Hanbury addresses concerns at Town Hall Meeting

On the afternoon of Jan. 21, NSU President George Hanbury answered questions from the NSU community in the Arena Club Room in the Don Taft University Center. Many students asked the president questions about concerns they have with NSU policies, procedures and affairs. Topics for discussion included department funding, opportunities for students of various disciplines […]

New program helps NSU graduates start law firms

The deadline to apply for the Shepherd Broad College of Law’s new Legal Incubator program, which will give post-graduate law students the opportunity to launch their own law firms, is Feb. 1. Legal incubators give low-income and moderate-income individuals access to legal services that they can afford and that they’re entitled to, according to Jayme […]

News Anchor for January 26, 2016

International Labour Organization predicts global unemployment will rise to 200 million The International Labour Organization, a U.N. agency that focuses on labour standards and social protection, predicted in its World Employment and Social Outlook report that by 2017, joblessness will surpass 200 million for the first time ever. The organization said global unemployment will increase […]

News Briefs for January 26, 2016

Hensler appointed Executive Director for University Relations NSU President George Hanbury appointed Brandon Hensler to executive director of University Relations on Jan. 13. Hensler has worked in the Office of Public Affairs since Jan. 2011, and prior to his promotion was named Interim executive director for the last 18 months. In his job, Hensler promotes […]

On Shore Calendar for January 26, 2016

January  27 Winter Volunteer Fair 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. @ UC Spine Stuff a Plush/Watch a Plush 8-10:30 p.m. @ Flight Deck Backyard 29 Special Olympics SAS Weekend Trip 30 SOS Trip to QQuest Escape Room pick-up @ 5:30 p.m. Multimedia Conference 8:15 a.m. @ DeSantis Building 1 SEA Board General Body Meeting noon-1 p.m. @ […]

Media professionals to speak at conference

Media professionals will give advice and speak about their career experiences at the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and the Office of Student Media’s fourth annual NSU Multimedia Conference on Jan. 30 from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Carl DeSantis Building. The speakers will include professional newspaper reporters, television reporters, photographers, […]

SLCE hosts volunteer fair

By Natalie Payan To provide students with information about volunteering opportunities, the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement (SLCE) will host the Winter Volunteer Fair on Jan. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center. This bi-annual event brings 20 to 30 local community members from various non-profit organizations […]

Race to Presidency: Fact-Checking the Democratic Debate

On Jan. 17, NBC News hosted a Democratic presidential debate for the top-tier candidates: Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley. The presidential candidates made the following statements during the debate, The Current staff decided the verdicts after heavy research of reputable sources. Full transcripts of the debate can be found online at cbsnews.com, washingtonpost.com […]

Rebuild homes with SLCE

The Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement (SLCE) is planning its sixth annual spring break volunteer trip for students to rebuild homes in New Orleans damaged by Hurricane Katrina from Feb. 28 to March 5. Students will work with Youth Rebuilding New Orleans, an organization that buys properties, builds, rebuilds or renovates them and […]

Breaking bad habits: Tips and tricks

Bad habits are hard to break. It’s a timeless saying, and you probably use it as your excuse for why you can’t stop doing something you know you shouldn’t be doing. But that’s your first mistake; thinking you can’t do something often hinders your ability to complete it. If you’re trying to break a bad […]