Wal-Mart is notorious for destroying communities from the inside. Like a cancerous growth, the chains start out seemingly harmless but quickly swells and takes out many of the much smaller business in the area.
Month: March 2012
Wal-Mart: The Holy Grail of the free market system
Enter Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Wal-Mart is the paradigm of what success in corporate America is. Wal-Mart is often targeted as aggressive in its approach, but the truth is, Wal-Mart has been able to maximize profits while serving a demographic that a vast majority of corporations exclude: the working class.
America’s prisons: They want you
It is really despicable what U.S. prisons have become. Prisons, which I will remind you, are built with federal money — your money — are not interested in saving tax payers anything. Instead, they are more interested in funneling the cash right into your pockets. Why would prisons want to rehabilitate repeat offenders? They are repeat business.
High oil prices ache the head and the wallet
Bad news: gas prices are projected to reach $5 this summer. A recent article by the New York Times has confirmed everyones worst fears.
Swimming and diving ready for nationals
On Feb. 18, both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams celebrated a conference championship. Both teams led from day one of the meet and were able to hold off the opposition for victories. With conference championships under their belts, both teams are focused for nationals, which are scheduled to take place March 14-18.
It’s the same old song for LeBron
LeBron James is certainly “The Chosen One” when it comes to receiving criticism. This guy could end world hunger, poverty and invent a time machine, and yet people would still find a reason to hate him. The outpour of hatred from fans following the All-Star game on Feb. 26 provided clear evidence of that.
Track and field looks to carry last season’s momentum
Last year was a historical season for NSU track and field. Between the men and women, there were seven All-Americans, four individuals who qualified for nationals and the women were ranked in the top 25 for the first time in program history.
NSU hosts 12th annual Broward County heart walk
On March 17, at 8 a.m., NSU will host the annual Broward County Heart Walk, which benefits the American Heart Association, the nation’s oldest and largest health organization dedicated to the eradication of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Event coordinators expect 8,000 participants.
New academic progress policy could affect student financial aid
On Feb. 24, the Office of Student Financial Assistance announced the implementation of the new Satisfactory Academic Progress standards at NSU. SAP standards are academic regulations that students must meet in order to receive financial aid.
Letter to the Editor
To Whom It May Concern: I am writing in response to the Feb. 21, 2012 issue of The Current, with attention to the section titled “On the Scene”. This section asked students the question: “What do you wish your Shark Card could do for you?” Two students said they wished they could use their Shark […]