News Briefs for March 10, 2015

Faculty lecture to discuss relationship between gender identity, the law and abortion rights The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host a faculty lecture on March 12 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library’s Cotilla Gallery. Assistant Professor Vicki Toscano will discuss the laws passed on abortion that are based on […]

Diary of … a former MTV cast member

Kyle Dansereau is a sophomore biology major who was a cast member on MTV’s reality show “Virgin Territory” in 2014. He believes that college students can learn from his experience of being on television and turning into a celebrity overnight, all while managing school and a personal life.  The process began with a simple post I responded to online, which […]

Faculty Spotlight: Carolyn Berger

Assistant psychology professor Carolyn Berger considers herself an advocate for a field of study still in its infancy: school counseling. Berger was a grade school counselor before entering the world of teaching, and working with a population much different from college students eventually sparked a desire to contribute to the field in a more academic […]

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

South Florida’s landscape might be the opposite of Ireland’s rolling green hills, but the area isn’t lacking in St. Patrick’s Day fervor. Break out your green-striped hats and shamrock necklaces; here are some local events and celebrations to attend this St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival When: March 14, 7:30 a.m. to 6 […]

Career Corner: After College

Guide to graduate school applications and evaluating your options after college Applying to graduate school can seem like climbing a mountain; you just finished college and now have to go through another tedious application process. The process can seem very overwhelming and the first question that pops into your head is probably, “Well, where do […]

Wellness Bite: March 10, 2015

“Even if you are not able to make it to dance fitness class, play your favorite songs around the house. Dance like no one is watching and work up a good sweat. Try out the moves you see in music videos. If you want to kick it up a notch, perform fitness exercises like burpees, […]

Pass or fail, what to do after midterms

Midterms either ruined your spring break or made it that much more enjoyable. Either way, how you handle the aftermath of your midterm exams will affect your final grades in your classes. Here’s how to cope with — or make the best of — your winter midterm experience. Don’t get bummed out or take your […]

On the Bench: Bandwagoning

We all know that one person who tries to justify being a fan of the Miami Heat, the Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks all at the same time. Please, just stop. Being a true sports fan means sticking to one team through times of victory and times of loss and heartbreak. The […]

Coach’s Corner: Rachel Benders

Deciding to coach the ultimate team sport has been one of the best decisions Rachel Benders made in her life. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, Benders had an ongoing curiosity about rowing but never really had the chance to give it a try until her freshman year of college. When searching for a college, Benders’ […]

Athlete of the Week: Alexandra Johansson

Alexandra Johansson likes tennis because it requires both physical and mental alertness, as well as tactical thinking. Born in Sweden, Johansson grew up in Australia and came to the U.S. to play college tennis. The first time she ever picked up a tennis racket was by mere coincidence when her family decided to play recreational […]