Freshman Ask: Dealing with roommates

Freshman Ask is a section dedicated to answering the questions that run through every freshman’s head. The questions are answered by Schae Maynard, junior environmental science major. Maynard is from Trinidad and Tobago and this is her second year as an Orientation Coordinator at NSU. Stay tuned to see what questions your fellow freshman are […]

Anonymous Love

If you’ve recently used the bathroom in the Parker building, you may have come across a sticky note of hope on the mirror as you washed your hands. Imagine that you are at your breaking point, someone says exactly what you needed to hear, and you feel a sense of relief. That exact feeling inspired […]

#ImNotAFruit

Apples, bananas and pears are all healthy fruits – until they’re being compared to a woman’s body type. A woman who is tall and slender like a banana is told to minimize her height and enhance her curves. A woman who is short and curvy like an apple is told to minimize her curves and […]

UNICEF trick-or-treats to save lives

NSU’s chapter of UNICEF is hosting a Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF donation drive until the middle of November to raise money for the UNICEF organization, which provides aide to developing countries. Trick-or-treat boxes will be distributed to schools, students and organizations to collect money raised throughout the drive. Khadija Chowdhury, junior biology major and president of […]

City of Davie welcomes abnormally large spiders

The ubiquitous banana spiders around NSU’s main campus in Davie, Florida, have fully integrated with the human population. These spiders will play the roles of president, administrative staff, academic advisors, professors, roommates and classmates, to name a few. The integration of human-sized spiders into the NSU community is part of a city-wide plan to accept […]

Shark Speak for October 27, 2015

Why did you choose NSU?   “I chose NSU due to its proximity to my home compared to my former institution, New College of Florida in Sarasota. More importantly, I value the practicality and business-focused classes. Well, a scholarship also helped in my decision.” Paula Munera, sophomore political science major   “I chose NSU because […]

My professor is red hot

As students prepare for winter term, many dread deciding which professors to choose for their upcoming classes. After eliminating the scheduling issue, it all comes down to “Which professor do I think will enhance my performance?” If you haven’t discovered the Holy Grail of professor selection, I think you should put your Facebook to rest […]

News Briefs for October 27, 2015

Have a frightful dinner with Shark Dining Shark Dining will host a Fright Fest in the Don Taft University Center Food Court on Oct. 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Surprise Halloween-themed dishes will be served, and there will be a cupcake decorating competition. The winner of the competition will receive Shark Dining vouchers. Walk […]

Glow in the Shark

The NSU Student Events and Activities (SEA) Board will host their annual Glow in the Shark party on Oct. 29 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. in Flight Deck’s backyard. Ashley Tomlinson, sophomore psychology major and entertainment chair of SEA Board, is spearheading the event and said her goal for the event is for NSU […]