Men’s Soccer The men’s soccer team fell 0-2 Embry-Riddle on Sep. 21. The Sharks fell to a 2-5 record overall, with a 0-2 record in competitive play. Women’s Soccer The women’s soccer team ended an intense battle against Embry-Riddle in a draw on Sep. 21. Both teams were unable to score in both regulation and […]
Month: September 2016
Students interested in sports can now join the club
Student initiatives have launched club sports for swimming, ultimate Frisbee equestrian, women’s volleyball teams for NSU students interested in competition. Parker Sheppard, junior exercise and sports science major, and Macy Roderick, sophomore biology major, co-founded the club sports council, which acts as the governing body for club sports on campus. Sheppard acts as co-president and […]
Off Shore
Trivia at the Library Sep. 28, 5:30 @ Miramar Library Tap Class Intermediate Sep. 29, 10:45 a.m. @ Grace’s Cafe Friday Night Soundwaves Sep. 30, 5:30 p.m. @ The Hub, Fort Lauderdale Beach Make America Rock Festival Sep. 30, 7 p.m. @ Pompano Beach Amphitheater ArtsPark Movie Night Sep. 30, 8 p.m. @ ArtsPark […]
Meshing in the melting pot
Whether you dance bachata to Romeo Santos in “Promise ft. Usher” or you hear an EDM song merging beats from around the world, you can agree that the U.S. is a fusion of different cultures. NSU is a prime example of cultural diversity. The university educates students from over 114 different countries with various […]
News Anchor
Refugee camp catches fire in Greece Thousands of refugees were forced to evacuate the island of Lesbos on Sep. 20 after fire struck. Police and witnesses said the fire, which destroyed over half of the refugee camp, was started by its residents. Tensions flared after residents protested over the poor living conditions and extensive […]
Emmys: Summing up the small screen
The 68th Annual Emmy Awards, hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel, pulled together some of television’s greatest minds and talent on Sep. 18. Kimmel began the night by poking fun at the new hit series “The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story,” asking audience member Marcia Clark, the lead prosecutor in the real […]
Seriously Kidding: Voting for the candidate that represents you is civically irresponsible
The essence of democracy is voting for either one of two presidential candidates. Why can’t independents and voters dissatisfied with both candidates understand that? On Sep. 16, former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, originally an independent candidate himself, told voters in New York that they needed to vote for Hillary Clinton and that this was not […]
Non-traditional sports on campus
Getting involved in sports is a great way to make friends on campus and stay fit. But let’s be real. Not all of us were cut out to be NCAA athletes, and some of us may not even want to participate in traditional sports like basketball or soccer. So if you’re not ready to join […]
On the Bench: UFC is making a mockery of MMA
It has often been said that hand-to-hand combat is one of the purest forms of athletics and a true display of athletic talent. However, considering the recent state of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the world’s premier outlet for MMA fighting, this couldn’t be any further from the truth. UFC fights really aren’t a display […]
“Speechless” leaves the audience just that
On Sept. 21, ABC launched the pilot to their new sitcom “Speechless,” which follows the DiMeo family as they try to settle into their new home. This might seem like your run-of-the-mill comedy with an average family and average struggles. While I argue that the DiMeo family is an average family, “Speechless” is receiving a […]