I’m lucky enough to have most of my tuition covered by financial aid. Without financial aid, some of us admittedly couldn’t even dream of attending NSU. As a private university, NSU is as expensive as it gets ― you’ll be lucky to keep your arms and legs after Razor’s done with you. But why, I […]
Month: March 2015
You will not gain meaning by traveling the world
Many of us aren’t sure where to find meaning anymore. We want to find meaning in our studies, careers or a hobby — avenues where we feel safe and connected. But after a couple of let downs, many of us look for a way to find meaning somewhere else possibly in deep, powerful relationships. But […]
Dreadlocks do not mean patchouli oil and weed
Hair can add the finishing touches to any outfit. Whether you’re rocking a sleek straight look to tone down a busy ensemble or your locks are flowing through the wind because you’re going for an easy-going light look, hair can make or break your appearance. While hair can emphasize many looks, the one look many […]
Weezy F Baby—the “F” is for fail
Correction: The Current previously reported that Lil Wayne was supposed to perform until 10:30, which is incorrect. He was supposed to perform until 10. Stay tuned for updates. Click here to watch the video: IMG_0151 On March 12 at approximately 9:30 p.m., rapper Lil Wayne left his performance at NSU’s Shark Jam 30 minutes early after […]
NSU students show off their talent
The Student Events and Activities Board will host the eighth annual NSU’s Got Talent on March 13 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Shark Circle in front of the Don Taft University Center. SEA Board Vice President of Traditions Sasha Pimentel, junior communication studies major, said this year’s show will be more interactive with […]
Cutting for a cure
NSU’s Locks for Cause will hold the fifth annual For Hair’s Sake cut-a-thon to collect hair and donations for Locks of Love on March 15 in the Don Taft University Center Spine from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Locks of Love is a nonprofit organization that provides wigs for children who suffer from alopecia or have lost […]
Black History Month to conclude with a night of powerful poetry
The Division of Advancement and Community Relations and the Alvin Sherman Library will host the second annual Let’s Speak Truth Poetry and Spoken Word Night on March 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Cotilla Gallery at the Alvin Sherman Library. The event will close the university’s Black History Month celebration and highlight the […]
News Anchor for March 10, 2015
Children abducted from South Sudan school On Feb. 21, near Malakal, South Sudan, an armed group of militants abducted at least 89 young boys and six teachers from a school. South Sudan has been in conflict since December 2013 when President Salva Kiir accused his former deputy of trying to overthrow him. Both sides have […]
Law Center introduces new elective track
The Shepard Broad Law Center introduced the new Global Law Leadership Initiative, an elective track law students can start in June 2016. Dean Jon Garon said the track is a group of elective courses students can take that are founded on legal education, business education, technology and international business practice. The track begins with an […]
Residential Life and Housing asks for student input
The Office of Residential Life and Housing recently sent residential students the Educational Benchmarking Inventory (EBI) survey to measure student satisfaction with campus services. Assistant Dean of Student Services and Director of Residential Life and Housing Aarika Camp said the EBI asked students to measure their satisfaction with 15 factors including facilities, safety, dining services, […]