In sports like tennis and golf, it’s hard to not pin the blame on the individual who loses. Team sports are a bit different because winning and losing are dependent on so many different factors – from players’ personalities to home court advantages, and even luck. But most importantly, it depends on coaches. It’s almost […]
Year: 2015
Athlete of the Week: Lorena Spaulding
Lorena Spaulding lives her life between the intensity of playing softball and the thrill of wanting to become a cop. Spaulding, a senior criminal justice major and substance abuse minor, started playing baseball at age 9 and then started playing softball a year later. She also played travel ball and played for the Dominican national […]
RACKS presents an ocean of taste with a side of mingling
To the college students lacking money and wanting food, I present to you, RACKS Fish House + Oyster Bar, located in Delray Beach – pushing the envelope of culinary creativity, resulting in a unique menu, an enjoyable atmosphere and exquisite experiences. RACKS catches and releases an ocean-to-table menu that excites and inspires, offering an array […]
It’s “Ragtime”
Based on E.L Doctorow’s award-winning book, “Ragtime,” the musical, has once again captivated us with its timeless intrigue. Playing from Jan. 28 to Feb. 22 at the Miracle Theater in Coral Gables, this musical portrays the powerful tale of the lives of an upper-class Caucasian family, an African American couple and European immigrants in the […]
Disney love gets a dose of reality
*Spoiler alert* If you haven’t seen “Brave,” “Frozen,” “Maleficent” or “Into the Woods,” beware! It seems that Valentine’s Day chocolates and teddy bears have been on display since before the winter holidays were even over. Now, it’s officially that time of year again — tis the season for romance. But, our typical definition of love […]
Non-white historical perspectives are legitimate
The notion of being American has always been a joke to me because when we say “American,” we often forget it’s not just North America that counts. There’s an entire continent that escapes our notice. When it comes to our history, we also have the tendency to gloss over what we did to the natives […]
“American Sniper”: a historically inaccurate propaganda film
Angered by the devastating 9/11 attacks, a Texas cowboy enlists in the armed forces to avenge his country and punish those responsible. He served four tours in Iraq as a Navy SEAL zealously killing off the worst supervillains of American history: Muslim terrorists. “American Sniper” follows the sacrifices, struggles and successes of war hero Chris […]
Miss Universe is far from empowering
Every year, millions of people around the world unite to watch a contest that crowns the world’s most beautiful and glamorous woman. And every year, news of it makes me gag. It’s not that I don’t appreciate glamour or love sparkly gowns; I actually love makeup and tiaras and glitter. No, my problem with the […]
SGA aims to expand Shark Shuttle routes
Senators from the Undergraduate Student Government are reaching out to students to gain support in expanding the Shark Shuttle routes to the beach, downtown Fort Lauderdale and other popular locations. SGA Athletic Senator Kelsey Obringer, senior political science major, said that the service would be free and that the main consideration for the route is […]
From compassion to action: 2015 Winter Volunteer Fair
The Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement will host a Winter Volunteer Fair on Jan. 28 in the Don Taft University Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Around 20 local community affiliates from the South Florida community, including the American Cancer Society and Best Buddies of Broward, will set up booths set up along […]