Written by Nikki Chasteen Visiting a museum may not be the first idea that comes to mind when you and your friends, or just you, are bored on the weekends. But what you may not know is how many cool museums are around NSU’s campus. The greater Fort Lauderdale area is quite historic and offers […]
Month: January 2017
Soundbite: “Migration” by Bonobo
Written by Adam DeRoss While everyone has his or her own views and tastes in the music world, it’s universal that music carries emotion. Some songs make you feel sad, some pump you up for a workout and others are simply neutral for studying or busy work. When listening to the compositions of Simon Green, […]
News Briefs
NSU names arena after Rick Case On Jan. 19, NSU officially named the arena, located in the Don Taft University Center, after community leader and automobile dealer, Rick Case, because of his and his wife’s gift and ongoing support. Rita and Rick Case gifted NSU with a scholarship endowment as part of the university’s first […]
Give some, save some
Written by Rachael Hirstein With the Big Red Bus parked outside DeSantis so often, it’s hard not to think about donating blood. But what does it really mean to do so? Organizations like the Red Cross and OneBlood allow nearly anyone to help save lives just by donating a few pints of blood. According to […]
On Deck
Men’s Baseball Vs. Tusculum NSU Baseball Complex Feb. 3 – 6 p.m. Vs Alabama-Huntsville NSU Baseball Complex Feb. 4 – 4 p.m. Vs. Barry NSU Baseball Complex Feb. 5 – 12 p.m. Vs. St. Thomas NSU Baseball Complex Feb. 7 – 6 p.m. Men’s Basketball Vs. Palm Beach Atlantic West Palm Beach, Fla. Feb. 1 […]
Sharkspeak: How well does the NSU administration relate to the student body?
Erin Blackwell Junior speech and language pathology major “I mean I haven’t had a problem. I think they do a great job. It’s only my second semester here, but I know through athletics that they’re very involved. We see them all the time at games and at meets. I’ve talked to them, and they come […]
Many professors get an F on timely grading
Too many NSU professors are lax with returning grades. In some classes, it has taken up to a month to receive a grade on an assignment. In other classes, professors don’t return grades at all until students get that end-of-semester email that their course grade has been posted. While there are many professors that do […]
The free market isn’t free
Politicians often praise how great capitalism is and how it has made America great. This is true, but only to a certain extent. Yes, capitalism helped the U.S. become an economic powerhouse, but we are no longer a capitalist country. To clarify, by capitalist country, I mean a country in which a free market reigns, […]
Brain Drain: What is it and how does it affect industry and career trends?
Emilio Lorenzo is the assistant director of career advisement in NSU’s Office of Career Development. He understands the importance of helping students reach their career goals and works with all students, including undergraduate, graduate and professional level students, to achieve their professional goals. Emily Tasca is a member of the career advisement team in NSU’s […]
Tunes for every mood
Music is food for the soul, and many people have playlists chock-full of their favorite songs that help get them get through the day or certain situations. I have compiled a list of some of my favorite songs that I play on a daily basis. Morning/wake up songs “Do it Like a Dude” by Jessie […]