. Their wiped off. About 94 hours into his (EPA). Scott Pruitt, who has the Dakota pipeline. Remember, use won’t negatively affect the Almost immediately people presidency, President Trump served as Oklahoma’s attorney Trump is not a king, he was environment. took to social media to spread signed on Tuesday a series general, sued the EPA several elected and he should represent Examples of non-renewable screenshots proving the purge of executive memorandums times in the past. Pruitt is also a the interest of the citizens of this resources are all the fossil fuels and raise awareness. Many took to reverse Obama’s previous key ally of Exxon Mobil and the great nation. such as coal, natural gas and oil. the action as a sneak peek into objection. These memorandums fossil fuel industry in general. And third, use your words The stock supply of these natural what environmental policies and will revive the Dakota pipeline If Pruitt does get approved as wisely. Words have a power resources is declining rapidly due actions will look like during his project, a huge environmental head of the EPA, the future of beyond our understanding. Don’t to the ever-increasing demand presidency. Some didn’t take it as threat. the environment will look dark. say that you ‘believe’ in climate for them. Not only are their seriously as they should probably For the thousands of people However, it’s up to all of us to change, say that you are aware supplies dwindling dramatically, have. who protested for months, this is make sure that the administration that there is scientific evidence but they are also considered Personally, I believe the fact a hard blow. However, now it’s of the next four years will not set that manmade climate change is ‘dirty,’ meaning they affect our that one of the first actions as time to pick up again, go out and us back decades. real. environment negativey. president was to obliterate any force the definite rejection of the There are three ways to Always remember that climate Resource depletion has trace online of climate change is project. make sure that we protect our change isn’t an opinion, it’s a consequences to both the extremely dangerous and, to be If these brief actions are any environment during the following fact. There are no believers and environment and human life. The honest, sociopathic. indication, Trump’s promises on years. non-believers. There are simply depletion of fossil fuels such as According to a New York the campaign trail about leaving First, let’s make sure we support those who understand science and coal and oil will contribute to Times article, many scientists the Paris climate deal seem very the non-profit organizations that those who deny it. deforestation, soil erosion and took the action very seriously. real and imminent. To be honest, work to preserve our environment. increased pollution, which will They believe this may be a it’s terrifying to think about how If you can donate that’s great, but then result into bigger, more [email protected] catastrophic environmental disasters such as super storms and flooding. Even though water is a renewable resource, it is EDITOR-IN-CHIEF depleting due to a significant COORDINATOR OF ASSISTANT TO decrease in its quality because of STUDENT COORDINATOR OF Sara Varela pollution. Also, it’s no secret that PUBLICATIONS STUDENT PUBLICATIONS fresh water, the water optimal for MANAGING EDITOR human consumption, constitutes Jennifer Shapiro Chris Cutro Jennifer Beardslee Radi only 2.5 percent of the total water supply in the world and about 70 percent of that 2.5 is frozen. COPY MULTIMEDIA PHOTOGRAPHY SPORTS Luckily, there are solutions to EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR the problem at hand. There are Emily Mirabelli Weing Sue Leung Tse Rehan Ally Robert Boyd ways we can all help. First, to avoid the depletion NORTH SOUTH of fossil fuels we must work in CENTRAL transitioning as fast as possible BUREAU CHIEF BUREAU CHIEF BUREAU CHIEF toward clean energy. This will Manicia Reneus NOW HIRING Yitzchak Rosenberg guarantee a decrease in the demand for oil, coal and natural STAFF WRITERS STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS gas. Second, we must become better Ana Cedeno, Hector Correa, Jose Norono, Yohnel Colina, Collin McCoy, Kenneth Medlock recyclers. 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Opinions expressed in this publication are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect those of BC students, staff, faculty and administration. [email protected] January 31, 2017 OPINION 15 Trump officially named 45th President, reassures promises made
Emily Mirabelli Copy Editor
Friday, Jan. 20 of 2017, was a momentous day in American history. We gathered around in our homes, offices and in Washington, D.C. to watch president-elect Donald J. Trump, officially take office. Trump is now the 45th President of the United States of America and it is time for our great country to reap the benefits of his promised change. Within the first minute of his speech, Trump reaffirmed the switch of powers. From government to citizens and it was a wonderful thing to hear. “We are transferring power from Washington, D.C. and Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the U.S in front of his wife and children on Jan. 20. Photo credit: Time.com giving it back to you, the people.” For eight years now, the middle middle class has been ripped from greatly on patriotism and revved outsourced leaving a wake of it needs to be. class has been swept under the their homes and then redistributed the engines in the hearts of many. poverty across the nation and also The next four years will be rug and the attention has been all across the world.” “It’s time to remember that old creating quality loss. about a new kind of change, a given solely to the upper and Trump’s passion for defending wisdom our soldiers will never For so many who need the solid and hopeful change. It is lower classes. our borders is something that forget, that whether we are black jobs, bringing them back will time to recreate a nation worth Taxes have been raised and resonates with many Americans, or brown or white, we all bleed be crucial. “We will follow two fighting for. reconfigured causing many from veterans to proud citizens. the same red blood of patriots.” simple rules; buy American and “Together, we will make middle class Americans to fork Our military has shrunk in size A final and key point brought hire American.” America strong again. We will over money they do not have. and our men and women who up, was the hope of Americanizing In conclusion, I look forward make America wealthy again. We Ironically, the middle class constantly put their lives on the all we do, bringing decisions back to the future, to the unity of all will make America proud again. citizens are the ones who often line for us to remain free, have to the American people. people and changes to come. We will make America safe again. work the hardest for their money been severely put to the wayside. From trade, to immigration, Many people are upset with the And yes, together we will make and deserve to keep more of it More needs to be done for them the decisions will be made for us, new president and that is fine. America great again.” than they currently do. and I believe that under Trump’s and with us. “Every decision… All citizens are entitled to their Trump reaffirmed his goals to presidency, our soldiers will once will be made to benefit American views, opinions and beliefs but get the American citizens making again be respected in a way that workers and American families.” without the help of all, we will money again. “The wealth of our has long been forgotten. He spoke Many of our jobs have been never make America as strong as [email protected] BC invests in improving main campuses Central Campus
Broward College Central Campus is working quickly to improve the overall look and feel of the campus. One of the changes students may notice when walking from building to building is the updating of the sidewalks. The roads are being repaved making a far more even and smooth area. In the quad near Buildings 1 and 2 is the life size chess board which has been a staple and always draws students in for a game. Originally, the chess pieces were wood and bulky and a held water when they were rained on. Now, the pieces have transformed from wood, to iron framed pieces which are thin, water resistant, and far easier to play with. Another update is Building 2. The front has been given a face lift and will give one of the oldest campus buildings a more modern look. Central Campus, is just one of the campuses that is being refurbished. Keep an eye out for the latest modifications around campus! South Campus As the new year began, students flocked to their classrooms along South Campus’s newest walkway. Accommodating the much-needed gap between Building 69 and Building 66, a walkway was constructed to make access easier and more efficient. Trees were planted and benches placed along the new walkway, to give the campus a more connected feel. With the full utilization of the new science Building (66) a convenient walkway was necessary. Previously the only way to get to the science building’s entrance was to walk on a long indirect roundabout path. Students gave their feedback requesting a new walkway be constructed that would conveniently bridge Building 66 with the rest of the campus, and thankfully the facilities staff delivered.
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