Move over, YouTube. Long snap stories are taking over the Wi-Fi, and storytelling hasn’t been so innovative since the first cave dweller wrote on the first cave wall. Young people are using their Snapchat to tell their stories and document their lives in the least permanent way possible. “Like Twitter, this medium was clearly designed […]
Month: October 2016
That time I… moved to the US
by Aldana Foigel Aldana Foigel is a sophomore communication major with a minor in business. She is from Argentina and is currently a contributing writer for The Current. When I was a little girl, I used to watch Disney movies and dream about visiting the U.S. one day. I wanted to go to Disneyland and […]
On the Bench: Women in sports journalism
by Alyssa johns Sports have always been a tougher arena for female journalists. In a predominantly male profession, female sports journalists often fall under much harsher scrutiny than their male counterparts. Recently, Houston Astros minor league infielder, Brooks Marlow, tweeted, “No lady needs to be on espn talking during a baseball game specially Mendoza sorry.” […]
Big Papi leaves a big legacy
David Ortiz, better known as Big Papi to baseball fans, celebrated his last regular season game at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 2. Prior to the game, Ortiz was honored by fans and the Red Sox organization. The Red Sox announced that early next season they will retire Ortiz’s No. 34, making Ortiz the […]
Hurricane Matthew closes NSU
Due to Hurricane Matthew, Broward County and NSU are currently under hurricane warning, which means that hurricane-strength winds may be in the area within 24-36 hours. According to an NSU weather advisory released at 10:15 a.m. on Oct. 5, all NSU campuses throughout Florida and Puerto Rico will close at 5 p.m. on Oct. 5 […]
NSU Hurricane Update
Make sure to stay safe sharks! Here’s some info that will help you stay safe during the storm.
Best golf courses nearby
By Aldana Foigel Golfers, mark your calendars because Oct. 4 is National Golf Day, also known as National Golf Lover’s Day. For any golf lover, the only way to spend the day is on the green. NSU is surrounded by a number of incredible golf courses, and each of them are suitable for golfers of […]
Off Shore
Peter Frampton Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m. @ Parker Playhouse Henry Rollins Oct. 6, 8 p.m. @ Broward Center for the Performing Arts Spirit Drummers Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. @ Broward Center for the Performing Arts 24th Annual Craft Show and Rummage Sale Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to 7 […]
Work to live, don’t live to work
It doesn’t matter if you are a college senior set out on your career journey or a freshman who worked throughout high school, most of us have probably held a part-time – or maybe a full-time – job at some point in our young lives. Maybe your mom, dad or both worked more than one […]
Out of the Sharkzone
Alabama linebacker arrested on gun charges University of Alabama linebacker Tim Williams was arrested on Sep. 29 for carrying a gun without a permit, according to FOX Sports. Officers originally approached Williams due to concerns of marijuana possession, but officers found a pistol under the driver’s seat of his vehicle. There is currently no word […]