TLC used to be called “The Learning Channel,” good thing they changed it because there is very little learning going on.
Month: February 2012
Player profile: Lauren Boudreau
Lauren Boudreau, junior biology major, is one of three co-captains on the rowing team, and the president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. She started rowing in middle school, and, at the time, she would not have predicted that she would still be rowing today.
The Sharkettes dance team jazzes up NSU’s basketball halftime shows
The Sharkettes, a NSU dance team, is dancing its way into fans’ hearts and helping increase Shark pride.
Gas is great but diesel is better
Unlike their predecessors, diesel engines today are mostly turbocharged and use advanced technologies and emission controls that, in some cases, make them more eco-friendly than hybrids, meaning that they are far less dirty than they used to be. Yet some states actually prohibit the sale of diesels today. This type of archaic thinking needs to be replaced by the forward ideals our generation is becoming used to.
For better and for worse—the meaning behind “The Vow”
What would you do if your spouse didn’t remember you? How far would you go to fight for your love? When would you realize you needed to let them go? “The Vow” answers these questions.
Academy Awards nominations and predictions
With the 84th annual Academy Awards just a few weeks away, there is a lot of speculation about who will take home the Oscar. This year the competition seems to be more fierce than ever with some new comers going head to head against acting elites, and, for the first time in 83 years, a silent movie has been nominated for Best Picture. Here is a full list of nominations and Oscar predictions.
Sophie Kinsella takes us to the roaring ‘20s on a path full of fun and intrigue in “Twenties Girl”
Sophie Kinsella, which is a pen name, first revealed after the release of the aforementioned “Can You Keep a Secret?” for author Madeleine Wickham, never disappoints when she puts pen to paper to create a new story. Her humor is sharp and witty and her characters draw you in and make you hope for them as they search for the thing that is missing from their lives.
NSU’s Biggest Loser isn’t similar to the show
In the first week of January, the annual program of NSU’s Biggest Loser began. The program has the same name as the television show, but that is where the similarities end.
On The Bench – NSU is home to some elite athletes
Did you know that NSU had 21 All-Americans last year? Now I know we’re not playing blackjack, but 21 sure is one pretty number.
NSU’s student clubs and organizations
Throughout the winter 2012 semester, The Current will feature stories on student involvement at NSU. Involvement is an important aspect of a student’s life at NSU. Their college experience should be more than just attending classes and studying. Below are a list of the types of student clubs and organizations NSU offers.