Though “The Lion King” came out more than 20 years ago, the movie remains a favorite Disney classic. “The Lion King” is one of the few animated Disney films that has been brought to life on Broadway. From Jan. 7 to Feb. 1, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts will host the highly popular […]
Year: 2015
Trending African American body parts
When you look at a black woman’s face, you gaze at a pair of deep-set of brown eyes, a rounded nose, full lips and bronzed mahogany skin. When you look at a black woman’s body, you see a physique with voluptuous curves, full breasts, rounded hips and a derriere to make any man weak at […]
Pedophilia… Really?
Leave Sia alone! With the recent wave of criticism against Aussie singer-songwriter Sia, I feel like Chris Crocker defending Britney in 2007 every time I go through my Twitter timeline. The artist’s latest music video for “Elastic Heart,” has sparked much controversy in a short time. Less than one week from its release, the video […]
The R-word has no place in our vocabulary
“That’s retarded.” So, you’re telling me that whatever inanimate object you’re calling “retarded” lacks intellectual understanding due to limited mental development? Last I checked, that word only applied to humans. And when we do apply it to humans, it doesn’t become any nicer of a word. We often forget the seriousness of what we’re saying […]
Life is beautiful
Welcome back Sharks! I’m sure we all agree that the winter break was not long enough. I definitely think that is true but to be honest I could not wait to get back to school! You’re probably thinking and asking yourself “Why?” During the holidays, I traveled back up North to visit my family during […]
The most anticipated albums of 2015
Adele, “25” Rumor has it that Adele will make her big return in 2015. Adele dominated the Grammys in 2012 with her sophomore album, “21,” coming home with six in one evening. However, for the past few years, the soulful singer-songwriter has kept a low profile to focus on her family and songwriting. Expectations are […]
Terrorism does not condone racism
It’s all over the news and all over social media. Two men entered the office of Parisian publication “Charlie Hebdo” and murdered 12 journalists in response to several Islamophobic cartoons the satire magazine published. This heinous act of terror was a vicious attempt to strip journalists and cartoonists away from their right to freely express their opinions: a right that […]
Students band together for Unity Week
NSU’s Caribbean Student Association and the Student Events and Activities Board will host the annual Unity Week from Jan. 13 to Jan. 20. CSA Vice President and SEA Board Member Development and Entertainment Chair Danielle McCalla, senior communication studies major, has been working with CSA Community Service Chair Tiffany Simmons junior marketing major, and SEA […]
Florida raises minimum wage
On Jan. 1, the Agency for Workforce Innovation increased Florida’s minimum wage by 12 cents per hour. Employees who do not receive tips will now make $8.05 per hour, and tipped employees will make $5.03 per hour. Florida is one of 20 states that increased minimum wage at the beginning of 2015. This year will […]
Publix extends benefits to employees in same-sex marriages
On Jan. 1, Publix Super Markets began a 30-day enrollment period for employees in same-sex marriages to enroll themselves and their families in healthcare benefits. The new enrollment period is an extension of the company’s healthcare plan, which was previously only provided for employees in straight marriages. The healthcare plan is available to the spouses […]