Taitas Peruvian Restaurant in downtown Miami is one of the better authentic Latin American restaurants in its area. Nestled in the International Mall, off of Flagler Street in Miami, Taitas’ cooked-to- order cuisine will transport you and your taste buds straight to Peru. Right as I approached the outdoor eatery, I was greeted enthusiastically by […]
Month: October 2012
News Briefs
News Briefs.
NSU relayed for breast cancer
On Oct. 26, NSU’s “Relay for Life”, a nonprofit organization, held “Treasure Your Chest,” its first ever bra walk in the Don Taft University Center’s Pit and Spine. Over 50 NSU students participated in the event’s games and festivities and over $200 were raised. All proceeds went to the American Cancer Society.
NSU Gay-Straight Alliance speaks out against bullying
In an effort to speak out against bullying and promote “Spirit Day”, the NSU Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) held an event outside the Don Taft University on Oct. 18.
Athlete of the week : Ian Facey
Not everyone can say that they’ve won the Guy Harvey Invitational Golf Tournament. But, Ian Facey can. On Oct. 9, Facey, business finance major, won his first-ever individual collegiate title, helping NSU win first place. A sophomore on the defending national champion team, Facey shot three consecutive rounds under-par to finish at nine-under for the […]
NSU hosts Graduate School Fair
NSU’s Office of Career Development will host a Graduate School Fair on Oct. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center Spine, inviting students and alumni to learn about graduate and professional programs from all around the nation.
Make a Difference Week at NSU
NSU’s Make a Difference Week, from Oct. 22 to 27, is a week-long opportunity for students to help the community through a variety of volunteer projects.
NSU remembers Rojeana Auriel Hall
Rojeana Auriel Hall, a sophomore business administration major known on campus as Auriel, died Oct. 14 at 6:10 a.m. at the Jacksonville Mayo Clinic from complications of cystic fibrosis
Online classes: not for the faint of heart
If you are like me, then an online class, at first thought, seems like an easier, more convenient option that will save you time and effort, compared to a traditional face-to-face course. However, after taking several online classes, I found that online classes are more work, give me additional anxiety, increase my stress, and are […]
What a nobel shame
This year, the Norwegian Nobel Committee once again shocked the world in its selection of a winner for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize Award. The committee said that the selection was made in recognization of the EU “uniting the continent of Europe in the commitment to the advancement of peace, reconciliation and human rights.”