By Marie Ontivero Interested in independent music, emerging artists and new album releases? DJ Marie, music director at Radio X, will keep you updated every week in The Current on what’s new in the world of music. You can catch her on Monday nights from 6 to 9 p.m. on 88.5FM, bringing you new music […]
Month: September 2015
Race to Presidency: Fact checking the GOP Debate
On Sept. 16, CNN hosted the GOP Debate between the Republican presidential candidates. The following statements were made by candidates throughout the GOP debates, and the verdicts were decided by The Current staff upon after heavy research of reputable sources. Full transcripts of the debates can be found online at Time.com, CNN.com and other news […]
Out of the Shark Zone: September 22, 2015
Djokovic wins U.S. Open Underdog Novak Djokovic claimed his second U.S. Open trophy and No. 1 ranking after beating Roger Federer in the U.S. Open final. This is his third major championship this year and tenth Grand Slam title. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver out after foot agency Wide Receiver Dez Bryant broke his foot during […]
On Shore Calendar: September 22, 2015
Tuesday, Sept. 22 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Informational, 7:20 to 9:20 p.m. in Commons 126 Latin Dance Classes, Latin American Student Association, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in RecPlex multipurpose room Wednesday, Sept. 23 Cinema Tuesday: Empire Watch Party, Student Events and Activities Board, 9 to 10 p.m. in the Flight Deck Thursday, Sept. 24 Green Tea Party, Alpha […]
Emergency Preparedness Panel to help NSU during disaster
In honor of National Preparedness Month, NSU’s Emergency Preparedness Panel will host a discussion on ways the NSU community can prepare for storm disasters, in lieu of Hurricane Ericka, on Sept. 28 in the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship Knight Auditorium from 6 to 7:30 p.m. To avoid a situation in which students, especially those from […]
Career Corner: How to find and obtain shadowing and research opportunities
Emilio Lorenzo is a Career Adviser in NSU’s Office of Career Development. He graduated from NSU with a Master of Science in College Student Affairs and a concentration in conflict analysis and resolution. Emilio understands the importance of helping students reach their career goals and works with all students, including undergraduate, graduate and professional level […]
That time I … Switched majors
Jazmyn Brown is a junior English major The Current’s copy editor. She switched majors after one semester as a biology major. She plans to go to grad school for journalism, philosophy, environmental science or all three, pursue a career in conservation and maybe write some novels. I’ve always had an affinity for science and math, so coming […]
Success Coaches’ Playbook: Textbooks Decoded – 3 Tips to Help You Master the Art of Textbook Reading
Textbooks aren’t very exciting to read sometimes. However, you’ll need to master the art of reading scholarly literature to graduate from college. With this in mind, if you feel like you’re not retaining enough information from your reading assignments, or if you just simply want to improve your reading and comprehension skills, try these simple […]
5 famous NSU alumni
There are many reasons to take pride in being a NSU student. Maybe it’s because our women’s basketball team has won three consecutive South Region championships or because we own a prestigious art museum in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. In case you need another reason to boast your shark pride, take a look at […]
News Briefs for September 22, 2015
Introducing RecWell The Office of Campus Recreation has changed its name to the Office of Recreation and Wellness. As part of the change, the gym’s official name has also changed from the RecPlex to RecWell. The office changed its name to reflect NSU’s 2020 Vision and to take a more comprehensive and holistic approach to […]