The scholarship program, founded in 1946 by U.S. Senator William Fulbright, is a competitive, merit-based grant program which offers teaching and/or research opportunities to college or university faculty, and administrators, as well as artists, journalists, lawyers and independent scholars. The application deadline for the 2013-14 awards of The Fulbright Scholar Program is Aug. 1.
Month: April 2012
NSU social Greek Community in state of gridlock
While what you might see and hear about is the drinking, hazing, parties, irresponsibility and complacency, this is the exception rather than the rule; and I know this because I myself am a “Frat Boy.” I pledged an Interfraternity Conference (IFC) fraternity at my undergraduate institution. And from what I see here, there are three major issues that hamper the advancement of the Greek community at NSU.
America pays for the pursuit of coal
I wouldn’t normally say this, but I think I have really started to come around to the idea of alternate energy. Well actually, I am for any kind of energy even nuclear, just not coal. Coal has become one of the biggest nuisances in America’s pursuit to light our homes and charge our iPods.
Facebook is serious business
Facebook has become an integral part of life in the U.S. but it all really is a fad, just like Myspace. Will all this really matter in a few years? Hopefully not.
However, I do have one good thing to say about Mark Zuckerberg and his life-draining website. I am really glad that they have started to stand up for their members and have started to make efforts to keep what you consider private, private.
Miami Hosts Wrestlemania
Wrestlemania 28 was held on April 1 in Miami’s Sun Life Stadium in front of a record breaking crowd of more than 70,000 people with millions more watching at home. The grandiose event really lived up to all the hype.
This year, Wrestlemania brought to us the return of “The People’s Champ,” The Rock. Talking to the WWE Superstars, at the Wrestlemania Axxess event, they could not help but show their excitement about the match between wrestlers Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and John Cena.
Controversies surrounding World of Warcraft’s newest expansion: Mists of Pandaria
In the wake of Activision-Blizzard’s momentous announcement in late 2011 that the next expansion to their record-breaking online roleplaying game “World of Warcraft” was to feature oriental-styled pandas and martial arts; the gaming community and fanbase has been swept up in a controversy of epic proportions.
Crazy movie fads: The vampire edition
This year, there will be at least three films involving vampires. The first, “Underworld Awakening,” premiered in late January. “Dark Shadows,” starring a vampiric Johnny Depp, hits theatres on May 11 and, possibly the most unique film of the three, “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” will premiere this summer.
Get to know your Pro Sharks
Ever wondered if any Sharks have made it to the pros? Wonder no more. Here is a list of Sharks who have taken their sporting careers to the next level and are succeeding at the professional level:
SAAC raises money for Make-A-Wish Foundation
On March 29, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted a silent auction in the Flight Deck. All the proceeds from this event went to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which has had an alliance with the NCAA Division II since 2003.
Diary of… a student who attended a medical convention
Saamia Shaikh is a senior biology major. She is originally from Pakistan, but grew up in Orlando. She is the president of the Pre-Medical Society, as well as the co-president of the Pakistani Student Association. She is also a member of President’s 64 and on the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences’s Academic Integrity Committee. When Saamia is not studying, she is reading, doing research, volunteering in her community and spending time with friends and family.