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 […]
Year: 2013
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 […]
Thank you for the music Songs to listen to on Thanksgiving
Christmas trees are mysteriously popping up. Stockings are hanging on store shelves and clothing stores are displaying their winter clothes. Soon, you won’t be able to turn on your car radio without hearing a Christmas song. But the holidays shouldn’t be rushed. After all, they only come once a year, and you haven’t even celebrated […]
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, […]
Get lost in “Once on this Island”
The musical “Once on this Island”, written by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty and based on the Rosa Guy book “My Love, My Love”, will run Nov. 22 through Nov. 24 in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center, presented by the Farquhar College of the Arts and Sciences’ Division of Performing and Visual Arts. Bill Adams, […]
Cross country team going cross the country for national championships
The NSU women’s cross country team will head to Spokane, Wash. for the NCAA Division II Cross Country National Championship on Nov. 23, which will be held at the Plants Ferry Athletic Complex. This will be the second straight year that the women’s team will compete in nationals. The women qualified for this year’s nationals […]
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 […]