Finding Fitness is more than just about 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 […]
Month: March 2016
You want Apple to do what?
The FBI’s request that Apple create a backdoor to the San Bernardino shooter’s locked iPhone is eerily reminiscent of the 2013 Edward Snowden case. According to BBC, in 2013, Edward Snowden, a former computer professional for the CIA, copied and leaked thousands of classified documents from the NSA to several journalists from The Guardian and […]
Explore NSU through virtual tours
Now, anyone can take a tour of NSU’s campus without moving an inch. Virtual tours of three NSU locations ― the Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus, the Oceanographic Campus and the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale ― are now available online, in virtual reality and as an app through Google Play and Apple’s app store. The 360-degree panoramic […]
Nominations open for President’s 64
President’s 64, an elite group of graduate, undergraduate and professional student ambassadors, is accepting nominations until March 25. President’s 64 consists of 64 students who represent NSU and provide feedback to the President George Hanbury. The number of members in the program pays homage to NSU’s foundation in 1964. Fabian Sarrias, senior behavioral neuroscience and […]
Soundbite: “When You Walk a Long Distance You Are Tired” by Mothers
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 Briefs for March 15, 2016
Look out for the annual emergency drill NSU will hosts its annual university-wide emergency drill on March 17 at 11 a.m. The drill will occur on all NSU campuses, sites and facilities. Drills include emergency and fire-safety plans. There will also be a test of the mass notification system, which includes phone calls, emails and […]
On the Bench: A tribute to Peyton Manning
After a show-stopping 18-year career, Peyton Manning bid the National Football League farewell. Following his second career Super Bowl win against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50, the 39-year-old ended his career in style and left the league as a true champion. Manning has been a part of most American’s sacred Sunday afternoon ritual […]
America: Land of the free and the home of the guns
Gun violence, specifically mass shootings, has crippled America, the beautiful nation and leader of the free world. Yet no one wants to address this issue because ISIS and immigration are more imminent threats than the guy from down the street who shot and killed innocent civilians for no apparent reason. It’s easy to point the […]
Fuller House: Thanks for bringing back the memories
If you want to feel nostalgic and old as heck, then “Fuller House” is the show for you. “Fuller House” is the sequel to the successful “Full House” sitcom, which features Uncle Jesse, Danny Tanner and Uncle Joey raising three beautiful girls on their own. In “Fuller House,” those beautiful girls are beautiful women and […]
It’s not a man’s world: Women in STEM
For women, especially in science, technology, engineering and math-related fields, recognition in the workplace has been difficult to receive. But some women have persevered and found ways to make their mark in the STEM world. Lori Dribin, professor and assistant dean of Student Affairs of the College of Medical Sciences, said she was always interested […]