News Briefs for August 23, 2016

Change to Dean’s List requirements NSU has made a few changes to the Undergraduate Student Catalog for the 2016-2017 school year, increasing the Dean’s List GPA requirement. Previously awarded to students with a 3.5 semester GPA, current and incoming students must now achieve a 3.8 or above semester GPA to receive this recognition. For more […]

The truth about Syllabus Week

Rumor has it that Syllabus Week is every college student’s saving grace at the beginning of a new semester. The idea that the first week of classes lack any academic substance is certainly a preferable outlook for many students. It’s a topic that trends on Twitter and other social media sites. But despite what our […]

That time I: Became a preschool teacher

Jenna Kopec is a sophomore communication major. She is currently the features editor for The Current. We all have a “mom” friend, and you know exactly what I mean: that one friend who asks you if you did your assignments, reminds you to be safe at parties and loves having in-depth discussions about life lessons […]

Students score free Dolphins tickets

NSU has partnered with the Miami Dolphins to provide students with free tickets to Dolphins football games throughout the regular NFL season. The program, Fins Football, will be formally announced at Sharkapalooza on Aug. 26. Assistant Dean of Student Services and Director of Residential Life and Housing Aarika Camp said, “Our whole goal with programs […]

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Suspect believed to have caused deadly blasts in Thailand Explosions went off in a number of Thailand’s prominent resort and beach cities on Aug. 11, killing approximately four people and wounding dozens more. While authorities were quick to rule out any connection between the bombings and foreign militants, they have identified a Thai native, Ahama […]

10 things to do off-campus

Juliet Norman is a senior at J.P. Taravella High School in Coral Springs, Florida. This is her first article for The Current after attending NSU’s Multimedia Camp this summer.   Sharks, you’re finally here! Your campus provides a variety of lively clubs and events to keep you entertained, but you’ll want to explore what else […]