The Student Events and Activities Board will host the seventh annual NSU’s Got Talent on March 21 at 7 p.m. at Shark Circle. Individuals and groups of up to eight students can apply to perform at the talent show by March 14 at 5 p.m. The first-place winner will be awarded $500, while second and […]
Month: February 2014
On the Bench: MLS takes its talent to South Beach
After more than a year of rumors and speculation, Major League Soccer confirmed earlier this month that international soccer icon David Beckham intends to create a professional team in the Miami area. Slated to become the 22nd team in the U.S.’s top professional division, the as-yet-unnamed team joins Manchester City-owned New York City FC and […]
Civil rights activists should not bash the gay rights movement
February has been celebrated as Black History Month in the U.S. since 1976. Although this month may be the shortest of the year, at least the nation recognizes blacks’ struggles, whereas gays still seek to be fully recognized. Since the 19th century, blacks have fought to secure their civil freedoms while being subjected to lynchings […]
Say hello to the new “Tonight Show”
He does impressions of everyone from David Bowie to Justin Bieber, writes “thank you notes” to everything from sprinkles to pumpkin spiced lattes, creates trending hashtags on Twitter and performs skits with Justin Timberlake. And now, Jimmy Fallon is the new host of NBC’s “The Tonight Show,” following former emcee Jay Leno. With his high-energy […]
Taiji dolphin hunt: No celebration of culture
Every year, Japanese fishermen drive approximately 250 dolphins into Taiji Cove where they are evaluated and separated, then sold to area aquariums, driven back out to sea or slaughtered as a cheap substitute for whale meat in the local markets. The method for slaughtering these animals is to drive them into the shoreline, corral them, […]
“The Biggest Loser” winner lost too much
“The Biggest Loser” is a reality TV show that seems to defy gravity. Morbidly obese contestants shrink to half their size in a matter of weeks through healthy dieting, intense personal training and persistence. Season after season, “The Biggest Loser” has presented the same inspiring message to a country where heart disease is the leading […]
Good, evil, and “Everyman”
What would you do if death confronted you? “Everyman”, a play presented by Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences’ Division of Performing and Visual Arts through Feb. 23, challenges that notion. A modern take on the 15th century play, “Everyman” centers around the wedding reception of allegorical characters Everyman, the bride, and Beauty, the groom, […]
Making the magic happen: a chat with a Disney animator
Who hasn’t grown up with a love for animated films, particularly Disney classics? An originator and innovator, legendary Disney animator and writer Floyd Norman had the talent to join Walt Disney Studios and work on films such as “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “101 Dalmatians,” “Mulan,” and “The Jungle Book.” I spoke with […]
Putting the heart in art
They say “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Well, Martin Kreloff’s paintings certainly have that effect. Kreloff, a Miami artist now residing in Las Vegas, has been creating art since he was a child. Kreloff, who hails from Brooklyn, N.Y., started drawing when he was 5. He said his mom recognized his talent and […]
Assistant Coach’s Corner: Pete Woodworth
People don’t usually expect to get a call about their dream as they are on their way across the country to start another job, but that is exactly what happened to NSU pitching coach Pete Woodworth. Originally from St. Petersburg, near the Tampa Bay area, Woodworth grew up a Tampa Bay Rays fan. So when […]