CNN hosted the third GOP Debate between Republican presidential candidates on Oct. 28. The following statements were made by candidates throughout the GOP debate, and the verdicts were decided upon by The Current staff after heavy research of reputable sources. Full transcripts of the debates can be found online at Time.com, CNN.com and other news […]
Year: 2015
That Time I … Volunteered for earthquake relief in Nepal
Mayur Sharma Banjara is a master’s in public heath student in the College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was born in the Kavre District of Nepal. On April 25, 2015, a massive earthquake measuring 7.8 in the Richter scale struck Nepal. Aftershocks followed the earthquake throughout Nepal, with one reaching a magnitude of 6.7 the following […]
Pumpkintastic
Florida is notorious for its ability to maintain the summer feel year round. So as autumn creeps up on you, you may be looking for ways to enjoy the upcoming season. Whether you’re looking for something to decorate your family dining table or just want to make a good old pumpkin pie, getting a pumpkin […]
News Briefs for November 3, 2015
Scholarship available to graduating seniors Two graduating seniors of any major will be nominated for the Junior Fellows program for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Beginning Aug. 1, 2016, Junior Fellows will spend one year at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, D.C. to conduct research for publications, participate in meetings with officials, take part […]
How to cope with college stress
It’s no secret that college can lead to some major cases of stress. Between academics, extra-curricular activities, friends and family, college life can feel like one giant juggling act. Whether you’re an underclassman looking to make your mark or an upperclassman planning your next move, you’re bound to feel the heat at some time or […]
Ft. Lauderdale’s legendary landmark
One step into The Floridian will easily set you back to a nostalgic time where juke boxes blared Elvis Presley songs, young girls wore poodle skirts and diners were one of the many places locals called home. This local landmark houses 48 staff members, over 500 pictures and endless memories for Butch Samp, who’s owned […]
Everyone has a story, so tell it
W.S. Merwin once wrote an entire poem about how every pencil has a story to tell, a legacy lurking somewhere in the graphite. I always thought this was beautiful. The truth is the story doesn’t lie so much within the pencil as it does within the hand holding it. Everyone has his or her own […]
Grow your beard to raise awareness
In honor of Men’s Health Awareness Month, the Office of Recreation and Wellness will host No Shave November Growing Games through the end of November, beginning with a kick-off event on Nov. 4 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center Spine. No Shave November is a movement based on an online […]
Bulking to make the cut
Bulking and cutting is the technical term for concentrating on gaining and or losing muscle mass. You’ve seen it in “Popeye” and “Johnny Test” — cartoon characters consume certain foods to gain weight that they later transform into muscle. When you watched bulking and cutting in their cartoon forms, you probably did not think it […]
#AllSizesButOne
As we approach National American Education Week, one of the major points of discussion is whether the U.S. needs to create a national curriculum and core standards. The first argument that would be made is that a national curriculum will make sure that every student across states is academically equal in the classroom. The second […]