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ON PAGE 4 ON PAGE 6 ON PAGE 10 ON PAGE 18 ON PAGE 20 theobservernews.blogspot.com Classes begin at new Miramar West Center Bella Riccitelli that the new campus will have Carlos Lopez, assistant of Managing Editor is state of the art, and will be South Campus President Dr. S. updated in a timely manner. Sean Madison, speaks fondly This includes not only the of the Miramar West Center. The newest addition to computers, but the labs and In fact, Lopez said, “If I was a Broward College’s (BC) chain smart-boards as well. On top of student majoring in business of educational centers will all of this, some of the classes, or supply management, be opening this fall for BC courses and degrees are fast- I would definitely attend students. paced and accelerated. this center. It is new and Located in Miramar, the Similar to all of the centers refreshing.” Miramar West Center will that BC has, student life and With all of the features that offer fast-track classes degree student resources such as the Miramar West Center programs that focus on: supply financial aid, admissions, offers, it is also U.S. LEED chain management/logistics; registration and advising certified. business; supervision and offices will also be on this Miramar West Center. Photo Credit: Ed Luna/Broward College The center had to go management. campus. through the Board of Trustees, Although the newest center The Miramar West Center West Center has been spread Considering all of the special purchase land, as well as many focuses on business and will also have a bookstore, amongst the BC community in features that the Miramar other factors that added on to management majors, general Subway and student clubs on a variety of ways. West Center will possess, it the lengthy process. However, education classes are offered, campus. Aside from word of mouth, is placed very strategically the keys to the doors were too. Donna Henderson, Dean of the information has been to work best for BC students. handed to BC officials on Aug. Based on recent studies, Partnership Centers, is very broadcasted over the radio, With a building that has 1. Miramar is one of the fastest- passionate about the new flyers, the BC website and 89,000 square-feet, it is The doors to the Miramar growing communities. center. Instagram. sharing its space with FIU. West Center will open to Aside from that, businesses “We will continue to increase Furthermore, counselors That way, when students the students when the fall in the city of Miramar will enrollment,” said Henderson. and advisors at BC are participate in the 2+2 semester begins on Aug. 25. partner with the Center to “Our intended goal is student advertising and advocating the program, which is when they work with graduates for career and academic success...There new center. complete two years at BC opportunities. are no cons about the Miramar Al Smith, Dean of Business and then transfer to a local The Miramar West Center West Center. Everything about Affairs on South Campus, feels university, they will be in the has some special features that it is great,” said Henderson like the Miramar West Center same building throughout other centers of BC do not. Advertising for the Miramar is going to be very “vibrant.” their educational experience. For example, the technology BC graduates earn higher then other grads Jonathan Fernandez ida, with more than 200,000 higher than graduates with are employed. For students who want to Copy Editor A.A. degrees being conferred A.A. degrees who are in the la- “They are employed because spend less than two years in between the academic years bor market.” they have the desire and moti- career preparation, there are 2006-07 through 2010-11. The Associate of Science vation to do well in their cho- CTE programs such as Post- Broward College (BC) grad- According to the report, the (A.S) degree program and oth- sen career area as well as the secondary Adult Vocational uates are amongst the highest median first-year earnings of er Career and Technical Ed- fact that they have received Certificates (PSAV). PSAV earners in the state, according BC graduates with A.A. De- ucation (CTE) programs are an excellent education while are noncollege-credit, ca- to a report released by the De- grees is $27,712, surpassing designed to prepare students at Broward College. The Col- reer-training programs that partment of Economic Oppor- the $26,504 statewide median who are planning to seek im- lege works hard to establish vary in length and intensity tunity (DEO) and the collab- and landing in the top five of mediate employment follow- industry relationships by of- depending on the career. Me- orative effort of several state first-year earnings among 28 ing graduation. fering students internships dian first-year earnings of BC agencies and the research other colleges. BC graduates with A.S. de- while they are taking classes graduates/completers with group College Measures. “One area the authors of the grees ranked first place with and many of our programs PSAVs rank first with $53,366, “Broward College was rated article continually point out is median first-year earnings provide students with hands- compared to the statewide me- number one in first year earn- ‘the degrees and certificates of $49,970, surpassing the on experience helping them dian of 34,628. ings for students graduating students earn, and where they statewide median, $45,060. to gain the skills they need to The authors of the report with an A.S. degree and num- earn them, matter,’” said Law. Additionally, the three most do the job before they are even heed that “higher education ber one in the state for first This is true, considering that popular A.S. Degree programs employed,” said Law. has many benefits besides year earnings in PSAV pro- the median first-year earnings Paralegal/Legal Assistant, It is important to note that greater success in the labor grams. In addition, Broward of graduates with bachelor’s Emergency Medicine Technol- “students completing the A.S. market; nonetheless, students, College was ranked in the top degrees and A.A. degrees is ogy-Paramedic, and Nursing degree are more likely to be their families, taxpayers, and five for A.A. degree first year lower than graduates of many have median first-year earn- found employed in the state policymakers should know earnings,” said Renée Law, other degree and certificate ings of $35,572, $68,164 and than graduates with A.A. de- more about the economic re- District Director of Career & programs. $54,076 at BC, respectively. grees who are in the labor turns on their investment of Technical Education at Bro- According to the report, In other words, BC graduates market,” the report states. time and money in the pursuit ward College. “graduates with an associ- have the highest first-year Once again this is partially due of postsecondary degrees.” The Associate of Arts (A.A.) ate in science (A.S.) degree median pay in the Paramedic to the fact that it is assumed degree is designed as a path- have median earnings that field, and rank second in the that A.A. students’ intentions way to the Bachelor’s degree are more than $11,000 higher Nursing and Paralegal fields. are to obtain a bachelor’s, un- and is the second most com- than graduates with bachelor’s Furthermore, 84 percent of BC like A.S. students who seek mon degree granted by Flor- degrees and almost $20,000 Graduates with A.S. degrees employment after graduation. 2 Briefs August 19, 2014 Seahawk News: What’s happening at BC? BC presents Visual Arts and Design Academy BC ranks among top 20, graduating Hispanic students Broward College launched to the VA&DA are required Broward College ranked as Hispanic males. they need to become success- its new Visual Arts and Design to submit a portfolio of 15- one of the top 20 colleges in Broward College also ranked ful in and out of the class- Academy (VA&DA), located 20 recent visual works of art, the nation for conferring de- sixth in the nation for enroll- room.” on Central Campus. along with a written artist Slated to begin in August, statement, which will be grees on Hispanic students, ment of undergraduate His- Hispanic Outlook in Higher the VA&DA is the first of its reviewed and determined for according to a survey con- panic students with 12,754, Education’s Top 100 rankings kind in Broward County. final acceptance by BC senior ducted by Hispanic Outlook in representing 34 percent of are based on data gathered Although the program is art faculty jurors. Higher Education. overall enrollment of students from the National Center for open to all students pursuing This intense, highly selective an associate of arts degree and competitive program only The findings are based on at Broward College. Education Statistics. in visual arts, unlike the admits 30 students a year. the 2012-13 academic year, “Broward College is hon- For more information traditional enrollment process when the College awarded ored to be recognized for our on the rankings, visit for BC students, applicants 1,973 undergraduate degrees diverse student body and a hispanicoutlook.com. to Hispanic students, an in- growing number of Hispanic Hispanic Outlook in Higher crease of nearly 34 percent students attaining their de- Education is a magazine South Campus Upcoming Event: from the previous year, earn- grees,” said Broward College published bi-weekly that September 19 @ 9 pm: Simply Rob ing Broward College a ranking President J. David Armstrong, informs college students, of 16 nationally. Jr. “This recognition exempli- organizations and community- General Admission: $10 During that same year, His- fies our commitment to sup- based corporations of matters Location: Performing Cultural Arts Theatre panic females earned more porting a diverse community, Hispanic students encounter Broward College South Campus than 1,000 degrees, while and providing our students on college campuses. nearly 800 were awarded to with the support and services

Free college readiness courses offered at BC Phi Beta Lambda win awards from national conference Broward College Online readiness to handle college- is offering a free, self-paced level work, this free course Congratulations to members Campaign are: Madison are Dieunor Michel and course for individuals looking can help to build mastery and of Phi Beta Lambda on Guintoli, Jade Jaime and Reshma Thomas. to brush up on basic reading, confidence. winning awards at the National Fernanda Pires. Sixth place winners of writing and math concepts. For more information, visit Leadership Conference held in Fourth place award winner Business Ethics are Christina Whether a student http://www.broward.edu/ Nashville, TN on June 24 to in Impromptu Speaking is Braga, Genesis Nobrega and is preparing to take a academics/online/Pages/ June 28. Brian Barcelo. Mara Vega. standardized placement test, Free-College-Readiness- Second place award winners Another fourth place award or simply wishing to determine MOOC.aspx. in the Integrated Marketing winners for Financial Services and improve his or her WHC Student Life events for August: 8/26: Bottle Decorating, Student Life Table and Club Rush @ 10-3, Breezeway

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If interested please attend one of three Orientation Sessions Wednesday 8/27 at 4:00. Central Campus, Building 9, Room 109. Thursday 8/28 at 4:00. Central Campus, Building 9, Room 105. Friday 8/29 at 1:00 Tigertail Center Events include: Scholarships South Florida Job Fairs SPEAKING Available August 20: 2014 Sales and Management Expo DEBATE INTERPRETATION 6 pm-9pm @ Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek: 555 NW To find out more email [email protected] or go to Facebook Broward College Speech and Debate Team 62nd st, Ft. Lauderdale or Twitter @bcspeechteam August 21: Miami Herald Sales, Business Development and Marketing Job Expo 6 pm-9pm @ Holiday Inn Coral Gables: 1350 S. Dixie Highway, Coral Gables

4 BC News August 19, 2014 Barnes & Noble takes over campus bookstore Ana Cedeno He also ensured that the North Bureau Campus students’ book orders will be handled by a capable company. Chief “They are professional,” and they “manage over 700 With fall semester quickly college bookstores around the approaching and summer at country.” last nearing its end, Broward Additionally, Masforroll College (BC) students have confirmed that students will begun the arduous journey of be able to work in the Barnes going back to school. & Noble, and that “many of Now comes the tasks of the employees who worked for registering for classes, finding Broward College bookstores the best schedule to coordinate have joined Barnes & Noble with their work and social college stores.” lives, and of course, getting Barnes & Noble College their books and supplies; with Bookstore began operations at the last task comes long lines all campuses on July 1, 2014. at the bookstore and the all too The Barnes & Noble stores familiar search for a red vest, will be situated in the same as students seek help finding locations that the Broward the books and supplies that College bookstores were will carry them through the before. school year. Hours of operation have yet This semester, however, to be announced. students might find For more information, themselves g­oing through this students can drop by any in a different setting. Photo credit: Frankie Rosso/ The Observer campus bookstore. Broward College will be sporting a new feature this the Broward College bookstore Administration. Some of the which students obtain their coming fall. closed early July. changes to the bookstores books and supplies. Students will be getting their A few days later, it was were a long time coming, and Some of the benefits of books from a different place revealed that this was done the change in bookstores was having a Barnes & Noble than they would expect. to give way to a Barnes & a business decision; although, bookstore include an As they walk towards the Noble bookstore, which will be not much else was said on the integrated shopping cart. familiar grounds of Broward taking its place as the college matter. “When you register, you can College, students will be bookstore. Students, both those who click over and your books can surprised when they find a “Changes are beginning now, use financial aid and those be selected for shipment or in- very familiar bookstore in and a comprehensive plan will who do not, will be able to store pickup,” said Masforroll. place of the Broward College be developed after the Fall purchase their books without He added that students will bookstore they are used to. semester ends,” said George any problems, the same way “experience a dynamic retail After subtle hints, such as G. Masforroll, Associate they have in the past. The environment,” as well as a selling nearly everything on Vice President of Auxiliary change in bookstores will have “greater quantity of textbook discount during the summer, Services and Bookstore no effect on the process by rentals.” Doctor Who enthusiasts have their own club

Ana Cedeno Broward Central Campus and North Bureau Campus will be open to he public. Chief “I love it when people show up,” Lobuzova said when asked about her favorite part Broward College will be of the Doctor Who club. sporting a new club this “I had no idea that there coming term. A Doctor Who were a lot of whovians in club will be added to the list Broward College. We got this coming fall term. about 20 people once which The club is fairly new, with was amazing.” only a year of existence; and For more information about was formed last fall by its the club visit its web page former president who recently at http://bcsoc.wordpress. graduated, Yekaterina com/doctor-who-club/or Lobuzova visit their facebook page at “We had meetings in the https://www.facebook.com/ fall and in the spring, 15-20 pages/Dr-Who-at-Broward- meeting in total,” she said College/225818114234881. going on to explain about the The first meeting of the fall club’s origins. “First it was Members of Broward College’s Dr. Who Club during one of their meetings at Central Campus. Ana Cedeno/ The Observer semester will be on Aug. 29 part of the Social Sciences at 12 p.m. in building 1, room Club, but we became our own 171 on Central Campus. The club.” screening will be New Earth. Lobuzova was approached While a new president has According to Lobuzova, Lobuzova revealed she already by Lulrick Balzora, Dean, been chosen the club is still the meetings usually consist had eight meetings planned as Academic Affairs to be looking for a treasurer, as well of a screening of an episode well as an event in October. president of the Dr. Who Club. as a Vice President. from Doctor Who with “We are planning a “I came into his office and he Rather than be sad about her food available followed by Halloween party with the had a T.A.R.D.I.S. mug And leaving Lobuzova is instead a discussion relevant to the Honors Institute,” she said, I said you’re a whovian,” she planning for the future. “I’m episode. adding that this was not said recalling her recruitment. thinking of starting another According to Lobuzova, the first time this happened “He said, yeah, we’re starting a one,” she said, adding that the most debated discussion having had a Halloween party club soon do you want to be a FAU also didn’t have a Doctor was on who was the favorite last year. part of it?” Who club and that once she doctor, as fans had divided Since some of the food was When she was president, remedied that she wanted to loyalties especially concerning sponsored by the Honors Lobuzova was in charge of “coordinate events between the tenth and eleventh doctors. Institute for past events, scheduling the meetings, FAU and Broward College and “You could start a war with the Honors Institute and choosing the episodes and maybe make one big event.”. who’s your favorite Doctor,” The Doctor Who club will topics of discussions, and Now that the fall semester is she said before revealing what collaborate again in the fall. handling the activities and starting, they will be resuming her side in the schism was. The Haloween event will fliers for the club. their meetings. Concerning the fall semester, be held in the cafeteria of 5 BC News August 19, 2014 In-state tuition granted to Veterans

Frankie Rosso discharged veterans. Editor-in-Chief With more and more veterans turning to seek higher education upon returning This fall, military veterans home every day, the demand who want to attend college in for in-state tuition has become Florida, will have something a prominent component to to cheer about with the recent the growth of degree-seeking passing of HB 7015. The bill students on a national scale. grants any veteran, honorably Twenty-four out of 50 states discharged from the armed have state laws providing forces of the United States, student veterans an in-state classification as an in-state residency waiver, providing student at a university, state not only more professionals or community college, within in the workforce, but an influx the state of Florida. and benefit to our economy. “I am glad that now I don’t “I left to South Carolina have to worry about paying out when I joined the Army of state fees just because I’ve and had to stay there for lived at my station in another three years. When I came state,” said Brian Mosely, a back home to Florida and 32-year old Air Force Veteran registered at Broward College, and Biology major from Miami I was charged out of state fees Photo credit: http://www.medaillenews.com/ Dade Kendall Campus. “It because I had not been living wasn’t fair to us, especially here for two consecutive years. 26.2 percent. will waive out of state tuition Mike Prendergast, executive the Florida natives that come This law really helps other Now that degrees are being fees for honorably discharged director of the Florida right back home after we’re student veterans like me. Now, offered at a more affordable veterans,” said Gov. Rick Scott. Department of Veterans’ discharged. So I’m glad that my tuition is cut in half,” said rate to honorably discharged “I am pleased to also sign this Affairs said, “Waiving out-of- the financial burden is lifted.” Army Veteran and Broward veterans, Florida will be legislation that will help our state tuition fees for returning Currently, Florida’s Veteran College Communications appealing to a new crowd and veterans find employment and veterans has been the primary population sits at 1,606,758. major Gary Powell. providing a service to veterans expand career opportunities focus of Florida’s collegiate When the bill was passed According to 2013 from other nearby states that for veterans and their spouses. veterans for several years. in both California and Texas, population estimates from the have not passed the law such We are working to be the most From expanded education their veteran demographics United States Census Bureau, as Oklahoma and Mississippi. military-friendly state in the benefits and veterans’ skyrocketed. Florida’s population is These states have not passed nation, and this is another step outreach to enhanced hiring As of today, Texas houses 19,552,860. With the passing legislation at all, whereas to support our brave men and preferences and improved 1,611,660 veterans while of the new GI Bill - H.B. 7015 states such as North and women who serve our nation.” access to services, this California houses a whopping on March 31, 2013, Florida South Carolina are currently With more employers remarkable legislation signed 1,952,910. can expect an influx of student undergoing the legislative providing jobs that require into law today truly means Between all three states, veterans as well as a rise in the process to pass it as law. a higher degree or certain Florida is the most veteran there are 5, 171,328 veterans job market. “My top priority is to create certifications and credentials, and military friendly state in residing; that’s 23 percent of The percentage of persons jobs for Florida families, and Florida’s job market will grow the nation.” the entire Veteran population age 25-plus with a Florida’s since every good job begins and expand on its basis of the where in-state tuition is Bachelor’s degree or higher, with a great education, I am need of higher education. currently offered to all between 2008 and 2012, is proud to sign H.B. 7015 that Retired Army Colonel Broward’s new logo hopes to unify students

Jonathan Fernandez Copy Editor

BC Student Life departments have established a new logo for Student Life and Student Government. “We’ve worked really hard to do this, and I’m excited it’s finally happening,” said Carlos Parra, the Director of Student Life and Development at BC’s A sample of the new logo which is featured on a BC Student Life van (top) and the redesigned Student Government logo (bottom). Photo Courtesy of Student Life South Campus. “Before, each campus was responsible for its than UM’s 16,000 and FSU’s location over another. And came to a consensus on the professional and college sports own branding—we never had a 41,000 combined student despite the interconnectivity new logo. The logo features teams, and has worked with united brand identity.” estimates, according to 2011 between every campus, the college mascot, a soaring the National Hockey League According to Parra, in the and 2013 data respectively. by providing distinct self- Seahawk and sports the BC and the National Basketball past, Broward College has “How can a student connect sustaining centers, BC colors: navy blue, silver and Association. emphasized and allocated to an institution if it doesn’t inadvertently sacrifices a white. Several hundred t-shirts and much of its resources on have a brand it can identify global identity, and each It was created by Torch flash drives have been printed. other crucial things such as with,” Parra said. “We want campus is perceived as a Creative, a graphic design The merchandise will be sold affordability, accessibility students to take pride in the different entity rather than a company centered in Dallas, starting Fall Semester under and academics, but branding BC brand.” collective Broward College. Texas. Torch Creative has the label “Seahawk Swag.” hasn’t received as much Every BC campus strives to Every Student Government developed designs for attention. provide similar resources at body and Student Life “If you look at other well- each location, in part to provide department focuses on their known Florida universities— easily accessible education. All specific campus’ needs, but UM [University of Miami], FSU campuses have an Admissions obtaining this “united brand [Florida State University]— office, a Financial Aid office, identity” was a collective people immediately know a bookstore, a Student effort by the Student Life them by brand. Orange and Government body, their departments of each campus, green is UM. But BC isn’t as corresponding Student Life and now there is a unifying identifiable, even though we Department, etc. By doing symbol for BC. have more students,” Parra so, each campus becomes an After numerous pencil said. independent entity that can renderings, digitizing BC serves over 68,000 provide all of the needs to a processes and color schemes, students annually. This is more student that can attend one the Student Life directors 6 BC NEWS August 19, 2014 A letter from your fellow Editor-in-Chief A little bit about me, I am local community and have Frankie Rosso of Dominican-Italian decent, been highly involved Editor-in-Chief third of four children, and on campus since my a first generation college enrollment. Hi there, Seahawks! My student. I thrive on name is Frankie Rosso and I graduated with honors developing future I’ll be your Editor-in-Chief for from Miramar High School leaders everyday by the 2014-2015 Fall semester. (Go Patriots!) in June 2011 making my motto my Being the quirky person that I and I am currently studying personal ambition: am, I’m very excited to bring a broadcast journalism with “my ultimate goal fun, interactive twist to the pa- a minor in leadership is to help students per this year. Look forward to development. graduate as my column being everything I plan on pursuing my productive positive but ordinary and expect to bachelors in radio and TV leaders who will read about topics you probably broadcasting at Florida in turn, make a never imagined. International University (FIU) difference in our Good journalism means ev- and my masters in leadership society through erything to me and if there’s development at New York their work, values, one thing I care about it’s that University (NYU). and service to the your eyeballs can appreciate I consider myself a highly community.” what they’re reading. motivated student who My biggest point My staff and I are excited loves to share my passion of of pride was when I to keep our Seahawks in the serving the community and founded and served “know” about campus events building future leaders with as President of the as well as the world outside others, and to be honest, Sister to Sister club, of our BC walls. I hope you all I have Broward College to an organization are as excited as we are for this thank for that. I constantly that shares and year’s publications! volunteer in initiatives in my promotes support, empowerment, “my ultimate goal is to help networking, encouragement and students graduate as productive successful role modeling Frankie Rosso positive leaders who will in turn, to Broward College Central Campus female students. to serve my college community weeks—our goal is to ensure make a difference in our society Though this is my last in this capacity as I approach all of our fellow Seahawks stay semester as a student here at the time where I get to flaunt “hip” to what’s new right here through their work, values, and Broward College, I plan on my cap and gown! Be sure to in Seahawk nation. making it an unforgettable pick up an issue every two service to the community.” one and I’m happy to be able -Frankie Rosso Students create nonprofit organization

Marie Wisa Beauge beginning and have seen how Staff Writer it has grown. Among them is Debora Davey, the principal of College Academy is home to College Academy. some of the most intelligent “I could not be prouder of and innovating group of the College Academy students students. who have truly embraced Located on the Hugh Adams college life,” said Davey. “A Central Campus of Broward major part of college life is College, it provides juniors recognizing that you have and seniors the formula and a role to play in this world. practice to soar like a Seahawk. Not just when you finish your Its dual-enrollment program degree, but now. The EAST with Broward College provides community service project is a students with the necessary great example of how College credits needed to graduate Academy students work with a high school diploma together to create a solution and an Associate of Arts (A.A.) through service.” degree. “Through EAST, the The students have every students provide tutoring possible resource to increase and mentoring to local their potential and experience. elementary schools. This They are encouraged to do shared experience has created what’s right, get involved on deep bonds among the College or off campus and even start Academy students and helps something new if they have to. The logo of Broward College’s College Academy. Photo Courtesy of The College Academy them see that they can make a Inspired by the idea difference in our community,” of reaching out, creating make a positive impact in the from their children. Instead, students; however, they Davey said. something new, and making an world. They remember that I believe that as a community must meet the following Although still new in the impact, four students started while being in aftercare as an we should work together to requirement. They may join community, EAST has a plan the not-for-profit student- elementary student, tutoring help students reach their goals at the end of their sophomore to grow. based organization that came was an area that needed and maximize their abilities,” year or during their junior The founders have hope of to be called EAST. assistance. Parents would have Nikrooye-Asli said. or senior year. Tutors must adding three more elementary EAST is a nonprofit the responsibility of helping EAST currently includes have a 3.25 GPA and must be and high schools from the organization created by four their children; however, they four elementary schools: Nova in good standing with their Broward County and Miami high school students to provide would juggle their busy days Eisenhower Elementary, Nova school and community. Dade sector. free tutoring to elementary with work and home. Hiring a Blanche Forman Elementary, The community has seen and middle school students tutor would be an option, but Davie Elementary, Margate effects since the program within aftercare programs. tutors are expensive. It was Elementary and two high started. The unity among the The initial founders of EAST, with that kind of mindset that schools, College Academy College Academy students and Karina Garcia, Tatiana Garcia, EAST came into existence. and Atlantic Technical High their community and peers Clarissa Kwan, and Eshrat “Working parents shouldn’t School. has magnified. Within the Nikrooye-Asli, wanted to have to pay for tutors because The EAST organization community are people who their work keeps them apart is open to all high school have paid attention since the 7 BC News August 19, 2014 A professor with a true passion for students Ana Cedeno it combined her interest in closed last year, Gnaizda- North Campus Bureau psychology with her calling Gilson found herself leaving to help others. “I knew before sooner, getting laid off. Chief I graduated that that’s what I Two months later, she wanted to do.” was contacted by Francisco Whether a student is right Gnaizda-Gilson attended Gonzalez, Associate Dean on out of high school graduation, Stetson University, earning North Campus, and started or trying to find their way a Bachelor’s of Science working at Broward College. through a degree later in in Psychology, before After working at North life, no one can escape the earning a Masters in Mental Campus for a year, Gnaizda- confusion that comes with Health Counseling at Nova Gilson was given a permanent college. Southeastern University. position in Coral Springs From registration to finding Afterwards, for five and a Academic Center where she the right classes, college half years, Gnaizda-Gilson has worked for three years. dealings are a confusing worked as a mental health Gnaizda-Gilson is also a part process for every student. counselor in the Broward of the Chamber of Commerce It is also a process that County School Board, helping Education Committee, Melanie Gnaizda-Gilson severely emotionally-disabled where she gets to meet the knows by heart, and one she teens and young adults, representatives from local helps every student that walks something she said she really high schools in Coral Springs. through her door with. Melanie Gnaizda-Gilson Photo Credit: Alejandro Giraldo enjoyed. Although she loves helping Gnaizda-Gilson is the Senior student,” she said. “It helps us help for the students to be able “It was very interesting. I people, Gnaizda-Gilson is no Success Specialist at Coral build a good relationship with to be open about asking for would do crisis intervention— idealist as she explains her Springs Academic Center. them.” help.” counseling. I would also help feelings on students who don’t “I do admission, registration, This is something Gnaizda- “I always wanted to help students who got kicked out of get to walk. advising and success plans,” Gilson feels is key to her work. people,” said Gnaizda-Gilson their home school.” “I’ve learned in my years said Gnaizda-Gilson. “We’re “Students want to ask when asked about her work. That job served as that there’s only so much you here to make sure you get questions when they have She had a keen interest preparation for what she can do if people don’t want into college easily, that you’re a relationship with the in psychology since her high would later do at Broward to help themselves,” she said. in the right classes and that advisors,” she said. “When I school days. There, Gnaizda- College. “You do your best and that’s you’re passing your classes.” make a relationship with them Gilson volunteered with What really helped was “the it.” Unlike other campuses, they come to me first.” children in need and did peer transition support that I gave When asked about her where admissions, registration “I start off as just being a counseling, helping other the high school students who favorite part of the job, and advising are all handled good listener—ask questions students. were graduating and looking Gnaizda-Gilson said, “I like by different departments, and make sure I understand “We did group sessions at either technical programs helping students get to their Gnaizda-Gilson is in charge where the student is coming where we would talk about or colleges,” said Gnaizda- graduation day; when they get of all of the aforementioned from and what they need,” said our feelings and how to help Gilson. excited about it, I get excited departments at the Coral Gnaizda-Gilson. “I’m honest others,” she said. “At a college level, basically, about it.” Springs Academic Center. with the students. I’m upfront It was thanks to this that’s what I do here.” When students succeed, “I might start and finish with them, so they trust me… experience that she was able Although Sunset School, “I have a sense of the whole process with one Trust and connection are a big to find her career choice, as where she previously worked accomplishment.” BC partners with lynda.com

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Bella Riccitelli able to call for help,” said Managing Editor Wright. “Knowing that there will be With the safety of students an extra way to call for help in becoming a worrisome an emergency while at school problem throughout schools makes me feel safer, especially in America, the Department with everything that has been of Safety, Security, and happening in schools lately,” Emergency Preparedness of said BC student Tal Bendahan. Broward College has taken On top of this, the telephones extra steps to help prevent will not be able to be dialed danger in classrooms. by anyone else other than the After seeing tragic events Safety Department. on the news such as school Peter Agnesi, associate Vice shootings, faculty and staff President of Safety, Security, of BC voiced their opinions and Emergency Preparedness in the previous year about (SSEP) and former Chief of their concern for safety in the Police, is very proud of what school. the safety team has developed. Mike Wright, Captain of “The emergency phones are Campus Safety, said “The the most efficient and effective faculty brought this up in way to communicate,” said 2012.” Wright, who worked Agnesi. at Florida International Although BC already alerts University for over 25 years, students if an emergency was the coordinator for the occurs through an emergency project and aided in bringing interruption system on Emergency phone that will be placed throughout classrooms. Photo Credit: Mike Wright/BC the idea of emergency the computers, and by text telephones to life. messages and phone calls, emergency on the BC website. BC’s Information Technology, working on a project that will Once numerous meetings the new emergency phones “The website is very the school has ordered and also help ensure the safety of were held and lots of provide an “additional mode of important for students,” said already started programming students, faculty, and staff of departments were contacted, communication,” said Agnesi. Agnesi. over 700 phones. BC. the Department of Safety, As if those structured plans “We plan to keep the Additionally, PowerPoint This project will include Security, and Emergency a dispatch system that will Preparedness decided it was have cameras and operators best to include a top-of-the- “We plan to keep the emergency plans answering the emergency line form of communication phone calls for every campus. when danger arises. updated.” To spread the word about the Within the next fiscal year, new emergency telephones, almost every classroom on -Peter Agnesi the BC Helpdesk sent out a every campus, including the college-wide email to inform Miramar West Center, will emergency plans updated,” presentations will be shown at students, faculty, and staff. have emergency telephones. aren’t enough, the Safety, said Agensi. orientation, and a test will be Furthermore, the SSEP These telephones will Security, and Emergency On the website, students will conducted three times every Department will work closely automatically connect to either Preparedness also features a find help for fire plans, health year. with the marketers of BC, campus safety or 911, and can surfeit of videos and guidelines plans, safety plans, and much Similar to the emergency and “provide an emergency only be used for emergencies. for students teaching them more. telephones, the SSEP flip chart with guides in every “We want the students to be what to do in case of an With a great deal of help from Department is currently classroom,” said Wright. 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Damian Gordon reading this while laughing cable/wireless providers and that this had nothing to do enforcement. South Bureau Chief with a monocle and top hat, a venture capitalist who has with wanting more money. I -Consumers are entitled to but other consumers will money invested in some of be-…hold up, these mobsters connect their choice of legal Big corporations have an feel the effects of this bill if these companies. This can be have come to collect my laptop. devices that do not harm the image of being mustache- it’s passed, not only in their considered worrisome because Alright, I’m now finishing network. twirling, tie the damsel on wallets but also in the way they it’s like having an inmate run the article on a computer that -Consumers are entitled to railroad tracks villains. That’s consume content. a prison or a beauty pageant still uses Microsoft Windows competition among network not fair, except when the The internet is basically a contestant be her own judge. It 98. providers, application and companies help project these service providers, and content perceptions on to themselves providers. when they do things like The Open Internet Order compromising net neutrality. of 2010 added regulations to Earlier in the year, the further support net neutrality Federal Communications such as transparency, no Commission (FCC) proposed blocking and no unreasonable new rules that would allow discrimination. internet service providers To sum it up, Internet Service (ISPs) to charge internet Providers (ISP) cannot block companies, like YouTube, for lawful content, all users be faster lanes. treated equally and providers This creates a two tier must disclose their network system, basically meaning management practices. there will be a slow lane for It’s no secret that less and those who don’t pay and a fast less people have been watching lane for the companies willing television. to pay. People’s entertainment and Telecommunications information mostly comes lawyer, George Foote, from the internet these days. BC student Eric Smith commented on the matter of free market; companies like also doesn’t help that Comcast Hypothetically, if this law slow and fast lanes by saying Facebook can be overtaken by a is the second biggest buyer of shared his thoughts on the passes, sites like YouTube, people should think about it as newcomer because everything government influence behind issue: “It’s injustice. I don’t Amazon or Facebook could a “fast lane for everybody and is on a leveled playing field. defense contractor Northrop believe it’s fair that we can become like HBO is to a hyper speed lane for others.” The bill, however, could not Grumman. be charged to have access to television, and users would As sweat drips down their only create monopolies, but Earlier in the year, Netflix certain sites. At the end of the pay for a ”premium” package face, everyone has that look— also make it harder for smaller was in negotiations with day people are trying to get to to get them. when they see another person websites to prosper. Comcast and other cable/ the money,” said Smith. So far, over one million casually walking by in the For example, Netflix could phone providers, and during The FCC set four principles individuals have voiced their express lane at Disney World, pay a premium for their that time, Netflix had a for an open internet in 2005: complaints to the FCC about as they stand in line with the content to be streamed more sizeable drop off in download -Consumers deserve access the issue. others who paid good money reliably at a price other newly speeds until an agreement was to the lawful Internet content It may not be too late to to get in too. formed companies might not reached. of their choice. voice your own opinion by Imagine if the internet was be able to afford. If the bill is passed, -Consumers are entitled going to FCC.gov/comments, like the lines at Disney World President Obama appointed occurrences like this could to run applications and use [email protected] or every day. The people that Tom Wheeler as the new head happen more often as the cable services of their choice, dearfcc.org. think this sounds great, are of the FCC who also happened companies play hardball. subject to the needs of law to be the top lobbyist for the I bet my laptop right now Trying to prevent the spread of Ebola Kyomarys Figueroa used in major hospitals in Staff Writer the US will prevent spread of #Ebola here,” tweeted the Director of the Centers After contracting the of Disease Control and Ebola virus in Liberia due Prevention (CDC) Dr. Tom to helping Liberian patients, Frieden. two Americans named Kent The CDC has been actively Brantly and Nancy Writebol monitoring the patients and have been flown into Emory watching to see if anyone else University Hospital in Atlanta. has contracted the disease Both are in isolation units within American boarders. and being treated with The results have come back experimental serums, since negative, the newer patients there is no known cure for have just been diagnosed with the virus or a vaccination. malaria. The disease symptoms “There is zero danger to the include fever, nausea and U.S. public from these [two] hemorrhaging. cases or the Ebola outbreak in The treatment Brantly and general,” said Amesh Adalja, Writebol have received still an infectious disease doctor at hasn’t determined whether the University of Pittsburgh their lives have been saved or and a member of the public it has slowed down the illness. health committee of the This serum is a cocktail of Infectious Disease Society of antibodies that are capable of America. blocking the virus. In this case, it is the The drug has only been tested possibility of an Ebola on monkeys, but the testing epidemic has Americans has had positive outcomes concerned. because the monkeys have all However, the Ebola virus has lived. a very small chance of infecting Since the patients caught Americans. Additionally, the infectious disease in West President Barak Obama Africa, there have been more announced that officials will than 1,800 cases of infection be searching for signs of Ebola and 887 of those people have in travelers before they leave died in Nigeria, Guinea, to Africa and when they arrive Liberia and Sierra Leone. back in the U.S. “The standard, rigorous infection control procedures The Fresh Guide to Being a Freshman Leaving any school to start a new one can be a difficult process for anyone, especially when it’s the transition from high school into college. While college is the number one place to expand knowledge, leaning the ins-and-outs of being a freshman is essential. GOOD PLACE TO STUDY

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Article by Bella Riccitelli ORGANIZE STUDY GROUPS Design by Jonathan Fernanez, Bella Riccitelli 12 Sports August 19, 2014 Coaches of BC receive full-time position Kyle Rambo night,” said BC’s Athletic as BC’s Women Soccer Head ahead of us, but we will catch Broward are on year to year Sports Editor Director Robert Deutschman. Coach (but considers it her them,” said Deutschman, who contracts based on their “Broward College considered first because it is the first she is is in his fourth year as Athletic performance just like the As a college continues to stopping the athletic program signed to a full-time position), Director and also spent 11 other employees at Broward,” grow and succeed, the athletic five years ago but decided to is expecting a good season years as BC’s men’s baseball said Deutschman. “We hope program of the college seems do things, and do things well,” both on and off the field for head coach. to have all eight of our sports to follow. said Deutschman. her student athletes. Another main focus of BC’s to have a full-time head coach With Broward College’s (BC) BC’s competitors around the “I want what the pros have, athletic program is getting within the next few years with recent success of being named state, such as Polk Community but on a budget. If we’re other teams and leagues to use softball and baseball being the one of the top ten colleges College and Eastern Florida creative, we can make it work,” the newly built soccer stadium next sports in line.” in the nation, the athletic State College (formerly said Ruiz-Rosario. on South Campus for games Broward College is department is making steps to known as Brevard Community About two and a half and tournaments. attempting to change the way improve. College), have been steadily years ago, Ruiz-Rosario was “The soccer stadium is not their sports program operates For the first time in BC’s signing head coaches to full- contacted by the BC soccer done yet and our next goal is and “there is a lot more of the athletic history it has signed time positions. program about joining the to improve facilities so that word ‘winning’ when we talk,” head coaches of the varsity The only two year college in staff but backed out and went they are up to standard with said Deutschman. teams to full-time positions. South Florida to have a soccer on a different path. the soccer stadium,” said The next few years will tell The first head coaches to be program is BC. Ruiz-Rosario has played in Deutschman. whether full-time head coaches signed to full-time positions “We felt soccer had a local semi-pro leagues as well The big schools, such as the and improved facilities will are women’s soccer head great opportunity given as coaching in local youth club University of Miami, Florida lead to more success on and coach Vicky Ruiz-Rosario, the community,” said leagues. State University or University off the field for BC’s student and men’s soccer head coach Deutschman. “It made good “I see our team on the bottom of Florida, have athletic athletes. Munga Eketebi. business sense to start with of the growth curve and I want programs that are revenue “We’re in the business of “Full-time head coaches soccer because we would be to beat Eastern Florida State generating rather than competing and providing are essential because they able to gain some immediate and Polk Community College,” Broward’s athletic program a great education. We’re have seven days a week in the ground in that sport.” said Ruiz-Rosario. that is strictly funded by the fortunate the college position, rather than working Ruiz-Rosario, who is “Eastern Florida State college itself. chooses to invest in us,” said in the day and coaching at starting her second season College has about two years “The full-time coaches at Deutschman. 2014 women’s volleyball season schedule:

Aug. 18: Saint Thomas University Home 7 p.m. Aug. 26: Palm Beach State College Home 7 p.m. Sept. 4: Palm Beach State College Home 5:30 p.m. Sept. 4: Ave Maria University Home 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5: St. John’s River State College Lake Worth 1 p.m. Sept. 5: Polk State College Lake Worth 3 p.m. Sept. 6: Florida Memorial University Home 2 p.m. Sept. 16: Eastern Florida State College Home 6 p.m. Sept. 18: Indian River State College Fort Pierce 6 p.m. Sept. 23: Palm Beach State College Lake Worth 6 p.m. Sept. 24: Northwood University West Palm Beach 7 p.m. Sept. 26: Florida College Avon Park 3 p.m. Sept. 26: Pasco-Hernando State College Avon Park 5 p.m. Sept. 27: St. John’s River State College Avon Park 9 a.m. Sept. 27: South Florida State College Avon Park 11 a.m. Sept. 30: Miami Dade College Home 6 p.m. Oct. 3: Embry Riddle Aeronautical UniversityDaytona Beach 7 p.m. Oct. 4: Santa Fe College Tri-Match Gainseville TBA Oct. 9: Eastern Florida State College Melbourne 6 p.m. Oct. 10: Webber International University Home 7 p.m. Oct. 14: Indian River State College Home 6 p.m. Oct. 16: Palm Beach State College Home 6 p.m. Oct. 21: Miami Dade College Kendall 6 p.m. Oct. 31: South Florida State College Home 7 p.m. Nov. 5: Webber International University Home 7 p.m. 13 Sports August 19, 2014 Soccer team hopes to improve from last season

Bella Riccitelli Championship all in their first Managing Editor season of play. Eight of the players from Eastern Florida State College With the men’s soccer season came from the Broward, right around the corner, newly Miami-Dade and Palm Beach named coach, Munga Eketebi County area. is ready for a victorious season With practice held every for his BC soccer team. single day, the soccer team Eketebi’s journey to Broward covers everything there is to College was a far one as he was do during a soccer practice; born in Zaire. Eketebi was ranging from cardio workouts then raised and educated in to everything else. Belgium and Switzerland. “I want the team to be ready When the time for Eketebi to win and to be ready to be to decide where he would competitive. They have to be be playing college soccer he competitive, and they have to decided to take his talents to play to win,” said Eketebi. Clemson University in South Broward College will open Carolina until a friend told him its season on Aug. 19 at 7p.m. about Florida International BC’s David Jaramillo attempts a shot in a game last season during the two win season. Courtesy of BC’s website on Judson A. Samuels South University. The diversity and Campus against Trinity tropical setting was too much Baptist College. to pass up and Eketebi chose Eketebi. full in taking over a team that three times in October, two of to go to FIU. This season, Eketebi, went 2-3-2 and only scored which are at BC’s home field “It is a pleasure to be back,” who has won national one goal in the team’s final on South Campus. said Eketebi. The first full- championships for soccer, is four games. These games will determine time head soccer coach at expecting only winning games The team also lost both their whether BC will make the Broward College, Eketebi, has from his soccer team. conference games against rival NJCAA playoffs. played soccer throughout his “To mentally prepare my Eastern Florida State College It will not be an easy task whole life. team, I will tell them to step by a combined score of 5-1. with Eastern Florida State “Soccer is the number one onto the field to win. Play to BC will have a chance for College finishing last season sport in Europe. There, it’s win,” said Eketebi. redemption when they play with a 13-1-2 record and the normal to play soccer,” said Eketebi will have his hands Eastern Florida State College NJCAA Southern District BC’s spring sports look forward to next year

Kyle Rambo degree and we had one of our her play in singles and doubles competition her senior year. Upcoming Soccer Games Sports Editor players drafted into the major league first year player draft,” “As a passionate, competi- tive junior and collegiate ten- In sports, as one season said Bizier. Robert Cancio, a utility nis player, it’s been a longtime ends for a team, the planning dream of mine to have the op- and preparation for the next player for Broward’s baseball team was selected by the Ar- portunity to lead and encour- - 8/19 Trinity Baptist College 7 pm season begins. Broward Col- age a team of players to realize lege is approaching athletics izona Diamondbacks in the st their unlimited, never-ending in a whole new perspective 31 round of the Major League Baseball draft. growth potential,” said Hall, -8/21 At Warner University 5 pm this season. who was named BC’s Tennis BC has already signed two Cancio pitched in 11 games last season for the Seahawks in Coach in 2009. full-time head coaches, wom- The tennis team looks to add en’s and men’s soccer, for the which he struck out 30 batters -8/24 Trinity College 1 pm in 15 innings. on to their success of last sea- first time in school history. son and getting over losses by Broward College’s baseball The women’s tennis team had a more successful 2014 “putting matters in perspec- squad is one team that end- tive and always reflecting on -8/27 At St.Thomas University 4 pm ed on a down note last sea- campaign than BC’s baseball team. the constructive practices we son. The team lost six of the need to instill before our next last seven conference games The team finished with a 6-4 record and placed 4th out of battle – then implement it 8/30 Barry University 3 pm played and had an overall re- during our next practice,’ said - cord of 9-15 in the conference. 6 teams at the FCSAA Tour- nament at Sanlando Park in Hall. “There are a lot of small Broward’s athletic program things we’ll do differently, like Altamonte Springs (the top 3 make it to the NJCAA Tour- is making steps that improve -9/6 At Andrew (Ga.) College 4pm just setting up the schedule a its staff and facilities in hopes little different. But ultimately nament). The Lady Seahawks finished th19 in the final NJ- that it will lead to more victo- we feel confident that we’re ries on the field. Only time will doing what we need to do,” CAA Rankings. All five of the -9/7 At Darton State (Ga.) College 12pm teams the Seahawks competed tell whether this formula along said BC’s Head Baseball Coach with high academic standards Benjamin Bizier. with during the season also made the rankings with the with student-athletes will The baseball season at Bro- show more postseason success -9/13 At Andrew (Ga.) College 4pm ward College was not all bad Florida State College of Jack- th in the long run. news as 12 of the Seahawk sonville (4 ), St. Petersburg th players received scholarships College (7 ), and the State th to go on and play baseball at College of Florida (8 ) were four year universities. ranked higher. -9/14 At Jefferson (Miss.) College 10am All were Broward College “I anticipate 70-80 percent graduates which included sev- of my current roster to return en pitchers, two infielders, two for next season,” said BC’s outfielders, and one catcher. women’s tennis coach Marle- -9/20 At Ave Maria University 1pm “Our season ended with a na Hall. little disappointment because Hall earned a Bachelor’s we didn’t achieve all the things Degree in English and Com- we wanted to, but ultimately parative English at Barnard -9/21 Webber International University it was a success because we College at Columbia Universi- moved all of our sophomores ty where she was also honored on to 4 year schools to get their as MVP of the tennis team for 14 Entertainment August 19, 2014 More than just cosplaying at Supercon Victoria Watson Some of the other rangers, Staff Writer two of the cast members of the show “Spartacus,” and the This year, the Miami Beach members of the show “Game Convention Center held a of Thrones,” and many others massive convention called were there as well. Supercon on July 3 to 6. Aside from cosplay, Supercon is a convention Supercon also entertains where fans of anime, cosplay, gamers. comic books and lots of other Gamers at Supercon can fandoms come together. play video-, PC-, and/or With so much to do and so arcade games allowing them much to see, there’s a little the chance to try out new titles. something at SuperCon for On top of this, gamers at everyone attending. Supercon can even compete What a lot of people find against others for fun, and it’s to be one of the best parts of all free. going to SuperCon is meeting With all of this happening at numerous people with the one place, there’s also a dance same interests as each other- and costume competition for even interests that may seem cosplay, where people can Supercon guests stand on stage for the costume contest. Photo credit: facebook.com unpopular. either join to compete or sit and friendly faces of fellow there are some helpful tips to failed him or her. It is even possible to meet in the audience and enjoy the cosplayers and fans. I also be remembered. Additionally, take extra cash and greet stars of fandoms, or show. really enjoyed the wrestling For those who intend to for merchandise and food. maybe even childhood shows. At Supercon, there is also panel,” said Genesis Camacho, make their own cosplay, Supercon sells items from For instance, the voice a wrestling match where who attended. be prepared for costume favorite series and fandoms, and puppeteer of Big Bird attendees can either enter or In addition, Supercon offers malfunctions. so there are opportunities and Oscar the Grouch from watch. unlimited arcade games, In the case that it does occur, to bring something home “Sesame Street” were present The idea of the wrestling along with free films and just look out for the Cosplay that will help the memory of at this year’s Supercon, as match is so that the people at demonstrations such as kendo. Medics, which are people who Supercon live on. well as the Yellow Ranger Supercon can watch characters For people planning on are at Supercon that will help The next Supercon will be from “Mighty Morphin’ Power go up against one another. attending the next Supercon, anyone whose costume has held in June of 2015. Rangers. “I loved the atmosphere Volunteering at Supercon gets you in for free Ana Cedeno different categories that are North Campus Bureau available. Chief “I volunteered for several departments,” said Justin Lalk, a Broward College student, With the excitement and one of the volunteers to dying down from this year’s sign up. “But was chosen for Supercon, it isn’t often that the Film Festival department.” people think about the work Some of the departments that goes into putting together that Supercon offers to a convention. voulnteers include: Guest Since last semester, relations and hospitality, members of the Anime Club event photography, the comic at Broward College have book department and anime talked about volunteering for department, and pre-event a convention. promotions. This year, I, along with After filling out the other members of Broward volunteer form the director of College, volunteered at Florida the track that was applied for Supercon 2014. will contact the volunteer and Volunteering basically let he or she know what their means that the person schedule is. volunteering offers help for After figuring out what days ten hours during the Supercon Photo Credit: facebook.com they are needed, volunteers convention. report at the registration table wasn’t a fairly big motivator,” the workload for volunteering said about his experience While some of the volunteer and sign in. said Cubbin, about the reason would be like, “You’ll either volunteering. departments require someone “It’s almost like a job,” said behind his volunteering. “But be checking badges, checking Lalk also said that while with an experienced past, most Toby Cubbin, who started I honestly wanted to help out weapons, or whatever your the task of being the house departments simply request an off as a volunteer and is now and see the show flourish. boss tells you in order to keep manager seemed daunting, “it up-beat, trustworthy person part of the staff at Florida Supercon was my first actual the con running smoothly,” turned out to be much simpler, who is not only dedicated, but Supercon. “In the sense that convention so I always want to said Cubbin. and it was great meeting so creative as well. you listen to your boss. see it do well.” Although some of the many people.” Additionally, volunteers Cubbin also added, “But The days that the volunteer departments might need Lalk, who plans to volunteer must wear a T-shirt that you will be interacting with is assigned depend on the volunteers to have certain again, said one of his favorite identifies them as Supercon parts of volunteering was 2014 volunteers during their “knowing I helped make this entire shift. S “I’d be lying if the free pass wasn’t a fairly giant event such a memorable Similar to most job outlets, moment for the thousands of Supercon requires their big motivator” people who came across the volunteers to be at least 16 country just to be there.” years of age. -Toby Cubbin While Supercon won’t come After the ten hours are done, other people who are always department that the volunteer skills, for most of them all that around for another year, other the head of the track that the interested in the same general signs up for, as well as the is really need is to be able and conventions such as Animate volunteer is helping gives the things that you are.” person that is in charge of the willing to help. Miami are in the works and volunteer a voucher, which is Cubbin works at the cosplay area. The early deadline for accepting volunteers. then presented to the check department, the part of the However, there is usually a signing up to volunteer is May For more information in desk where you first signed convention that is centered minimum of ten hours. 1, with the regular deadline about Florida Supercon in and get a refund for your around the competitions Aside from the hours falling near June 1 and the late and volunteering, visit ticket. held during the four days assigned, volunteers are free deadline falling near June 20. floridasupercon.com Volunteers are able to of Supercon, where he to enjoy the convention like “I was nervous at first choose what fields they want volunteered for a year. any other attendee. because I have never really to help out with from the “I’d be lying if the free pass When asked about what volunteered before,” Lalk 15 BC News August 19, 2014 Monumentour lives up to expected hype

Damian Gordon jokes to telling stories of how South Campus Bureau 10 years ago, they went from Chief opening up for Fall Out Boy, to headlining a tour with them

now. With streamers, pyrotechnics Williams even brought and a whole bunch of flashing up a fan to sing a verse from lights, the Monumentour “Misery Business;” everybody definitely lived up to its name. supported the young girl as Rock bands Fall Out Boy and they sang along with her. Paramore have teamed up for This got the crowd more a tour that intends to give their hyped and they felt more like fans a night to remember. a family Williams had been The masses lined up mentioning throughout the at the gate of the Cruzan night. Amphitheatre in West Palm Sometimes performers are Beach. The event started at 7 just filling space with chatter p.m. with the opening band, between songs, but this felt like New Politics, playing a sizable every word or story she uttered set. helped build to the next song, I was in the lawn area; this is as well as the atmosphere. one of the few times where the A friend who looked up the back section might have been Paramore Photo Credit: Redbull.com set list complained how they better than other areas except were playing more songs than for the first row. my arms and legs started as soon as Patrick Stump sang and the chords of “Saturday” they were supposed to. Everyone could have had a moving all over the place “am I more than you bargained started to play. Every other fan in the great view laying on the grass (might have looked like a for.” Fire appeared all over venue had no problem as (or blankets) if they chose, seizure to others). It was no surprise that the the stage, and there was they cheered; this is one of and there was more space for Fall Out Boy led with the crowd could sing verbatim less singing this time as the the first times “encore” wasn’t dancing. rock anthem “The Phoenix,” every line of their smash hit crowd started to dance like screamed because virtually Paramore came out and and the air was electric as the punk song. it was the end of the world. every song was played. started off with one of their song got the audience pumped This band knows its fans Marking the first time these As the set came to a close, newer hit singles, “Still Into for what was next to come. want to hear the oldies and two bands are going on tour Paramore ended with a bang You,” and the crowd ate it up Surprise guest Lolo arrived delivered on that front. together, Fall Out Boy and and took everyone to church as they cheered and even cried. on stage help sing “Just One They also served the newer Paramore proved that this with the soulful “Ain’t it The playlist was a good Yesterday.” fans by playing the melodic show was anything but small; Fun.” My dance movements mix on songs ranging from She made a surprise summer anthem” Young it was truly a monumental up to that point ranged from the classics like “That’s appearance earlier in the Volcanoes,” a song that gives event. swaying side to side and head What You Get” into newer evening when she came out to a feeling like you’re in camp bobs. songs like “Fast In My Car.” sing her Panic! At The Disco again eating marshmallows When that song came on, Lead singer Hayley Williams feature, “Miss Jackson.” around a fire. I must have caught the Holy knows how to work a crowd, “Sugar We’re Going Down” The last song was fitting as Ghost or something because and she went from cracking took fans down memory lane Friday night came to a close The Fray leaves their mark in South Florida

Jennifer Beardslee standing, the shorter members Radi of the audience struggled to see and many of them decided Staff Writer to stand on their chairs. This only furthered the issue The Denver-based American by prohibiting others from rock band, The Fray, being able to see. Although announced their nationwide security made them get down tour on their website on April from their chairs, it was 3, 2014. evident that the view was a The tour is titled after their problem for many audience fourth and most recent album members. “Helios”. There were many positive It only took a few months for aspects to the Hard Rock Live the band to make their way to though. South Florida and on July 22, The small arena made 2014, they performed at the for a more intimate concert Hard Rock Live; a venue at the experience, and the sound Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in quality was fantastic. Hollywood, Florida. Considering that issue, the The concert began at 7:30 audience still lingered after p.m. with Oh Honey, a folk- the band bid farewell and of pop duo from Brooklyn, and course the band members was followed by Barcelona, an reappeared in mere minutes to indie-pop band from Seattle, The Fray Photo credit: thefray.com finish off an already amazing Washington. concert. The opening acts were However, he quickly CD, except better, much better. top, but still intriguing: color They played more favorites everything that they should disappeared behind the The whole crowd swayed changing rods, and the back like “Never Say Never” and the have been. curtains and left Barcelona to along, singing every word in screen illuminated a beautiful first single from the “Helios” Their music was light and finish their set. perfect harmony. variety of colors. album, “Break Your Plans.” familiar-feeling. The screaming fans You could feel the energy and It was simple yet brilliant, Even with my complaints Barcelona had songs that welcomed The Fray with open the effect the music had on the ideal for The Fray. about the view, I would go see were easy to sing along to and arms as they started out with a fans throughout the concert; My complaints are with the this show again and again. their strong vocals hyped up slower, newer song. a mixture of excitement and venue. The energy generated from the crowd. They transitioned from comfort radiated from the The view, for the price, was the fans and the band alone They were a perfect newer hits like “Hurricane” to audience. less than satisfactory. made the experience a night to complement for the band to older fan favorites like “Over Their set list was so diverse The problem with the view remember. follow. My Head (Cable Car).” and they dispersed their songs was the seating arrangements. Luckily, Isaac Slade, the lead During the opening, Isaac They also performed the just right. The main floor didn’t have singer, left the audience with Slade (lead singer of The Fray) chart-topping “How To Save A Playing new and old, upbeat different levels or risers, and hope for the future by saying even came out and sung with Life”. and slow, not like the typical although there were seats, that as long as we keep coming Brain Fennel (lead singer of It was a surreal experience high school homecoming DJ. everyone was standing. This to the shows, they will keep Barcelona) both teasing and to hear it performed live. The lighting on stage wasn’t is to be expected at a concert. them coming. reviving up the audience. It was like listening to the over-bearing, or over-the- However, since everyone was 16 Entertainment August 19, 2014 American Horror Story airing soon

Ashley Lokken to be big and bright and brash Brewer, Kathy Bates, Angela Central Bureau Chief and campy the way ‘Coven’ Bassett, Jessica Lange, Dennis is. Other years it’s going to O’Hare, Gabourey Sidebe, Wes For all “American Horror be dark and brooding, like Bently, and there are rumors Story fans,” buckle up your ‘Asylum’ was. I guess I would Neil Patrick Harris will be seatbelts because creator Ryan put Freak Show half-way in joining as well. Murphy is taking “American between the two,” Landgraf “My favorite characters Horror Story” watchers all for said. are voodoo queen, nan, and another dark and twisted ride. Murphy wants to take it madison montgomery,” said On Nov. 6, 2013, FX back to the more gruesome Elisa Fisher. “I hope sarah announced that the show had atmosphere, like season two paulson, jessica lange, and been renewed for a fourth “Asylum.” emma roberts come back for season. It was revealed that “Freak this season.” “American Horror Story” Show” will be based in Jupiter, If you are a diligent first aired in 2009 entitled Florida in the 1950s. “American Horror Story” “Murder House” and captured “If you look historically what fan, you will realize that the the souls of millions all over happened in the year 1950, creators are quite genius. the world. there’s some more clues in The wonderful aspect of this show is that every season is “We try to do the opposite of a brand new story line, so if viewers want to start watching what we’ve done before” but haven’t seen seasons one through three they are -Ryan Murphy absolutely fine. The show is unlike any “I definitely the new season other show on television, and that year,” Murphy said. “It’s is going to be as great as the feels like a deeper and more a period piece. We try and do others,” said Fisher. complex horror film. the opposite of what we’ve Adding, “Ryan Murphy is a “American Horror Story” done before. Jessica Lange twisted genius,” said Fisher. is more than just the actual has already started practicing However, if you ever get her German accent so I’m very “So excited to be playing Bette AND Dot this season. Two heads are better than bored between classes, horror; if you look closely one!...,” said Sarah Paulson. Photo credit: Twitter.com within each season, you will excited.” studying, or everyday life recognize secrets and very The show will be “centering and want to binge-watch a could sometimes surprise him until we’ve seen it executed,” important life lessons. around one of the few new show, I would definitely when he turns in a completed said Landgraf. “He’s a guy Unlike last season (“Coven”), remaining/operational freak recommend to start the show. with a specific point of view.” “Freak Show” will be “less shows and its family-like previous seasons. You won’t “Having worked with Ryan The cast that has so far campy and glamorous,” said cast of characters as they do regret it. now for 10 years, and I think been revealed to the public FX CEO John Landgraf. whatever it takes to keep the I’m pretty good at reading includes: Sarah Paulson, Landgraf said the scripts fall fledgling business alive,” said scripts, I often don’t fully grasp Evan Peters, Emma Roberts, “in between” the last two Alicia Lutes of nerdlist.com. the tone of what he’s going for Frances Conroy, Jamie editions. “Some years it’s going Landgraf noted Murphy

18 Opinions August 19, 2014 Future Graduate Intolerant gay activists

Damian Gordon People are multifaceted gay rights movement today – Problems South Bureau Chief beings, and one view on hounding our opponents with a certain topic does not a fanaticism more like the You either die a hero or represent that person as a religious right than anyone you live long enough to see whole. else – then count me out. If we yourself become the villain. How many people that are about intimidating the free Those words are spoken by voted for Obama also knew his speech of others, we are no fictional characters, yet they stance against gay marriage better than the anti-gay bullies are true to situations in real until 2012? who came before us,” Sullivan life. Does he seem like a bigot? said on his blog, The Dish. Gay activists may be turning His views and beliefs Running people out of town into the thing they live to fight changed since he got elected is not how you change their against every day, intolerance. back in 2008. opinion; their views can be Earlier in the year, former Gay activists are supposed changed with other more civil

Frankie Rosso then afterwards you begin Editor in Chief to imagine similar things So I’m at that point in my happening in your house? Like life where I’m thinking about that famous scene every horror two things: who am I and film has when the medicine where am I going? No, I’m cabinet door is closed, a scary not talking about that weird monster, killer, or person is stage in your life where you go standing right behind them. to middle school and start to Ever closed your medicine figure out your body parts and cabinet door and imagine the start to wonder “who you are.” same thing happening to you? I’m talking about that If this has never happened to Photo Credit: http://conlibe.wordpress.com moment that’s very similar you, then clearly I’m the only to when you’re a senior in weirdo at BC. Firefox CEO Brendan Eich to preach tolerance, but this actions. high school and your mind Anyway, thinking of the resigned from the company situation just showed the Have an open dialogue with can’t help but wonder “what future is very similar to this. after it came out that he opposite of that by persecuting the person. Put down the now?” Yes, I’m talking about You begin to imagine the all donated $1000 in favor of the this man because his personal pitchforks and keep trying that bitter-sweet moment we the hypotheticals: the good, anti-gay Proposition 8 back in beliefs don’t coincide with the until they understand, even if all fear yet look forward to; the bad, and the ugly. 2008. activists. they don’t agree. graduating college. About 100 “what if” Leading up to Eich’s It should be noted that Everyone is their own Oddly enough, your last questions begin to pop up in resignation, OkCupid CEO Mozilla Firefox doesn’t ban individual, and this incident semester in college takes the your head and you start to live and co-founder Sam Yagan, any homosexual content from doesn’t speak for all gay rights same toll on you that being a in the future rather than in greeted Firefox users with a its browser. activists. senior in high school does. You the present. Thus causing my lengthy message to use other We are in an era where Movements can be started at begin to think of the future, original thought: who am I web browsers in protest of audiences, and the people that the drop of a hat these days. what career path you plan and where am I going? Eich. discriminate against them are Look at Kony 2012 where on tackling, and your grades I know I am Frankie and I’m OkCupid left a statement: looked down upon. people blindly advocated a ‘actually’ start to matter. going to be a sports broadcaster “If individuals like Mr. Eich Ten to 15 years ago that topic they knew nothing about. My senior year, it literally someday. But where would I had their way, then roughly statement would have been The fight against gay pained me to think about work? When will I get there? saying bye-bye to my What challenges will I face on pragmatic schedule: wake-up, the way? Servant leadership “...We are no better than anti-gay go to school, softball practice, is important to me, how am I and then return home. Now, going to create change? I actually have to work, pay I’m only one semester away bullies.” bills, build credit, and do from the next step in my “grown up stuff”. Pgh! Just the collegiate career. Leaving the thought of it leaves a bad taste nest (literally….because I’m a -Andrew Sullivan in my mouth. Seahawk), means adjusting to 8 percent of the relationships reversed. marriage is a losing one, and Lucky for me, coming to a new environment, new job, we’ve worked so hard to bring Writing this, I knew I was more and more states are Broward College (BC) made new location, new faces, and about would be illegal.” going to be on thin ice. supporting marriage between that scary transition much of course new challenges. This is a very powerful I almost just wanted to say same sex couples. smoother. But I’m finding I’m up for that challenge statement, except it leaves out forget it and write about a cat This vocal minority of myself in the very same place I but I only have four months the section where its own Sam video or something, but this is people is becoming smaller was in when I graduated from to prepare and just thinking Yagan donated $500 to an a topic that needs to be talked and smaller with every year high school. Not only thinking about how much is really anti-gay candidate, Rep. Chris about. and it looks like soon same about who am I and where am about to change only strikes Cannon, in 2004. We don’t always agree with sex marriages will be in every I going, but thinking about one word in my head: yikes! Cannon voted for laws like each other’s thoughts and state. how I want to spend my last Even though I’m just banning family planning decisions. No matter what the cause semester in college before I transferring to a university for funding in US aid abroad and If I could have it my way, is, be informed on what you’re transfer. my undergraduate degree, it’s laws that stop the government everyone who parks horribly supporting and even what Do I want to party like a still just as scary as graduating from denying funding to in the BC parking lot should you’re against. rock star and go out with a from high school and going to medical facilities that decline have their tires and steering Be tolerant of others, and bang, or do I want to indulge college for the first time. to refer patients for providing wheels taken. most importantly, help to in senioritis and stay low-key? I’m that much closer to abortion services. If someone doesn’t believe teach others to do the same. As a highly involved the real world. Regardless Yagan spearheaded a in the beliefs of a company or a individual, I can’t help but of whether I decide to party movement against a man and figure of that company, simply wonder if my last semester is like a rock star or indulge his beliefs when he virtually don’t go there like other going to be calm waters or a in senioritis I say, “Cap and did the same thing years prior individuals do with Chick- tsunami. gown…here I come, but real to it. fil-A. Don’t get me wrong, world…I am in no rush.” The proverb “people in The biggest way to send a graduating is going to be glass houses shouldn’t throw message to a company is to a FAB memory and I can’t stones,” comes to mind. stop buying or using their wait, but thinking about the Because someone is products and services. future can be scary. Have you against gay marriage doesn’t Andrew Sullivan, a gay ever watched a scary movie necessarily mean they’re a writer, posted his thoughts bigot. on the matter: “If this is the 19 Opinions August 19, 2014 How To: What isn’t said at avoid freshman 15 freshmen orientation should show the student sitting of my depressing spiel. The Kyle Rambo on the soggy bus stop, waiting struggle of spending your Sports Editor in the rain for the bus to come entire last paycheck on a book as their rented book goes for you’ll use once in the semester Welcome to college, a swim, and that creepy kid (you’ll understand that by you young and wide-eyed from class talks to them about midterms) will eventually freshmen. By now you have his favorite ’90s anime for 20 be worth it. Somewhere probably gone to an orientation minutes on the bus. Perhaps between the convicts and that featured gorgeous the only thing that could more students who feel they belong non-English speaking belly clearly depict the struggles of a at Harvard (otherwise known dancers and beyond stale ham two-year college is the horrific as complainers and another and cheese pizza. College life image of running into an old term I cannot publish in this is actually a little different. high school acquaintance. paper) you will find people I don’t want to be the one to It’s not that I mean to you actually enjoy studying disappoint, but the image sound cynical, but the college Anatomy with (maybe even society may have given you experience won’t be all each other’s). of college being a mix of laughs and great memories. This may not mean anything students being as entertaining There will be times when the to you right now but by the Bella Riccitelli Plus, fruit can be added to as characters from the sitcom professor you thought was time you’re 20 minutes late Managing Editor almost any breakfast plate, “Community” and parties like easy because of a website had to your first class because too. Also, don’t forget to avoid a Kesha music video are a tad an unexpected mystery accent you’re looking for it on South After ending high school, any sugary fruit juice. In place bit misleading. Unfortunately, (and they aren’t as hot as the Campus when the class is students entering college of these, blend a fruit smoothie the closest thing you’ll get to a rating described). There will actually located in Coconut are faced with a plethora of together for a kick-start to the clever and sassy Joel McHale be times your search for a Creek, you will have a slight transitions and adjustments day. on campus is this article (sorry parking spot will turn into war understanding of what I have that can be rough on the 4. I feel like everyone for the disappointment), and that your cheap Honda Civic been talking about. If you human body. knows that energy drinks are the closest thing you’ll get to will probably not survive. fight through the struggles For example, during my four probably the worst possible a strobe light party with loud There will be times when you of college you will inevitably years of high school, I ate the thing to drink. However, I bass on campus is when the have plans to review with your go through the good times, school’s breakfast, which was always see someone drinking fire alarm sets off. study partner and they cancel which I won’t go into detail so always a well-balanced and one. There are literally tons If you are on the fence on on you because he suddenly you can experience them for nutritional meal. Then, at the of warnings that come with whether or not college is right got arrested. All this and I have yourselves. same time, I ate the school’s energy drinks, so why drink for you and you are looking for not even begun to mention the These college years will go lunch, which was always good them? Drinking something some positive message that it mundane articles written by by fast (if you actually stick to for me, too. pure, such as water or is, please stop reading. Yes, the school’s publications. your advisor’s plan, few do). Then, when I started smoothies, can pep someone all those smiling faces on the If at this point in time you Life is not about reaching the college, I realized that eating up while avoiding the extra website and billboards and are now discussing with your finish line, it’s about enjoying while at school was my new weight. hokey-acted out commercials advisor if you must return all the journey. Everyone goes responsibility, and that I would 5. While on the topic of that are shown at three a.m. the financial aid given to you through tough times but have to pay for it myself. Once drinks, keep in mind that beer are all actual college students. after you have dropped your whenever you really feel I heard about the infamous is filled with carbohydrates. Although, they never really classes for the semester please down just think, you could ‘Freshman 15,’ I completely Although the stereotypical show the reality in those ads. hold on while I now give the be a student at Miami Dade understood what it meant as norm for college students is In the next commercial, they slither of positivity portion College. I stuffed my face with potato to drink beer habitually, it chips and soda in the middle doesn’t mean that it’s not filled of the night while studying. with bad carbs that help pack The ‘Freshman 15’ is when on the pounds. Avoid, avoid, a college student, usually avoid! a freshman, gain about 15 “Old habits die hard” is pounds from their newly such a famous quote, mostly formed college life. However, because of how true it is. it can easily be avoided. Despite the fact that diets Food is the number one are big factors in weight factor in this scenario. 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If going to a gym doesn’t For information regarding editorial policy or advertising rates, call (954) 201-8035. love not gaining 15+ pounds sound appealing, playing because of bad eating habits. sports is an alternative to Opinions expressed in this publication are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect those of Cutting down on unhealthy working out. I will be honest: BC students, staff, faculty and administration. snacks and replacing them I hate working out. However, with healthy snacks can make I do enjoy playing tennis. Try a huge different in someone’s out different sports instead of EDITOR-IN CHIEF MANAGING EDITOR COPY EDITOR different restaurants. weight. Jonathan Fernandez 2. Before eating begins, 2. I used to sleep way too Frankie Rosso Bella Riccitelli take a look at the food that’s often. I would stay up all night, about to be consumed and ask: sleep until noon and then take “Is this plate colorful enough?” a few naps throughout my NORTH BUREAU CENTRAL BUREAU SOUTH BUREAU In other words: Eat greens, day. This can do a number CHIEF CHIEF CHIEF meats, grains and fruits every on the body, especially the day. This could be fun instead weight. When the body doesn’t Ana Cedeno Ashley Lokken Damian Gordon of as strict as it sounds. Try get enough rest or sleep, the dipping vegetables in ranch body isn’t resting correctly, SOCIAL MEDIA SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY dressing, or adding grains to therefore it isn’t digesting EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR correctly. a bagel’s cream cheese in the Charlie Fernandez Kyle Rambo Alejandro Giraldo morning. 3. If driving somewhere 3. While eating three can be avoided, then by all meals a day seems obvious, it means AVOID IT! Riding a bike STAFF WRITERS really is more important than or walking to the destination Jennifer Beardslee Radi, Marie Beauge, Antoi Sayers, Victoria Watson people think. More specifically, can change a bad habit. Although it doesn’t seem like breakfast. Instead of eating a 2010-2013 FCSPA General Excellence award bowl of cereal in the morning, such a bad habit, it really is. spice things up with a variety Riding a bike or walking can of breakfasts. Replace eggs pose as the exercise of the day. COORDINATOR OF ASSISTANT TO COORDINATOR with egg whites and replace Now, the “freshman 15” should STUDENT PUBLICATIONS OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS be avoided. regular pancake batter with Jennifer Shapiro Chris Cutro whole-wheat pancake batter. “I think my biggest fear is studying properly because in high school I really didn’t have to study- reedom everything was pretty F e a s y.” “Hopefully the professors aren’t mean.”

eady R “Hopefully the work load isn’t too much because yeah...I don’t want to get overwhelmed really quickly and....not finding a major is my biggest fear.” Excited

“My biggest fear is getting lost because y’all didn’t show me the rest of the buildings.” Scared

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