If you thought that Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang were “nuts” as children, things have escalated now that they’re in high school. Bert V. Royal’s “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead,” based on Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip “Peanuts,” follows the familiar characters as they navigate the often-cruel realm of high school. […]
Month: October 2016
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Train crash event recorder recovered in Hoboken, NJ The event recorder, a key piece of evidence, was recovered from the train crash at the New Jersey Transit. The recorder will reveal how fast the train was traveling when it failed to stop and went airborne after hitting a bumper block. The incident resulted in only […]
The benefits of keeping a journal
Have you ever had a really good day and thought to yourself, “Wow, I hope to remember this years from now?” Maybe you’ve just had an intense discussion in philosophy class and would like to truly understand what was being discussed? Either way, keeping a journal can have many benefits for your everyday […]
We change our minds, so why can’t politicians?
Every election season, candidates, media and voters drag up positions candidates held years ago to question candidates’ honesty. Although candidates should be scrutinized when they contradict themselves, sometimes the scrutiny goes too far. For example, according to the Fiscal Times, in 2004 Hillary Clinton said, “I believe that marriage is not just a bond, but […]
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Coffee and conversations The Office of International Affairs will be hosting Coffee and Conversations on Oct. 7 from 3-4 p.m. in the Student Affairs Building room 104. This event will allow students to meet new people, make new connections and discuss studying abroad. Light snacks and coffee will be provided for all who attend. Free […]
José Fernández: An ace gone too soon
If you didn’t know the name of any player on the Miami Marlins baseball team, you knew José Fernández’s name. He was their ace pitcher. He gave the game life. He was what baseball is all about. Fernández was having the best season of his career. His next scheduled start would have been Sep. 26, […]
Broaden your horizons at the Education Abroad Fair
Although South Florida is a great place to go to school, students can learn all around the world through NSU. On Oct. 4, the Office of International Affairs will host the Undergraduate Education Abroad Fair from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center Spine. Representatives from International Studies Abroad, Semester at […]
Athlete of the Week: Courtney Deveny
For Courtney Deveny, junior business major, swimming is a sport of focus. Her focus and determination have led her to appearances in the NCAA Championship, as well as top finishes in the SSC Championships. As a sophomore, Deveny and her teammates took 13th overall in the 200 yard medley relay at the NCAA Championship with […]
Sharks take full reign of service with October trip
This year, students will plan and lead the Sharks and Service (SAS) program run through the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement (SLCE) beginning with the Oct. 14-16 trip to Homestead. SAS trips are weekend or weeklong service trips organized throughout the year by the SLCE office. Each experience focuses on a specific social […]
Places to ‘gill’ out: Paris Morning Bakery
Sharks with a hankering for sweets and unique experiences might love the Paris Morning Bakery located in Davie. Paris Morning Bakery is a Korean and French bakery that sells a range of pastries, breads and beverages. Patrons can search the racks of sweets for the sweet potato pastries, hamster white bean paste and cream puffs. […]