As 2016 has ended, it seems fitting to look back on the events that occurred during the past year. Here are just some of the events that shaped 2016. Jan. 6: According to BBC, North Korea claimed to have successfully tested a thermonuclear weapon, their fourth successful attempt and first claimed to be a hydrogen […]
Year: 2016
In memoriam: Those we lost in 2016
This year has seen the passing of many prominent entertainers and other persons. Here are just a few of the people we lost this year. David Bowie Jan. 8, 1947 – Jan. 10, 2016 According to Billboard, Bowie was known for his songs “Heroes,” “Under Pressure,” “Let’s Dance” and more. Time Magazine and Billboard claim […]
Big news about NSU from 2016
NSU might not be the largest university, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t create big buzz. To keep you current, here’s a list of the biggest NSU news stories of 2016. Hanbury announced $550 million fundraising campaign During the Celebration of Excellence on Jan. 20, NSU President George Hanbury announced the university’s fundraising initiative “Realizing […]
T. J. Miller on Christmas and comedy
The new comedy “Office Christmas Party,” which was released on Dec. 9, proves you don’t have to leave your desk to participate in boisterous holiday cheer. Starring T. J. Miller, Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman, the film follows an office’s attempts to keep their branch open by throwing an epic, expensive Christmas party to woo […]
On The Bench: They don’t have to go home, but they aren’t staying there
ESPN reported that three NBA teams – the Milawaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks – will not stay at President-elect Donald Trump-branded hotels. Although this might not come as a surprise, since both owners Mark Cuban and Marx Larsy vocally supported Hillary Clinton during the campaign, that doesn’t mean it isn’t noteworthy. These NBA […]
Shark Speak: What do you think of transportation on campus?
Sarah Katz, junior business major “The Shark Shuttle is unreliable, slow and inconvenient. It is useful for events and stuff like Homecoming. It was nice to have the option of not having to drive and worry about parking, when there is a line of Shark Shuttles waiting taking people by the busload. Then it’s fine.” […]
Black Friday brings us together
For some, Black Friday is a consumerist holiday that causes nothing but crazy lines, ridiculous fights over toys and trips to the hospital. However, for others, like myself, Black Friday is an amazing holiday filled with magical deal busters and memories to last a lifetime. Black Friday strengthens bonds between friends and family. Whenever my […]
The black sheep of holidays
Ah, Black Friday: the only time of year when being part of an angry mob is considered socially acceptable and no one will question why you’re in front of the doors of Target at 3 a.m. Black Friday has become a U.S. tradition, but is it really one that we should keep around? Behind the […]
You are your number one priority
Perhaps you haven’t heard, but not taking care of yourself is now very trendy. At least, that’s the way it seems. Every day I’m surrounded by fellow Sharks who, according to them, don’t sleep and don’t eat. While I sit appalled and terrified by such claims, my friends and fellow students laugh, sometimes brag. I’m […]
A tale of two Trumps
Trump confuses me. As of right now, I can’t figure out what his deal is. A year and a half ago, President-elect Donald Trump announced his presidency at Trump Tower. He proceeded the announcement with a speech filled with racism, hate and derogatory remarks to pretty much everyone: ethnicities, his campaign opponents, and those on […]