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Volume 22, Number 14 [email protected] May 12, 2008 Sports News Entertainment Dolphins Draft Illegal Summer Picks Street Blockbuster Preview Page 16 Racing Page 9 Page 10-11 BCC Raises Thousands for Cancer Research

College’s first Relay for Life Raised over $12,000 in donations PAGE 20

The lighting of the luminarias around the South Campus lake honored those who battled cancer and also ended the successful event. Photo by Bruno Niccoli Amateur Boat Builders Put To The Test

Buzz Lamb part in the two-day competition qualifying heats and finals over and Advanced and there was an the whirring of cordless drills Staff Writer with the crews assembling and a race course set up on Whiskey Overall Division as well. permeated the air under two painting the boats the first day Creek on the second day. The The competition kicked off enormous red and white tents set The students enrolled in the and then fiercely paddling the students were divided into three around 9 a.m. on April 19 and up in the parking lot of the marina. new BCC Marine Engineering newly-built craft in a series of divisions: Junior, Intermediate the buzzing of jigsaws and Some of the BCC Team members Management program, which sketched rough outlines on the began at the start of the 2008 one-quarter ince plywood sheets Winter Term, were given a test as others worked on designs for they had not planned on taking. paddles. Within an hour the blue Charles Harper, 34, an instructor tarps stretched out on the ground in the new program, challenged under the tents were covered in his students to participate in the sawdust and wood shavings. 12th Annual Plywood Regatta Each team had mentors who sponsored by the Marine Industry were allowed to offer limited Association of South Florida help and unlimited advice milling (MIASF). about the makeshift boat-building The test was to design and factory. By mid-afternoon the build a sea-worthy vessel using boat builders were slapping on limited materials and then race it paint and adding special touches against 36 other student teams at to their uniquely designed hulls. the Dania Beach Marina on April In some instances there was more 19 & 20. The students not only paint on the painter than on the responded to the challenge, they plywood. were able to put together two 8- What makes this contest person teams to assemble what unique is that no nails or screws they hoped would be the two top can be used in the construction. boats in the competition. Only ty-wraps and 3M 5200 fast- According to Melanie Daily, PR curing sealant were allowed and, & Event Coordinator for MIASF, • Regatta Photo by Buzz Lamb there were 304 middle school BCC’s Marine Engineering Management team after winning a race. continued on page 7 to college-age students taking  The Observer Month DD, 2008 May 12, 2008 South The Observer  Meet the new SGA Officials Jodie Fry: Professor of the Year

Philippe Buteau government] something that you job to represent the student body Jerilyn De Los Rios Faculty Development & Staff Writer feel comfortable coming and to the administration, and she Staff Writer Technology Endowed Teaching doing after you go to class, before commented on that during the Chair, this is her second time Recently students had the you go to work or after you go to interview. This year’s South Campus being awarded. She received the opportunity to vote for their new work,” Ordaz said. “I don’t want “We’re working really close teacher of the year was awarded 2001-2004 William D. Horvitz Student Government Association to say ‘fun,’ but I want to make it with the deans and the provost,” to Professor Jodie Fry. She Endowed Teaching Chair. (SGA) president and vice a comfortable environment. It is a Ordaz said. She also said that has been teaching since 1987. BCC is the first community president on April 15 and 16. Beth comfortable environment already, because there is a new provost, She started her teaching career college in the nation to Ordaz (International Relations but making it better doesn’t hurt Dr. Lourdes Oroza, that they have as a high school teacher. Four complete an endowed and Sean Been, (a Forensic anyone.” to set up a few meetings with her. years later, in 1999, she came teaching chair capital campaign. Science major), the president Regarding potential roadblocks She also said that she worked to BCC as an adjunct Professor. The program is now in its 17th year, and vice president, respectively, to her goals, whether they be with President Armstrong and his Fry became a full time Seahawk and is considered to be a national spoke with The Observer shortly people or otherwise, Ordaz said, cabinet. in 1996 and has been at BCC model. The BCC Endowed after the elections. “You’re always going to have “They are willing to listen,” since. Teaching Chairs program is a “I’ve been with SGA for someone trying to challenge you, Ordaz said. “They do care about Fry, who also attended BCC major effort by the BCC District basically a year,” Ordaz begins. and indeed I have encountered what we think and they do care as a student, attended Florida Board of Trustees and the BCC Been, the less experienced of the that. But that’s something that how we feel at school.” She said Atlantic University, and Nova Foundation to demonstrate two, says that he’s been with SGA you just have to deal with.” that it isn’t hard to communicate Southeastern University. She their commitment to quality for a month. On examples Ordaz said, “If with them when issue comes up also has 30 postgraduate credits instruction by recognizing and Ordaz says on getting Been there is someone that doesn’t because they’re willing to listen. from Barry, Nova and Converse fostering faculty excellence with acquainted with SGA that she’s believe in your leadership or your She also spoke directly to College. a cash award and a professional been “explaining people who think that BCC is a Professor Fry teaches development opportunity. to him what he last resort. Elementary Algebra, College South Campus’ Adjunct has to do in the “Community colleges Algebra, Pre-Calculus and Faculty of the year is Jorge meetings and how shouldn’t be the last resort. Trigonometry. In the fall she will Borda. Borda is a South Campus he has to share in It’s a foundation to a four-year be adding Intermediate Algebra counselor / adviser. He received the meetings.” And university,” Ordaz said. “If to her teaching curriculum. his Doctor of Education in though they haven’t someone thinks BCC is a last “Learn the concept, remember Counseling Psychology at been able to have resort we have to make them it forever,” said Fry about her Boston University, his Master as many events due believe it’s not like that, that motto. of Education in Counseling for various reasons we’re worth it.” On top of receiving South Psychology and his Bachelors she’s told Been of She also brought back her Campus’ professor of the year, of Arts in Psychology at Boston the major events earlier comment and said that if Professor Fry was also awarded State College. they’ve done in the people think BCC is a last resort the 2008 Donald L. Goldsmith past. Beth Ordaz and Sean Been photo by philippe buteau there are people who care about Ordaz also says them. that because of the lack of events commitment to the organization…. “President Armstrong and the “it isn’t that hard for him to get My goal is to prove that person deans here at South Campus are up to task.” wrong, not in the sense of ‘Ha, wonderful, and I know they care Been keeping it short said ha you were wrong and I told you about us a whole lot.” that he’s learning “by staying up so,’ but show them by actions that Vice President Sean Been here [The computer lab on the you are capable of doing what As vice president, Been says second floor of building 68] and you set your mind to.” that he wants to start his own club following Beth so I know what Though currently they aren’t and “do fun activities.” He says I’m doing.” experiencing any problems, Ordaz some of his voters gave him ideas Their different level of says the only potential problem of what they wanted to see on experience is also evident from could be with the student body. campus. “So I’m going to try and the different goals that each of She says that they want to get see if I can give the students what them have. the student body involved but if they want,” Been said. President Beth Ordaz they don’t want to be involved The club that Been wanted to Ordaz says that she has three “then that’s our problem, that’s start would be for students that goals as the student government our challenge.” really need help. He says that it president: 1) to recruit new President Ordaz also had wouldn’t be just tutoring because, members, 2) continue to be in comments regarding the budget as he says, “sometimes tutoring compliance with Florida Junior cuts that colleges statewide have doesn’t always help.” Community College Student been receiving and the increased “I wanted to have something Government Association enrollment that community where everyone can have one- (FJCCSGA) and 3) to make SGA colleges would be seeing because on-one with a tutor, or not even comfortable. of that. necessarily a tutor just someone She believes that recruiting “We don’t really agree with who knows what they’re doing,” new members, such as people who the budget cuts that the legislative Been continued. just came from high school, into [branch] is passing,” Ordaz says. Regarding the fun activities SGA would improve their college “They’re basically going against Been said that “a lot of students experience. She said that “student education, some would say.” came up to me and told me government is an association that “At the end of the day if you and said that they wanted to makes your college experience really look at it both ways,” she have a dance but not one dance way better than it could be.” continues, “at what they’re facing throughout the year but more fun Although she said that the up there in Tallahassee, or in activities.” recruiting process is going good, Congress…. The economy is not Been says that because he Ordaz also admitted that “things good for many people. So if they wasn’t in SGA prior to becoming are falling apart semester wise.” have to cut budgets, or increase the vice president being the first SGA and FJCCSGA work tuition, they’re going to do it.” inexperienced vice president together on legislative issues, “We try to persuade them to would be what he would leave Ordaz said. With the House not do it but they have reasons, behind. of Representatives and Senate and I learned that when I had the Because many of its members in session, at the time of the opportunity to go to Tallahassee have graduated and scheduling interview, Ordaz said that they with a program called Competitive conflicts with the meetings, the had to be aware of other budget Edge…. It’s a hard issue, but amount of SGA members is not cuts or new legislations that someone has to do it. Someone at the level it was with previous would be enacted for community always has to be the bad person.” president Orlando Fraticelli. colleges. Ordaz went on and said that The two say that they’ll be Expanding upon her third “at least that helps BCC get recruiting new members by going goal Ordaz says that it is to make more enrollments, that would be to orientations and using a one- student government better in that the positive side of it. We just on-one strategy to get to know the they are all a family. She said that have to work a little bit harder to students first and then introducing “we have to be friends with each keep those students pleased, or them to student government. other and be comfortable working happy, with the education we’re Both of their terms last from with each other” providing here at BCC.” July 1 to June 30. “Making it [student As SGA president it is Ordaz’  The Observer Central May 12, 2008

MalaveJessica Beans to get students excited and enjoy school Central Bureau Chief students to understand that we are Malaves mind included campus idea for a high school internship officer made the Deans list last handling issues behind-the-scenes security, Board of Trustees, and program, which she would refer semester. that affect us all, both faculty and the ongoing Central W i t h Change is on the way for Central students” Campus parking lot Malave set to Campus’ Student Government It was clear after speaking with problem. “The parking take the reins Association. On May 26 SGA will the soon-to-be new president, that lot floods, period. It’s of Central swear in a new president. Cara she has more than just regular an issue that continues C a m p u s ’ Malave, 27, to be a problem,” SGA, other is a nursing she said. Other m e m b e r s major at topics of concern are excited BCC and included rising and looking has enough costs for books and f o r w a r d enthusiasm tuition increases. to the new to light A new edition administration a small to the Malave as well. c o u n t r y . administration The mere M a l a v e , is the enactment involvement who recently of a president’s with SGA went back to council. The idea changed some school after is to have each s t u d e n t ’ s a long hiatus, club leader on life, for the SGA Senators Hilary Malave and Mateo Romero photo by philippe buteau has big plans Central Campus better. Carl for not just meet up once a month and to as: the College Academy. “This Englesman, 24, a graphic design C e n t r a l have a summit. “I think this is a way for high school students major and senator of SGA Campus, but is a great way to get clubs to experience college life before explains his story, “I started out college-wide Cara Malave, Carl Englesman, Hilary Malave photo by jessica beans familiar with each other they are eligible,” explained with a 1.8 GPA and now I have and Andrew Borish as well. C a m p u s and work together on making the Malave. a 3.6. I associate that with my Students who are not a part of issues on her mind. “We want to campus better.” When asked why she joined involvement with SGA.” SGA may not see the rewarding get students excited and enjoy In addition, Malave proposes SGA, Malave answered, “I’m There is much more to SGA benefits of joining. Now don’t school,” said Malave. Student an idea for a “Leisure Area over-zealous. I was out of school than meets the eye. Anyone let the word “Government” scare involvement is first on Malaves Project.” The plan is to have an for a long time and I worked for interested in becoming a member you away; look at SGA as an agenda. That however, does not outdoor common area for students eight years before it hit me that can stop by the Student Life opportunity to make decisions take away from the necessary to relax and enjoy activities like this was not for me. SGA opened office in Building 19 and ask for that are vital to the campuses. concerns. volleyball and other recreations. many doors for me.” She went on an application, or call at 954-201- According to Malave, “I want Issues that were fresh on Malave went on to put forward an to mention that each current SGA 6756. Pillowman: an audience consuming play Ace in the Hole D’ Andra McIntosh staff writer the kidnapping and subsequent and their on-stage personas. Helin, murder of a third child. The twist who is in no way as cold, precise Jessica Beans fun and influential events, leaving in the play arrives with the third or uncaring as Topolski, described Central Bureau Chief them with a feeling of accomplish- BCC’s very own Victor child being alive and well. Instead his role as that of a pencil pusher: ment at the same time. Students Mueller, Scotty Johnson, Terry of acting out another murder, a man who simply wants to Want to be part of one of the who participate in SPADES have Helin and Issam Villamil star in a Michal had chosen to do one of close the case and remove the most active and influential pro- a great opportunity to build skills psychotic thriller, The Pillowman Katurian’s peaceful and happy pressure of his superiors. Mueller gram at BCC? Look no further. that will help them in pursing by Martin McDonagh. The plays. Despite the good news described Katurian as a man The Student Programming and their careers and, as well as, when play centers around an aspiring and the proof of his innocence, whose two loves were his writing Entertainment Development they are established. writer, Katurian (Mueller), Katurian was executed but his and his brother, and wanted more Series, or SPADES, has played After speaking with the who is arrested, alongside his stories were saved by Ariel as than anything to be known for a role in organizing many of SPADES advisor, James L. Lewis, brother, as a suspect in a series homage to his last wish. his work. He is a good man with the major events held at Central within no time at all you begin to of disappearances and murders. The performance level of a troubled, murky background, Campus. This club understand just how The gruesome killings are of the actors was superb! Whilst resulting from the abuse of his has been around for “spades ... has unique and reward- two children and are similar to watching the play, the audience brother by their parents and the quite a while and ing this organization the deaths depicted in Katurian’s was consumed by every word murders he committed in defense over time has picked had its hands in is. “This is a great stories. It should be noted that and action of the characters. at such a young age. Villamil spoke up tremendous mo- organization for stu- Katurian is a rather morbid Though filled of Ariel in mentum. many successful dents to be a part of. writer whose 400 plays, with the with violence, “Filled with violence, an admirable SPADES, also When students leave exception of two, describe in full profanity, child tone. He known as Student happenings....” BCC, they should and gory detail, the murders of abuse, religious profanity, child portrayed the P r o g r a m m i n g have gained unique almost all the protagonists. The u n d e r t o n e s abuse, religious character as a Association, has had skill sets which make story unfolds in a police state, a and smoking, man who had its hands in many of them more market- totalitarian dictatorship run by the the play itself undertones and a devout belief the successful happenings that oc- able when pursuing the next level police. The detectives assigned was appealing in wrong and curred on Central Campus. Such in education or in the workforce,” to the case are Ariel (Villamil), and thought smoking, the play right. Ariel events included 106 & Central, said Lewis. a man with a troubled childhood provoking. It came from even the ever popular annual With many popular organiza- and a seemingly violent temper, was unnoticeable itself was appealing a childhood Laughapalooza comedy show. tions at BCC, such as Phi Theta and Topolski (Helin), an almost that actor Issam and thought that was as And how could anyone forget Jim Kappa and Student Government, anal alcoholic who cares more Villamil is a troubled as Bob’s Chili Cook-Off? how did such an incredible club about the paperwork than the novice in the arts provoking” K a t u r i a n ’s . Students involved with fall under the radar? It hasn’t re- victims. and was in his He also killed SPADES meet up weekly from ally; SPADES has worked very Katurian claims innocence to first production. his father in 1-2pm at the Central Park Café hard to keep students involved, the crimes which results not only Helin and Mueller returned to self-defense but was acquitted of located in Building 19. Imagine at the same time enhancing their in physical torture for himself the theatre, having participated in the charges and grew up to be a being a part of a club where you college experience. but also, verbal abuse towards previous shows put on by BCC’s policeman dedicated to fighting get to meet new people, while Sound good so far? Signing his mentally unstable brother, Visual and Performing Arts child abuse. partaking in important Campus up is the easiest part. Stop by Michal (Johnson). Later, when Department. All the actors shone The actors had six weeks of events and build self-confidence the Student Life office located in placed in the same cell after in their roles and under such preparation for the nearly 103 at the same time. Building 19 on Central Campus torture sessions, Michal reveals beautiful direction by Mariah page script. The chemistry was SPADES members are encour- and ask about SPADES. This is a that he is in fact the killer, and his Johnson, the experience was evident which made the play aged to take on leadership posi- highly recommended organization reasons were the stories Katurian unforgettable. If more movies flow naturally. The Pillowman tions and involve themselves with not just by Student Life advisors, wrote and his belief that Katurian were made like this play, there presented was truly a heart- different working groups. Their but students as well. Give it try, wanted him to act them out. might be a substantial rise in box pounding, nail-biting production Committees are broken into sec- not only to elevate your college Katurian then stifles his brother office revenue. that was performed and directed tions such as Comedy, Special resume, but to become the heart in his sleep, just as he had done The performers were very almost impeccably from start to Events, and many more. and soul of BCC Central Campus’ to his parents at age 14, and takes responsive and outspoken about finish. Students will get the opportu- excitement headquarters. the blame for the 5 murders, and similarities between themselves nity to take the reins in planning Month DD, 2008 Section Title The Observer   The Observer News May 12, 2008 Luncheon raises money for BCC students Buzz Lamb on either side of the podium. the students enrolled at BCC apply would never have been able to first-time donors. “Our original Staff Writer While the guests enjoyed a for financial aid but more than 30 achieve her dream of becoming goal was $250,000 and we had sumptuous lunch, Botero described percent don’t get it because they a dental hygienist. “I am a first a ‘stretch’ goal of $400,000. the plight of an individual who don’t qualify because they’re generation college student and We never expected this kind of Each year the BCC Foundation wished to attend college but the making just over the cap,” she my family is very proud of my response and this does not include awards more than $2 million in reality of family obligations, rent, said. “We champion those who accomplishments,” she said. “I planned gifts,” she said. scholarships to BCC students and food and the ever rising cost of dream of an education and a great hope the foundation will continue supports academic programs and living was kept from achieving future. That is what we believe in. to help other students the way “We champion awards for faculty. The money their dream of becoming a college That is our mission, our purpose they have helped me. Thank you those who dream for those scholarships comes from graduate. “It’s crazy, isn’t it, that and our passion.” all so very much.” of an education the generosity of individuals, in this great country someone had Following a second video According to a press release, the and a great corporations and mission of the BCC Foundation other institutions. is to support the college by future. this is At the BCC providing advocacy, community what we believe in. F o u n d a t i o n awareness and financial support that is our mission, 2008 “Investing to the college, its students, faculty our purpose and in Broward’s and staff. Led by its Board our passion.” Future” luncheon, of Directors, the foundation -Nancy Botero foundation board raises funds, conducts programs chairman Lloyd and practices stewardship that Rhodes welcomed increases the effectiveness of the over 600 guests in college in meeting community, attendance. The student, faculty and staff needs. Fourth Annual “Clearly, our message of Heritage Society changing lives and positively Luncheon took impacting our community place at the newly touched the hearts of the guests renovated Fort in attendance,” Rhodes said. Lauderdale Grande “They heard first-hand how the Hotel and raised foundation enables students to over $530,000, From left: Antonia Armstrong, J. David photo by buzz lamb overcome financial hurdles and according to Nancy Armstrong, Rosemary Larsen and Ed Moore. continue with their academic Botero, Executive presentation, BCC student Laura studies to build successful futures. Director of the BCC Foundation. to sacrifice that dream of a college Demidow, who made her decision Our guests recognized that their The program was opened by education,” she mused. to get a college education after gifts weren’t about charity, but the BCC Seahawk Singers singing Botero said that the BCC returning from Army service in about community investment.” the BCC Alma Mater as pictures Foundation was formed to assist Iraq, told the hushed crowd that A week after the luncheon of various BCC locations flashed those students who suffered that without the help and support Botero said that 67 percent of the across two giant screens situated plight. “Seventy-one percent of of the BCC Foundation she monetary gifts that day were from Nancy Botero file photo

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THE LOVE GURU OPENS JUNE 20 May 12, 2008 News The Observer  Students participate in plywood regatta • continued from page 1 several MIASF members. “All America and in a further twist, the ty-wraps the teams had to bring were the the Admiral’s had to be removed before the boats tools they needed to assemble the Boys & Girls were launched. That requirement boat,” Phillips said. Club Marine forced the students to use some Daily added that the event is Academy. ingenuity in design just to keep also a fund-raiser for their newly At the end of the boats from popping apart or, created Marine Magnet Programs the well-attend- to coin a phrase, splitting at the at South Broward High and New ed event awards seams. During the race a couple River Middle School, as well as were presented of boats capsized but none of the being a way to introduce youth to to the top three 38 hand-made, brightly painted the craft of boat building and the teams from each beauties came apart. fun of recreational boating. “We class. There Shary Patton and John Phillips are starting a scholarship fund were also awards were co-chairs of this year’s this year as well,” she said. for the best dec- event, which returned to the Dania In addition to this being a orated, most in- Beach Marina for the third year first time entry for BCC, South novative design, in a row. “The Plywood Regatta Plantation High put together an most spirited was initially featured as part of inaugural team as well. After team and the the former MIASF Spring Boat many successful years the Fort Lauderdale Show at Bahia Mar and started Plywood Regatta now serves a Mariners Club with just six teams,” Patton growing list of South Florida Cup Overall BCC students entering the race. photo by buzz lamb said. According to Phillips, all schools and youth organizations C h a m p i o n for their efforts, they walked away BCC student Felipe Ceballos was of the materials that the students such as Stranahan High, McFatter Award. The BCC team can be with a second and third place fin- also awarded a $1000 scholarship worked with were donated by Technical Center, Boy Scouts of proud of their participation and, ish in the Advanced Division. by the MIASF.

Florida African American Student Association Kevin Blackmon Contributing Writer point in revitalizing the non- McCray from Florida Atlantic Directors of Elders, under the pursuits, volunteering in their local violent movement. Its purpose U n i v e r s i t y leadership communities and participating in On April 3-6, African American is to diversify student skills, and James of the the development of their schools Students gathered from across the unify the non-violent movement Watson from “The founding c h a i r m a n , clubs and organizations. state of Florida to commemorate cause and strengthen community Florida Atlantic D o n a l d The convention was laced and celebrate the 33rd Annual throughout the African American University. members evoked Cleveland, with informative leadership State Convention of the Florida Collegiate experience. The founding the revitalization a faculty workshops, and inspirational African American Student FAASA was founded in m e m b e r s member of keynote speakers. A tribute Association, Inc. (FAASA). 1976 by the following co- evoked the of Dr. Martin B r o w a r d was held in honor of Dr. Martin Broward Community College founders: Colonial George L. revitalization Community Luther King Jr., which included Central Campus African Student Brown Jr. from St. Petersburg of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s C o l l e g e , a ceremonial dedication in Union and the South Campus Junior College; Henry Carley Luther King challenged remembrance of the day he was Black Student Union join forces from Hillsborough Community Jr.’s philosophy philosophy...” its members, assassinated. Members of the to represent Broward Community College; Carol Collins from of non-violent t o d a y ’ s convention endured a variety of College and participate in this Indian River Community College; approach to A f r i c a n deliberate, inclusive, uplifting, gala event. During the Black Shelly Davis from Miami-Dade addressing the A m e r i c a n team building projects that History Month collage of events, Community College; Gwendolyn concerns of African Americans. students, to continue to support exemplified the overall theme of the theme Diversity to Unity to Ferguson from Palm Beach During the 33rd Annual State a non-violent approach via the convention. Community became the focal Community College; William Convention, The Board of completing their collegiate  The Observer Month DD, 2008 May 12, 2008 NEWS The Observer  Wanna go for a ride? Companies lobby Illegal street racing is a prominent growing industry in South Florida. against net nuetrality

Ian M Ford away, it would stifle innovation,” Kevin Gilyard contributing writer said Adam Lynn, Policy contributing writer Coordinator for Free Press. Free The way we access the internet Press is the lead organizer of In the later hours of the night has not changed too much since the Save the Internet Campaign, when most people are either its creation. We are able to which is trying to raise awareness sleeping or just getting off of access any website whether it of the threat imposed upon the work, a group of friends are is Yahoo.com or Joeschmoe. internet by the phone and cable cruising down U.S. 27 with their com at the same rate of speed. companies. “The greatest impact music blaring out of their systems We can instant message, watch would be against web content eager to reach one of their many videos and listen to music. This providers who can’t afford to pay “spots”. is known as Network Neutrality What they arrive to is or Net Neutrality for short. “The greatest impact something like a scene from the However, if Internet Service would be against web blockbuster movie, “The Fast and Providers (ISP), such as AT&T content providers the Furious”, minus the scripted and Comcast, have their way, who can’t afford to dialogue, high paid actors and the this free roaming of the internet pay the fees imposed,” flashy expensive looking speed may very well be a thing of the -Adam Lynn, Policy demons that tear up the streets in photo courtesy of autolanka.com past. Coordinator for Free a captivating manner. Net Neutrality has been Press Picture hundreds of cars jam of expressing ourselves.” else who may be on the road. If part of the internet since its the fees imposed,” said Lynn. packed into a gas station and the Unlike building model train caught, first time offenders may inception, but due to a decision He went on to describe their surrounding parking lots full of sets, this hobby can put a serious have their license suspended by the Federal Communications fight against the major telephone people who all have one question dent in your wallet. Freshman for up to a year, have their cars Commission (FCC) in companies and cable companies on their minds; who am I going to Mike Lopez has dished out impounded and face fines up to 2005, the nation’s biggest as “a mosquito fighting a bear.” race this week? What follows is a over $3,000 worth of parts to $500. Repeat offenders can see telecommunication companies However, there is bipartisan peek into the minds of those wild put into his brand new 2008 $1000 in fines and a two year are lobbying against Net support in Congress. In February, individuals who engage in illegal Honda Civic Si. Some of which license suspension. Neutrality. If these companies Reps. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) street racing. include “The HFP lip kit, an all Lopez, the six month rookie, were to be successful, they and Chip Pickering (R-Miss.) There’s a variety of reasons around HFP exhaust and the comments on the dangers of would be able to charge websites introduced the “Internet Freedom why some people find illegal street PTR intake manifold gasket.” illegal street racing, “To me it fees to allow faster access, slow Preservation Act 2008.” The racing appealing. Freshman Yang This new racer is always looking is dangerous. One of my friends down access to a competitor’s bill would help protect Network said that is the “rush” that attracts for more add-ons to improve has already crashed and I’ve seen website and discriminate by Neutrality by insuring that ISP’s him to this banned sport. Jetting his cars performance level. “It’s many people get pulled over at allowing faster access to their cannot discriminate against Web down the high-way going head-to- never ending. You always find our racing spots. I think it’s up to own web content and services. sites or services based on their head with a formidable opponent something better, something new. the driver to choose whether to At an FCC hearing about source, ownership or destination. gives him a “ridiculous” feeling When you get so into it your next drive safely or like a madman.” Net Neutrality on February 25, “The phone and cable that simply goes unmatched by paycheck is already spent on [a Despite knowing the dangers Comcast “hired” people off companies are lobbying hard normal day-to-day activities. new part].” of losing control of a vehicle the street to attend the hearing, against the bill, but there are also Some enjoy Lopez stresses during a race and the penalties who promptly fell asleep, major internet companies, such the excitement of “When you that cash isn’t the of being caught by the police, keeping opponents out of the as Amazon, EBay and Google, defying Johnny street race you key to success for these speedsters have no plans on hearing. “The company paid who are lobbying to get the bill Law. “Who this high-octane pulling out of the race anytime some people to arrive early and passed,” said Lynn. AT&T and forget about doesn’t want to thrill ride. “You soon. They go as far to admit that hold places in the queue for Comcast were contacted for this be a little careless the laws and could have all the they’re addicted. “It’s to the point local Comcast employees who article, but no phone calls and sometimes,” asked go all out money in the world, where if I hear a car driving by wanted to attend the hearing,” emails were returned. Freshman Jesus dangerous” and it would help, I know exactly what they have,” said Jennifer Khoury, a Comcast The Save the Internet coalition Jimenez. “When - Jesus Jimenez but you also have said Manniquez. spokesperson. According to main aim is to “educate the you street race you BCC Freshman to have some skill Since the 1930’s illegal street Free Press campaign director public” and “raise awareness” forget about the behind it.” If your racing has been a widespread Timothy Karr who attended the about the threat to the internet and laws and go all out dangerous.” shifting is off, you can kiss your problem to some and a way of hearing at Harvard Law School free speech. “We may be a small Others, such as freshman victory goodbye. self expression to others. In spite in Cambridge, Massachusetts, grass roots organization, but we Sebastian Manniquez just sees it While some pay out of their of harsh penalties aimed to stop “The only reason these people are in it for the long haul”, said as a hobby and don’t dwell on the pockets, others are forced to pay it, this underground culture has were in the room, it seemed to Lynn. To find out more about renegade aspect of it. “It’s not so with their lives. Street racing can spread to BCC and doesn’t look me, was to keep seats warm and Network Neutrality and what can much because it’s illegal… it’s be an endangerment not only to be coming to a halt in the near exclude others.” be done to protect it, visit www. just fun and [we see it] as a way to the racers, but also, anyone “If it (Net Neutrality) went savetheinternet.com. A Broward Symphonic Band’s night Alexa Sandoval band music, and I have a couple Taravella High School Percussion Taravella band members marched Jenkins was my band director on Staff Writer of friends who are performing Ensemble that interpreted in the London New Year’s Day high school,” Cicci said. “Being tonight, so they invited me.” “Frivolity” surprised the audience Parade. in the band has been a good Around BCC Campuses, Additionally, these types of because of the contagious rhythm Among the 125 members who experience. I like performing. I many activities concerning the performances serve as a class of the piece think is fun.” environment were celebrated material for BCC students who of music and At the end of during Earth day, but also, it was are taking any music course. That the original the performance, a day to celebrate music. is the case of Carlos Solis who choreography Jenkins thanked One more time, the Visual went to see the band performing that the young to all the and Performing Arts Department for the first time. Solis said, “I’m m u s i c i a n s musicians and to presented the Broward taking a music class right now, did while all the persons Symphonic Band but this time and one of the projects is to attend playing the who made the with a John Philip Sousa Concert. two concerts and write about my instruments. p r e s e n t a t i o n The fully attended concert took experience.” With a vast Broward Symphonic Band photo courtesy of Loretta Scherperel possible. Among place at Ralph R. Bailey Concert The vocal solo Fred Pranio was experience in them were Babe Hall at Central Campus on the one of the welcomed moments the field of music, Neil E. Jenkins, play in the Broward Symphonic Boniske, the concert commentator night of April 22. of the night with “Embraceable director of the band, is now in his Band are college students, high and librarian. Jenkins commented, Moreover, the concert was you” which made the audience to eight season at BCC Central. school students, middle school “Babe makes life easier to me not only opened to BCC students give him a big rounded applause. Jenkins has directed bands students, professors, engineers with this group and this is so and staff, but also, to anyone who Pranio is a retired insurance and that has presented in Philadelphia and even a police officer. enjoy doing.” likes and appreciates the art of musician who plays the clarinet Thanksgiving Parade and the Melissa Cicci, a BCC student, “Thank you all for attending music like Andrea Gonzalez, who in the band. Orange Bowl Parade. Moreover, who plays the flute, has been in our concert and supporting this plays the baritone sax, said, “I like Also, the presentation of J. P. in 2005, he and 100 volunteer the band for four years now. “Mr. great band,” Jenkins finished. 10 The Observer Topic of the month May 12, 2008 Topic of the month The Observer 11 Summer Blockbuster Movie Preview Heather Cooper Layout Editor Summer is an exciting time, not only because students get a well deserved break from school, but the theaters get bombed with new “blockbusters.” However, as the summer films start to advertise on television, moviegoers are left with one question: Which movies will be a hit or miss? In the past, viewers have gone into a summer film, only to leave with disappointment. It is not surprising that so many blockbusters fail to meet the population’s expectations, with the bar constantly rising. Even the name blockbuster implies grandeur. The definition of the word blockbuster is two-fold. According the to Merriam-Webster dictionary, a blockbuster is aerial bomb containing high explosives used as a large-scale demolition bomb, or it means notably expensive, effective, successful, large and extravagant. In other words, the word itself is a big shoe to fill. In order to please movie viewers, all writers, producers and directors alike are faced with quite the predicament.

May 16 The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian May 22 Overview: The Christian parable follows the Pevensie children who again Indiana Jones and the return to Narnia only to find thousands of years have passed. The children are Kingdom of the Crystal Skull brought to Narnia by Prince Caspian, who Overview: Steven Spielberg and George seeks there help to re-capture his rightful Lucas have come together again in an place as king. attempt to create another hit in Indiana Jones 4. In this installment, filled with actors such as Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf and Cate Blanchett, Jones will battle agents of the Soviet Union for a crystal skull. Apparently, the film will also July 2 house uncreative humor about Jones’ age. Hancock May 30 Overview: This one is a comedy about a Sex and the City: The Movie drifter named John Hancock who is hated by everyone due to the destruction caused Overview: The film adaption of the by his super heroic powers. A publicist ends HBO comedy series is taking the sex out of up trying to rehabilitate him and along the city and into the theaters. The romantic the way Hancock has an affair with this comedy revolves around women living in wife. The film is a new twist on superheros New York City, while they deal with the and stars Will Smith, Jason Bateman and stressful issues of love and fashion. The Charlize Theron. movie will follow the same characters as in June 13 the show as they fight through the battles of the concrete jungle that is New York. The Incredible Hulk Overview: Marvel Comic’s character, The Hulk, again comes to life in the sequel, July 18 The Incredible Hulk. This time, Bruce Banner is in South America as a fugitive. The Dark Knight Committee for State Security agent Emil Overview: The Batman Begins is set a Blonsky, who is chasing Banner, tries the year later from where the first film ended, same experiment that gave banner his and a mysterious new criminal masterminds powers. However, when Blonsky is unable starts to create utter chaos in Gotham City. June 27 to change back from his monster form, As Batman fights to overcome the new he blames Banner and goes to seek his criminal, called the Joker, he finds himself WALL•E revenge. face to face with very personal issues and July 25 is forced to deal with him. Christian Bale Overview: Pixar’s computer animated returns as Batman and Heath Ledger plays science fiction film is about WALL•E, the The X-Files: I Want to Believe his demented enemy. last small robot on Earth. He was left on an uninhabited earth as part of a restoring Overview: The film is to take place six project to make earth livable again. years after the events that happened in the WALL•E’s world gets turned upside down, series. Specific plot details of the film have however, when he meets another robot been kept on the down low, but the film named Eve and falls in love. will not follow it’s normal “mythologies,” but will stay one the lines of thriller. Of course, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, will play their infamous roles as Fox Mulder and Dana Scully.

Photos Courtesy of the Washingtonpost.com, movieweb.com, kerptv.com, Disney Pixar and New Line Cinema. 12 The Observer Month DD, 2008 May 12, 2008 Entertainment The Observer 13 GTA IV brings gamers into a “new” world Philippe Buteau Staff Writer applying them to your life now. and good, but now the city lives. Know that though the aiming There is construction with actual As of this writing it is Monday system worked for some, there workers holding signs telling April 5, meaning that Grand are others who thought it was drivers to slow down. There are Theft Auto IV (GTAIV) has been broken. That has been taken care taxis that can not only be taken out for seven days. I’ve played a of ten fold with GTAIV; the game to any destination, but the player little over 36 hours so far and the gives the player the option to use can also look out the window and game says that my addiction level both lock on and free aim. watch as the city continues to live. is “jonesing hard.” I’d call that an Because of the role-playing There are shows that can be seen, understatement because if I didn’t nature of Grand Theft Auto: San whether family friendly, funny, or have to write this, I’d be playing Andreas the idea of driving more adult-oriented. it right now. to become a better driver worked, With games as important as Though it bears the “IV” but wasn’t necessarily fun. Now, Grand Theft Auto, what fans least moniker, GTAIV is actually the how good or bad the driving is expect is for the game to fix what eighth game in the multi-million depends on how good the player was broken and expand on what selling series and, as in real life, is at learning the way each car was already very good, GTAIV with age comes experience. handles. Hint: Brake hard when went the extra mile. Experience is taking what was turning because the hand brake However, the weird thing is learned from previous years will frustrate to no ends. that it went there by doing small – whether good or bad – and Having a virtual city is all well things, like giving players what Main character of the game Niko Bellic Courtesy of nytimes.com they have in real life, a cell developers of the game) were first stepped into back in 2001 phone. One might assume copying. Also the cars take – from Eastern Europe searching something that small might damage according to where and for the American dream. Bellic not do much, and I’d tell how hard the hit was. I can’t is instantly likeable like San one to remember what remember how many times I’ve Andreas main character Carl happens when one assumes gasped when I’d dent my Chrysler Johnson, or even Vice City main (look it up). 300C clone right after fixing. character Tommy Vercetti, but The cell phone allows Also, included are seeing with some time gamers will grow the player to arrange dates city and car lights from across a to like him. with friends (bowling, bridge, the sparks from a traffic If someone is reading this eating, etc.), arrange light pole after hitting it, and the and never enjoyed a Grand meetings for missions, and breath of main character Niko Theft Auto game, then move on gives the player money Bellic. because GTAIV is essentially making opportunities. Without ruining its story, the same game. But then again, Now all it takes is one GTAIV tells the tale of Bellic, the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X look to tell what kind of immigrating into Liberty City is essentially the same as an Bellic and Francis, another character, meet. Courtesy of rockstargames.com car Rockstar North (the – the city that many GTA fans iPhone. Forbidden movie to see Prom fright Jessica Beans his idealistic martial arts fantasy recognizable Jet Li. Central bureau chief world and his only friend, Old At this point in the movie, one D’Andra McIntosh Hop, a Mr. Miagi look-alike would think that it’s only up from Staff Writer murdering spree. The climax If you are like many who played by Jackie Chan. there, not quite. Although there finally arrives as Donna is couldn’t wait to see the movie When trouble arises from will be tid-bits of quality fighting Prom Night, the 2008 captured by her would be amour, The Forbidden Kingdom, there a couple local thugs, Jason is scenes and some humorous remake of the 1980 film, stars while her boyfriend lies dead on is a chance that there are a lot of warped all the way back to dialog throughout the film, it will Brittany Snow as a high school the bed, his throat slashed while disappointed people out there. ancient China. The movie would eventually fall short of brilliant. senior ready to enjoy her final he slept. The heroine escapes Forbidden? A better suited title continue to drown in mellow- Jason will sooner or later make days with her friends. Donna, and her attacker is killed, his maybe forgettable. dramatic dream state. But wait, it back to his homeland and get as portrayed by Snow, appears vow broken. How can it be that one of the there was hope. The movies only some revenge on what can only to be a normal, everyday teen, The film, while heart- most anticipated movies of the two saviors Chan and Li surface be described as the lamest bad with the exception that she has pounding and definitely earning year could flop? That is an easy and instantly add substance and guys modern-day film has ever a very brutal dark past. Three Brittany Snow a place as a answer: Michael Angarano. If it is entertainment to the table. seen. years earlier, her teacher fell brand new scream-queen, is possible for one actor to ruin an Chan plays Lu Yan, the Anagarano’s acting was so in love with her and became almost boring and predictable. entire film, Angarano did it. drunken master who is wise, but appalling and weak that the so obsessed he killed her entire The antagonist appears almost The synopsis is fairly simple; very funny. Yan assists Jason on audience wants him to be killed. family, vowing to make her invincible, killing eight persons, however, it starts off very slow his journey and enlightens the In the end, if it is satisfying his and his alone. His plans seemingly effortlessly. The and a little boring. There is an misguided teen to his purpose enough just to see two brilliant fell through, however, as he women could not scream loud amusing opening scene that in life. As they make their way, characters come together on one was caught and sentenced to a enough to get the attention of included a light-hearted fighting they will eventually run into the screen such as Chan and Li, then mental institution. But a man in neighboring residents in the sequence with Jet Li. Li plays Silent Monk played by a more by all means go and see it. love can pull off any feat and hotel and the men were not the playful this one was no exception. He strong enough to fight off their yet over- escaped from the ward, guising murderer. How is it that in such c o n f i d e n t himself as a missing person, a famed hotel, no one responded Monkey King. who he just so happened to to the anguished cries of victims When he loses kill, and followed Donna and in their last breath? Why does his magic stick her friends to their prom. The the teacher kill everyone that he and is turned clueless teenagers settled in to can instead of simply waiting to stone by their surroundings believing it until he has a chance to claim his the evil Jade would be a night to remember. prize quietly? The script and the Warlord, he As the night progresses, the plot were written solely to scare must wait for kids are separated and, one by and not to entertain. After the the tides to one, their former teacher kills first three murders, the movie turn till he is them in his quest to have Donna becomes almost comical. While freed. for himself. All the while, the the movie itself was of little Angarano detectives are searching for the interest or consequence, the cast plays Jason, convict but have no idea where was quite believable and “real”. an American, he could be, and opting not to However, another installment new-kid-on- disturb the already traumatized of “Scary Movie” would have t h e - b l o c k Donna, watch her from a more frights than this “thriller”. who doesn’t distance. The killer proves Wait for the DVD that way you fit in with his his cunning by being able to can rewind it and laugh. A good modern day escape undetected to Donna’s effort all in all, but the product peers. His Li and Chan appear in their first movie together. Courtesy of movies.yahoo.com house, where he continues his fails. only outlet is 14 The Observer Month DD, 2008 May 12, 2008 Comics and Puzzle The Observer 15

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IgorThe Mello Long wait is over for the Dolphins Staff Writer in his Senior season and As a result of its worst that was in season in franchise history (1- their last 15), the Miami Dolphins got the r e g u l a r opportunity to select first in the season game 2008 NFL Draft. With an entire to Vernon new front office, including a new Gholston of part Owner in Stephen Ross, Vice rival Ohio President of Football Operations State who Bill Parcells and a new Head wound up Coach in Tony Sparano, they b e c o m i n g have an entire new coaching the number staff. Sparano became their fourth six selection coach since 2004. by the New This was the eighth time the York Jets. Dolphins ever drafted in the top After the ten since the merger in 1967 and it signing of marked the third time ever Miami Jake Long had a pick inside the top five in but less than the draft. 24 hours With no team willing to trade before the up and no clear cut consensus draft began, player for the number one pick in the Dolphins the April 26 Draft, Miami drafted traded their University of Michigan left tackle fourth round Jake Long as their top choice to pick with the improve their lack of offensive Cowboys for lineman. linebacker Instead of waiting until training A k i n camp to sign Long or to avoid Ayodele and tight end Anthony in 2007 for Clemson. According Parcells’ regime, or they are will- ning back and third string running any contract disputes or a holdout Fasano. Miami traded for Ayodele to scouts, Merlin does not have ing to have an open competition back out of Florida State Lorenzo such as the one the Raiders had to replace middle linebacker great speed as he ran a 4.71 in the between those two quarterbacks Booker to the Philadelphia Eagles last season with their number Zach Thomas who the Dolphins Combine before the draft. (Beck and Henne) and newly for a fourth round pick which they one player JaMarcus Russell, the released and ironically signed After the Packers chose quar- signed quarterback Josh McCown used to draft Sean Murphy from Dolphins signed Long to a five- with Dallas. terback Brian Brohm as the 25th who came out of Oakland. Utah State who will add more year, $57.75 million contract with With the first round already pick in the second round, the The 28-year-old McCown depth to the offensive guard spot. $30 million guaranteed on the out of the way and speculations Dolphins clearly had to take a was a third round selection by Miami wound up drafting an- Tuesday before the Draft. that defensive end Jason Taylor quarterback as their 26th pick as the Cardinals in 2002 and played other guard in the fifth round in “It’s really important for us to being traded began to die down, they did selecting Jake Long’s nine games for Oakland last sea- Donald Thomas, a couple of run- know Jake is going to be on the Miami moved to the second teammate at Michigan, quarter- son throwing for 1151 yards with ning backs in Jalen Parmele and field for us on time when training round with two selections. With back Chad Henne. ten touchdowns and eleven inter- Lex Hilliard, and capped their camp begins in July,” coach Tony the first pick of the second round In his last collegiate game, ceptions. draft by choosing defensive tackle Sparano said during the press Miami stayed in the trenches and Henne torched the defending The Dolphins began adding Lionel Dotson in the final round. conference to introduce Long. selected Clemson defensive end champions Florida Gators tossing depth to the defensive line by se- This could very well be a With that contract, the 6-foot- Philip Merlin who can possibly for 373 yards and 3 touchdowns lecting Kendall Langford out of start of a new look for the Miami 7, 315-pound Long becomes the become Taylor’s replacement in in a 41-35victory at the Capital Hampton. As a senior in 2007, Dolphins as they bulked up both highest paid lineman in the NFL the near future. One Bowl in Florida. he started all his games and com- the offensive and defensive line and the third offensive tackle ever Merlin’s draft stock dropped For the Dolphins this could pleted the season with 72 tackles, in this year’s draft. Jake Long drafted at number one and the first because of a sports hernia surgery only mean a couple of things; ei- six sacks, two forced fumbles and was not the clear-cut number one since the Rams drafted Orlando he had in March. The 6-foot- ther the coaching staff does not a blocked kick. pick but he will bully through de- Pace in 1997. 4, 276 pound Merlin recorded trust the arm of John Beck who The front office began wheel- fensive ends for Ronnie Brown The two-time team captain at 78 total tackles, including 17 was drafted by former coach Cam ing and dealing again in round and Ricky Williams for plenty of Michigan only gave up one sack tackles-for-loss and seven sacks Cameron last season and not by four as they sent first year run- years to come. May 12, 2008 Sports The Observer 17 NBA Playoffs: Make History or Be History Igor Mello Staff Writer ter their 18-point loss at home in late free throws. time classic game by the Spurs the Cavs won the series in six game three to the Lakers. Despite Tracy McGrady’s 40- over the Suns which included a games as LeBron James scored The 82 game journey of a sea- 2008 NBA Most point outburst in game six the game-tying three pointer by who a triple-double in the final game, son is now past us while the 2008 Valuable Player Kobe Bryant av- Jazz were too much for Houston else but Tim Duncan seemed to rip scoring 27 points, 13 rebounds NBA Playoffs have begun and eraged 28 points six rebounds and as they pounded the Rockets 113- the Suns confidence into shreds and assists. Cleveland has moved these playoffs might prove to be a little over five assists; center Pau 91. The Jazz will face Los Angeles and reminded the entire league on to the second round for the more surprising than the last. Gasol aver- that the Spurs are third straight season. In the Western Conference the aged over 18 still the defending The top seeded Boston faced race for the last two spots in the points and champs as they eas- the last seeded Hawks in the first playoffs became one of the closest eight boards ily won their series round as the Celtics took the first races in NBA history which was as four out of four games to one. two home games in dominant decided between the Mavericks, the five start- San Antonio will fashion. Nuggets and Warriors. The fi- ers averaged face the youthful Although this series began to nal playoff spot in the west was over double- Hornets in the sec- seem like it was the easiest series decided by merely one game as digits in ond round. in the playoffs, they were proven Golden State was eliminated just scoring. The Eastern wrong; Atlanta stormed back before their last game of the sea- The Jazz Conference proved taking games three and four at son. faced the to be less eventful; home. For the other teams, only three R o c k e t s Detroit handled The Celtics controlled home games separated the top six teams in the first Philadelphia in six court again taking game five, but in the west as the Lakers claimed round and games. Meanwhile the feisty Hawks tied the series the number one seed over the up- s n a t c h e d Orlando, led by yet again stealing game six with start Hornets. the first two Dwight Howard’s the clutch free-throw shooting of The Eastern Conference wound away games 20 points and 14 Joe Johnson and Mike Bibby. MVP Kobe Bryant is in the quest for his fourth ring. Courtesy of sports.yahoo.com up becoming more predictable led by the rebounds per game, With the series shifting back than the west, Philadelphia and scoring of point guard Deron in the Conference Semifinals. took care of the Raptors in five to Boston for a final game seven, Atlanta ended in the bottom two Williams, producing 42 points in Chris Paul began his playoff games. Both the Magic and the the Celtics showed why they had with a losing record. The Celtics the first two games. In the third career with the Hornets with 35 Pistons will face each other in the the best record in the league send- claimed the top seed for the first game Houston edged Utah in their points, ten assists giving Dallas second round. ing Atlanta home in a 44-point time since the 1986-87 season home court by only two points a rude awakening with a 104-92 The Wizards faced LeBron victory (99-65). Boston will face and mounted up 66 wins, the third as Luis Scola blocked Deron victory. Game two was worse for James and the Cavaliers for the the 2007 Eastern Conference most in the Celtics rich history. Williams game-winning shot in the Mavericks as New Orleans third consecutive year in the play- Champions the Cavaliers in the In the first round the top seed the final seconds of the game. routed them 127-103. offs as the injured Gilbert Arenas second round. Lakers breezed by the Denver In the fourth game the Jazz Although the Mavs took game guaranteed the Wizards would As Atlanta proved, anything Nuggets in a four game sweep. It took control in game four win- three, the youthful Hornets over- get past the Cavs stating that the can happen in the playoffs this all seemed to be too little too late ning 86-82, the Rockets could not matched them taking both games “third time is the charm”. year and although the experts ex- for the Nuggets when disgruntled come up with a rebound to give four and five to advance to the Unfortunately for Arenas and pect the Boston Celtics to face the forward Carmelo Anthony ac- them a shot at winning the game Conference Semis. the Wizards, Cleveland wound up L.A. Lakers in the finals, expect cused his team of “quitting” af- after Deron Williams missed two After a 117-115 double over- to be too much for Washington; the unexpected. 18 The Observer opinion May 12, 2008 Letter from the Editor Publication after publication, readers assume that we are biased From Our Staff with what goes in the paper. They assume that we cover more news for one campus than the other major campuses and centers. Well, here are The power of a name - your answers that you have wanted to know. The Broward community is familiar with BCC. If someone asks, “Where do you go?” We are not biased with what goes in the paper. We always look for A reply of “BCC” will instantly be understood. However, in one year, will someone under news and are open to suggestions. Sometimes, the ideas people give stand what is being referred to when a student replies “Broward College?” us can be outdated and we cannot run it. One thing people should re- “Is that a new school?” They might say. - member, this is a student publication; therefore, faculty should not be As we reported in the March 24 and April 14 issues the college will be undergoing a writing articles expecting them to be published. The students from the name change because of the Bachelor’s in Education degree. Though we don’t disagree with paper can do an interview and feature a faculty member or a professor. the school wanting to add a bachelor’s degree program, there are two questions worth con Sometimes, there is conflict of interest. If someone quotes themselves sidering. Is this the right time, and, when all is said and done, will it have been worth it? - besides the newspaper, it’s considered conflict of interest and we can- Both the Miami Herald and the Sun-Sentinel have reported on the budget cuts that not run it. Keep in mind we have other things to do. We are students state universities have received from the state government. Because of this universities have trying to maintain good grades; we have to work and study for tests. capped enrollment, thus sending more students toward community colleges.g with it. So with poten We do this to inform you, the readers, of what is going on at BCC. We tially more students coming our way, the school will certainly need money, money that will have a limited amount of staff. Writers come and go. There are times be drained by the name change and the marketing that will go alon we give five stories to a writer and that is a lot. There are times a writer Although the change is to be implemented in the most cost effective manner there are cannot get in touch with a possible source to write an article for the parts of BCC already affected by budget cuts that could benefit more from that money. Not paper. Sometimes, writers take on a story and never show up again, only are colleges facing budget issues, but the entire state, or the entire country, is in an and it looks bad on us that we do not cover it. That is why most of the economic crisis, and because of these reasons a name change should be put on the back stories go to certain writers. burner. potential revenue that could be generated with a name change can’t be I get complaints that we do not cover certain campuses, especially However, the North Campus. We would like to have more coverage on North, but denied. Emphasis added to “potential” because the amount of money, whether in large or - we need more writers, and it would be great if someone from North small amounts, is not known. It’s also possible that the name change won’t bring any money Campus could find out what is going on and cover it. Unfortunately, at all. we do not have coverage for North in this publication. Hopefully in the As previously stated, people are familiar with BCC, and that familiarity can not be de next issue we will. We are always looking for writers, no experience nied. We will admit there is a negative stigma towards community colleges, and there are needed. We just ask that when you take on a story please do it, if you people who avoid them because of that stigma. However, there are some who feel it is from need help call us, e-mail us and we will help. a community college that they can get into a four-year university, or prepare themselves for Another complaint was that we supposedly made South Campus a four-year university. There are also those whose only option is a community college. Of course that option look bad when we had our front page about a laptop robbery. Well, it is not our fault that there was a robbery; we take news as it comes. We go will still be there, but when they hear “Broward College” they won’t immediately think that it’s Broward Community College, unless the marketing campaign is effective, and the most by accuracy and truth. It is not as if we were making it up. - effective marketing campaigns are those that cost a lot of money. Then we’re back at stage Throughout the entire year, I tried to make things equal and be open one. minded of what was going on at BCC. I made sure to have different Again, we aren’t opposed to adding a bachelor’s degree programn andan upswing. we aren’t even op main campuses on the front page. We tried our best and every other posed to the name change. What we’re saying is that maybe it can be held off for when the week we were in the newsroom juggling our busy schedule to produce college is in a better position financially and the state economy is i a newspaper for you, readers, to inform you of what is going on. Just keep in mind, compared to other community college newspapers, we are one of the best, and we try to cover things outside of BCC. Well, my time here is up. I have been here for three years, and now, it is time to move on. There will be two editors taking my place, Bruno Niccoli, Sports Editor, and Kevin Rosenberg, Copy Editor. I know they will do a good job and cover BCC for the students, faculty and staff. I jOHNAmerica WILSON isn’t really a Christian nation will miss you all. Most of all, I would miss my mentor, adviser Jennifer STAFF WRITER and almost one percent Islamic- was moving along with ownership Shapiro. If it were not for her, I would not be where I am. I would like identified. of land. Whether it was the Bible, to thank Chris Cutro for his input on making the paper better and the When the annual income of It is true that in any religion the Baptism, the beheading, or the pictures clearer. Also, to Dr. Barbara Nightingale for helping me to be your household clearly states to there are the fundamentalists and booty, the one aspect guaranteed a better leader and helping me get scholarships, and other teachers, I you that there’s a definite chance the casual observers, the Bible by the conquerors of the New have, and I cannot keep naming them because there is a long list of on NOWHERE being your thumpers and the “I go to church World was that all is guaranteed teachers, students and faculty I would like to thank/ miss. Most of all, I destination as far as generation on Easter and Christmas; isn’t in the name of Christ. will miss The Observer. I have seen the paper get better each year, and movement is concerned, you that enough?” people. However, That’s why in these days with I have seen the college grow from the time I have been here. I will not turn to Jesus for justification and is the United States of America the presidential election Hillary forget where I began my career. I started here at BCC, and it did open comfort. absolutely Christian in nature? Clinton can have somebody doors for me. Take your time to be on campus and realize the benefits When your peaceful idyllic Hell No! in her camp find a picture of that BCC has to offers students. Remember to follow your dreams, do life in the suburbs is torn asunder How can freedom of religion Barack Obama in the traditional not let anyone bring you down, and motivation leads you to your desti- by the menage-a-trois of Second exist when minorities who are not wear of a Somali elder and have nation. Keep reading the paper and good luck to all. I wrote something Amendment rights, teenage Christian arouse more suspicion the Bible thumpers scared by for all the graduates and future graduates. It was a song but I cut it angst, Pfizer-induced despair than a Jesus fearing Klan member mentioning his intangible ties to down to a poem. It’s called Moving on. and the blurred divider between and a rowdy Aryan National Islam. Never mind the fact that entertainment and reality, Christ Supremacist who loves Christ he is a member of a well-known These are the last days of the week. is always around with open arms. and his “white” robes? church in Chicago or that Mrs. These are the moments to share with each other When it’s election time in We’re Christian when it Clinton is opportunistic to be a Before we say good-bye at the same time and moment. any political theater and your supports our interests. NY Senator just for the delegate Keep thinking about those times that we shared heart is waiting to be tugged by Speaking of interests, when it number she wouldn’t have in her How I wish to go back there. a politician whose fingers know comes to the money, how can it own state. The insinuation of him Everything is changing it is so confusing, how to work the avenues of be forgotten about the Masonic not being a Christian and him Where do we go from now homosexuality and the sanctity of symbols and biased assumption wanting to be president when all What are we going to be like in the future marriage, best believe a quotable from the daddies of the country? previous were bearing the cross Those were the days when we used to trust each other featuring “Our Lord Thy God” Christianity is so prevalent in (when advantageous) is enough These are the times to share and remember the past. will be popping off. the States that even in the times to get the Southern Democrats There are the nights I reminisce of what happened, This usage of Christianity as of the colonies Founding Father clutching Christ Clinton as the These are the times to share a Staples’ Easy Button to get the Benjamin Franklin can suggest savior for 2008. As the change in our lives begins to move on. masses in line (when the tenets the line ANNUIT COEPTIS (God Republicans use the same tactic These are the times to stick together. of the Patriot Act aren’t good has favored our undertaking) when they can’t use patriotism as These are the days that would last forever, enough) doesn’t surprise me one be on the dollar bill. Everyone a leverage. Before we move along in our own pathways. bit, for it’s obvious that when it in the room (some slaveholders In the end most Americans Keep thinking about you and me, how would we be? comes to Christianity, the nation who diligently went to church on are Christians at convenience. Things come across my mind, itself uses it rather than immerses Sunday) naturally assumes the For some people, it’s all they’ve Why do things change. in it. Father of Christ, not Allah nor known, like cave dwellers. For Would it be better if there were no change at all According to data from the Yahweh as the god Mr. Franklin others it’s even trendy, like reading So there is no more saying good-bye? American Religious Identity is speaking of. the Kabbalah (a Judaic text) when These are the times to open up that yearbook Survey (ARIS), in 2004, See even in the colonial times Madonna shone a Ray of Light To sit there and reminisce of each year. close to 80 percent of the US when the land was used as a on it. Will the Holy Spirit or full These are times to remember your enemies, Sincerly, population identified themselves dumping ground for those outcasts bottles of that Beefeater gin hold our good friends and the good times. Heather Dulman, as Christians. In the same of the traditional Christian when the recession really hits and Moving on, moving on Editor-in-Chief survey, about one percent of the practices and whatnot, from foreclosures become as common population is Judaic-identified Acadia to Argentina recruitment as bullets in Iraq? May 12, 2008 opinion The Observer 19 Parking head in What happened to real Hip-Hop? Kevin Gilyard at least they could craft a well didn’t even amount to a gold brings headaches contributing writer thought out song, flip a story, and album. People like me are more use clever metaphors, similes likely to purchase albums so I fail officials wrote me a ten dollar fine My older brother introduced and other literary devices. The to understand why record labels for back in parking. me to Hip-Hop when I was creativity is nearly obsolete. aren’t trying harder to win us I believe that was an unfair around five years old. As you Needless to say, I was surprised back. After all it was us “hardcore gesture on the campus safety can imagine, I didn’t fully grasp when I opened up the March 22 rap fans” who pushed Outkast’s officials. I mean it’s the first day of the content of the subject matter issue to find an opinion piece “ATLiens” to platinum status off school! According to the campus at that time. All I knew was it claiming that Hip-Hop needs the of their smash single “Elevators”. safety official, “there are signs all sounded good and singing along diversity Soulja Boy Tell Em We gave Nas a double platinum over the campus,” so they told me while the MC was cursing made brings to the table. There has plaque for his thought provoking when I tried to voice my opinion. me feel particularly rebellious. I been an endless array of those song “If I ruled the World” I also told them that I’ve been would steal his CD’s and vibe for types of dance songs for a few featuring Lauryn Hill. In fact, we back in parking everyday of the hours on my cheap chipped away years now, and if anything, it’s were responsible for the whole fall 2007 semester and they told RCA walkman. only fueling the lack of diversity mid 90’s era when rap ruled the me I was very lucky that I didn’t As I grew and began to in today’s mainstream rap, which charts. Record sales are now get a citation. understand what my favorite is hurting the whole genre more extremely low, in part because And that very same day and up rappers were spitting through the than it’s helping it. Sure it may of downloading, but also because osborne till now I see numerous students two inch reel, I truly fell in love attract some pre-teens, but in the record labels are too busy focusing

angela who back in park without a with this art form. The descriptive end all it does is further alienate on marketing segments that are

By o By citation posted to their window. stories, metaphors, rhyme fans who started listening to rap more likely to download. How unfair is that? patterns, social commentary and well before the year 2000 (or In short, hardcore rap fans P ho t I understand that as a campus the incredible variety of styles is hardcore rap fans as stated in are fine with Soulja Boy. There Sign posted on South Campus. safety official they have a job to what kept my ears glued to the the opinion piece), and forces us have always been those types protect the students, faculty, staff radio, my walkman or stereo. to branch out into other musical of rappers whether it was Kid n Ashley Moncrieffe and visitors of the BCC campus. Now everything sounds more genres. Play, Biz Markie, or whoever else Contributing writer “Sometimes I back in park or less the same. Everyone is a Moreover, the mainstream you can think of who just made because it is easier to come out gangster, hustler, choreographer audience Soulja Boy attracted fun music. The thing is, they used When it comes to parking, the space when I’m done, and I’m or some kind of to co-exist with other MC’s some of you prefer to park straight less likely to be in a fender bender combination. To who had different styles, but in, otherwise known to campus with another student. I’m glad the make matters now that medium has all but safety officials as Head in parking campus safety is here to keep us worse, they all talk disappeared. You can’t be or some prefer to back in park. safe but sometimes they can take about the exact in club mode 24/7. There’s Some may think it is easier to just it a little too far,” said education same thing. Yes, 10 Hurricane Chris’s to pull right into the parking space, major, Keisha Elliot. Jay-z and The every Common. That’s not while others may think back in Students beware of where N o t o r i o u s diversity. It’s about parking is their preference. you park and how you park BIG were time Hip-Hop brings According to physical therapist because you may end up like h u s t l e r s some balance back to major, Joshua Honore, “I don’t me, with a citation. Keep in t u r n e d the art form. see the big deal of not allowing mind “any student who fails rappers, but students to back in park. I hardly to honor a citation by the end knew we were not allowed to of an academic term, will have back in park.” his or her grades withheld; also Some of you may see the transcripts and future registration sign Head in parking only in the will be withheld until all debts are parking lots in Green and White. paid,” stated in the traffic rules I knew I didn’t when the first day and regulations book provided by Balance the club hip hop images courtsey of of school started for the winter BCC to all students. amazon.com with the art. semester, and the campus safety A skinny double standard editor-in-chief Philippe Buteau Like a colleague of mine said, you aren’t flattering heather Dulman staff writer thin people when you compare me to a broom- Section Editors CONTRIBUTING writers stick, Skeletor, or tell me to eat some McDonald’s. Layout Editor Staff Writers Kevin Blackmon Heather Cooper Allow me to paraphrase what Donald Joseph Because we all know McDonald’s is the answer to Philippe Buteau Gina Ferro Copy Editor “DJ” Qualls said once on Late Night with Conan being thin. Kevin Rosenberg Jerilyn De Los Rios Ian M Ford O’Brien. There’s a Haitian phrase at called “zo popè” (I Sports Editor Buzz Lamb Kevin Gilyard Bruno Niccoli “People won’t dance around calling a fat person spelt it phonetically) which basically means “bones D’Andra McIntosh Ashley Moncrieffe Central Chief ‘fat’, but they’ll come right up to you and tell you of a doll.” Wow. Jessica Beans Igor Mello how skinny you are.” Sure there are words and phrases to describe Opinion Editor Alexa Sandoval Layout Staff Angela Osborne No truer words have been spoken, well maybe. overweight people that are much meaner, but how Anthony Sedley Melissa Correa Qualls’ point, which is mine as well, is that feelings many people, really, go right up to an overweight John Wilson Adviser Adviser’s assistant are kept in mind when addressing overweight person and say that they’re as big as a house, or Jennifer Shapiro Chris Cutro people but don’t seem to come into consideration what have you? for people at the opposite end of Now ask yourself how The Observer is a bi-weekly consolidated newspaper produced by students of the spectrum. You Calling many people will say Broward Community College. The editorial office is located at South Campus, For example, “overweight,” nonchalantly, “Wow man Bldg. 68-268, 7200 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024. Bureau Offices me Skinny? are located at North Campus, 1000 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek, FL, that word alone is proof. Instead you’re really skinny.” 33066, and Central Campus, 3501 SW Davie Rd, Davie, FL. The Observer can of just “fat” it’s “overweight.” But Because I’ve lived 20 also be reached by phone at 954-201-8877 or e-mail at instead of referring to me as “thin” years without knowing [email protected]. or maybe “underweight,” it’s just that, thank you sir. straight-up “skinny.” This isn’t meant to be Letters to the editor are encouraged. The writer’s name and phone number must Once in Publix an older woman a sob story, just a way of be included and the letter signed. Unsigned letters will not be accepted, but re- told me that I didn’t have to worry putting the spot light on quests for anonymity may be honored at the editor’s discretion. Letters must be about calories because I was “as the double standards typed and not exceed 300 words. The Observer upholds the right to edit for style skinny as broom-stick.” Oh, thank To show the gravity of or length or to reject publications of letters deemed inappropriate. you Miss. I’m so glad that you it I’ll end with this: My attached arms to a piece of wood sister once told me that For information concerning editorial policy or advertising rates, call 954-201- 8035. not two inches across and said there’s a chance for skinny that was me. I wonder how she guys like me, because she Opinions expressed in this publication are those of the writers and do not neces- would’ve felt if I said, “You don’t saw an attractive one that sarily reflect those of BCC students, staff, faculty and administration. have to worry about calories either, day. you’re not long for this world.” 20 The Observer Special MAY 12, 2008 Relay For Life

Gina Ferro Contributing writer Technology. those walking and running for says Ellingham. He has always Society. People who wish to Luminaria are paper bags the cause help raise money for financially contributed to the contribute can still do so until Broward Community that are filled with sand to the American Cancer Society. cancer society, and is doing so June 30. “Last year two BCC College was the proud host of weigh them down in which a Senior Professor of English at this time in the name of his wife students were given scholarships the American Cancer Society’s from the American Cancer Relay for Life. The event took Society,” says Denkhoff. It is an place on April 11 beginning at 10 opportunity for the community a.m. and lasted until 10 p.m. at to come together to support a BCC South Campus. The event great cause. “Having the Relay is usually 24-hours to convey for Life on our campus gives me that “Cancer never sleeps.” an opportunity to become more However, since it is BCC’s first personally involved and also to time hosting, it was conducted help increase awareness of the over a 12-hour period. The need for more knowledge and lake at the campus was lit by research for all types of cancer hundreds of luminaria that were so there can be more survivors,” purchased in remembrance of says Ellingham. a loved one lost to cancer, to In honor of those winning represent someone fighting the their battle, there was a disease, or celebrate the life of survivor dinner that was hosted someone who has won their by Alpha Delta Rho chapter battle with cancer. of Phi Theta Kappa. The food The relay began by the was donated by Nicks Bar and participating cancer survivors Grill on Hollywood Beach and names being called and the dessert was donated by announcing the type of cancer Lackmann. Hopefully BCC they had and how long they will be asked to host the even have been a survivor for. They again next year since “the relay got a sash to display over their was a great success. It took a unique shirts and began the Brenan Doak helping to place the luminarias around the lake. Photo by Bruno Niccoli lot of work from great people to first lap. The next lap was by put together an event like this,” the caretakers of the survivors. small candle is placed in. The BCC, Dr. Pat Ellingham, lost and a fellow faculty member according to Denkhoff. “It gives the survivors a public light given off symbolizes the his wife to cancer. She battled who is a survivor. To make a contribution, chance to say thank you for hope and perseverance of breast cancer for 17 years. “She Fifteen teams were formed contact Cindy Denkhoff at being there for me,” says Cindy those battling the disease. The accepted what life gave her and 20 survivors participated. [email protected], or log Denkhoff, Senior Executive pathway around the lake was with more grace than I think The relay raised about $ 12,000 on to http://events.cancer.org/ Assistant of Information decorated with the lights as I, or most people, would have,” for the American Cancer rflcollegeanduniversitiesfl.

One-third of all cancer deaths in the United With the research and funding from the States could be prevented by following American Cancer Society, billions have been a healthy diet and maintaining a healthy invested in cancer research, and a total of weight. 40 society-funded researchers have won the Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon, Nobel Prize.

initiated the American Cancer Society Relay More than 175 colleges and universities for Life in Tacoma, Wash., in the 1980s. nationwide participate in the College Against In 1986, 19 teams participated in the first Cancer (CAC) program. relay event in the Stadium Bowl. A total of If you want to donate go to www.relayforlife. $33,000 was raised. org/relay/ More than 4,800 Relay for Life nationwide For more information call at 24-hour toll- events are full-filled, overnight and up to 24 free number, 1-800-ACS-2345. hours.