Coach’s Corner: Austin Lavallii

Most tennis players start playing as soon as they become taller than the racket, but Austin Lavallii didn’t start until the age of 15 and still managed to excel in the sport and coach it as well. A Williamston, Michigan native, Lavallii transferred to NSU after attending University of Texas El Paso for one year. […]

Athlete of the Week: Amanda Craig

Amanda Craig first joined rowing because it took her from indoor air-conditioned courts to the beautiful outdoor nature. “I played basketball and volleyball, and being outdoors in nature was something different than I was used to,” said Craig. Originally from Berlin, New Jersey, Craig followed her sister’s footsteps and decided to row in high school. […]

Painting a positive picture

One dab of paint, two blended colors, three brush strokes and four deep breaths of positivity. Painting with a Twist has been on my to-do list for quite some time now, and, luckily, the opportunity glided into my life at the perfect time. Though there are several locations throughout South Florida, the one I went […]

Women’s History Month: The Legends

  March is Women’s History Month, reminding us to honor women for their strength and authority. This month allows us to honor some of the most influential and dynamic women of the past and the present, who’ve helped shape our world today. In honor of their heroic qualities, we’ve highlighted several women who’ve contributed largely […]

Shark Speak: March 24, 2015

“It’s Women’s History Month! How do you define feminism?”   “It is equality for both sexes. At first, I thought it was just about women and their rights, but I’ve learned that it is actually for both sexes and not just women.” Ashley Lonergan, junior biology major “Feminism means equal opportunity for all genders in […]

Roasting is glorified bullying

Roasting is the modern equivalent of the medieval public flogging. And, by roasting, I don’t mean to slow cook in the oven, although the process and end result is essentially the same: the subject is put on fire and emerges fully-cooked at the expense of ravenous bystanders. We love to hate others, especially celebrities whose […]