To promote Mountain Dew’s berry-flavored Black Label drink, which is now sold in Outtakes, representatives from Motive: A Hybrid Agency, Mountain Dew’s marketing company, gave out free samples of the drink and provided entertainment outside of the Don Taft University Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motive representative Sean Maccuish said that his team […]
Month: November 2015
The evolution of ‘Netflix and chill’
One day, I was walking down the street when the voice of a stranger caught my ear. “Aye red shirt, let me get your number,” he said. I quickly ran over to him because it was the most inviting pick up line I had heard in years. A real gentleman. We talked for a little […]
Faceoff: Take a tip from me
Danny Meyer, owner of local New York restaurant Union Square Café, eliminated tipping in his restaurant and instead will increase his menu prices to make up the difference. Some believe tipping is unnecessary and should be taken away altogether, while others think employees deserve tips along with their wages. Referring to tipping as an awkward […]
How Netflix became a tool in the hook up culture
Netflix is a beautiful thing. There’s nothing quite like watching your favorite shows and movies on your own time. Whether you watch it alone or with your friends, it always adds to the recipe for perfect “chill” time. As Netflix has become more popular, especially among millennials, “Netflix and chill” has gone from being an […]
Building the bridge from University Island to Dream Job City
Emilio Lorenzo is the assistant director of career advisement in NSU’s Office of Career Development. Emilio understands the importance of helping students reach their career goals and works with all students, including undergraduate, graduate and professional level students, to achieve their professional goals. Emily Tasca is a member of the career advisement team in NSU’s Office […]
Freshman Ask: Where should I go for new food?
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 […]
Tis the season to be thankful
While you were out Halloween shopping last month, you might have noticed a Christmas wreath or two. Each year, stores continuously release their Christmas items earlier in the year. Don’t get me wrong ― I like the crisp aroma of a pinecone and the peppermint of a candy cane as much as the next gal, […]
Shark du Soleil takes over NSU
To celebrate another year at NSU, Student Events and Activities Board will host the Shark du Soleil Homecoming Week from Nov. 7 to Nov. 13. Homecoming Week is a tradition at NSU that consists of a week-long celebration. During this week, the NSU community gathers to celebrate Shark pride through activities and the Homecoming Volleyball […]
Building positive habits: The magic formula
My name is April Coan, and I am an academic success coach and the assistant director at the Office of Undergraduate Student Success. Throughout the fall semester, I will offer tips and suggestions in The Current, which will focus on topics like success in college and taking advantage of the unique opportunities available at NSU. […]
Sigma Delta Tau’s Second Annual XY Factor
Sigma Delta Tau will host their second annual XY Factor to raise money for Jewish Women International on Nov. 6 in the Don Taft University Center Pit from 7-9 p.m. Jewish Women International is one of Sigma Delta Tau’s national philanthropies. According to their website, the philanthropy’s goal is to work to end domestic violence […]