Sochi will be a showcase for the new and improved Games, with twelve events making their Olympic debut. Here are some of the top new competitions to look forward to. Luge Team Race This new event will have nations competing in three-part teams, made up of a men’s single sled, a women’s single sled and […]
Month: February 2014
From slope to ski: Your guide to Sochi 2014 athletes to eye
What do a Mexican prince, a Jamaican bobsledding team and a flying tomato all have in common? They’re Olympic athletes, ready to converge on the tracks and arenas of Sochi. Read on to learn more about some of the most interesting athletes in the games, including their chances for medal glory and their personal quirks. […]
Athlete of the week: Esau Simpson
Competing in the Olympics is a dream come true for any athlete, so when Esau Simpson got the call to represent his country in London, he “dove” at the opportunity. Simpson, senior biology major, is captain of the men’s swim team and has been swimming since he was 7. He specializes in the sprint freestyle […]
Astronaut visits NSU
On Jan. 28, the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship welcomed astronaut Paul S. Hill to talk to students and faculty about teamwork, in an event sponsored by BankUnited. Around 140 people attended. Hill is the Director of Mission Operations at Johnson Space Center and is responsible for all aspects of manned spaceflight […]
The danger of rising CO2 levels
Think back to 100 million years ago. It is the dawn of the Devonian period and plants are unfurling their leaves and settling in for a new and lengthy existence on land. The vascular plants, which have tissues that allow them to take up water and disperse it throughout their “bodies”, have declared their independence […]
Diary of…A first-generation Haitian-American
Malischa Oge is a senior communication studies major and dance minor. In addition to her studies, she is a member of NSU’s dance team, the Sharkettes, and is a contributing writer for The Current. She hopes her story demonstrates the importance of appreciating one’s own culture and traditions. I am a first generation Haitian-American. Both […]
Become keen with quinoa
Many people often forget how food affects their lives and health. Perhaps they’ve never heard of quinoa, or learned of the seed’s reaping benefits. Quinoa, pronounced keen-wah, is a complete protein, meaning it has all nine essential amino acids that human bodies need for a healthy diet. Since amino acids are the building blocks of […]
NSU tears down hate
On Jan. 30 at noon, students, faculty and staff came together in the Alvin Sherman Library Quad to tear down the Wall of Hate — a cinderblock wall that students covered with ethnic slurs and demeaning language — in a celebration of diversity and acceptance. The event also marked the end of Unity Week, a […]
NSU celebrates Black History Month
Throughout February, NSU will celebrate Black History Month with events that illustrate the achievements, success and honors represented by the African American community. Nicole Milano, third-year psychology graduate student, said, “It is important for NSU to host this annual celebration because it brings awareness and inspiration to the NSU student body.” Each year, students at […]
A university night of excellence
NSU ‘s 16th annual Celebration of Excellence, held on Feb. 1 on the Alvin Sherman Library Quad, welcomed a record number of attendees: 751 students, faculty, staff, alumni and other community members. During the celebration, President George Hanbury announced that there will be a groundbreaking ceremony in two weeks for NSU’s Center of Collaborative Research […]