A Sun-Sentinel article published at the beginning of February noted that since 2004, speeding Florida officers have caused at least 320 crashes and 19 deaths. However, only one officer went to jail — for 60 days.
Month: February 2012
“Ghost Rider 2”: I just never learn
Story-wise? Quite possibly the worst excuse for a movie-adaptation of a Marvel superhero I’ve ever seen (and I saw “Thor”). Effects-wise? Not bad because I possess a Y-chromosome and am easily amused by dancing flames and motorcycles that are on fire.
Men’s basketball looking forward to SSC tournament
The men’s basketball team will play on the road on Feb. 29 for the first round of the SSC tournament. The team currently stands with a record of 11-13 and eight of those losses happened on the road.
Diary of… a student on the Paleo diet
Ana Castilla is a senior biology major who is a certified sports nutritionist through the International Society of Sport Nutrition. She gives Paleo nutrition lectures at different Crossfit affiliates such as 911 Crossfit and City Crossfit and is a Bootcamp and Zumba fitness instructor at 911 Crossfit. She enjoys being a coach and working face to face with people. Her favorite quote is, “Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution” by Dobzhansky.
NSU and FIU collaborate to create response for potential Cuban oil spill
In early February, NSU and Florida International University researchers presented a response plan in the event of an oil spill off the coast of Cuba to the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee.
Why life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness includes the right to marry
It is clear, by both the letter and the spirit of the Amendment, that Proposition 8 infringes on the rights of gay Americans to freely associate in a manner equal to the one in which heterosexuals associate.
The birth control controversy
President Barack Obama’s plan for birth control has turned into an issue with extensive concerns. This policy would require that employers provide health insurance plans that cover the cost of birth control pills to their female employees. This plan would also include females who work at religiously-based organizations.
Commuter students deserve their own lounge
Ask any commuter, any real commuter, what they want most. Most are asking for a nice quiet place to put their feet up, charge their laptop and relax — a lounge, an area set aside for the students who don’t live on or near campus to relax and hang out during the day.
2012 style trends—straight from Mercedes Benz fashion week
From Feb. 9 — Feb. 16, the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week held 94 shows in New York City, featuring designers like Tory Burch, Michael Kors and Nicole Miller. Trend after trend were modeled down the runway — from peplum outfits to sport couture. But you may be asking: How can these trends fit into my everyday style? Here are the 2012 trends that everyone can wear:
2012 movie premieres
You may have noticed it last year — 2011 was a bad year for movies. Sure, there were some “OK” titles and a few long awaited movies like “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” and “Drive,” but that doesn’t compare to the list of films being released this year. Not every big movie of the year is mentioned, but each one is sure to be an unforgettable, unique experience that will, hopefully, make up for last year’s dismal release performances.