Art can’t be free

Art has become muddled when it comes to finances. Yes, art is important and should be widely available, but it simply cannot be free. People often justify illegally downloading music by saying it won’t hurt the already-wealthy artist. This mindset is not only wrong, but harmful. In the case of the music industry, most of […]

Fabulous fall foods

Lacking inspiration for your fall menu this year? These recipes will help you spice up your autumn cuisine. Fall is upon us and one of the best parts of the season is the food, so it’s best to get started now. Warm and spicy autumn punch With a combination of oranges, apples, pineapples and a […]

Learn about Islam through Fastathon

To inform students about Islamic culture, the Student Events and Activities (SEA) Board is collaborating with the International Muslims Association at NSU (IMAN) and the Pakistani Student Association to host the second annual Fastathon on Nov. 16. The event will consist of a table in the UC Pit from 12-2 p.m., where students can try […]

Sports Shorts

Men’s and women’s cross country The men’s and women’s cross country teams completed their seasons at the South Regional Championship on Nov. 5 in Saint Leo, Florida. The men’s team finished in sixth place, while the women’s team took 16th overall. Because neither team was able to secure a top-three finish, NSU will not have […]

Senior Spotlight: Shanae Reece

Shanae Reece, senior theatre major, has been performing in plays since her sophomore year in high school. Originally, she enrolled at NSU for the marine biology program, but switched to theatre after meeting everyone in the Performing and Visual Arts Department. Although she considered leaving NSU, she said that she decided to stay for the […]

Art is about creation

If artists want to sell a product they produced or charge for their performances, they have every right to do so. It is their product after all. However, sales and profit are not the primary purpose of art. Art at its core is about creation. If you need a payment to create, then maybe you’re […]

Did I choose the right major?

 By Jessica Tavares and Chris Densmore Jessica Tavares is an academic adviser within the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center. She works with undergraduate students within NSU’s online and off-site populations. She helps students cultivate degree plans to attain their goals.  Christopher Densmore is a NSU alumnus and an academic adviser in the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center. He works […]

NSU isn’t horsing around when it comes to therapy

Watch out talk therapists, a new form of practice is trotting from the office to the stable. Through efforts from a number of NSU faculty, anyone can build relationships with horses through equine therapy. Stable Place, founded by Shelley Green, professor of family therapy, and Valerie Judd, is a non-profit organization that provides equine therapy […]

No-Shoes November

A homegrown NSU tradition has spread across the country and is now making national headlines. #noshoesnovember is sweeping the nation. At NSU, bare feet are a regular sight. Legend has it that it began with Smitty Lorsen, a biology major who graduated in 1999. Lorsen was always forced to wear shoes as a child and […]

What does success even mean?

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 […]