When I heard that the French band Phoenix was coming to The Fillmore in Miami Beach, I got a ticket as soon as I could. I was expecting a good show. What I got was the best concert of the year — maybe the best I’ve ever been to.
Month: November 2010
“Hereafter” may go over your head
“Hereafter” may be one of the best films released this year, but most who see it probably won’t think so. I know because as I was walking out of the theater, soaking it all in, I overheard the disappointed spectators around me saying how bad it was and how nothing happened. Unfortunately for those people […]
Empathy decreases in college students
A study by the University of Michigan revealed that, due to social media use, adolescents are less empathetic than adolescents 40 years ago.
New species discovered through marine life census
In early October, results of the marine life census revealed the discovery of more than 6,000 new species. The 10-year exploration concluded with a presentation of the results in England.
Attempted suicide survivor shares his second chance story
A teenager attempted suicide by jumping off the ninth story of his apartment building — and survived. Think this is the next Hollywood film? For then 18-year-old Jordan Burnham, it was no movie.
Review of SUTV’s November movies
November is here. It is the month where we look back and take some time to express our gratitude and stuff our bellies with delicious food. Sharks United Television is feeling the spirit of the holiday, as their movie listings for November are going to give Sharks on campus plenty to be thankful for.
“Paranormal Activity 2” You’ll never look at your house the same way again
“Psycho” made us afraid of the shower. “Nightmare on Elm Street” made us afraid to fall asleep. “Poltergeist” made us afraid to look under the bed. And “Paranormal Activity 2” makes sleeping on the couch a nightmare.
News Briefs
Winter registration in progress Registration for the Winter 2011 semester began on Nov. 1. Undergraduate students can register through WebStar or with their academic advisers. A $100 late registration fee will apply after Jan. 1. MBA program may add commencement requirements The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship is reviewing the requirements for graduation. […]
Diary of… A radio personality
Toby Braun-Gotti is a junior criminal justice major. He is also a Y-100 radio personality, an event planner and nightclub promoter. He lives his life by the philosophy of never letting an opportunity get away. In late 2008, I started my own promotional event and club promotion company and began organizing night club parties from […]
Faculty Spotlight: Dimitrios Giarikos
Dimitrios Giarikos, associate professor of chemistry and science coordinator at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, has been invited to weddings and parties — by his students.