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 […]
Month: October 2015
On the Bench: Student athletes and social media
As a student athlete, social media can be a friend and an enemy. Social media is a way to keep in touch with friends and family from far away, but there are posts that could also negatively affect an athlete’s reputation. Every day, social media is used to create a virtual social life through applications […]
7 YouTube trainers to whip you into shape
Staying healthy and fit in college is a perfect example of “easier said than done.” Though students have access to a state-of-the-art gym with an abundance of comprehensive group exercise classes, we also have access to Pizza Loft, JuiceBlendz and many other unhealthy food options. We’re in a constant battle between staying in shape and […]
Traveler’s Checklist
Traveling outside of the country is a drastic change for anyone, especially if it is his or her first time. As a college student, the thought of your first trip to a new country can be a little nerve-wracking. So to make your trip a bit less stressful and a lot safer, here are a […]
That time I switched from homeschool to college
The transition from high school to college is difficult for everyone. The expectations are different, and the work is harder. You most likely don’t know any of your teachers or any of your classmates. You’re in a new environment, and you have to adapt quickly or you might not succeed as well as you […]
Make a Difference Day of Service
NSU students can participate in Make a Difference Day of Service at locations around Broward County on Oct. 24. Make a Difference Day is the largest community service day in the U.S., with over three million participants each year, according to the event’s website. It was started in 1992 by USA WEEKEND magazine and takes […]
Shark Speak for October 20, 2015
What do you think of the candidates currently running for president? “There is a wide variety of topics and things these candidates want to fix, and it seems like I still need more time on making a decision on who I want to be our next president. My first choices would be Dr. Ben […]
Dress up with your boo
For all of the love birds out there who are planning to take on Hallows’ Eve together, unique getups and creative costumes are the perfect way to create that dynamic-duo look. Here is a list of five handmade costumes that will transform regular couples into certified Halloween boos. John and Yoko What you’ll need […]
Shh! It’s a silent auction!
Cozy Corners will host their third annual Silent Auction fundraiser on Oct. 21 from noon to 8 p.m. on the second floor of the University Center to raise money for supplies used to redecorate bedrooms for children returning from a hospital stay. Cozy Corners is an organization dedicated to giving terminally ill children an uplifting […]
Athlete of the Week: Carlee Rizzolo
Tennis has always been a family affair for Carlee Rizzolo, senior legal studies major. “My older sister played and got really serious about it, so my parents moved down to Florida, and they got me and my brother into it, too. So really I kind of just got put into it,” she said. Rizzolo was […]