Samantha Yorke is an assistant director and success coach for the Office of Undergraduate Student Success at NSU. She earned her bachelor of science degree in psychology from the University of Central Florida and her master of science degree in higher education from Florida State University. Samantha is a proud Floridian with a passion for […]
Month: November 2016
That time I took a genocide course
Brandon Chow is a senior political science major from Trinidad and Tobago. He is a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity and president of the model United Nations team at NSU. History 4700: Genocide in the 20th Century and Beyond is offered at NSU every other winter semester. The course explores several genocides during […]
SLCE and SAS host winter trip
The Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement (SLCE) and its subgroup Sharks and Service (SAS) are taking a winter service trip to Asheville, North Carolina from Dec. 11-17. During the trip, NSU students will work with the YMCA of western North Carolina to build facilities, help with after-school programs and distribute food to students […]
Literary magazine submissions close Dec. 2
With “Digressions,” NSU’s student literary magazine, students can digress to express. Submissions, which are open to both undergraduate and graduate students, close on Dec. 2. “Digressions” publishes original poetry, short stories, creative essays and visual art like drawings, paintings and photography. Students can submit a maximum of 10 poems, 10 pieces of visual art and […]
SGA president addresses university plans
SGA President Bethany Warlich gave a State of a Union Address on Nov. 16 to inform students about the status of university and Student Government Association (SGA) projects to improve NSU. According to Warlich, a senior business administration major, NSU is planning new parking garages, athletic fields, a residence hall, several technology improvements and more […]
Davie lights up for the holidays
Davie may not see snow this holiday season, but that doesn’t mean the town won’t celebrate. During December, Davie is hosting several free holiday-themed events for the community, including a lighting ceremony, a snow play day, a concert and a tree, menorah and kinara decorating contest. The December festivities will kick off with the 28th […]
Staff picks: Favorite Christmas holiday movies
The lack of cold weather doesn’t deter The Current staff from snuggling up with some holiday flicks. Here are some of our favorites. Rachael Hirstein, news editor, said “The Polar Express,” 2004. My favorite holiday movie is “The Polar Express.” This movie is so full of Christmas spirit and magic, and I remember watching it […]
Senior spotlight: Luz Delgadillo
Luz Delgadillo, senior behavioral neuroscience major with a minor in psychology, is co-vice president of NSU’s a cappella group, the Riff Tides. She developed a love for singing when she heard Mariah Carey’s “Hero” for the first time. She went on to explain what her experience has been like in the Riff Tides. What is […]
Kick off the new year in South Florida style
New York City is known for its tradition of bringing in the New Year with the famous ball drop in Times Square, but what does South Florida get? An orange with sunglasses, otherwise known as Mr. Neon. Welcome to South Florida, ladies and gentlemen, where you can never tell whether to wear a jacket or […]
Into the spotlight: Amazing lesser-known musicians
With mass media such like YouTube around, it’s harder to go unnoticed and undiscovered as long as you try to get your skills out in the world. In fact, several celebrities have started out on YouTube and then made it big.: Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepson and Christina Grimmie are just a few of these […]