Paul Rudd (Ned) has no problem portraying a loveable, trusting idiot in “Our Idiot Brother,” whose main goal in life is to get his dog, Willie Nelson, back from his ex-girlfriend.
Month: September 2011
No standard for standards in academics
Let’s all just get on the same page where it’s needed.
Gimme a break: Using coupons to have cheap fun
The economy sucks, unemployment is soaring and tuition has gone up, but we still need to go out and have some fun. Luckily, there are many companies ready to give you a coupon for anything from spas and restaurants to gun-shooting and Segway tours.
Construction around NSU to continue throughout the year
Construction, which began this summer, on NSU’s campus and in nearby areas, is part of a two-year plan to create a new waste water plant and potable water system to treat waste water, distribute reusable water to areas around campus and act as an expandable source of drinking water, said NSU’s Facilities Management officials.
The right to water: NSU to host human rights symposium on the importance of water
On Sept. 16, The Inter-American Center for Human Rights (IACHR) will host “Water: A Human Right,” to discuss the declaration made by the U.N. General Assembly in 2010 that safe and clean drinking water and sanitation is a human right that is essential for life, which 900 million people worldwide do not have access to.
Diary of… a retired Coast Guard officer
Andrea West, who goes by her middle name Jill, is a freshman legal studies major with plans to become a certified paralegal after graduating. She loves to cook and loves to read. Jill always has a book in her hand. Aside from reading she loves watching her children play sports. Her daughter plays softball and rides BMX bikes.
Women’s Soccer looks to succeed on and off the field
The reigning Co-SSC Champions are back, and they are looking forward to making statements on and off the field. The NSU women’s soccer team’s quest for another great season began at home on Sept. 4, led by SSC Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year, Mike Goodrich.
On the Bench: Stay classy South Florida
Sports fans are clearly the least-empathetic creatures on earth. Don’t believe me? Then just ask Miami Dolphins quarterback, Chad Henne. On Aug. 1, Henne was booed by fans during a scrimmage at Sun Life Stadium. These jeers soon turned into a “We want Orton” chant, referring to Denver Broncos quarterback, Kyle Orton.
Why college athletes shouldn’t be paid
Ohio State, Tennessee, USC, and now the University of Miami have all been rocked by scandals involving student-athletes this past year. These dirty deeds have led some to ask the question, should college athletes be paid? Although NSU may not have the big-time athletic program like the aforementioned schools, NSU still follows NCAA rules and […]
Eat for le$$: Nearby restaurants that offer NSU discounts
We all have to eat. It’s good to try new places for our culinary adventures but it’s even better when we can do it for less money. There are many restaurants near by that offer NSU students a discount. Here is a sampling of them to get you started.