This just in: a herd of spring breakers broke out of the Jungle Island Zoo here in Miami and are reportedly on their way to Daytona Beach. We advise you to stay indoors, gather your loved ones, and wait out the commotion. Apparently, a zoo employee was about to give the spring breakers their daily […]
Month: February 2016
No new friends
In Kanye West’s recent single, “Real Friends,” he cynically describes all the friends he has lost as he became famous and how he had to learn the true definition of friendship. This, unfortunately, is the anthem for friendship in 2016. Whether we would like to admit it or not, many of us haven’t been real […]
White History Month: Should this be a thing?
Written by Shayla Rooks Everyone knows that February is Black History Month and Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month; there is at least one culturally historic holiday celebrated every month. Among the multitude of different cultures celebrated every month, white history has been excluded. So the question is: should there be […]
Shark Speak for February 16, 2016
How do you prepare for midterms? “I like to write everything down from class and put them on flash cards, and then I use the flash cards to help me study as far as a week ahead. Being organized and taking good notes is always very helpful.” Maria Salaverria, freshman biology major “To […]
Fiji dedicates a week to philanthropy
NSU isn’t the only organization with service as a core value. The fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, commonly known as FIJI, will exhibit their value of service during FIJIanthropy, a week dedicated to raising money for the United Service Organizations, the fraternity’s national charity, from Feb. 9 to 11. The third annual event will feature […]
NSU puts a smile on the community’s face
Going to the dentist is never a cheap trip, but thanks to NSU’s College of Dental Medicine, parents were able to save some money on basic dental procedures. Graduate students in the college provided pro-bono dental screenings, exams and preventative treatments at Give Kids a Smile Day on Feb. 5. The event treated approximately 750 […]
BSU, SEA Board host dinner for Black History Month
The Black Student Union and SEA Board will host a dinner in honor of Black History Month to promote a greater awareness of racism on Feb. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Flight Deck. The dinner will feature keynote speakers, presentations from BSU and a surprise activity. According to history.com, Black History Month, […]
Learn about health professions with Career Development
To inform students about careers in healthcare, the Office of Career Development will host the second annual Pre-Health Day on Feb. 13 in the Carl DeSantis Building. The event will include breakout sessions with health professionals from different fields, a keynote speaker, professional and graduate panels, roundtable discussions, mock interviews and a graduate school programs […]
That Time I … Presented at a conference
By Carlyn Jorgensen Carlyn Jorgensen is a student in the conflict analysis and resolution doctoral program. Jorgensen is also an adjunct professor of political science at Broward College, where she teaches state and local governments and national government online. Last semester, she presented a paper she had written at the Northeastern Political Science Association Annual […]
Say it loud: I’m black and I’m proud
Michael Jackson, from the time he became interested in music to the time of his unfortunate death, was a true James Brown fan. Many times, he even attributed his performance style to watching and idolizing the Godfather of Soul while he was growing up. Not only did Jackson admire Brown’s musical performances, but he also […]