When I think of this year’s baseball team I automatically think of an explosive offense, and for good reason. As of March 19, the team leads the conference in batting average, on base percentage, slugging percentage, home runs, and walks. This lineup has been demolishing opponents and even put up 20 runs in a victory.
Month: March 2012
Tips for surviving an online class
From my many years of “online class-time,” I’ve picked up a few tricks of the trade and I want to share them with you. From one online student to another, this is how you survive an online class.
Candid conversation with the president
This week’s installment of the Current series, which exposes students to various aspects of student life, includes an interview with NSU President George L. Hanbury II. Hanbury was a city manager in three cities and served as NSU’s Chief Operating Officer for 13 years. He became president and chief executive officer of NSU in 2010.
Coach Boneé earns 500th victory
On Feb. 25, the softball team defeated Young Harris 6-3 in what turned out be a historic victory for head coach, Lesa Boneé. This win marked her 500th victory as a head coach at the collegiate level.
Diary of… a musician and radio host
Daniel E. Urdaneta is a communication studies major. His hobbies include swimming, racquetball, going to the beach and playing with his dog. Daniel’s favorite quote is “Always follow your heart and intuition, somehow they already know what you want to become,” by Steve Jobs.
Cheap tickets available for Key West Trip
On March 31, for $45, students will enjoy parasailing, snorkeling and jet-skiiing. The tickets also include transportation to and from Key West and are available from the Student Activities office located on the first floor of the Don Taft University Center.
NSU dental student patents toothbrush and breath freshener duo
Deborah Luis, fourth-year dental student, recently created and patented Fresh-Tips™, a one-time use, on-the-go toothbrush and breath freshener.
The lessons economic history tried to teach us
For what it’s worth, it’s not your fault. I mean, how could it be? You’re just a single grain of sand in the hourglass that flips too quickly. Who am I, or any of us for that matter, to expect you to break a long standing mold and actually spend more money during hard times? […]
Dear NSU students: Want change? Make change!
When I transferred here last year from FIU, I was disappointed to find that students here didn’t hold student involvement and student leadership in a high regard. As I began to become involved at NSU, I learned more about the university system and began to understand the uniqueness of the NSU student experience. Here are six conclusions that I have reached in my two semesters of being a Shark:
Offshore: March 20-26
Weekly events held in the general Ft. Lauderdale Area. Listen to Radio X – WNSU 88.5 for a chance to win tickets to these events. Call (954) 262 – 8460 between 6 p.m. and 3 a.m.