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A Broward College Student Publication BC breaks ground for new Simulation Center think on their feet and not in their seats,” quality healthcare in our community,” said said Chaquaceda during her speech. Botero. “People are resonating to the request Debbie Papa, the Dean of Health and we have a lot of interest.” Sciences at Central Campus, was in The Simulation Center will be a state-of- attendance of the ceremony that morning the-art facility and will be available for the and showed high enthusiasm towards the training and practices of not only students, future of the new building. but for local healthcare professionals as well. “We’ll be able to train our health “We are here, not just to be in the community, science students with real life scenarios,” but to be of and for the community,” said said Papa with a big smile. “They’ll be Botero. “There is no doubt that students are able to successfully take care of patients our number one customers though.” in the community.” According to the media alert for the Papa went on to explain that the event, the Simulation Center will be three- program has gained a lot of support for stories high and occupy 64,097 square-feet, the new Simulation Center from the and is expected to be made use of by 5,000 state of Florida, as well as from Broward to 7,000 visitors annually. It will include College, and is still in the process of an EMS ambulance bay, an emergency gaining more funds. “Students will be department, critical care units, a medical- trained in a world-class facility,” said surgical unit, a labor and delivery suite, and Papa. “They will be highly recognized as a mother-baby unit, all in an attempt to graduates in the community.” reduce the number of lives lost and people

Photo by Stephanie Another attendee of the ceremony severely injured due to medical negligence Juergens Health science students and staff help break the ground for the new SIM was Nancy Botero, the Vice President for throughout the country. The Simulation Center Advancement and Executive Director of Center is predicted to cost around $13.6 the Broward College Foundation. Botero million, and will be completed during the restated that BC is still in the process of summer of 2013. Stephanie Juergens The ceremony began with a breakfast gaining more funds and then went on to South Bureau Chief reception at 9:30 a.m., and was followed explain that BC is working with hospitals by the actual ground breaking at 10 a.m.. and organizations that hire graduates and The ground for the new Simulation Several speeches were made in recognition that have vested a stake in the outcome of Center has finally been broken on Broward of the long awaited event, including one the building. College’s Central Campus. The ceremony for made by Jaqueline Chaguaceda, a student at “They seem to be very eager to be the new building was held behind Building the Nursing Center who graduated the week supportive because they know our 8 in front of a display of EMS and fire rescue after the ceremony. “The Simulation Center graduates are basically the people on the A rendering of the SIM Center vehicles on the morning of Dec. 6. will give the students the opportunity to front lines and are making sure we have

Angel Tree gives children the gift of love Pamela Valencia helping. Central Bureau Chief Since the Angel Tree program started 29 years ago, it has helped 6 million prisoners’ As we put the holidays and the Florida children, according to their website. ‘winter’ weather behind us many of us The Oval Office than takes matters into enjoyed the presents we got, the delicious their own hands by decorating a tree in the food we ate and the warmth and comfort Student Life office and students and faculty of having spent time with our families. But pick an angel from the tree and buy gifts and for some kids it’s not the people they spent bring it back to the office; and from there, it with but the presents they get from the the Oval Office drops it off at the Angel Tree parents they don’t see. fellowship participating location and Angel The Angel Tree program is a Christian Tree delivers it personally to the kids. Fellowship program that allows kids whose While many of us can’t wait to open our parents are in prison to receive gifts from presents and see what we got on the 25th (or whom they believe are from their parents. the night of the 24th) there are some kids Angel Tree is the only national ministry to who don’t want to receive presents at all. reach out to the children of incarcerated Just because some kids don’t want parents. presents, doesn’t mean they get left behind. The way Angel Tree works is there are 19 The Oval Office makes sure every kid has kids, no older than 15 years old, and Angel a gift. “No one will be left without a gift,” Tiffany Ward places an angel on the Angel Tree. Tree staff send a list of kids to the Oval said Tiffany Ward, Angel Tree Coordinator Photo by Stephanie Juergens Office on Central Campus with their name, who along with Sara Lopez, who was also age and gender along with a list of items a coordinator, made this possible and This is BC’s second year participating direction. they want to get for Christmas. The Oval accessible to Broward College (BC) students. in Angel Tree and although next year For more information, contact the Angel Office contacts the Angel Tree organization Angel Tree was collegewide but its drop off hasn’t been decided yet they believe Tree Organization at www.angeltree.org. to let them know that they are interested in location was based on Central Campus. that they will keep going in the same jan. 10, 2012 NEWS page 3 Video Newsletter to be released for BC

Kyle Rambo Managing Editor

Sure reading about an event can give every two to three months.” Videos will someone an idea of what it was like to vary in length with some being Rivera actually be there, but watching it through going to events and simply interviewing video will show a much clearer picture. students while others will be a full length Broward College’s Student Life at Central newscast. Campus is in the process of changing their Connor says the “first video (which student newsletter (currently in print form) is already streaming and can be seen at to a series of videos. http://www.broward.edu/tutorial/sl/) was The idea of technologically evolving the a way to introduce Student Life at Central newsletter all came about when Broward Campus.” student Karina Conner, who majors in The main purpose of the transition from Public Relations and Communications, print to video is to rejuvenate the newsletter came to Director of Student Life at Central for the purpose of getting students at Campus, Jose Lopez, with the vague yet Broward College more involved in their ambitious idea of “bringing the different school. clubs and programs of Broward College Connor said “some students come to together.” the school, go to class, and then go home Lopez came back to Conner with a copy without ever participating in a single of the designed newsletter and told her to activity for their entire time at Broward “turn it into a video.” Connor knew this College. This will give information to had great potential and with the help of her students that they don’t really know about Student Life colleagues, she could turn it and will show students the rewards of from possibility to reality. getting involved.” Going into this redesign there was much The new video version will jump the optimism amongst the Student Life staff, newsletter into this generation by going but very little experience in this particular green and online. College is more than just area of news broadcasting. Connor, who stressful studying and testing. It is about was an anchor in the first newscast for the announcements. Rivera will “edit it like it’s a recap of the enjoying campus life and all the people video newsletter alongside Sociology and Most if not all of the videos from event, a basic summary of what happened.” and memorable experiences that go along Political Science major Cate Armuelles, Broward College events that will be Rivera and Connor want this to be for with it. Rivera hopes to spread the word plans to be the lead (and only) anchor featured on the video newsletter will be the students and hope to make the videos and says “check out the videos online and going forward, with her only previous shot and edited by Criminal Justice major “much more casual than a basic CNN style share with your friends.” broadcasting experience being back in Andrew Rivera. news report.” elementary school hosting the morning After getting footage from an event, Rivera sees “a new video being posted jan. 10, 2012 NEWS page 4 Broward College enhances students’ safety Kyle Rambo Managing Editor Broward College is hoping to give its students the best resources for staying safe while also providing piece of mind. One of the resources Broward College has added to make the school a safer place is the Single College Safety Phone Number. This gets rid of the multiple safety phone numbers for each campus by having one single, college-wide phone number. The number was created “in an effort to streamline the way the Broward College community contacts its Campus Safety Offices,” said Vice President for Operations at Broward College, Alex Denis, in a released statement. After being connected to the number, “the caller will be reminded that emergencies should be referred to 911,” and then “will be offered several options for accessing campus safety offices,” said Denis. The caller will then be transferred to their Photo taken by Joe Pickering choice of Campus Safety Departments after A student participates in a drunk driving simulation either pressing 1 for Central Campus Safety, 2 for North Campus Safety, etc. The actual the safety on their campus. the college they attend and featured crime to live a much safer life. Single College Safety Phone Number is 954- The website is http://www.broward.edu/ prevention materials. Broward student Ronny Garcia, who 201-HELP (4357). view/safety and contains information such The event also included the opportunity is majoring in physical therapy, said “I like Along with the new Single College as emergency call boxes and AED locations, for students and faculty to try on a pair of what the school is doing to keep the students Safety Phone Number, Broward College campus safety brochures, and the alcohol “fatal vision goggles” which gives anyone who and faculty safe,” and “I am never worried has numerous other campus features and and drug use policy. wears them the effect of driving impaired, about getting into a dangerous situation precautions that students should know There was also a Campus Safety Day such as when one is under the influence. as long as I see Campus Safety around the about, should an unsafe situation arise. event held at Broward’s South Campus on Everyone who attended received a better school.” Students can visit the Broward College Nov. 30. This event allowed students to get understanding of not only safety at Broward Campus Safety website to learn more about a more in-depth idea of the safety behind College, but a better understanding of how Career In Focus Pamela Valencia Central Bureau Chief

Social workers look out for people and make sure they are treated properly. Their aim is to improve quality of life. They are often assigned to children in foster care or who have been abused. If you are someone who cares about other people and loves children, this would be a great career option for you. You would need to familiarize yourself with the laws pertaining to children’s rights. There is paperwork involved, and you would have to decide what is best for a child in a certain At Broward College situation. Broward College offers an Associate’s Training on the Job Degree in Sociology. With curriculums like It goes without saying that the more you Social Service Field Experience I, and other study, the further you can go. With that in classes such as Sociology, and a variety of mind, a bachelor’s degree is the minimum psychology classes such as developmental, requirement to get into the field. After that, general, advanced, and social, you can it varies depending on the position you prepare for a promising career. want. For example, a Masters is needed if you want to work with children, and a PhD is required if you want to perform clinical assessments. However, majors in psychology, sociology, and related fields may qualify for some entry-level jobs in small community agencies. Salary Socialworkersalarydata.com states that the salary depends on the specialty you decide to study. If your specialty is children, family, and school social work, the average salary is approximately $43,000. If you’d rather work in the medical field, the salary increases to $66,000. Mental health and substance abuse social workers’ average salary is $56,000. Salary is also dependent on location. Also, it’s based on level of experience and position in an organization. Job Outlook According to becomeasocialworker.info/ JobOutlook.aspx, employment is expected to increase faster than all other occupations by 2018. Even if the job outlook expectancy doesn’t happen as predicted, social work is always going to be in demand, which means that a career in social work is always available. page 5 jan.10, 2012 Features page 6 Student success on North Campus

Jared Kenwood Staff writer James Evans, the Student Dean of Broward College’s North Campus, calls him, “One of Broward College’s true success stories.” For the last nine years, there has been nothing but hardship for Broward College student Samuel Pratt. In order to accomplish his educational goals and be where he is today, Pratt transferred from school to school due to a football scholarship, and had to muddle through his classes because of a learning disability. In 2003, Pratt graduated from Eli High School with a football scholarship and was accepted to Ranger College in Texas. Although he struggled with his college courses, he continued to do his best while pursuing his dream of playing professional football. Despite a learning disability, he continued to work hard in school and continued to pursue his dreams. He went on to attend Southern California’s Bakersfield

College, and then Washburn University in Photo courtesy of Karen Modrichz Topeka, Kansas to play football. In 2007, he returned to South Florida From left to right: Dean James Evans, Laura Ruben, Samuel Pratt, Karen Modrich, and Richard Louis and began to take summer classes at Broward College’s North Campus, and begin to struggle in his Algebra and English courses. going,” and he would respond, very calmly, Eventually the hard work paid off and the Dean Evans would like to educate Soon he met with three individuals who “Okay, okay.” proud moment came when he received students on what it means to “serve students” would become very crucial and influential “He was eager to graduate,” said Dean his AA degree. He framed it and proudly and inform them on why his office exists. He contributors in his educational journey: Dean Evans, who is proud to be an advocate for all presented it to his family, friends and all encourages students to take advantage of his James Evans, Counselor Karen Modrich and students, and dean for the last three years at those who supported him during his difficult open door policy. Disability Services Advisor Laura Ruben. Broward College. “Sam always provided me times. “Giving is like breathing,” said Dean Pratt was motivated and identified with with his progress, never his hardships.” Pratt’s advice to those who are facing the Evans “So when you are helping people, these people. They were able to reassure him Pratt worked hard, spoke with his same types of educational hardships that he there is no effort.” that in the end everything would work out. advisors, met with tutors and took advantage has faces is simple: “Stay positive and stay Pratt will begin studying for his bachelor’s They wanted to see him graduate. of the math lab and other learning centers. focused. Ask for help and see an advisor. See degree in August at FAU, in the field of Public Pratt recalls his advisor, Modrich always He registered with the disability department where you are so that you can better your Speaking or Humanities. He is hopeful in saying to him, “Don’t give up, keep on and arranged to have accommodations. situation.” seeking a career in Sports Broadcasting. Jan. 10, 2011 Features page 7 JAN. 10, 2012 comics page 8

SALOME’S STARS FOR WEEK OF JAN. 9, 2012

-ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A hectic period begins to wind down. Take time to draw some deep breaths and relax before getting into your next project. A long-absent family member makes contact.

-TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re eager to move forward with a new challenge that suddenly dropped in your lap. But you’d be wise to take this one step at a time to allow new developments to come through.

-GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re almost ready to make a commitment. A lingering doubt or two, however, should be resolved before you move ahead. An associate could provide important answers.

-CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Caution is still the watchword as you move closer toward a decision about a new situation. If you act too fast, you might miss some vital warning signs. Go slowly and stay alert.

-LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your new goal looks promising, and your golden touch does much to enhance its prospects for success. In your private life, Cupid does his best to make your new relationship special.

-VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That impatient side of yours is looking to goad you into moving before you’re ready to take that big step. Stay calm and cool. Let things fall into place before you act.

-LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A legal matter you hoped could finally be settled could be a pesky problem for a while, until all the parties agree to stop disagreeing with each other. Be patient.

-SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Partnerships -- personal or professional -- which began before the new year take on new importance. They also reveal some previously hidden risks. So be warned.

-SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your associates are firmly on your side, and that persistent problem that has caused you to delay some activities should soon be resolved to your satisfaction.

-CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Favorable changes continue to dominate, and you should be responding positively as they emerge. Someone wants to become more involved in what you’re doing.

-AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A friend wants to share a secret that could answer some questions you’ve wondered about for a long time. Meanwhile, travel aspects continue to be strong.

-PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Stay on your new course despite so-called well-meaning efforts to discourage you. Rely on your deep sense of self-awareness to guide you to do what’s right for you.

(c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

The Clubs of Broward College

Broward College has an abundance of clubs and activities available to students to participate in. Whether you’re looking to celebrate your heritage or make use of the opportunity to get experience in your future career field, there is something for everyone. Some of the clubs that BC has to offer include ASPIRA, Gay Straight Alliance, Caribbean Students Association, Phi Theta Kappa, King’s Dynasty, The Observer, Pan Ku, Broward Ambassadors, Caribbean Students Association Anime, DECA, Diving Club, Phi Beta Lambda, Gay Straight Alliance International Club, Sailing Club, Kenpo Club, Honors Institute, International Society of Baccalaureate Scholars, Stress Busters, Scuba Club, Students for a Greener Earth, Salsa Team, Student Air Traffic Control Association, Math Club, Computer Club, Fit 4 Life, EMT, Asian American Club, Christian Campus Fellowship, Business Students Association, and many more! Don’t miss out on a great way to improve your resume, skills, make new friends and connections and broaden your horizons. For a complete list of all of the clubs available to you, please visit the Student Life office on your campus, or call one of the numbers below. North Student Life:(954)-201-2325 / Bldg.46, rm.138 Central Student Life: (954)-201-6756 / Bldg.19, rm.106 WHC Student Life:(954)-201-7377/Bldg.33, rm.111 South Student Life: (954)-201-8973 / Bldg.68, rm.275 Pines Student Life: (954)-201-3630 / Bldg.100, rm.118 Tigertail Lake: (954)-201-4500 / Bldg.39, rm.113

King’s Dynasty Phi Theta Kappa

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Fall dance recital showcases student talent Giovanna Gallardo performance was very abstract, and it seemed Contributing Writer as though the intention was to discomfort the audience to portray its message, “a Broward College’s Visual and Performing physical investigation of contradictory Arts Department presented the Broward moments, when bodily efforts and dynamics College Dance Ensemble, a contemporary continuously shift.” It was choreographed by performance by a variety of students in Daniela Wancier. November. There was a wide range of The third performance was the first experience, from students who have been to include dialogue, which was recorded dancing for more than 3 years, and others by the students. The recording recounted students that are just starting to experiment the traumatic experiences of each child, with dance. The result of the “big mix in depicting a realistic childhood nightmare experience”, as one of the choreographers of “children suffering in the world, their explained, “was our challenge, making stories and their courage to survive.” After everyone look good on stage.” each child told their story while performing The show was composed of 4 a couple of repetitious steps, they danced performances, each by a differenttogether, incorporating chairs as part of the choreographer, and each one very different choreography, which was done by Iveliz from the other. The first performance, Once Martinez. in America, was a theatrical piece that told The last performance, Quicken, by the of a failed love story, set in the times of the guest choreographer from Nova University, roaring 20’s gangster period. It was made Katie Sopoci Drake, was a modern dance up of only dance, telling the story of “a to the beat of a mix between Colin Stetson, bittersweet reflection upon a life with love Beastie Boys, and Santana. We interviewed dancers the freedom to interpret the moves Daniel Costa E Sa said, “it seemed very and loss.” It was choreographed by Linda one of the male dancers, Ricardo Clark, each in their individual way, and it was a tough on the body, on the mind, on the Strickland. a 21-year-old hip hop dancer, who said he great chance for students just starting to soul…” he questioned himself, “does the The second performance, Held Captive was most excited to dance Quicken due to its dance to get experience and confidence not dancer dance the dance or does the dance in a State of Contrast, was an eye-catching modern style. only as dancers but as unique young adults dance the dancer?” From the audience’s and impactful performance, as the stage The dances having a contemporary and in society. responses the show, although out of the usual lit up with red lights and the dancers ran modern style were very abstract, not like At the end everyone gave their all and all styles of dance, had an impact that shows to repeatedly to the different corners of the any other dance, like ballet. The students their family members and friends seemed very be a mix between confusion and awe, and stage as if they were entrapped in a glass box performed barefoot and the costumes pleased. After the performances, Khristina flowers and congratulation hugs flowed all and could get out, moving to the chaotic beat were very simple. The choreography and Navarro’s mom said the performances were around the theater’s lobby. of the songs by Moby and Nosaj Thing. The throbbing of contemporary dance gave the “very powerful.” Competitive gaming Joshua Mattocks Contributing Writer

Do you remember the highest score you’ve gotten in any game? Do you remember comparing it to someone else’s? Can you recall the thrill of your first downed enemy in Halo, or your first spike in any Super Smash Bros. installment? How about your first returned interception in any Madden installment? Every moment in a game, every achievement unlocked, beating people” so he consistently gaming world, such as Tom and every high score topped, they stays at his best. “Tsquared” Taylor who receives are all enhanced by the joy known “I’m one of those girls who likes between $120,000 - $150,000 as competitive gaming. to prove she can beat the guys. So in tournament prize money and Gaming itself is an incredulously when it comes to playing against endorsements. vast world that people of all ages boys I get really hard core and “Competitive gaming also enjoy. Whether it’s a first-person serious,” says student Diamond St. relieves the stress of everyday life shooter or a 3rd-person racer, all Val. as well,” says Duque. “Some people of these games are enhanced by Competitive gaming is not have yoga, others mediation. To playing competitively. solely for entertainment, it has me competitive gaming is my stress It is a growing industry with other purposes as well. There reliever.” more than a million people are countless lists of gamers Playing a game competitively involved. In the past few years all across the world who have can allow the body to release stored there has been a spike in video benefited financially from the stress when exercise is presently game production and popularity. world of gaming. According to unavailable. Many gamers feel a When playing against other playedonline.com, “No list of most rush each time they do something people, a player’s game play can accomplished world class gamers memorable in a game and that change dramatically. should ignore Dennis Fong, the provokes certain emotions and “I love to play competitively,” “Ferrari Tournament” guy. feelings, leading to stress release. says BC student John Duque. “It “The 32-year-old Hong Kong Competitive gaming is gives me an edge in anything I do. born gaming celebrity Fong something known to all. Whether I can’t always swim outside or play has been hailed as the Michael it’s athletics, a card game, board basketball in the park so gaming Jordan of video games receiving game or video game, everyone takes that place.” numerous awards and mentions wants to win. Gaming adds Duque comments further, in mainstream media. He played an edge to any day, and even saying competition is a side that is his game right and he invested the more so competitively. With inherent to many if not all people. approximately $100,000 he’s made each touchdown scored, each Everyone wants to win, if not at as a professional gamer into online fast break accomplished, every one thing at another. media and social platforms and mission completed, and each kill “Sometimes there are children today he is regarded as the most confirmed, a game can be made all who are unable to play sports, but financially fulfilled player-turned- the better if played competitively. still want to be good in something businessman in the competitive So the next time you pick up your besides school,” continues Duque. gaming scene.” controller, look at the victims CJ Oliver, another student There are many others who on your screen and smile as you claims to “always find satisfaction in have made it to stardom in the unlock a plethora of achievements. page 14 SPORTS jan.10. 2012 Starkman brings the Seahawks to a new level

Gustavo Anaya than seven minutes left on the clock, and AJ Sports Editor Jackson, who was the greatest point guard, A few months ago, Head Coach Mike but the not the best shooter, took a shot Krzyzewski achieved a milestone in his (3pointer), missed and was tipped in by coaching career by earning his 903rd win in Adrian Uter at the buzzer, allowing us to NCAA Div I basketball. That’s one more than clinch our first conference in February 03’. the former all time wins leader Bob Knight We had a motto that season, 8 is enough. with 902, making Coach K the coach with We had our 5 starters, with 3 on the bench. the most wins in the history of Division I That’s it. “ basketball. He wasn’t the only coach to make Since then, Starkman has produced seven history this past semester. Our very own All-Americans during his tenure at BC, Coach Bob Starkman got his 200th win in clinched two conference championships, the month of November, making him the all and won three conference tournaments, time wins leader in Broward College history. making appearances 5 times in the FCCAA Coach Starkman joined the BC basketball State Tournament. The team has been ranked program back in 1997, when he accepted a nationally three separate times coming in at Starkman talking to his players. job as an assistant coach for the women’s #19, #21, and #25. basketball squad. He then served as the Head Starkman comes from a basketball Coach for the women’s team for two years background. His father played college ball before accepting the same position for the and semi-pro for a while. Starkman played men’s squad. college basketball at Palomar Junior College at the University of Central Florida and commented on Starkman earning his 200th When he took over the team, they won a in California, then transferred to York University of Florida, respectively. His win. “He’s a great guy with a unique style total of 15 games in four years. He quickly College in New York where he would become daughter Alison went on to play at Belmont of coaching, but it’s effective. The greatest turned the team upside down by recruiting a U.S Customs/Homeland Security Agent Abbey College, and made All-County her compliment I can say is that if my sons were players from all over the nation, and bringing for nearly 30 years. “I remember while I was senior year while at Taravella HS. She was tall enough to play basketball, I would want them to South Florida. undercover on a case in 1984 and the NCAA an assistant coach on the men’s squad last nobody else but Coach Starkman to coach Starkman went on to clinch his first Final Four was going on. I managed to sneak season. “One person who has been very them. “ conference in 2002-2003. He recalls “the my way home, just to watch the Final Four supportive of everything that I’ve done is While Starkman has accumulated a total best starting five ever” which included with my wife,” said Starkman. my wife, Jill. Very supportive,” said Coach record of 202-103, he has shown that he has players that went on to play Div I basketball, His family went on to follow his Starkman. the characteristics to take a team to where or traveled overseas to play. basketball footsteps as both of his sons, Robert Deutschman, who is the BC it needs to go. “Lead, don’t follow is his “We had come back 17 points with less Bobby and Danny, have manager positions Head baseball coach and Athletic Director, motto”, said Guard Alan Hardy.

Seahawk assessment

Gustavo Anaya Sports Editor

As the season progresses, the Broward College men’s basketball team has been looking good. Although the official season hasn’t kicked off yet, they play their first Southern Conference game against Brevard Community College at home. According to Coach Starkman, the conference is really tough this year and is filled with very talented and well-coached teams. Brevard College and Palm Beach State are both ranked and are usually powerhouses in the conference, but that isn’t putting any type of hesitation on our players. “We play to win the game, and we always go in with the mindset that we can win every game,” said Starkman. Coach Starkman feels confident Harris has also been productive by that the team will be able to succeed averaging 15 points a game. but in his 11th year with the team, Before the Seahawks officially he understands that anything can kick off the battle for the Southern happen. “We need to work on our Conference on Jan. 11, they will team unity and communication on play two more non-conference the floor,” said Starkman. games this weekend. Their first The Seahawks currently have an is against Webber International, impressive record of 10 wins and which the Seahawks manhandled 4 losses, but the preseason record in their last meeting. Then they doesn’t affect their postseason play against the tough Polk State status. The two teams with the team in which they suffered a best records in the Southern disappointing loss at home. These Conference will go on to play in the two games will show how the State Championships and whoever Seahawks will look going into wins that would eventually go on Conference play. BC has won the to play in Nationals. Freshman Southern Conference twice while Forward Craig Brown has been a having Starkman in control and solid player for the Seahawks so while the team definitely looks to far, by averaging 20 points and 8 be in mid-season form, they have rebounds a game. Guard Hakeem much work to do.

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Broward College faculty shares resolutions

Springsteen since he will be touring and run a half marathon.” Wood also elaborated on her plans for the New Years break; “I will be home over the holidays, catching up on sleep, working out, and spending time with family and friends.” “Resolutions. My new year’s resolution is the same every year: I’m going to workout more and watch my health,” Dr. Edward Smith, a Broward College history and political science senior professor said. “I go to Virginia for the holidays. My mother is elderly and I go to visit the family.” Dr. Stephen Phillips, a Broward College Behavioral Science professor, also agreed to share his resolutions and plans with us along with a few other professors. “With two kids now I don’t usually stay up as late as I used to. But I’ve always been a party person who enjoys that kind of stuff. My wife and I bought a house in Key West, so we’re going to Key West,” Dr. Phillips said. Georgeta Fondos, a Broward College Sarah Pastor Year’s tradition since the seventeenth century in 2012 by incorporating healthier eating Visual and Performing Arts professor also Contributing Writer and as the years have passed, resolutions habits and more exercise to my daily routine,” shared with us. “I don’t have any particular have become a popular novelty linked to said Dr. Mercedes Quiroga, Broward one, but my daughter is visiting. I have the New Years tradition. According to USA. College’s Central Campus President. “I will been missing her a lot. I’m more prepared Now that 2011 is officially over the gov, out of the top 12 most popular New be traveling to Southern Spain and will be to have my free time with her, eat something New Year, 2012, takes the stage with a new Years resolutions, the top five are “Drink less in Madrid on the 31st,” Dr. Quiroga said, delicious, relaxing, and going places.” unpredictable routine. It is time to reflect on alcohol, get a better education, get a better elaborating on her plans for the New Year. “Definitely, number one: devote a where we have been throughout the year and job, get fit and lose weight.” Yes, resolutions “My New Years Resolutions,” said little bit more time to my family. I’m a very contemplate what we need to do to achieve are definitely part of the New Year’s tradition Linda Wood, Dean of Broward College’s spiritual person, so definitely increasing my our goals, thereby setting the stage for New and some of the faculty and administration Institute of Public Safety, “Work to keep spirituality. I think those are the top two,” Years resolutions. agreed to share their own resolutions. the IPS programs the best in the state, go to said Joy Vaughan-Brown, Broward College’s Resolutions have been a part of the New “I plan to focus on a healthier lifestyle as many rock concerts as I can, particularly Disability Tutoring Services coordinator. New Years resolutions from students like you

“Rebuild credit, pay off debt and Kyle Rambo going to the gym six times a week and totally get into shape.” Managing Editor cutting trans fats out of his diet. The only gym he’s been too in the past five years was -Joe Morris, Air Traffic Control It’s mid July and you have completely the one in his high school (it was a required “Go hard or go home.” left me without warning. We had such a class), and he says all of this while shoving promising start to the new year with starry two Christmas cookies down his throat with -Alexia Dudley, Political eyed optimism in each other. I felt your a nice glass of (un-nutritious) eggnog. Science passion for me and thought you would treat After a person has made the announcement me different than my many predecessors. We of their extremely (un)achievable goal,(after “Learn how to draw better.” made a long lasting commitment toward one smoking for twenty years it’s going to another, but now I cannot even remember take more than a day of spruced up juicy -Alexander Szopinski, the last time you made an effort for me. fruit nicotine gum to kick the habit), the Digital Media Game Design No, I am not your crazy ex who stalks you procrastination stage starts to kick in. This is on Facebook (although that’s probably an where the hype of drastic change meets the “Graduate from boot camp issue that you should take care of). I am less reality of having to work for it and the new and make my father proud.” creepy but equally as unappealing to spend years resolution dies. If your resolution goes time with. That’s right, I am your New Years’ steady past March it has already outlived the -Chantelle Wilmot, “Do what makes me happy.” Resolution. average New Years’ resolution lifespan (in Education With the new year just starting there is a other words all your friends quit while you’re -Francesca Frissora, Humanities hope that this year will be different from the too stubborn to give in just yet). horribly failed endeavors of years past. This I am not against a person making a is still the social publicized stage for the short change in their life to better themselves. I lived New Years Resolutions’ life. In other just feel it could be done without having the words when a person tells all their friends cliché of a resolution behind it. If it’s for you “To save money.” and family “the plan” of the resolution in then keep it about you and do not announce “Keep on going for my unnecessary elongated detail. The recipient it to everyone like your running for president -Dimple Reid, Sociology will then respond with a customary high- and want to hold a press conference so the dreams.” pitched “wow, congratulations, I am so entire nation can support you. Forget the proud of you.” An example would be when resolutions and leave New Years for the cheap -Lucylina Montero, Pre- your cousin (who you obviously don’t confetti and stale Champagne. Actions speak dental hangout with unless it’s a holiday or a family louder than words just like results speak member‘s funeral) tells your mom that he is louder than resolutions. going to lose 65 pounds in the new year by “Get into medical school and being a better “Move out of Florida.” “Travel more and take more “Get into the best shape of my life Christian and person.” risks.” and succeed in school.” -Joseph Inserra, Emergency -Emmanuel Eyim-Danquah, Medical Services -Stephanie Brossard, -Seth Ostrotsky, Air Traffic Control Communication Sports Medicine page 17 ENTERTAINMENT jan.10, 2012

Brand of Brothers brings style to the table

Felicia King Staff Writer Levi Strauss, Ralph Lauren, and Tommy and Designer, as “urban meets classy.” He bold colors, neon colors, vinyl and bright and most difficult accomplishment is getting Hilfiger are all names you should know, since said that they will cover everything from print, and very subliminal messages,” said the legalities situated, and finding the right you or somebody you know is wearing their swim wear to accessories to everyday attire. McPherson. materials for the new line. “Seeing the popular clothing brand. Having a popular Clothing sizes range from extra small to Although FLS is fairly new, they have finished products make it worth the while,” clothing brand like those three is a goal triple x. “We are making clothes for all types already found a face to promote the clothing said McPherson. “The support that we that a group of BC students have for their of people, you don’t have to be in one group in the music industry. receive from the people in our communities developing clothing line, Fast Life Styles to wear the clothing,” said Zico. FLS will be Up and coming rap artist Virez has keep us motivated,” said Jonathan Bodkin, (FLS). divided into different styles called “Special performed and shot a video, sporting the BC student, CEO and Promoter. FLS was launched in June of 2011, after Editions,” based on the fashion trend. label’s primary designs. They have also The goals for the upcoming year are to Jonathan Bodkin, Alex Keller, Zico Point Du As of right now, FLS is just a men’s created a vinyl for a drag racing driver in the “stay relevant, no back tracking, and getting Jour, Shane McPherson, and Gregory Point fashion line. However, they have future plans South Florida area. our name out there,” said Gregory, CEO and Du Jour collectively came up with the idea of starting a women’s line. Other projects that the FLS team has Promoter. to start the line. “We have known each other FLS’ first line started with 50 vinyl print their hands in are sponsoring a documentary For more information about FLS visit for a long time, and we always wanted to t-shirts that sold out in less than 48 hrs. The about the latest on Haiti after the www.fastlifestyles.com, or you can visit work together,” said Zico, BC student, CEO line was released on Oct. 8, 2011 and it earthquake, and displaying their T-shirts in them on Facebook and Twitter. and promoter. featured new graphic design t-shirts, v-necks more music videos. FLS is described by McPherson, CEO and sweaters. “This line will feature more The five guys all agree that their biggest Give me an L, A, D, Y Gustavo Anaya Sports Editor

When a student realizes their passion, they usually find a way to continue doing that certain passion. Whether it involves art, sports, or something educational, it’s a feeling that connects with the student. While dance is a passion that is common between many students at Broward College, one student decided to make that passion into a reality. Janice Normil recently got together with a few other students and founded the BC Lady Hawks, a dance squad to encourage and heighten school spirit around South Campus. The purpose of the Lady Hawks is to dance and help out at Student Life events, such as Freshmen Frenzy and athletic games, while bringing school spirit to the students. “I founded the group and presented the idea to Rose Ortega, the director of Student Life. It’s always been a dream of mine to be a part of a dance squad and one day I found the blue and white pom-poms in some old boxes in Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and the blue and white inspired me,” said Normil. The focus of the group isn’t to compete against other schools, it’s to excite and bring a positive energy to the students who attend these events so that it can be more entertaining and diverse. According to Normil, some students found out about the squad at Club Rush, and others heard about it by word of mouth around the school. Currently, the squad has 10 members including Normil, but once they get past their first performance, which is scheduled for January, they will have a better opportunity to attract more members and even hold try-outs for future squads. Normil, who has been a part of a cheer squad since eighth grade, hopes that this new group will be supported and recognized by the other campuses, along with being kept around even longer after she has left. “I want it to be a part of Broward College for life. I’ll make arrangements to even come back and visit if possible.” For more information regarding the BC Lady Hawks, please contact Student Life on South Campus. page 18 FEATURES jan.10, 2012 How to be healthy in more ways than one Dealing with stress Staying fit Roghianne Avin Fabienne Desrameaux Contributing Writer Contributing Writer you ignore the 100s of grams of sugar you›re taking in. «Sugars get broken down into You find yourself having to deal with With Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New glucose and once the body realizes there stress and it takes a toll on your everyday Year’s behind us, it’s time to focus on the is excess sugar it begins converting that life. It’s a dilemma, a place you escape to that one resolution that always escapes us: losing into fat,» explained Trevis Hart, personal can be a serious health hazard. In some cases, weight. Here are five ways to stay fit. trainer at Planet Fitness. Avoid the headache stress can be helpful; some people perform at First, find ways to remain active: even if altogether by guarding your sugar doses. their best only when under pressure. it’s not your usual intense workout. Go for Fourthly, portion sizes: eat the mac Everyone goes through it, and it can be a a walk, take your kids to the park or arrange and cheese, have the gravy with those struggle. Stress is part of nature, so it’s a part others because college is more demanding. family games to keep everyone in movement. mash potatoes, but be careful with your of every living person; young and old. It is Some college students fail to graduate Whether it’s flag football, kickball or a game portion sizes. Maintaining a decent portion said that stress can affect us in both positive because of stress. The work load for college of charades, just keep your body moving and size allows you to have the cake without and negative ways. Stress is a psychological students is astronomical, and it comes with you won’t put on those extra pounds that looking at everyone with envy, and it keeps effect that you activate when you feel less help from parents and teachers then high sneak up on you. you from having the usual guilt. Overeating you’re in a serious predicament. Whether school students. Plus, there is the class work, Second, incorporate veggies and proteins. often stretches the stomach and in the future it is intentional or not, when you feel an which is always a challenge. Vegetables, especially the dark leafy greens, increases hunger pains. imminent sign of danger, you panic and with The class schedules are a headache. You contain macronutrients that help to cut and Lastly, don›t forget about water. that comes stress. need to wait in line to pay for tuition and burn excess calories, and the proteins help Remember to drink water. Smoked turkeys But when stress kicks in, there is books. Then there are the long hours of give a full feeling preventing over eating. and hams contain a lot of sodium, which can something called the stress response that studying. The dropout rate, according to the Third, limit sugar intake; watch out cause water retention, leaving you with the protects you. It can help you focus, give you U.S. Census, says that six in ten high school when it comes to combining sugary drinks ever-uncomfortable feeling of being bloated. energy, and keep you alert. In a way, stress seniors go on to college, and of those, 29 and desserts. Skip the desserts and go for Drinking an adequate amount of water will can be viewed as helpful since it helps you percent get their bachelor’s degree. the cocktails instead, or vice versa. Don›t allow the sodium to pass without all the make some decisions concerning your drive But there is good news; you can reduce get so caught up in all the family fun that water retention. to study at the last minute, and prevent you stress. First, you can find a quiet place to from getting into a car accident. focus. It could be a library since it’s really At what point does it stop being helpful? quiet, or anywhere else that seems ideal. Plan Stress has a different effect on each person. your time in a way that would benefit both It can attack your mood, personality, your social and academic life, so you don’t do mind, and body. If you think stress is easy everything at the last minute. to spot, then think again. Here are some Here are some things you could do to stress warning signs: memory problems, avoid stress: stop procrastinating and pulling irritable mood, poor concentration, constant all-nighters. Yes, coffee is good to stay awake, worrying, insomnia, loss of interest, changes but bad if you need to sleep. Studying in in appetite, and nausea. groups might have its benefits, but it can also The ones who are affected most by stress be a bad thing, and yes reminding yourselves are students in high school and college. what is at risk can be good and bad. College students suffer a great deal more than page 19 OPINION jan. 10, 2012 Unforgettable Albums of 2011

Gustavo Anya longtime fans, who expected him to provide spoke about collaboration, it could have Sports editor quality work like his previous mixtapes, and easily been a much overhyped project. Yet still boost his commercial appeal, which was these two superstars managed to surpass all In the past year, the music business has in doubt. Cole’s debut album quietly landed expectations and established why they call definitely improved from what it was before. him a nomination for a Grammy award. themselves “The Throne.” Precise lyrics that We’ve had many successful and great albums Adele’s album “21” will rank as the proved to have a genius moniker behind it, released one month, and still look forward to year’s top selling album. The songwriter’s with production done by the best around another one coming out the next. As 2011 hit “Someone Like You” was literally on the world, “Watch The Throne” showed why just finished, it’s time to look back through everyone’s playlist. Her album sold more Kanye and Jay-Z believe why they are on top all the albums released, and pick out the best than 5 million copies. The last time an of the music business. They brought back a ones of the year. album topped more than 5 million albums classic Kanye and Hov by rapping over the Unfortunately, not all the albums that we sold, it was Usher’s “Confessions” back in soul instrumental “Otis” and made what has wish are going to make the list. Cuts have 2004. Adele’s sensational voice, along with become a proud black anthem with “Murder to be made and albums that we believed very classy instrumentals proves to be one of to Excellence”. had earned the top spot might not even be the year’s best. Just like Jay-Z and Kanye West changed included. A few die-hard fans might be left When Frank Ocean dropped “Nostalgia, the face of hip hop with (WTT), another disappointed, but only the best of the best ULTRA,” he attracted us with his talented up and coming superstar did the same for will be mentioned. We’ve seen a few rookie voice, and his songwriting ability. The Odd another genre. The Weeknd appeared on the artists come in and show the veterans how Future associate seemed to confuse many scene almost out of nowhere and released it’s done. We’ve also seen some hyped up because his music doesn’t really correspond “House of Balloons” back in March, but has albums surprisingly live up to the hype. with the reckless group, but that’s all a part consistently proved to be one of the better One of the most hyped albums of the of his originality. “Nostalgia, ULTRA” albums of the year. year was J. Cole’s debut album, “Cole World: invites the audience to see the world through With outstanding production by Doc The Sideline Story.” With Jay-Z behind him his own eyes and emotions. McKinney and Illangelo, the Canadian and a desperate fan base craving an album When the topic of album of the year native Abel Tesfaye shows such glimpses of release, J. Cole surpassed his expectations. is brought up, two hip hop giants cannot talent that some would compare his voice to The production and lyrical content makes it be overlooked. Kanye West and Jay-Z the late Michael Jackson. difficult to find any weaknesses throughout provided one of the most futuristic hip the album. Cole managed to please his hop albums ever. When these two first Abuse can be found in the words of others

Pamela Valencia central bureau chief danger of verbal abuse. You also hear how you’re not living to Verbal abuse can hurt just as much as what you could be, but secretly, it is what physical abuse. With physical abuse, the they want you to be. Hearing you are worthless and won’t bruises will go away, eventually. The physical They call you lazy, stupid and ugly. They amount to anything in life is hard to hear, hurt will go away, but the memories of how tell you “why can’t you be like such and especially when you hear it from someone they happened won’t. Verbal abuse, on the such?” And all the while you are questioning you love and trust; the person you believe other hand, tends to sneak up on you. “why can’t you just accept me as I am instead you can go to when things go wrong. You will remember yourself at your most of trying to change me?” The dangers of verbal abuse are within tranquil, and sadness will overtake you and The worst part of verbal abuse? They sight, but they are hard to see when you have affect the way you think and act towards don’t see it as a form of attack. They see it as blind eyes. It’s not only hearing the spiteful everything. “shaping you” into someone you’re not. words that take a toll, it’s also when you start It sticks with you. It breaks you slowly. I’ve come to realize that with every little to believe it. The negativity is all you remember. After bad thing we encounter, life has a way of Abuse of any kind doesn’t happen a while, it is all you believe and you start handling it. And sometimes it just takes us overnight. At first it starts as a joke. Then, feeling insecure. You start to question sticking up for ourselves to realize that words gradually, it spins out of control. everyone’s motives. can have an impact on the way we perceive You go from hearing “why don’t you put It’s like a bad drawing; the ones we used things, but we can’t let it determine the way on a little bit more eyeliner and plump your to draw as kids and our parents stuck onto we live our lives. lips?” to “you think he’s going to be interested the fridge. It’s there as a memory, whether it’s I wish I could say that time cures all, but in you? Lose some weight and dress nicer good or bad. it truly doesn’t. You can forgive but never and then, maybe, he’ll look your way.” One minute you hear how pretty you are, forget, because the hurt will always be there

Photo by Adriana Sassoon When it comes to defending ourselves and how much potential and a future you as a reminder. against our enemies, we tend to attack where have ahead of you. The next you hear how we know it will hurt them. Usually a word you’ll never make it in life, and how you’re or a phrase will do the trick. Some don’t destined for failure; all of this coming from understand the gravity of the situation, the the person you look up to.

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