“This campus is made of 30-40 percent international students, so we want the whole week to be for them, so they feel recognized and at home. It’s an annual tradition we’re trying to carry out and make it bigger and bigger,” she said.
Month: November 2011
News Briefs
NSU researchers seek to use stems cells to grow teeth Dr. Peter Murray, Ph.D,, associate professor of endodontics, and a team of researchers from NSU’s College of Dental Medicine have been working, for several years, to use stems cells, or a simple tooth bud, to grow new teeth. The researchers have been successful with the […]
Homecoming court shouldn’t be decided on traditions
Luckily, the couple is not brain-dead and was very aware of what was happening to them. They understood the responsibility they should have in their position, and that it comes with criticism.
Careful what you name your kids
I don’t think it should matter if your first, middle or last name is offensive to anyone. We all have the same freedom of speech to name our kids whatever we want. Michael Jackson named his son Blanket, Gwyneth Paltrow named her daughter Apple, and no one batted an eye. Who cares if people associate your children’s names with a ruthless dictator or some other negative political movement. Our president’s middle name is Hussein for Pete’s sake.
My pick of throw-back flicks
Sometimes, in waiting for the bigger, better movie to come along, we forget about the ones that hit high notes before some of us (namely me) could even walk. Why don’t we hop into my time-machine and have a glimpse of movies from the years that did not start with 20
The Museum of Art Ft. Lauderdale celebrates Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a Mexican holiday following Halloween that celebrates the lives of those who are no longer with us. Those who celebrate the holiday create small (or extravagant) shrines to honor their deceased family member, which are usually decorated in the most unique manner.
Diary of… a belly dancer
I believe clothing tells the story of a person and belly dancing has so many gorgeous outfits that it’s incredible. The colors and the costume design say who you are at that moment.
Laugh your fins off: comedian Kevin Hart performs at NSU
“I don’t think I would’ve ever gotten to see him perform live if it wasn’t for NSU. I had so much fun,” she said. “I can’t believe we got to see him do new material. That was crazy. It was so worth the money and everyone had a good time.”
The war on artificial drugs
The Marines and other branches of military made Spice illegal last year. The DEA is trying to control the market and is making emergency procedures to make it illegal. For good reason, in the few studies that have been concluded, one thing has been made clear — the use of this product is unhealthy.
Men’s basketball hopes for strong fan support in upcoming season
Teddy Tassy, senior guard, said that in order for the team to have a successful season, they are going to need the support and encouragement of NSU fans. He said if a genie granted him one wish, he would ask for the seats to be filled for every home game.