Shark Speak for April 5, 2016

What campus resource do you find most useful, and why?   “I really like the collaborative study room in the library because they make it really easy to study with large groups of people. Plus, if my friends are busy, and I have nothing to do, I often go to the library.” Jailene Perez, freshman […]

Raccoons looking for higher education

As the last of the sun’s rays shimmered in the evening sky, the first raccoon popped out of its hiding place, soon to be followed by its comrades. Covertly, it crossed the road from the parking lot heading towards the Carl DeSantis Building with a spring in its step and greed in its eyes. On […]

Stand up to sexual assault

According to Futures Without Violence, 1 in 5 college students is a victim of sexual assault. For that reason, knowledge about how to prevent and cope with instances of sexual assault is crucial for college students. Here’s a list of some online programs, centers and foundations that are useful in the fight against sexual assault. […]

NSU students meet with Davie mayor

Davie Mayor Judy Paul met with members of the Undergraduate Student Government Association to discuss the future of Davie on March 24 at the Davie town hall. Within the next few years, an iFly indoor skydiving facility, two Wawa convenience stores, a farmer’s market, and a farm park, an urban farm for the public to […]

On Shore Calendar for April 5, 2016

April 6 SGA Senate Meeting 3-5 p.m. @ Rosenthal 200 LIUB Manicures 9:45 a.m.-4 p.m. @ UC Spine Relay for Life Team Party 4-5 p.m. @ SAB 104 NSU’s Got Talent 8-11 p.m. @ Shark Fountain April 7 SEA Thursday noon-1 p.m. @ UC Spine IOC Meeting 4:30-5:30 p.m. @ Mailman Auditorium Riff Tides Winter […]

Don’t knock it ‘til you’ve read these: 10 poets for college students

Many students think of poetry and cringe. Years of analyzing and dissecting Shakespearean sonnets and cryptic postmodern creations have left many individuals running as far away from poetry as they can get. Poetry, however, is about relating human experiences rather than dissecting abstract metaphors. Giving modern day poets a chance might just change students’ minds. […]

Green Sharks bite into sustainability at NSU

  Get on board, and ride the sustainability wave with the NSU Green Sharks. April is Earth Month, so that means tons of speeches and events about climate change and separating plastic from paper. While some college students roll their eyes at the usual “We love the world, so recycle” speeches, the Green Sharks are […]

Meet the Musicians: COLOURS

There is no greater reason to develop an affinity for a band than when that band is from your own backyard. Kyle Tamo and Morgan Alley, the vocalist and drummer, respectively, for the band COLOURS, got their start in Sarasota, Fla. The duo has worked their way up the music ladder and are currently on […]

Show off your strength with Kappa Sigma

For the brothers of Kappa Sigma fraternity, there is no greater strength than defeating brain cancer. To help raise funds for the Florida Brain Tumor Association, Kappa Sigma will host their annual Strong Man competition, where students can test their strength in a series of weight lifting events, on April 7 at 4:00 p.m. on […]