In its October 7 issue, The Current published the opinions article “Teach, for crying out loud!” Below is another perspective on the subject. My experience at NSU has taught me that most professors truly care about their students, and that even the ones who seem to not care, do. Usually these professors have just become […]
Month: October 2014
Thigh gaps: thinspiration or health hazard?
The philosophy that thinner is better is killing people. If you’re looking around the Internet for health tips, you may come across the word “thinspiration.” Thinspiration — the combination of the words thin and inspiration — is either pictures of thin individuals or sayings about healthy living that inspire people to lose weight or be […]
“Say No to the Candidate”
According to a Rock the Vote poll, 55 percent of women between the ages of 18 to 29 identify as Democrat, compared to 29 percent who consider themselves Republican. Can you blame us? The Republican Party has a notoriously sexist image. This was especially evident during the 2012 elections when Democratic campaigners referred to Republican […]
Diary of… A Hockey Blogger
Erin Herbert is a 19-year-old sophomore communication studies major. Her goal is to become a sports broadcaster. Her hobbies include drawing, painting and playing video games. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with the world of sports. Whether it’s baseball, hockey, football or golf, nothing makes me happier than sitting down […]
Career Corner: The importance of being a well-rounded professional
In today’s world, you have information at your fingertips as sites like Twitter and Google have made the flow of knowledge seem instantaneous. However, despite this availability of information, you still see individuals who are unaware of current events or political situations affecting their future and society as a whole. If you are complaining about […]
Faculty Spotlight: Jose Lopez
Jose Lopez, professor at the Oceanographic Center, was inspired to study oceanography by his curiosity of the unknown. “My first visit to a coral reef is really what hooked me,” Lopez said. “I took a tropical ecology class as a graduate student and went snorkeling in the Bahamas. You could actually see a lot more […]
Hong Kong, censorship and you
It is easy to relate China with censorship. In Hong Kong, students are protesting the “democratic” election of a chief executive and legislative officials out of a pool of candidates chosen by the Beijing administration. The protest is known as Occupy Central, and the reason it hasn’t been squashed is because of Hong Kong’s history […]
Face your fears at the freak show
The aroma of the pumpkin spice latte is in the air and there is no better complement to the warm feeling it provides than another season of a chilling American horror story. Grab your latte, cozy blanket and your bravest best friends and tune into FX Wednesday nights at 10 p.m. for a story that […]
The best BBQ in town
Tom Jenkins’ BBQ is one of Fort Lauderdale’s best-kept secrets. I’ve asked many people if they’ve heard about Tom Jenkins’ and their answer is “Who’s that?” Though many may not know about this restaurant, the small, quaint place always seems to be running over with people. The décor is simple and plain, similar to a […]
Domestic disturbances in film
According to the National Coalition against Domestic Violence, almost 20 people are victims of domestic violence per minute. Domestic violence has been in the national headlines lately not only because it’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but mainly because of several incidents involving the NFL concerning the abuse of women and children. It’s a severe issue […]