For years, Barbie has taught young girls that thin was the only standard for beauty, and, now, to counteract that, there’s a new addition to the collection: curvy Barbie. I know I should just shut up and be grateful that a brand as big as Barbie has decided to make Barbie much more than white, […]
Month: February 2016
Fluff and fur isn’t all we should be protecting
When you think of animal activist groups, the World Wildlife Foundation or those heartbreaking American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals commercials may come to mind. Every mainstream animal activist group has one key theme in common; they all advocate for cute, fluffy animals. Dogs, cats and even panda bears are the typical […]
Shark Speak for February 9, 2016
What changes would you make to NSU, if you were president for a day? “I would buy everyone in the school a meal of their choice because living on campus means that you are constantly eating the same thing, and I know how boring and unappetizing it [can] be.” Laura Enzima, sophomore biology major […]
Athlete of the Week: Jacob Blackiston
Jacob Blackiston knows that there’s more to baseball than just the physical aspects. Blackiston, junior communication studies major, knows that strong mental game and a good attitude are just as important as physical training. Blackiston is originally from Hacienda Heights, California, where he grew up playing baseball alongside his older brother. He said, “My dad […]
Staff Picks: Hot dates for your hot(ter) date
Valentine’s Day is all about spreading the love. Whether you like long walks on the beach or just want a day filled with delicious food, there’s plenty of places to go in the area with your date. Lucky for you, the staff at The Current is stepping in for Cupid this year to help you […]
10 years already?
In 2016, we will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of some of our favorite movies, music and television shows. Back in 2006, many of us weren’t even teenagers yet. Where did the time go? Here’s a list of 10 popular movies and television shows you may not have known were celebrating double digits this year. […]
Beasts Of No Nation
Uzodinma Iweala’s ground-breaking first novel titled “Beasts of No Nation”, is a mixture of gore and raw emotions compressed to create a tasteful narrative by a small African boy named Agu. Iweala’s creative ingenuity is showcased throughout the novel as he uses strong African dialect and mispronunciations to bring the reader closer to Agu’s experience, […]
You’ve cat to be kitten me right meow
Cats are beautiful creatures, and I honestly don’t know what we did to deserve these purr-fect little furry beings. If you’ve been around the residence halls recently, I’m sure that you’ve seen the cats that live around the area. Although some of us love seeing them while we are out and about, apparently, these cats […]
Portraying Maria: Life on stage with Sarah Amengual
Sarah Amengual nabbed the iconic role of Maria in Broadway classic “West Side Story” in 2010; six years later, South Florida residents will have the opportunity to watch her reprise her role on the Miami stage. Amengual, a South Florida native with a B.F.A. from the University of Miami, will play Maria in the Actor’s […]
Off Shore Calendar for February 9, 2016
Feb. 10 Drunken Crafts 7 p.m. @ The Wynwood Yard Feb. 11 Pauly Shore 8 p.m. @ Palm Beach Improv Feb. 12 PostSecret: The Show 8 p.m. @ Parker Playhouse Feb. 13 Florida Renaissance Festival 10 a.m. @ Quite Waters Park Uptown Block Party 6 p.m. @ Xtreme Action Park Andrea Bocelli 8 p.m. @ […]