No action movie has ever made me tear up or given me the shivers like this before. Safe to say, I wasn’t prepared to feel just as hopeless as one of the plane crash survivors but I did, and that’s exactly what director Joe Carnahan wants.
Month: February 2012
Super Bowl predictions
It’s no secret that I’m an avid Dolphins fan, and nothing would please me more than to see the Patriots meet their demise. Now, that being said, I ultimately believe that it will be the Patriots who win this game (that hurt to say).
NSU athletics volunteers at Special Olympics basketball tournament
On Jan. 14, nearly 500 athletes from Special Olympics participated in the County Basketball Tournament held at the Don Taft University Center. Seven teams from Broward County qualified for the state competition but all the athletes were proud of their accomplishments.
Athletes succumb to pressure but they’re still human
It simply baffles me to see the negative outpour from fans when a player makes a mistake. An athlete shows they’re human, and we as a society lack the human characteristic of empathy.
Five greatest NSU Athletics moments from the fall season
Yours truly has handpicked the five greatest moments by NSU Athletics from the fall season. Whether you missed these epic moments or just enjoy being in a state of nostalgia, you won’t want to turn this page.
Star Wars Episode I: A menace to society
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, one could see a movie that wasn’t in 3D. Shocking, I know. It seems every movie is now milking the 3D cash cow. It’s one thing to rerelease “The Lion King” and “Beauty and the Beast” in 3D, as these are actually masterpieces. It’s another […]
Social network profile browsing causes the destruction of courtship
While there is certainly merit to checking out someone’s online profile to avoid dangerous and awkward situations, one can’t help but reminisce about the days when there were courtships in which people would meet in person and learn about each other through face-to-face conversations that required a sophisticated level of communication and engagement.
The screening process has never been easier thanks to the Internet
Ladies and gentlemen, everyone knows that in order to make an informed decision (about anything, really) you have to do research. Otherwise, you’re just a blind, naïve sap on the verge of yet another bad experience.
Proposed tuition increase for science, technology, engineering and math majors
The State University System of Florida’s Board of Governors and the Florida State Legislature will soon vote on whether to increase tuition for students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Florida must see sights
While you live in Florida, it is important to remember that this state has more than just Disney World, Panama City and Bush Gardens. Florida has more than theme parks and beaches. It is the home of many historic places that any sightseer and food connoisseur would love.