The Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences is hosting weekly events throughout October to celebrate National Cyber Security Month. Every Thursday in October at the Knight Auditorium of the Carl DeSantis Building, the school will host presentations and discussions about cyber security across various industries. Melissa Ruidiaz, director of marketing and communications at the […]
Month: October 2013
Bringing awareness to breast cancer
For 25 years, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been increasing awareness of breast cancer and raising funds for research to find a cure for the leading cause of cancer deaths among women age 20 to 59. During this month, national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies unite to share information and […]
Diary of…a puppeteer
Lilian Monique Valle is a senior sociology and international studies double major in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. She picked up puppeteering at a young age and now uses her talent to teach children in her church. People have asked me what my favorite hobby is, and until a couple years ago, […]
NSU veteran raises awareness of service dogs
The term “man’s best friend” takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to military veterans and their service dogs. Leonardo Salas, senior business management major and marketing minor, was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and social anxiety after serving 11 years in the Marine Corps. Prior to receiving his service dog, Salas secluded […]
Row, row, row to a national champsionship
A Sept. 27 ceremony in the Arena at the Don Taft University Center was the culmination of an impressive, yet, unexpected year for the women’s rowing team. Triumphant moments are remembered in many ways. The members of the 2012-2013 rowing team can remember their victory by looking up and admiring their National Championship banner. The […]
Athlete of the week: Dilja Olafsdottir
Leaving her country of Iceland behind, Dilja Olafsdottir, senior international studies major, came to NSU in 2010 to pursue her passion for soccer. Olafsdottir has been preparing for her last year at NSU and feels that the season is off to a strong start. “The connection throughout the team is very good,” she said. “We […]
Surprise! They’re British
Whether it’s on the big screen or small screen, we all get attached to the characters in our favorite television shows or movies. You feel like you personally know the actors or actresses, as if they’re your best friends. So what happens when you find out that your BFF has been hiding something major from […]
Rumor has it…the Brits are here to stay
Now more than ever, British musicians are jumping ship, crossing over to America and becoming just as successful here as they are in their native U.K. Two words: One Direction. America first got a taste of the “British Invasion” in the 1960s when a then little-known band, The Beatles, swept the nation away. They went […]
On the Bench: Women’s mixed martial arts
Women and fighting are two things most men love. What you get when you combine the two is the newest fad in the fastest growing sport in the world. More and more women are starting to compete in mixed martial arts, which is great for the sport, helping it diversify and expand into new markets. […]
The Professors Chair: Ryan Anderson
The Professor’s Chair features interviews with local musicians. This week’s artist is Ryan Anderson, the lead singer and guitarist of The Dealers, a rock band based out of Orlando, Fla. The interview will air on RadioX’s Local Show between 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, and on SUTV online. So,what kind of music do you play? […]