Obama ends ‘wet foot, dry foot’ policy for Cuban immigrants On Jan. 12, President Obama’s administration announced that the U.S. policy that allows Cubans who reach American soil to become permanent residents without a visa will end, according to CNN. In a statement about the decision, Obama said that this is a step towards treating […]
Month: January 2017
SLCE leads the way to success
The Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement (SLCE) will host the annual Leadership Conference on Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Carl DeSantis building. The conference will include all the organizations from NSU, a keynote speaker, three additional speakers and nine different programs to choose from during three different breakout […]
That time I… made Kellogg’s cereal
Battle Creek, Michigan, or cereal city, is the home of W. K. Kellogg. The air is crisp and scented with warm cocoa Krispies. My grandparents have worked at Kellogg’s for many years, which allowed me to take advantage of the college program. If you are at least 18 years old, have a family member who […]
Fighting FOMO
We’ve all been there. You’re having a good night staying in. It’s 8 p.m. on a Friday and you have your Netflix going for an evening of relaxation. The clock ticks to 11 p.m. and you check your Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook. You see a lot of your friends having the time of their lives. […]
Thinking outside your major
Have you thought about how much being involved could affect your chances of getting hired once you graduate? Maybe you think your schedule is too demanding to be involved in anything other than classes and studying, because trying to find balance between three or four classes can be enough of a struggle. However, joining a […]
A Shark can always regrow its teeth
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 […]
Senior Spotlight: Jennifer Hicks
Jennifer Hicks is a senior graphic design major with a minor in business. Originally an undecided major, Hicks developed an interest in graphic design after taking various art courses at NSU. Hicks went on to tell more about who she is and what she aspires to be in the future. Where are you from? “I’m […]
Offshore Calendar: Jan. 17-24
“Cabaret” Jan. 10-22 @Au-Rene Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts “Domestic Animals” Jan. 13-22 @ Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, FL Golden Dragon Acrobats Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m. @Coral Springs Center for the Arts moe. Jan. 19, 8 p.m. @Revolution Live “Titanic: The Musical” Jan. 19 […]
Alison Ewing: What it’s like to play Fräulein Kost and Fritzie in “Cabaret”
Alison Ewing plays Fräulein Kost and Fritzie in the Roundabout Theatre Company’s production of “Cabaret,” playing at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The musical takes place in 1929 to 1930 in Berlin, Germany. Ewing described her experiences as an actress and what it was like to take on this role. Can you tell […]
Staff picks: Favorite Broadway musical
Musicals are one of the very few all-inclusive forms of art, and they are fun, emotional and interesting to watch. From the talented acting to the amazing dance breaks, here are some of our favorite musicals. Danielle Pucillo, multimedia manager, said, “The Lion King.” “The Lion King” is my favorite Broadway musical. I have always […]