The most anticipated time of year for college students is almost upon us. If you’ve ever watched a 90’s teen movie, spring break is depicted as the pinnacle of college experience. With beach babes and boys with washboard abs thrusting their fists in the air on packed beaches, it’s clear why spring break is usually […]
Month: February 2016
Finding Fitness: Spinning
Finding Fitness is more than scoping out the latest fitness trends; it’s about finding exciting new ways to focus on the most important subject of any story: you. From extreme sports to strange and, sometimes, uncomfortable classes, this feature is all about finding the best fitness to maximize your health. Stay tuned to find out […]
Soundbite: ‘The Positions’ by Gang of Youths
Interested in independent music, emerging artists and new album releases? DJ Marie, music director at Radio X, will keep you updated every week in The Current on what’s new in the world of music. You can catch her on Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. on 88.5FM, bringing you new music you’re sure […]
News Anchor for February 9, 2016
Brazilian president declares war on mosquitoes carrying Zika virus President Dilma Rousseff declared war on the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which carries the Zika virus, mobilizing thousands of soldiers and other state personnel to eradicate mosquitoes in residential and business areas. The mosquito-borne virus has spread to more than 20 countries, with confirmed cases in Australia, […]
Race to Presidency: Fact-checking the Democratic town hall
On Feb. 3, CNN hosted the New Hampshire Democratic town hall. Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders participated in the event. Candidates made the following statements throughout the debate, and The Current staff determined the verdicts after heavy research of reputable sources. Full transcripts of the debate can be found online at CNN, The […]
College students can sleep, too
By now, we all understand that getting a good night’s rest in college is priceless. Apart from learning that your least favorite professor has cancelled class, waking up and feeling well rested is the most precious rarity in college. Far too many students believe that being well-rested in college is impossible, when getting that epic […]
News Briefs for February 9, 2016
Education programs rank second in Florida Reading education programs at Abraham S. Fischler College of Education are ranked second in Florida for teacher preparation programs. Florida Education Commissioner Pam Stewart ranked the programs in the 2015 annual report using summative rating scores and sub-scores. The report also includes teacher preparation rankings on performance standards for […]
On the Bench: It’s all about the money
Attention all football fans: it’s official. The Rams are headed back to Los Angeles. After a year of speculation, Stan Kroenke concocted a plan of action to convince the NFL that the St. Louis Rams should relocate back to LA. He claimed that a new stadium will draw Super Bowls and other big sporting events […]
Out of the Shark Zone for February 9, 2016
Heat guard Tyler Johnson out 2 months after shoulder surgery Miami Heat shooting guard and point guard Johnson underwent surgery to repair a left rotator cuff after experiencing shoulder pain since 2014. He will miss two months and possibly the rest of the regular season. Johnson hoped to hold off surgery until the offseason, but […]
Secret Life: Jessica Collado
When she’s not in the classroom, Jessica Collado composes her own music for commercials, scores and music libraries. Collado, visiting professor in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science’s Department of Performing and Visual Arts, is an accomplished and talented percussionist with a master of fine arts in music composition from Vermont College […]