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Volume 29, issue 7 WWW.BROWARD.EDU/STUDENTLIFE/PUBLICATIONS/OBSERVER/PAGES/DEFAULT January 13, 2015 The Broward College Student Newspaper Campus safety continues to grow Andrew Bresnehan already been taken to mitigate something, say something,” Contributing Writer such events. which is on the security page For example, BC developed on BC’s website. With school shootings an emergency response plan The BC Alert System is a becoming increasingly more called the Comprehensive tool that notifies anyone in the CENTERSPREAD common many people doubt Emergency Management Plan BC system of any emergency A NEW KIND OF WAREFARE their safety while on school (CEMP.) going on and informs them “THE INTERVIEW”: REVIEW grounds. “CEMP is the master about anything BC related. PAGE: 8-9 This doubt lead people operations document that It is used to keep all BC to wonder what the schools governs BC’s ability to students, staff and faculty are doing to prevent future respond to and recover from members updated during all tragedies such as the ones emergencies and catastrophic hours of the day. that have taken place at disasters,” said Jaeson This system operates Columbine High, Sandy Weber, Coordinator of Safety, through Blackboard Connect, Hook Elementary, and Security, and Emergency and updates everyday, syncing Virginia Tech University. Preparedness. new information such as new “These events cannot be CEMP also approaches and or updated phone numbers. outlines responsibilities and There are currently no ENTERTAINMENT prevented, only mitigated,” said Peter Agnesi, Broward coordination mechanisms to future plans to update security INTO THE WOODS: REVIEW College Associate Vice be used during emergency measures with metal detectors situations. or cameras in the parking lots, PAGE: 11 President of Safety, Security and Emergency BC also offers training parking garages, or hallways Preparedness. opportunities for staff, faculty, of BC. Less than 10 years ago, and students that teach how to “This is due to the budget,” there was a shooting deal with an active shooter. said Agnesi. Additionally, BC has a “We do what we can to Photo credit: Bella Riccitelli/The involving a couple that took Observer place at Broward College. security team on every campus make it a better campus for BC’s safety staff want to and center for 24 hours, everybody.” all emergency phones every minimize as many tragedies everyday of the year. On every campus and center week to make sure they are as possible. However, it is not only up to there are blue emergency working. “The health, safety and the security officers to keep the phones located throughout the Furthermore, BC is currently SPORTS welfare of Broward College’s campuses and centers safe. properties, calls are directed developing a call center. “Safety is everyone’s to the office of campus safety. Overseeing this project is Mike WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM faculty, staff and students responsibility,” said Agnesi. The blue emergency phones Wright, Captain of Safety, PLAYS FIRST CONCERENCE GAME are of utmost importance,” said Agnesi. BC offers many ways to also show the exact location of Security and Emergency PAGE: 7 Certain measures have practice campus safety, the caller. To ensure ultimate Preparedness. beginning with “See safety, campus safety checks BACKPAGE STRIDES IN THE LGBT COMMUNITY South Campus: PAGE: 16 OPINION ARTIFICIAL SWEETENEERS PAGE: 15 Want More Observer? Check out our new and improved blog for updates on articles, entertainment, sports, polls and much more. NEW SCIENCE BUILDING https://observerbc.wordpress.com/ UNDER CONSTRUCTION “The cost of construction is estimated at $25 million....all money funded by the college,” -Dean of Business Affairs, Al Smith Photo credit: Bella Riccitelli/The Observer 2 BRIEFS January 13, 2015 Keep up with BC: What’s going on around campus? BC congratulates recent Fall 2014 graduates Broward College conferred To celebrate the nearly 4,000 degrees and lighthearted and fun side of certificates today at its 82nd commencement, Broward commencement ceremony at College helped graduates the BB&T Center. celebrate this milestone These students joined more in their lives by hosting than 120,000 undergraduates #GradSHOEation — a social who have graduated from media event intertwined with Broward College since it was community engagement. established in 1959. Graduates were encouraged “We commend all of our to stand out from a sea of blue graduates on their many and black gowns by showing accomplishments and wish off their fanciest footwear. them much success in their A shoe drive was held, future endeavors,” said allowing the Fall 2014 Broward College President J. graduating class the David Armstrong, Jr. opportunity to give back to the “This major milestone community before leaving as empowers them to meet their graduates. academic and career goals, Broward College donated and so much more.” the shoes to In Jacob’s Shoes, a The keynote address was local organization that collects delivered by Emmy Award- new and gently used shoes for winning newscaster and co- children and adults. anchor of WPLG-TV’s Local 10 During Broward College’s News Calvin Hughes. commencement ceremony, With a deep passion for more than 2,489 associate’s in-depth reporting, Hughes degrees, 197 bachelor’s actively seeks opportunities degrees and 1,432 technical to bring viewers the stories certificates were conferred to that touch the soul of the students who represent more community, and has covered than 100 countries. numerous stories of national The oldest graduate was 69 and international significance. and the youngest was 17. In 2011, the Miami New There were 128 graduates Times voted Hughes as over the age of 50. Miami’s Best TV News Anchor. BC gives back to community celebrating MLK With funding from the that positively impact the local Florida Legislature, Broward area. College – in partnership Awards were intended to with the MLK Day of Service encourage service projects Advisory Board, comprised that address education, of Broward County citizens – health, clean energy and has organized several special environmental stewardship, volunteer opportunities to economic opportunity, basic transform Monday, Jan. 19 needs, disaster preparedness, into a day of volunteerism in veterans and military families’ the local community and to issues, public safety or honor Dr. King’s legacy. neighborhood projects. The Broward College MLK A total of 24 awards were Day of Service Awards were issued to 20 organizations, offered to community groups totaling $96,406. to develop service projects Energy conservation program provides energy saving tips There are many things you faster, squeezing more water can do and Broward College out and reducing drying time. and around your house to help · Use ENERGY STAR- save money and energy all labeled lighting for outdoor year long. fixtures and other lights left on · Remember three important for more than four hours words: Turn It Off. Don’t leave · ENERGY STAR qualified the video game on pause, or appliances use 10 to 50 the computer in sleep mode. percent less energy and water Those electronics are still than standard models. using energy, even when you · Weather-stripping drafty aren’t using them. doors and windows can reduce · If you aren’t in the room, your cooling or heating bill by turn off the lights. Always 10 percent. remember to flick that switch, · Compact fluorescent light or unplug that light when you bulbs can save you $40 to $50 leave the room. over their lifetime. · You can make it easy to turn · Replacing 25 percent of the off all those office and home lights in your high-traffic areas electronics like TV’s, DVD with compact fluorescent players, computers, monitors, light bulbs can save you about speakers and more. Simply 50 percent on your lighting plug them into power strips, expenses. and then turn the power strips · Those high-definition off when the equipment is not televisions are great, but keep in use. in mind they use six times · Modern washing machines as much energy as a regular use less water to get clothes television. just as clean. They also spin 3 BC NEWS January 13, 2015 P’an Ku gives students opportunity to get creative Ashley Lokken students in many ways, not Central Buerau Chief the least of which is the pride of knowing your work Broward College’s award was selected from hundreds winning literary/art magazine, of submissions,” said P’an Ku produced by Broward Santiesteban. College students began in 1964 It also serves as a training under the advisement of Helen ground for those students Anne Easterly. who might be interested in The first issue included work pursuing careers in editing, from BC students as well as publishing, graphic design, faculty. advertising, and any other “Our mission statement aspect of the collaborative is on the title page: “P’an creative process. Ku exists to represent the The magazine is published evolving artistic community at twice yearly, in each of the two Broward College. Our mission major terms. is to publish the best work It is also a member of the submitted by the Broward Florida College System Press College student body,” said Association (FCSPA). Vicky Santiesteban, advisor of Each year in October, the P’an Ku and English professor. Association holds its annual P’an Ku is the ancient convention. Chinese God of Creation. The key feature of the The spirit of P’an Ku convention is the awards possesses anyone who is banquet, where winners of the endowed with creativity. annual contest are announced. “I feel that P’an Ku differs P’an Ku has won multiple from other literary magazines awards at FCSPA. opportunity for students to are listed as soon as you enter committee in community because our staff acts as one If a BC student is interested present future employers with the site.

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