Take a piece of everyday technology and turn it into an object of uncommon terror and you’ll have the chilling cyber nightmare “Unfriended.” The story follows a group of high school teenagers haunted by the spirit of their dead friend Laura on the one-year anniversary of her tragic suicide. One-by-one, each friend is stripped of […]
Month: April 2015
A different kind of winter is coming
As we leave winter behind us, we look forward to spring — and season five of “Game of Thrones.” Whether you’ve read the books or not, if you watch, you know that it’s a pretty awesome show that makes it hard to believe it isn’t real. From the sex scenes to the unforgettable deaths — […]
The return of “The X-Files”
The truth is out there, and it’s returned after 13 years. In the “The X-Files,” controversial FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully had us pondering upon the most outrageous paranormal phenomenon and, now, Fox network has agreed to air six new episodes, reuniting Mulder and Scully for another mysterious adventure. Production will begin this […]
Nipples, periods and pubic hair
The title of this article was probably startling to read, but why? What is it about the words “nipples,” “period” and “pubic hair” that is offensive? All relate to the human body, more specifically a female human body. Recently, Rupi Kaur, a well-known poet with more than 167,000 Instagram followers, posted a picture to represent […]
Nova’s non-attendance drop policy is not common knowledge
Excellent attendance is essential to professionalism. It’s a sign of respect and dependability. It shows professors and employers that we value their time, respect their work, and prioritize the opportunity to learn and grow. It makes sense that NSU would adopt a policy that forces students to get it together and actually show up for […]
Shark Speak: April 7, 2015
The Non-Attendance Drop Policy, found in the Student Enrollment Agreement, drops students from a course if they miss class during the first week of the term. Were you aware of this policy? How do you feel about it? “I was not aware of this policy, and I don’t think it’s fair. Things can happen on […]
Some men just want to watch the world burn…or flood
Whether you’re new to Florida or have lived here your entire life, one thing you know for sure is that it’s hot. Florida is flat and lies on a bed of porous limestone, and much of it is below sea level. Combine those facts with rising sea level and torrential rain, and you have the […]
Get hyped for Relay for Life
In preparation for NSU’s annual Relay for Life, NSU’s Relay for Life committee will host Paint the Campus Purple Week from March 30 to April 3 to spread cancer awareness. Reya Hossain, junior psychology major, came up with the idea for Relay Week to get more people interested in attending Relay for Life and to […]
Florida Anti-Transgender Bathroom Bill moves a step closer to passing
A proposed bill in Florida would make it illegal for a person to enter a public facility designated as single-sex if the person was not born a biological member of that sex. The measure would apply to bathrooms, dressing rooms, fitting rooms, locker rooms, showers or wherever there is a “reasonable expectation of privacy.” If […]
Jail and Bail
Cozy Corners will host its first annual fundraising event Jail and Bail on April 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center spine. Cozy Corners Fundraising Chair Alissa Svedberg, sophomore marine biology major, said the money raised will assist Cozy Corners in redecorating the bedroom of a child who has suffered […]