Today, citizens will exercise their constitutional freedom by voting for federal, state, county and local officials. The national anthem states that the United States is “the land of the free,” but what does that mean, exactly? Cato Institute and Fraser Institute’s Human Freedom Index, which attempts to measure personal, civil and economic freedom, ranked the […]
Month: November 2016
Out of the Darkness Walk brings suicide to light
Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority, Inc. will host the Out of the Darkness Walk, which promotes suicide prevention, on Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon. The race will take place between the Carl DeSantis Building and the Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Last year, the Out of the Darkness walk raised over $50,000. According to Andrea […]
International Education Week: Around the world in five days
The Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement (SLCE) and the Office of International Affairs will host International Education Week from Nov. 14-18 with events highlighting different cultures, international awareness and multicultural education. International Education Week began at NSU about four years ago with the Office of International Affairs. This is the first year that […]
Staff Picks: Favorite dystopian novels
Our staff decided to pick out some of our favorite novels about oppressive governments. Obviously, this has nothing to do with today’s election. Morgan Thorn, business manager, said “Never Let Me Go” by Kazuo Ishiguro Despite my love for Ayn Rand, “Never Let Me Go” by Kazuo Ishiguro is my favorite dystopian novel. The novel […]
FATVillage: Fort Lauderdale’s Wynwood
If you and your friends want an artistic experience but don’t want to travel all the way to Wynwood, look no farther than F.A.T. – Flagler Arts and Technology, Village Arts District. Located in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, only four minutes from the NSU Art Museum, FATVillage houses a myriad of galleries, studios, restaurants and retail […]
News Anchor
Trump rushed off stage at rally in Reno, Nevada While speaking to residents of Reno, Nevada on Nov. 5, Donald Trump was rushed off stage by Secret Service agents. A man holding a sign that read “Republicans Against Trump” was heard shouting that he had a gun, according to BBC. The attendee was tackled and […]
Offshore Calendar
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Nov. 4-20 @ Cinema Paradiso Delta Rae Nov. 10, 8 p.m. @ Broward Center for the Performing Arts 2016 Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo Nov. 10-12, 7:30-10:30 p.m. @ Bergeron Rodeo Grounds Anime Iwai: Rise Nov. 11-13 Nov. 11, 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. […]
Veterans Resource Center to honor NSU’s veterans
To celebrate and honor NSU’s veterans, the Veterans Resource Center will host a Veterans Day event on Nov. 11 from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Flight Deck. The event will feature a number of speeches and special performances designed to honor and recognize NSU’s veterans, including an introduction by Captain Lee Hediger, founding chair of The Veterans Trust […]
Puff, puff, pass the legislation
With Amendment Two on Florida’s ballot this election regarding legalizing medical marijuana, the question remains: Why not just legalize it in the United States completely? According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 11,533 people were incarcerated in 2012 for marijuana possession and marijuana trafficking. More so, according to the Bureau of Prisons, the average cost […]
News Brief
Presidential election watch party On Nov. 8, the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement will host a Presidential Election Night Watch Party in the NSU Flight Deck Pub at 8 p.m. At the party, students can watch election results and enjoy pizza. For more information, contact the SLCE office at slce@nova.edu or 954-262-7195. NSU […]