Female athletes are making headlines in the world of sports more and more every day. And after the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, there has been no shortage of coverage for a number of incredible female athletes. However, despite these advances, many women are still not as respected as their male counterparts. The Chicago Tribune […]
Month: September 2016
Students whine too much
Complaints are the standard conversation starter at NSU: the food here is terrible, tuition costs too much, classes are too hard, there’s no school spirit, Blackboard never works correctly, I had to stay up until 3 a.m. to finish all my homework and this professor is terrible. I’ve made these complaints, and I’ve used them […]
Shark Speak Issue 3- What Do You Think of Your Classes So Far?
Jordan Hines, freshman exercise and sports science major “They’re kind of intimidating, with all the reading and work that’s already been distributed in the first few days. But there’s not a whole lot of bad. It was a good surprise. My sociology teacher actually told us that anxiety and pressure is good and that it […]
Seriously Kidding: NSU to offer revolutionary course in the art of the selfie
Get your iPhones ready, find the perfect lightning and don your best duck-face, because selfies aren’t just for Snapchat anymore. Beginning in the winter semester, NSU will offer a course on selfies. “My iPhone and me: An in-depth look at the art of the selfie,” will be the first course of its kind at NSU. […]
Intramurals light up campus with monthly sporting events
Friday nights just got a whole lot brighter at NSU. Beginning Sept. 9, the Office of Recreation and Wellness will host a series of intramural sporting events, called Friday Night Lights, one Friday a month from 5-7 p.m. Events will include kickball, ultimate Frisbee, pool basketball, whiffle ball and other team sports. Assistant Director of […]
Define your success at the Undergraduate Student Success Fair
The key to success at NSU might just be attending a fair. The Office of Undergraduate Student Success will host the annual Undergraduate Student Success Fair on Sept. 14 in the Carl DeSantis Building Atrium from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair will feature tables from 19 NSU departments that promote student success, such […]
Sharks just want to have fun
The first few weeks on a college campus can be overwhelmingly exciting, but when the novelty starts to wear off, some students find themselves at a loss about what to do next. Sharks probably want their college experience to be fun, but how do they accomplish this? To answer that question, three students: […]
Making NSU your home away from home
A new environment, no matter how exciting it may be, can be nerve-wracking. As the reality of classes, and for some the realization of being on your own, begin to set in, it’s possible that some resident Sharks might start missing home. Though this is a common problem among many college students, according to USA […]
Fashion Finatics: College chic on a college budget
For some students, college is the first time they’ll be able to leave those horrid uniforms behind and dress for school whichever way they may choose. For other students, it’s the time to step it up a notch. Whatever kind of student you are, finding quality clothes on a budget may seem nearly impossible, but […]
Game planning for your career or major
Emilio Lorenzo is the assistant director of career advisement in NSU’s Office of Career Development. He understands the importance of helping students reach their career goals and works with all students, including undergraduate, graduate and professional level students, to achieve their professional goals. Emily Tasca is a member of the career advisement team in NSU’s […]