Social media exploded when Santa Claus, patron of Christmas, revealed his outfit for this year’s midnight gift run. The suit is minimalist — red with white trim, completely devoid of Christmas cheer. People can’t seem to understand why his outfit isn’t embroidered with snowflakes, reindeer and pine trees. One man, Jacoby Einstein, posted a 15-minute […]
Year: 2015
Celebrate diversity at the HPD Multicultural Fair
To promote networking among students and diverse community members, the Health Professions Division Multicultural Affairs Committee will host the Multicultural Fair on Nov. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Clocktower Courtyard adjacent to the HPD Terry Building. The fair is an annual event sponsored by the HPD Multicultural Affairs Committee to bring […]
Mythbusters: The truth about vaping and hookah
According to the CDC, cigarette smoking has caused more than 10 times as many premature deaths among U.S. citizens than in all of the wars ever fought by the U.S. Yet while we all know that smoking is dangerous to our health, many still decide to do it anyway. As a way to promote a […]
Soundbite: 1989 by Ryan Adams
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 you’re sure to […]
Fight procrastination at the Writing Center
To give COMP students a place to work on their final papers before the end of the semester, the NSU Writing Fellows will host their third annual Kinda Long Night Against Procrastination on Dec. 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Writing Center Room 127C of the Parker building. The Writing Fellows are a […]
Career Corner: How to strategically prepare for interviews
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 […]
Loving the culture more than its people
Can we please address the elephant in the room? The one with a Bindi and gold chain, dancing Bollywood as he screams “West Side.” He, like many of our recording artists, has no respect for culture. I cannot be the only one who is tired of and offended by music artists exploiting culture to promote […]
News Briefs for November 17, 2105
Scholarship available for international students International undergraduate students can apply for the Juan Pablo Correa Memorial Scholarship until Feb. 19 at 5 p.m. The recipient will receive $1,000 and be awarded at the Student Life Achievement Awards on April 12. Students graduating in May 2016 are not eligible to apply. The application is available on […]
That Time I … worked on Black Friday
Nicole Cocuy is a senior communication studies major and co-editor-in-chief of The Current. In 2012, Cocuy worked as a seasonal cast member at The Disney Store. Desperate for money and eager for work experience, I decided to beef up my resume through an entry-level job I thought I could excel in: retail. At the time, […]
On Shore Calendar for November 17, 2015
November 18 Sign-ups for Best Buddies/Kappa Sigma’s Donut Eating Contest 12-1 p.m. @ UC Pie a Theta Phi 12-1 p.m. @ Shark Fountain Unify with Iota Phi Theta 7-10 p.m. @ UC Pit November 19 Lambda Theta Alpha 4v4 Soccer Tournament 6-10 p.m. @ Library Quad November 20 SAS Service Trip @ Kissimmee, Fla. November […]