When I first moved to NSU this past August, I knew I should take full advantage of the RecPlex and its many amenities. Of the multiple group fitness classes available, which are free to NSU students, I immediately fell in love with spinning. The mere mention of spin class is enough to send shivers down […]
Month: October 2016
Expressive outlets on a research campus
When people think of NSU, they may think about its many research opportunities, but they often forget about the many expressive outlets available to all students. No matter what their major is, creativity is at their fingertips. When surrounded by the strictness of science, it can be beneficial to allow oneself to be able to […]
Athlete of the Week: Jessica Bonenclark
Freshman biology major and exercise science minor, Jessica Bonenclark is one of the new athletes that joined NSU’s women’s soccer team. Originally from Ocala, Florida, Bonenclark was named captain of her high school soccer team in her senior year. She also earned the title of team MVP and made the MCIAC All-County Athletic and Academic […]
So much to do, so little time
Some freshmen are searching for ways to get involved, and college is a good time to find yourself by getting involved in clubs and events. NSU offers so many different ways for freshmen to find their niche, but with so many options, freshman may become overwhelmed. With classes, clubs and jobs, when do these activities […]
SEA Board raises spirits with Halloweek
NSU’s Student Events and Activities Board (SEA Board) will host Halloweek from Oct. 24-31. NSU students will be able to dress in costume, gather goodies from student organizations and celebrate Halloween with over a week of events. This is the first time SEA Board is hosting Halloweek with Alpha Kappa Psi, although Halloween-themed parties have […]
Hurricane Matthew isn’t a joke
Hurricane Matthew didn’t really hit South Florida. At almost the last second, it swerved slightly east, resulting in conditions not even reminiscent of a tropical storm for NSU and Broward County. And, despite the fact that almost 1,000 people died as a result of this storm, I’ve heard an overwhelming number of people complaining in […]
News Briefs
College of Pharmacy to host medical marijuana debate NSU’s College of Pharmacy will host “Florida’s Future — The Medical Marijuana Debate” on Friday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Resnick Auditorium in the Terry Administration Building. The event will give students, faculty, staff and community members the chance to learn about […]
YouTube comedians
In a world full of memes and cat videos, YouTube comedians provide solace from the madness. Unfortunately, YouTube has thousands of wannabe comedians, making it extremely difficult to find quality humor. So, here are some of the top YouTube comedians of today. Danisnotonfire youtube.com/danisnotonfire Dan Howell — YouTube alias Danisnotonfire — is the epitome of […]
FIJI to host 6th Miss Black Diamond pageant
The men of Phi Gamma Delta, also known as FIJI, will host their sixth annual Miss Back Diamond pageant on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center of the Alvin Sherman Library to raise awareness and funds for Broward Partnership for the Homeless, Inc. Miss Black Diamond is […]
On the Bench: Celebration penalties are pointless
Football is fun to watch, but this year the NFL has really cracked down on its peculiar end zone celebration policies. Players have been celebrating touchdowns with dances for more than 50 years. Some have become quite iconic, from parodies of Key and Peele’s one-too-many pelvic thrusts to pulling cellphones from goal post padding. Some […]