Career Corner: Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable

Written by: Emilio Lorenzo and Emily Tasca Emilio Lorenzo is the assistant director of career advisement in NSU’s Office of Career Development. Emilio understands the importance of helping students reach their career goals and works with all students, including undergraduate, graduate and professional level students, to achieve their professional goals. Emily Tasca is a member […]

‘No’ means go home

As a child, one of the first things you learn is the difference between “yes” and “no.” When you were younger, you hardly misunderstood “no.” It was a simple two-letter word used to negate anything that you weren’t interested in. Fast-forward to being a young adult with hormones who engages in sexual activities, and the […]

That Time I … felt the ‘Bern’

Written by: Leigh-Ana Mumford Leigh-Ana Mumford is a junior political science major whose favorite political candidate is Bernie Sanders. So when Sanders finally came to Florida for a political rally, Mumford knew that she could not miss the event. I was afforded a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on March 6, 2016. My friend Alina and I ventured to […]

Keep your eyes on the road

Give driving your undivided attention, and keep those adolescent eyes on the road. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and while multitasking and short attention spans are common among college students, when it comes to driving, it might be time to stow away those traits. Distraction.gov describes distracted driving as any activity that could divert […]

Race to Presidency: Responses to Brussels attacks

On March 22, five terrorists attacked Brussels, Belgium, killing 31 people and injuring 270. Out of the five terrorists, three were killed and two remain unidentified, as of March 24. According to CNN, the five terrorists, who have claimed their association with ISIS, set off two explosions at the city’s main airport and a third […]

Shark Speak for March 29, 2016

    What do you love about NSU?   “I love the great academic opportunities and focus here at Nova. I also appreciate the amount of enthusiasm and student-centered activities around campus. It really makes me feel proud.” Gabriela Espinosa, sophomore speech-language and communication disorders major   “NSU provides me with a close-knit community, and it […]

On the Bench: Sharapova’s doping disappointment

Maria Sharapova, one of the world’s most renowned female athletes, has marred her nearly perfect tennis career after testing positive for the drug meldonium. The tennis superstar failed a drug test at the 2016 Australian Open and could possibly face a four-year suspension. The World Anti-Doping Agency placed meldonium on its ever-growing list of banned […]

News Briefs for March 29, 2016

Prepare for the hackathons Ironhack and eMerge Americas will host a hackathon information session on March 31 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Flight Deck Pub to provide information on the third annual eMerge Americas Hackathon, which will take place from April 15 to April 17 in Miami. Carolina Rendeiro, eMerge Americas vice president […]

Is it simple to free your nipples?

Women know the struggle of trying to find a good bra: one that doesn’t leave indentions in your shoulders, provides the right amount of support and doesn’t have underwire that pokes out of the seams. From a young age, women learn that once they develop breasts, they have to keep them covered with a bra. […]