One of the best things about growing up is becoming financially independent. But when you don’t receive money from your parents, you need to make your own. Making her own money is the reason Ileana Sanchez, sophomore psychology major, is the media manager for the Office of Student Activities and works at the office’s front […]
Month: June 2011
The best seats in town: Your guide to South Florida’s best concert venues
There are hundreds of conversations going on at once. Suddenly, the lights go off and all attention is on the stage. In just moments, everyone begins to clap, whistle and yell in excitement. The band takes the stage and, before you know it, music comes to life. There are many venues in South Florida to […]
NSU traditions
Like any family, NSU has its own traditions. From academic to recreational, these annual, and semiannual, events will have you feeling connected to the NSU family. Sharkapalooza The first Friday of the fall semester, the NSU community gathers for Sharkapalooza. As the closing event of the Weeks of Welcome, Sharkapalooza enables students to get information […]
Introduction to intramurals
If you are athletic but do not want to go through the pressure of intense competition, intramural sports may be for you. Michael Prociuk, assistant director of Intramural Sports and Special Events, said intramural team sports at NSU include basketball, flag football, soccer, softball and volleyball. The seasons usually last five or six weeks with […]
South Florida theaters get two fins up
Movies enthrall us. Don’t believe me? Ask just about anyone who’s seen Inception. People love movies. There’s nothing like sitting down next to your friends with some Sour Patch Kids and a Tub’O Popcorn to see a movie that you have been waiting months to see. However, there are several things that can ruin that […]
Living and communicate with a roommate
By: Michael Brochu Michael Brochu is the graduate assistant for mediation services in the Office of the Dean of Students. The day that you have been eagerly awaiting for has finally arrived. You have checked into your new residence hall, met your resident adviser, and discovered that you have used muscles you didn’t know you […]
Upcoming blockbuster must sees
There is still quite a ways to go before the anticipated release of the new Batman movie in 2012. In the meantime, there are some big movies to watch. And since the biggest trend right now in movies is superheroes, there are quite a few of those on this list. These are some of the […]
Feed your mind with “Eating”
“Eating: A Memoir” by James Epstein is exactly what it sounds like: a book about memories involving food. It is part biography and part recipe book, but it fails to completely satisfy the reader’s appetite in either area. There are parts that are delicious and parts that need more spice to get the right taste. […]
Paddles up, Dude
Paddleboarding combines the best of two worlds — the exhilaration of surfing and the relaxation of rowing down a river. The sport started in Hawaii about a decade ago. It gained popularity in East Asia and California and, most recently, South Florida. Using a board very similar to a surfboard, and a paddle, athletes paddle […]
Throwback of the month: Billie Holiday
Who is Billie Holiday? Why do a throwback on her? Well, Billie Holiday is a woman worth celebrating. Holiday possessed a unique style and grace that disappeared too soon. Although her life was often a struggle, her legacy has remained a memory of her triumphs. A quick reflection on what music is today makes it […]