Victor Palacios works in a tiny office inside the law library at the Shepard Broad Law Center, but his passion for the Inter-American Center for Human Rights (IACHR), for which he is co-director, is big enough to fill the entire NSU campus.
Month: September 2011
News Briefs
Workshops for prospective law students On Sept. 14 and 21, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will continue a series of free workshops, which began on Sept. 7 to provide students with information about law school including preparing for the LSAT, where to attend law school, how to apply, and how to create personal […]
Student organization seeking to cater to veterans revamps plans
Students United for Returning Veterans (SURV), a group started six years ago by graduate students at the Center of Psychological Studies, wants to unite students and veterans under one organization by expanding its undergraduate membership.
On the Bench: A captain’s responsibility: Philipp Lahm didn’t get the memo
When you hear the word “captain” in sports, you associate the term with qualities, such as leadership, integrity, and intelligence. A true captain not only represents his/her team on the field, but off the field as well. Apparently, captain of the German National Soccer team, Philipp Lahm, didn’t get the memo.
What you need to know about NSU’s intramural sports
From flag football to dominos, there is a wide variety to choose from when it comes to intramural sports at NSU. With several sports and events occurring throughout the school year, intramural sports provide an athletic outlet for students, faculty and staff who need a break, or just want to have fun.
Minus one man: Two and a Half Men premieres without its former star
Popular prime time sitcom, “Two and a Half Men” returns to TV Sept. 19 for its ninth season premiere without one of its men, original star, Charlie Sheen who played the party–loving, womanizing Charlie Harper, jingle writer with a Malibu Beach home.
9/11: Not openly remembering doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten
Not long ago, I was within earshot of a conversation in which someone remarked that anyone not found honoring the day in some significant manner simply isn’t a good American. I beg to differ.
“Footsteps” worth following
NSU 2010 graduate from the Master of Arts in writing program, Shewanda Pugh has delivered a compelling story of love and adventure, struggle and conflict, and hope despite impossible circumstances in her debut novel, “Crimson Footprints.” Deena Hammond, a mixed-race girl, was raised by her grandparents in Liberty City. She was programmed to believe that […]
SGA petition prompts lift of Skype ban on campus
A petition proposed by Student Government (SGA) senator Daniel Brookins, junior legal studies major, was used last year to show that 97 percent of students wanted access to the video chat service, Skype. The petition prompted the lift of a Skype ban that was placed by the Office of Information Technology (OIT) last year.
High speed equals high hopes for men’s soccer
It is that time of the year. Soccer is back at NSU. With many fresh faces and a few familiar ones, the men’s soccer started the season at home on Sept. 2. Head Coach Giuseppe DePalo believes NSU fans will enjoy watching this team play for the rest of the season.