Opioid crisis declared a public health emergency On Oct. 27, President Trump declared the opioid use in the U.S. a public health emergency. According to NPR, Trump had originally promised to declare the problem a national emergency but the administration fell short of this declaration. This will free up some resources to help educate and […]
Month: October 2017
Athlete of The Week: Tomas Millet
Barcelona-native Tomas Millet is almost halfway through his freshman year as a business major. In that time, he’s also held his own on the men’s golf team. After a bit of a bumpy start at his first event in September, Millet came back in the Golfrank Invitational and tied for seventh on a 72-player field. […]
A guide to 90s fashion in 2017
You know what they say, “fashion trends always find a way to come back into style.” The 90s fashion has certainly lived up to this saying, and we’re totally here for it. Grab your favorite digital pet and a pack of Pixy Sticks, it’s time to throw it back to the 90s. While no one […]
Men can be victims of domestic violence too
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and with that in mind, the topic should be addressed. It is widely known that women are the most common victims of domestic abuse, but we tend to forget that men can also be victims of these attacks. According to the National Coalition for Domestic Violence, one in four […]
Shark Dining addresses staffing concerns
For the past few weeks, students across campus have expressed their concerns to The Current regarding Shark Dining. Some mentioned long wait-times for food, unusually long lines and having no attendant available at registers. “After eight or nine everyone is forced to go to the Flight Deck so it becomes over-crowded and they are always […]
While you weren’t looking, President Trump’s been making a ‘covfefe’
We still don’t exactly know what President Trump meant by “covfefe” when he posted that infamous tweet over the summer, but perhaps he meant that he was making some moves; because he has. For better or for worse, the Trump administration has managed to make some pretty large changes while we’ve been busy languishing over […]
Senior Spotlight: Pryscila Cassiano Salinas
Pryscila Cassiano Salinas is a native South Floridian and senior theatre major with a minor in dance. Throughout her time at NSU, Cassiano has performed in improv shows, musicals and plays such as “Hamlet,” “Streetcar Named Desire”, “Suburbia” and Freckleface Strawberry.” Cassiano has also worked as a properties master, stage manager, assistant stage manager and […]
NSU RecWell and Beyond the Map present Outdoor Adventures trip
This Thanksgiving break, from Nov. 21 to Nov. 25, the Office of Recreation and Wellness will partner with Beyond the Map, an organization focused on creating unique travel experiences, to invite NSU students on a friendsgiving trip to North Carolina. Marcela Santiago, associate director of programs, recreation and wellness, said that while she wouldn’t define […]
On Deck, Oct. 31, 2017
Men’s and women’s cross country @NCAA South Regional Championship Nov. 4 l 8 a.m. Lakeland, Fla. Men’s Swimming Princeton Nov. 3 l 4 p.m. Coral Gables, Fla. @Rollins College Nov. 4 l 12 p.m. Winter Park, Fla. Women’s Swimming Miami Nov. 3 l 4 p.m. Coral Gables, Fla. Princeton Nov. […]
Social media has changed stalking forever, so watch what you share
Social media plays a huge role in many young people’s lives today as most people use social media to keep in touch with one another. By using social media wisely, sites can be entertaining and educational. However, these sites can be dangerous and jeopardizing to one’s life too. It can start off subtle with someone […]