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Bella Riccitelli and 10 homeruns. Copy Editor Now, Garcia has been chosen by the Milwaukee Brewers. Broward College is the home of “When I heard the news I many sports teams. As with any was in Virginia. I was playing a college athlete, hopes and dreams summer league over there. My to make it in the major league first thought was, ‘wow I made it, are typical. However, for three all the hard work and all the hours students on the men’s baseball spent on the baseball field paid team, that dream is now a reality. off,’” said Garcia. Catcher and infielder Gabriel “I hope that one day my family Garcia, outfielder JC Millian can see me playing on TV with and catcher Yordany Salva have a big league team. I know that it all been selected into the Major requires hard work, commitment League Baseball draft for the and discipline.” upcoming season. Garcia was also a second- Garcia knew he would play team All-Southern Conference baseball ever since he was selection, according to BC’s 14-years-old. Once he left his newsletter. Gabriel Garcia, JC Millian and Yordany Silva were drafted to the MLB. Photo credit: www.twitter.com home country of Puerto Rico Millian, who signed as a free and came to the United States, agent to the MLB, got a phone call As a criminal justice major team means everything to me. I’ve During the Spring 2015-2016 he knew he would be given an over the summer from his advisor with his Associate’s in Arts, thought about this my whole life. baseball season, BC’s men’s opportunity of a lifetime. who told him the Miami Marlins Millian knew he wanted to be a I’m doing something I’ve always baseball team achieved a lot. The “Right then I realized that I had wanted him on their team. professional baseball player since dreamed of. Even watching my men’s baseball team ended their the chance to achieve my dream,” “My proudest moment is he was a junior in high school. dad play professionally in Cuba season in May, with an overall said Garcia. definitely feeling like I don’t have Now, his dream is starting to pushed me even more to be the record of 33-21 and a conference While on the men’s baseball to make my parents work so hard unravel and come true. same: a professional like he once record of 17-11. team at BC, Garcia has started for me and my sister. Now they “I didn’t know when I was was.” almost all of the games played can be calmer and know that I’m going to be [a professional Salva was chosen by the Kansas this season. Additionally, trying everything I can to work baseball player] but I knew one City Royals. According to BC’s according to BC’s newsletter, day I was,” said Millian. newsletter, Salva had 31 runs, 12 for them now,” said Millian. [email protected] Garcia had 32 runs, 12 doubles “Being part of a professional doubles and three home runs. Humanities Department raises money for hospital

Jennifer Beardslee Radi ArtCause! was “an “Our visual art students visit disciplines such as philosophy, therapeutic,” said Mack. Managing Editor interdisciplinary and campus- children at the hospital and help literature and the arts-are According to the Joe Dimaggio wide art auction,” which relied sick children create art pieces,” precisely those most concerned Children’s Hospital Foundation on local vendor donations, said said Mack. with the betterment of the human website, The Joe Dimaggio Broward College South Campus Henry Mack, Associate Dean of The actual ArtCause! auction condition.” Children’s Hospital Foundation Humanities Department hosted the Humanities Department on was held on on April 20, 2016. While the Humanities faculty was established in 1994 to secure a fundraising event in April South. This will not be the last ArtCause! as a whole played a big role in funding in support of the Joe called ArtCause!, which raised Additionally, an online According to Dean Mack, there ArtCause!, it was a team effort. Dimaggio Children’s Hospital. money for the Joe DiMaggio donation campaign was utilized. will be the third annual ArtCause! Dean Mack said it was largely For students interested in Children’s Hospital Foundation. A campus raffle was also event in the spring. The goal is to student driven, and led by getting involved in the next The Humanities Department organzied for the cause. raise $10,000 this time around. himself, Professor Niko Yulis, ArtCause! fundraising event often host events that raise funds The department plans to donate “Part of a humanities education Lupe Figueras, Queen Davis, they can contact the Humanities for different organizations or to the hospital annually. The involves becoming a more Sandy Gans and Ed Luna of Department on South Campus or foundations such as United Way hospital was selected not only engaged, empathetic and virtuous Creative Media services. Nikolaos Yulis at nyulis@broward. and the Joe DiMaggio Children’s because of BC’s larger partnership citizen. Initiatives like this are “Art can be a means to facilitate edu for more information. Hospital. with Memorial Healthcare, but part of Broward College’s goal healing, as well as to help with The second annual ArtCause! also because of the relationship of educating the whole person, “ the physiological trauma that may event allowed the department to that art students have with the said Mack. accompany the hospitalization donate $3,000 to the hospital’s children’s hospital. “The humanities- thoseof a child... art can be very foundation. [email protected] PLEASE RECYCLE Protect the environment August 23, 2016 BRIEFS 2 Keep up with BC: What’s going on around campus? Free 24/7 Online Tutoring

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August 23, 2016 NEWS 4 Safety measures help keep students safe Sara Varela Editor-in-chief

During the summer, two incidents of fondling occurred at Central. They were two totally unrelated incidents, with one day difference. The first occurred at the FAU building around 6:30 p.m. on June 28 and a timely crime warning with the suspect’s description was sent out to students of both universities. A day later, around 11:40 a.m. in BC buildings 4 and 1008, a similar incident took place. Another timely crime warning was sent, this time with a picture from the CCTV cameras attached. Thanks to the picture and the email sent, within hours the second suspect was caught by Davie Police. The security measures implemented by BC All calls are directed to the dispatch center, which is open 24/7. Photo credit: Broward College over the last few years are There’s only one phone number & Emergency Preparedness similar incident,” says Jaeson something suspicious going on,” invaluable to guarantee the for people to memorize, which is Department. Webber, Coordinator for the he adds. public’s safety. (954) 201 –HELP (4357). Having Timely warnings are required Department. Calls to the dispatch center With a newly opened, state- a centralized security system by Law. The Clery Act stipulates To prevent becoming a victim, are completely anonymous. of-the-art, 24/7 dispatch center guarantees that every call that that “Institutions have ongoing not only of fondling but any The department encourages located at the administrative comes in is taken care of. reporting obligations. When other crime, the safety tips sound everyone to please call in if they center in Coconut Creek, the Incidents like those during this an incident occurs, they must repetitive but they are definitely see anything suspicious going Safety, Security & Emergency summer are rare at BC. However, determine if a timely warning effective. Tips such as walking on around campus. Sometimes Preparedness Department is able being prepared for situations like or emergency notification must in pairs to your cars and being people might feel they would to work efficiently to protect those is essential if they are to be be disseminated to the campus aware of your surroundings can get in trouble if it ends up being students and faculty and to solve dealt with effectively. community.” help you. nothing, but it isn’t actually true. any crime that might happen. “The systems that we have in “If an incident occurs we have “Use your common sense and The dispatch center place are very effective,” said to issue this notification to the your intuition,” recommends communicates with each Campus Peter Agnesi, Associate Vice community to share information Agnesi. “Don’t be hesitant about Safety office when a call comes in. President of the Safety, Security to keep everyone safe from a calling in if you feel there’s [email protected] August 23, 2016 NEWS 5 BC marks one year as smoke, tobacco free

Bella Riccitelli support for those trying to quit or Copy Editor comply with the policy.” The smoke and tobacco-free Last fall, Broward College policy officially went in place officially became a smoke and on Aug. 24, 2015. According to tobacco free campus. Before this the Center for Disease Control policy was put into place, the and Prevention, smoking is the campuses of BC had designated number one cause of deaths in the smoking areas, which sectioned United States. Tobacco reportedly off small portions for those who kills 480,000 people each year, as could sit, smoke, and dispose it can harm almost every organ in properly of their tobacco product. the human body. However, with the new rules According to the American in place, all of these sections no Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundations, longer exist. Instead, “Smoke many colleges and universities and tobacco free campus” signs are smoke free. These include fill the school to remind students, Nova Southeastern University, staff, faculty and visitors that BC Stetson University, University of no longer tolerates smoking of South Florida, along with many any kind. others. “Broward College, along To celebrate making the one- with many other colleges and year mark of being smoke and universities, made the decision tobacco-free, Central Campus to make the campuses safe for will host an event on Aug. 24 everyone by eliminating the from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.. The event health threat these items can will include “interactive booths cause,” said Brenda Bordogna, from those who have helped to Program Manager of Wellness at support our community, Tobacco BC. Free Florida, Florida Department of Health, American Lung To inform those who are on the Tobacco Free Florida will host the anniversary event at BC. Photo credit: www.miamiherald.com BC campuses, signs are posted. Association and Nova’s AHEC Additionally, nursing students program,” said Bordogna. affected me directly since I don’t opinion on the policy. continue to do so, which some and staff can be seen wearing The event will also have smoke, but it is nicer to walk “Much of the initial response staff and students have attended,” shirts that let others know there is interactive games promoting around campus and not have to was positive. Many people stated said Bordogna. a new policy. health and a guest speaker. worry about second-hand smoke how they hated to walk to their “As with any change, there Under the smoke and tobacco- BC encourages those from the or anything like that. The policy class and have to pass through were also those who had a free policy, e-cigarettes and BC community to not only visit is noticeable,” said BC student clouds of smoke just to enter a more difficult time. Because we vaping devices are also included, the event but take part in the Tal Bendahan. building. understand that we are dealing according to Bordogna. activities as well. Not many people of the BC We also offered on site, free with addiction (nicotine), we have “The policy never really community voiced a negative smoking cessation classes and stressed the role of education and [email protected] Broward Sheriff Office candidates answer questions

Bella Riccitelli takes someone who understands Copy Editor our problems and someone who actually dealt with those With the 2016 election quickly problems before… Connecting approaching, those running for communities together is what I office are often spending their do best,” said Jules. days self-promoting and getting On a different note, Fondo the word out about themselves. feels very personally connected As college students, many first- to Broward County, as it is where time voters will experience the he grew up. importance behind voting. When “My family is here. My mom thinking of election season, and dad are here, my kids, my people often only think of those grandkids. I care about this who are running for president. community… There are so many However, come the election of issues that have come up at the 2016, many offices will have Sheriff’s Office that need to be spots open for positions that addressed… We are happy to could only be filled by votes. Village Square featured the candidates for the Broward Sheriff Office. Photo credit: Bella Riccitelli have the opportunity to do this,” Broward College recently said Fondo. held a student-run panel with a continue to be engaged, all of “Right now, we are on the cusp always wanted to become the Jones plans to commit to a few of the candidates who are them, no matter what, in public of changing how we police. Law voice – not only for the entire 90-day plan, which will include running for Broward County service and community leaders,” enforcement has yet to transition community that I served, but as a employment qualifications and Sheriff. Exclusively only open said J. David Armstrong, Jr., to the 21st Century. Now, what voice for the young, a voice for testing, a change of training and for students, the Student Village President of BC. police need to do is go back to the needy. Today, you give me the fiscal responsibility. Square held a small, intimate Fondo, who is a retired Chief where we started… We serve the opportunity to become sheriff.” “I will not have a hidden panel discussion that allowed of Police, also is an FBI National community, not the other way During the event, each student agenda from the community. students on the panel to ask the Academy graduate. Along with around… We can start closing from the panel was allowed to ask Police should not be policing three candidates any information that, Fondo has a Master’s Degree that gap of mistrust,” said Jones. a question, along with students themselves,” said Jones. they felt important. in Criminology. Fondo became a Jules previously served asking questions online. The three candidates answered The present candidates police officer at the age of 19, and as the police chief in Ohio. The questions were related to many questions from the Village included Jim Fondo, Willie has worked his way up since then. Furthermore, Jules has worked the following topics: general, Square students of BC, ranging Jones and Edison Jules. While all “I grew up here. I care about in law enforcement for over a operations, officer preparedness, from addressing current event democrats, the three men come this community. I am happy to decade. In addition, Jules also community relations and laws. issues between the communities from very different backgrounds, have the opportunity to do this,” has a great deal of experience in The first question was asked by and police officers, to how they especially when it comes to the said Fondo. working closely with those who Ashanti Messias-Smith, Student plan to handle the war on drugs part they previously played in law Jones has worked in the law are mentally disabled. Government President of BC’s in Florida. enforcement. Now, the three men, enforcement field for nearly “My American dream was to Downtown and Online campus, Fondo, Jones and Jules can be along with others, are running 40 years. He has worked as a always serve my communities,” who asked the candidates why further researched online. Each in the race to become the next corrections officer in Miami Dade said Jules. they want to be sheriff. have a Facebook page with more Broward County Sheriff. County and as a police officer “I saw that there was a great need “We see the facts of Broward information. The primary election “It takes people of courage like in Fort Lauderdale. Jones also in the Broward County area… County. When you are called to date is on Aug. 30. these men to be willing to stand founded the Alliance of Involved for far too long, the underserved serve, it’s a duty. For what we’ve up. I know these gentlemen will Minorities. communities are left behind…I seen so far in Broward County, it [email protected] August 23, 2016 NEWS 6 Eight Career Pathways cluster academic majors

Jennifer Beardslee Radi in which the biggest takeaway so degree in, there are majors, and Managing Editor far is that students aren’t enrolling career options available with in a high number of credits, very substantial earning potential that Broward College was one of few have 15 or more credits, and many haven’t even heard about. only 30 top community colleges the average is around 8 credits Students can go online to to be a part of the American a year. Keep in mind that most www.broward.edu/career to take Association of Community courses are 3 credits. By taking assessments that consider one’s Colleges (AACC) Pathways less than 4 classes for the entire interests, talents and experience. Project. The AACC Pathways year, students are prolonging These assessments and other Project is “transforming how their stay at BC, and with each career pathway resources aren’t to community colleges will operate additional semester, easing closer force students into any selection in the future,” said Joyce to possibly leaving without but to use as a tool to help guide Walsh-Portillo, AACC National graduating. students to potential careers and Pathways Coach. “BC has been “We really want to provide an towards a field that is compatible and continues to be a leader opportunity for students, who with their interests. among the 30 colleges and is are able, to focus on making “One of the greatest things one of the few colleges that has their education the number one about Broward is the number mapped all its programs within priority. Taking just a few classes of options you have, the pathways.” without any clear direction while opportunities to be engaged This project was funded by juggling competing interests with an outstanding faculty the Bill and Melinda Gates will slow down progress toward and dedicated student affairs Foundation. There are four completion. We know the longer professionals and to participate in common elements when it comes it takes to finish, the more likely many extra-curricular activities,” to Pathway implementation life will get in the way,” said said Walsh-Portillo. which involve clarifying paths Walsh-Portillo. With so many options available, to student end goals, assisting There are eight career To help guide students through Walsh-Portillo. it can sometimes be hard to select students select a pathway, then pathways, which are clusters of their pathways, deans, faculty Pathways provide students will one field, major, or career option helping them stay on the path, all academic majors that have related and associate deans are assigned assistance in narrowing in their and stick to it. With the pathways while ensuring that students are courses with similar career fields. to each pathway. The College focus when it comes to selecting a project, students still have all the learning. The career pathways are: Arts, is working to create pathway major; this project isn’t changing same options and variety, but “BC has been a leader in many Humanities, Communication & communities to make this everything, just merely trying with support and more assistance of the aspects of Pathways, but Design make up one, which is experience an even smoother to improve upon the system than ever before to help choose each College will develop its followed by Business, Education, transition for students. currently in place. the best career suited for each own “template” to meet the needs Health Science, Public Safety, “Faculty will continue to do “It is an evolution, not a student. and demands of their particular STEM (Science, Technology, what they have always done: revolution,” said Dr. Michael student populations,” said Walsh- and Engineering & Math), provide outstanding content and Baston, Broward’s coach for the Portillo Social/Behavioral Sciences & engaging instruction to prepare project. A part of being involved in this Human Services, and Industry, our students for the workplace or While many students may [email protected] program requires the college to Manufacturing, Construction & for a successful transfer to upper already have it in their mind what participate in six training institutes Transportation. division academic majors,” said they wish to study and earn their August 23, 2016 BC SPOTLIGHT 7 Nursing Program sets students up for success Jennifer Beardslee Radi Students need to earn a C or Managing Editor better in all of the courses listed previously as well as a general education math course, MCB Broward College’s nursing 2010, and MCB 2010L program is well-known (Microbiology). throughout Broward County, After taking A2 HESI tests and and the program is available on earning at least a 75 percent in multiple campuses and has a job math, anatomy and physiology, placement rate of over 90 percent grammar, vocabulary and reading, post graduation. students can apply for the nursing BC’s Nursing Program is one program. of the largest programs in the Admission into the program state, providing “350 new or occurs three times throughout the newly qualified nurses to a wide year in August, January and May. range of healthcare employers,” For students seeking to further said Dr. Deborah Papa, Dean of their education after earning their Nursing. associates, BC’s RN to BSN According to the BC website, can do so as long as they have nurses are invaluable members an unrestricted, unencumbered of any health care team. As license as an RN. mediators between doctors and “Broward graduates hands patients, nurses are often the down were always more prepared ones who help patients better at the bedside,” said Gina understand their health and Johnson, BC Alumni who earned treatment options, in addition both an AS and a BSN degree in to providing emotional support Nursing at BC. during distressing times. Nursing program at BC is recognized as one of the largest of the state. Photo credit: www.youtube.com For students interested in “Upon graduation and passing enrolling in the nursing program, the National Council Licensure demonstrated year over year The 92 percent is shared with the in nursing include personal the Associate of Science in Examination (NCLEX-RN) successful pass rates on the RN to BSN program, which can growth, and satisfaction, career nursing is offered at North, scholarship recipients are offered NCLEX exam. For 2015, the be completed in just one year. mobility, job security, scheduling Central and South Campus. an RN position commensurate Broward College National “By choosing a career in flexibility and competitive salary Those students who wish with their educational level and Council Licensure Examination nursing, you’ll be preparing for and benefits.” to further their education from an training,” said Papa. pass rate was 96.1 percent, which a future of endless learning and Students who plan to apply AS in Nursing to a BSN, can do RN to BSN students who greatly exceeds the state and growth potential. With advanced to the Associate of Science in so at Central Campus, in Davie or complete the degree program will national average,” said Papa. education many nurses work Nursing Program must have a 2.5 online. be able to advance in their current The Associate of Science as managers, educators, nurse GPA in ENC 1101, BSC 2085 and position at a healthcare facility. program has an average of 300- practitioners, clinical specialists, BSC 2085L, BSC 1086, and BSC “The Nursing Program 325 graduates each year, with a and more,” said Papa. 1086L (English, Anatomy and 92 percent job placement rate. “The benefits of a career Physiology I and II and the Labs). at Broward College has [email protected] August 23, 2016 SPORTS 8

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TIGERTAIL LAKE CENTER ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM Tigertail is a facility that offers Broward College provides team building activities, water sports, students with Broward’s Study Abroad programs give students and ropes courses. They Academic Success a chance to learn while they travel, and earn college offer Basic Lifeguarding Centers on the credit along the way. Faculty-led programs range from R classes and a monthly North, Central and 1-3 weeks, while College Consortium for International open challenge free South Campus. The Willis Studies (CCIS) study abroad programs can be as long ropes course. Most Holcombe Center, Pines Center, as 6 months. Students are given the option to travel of the services of Tigertail Coral Springs Academic Center and Miramar and study abroad in almost 30 different countries are available for free for all BC West Center all feature Academic Success Centers including Spain, Germany, S as well. According to the Broward College website, the Peru, India, China, Costa E students. Students can learn to sail, and enjoy windsurfing, goal of the ASCs “is to help students reach their full kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddle boarding. There are Rica, etc. In order to academic potential and be successful in their classes.” be eligible for study even adventure trips open for students which include sailing, Each ASC offers different things, but the basics of camping, SCUBA diving in the Florida Keys and more. abroad, students must each include quiet study areas, study rooms, tutors have a 2.5 GPA and T in a variety of subjects ranging from English to Math, be at least 18 years of Science and computers. They also provide textbooks, S age. More information INTERNET RESOURCES and graphing calculators that students can rent. about program prices, and Throughout the course of any student’s college career they deadlines as well as funding will come across a variety of resources and study aids that will help for the study abroad program can be found at broward. them along the way. A few notable websites that can be found on FITNESS CENTERS edu/international/studyabroad U the Broward College website include Lynda.com, wolframalpha. There are free fitness centers available at each main O com, and interactmath.com. Lynda.com is a campus (South, Central and North). The hours vary by location, website filled with tutorials of software and only Central Campus has a swimming pool. However, each including Microsoft office, Adobe gym offers a variety of cardio and strength training equipment DENTAL AND VISION CLINICS Creative Suite, Google Apps, Prezi, including elliptical machines, treadmills, free weights, stability Broward College offers full-service Dropbox, etc. Wolframalpha. balls, kettle bells and spinning bikes to D preventive dental hygiene care, at com is a website that will provide U name a few. All students need to its dental clinic located on Central step-by-step solutions to math gain access is their student Campus in Building 8, Room problems and answers to questions ID, and they must be 159. The Dental Clinic services of different subjects. Interactmath. dressed in workout include Xrays, examinations, simple com is an online database of clothes and bring a cleanings, deep cleanings, nutritional E basically every math textbook you towel. R may ever need. counseling and local antibiotic delivery. While fees vary, they are less than private dental offices. For more information and to schedule an CAREER CENTER appointment call 954-201-6779. LIBRARY BC’s Vision Clinic offers a full range of eye N The career centers offer students with a selection of career care services including a complete visual assessment, C development resources, including resume help, and mock interviews Broward College students have frame and lens fitting, and contact lenses. A complete that can help students prepare by practicing typical interview questions. access to books, computers, and eye exam is only $25 while a contact The Career Center Network website is full of job and internship postings. printers as well as quiet study lens exam and fitting is just $45 Students can submit their resumes to the postings, and potentially get areas for individuals or groups. for students, faculty and the public. hired. There are also plenty of tools offered to students who aren’t To gain access to all the The Vision Clinic is located on North T sure of their career path yet, there are career assessments, and Career library resources, Campus in Building 41, Room 164. E Coach websites that help students find the right students need their ID or major or area of study for them. For more information or to schedule With the new Career Pathways a Broward County library an appointment, call 954-201-2080 Program in place, students can card. Broward College students also have between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays now explore earnings outlooks access to an online database full of articles from a variety of or Wednesdays. and potential careers academic journals, which can serve as resources for essays, S and reports. The database is available on the University/ based on their major. Article by Jennifer Beardslee Radi College Library website at ucl.broward.edu. Design by Sara Varela August 23, 2016 ENTERTAINMENT 12 Supervillains become the new big screen heroes Chris Cruz Multimedia Editor

If there was ever a time where it was imagined to have villains become heroes, just once that would be insane. Well this movie makes that imagination a reality because it’s a mixture of comedy and action involving the infamous villains in Gotham City. Deadshot, who has experience with weapons, who is played by Will Smith; the lovable and the quite crazy Harley Quinn, played by Margot Robbie; Jared Leto, who is the man behind the laugh, the Joker; Amanda Waller, played by Viola Davis; Captain Boomerang, played by Jai Courtney and the actual villain of the movie, is Enchantress, who is played by Cara Delevigne. For a very long time, a lot of Suicide Squad set an August-opening record at $135.1 million over ‘Guardians of the Galaxy.’ Photo credit: screenrant.com fans who love the comic books having their freedom back. If they More than any super hero every several years. It actually delivers a bit more involving DC or Marvel would disobey, well then they will be movie, Suicide Squad joins Man of Steel came out in 2013, than any other DC movie that has agree that Suicide Squad was human fireworks. the elite movies that have the then Batman v Superman came been released thus far. Suicide a great choice for a movie that Throughout the film, there were charismatic characters and actors, out 3 years after. Now since then, Squad is a must see movie with actually has the villains saving the so many moments that had so and with great writing. DC wanted to give DC fans what great actors, story and a fantastic world this time. The movie takes many mixed emotions like never The comic book box office is they want and that’s dish out more transition between all characters. place in the Gotham universe before. There are so many trips to hitting it big time with all of these movies. Now DC is putting out If there was a question about where 6 notorious villains are laughing and feeling bad for the super hero and villain cinemas. movies more frequently just like this film, the answer would be now given the opportunity to characters. To think that villains There is absolutely no doubt Marvel. Suicide Squad has lived “go see this movie.” From great reduce their isolation sentence if actually have some sympathy that this movie earns every bit of up to the hype and has become a comic books, also comes great they can do good for once. about life, well the joker still positive feedback as it deserves. blockbuster in the movie industry. comic book hero and villain films. Amanda Waller, who is a doesn’t think that. For the most Critics have had a lot of The rating for it is a 9 out of 10. neutral character in the world part of the film, you are going speculation regarding the fact No matter how great a movie of DC, has cut a deal if they on a journey with these high-end that DC hasn’t bought out movies is, realistically it’s not perfect, stop the powerful Enchantress, criminals and beginning to see like Marvel has every year. DC but Suicide Squad is almost an then they can be much closer to the complete transformation. before would dish out one movie exception. [email protected] Most anticipated TV shows for this Fall season Danielle Kfare anticipated television show on police chief Jim Hopper conduct of the same name. It follows a relax and take a load off with South Bureau Chief Netflix in the fall. their own investigations. The slightly, deranged officer that is some TV. Don’t stress too much “Younger” show is available to stream on teamed up with a veteran detective about your classes. Ah, the fall. Everyone is Returning for its third season on Netflix now. trying to keep a low stress level in heading back to class, full stress Sept. 29 at 10 p.m. is TV Land’s “Lethal Weapon” his life. It premieres on Sept. 21 mode on. Don’t fret, for those “Younger,” which stars Hilary It’s an American action/drama on Fox at 8 p.m. times you want to take a load off Duff and Sutton Foster. For those series based on the film-series Just remember to sit back and [email protected] there’s always TV. Here are some who are unfamiliar with the show, of the most anticipated fall shows. it follows Foster’s character Liza “Kevin Can Wait” Miller, who is a recently divorced It’s an upcoming sitcom starring 40-year-old mom. Miller has to Kevin James, which follows his figure out a way to support herself character Kevin (appropriately), and her daughter after her ex- a newly retired police officer who husband’s gambling addiction left looks forward to spending some them with little money. Realizing time with his wife and three kids, how difficult it is to get a job in in which he only discovers that he publishing at her age, Miller then faces much difficult challenges at takes her best friend Maggie’s home than he did on the street. It idea to pass off as a 26-year- premieres Sept.19 on CBS at 8:30 old to become an assistant to Diana Trout, at a publishing firm, p.m. Empirical Press. It’s there, where “Divorce” she becomes friends with Kelsey Sarah Jessica Parker is back Peters (Duff), her co-worker. and gracing our television “2 Broke Girls” screens once again in the HBO Already in its sixth season, the comedy series. It follows Frances show follows best friends Max (Parker), a woman who starts to Black (Kat Dennings) and Beth reevaluate her life and marriage. Behrs (Caroline Channing) on Unfortunately, the native New their journey of trying to start Yorker immediately realizes that their own cupcake shop while discovering a fresh start is harder working at a diner. The show than she thought. There is no returns Oct. 10 at 9 p.m. on CBS. official release date yet, but look “Stranger Things” for it in the fall. The show has been getting all “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the the hype lately. It’s a science- Life” fiction horror series set in 1980s It had the Internet talking as Indiana and follows the strange soon as it was announced. This is disappearance of a young boy, the follow up series to “Gilmore Will Byers. A telekinetic girl Girls,” and it centers on the life helps his friends in their search, of a young woman brought up all while the boy’s older brother, by a single mom in Stars Hallow, Jonathan Byers and the town’s Connecticut. You can find this August 23, 2016 ENTERTAINMENT 13 Music under the stars at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Danielle Kfare in seven years and how it was South Bureau Chief nine years ago. The whole band put their all into this performance. They closed out their seven song It was a night of wonderful music set with “Hold Each Other.” The and outstanding talent under the song features Futuristic, an up- stars at the Atlanta Botanical Gar- coming rapper from Arizona but den on July 30 with Matt Nathan- Axel and King dominated his rap son, Phillip Phillips with special verse pretty well! guest, A Great Big World, which A Great Big World took the was my reason for going. They time after doing a free meet and- say if your favorite music artist greet with fans to discuss life on doesn’t tour your area, you travel the road. When asked about any for them. favorite moments when meeting A Great Big World opened the fans on this tour, Axel responded show and has been a long time how one just happened at the meet favorite of mine since the televi- and greet in Atlanta. “There was a sion series “Glee” introduced me couple that got engaged because to them in 2013 when they cov- of “Say Something,” because the AGBW, Phillips and Nathanson play a show under the stars at Atlanta Botanical Garden. Danielle Kfare/The Observer ered “This is the New Year.” Ian guy sent the girl the song because Axel and Chad King, have two of eating, a five-minute nap.” King set to perform a cover of Prince’s the night, I knew his songs that he was giving up on her. And she the best voices and most relatable said on the last tour they did an A “Raspberry Beret” with him and were played on the radio but gave him one more chance and lyrics in music today. The rest of Capella sing along thing. Phillips. nothing else. He was absolutely invited him over for tacos and the band, Zach Jones on drums, As a touring artist, everyone To wrap it up, Axel said, “peo- mind-blowing vocally and on the then they got married.” Axel went Oscar Albis Rodriguez on guitar has their favorite cities to tour. ple should come out to see their guitar. His band was unbelievable on to say that it meant the world and Chris Kuffner on bass are King said his favorite show on shows because there’s so much too. His music style ranges from to him because that song was so just as talented. They used ev- this tour so far was Portland, OR fear and negativity in the world pop, southern rock to pure singer/ difficult to write and how it was ery minute wisely being it was a because he loved the food and and their music is positive and songwriter. such a difficult moment in life for shorter set. The amount of ener- also loves a place called Boy Fort filled with love, and hope, and This show was well worth the both of them and the fact that it gy Axel, King and the rest of the which is an awesome, vintage, that’s what we like to live and trip to Atlanta and now I have is doing anything positive, it is so band put into their performances sort of throwback clothing/furni- stand by.” King added, “we want two more artists I can add to my beautiful for the both of them. is unbelievable and it is impos- ture store. Axel’s favorite city to to make you smile.” playlist. Definitely check out all Music artists tend to have pre- sible to not be pulled in. Their tour was San Francisco and out- Unfamiliar with Nathanson’s three artists if you get the chance. show rituals, and both said that music is emotional and fun. One side of New York, because New music, you can say he’s part co- It was a magical night of nothing they don’t have any for the sum- of the songs they performed was York is home. “New York shows, median and part music. He has so but music and love. mer tour but they did when they “Won’t Stop Running,” which is I get nervous for but San Francis- much talent with heartfelt lyrics. headlined a tour this past spring. the group’s latest single and is co is one of my favorite cities,” Nathanson is so passionate about [email protected] Axel continued and said, “on this about King’s battle with Multiple Axel said. the world and music he writes. He tour it’s like running around on Sclerosis. He stated that the track The duo also said that they brought it all and gained a new the bus, what are you wearing? was the response to a doctor that come out every once in awhile fan. There’s music playing, people are said he would be paralyzed with- during shows during Nathanson’s Phillip Phillips closed out Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas bring the heat to South Florida

Danielle Kfare an anthem and her dedicated fan mer.” A sweet moment during her streams of lights that scanned the vocals instead of all the back up South Bureau Chief base, ‘Lovatics’ were excited to “Skyscraper” performance was main stage and there were a few stuff (i.e. dancers and distracting hear it. when a fan threw the gay pride steps that ran down to a smaller backgrounds on the screen). Calling all Demi Lovato and Next up was “Heart Attack” flag to her and she wore it for the platform for closer fan engage- Nick Jonas fans! The two brought and shortly after “Neon Lights.” duration of the song. ment. [email protected] up the heat when they took their Her set list was full of fan favor- The production value was a For a two-hour show, it was a Future Now Tour to the BB&T ites including a new song titled bit low-key and more emphasis great performance. It was nice Center in Sunrise, FL on July 1. It “Body Say,” she released on Ap- was put on the songs. There were that they focused more on their was a fun night filled with Lovato ple Music and Spotify at midnight and Jonas’ greatest hits. July 1 for streaming purposes. It Before the pop stars hit the is not known to when it will re- stage, an EDM act named Marsh- lease on the iTunes Store or any mello amped up the crowd for other digital music retailers. thirty minutes with remixes of Lovato performed some of her popular songs as well as his own more emotional tracks includ- work. The crowd didn’t seem too ing “Fix a Heart,” “Nightingale” interested in him. After all this and “Warrior” which is about her was a pop music concert. This past struggles. Another track per- was not the right place for an formed was “Lion Heart,” which EDM act to be performing at. is about her late dog Buddy, who After a brief intermission to set was killed when attacked by coy- the band up for Jonas and Lovato, otes. The visuals for this song on the arena went dark for Jonas’ big the big screen were fantastic-rain- entrance. The band started play- bow colors with a lion close up. ing the introduction to “Levels” After Lovato performed her hit and the curtain rose to show Jo- “Give Your Heart a Break” from nas and there he was in the flesh. her Unbroken album, the stage His fans excited as ever sang and lights went dark and screams got screamed the words to the song. even louder when Jonas joined He then performed a fan favorite Lovato to accompany her on the “Champagne Problems.” He per- piano for her ballad “Stone Cold. formed about eight songs which “At the conclusion of the song, included “Bacon,” “Numb,” Lovato exited the stage for Jonas’ “Good Thing,” “The Difference” l three song finale which included “Teacher.” and the ever so known “Chainsaw,” his current single “Chains,” before Lovato hit the “Close” (without Tove-Lo) and stage. his hit single “Jealous.” “Chains” transitioned into Lo- Lovato closed the show with vato’s “Confident” smoothly. She the heartbreaking, sentimental came up on the riser and belted ballad “Skyscraper” in which she out the well-known hit. “What’s dedicated to the Orlando victims wrong with being confident?” of the mass shooting at Pulse Absolutely nothing! This is such Nightclub and “Cool for the Sum- August 23, 2016 EDITORIAL 14 The style of gaming is changing for the better

Niantic, Nintendo and the stops at parks, churches, college strengthens both bones and but rather stayed home playing now eager to do so. Pokémon Company have campuses and more people have muscles, improves circulation, videogames. Well, now they Niantic has succeeded at taken the smart phone gaming to get out to collect more poke prevents serious health issues should be happy. creating a whole new style experience and made it more balls and catch Pokémon. such as diabetes and high blood Pokémon Go is getting people of gaming. Pokémon Go, an mobile than ever before. People may still be glued pressure, among many others. out and together. Videos of places augmented reality game, changed Pokémon games have always to their phones, but they are Mentally, playing the game such as Santa Monica Pier and the standards of gaming. It been incredibly popular and now walking around more than before. has allowed many adults to get a Central Park have shown how changed the “rules.” they are becoming even more so In order to hatch eggs you collect relief from their daily lives. Many a high number of people get It makes people go out, for getting people moving. in the game, a player must walk have pointed out it’s a game together in public places to play. get together, socialize, create Pokémon Go, the 2km, 5km, or 10km, depending for children but they couldn’t As for people with depression, healthier habits and reduce stress latest Pokémon game to be on the egg. be more wrong. The game is the game is also helping those levels. released, is a mobile app that This game has gotten people actually designed for adults. with social anxiety. People who The benefits of this new style relies on a player’s location to off their couches and on the Rare Pokémon usually appears feel they never fit in, now feel of gaming are many, and you can provide them with a real life move, which can have amazing at night, players must be able to they can go out and socialize. see them right away. Hopefully, Pokémon hunting experience. health benefits. move rapidly, at several different Pokémon Go has brought more games like this will be Like a GPS system, the game These health benefits hours. people together. It has made developed, involving even more screen is a map of the player’s are not only physical but Children are not able to come people understand they can people. location. As a player walks also mental and even and go as they please. So for all be friends, that you might around Pokémon show up, and social. We all know adults, who were Pokémon have common interests they can attract more by using the benefits of walking. trainers from the very beginning even though you lures at poke stops, which are It helps you to improve during the 90s, have been able to might look way usually at landmarks in the area. your balance and your not only be a ‘kid’ again but also different. A Poke stop is a location where mood, it helps to reduce stress levels which also People players can collect potions; help with your health. who poke balls, eggs Also, people with didn’t and other depression have vocalized even you their gratitude on social media feel by pointing out how the game has helped them out. Many have expressed that it has made them get up, get out and keep their mind off their problems. It has items helped them socializing while for the having simple fun. game. This i s maintain Socially, getting people out forcing Pokémon a healthy and socializing is not something Go players to get out of weight, it usually related to cell phones and the house, and explore technology in general. Parents their neighborhood. always complained about their comfortable to With Poke kids not wanting to go outside leave the house are August 23, 2016 Features 15 Downtown campus opens gallery for students and faculty

Sara Varela selected. Editor-in-chief “We want students to understand what quality work is, to see what it looks like. We want The Downtown Campus just them to see what quality work is got more artistic. The newest in the real world,” said White. addition to the campus is Gallery “We seek to display works 31, a space destined for students, that collectively speak of spaces faculty and staff alike to showcase we live, places we go and things their work. we feel. Each exhibit will have a Located in the first floor of guiding thesis and point of view,” Building 31, the Gallery was the added McCawley. idea of the Associate Dean of P’an Ku, the Literary and Art Academic Affairs Richard White. magazine of Broward College, He started putting it together will also make use of the space to in March along with the Vice host their launch parties and have President of Operations John their own exhibitions. Dunnuck and Facilities Planner The impact that Gallery 31 Ana Ovalles. will have on the BC community Their goal was to create Gallery 31 is located in the foyer of building 31. Sara Varela/ The Observer will strongly be reflected in the something that would bring student’s success. together not only students but area, add some vibrancy,” said to the college. on a pedestrian pathway offers “Student success is what we faculty, staff and the community Dunnuck. The gallery will be curated by a chance for students faculty are here about, the more you can in general. And an art gallery at But besides bringing depth and students, which will give them and visitors to visit these works bring students to the campus, we the Downtown Campus was the vibrancy, the gallery is likely to experience for the art movement and be delighted, surprised or are going to achieve what we only thing missing that would not become the place where many in the real world. enlightened as they take their want, which is the enrollment, the only achieve that goal but also students will show their work for “There will be a student own path to a better education and retention, and the graduation,” add more to the already booming the first time and get a hang of art committee that will be run by opportunity,” said McCawley. said Dunnuck. art movement at the campus. in the real world. Professor Rick McCawley, who is The committee will require Gallery 31 will bring the “We wanted to create a better “For the students it is important program manager for the Graphic a total of between five to eight students, faculty and staff closer. intake for the students in buildings to show their work,” said White. Design Department,” said White. students to judge, assist with They will be able to work together 31 and 32 so we did some “I want students in architecture, McCawley, who has been schedule and installation. Along to run a space where human painting and reconfiguration,” in science, in any other class to be program manager for the past with students, Dean White, creativity will be on display. If said Dunnuck. able to use it,” he adds. 16 years, currently teaches five Professor McCawley, Professor you would like to visit, the gallery Adding the gallery to the And that’s because any student classes at BC’s Downtown Portal, and Professor Santiesteban is open anytime while campus is reconfiguration process was from any major is welcome Campus. His work currently on will lead the project. open. Everyone is encouraged to brought to the table by White. to showcase anything from display at the Gallery is part of a Having a strong selection visit and be inspired by the works “When Richard came in drawings, to photography, to 16-year project about his “feeling committee will guarantee that that are featured. we started discussing the idea sculptures. The plan is to also of disconnection with my nature the best work is presented. While of building these portable art feature the work of local artists in the digital age.” everyone is strongly encouraged walls that add some depth to the and bring the community closer “The location of this work to submit, only the best will be [email protected] Student Government president hopes to make impact Jennifer Beardslee Radi completion mark, which some to over. “It’s challenging but I’m Managing Editor students don’t surpass. “We learning.” represent them at conferences The President loves learning, Eddlentz Philistin was elected (and their opinion and are and even quoted his friend Marek as the new Student Government basically their voice,” “Student Madro from the New Student President of Broward College Government is the entire student Orientation on North Campus in North Campus for the 2016-2017 body as a whole,” said Philistin. saying “If you are the smartest school year. Annette Louis will Louis wants to make this year guy in that classroom, then you serve as his Vice President for great for students by planning need to get out of that classroom this term. events they will love, and because you are not being Student Government at the also taking their feedback into challenged.” collegiate level is all about being consideration to better their There are many benefits to the liaison between the students campus. Like Philistin, Louis was getting involved just a few Louis and the administration, as well as led to run for office because she mentioned include “getting to bringing attention to the relevant wants to see a change on campus network, gaining new friends or laws that may affect students. and also to make “an impact scholarship opportunities.” “Student Government within the organization.” “Regarding students looking to represents, advocates and “The reason that we are here get involved, don’t be afraid to provides services for the student is to represent the students,” said ask questions or start your own body. I would describe it to a Philistin. group if none of the current roster student who does not know about North campus also has a student of clubs and organizations fit your it, as being the voice for them and government leader serving on the interests. students. “Florida College System SGA Student Life is here to help By that; addressing their elected board for the state of all students at the college get concerns and needs to Student Student Government officials are elected every year. Photo credit: www.twitter.com Florida for the Fourth Year in a involved and we love to help Government connections, on row. Gregory Noel was elected as students find ways to be engaged bettering our campus and the System Student Government admissions and engagement.” the state jurisprudence in April to and active on the campus,” said environment around us,” said Association. It is awarded to “We try to organize these events serve for the 2016-17 year,” said Pickering. Louis, North Campus Student one advisor out of the 28 state and activities to get students to Pickering. “We welcome any and all Government Vice President colleges in Florida. He was get involved,” said Philistin This year is an election year, students that are interested in That is just what the newly honored to receive this award for Additionally, Student which is an important time for Student Government to come elected Student Government the 2015-2016 school year. Government will be working with college student government out and voice their opinions, officers on the Broward Pickering wants to “make sure the Ambassadors and reaching associations. Philistin has concerns, bring new ideas on College North Campus have they communicate well with the out to high school students “to already begun speaking to voter’s what they would like to see on already established as their duties. other students outside of student give them a taste of the college registration representatives on campus.” said Pickering. “They are motivated, government to make sure we environment,” as well as raising campus asking “what more can I For students looking to get organized, and excited for the can engage as many students as funds for students to encourage do to make your job easier?” involved in Student Government upcoming school year,” said Joe possible through our events.” completion. The Student Government on North Campus, they can stop Pickering, Student Life Director The President, Philistin, said The idea was derived from a leaders of each campus are by the Student Government office for North Campus. the Student Government goals Board of Trustees meeting, that if discussing the idea of having or email, sgnorthpres@gmail. Pickering received the Bob this year are aligned with those students are obligated to complete a “friendly debate between the com Graham Distinguished Service that the Board of Trustees have and maintain academic progress, campuses,” said Philistin. His Award for the Florida College already established for the college then they are more likely to journey at BC is not even close and are to focus on “enrollment, finish or exceed the 75 percent [email protected]

August 23, 2016 OPINION 18 Racism is a symptom of a corrupted system

Sara Varela Editor-in-chief

For the last 50 years in America, racism has been hiding in plain sight. We all thought it was dead; Sara Varela that it was a problem of the past; Editor-in-chief something that Americans felt shame for. Sadly, racism is alive Global warming is real. Man- and well in the 21st century. And made climate change is real. it is right here in America. However, sad as it is, corporations Over the past few years that made their fortunes exploiting we have seen a surge in the natural resources began a debate number of police shootings of by using a simple weapon: doubt. unarmed people. Most of them Racism is deeply rooted in the American justice system. Photo credit: www.uppermichigansource.com Climate change is a scary issue are minorities such as black and and many would prefer to believe Latinos. With smartphones and were Latinos. blame. I believe the whole system do not have the resources, they it’s just a myth. social media available to almost Most of the cases are still is to blame. The whole justice aren’t able to have a good lawyer However, thanks to the anyone, videos of these deadly under investigation, but those that system in America is corrupted. and to appeal their sentences. technology available it’s been encounters have flooded the are closed are usually ruled as Racism is deeply within it. The violence against minorities, quite easy to demonstrate that Internet and the media. justified. Only in one of the cases The lack of punishment for the police’s excessive use of when the industrial revolution In many cases, there’s a reaction of 2016 was there any punishment the police officers involved in force, the racial profiling, and began and the carbon dioxide of outrage from the public. Sadly, for an officer. He was fired and a deadly shootings is a symptom the cop’s killings must all stop. levels started to become more it happens so often that we end up grand jury decided not to charge of a corrupted system. Wearing a And for it to stop, we must fix the than what nature could handle, forgetting most of them, and only him with any crime. badge does not grant anyone the systematic problem at the center the planet started to show what keep track of a few. If those numbers can tell right to murder people. And if the of it all: racism. It all comes down happens when we humans mess The British newspaper, The you anything, it is that there is system fails to deliver justice, it’s to that one thing many say is dead with this perfectly balanced Guardian, has been following definitely a problem of excessive, a message to everyone that there and many others live everyday. planet. the issue very closely. They have often deadly, use of force within is immunity to those who wear a Our fist step is to acknowledge Global warming is caused dedicated a section to counting the police force. And that racism uniform. the problem is real and only basically by what is known as how many have been murdered is deeply rooted in the system. But it isn’t only about lack then will we be able to work on the greenhouse effect, which by police since 2015. However, with every new of punishment; it’s also about fixing the problem. There will means that greenhouse gases During 2016, the police have police involved killing, a whole excessive punishment for only be a change if we all stand such as carbon dioxide, water killed 611 people, 88 of them mountain of questions and minorities. For decades, blacks up against injustice together, vapor, and methane among others were unarmed, and out of those accusations come afloat. Every and Latinos have been abused we should not fall into the block the heat trying to escape unarmed, 36 were black and group involved points the finger by the system. They get harsher political game of choosing a side. towards space. The excessive 15 were Latinos. During 2015, at somebody else. Everyone looks punishments compared to white There are no sides. There’s only accumulation of these gases is a 1,146 people were killed, 229 of for somebody to blame. people for the same crime. They justice. consequence mostly of human them were unarmed. Out of those But to me, I don’t think there’s are most likely to be stopped by activities such as deforestation, unarmed, 79 were black and 36 just one person or one group to a cop. Also, since most of them [email protected] cars emissions, burning of fossil fuels, waste disposal in landfills, agriculture, cattle raising, and more. Almost about any human Hackers are a real threat to everyone online activity contributes to increasing levels of greenhouse gases in the Chris Cruz atmosphere. Multimedia Editor However, that doesn’t mean we need to become extinct in order to save the planet. There are ways Every day we live in a world to fix our huge environmental where technology is used in mistakes of the past century. our lives. From cell phones, We can move toward a clean computers, and other gadgets we energy society. Countries such use for business and/or pleasure. as Germany, Uruguay, Denmark, The only thing about the gadgets Costa Rica and Sweden have all that we use, is that it comes at a moved rapidly towards using price. With every device being renewable energy to meet their used, it is open for breach. electricity needs. The minute we open a website We can also contribute by or put personal information in our planting trees to reduce excess devices, we open ourselves up carbon dioxide. To that, we to hackers every time. In April can add changing our ways for 2011, a huge company and its agriculture. New Jersey will console was breached to the point be home to the world’s largest of shutting down their network vertical farm. There everything for a whole 3 months. will grow without soil or water, Many fans of Sony’s treasured The hacker group Anonymous is well-known for its attacks online. Photo credit: thehacktoday.com which will mean a lot to this console called PlayStation 3 was damaged Earth since agriculture unable to have Internet access for is that they weren’t hit too hard. or a cell phone to track their it because the bank associated uses about 70 percent of water players to enjoy, which led to a In fact, they were only hit with whereabouts and that person within the card will have a red withdrawal. lot of controversy as the culprit a DDOS (Distributed Denial Of won’t even know that they’re flag that unusual purchases are We’re already experiencing the of the attack was identified as Service),which cuts network flow being watched. When it comes being made and they will lock consequences of global warming. a group that calls themselves for 1 or 2 days depending how to buying material things online, the account on the card and from The super storms, the floodings, Anonymous. hard it’s hitting. whether it’s Amazon or if it’s just there it cannot be used anymore. the record breaking temperatures They claimed to shut down The group known as Lizard shopping online in general, it’s You get a new card and with more for the past three years, both cold servers to ensure their revenge of Squad were the ones on Twitter crucially important to take note safety on the card. and hot, glaciers are melting at some kind, and as some say a few admitting to attacking both Sony about what is the best way to buy Hacking can appear in many an alarming rate, corals around members have been arrested and a and Microsoft servers. From that products online. forms and in many ways. the world are dying, sea levels few others have kept a low profile. point, there hasn’t been a hack The absolute best way to make Hacking is inevitable, no matter are rising, and more. These all Ever since that attack happened, on Sony nor Microsoft consoles purchases is to use a credit card, what you do, it can happen at any have their own catastrophic the CEO of PlayStation wanted since then. not a debit card. If the debit time. It is very important to learn consequences. to make sure that never happened People would think after a card was compromised then and counter a hacking situation so It is not too late, yet. Measures again. few months or a few years that there could be a chance that that you can always be ready if it can be taken to save this planet The only problem is that the hacking completely stops, all the money within the debit ever occurs, so that it can be safe and give future generations the in 2014 the newly developed unfortunately it does not. It’s card which could have access to to shop and to live safely. planet they deserve. It depends on consoles of PlayStation 4 and the even more scary when you can checkings, or saving accounts can us to act not only soon but fast. XBOX one were both breached to use hacking as a spy implement. be lost or stolen. the point where their network was Hackers can spy on their loved If a credit card is being used [email protected] shut down. The only difference ones either through a camera then there is more safety within [email protected]

Fort Lauderdale Fringe Festival 2016

Broward College’s Downtown campus has become the home of the Fort Lauderdale Fringe Festival. Many cities around the world have their own Fringe Festival, and Fort Lauderdale joined the list last year. The Festival is known for its edgy, dark and uncensored material. Creativity is allowed to flow without restrictions. However, there are family-friendly shows as well. For Broward College, the Festival is growing every year. In 2015, the inaugural year, the Festival lasted only one day. For this past edition, it went to two full days and a preview night. Also, it featured an outdoor section with selling kiosks, music and even a food truck. The Festival took place May 6 and 7, and the preview night on May 5. The calendar was jam-packed with shows. It was organized wonderfully, allowing anyone to attend every show during the two days. They also offered workshops this year, which were completely free for performers and audience alike. Another thing incorporated for the second time around was day and full festival passes. The audience would have the option to choose to buy a pass for either the full day or full weekend or to buy per show. Prices were pocket-friendly, ranging from $7 for 30-minute shows to $40 for full festival access. And the proceeds went to the performers. As for the shows, they were all over the place, from comedy to drama, from adult-only to family-friendly shows. Many of the shows interacted with the audience, which only made the whole experience several times funnier. It’s definitely an intimate setting made for the public to feel close to the performers and enjoy the shows to the maximum. And while the vast majority of shows were in English, there were some that were bilingual or completely in Spanish. During preview night, Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler, proclaimed May 6 and 7 as Fort Lauderdale Fringe Festival days, making official the present and future significance and success of the Festival for the city, the college community and the public in general. Dates have already been announced for the festival’s third year through its Facebook page. It will take place April 21-23, 2017 and the performers’ submissions deadline have been set for January.

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