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 […]

Rock your natural hair

Late celebrity make-up artist Ross Burton once said, “If you aren’t confident, it doesn’t matter what reflection you see in the mirror.” Two years ago, I gave up chemical processing and the silky smooth, straight hair that accompanies it. I did what many would call “going natural,” and although my natural hair may be a […]

Thor: a fascinating dark world

The forgotten age of swords and lasers has finally returned. “Thor: The Dark World” is far superior to its disjointed predecessor “Thor,” proving its superiority with more action and a more detailedMarvel storyline. In this chapter of the Thor film series the superhero Thor, Norse God of Thunder and heir to the throne of Asgard, […]

On the Bench: One and done

College basketball season has just kicked off, meaning we’ve got around four months to watch teams duke it out for the top seats in March’s NCAA tournament. And for many players, one of their goals will surely be to boost their draft stock as they look forward to June 2014’s NBA draft. Thanks to the […]