Do you like paying thousands of dollars for college? Though many teachers from kindergarten to graduate school have told me that there is no such thing as a stupid question, I’m confident in calling the above a rather stupid question. Of course you don’t like paying for college. If students, no matter how rich or […]
Year: 2014
American Authors begin to tell their story with “Oh What a Life”
Oh, what a life for the energetic Brooklyn-based band American Authors, who bring a spirited first full-length album and songs to sing along to. The musicians, who formed the band while attending Berklee College of Music in Boston, were destined to compose songs together. Members include lead vocalist Zac Barnett, banjo and mandolin player and […]
Being an “American Idiot”
Get transported to a real-life rock concert. The third national tour of the Tony and Grammy-award winning production of “American Idiot,” playing at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale through April 6, follows three characters, Johnny, Tunny, and Will, as they make their way to New York City to figure out their […]
Spring ahead to an artsy April
Spring is the perfect time to get fresh air, feel the sun shine and watch art come alive. Check out the free upcoming performances and exhibits presented by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. Spring Music Concert When: April 6 at 2 p.m. Where: Don Taft University Center’s Performance Theatre The annual spring music […]
On the Bench: Brasil
In less than three months, the world’s eyes will be cast firmly on Brazil as the World Cup gets underway on June 12. While there’s certainly a lot to look forward to in terms of the action on the pitch, it’s what’s been happening in the build-up to this tournament that is perhaps more important. […]
Athlete of the week: Samira Tanaka
It’s been a trip that has spanned two continents and covered more than 4,000 miles — 4090.7, to be exact. And it has all been worth it for Samira Tanaka, senior business administration major and NSU softball player. Born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tanaka began playing on the streets or on any field […]
Sharks look to stay warm in NCAA championships
At this point in the basketball season, every team wants to already be hitting its stride. It’s win or go home now for the NSU women’s basketball team, who have won seven games straight, including the Sunshine State Conference Tournament and the South Regional final of the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament. The Sharks […]
Diary of… a student volunteer
Ashley Lonergan is a sophomore biology major. Over spring break, she took part in a service trip to New Orleans sponsored by the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement. She hopes her story inspires readers to consider attending service trips or volunteer in their local area. She believes that a little service here and […]
Know the facts: finding sources for news
The world is a never-ending cycle of breaking news and information distribution. From politics, to entertainment, sports and economy; there is a vast spectrum of circulating stories that are frequently broadcast throughout media outlets but are often too complex for many people to understand. With constant media updates, the latest facts of headline news are […]
Keep calm and study on
In less than eight weeks, you can toss the books aside, set the alarm clock to snooze, and indulge in the relaxation of summer break. But until then, there are still plenty of papers to write and exams to study for. It may be tough to focus when the light at the end of the […]