Pizza, parties, and the Freshman 15. These are typically the topics we’re taught to associate with the college experience, but how accurate are they? You probably know that college is a lot more than procrastination-filled partying, which is an almost universally-accepted myth. But when it comes to the diet discussion, the truth may seem a […]
Month: August 2016
Weeks of Welcome are back and better than ever
NSU is kicking off the start of the semester with a series of events coined Weeks of Welcome (WOW) from Aug. 19 to Sept. 5 on the main and regional campuses. “If you’re a freshman and you don’t really know anyone yet, [these events] are the perfect opportunity to meet people,” said Michaela Johnson, sophomore […]
“Along The Shadow” by Saosin
After a seven-year hiatus, Saosin has graced us with yet another amazing, but very different album. This is the band’s third full-length release, with Anthony Green finally returning to his original place at lead vocals. Green was one of the founding members of Saosin, but left due to creative differences. He went on to create […]
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” review
Harry Potter has hit the shelves for the eighth time. Or rather, he’s hit the stage. “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” the special edition rehearsal script written by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, was released on July 31 and is decidedly less magical than its predecessors. The play, which picks up 19 […]
Ready, set, goal
Samantha Yorke is an Assistant Director and Success Coach for the Office of Undergraduate Student Success at NSU. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and her Master of Science degree in Higher Education from Florida State University. Samantha is a proud Floridian with a passion for […]
Greek Life 101: The skinny on sororities and fraternities
The letters, the colors and the stereotypes: there’s certainly a lot about Greek Life that isn’t always understood. Movies and television tend to depict the Greek community as obnoxious, party machines, often with odd rituals and hazing. Yet, Greeks continue to survive and thrive on campuses across the country. Clearly, there’s more to these organizations […]
NSU to host screening of fire safety documentary
The Public Safety Department will host a special screening of the documentary “After the Fire: A True Story of Heroes and Cowards” on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the University Center Flight Deck Backyard to raise awareness about fire safety on college campuses. “After the Fire” recaps the story of the disastrous dormitory fire at […]
Staff Picks: What’s your back to school ritual?
Jacquie Lytle, co-editor-in-chief, said: When I’m headed back to school, I stock up on colorful pens and a new agenda. I lay out my schedule and organize my materials, while I binge watch my favorite television shows, “Fixer Upper” and “Chopped.” So, mostly, I watch TV for hours and snack on any candy I can […]
Career Development launches new career database
A firm handshake isn’t the only thing that will help NSU students get jobs. The Office of Career Development launched Handshake, a new career database to help students search for jobs and internships, on July 1. Through Handshake, a career networking platform specifically designed for college students and recent graduates, students can apply for jobs […]
Picks of the Month
Summer break is over, so get out of bed and hit the books, because classes have started. But even though students are getting back to their routines and study schedules, don’t be sad, because there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the movies that are being released this fall. In case you’re new on campus, […]