Who takes the cake?

Anyone who knows me is well aware of my addiction to sweets. Cakes, cookies, cannolis, cheesecakes, chocolates and churros could easily be my life’s purpose. Believe me; I’ve got the dental bill to prove it. Luckily, I’ve been able to put my talented taste buds to work to scope out some of the best bakeries […]

True life: I love therapy

I’m embarrassed by plenty of things: tripping over my own feet, singing lyrics incorrectly, choosing to wear a horrid sparkly neon sweater over my school uniform throughout sixth grade, and other quirky actions or mistakes whose memories make me blush. But one thing I’m not the least bit embarrassed, ashamed or regretful about is my […]

One world, one heart, one education

NSU is celebrating its third annual International Education Week from Nov. 18 to Nov. 22 with various events and presentations, hosted by the Office of International Students and Scholars in collaboration with students, staff and faculty, to highlight the university’s commitment to community and diversity. International Education Week was started in 2000 by the U.S. […]

Diary of… a singer

Stephani Schmidt is a second-year master’s student in the college student affairs and the adviser of NSU’s first female a cappella group The Riff Tides. Singing has been a big part of Stephani’s life since a young age and something she really loves to do. She hopes her story demonstrates that failure is an opportunity […]

Faculty spotlight: Ana Karina Mascarenhas

Ana Karina Mascarenhas never expected to become a dentist. Growing up in Goa, India her favorite subject in school was math. “I loved math,” said Mascarenhas. “Math, for me, was relaxing. When I wanted to de-stress, I would do math.” After taking public entrance exams in India, she was eligible to pursue a career in […]

Athlete of the week: Richelle “Riki” Carach

Richelle “Riki” Carach, senior marketing major, has been playing basketball practically since she began walking. Carach played at Gulf Coast High School in Naples, Fla. all four years of school and was named the team MVP her sophomore, junior and senior season. In 2010, she was named the Naples Daily News Player of the Year […]

Coach’s Corner: Amanda Brown

Amanda Brown and NSU women’s golf go hand in club. Brown, the head coach, started as a player on the team. Originally from Tampa, Fla. she grew up around the sport and credits her grandfather for helping her get started. “My grandfather played and introduced me to the game. The first time I picked up […]

“Frozen” warms the heart

Like any other human being, I try to avoid disappointment as much as possible. Sometimes, this involves keeping my expectations low for movies I haven’t watched and books I haven’t read. So although I’m a big Disney fan, I tried to keep my growing excitement in check when Disney Animation Studios announced that its 53rd […]

GMO labeling: a consumer’s right

Genetically-modified organisms are exactly what they sound like: crops that are altered at the genetic level to deter insects, survive long-distance travel, and remain beautiful and ripe for several days. These crops are a dream come true for major supermarket chains, but because GMOs have been tied to adverse health effects, many consumers worry about […]