Looking for a job is more than just about resumes and networking. It’s also about looking the part and complementing the look with the right body language.
Month: March 2011
Faculty Spotlight: Edye Groseclose
Edye Groseclose, Ph.D., is a professor in the College of Medical Sciences, but she teaches students from the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the College of Dental Medicine, the College of Pharmacy and the College of Optometry.
Diary of…A student affected by the Japanese earthquake
Naoko Kurata is a second-year marine biology student. She loves salsa dancing, scuba diving, and travel and is a member of NSU International Student Association (NISA).
Diary of…A student’s emotional experience of the Japanese earthquake
Nozomu “Naz” Ozaki is a second-year doctoral student in family therapy. He likes sports, tai-chi, exercise, reading, eating, some cooking, and various forms of art. His interests include community work and the application of systems theory and cybernetics at multiple levels for others’ well-being. Ozaki plans to work as a therapist or consultant after he graduates. He is a member of the Nova International Student Association (NISA), the Broward Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (BAMFT) and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). His philosophy on life is, “Look at the lines that connect dots.”
On the Bench: Illegal sex wins NFL Hall of Famer fair punishment
Should a famous football player be punished for paying to have sex with an underage minor? Definitely, yes. But just how severe should his sentence be?
Return of the prodigal Strokes
Once upon a time, there was a little band from New York who made it really big by playing simple, yet brilliant little rock-n-roll tunes. They looked dirty. All the members of the band needed haircuts and, from the looks of it, showers too. They called themselves The Strokes and they played songs like “Last Night,” “Someday” and “Hard to Explain.” They didn’t look like much, but their music was incredible, and they quickly changed the outlook of the American rock scene.
Site of the Week: Splittherent.org
So you found an apartment and a roommate, and you are eager to move in to your new home. But then, you realize that one precarious issue still needs to be addressed — the monthly rent. You get the normal sized bedroom with a small, private bathroom, while your roommate gets the master bedroom, with […]
Sequels, prequels and adaptations: The future of Hollywood
Whether it’s a sequel, a prequel or a squeak-quel, there’s an ongoing and annoying trend in Hollywood. Sadly, that trend is a lack of originality. It seems that every year we see the same movie, only this time around it has an updated title. What it comes down to is us, the audience, giving Hollywood our money for them to regurgitate the same story. Only this time with new, cool special effects that make us say “wow.” But they do this while adding nothing to our intellect or our personal growth.
Two celebrities express apathy instead of empathy in Japan tragedy
Earlier this month, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and rapper 50 Cent tweeted incredibly callous remarks regarding the devastation in Japan and its effect on Hawaii and California. This crude humor has been met with public condemnation. While I’m proud of the world-wide response to the horrifically insensitive remarks, I’m furious at the stars for making the statements in the first place.
On the Scene: What is your favorite April Fools’ Day prank?
April Fools’ Day is the day when practical jokes are not only accepted but expected. What are the people closest to you planning? Will you be prepared, or will you be the butt of the joke? Here are a few students’ favorite pranks. What is your favorite April Fools’ Day prank?