After 108 long years of waiting, Chicago Cubs fan were able to proudly “Fly the W” on Nov. 2 after the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians in the World Series, winning their first championship since 1908. Before this year’s championship run, the Cubs made their last World Series appearance in 1945, but were swept by […]
Month: November 2016
A personal guide to surviving holidays with family
Halloween is over and the holiday season is upon us. Many of you will probably spend the holidays with your family, unless you come from a family of insanity…and all you want to do is avoid them at all costs. Perhaps there are bad gifts you will never use, family photos you don’t want to […]
On Deck
Men’s Basketball vs. St. Thomas NSU Arena Nov. 11 | 7:30 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Delta State NSU Arena Nov. 11 | 5 p.m. vs. Union NSU Arena Nov. 12 | 4 p.m. Women’s Volleyball vs. Palm Beach Atlantic West Palm Beach, Fla. Nov. 8 | 7 p.m. vs. Florida Tech Melbourne, Fla. Nov. 15 […]
Sharks show thanks
On Nov. 2, 2016, SEA Board held the I’m Thankful Wire Writing Event in the UC Pit. Artist Doug Hapler made wire names, that could also double as picture and place card holders, for Sharks to give to people they care about. Students could also post what they were thankful for on the […]
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch: It’s time to start caring
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, between 4.8 and 12.7 million tons of trash are dumped into the world’s oceans each year. Currents then push the trash together in concentrated areas known as trash dumps. The trash in these dumps is mostly plastic and is incredibly dangerous to marine life. Not […]
Seriously Kidding: Christmas Preparation should start Nov. 1st
Pack away your Halloween decorations and break out the Christmas lights and music because the most wonderful time of the year is upon us. Thanksgiving may be next month, but let’s be honest. Christmas celebrations are all anyone thinks about during November. The radio always has a head start on the holidays. They play all […]
On the Bench: End dangerous masculinity in football
While male players in many professional sports show sentiment, slaps on the rear ends of fellow players isn’t what I would call affection. University of Houston football coach, Tom Herman, kisses his players on the cheek before each game. Make no mistake, however, the kisses are given with full consent and the players are not […]
Five of the best sandwiches in Broward County
Sandwiches are a quick and easy meal for college students. Even if you have a busy schedule, a sandwich is an amazing go-to meal when your day is a hassle. In honor of National Sandwich day on Nov. 3, here are some of the best sandwiches in Broward County. Blue Willy’s Barbecue 1190 E Commerce […]
Places to ‘Gill’ Out: O-B House
O-B House may be the definition of a fantastic hole-in-the-wall restaurant. Located right next to the Museum of Discovery & Science, the restaurant can easily be missed, but it would be best not to. Staying true to its location in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, O-B House maintains an oceanic feel despite minimal seafood options. With boating […]
News Anchor
Two Yazidi women receive human rights award According to the New York Times, Nadia Murad and Lamiya Aji Bashar Yazidi have received the European Union’s Sakarov Prize for Freedom of Thought. These two Yazidi women received the award for their contributions to educating people of the atrocities that ISIS is committing against the Yazidis. Authorities […]