The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) officially gave NSU a bronze rating in its Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) Program last week for its efforts in sustainability. A unique aspect to this rating system is its transparency. Any one is able to see the points given to the […]
Month: October 2017
Club Spotlight: Delight Ministries
As one of the newest organizations on campus, Delight Ministries is open to all college women who are hoping to grow or strengthen their faith. NSU’s chapter is one of over 100 chapters in the United States. Delight’s mission statement, according to their official website, is “to invite college women into a Christ-centered community that […]
News Briefs, Oct. 17, 2017
NSU and Patel Family Foundation send relief efforts to Puerto Rico Following the devastation in Puerto Rico caused by Hurricane Maria, the NSU community and the Patel Family Foundation partnered to deliver more than 2,500 pounds of supplies to the island nation. With the loan of the Patels’ plane, goods such as batteries, water, flashlights […]
You don’t have to drink just because you’re in college
In the United States drinking before you’re 21 years old is illegal, but many college students drink before that age. Many people think it is something inevitable with the parties and social events in college. There are many students who want to go to college just for the experiences and parties involved. However, not every […]
Off Shore Calendar, Oct. 17, 2017
Bruno Mars Oct. 18 | 8 p.m. @ American Airlines Arena Tarzan the Stage Musical Oct. 19 | 7:30 p.m. @ Broward Center for the Performing Arts Halsey Oct. 21 | 7 p.m. @ BB&T Center Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Oct. 23 | 10 a.m. @ Broward Center for the […]
Places to Gill Out: Royal Pig Pub
NSU is a unique and lively campus, but that doesn’t mean that Sharks can’t band together and take an afternoon to explore the South Florida area — even if that just means finding a quaint place to study. Midterm exams can definitely take a toll on your mind, body and eating habits. After a week […]
The Book Shell-f: Alan Moore’s “Watchmen”
Writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons worked together to create “Watchmen,” a graphic novel that broke conventions and stereotypes when it was published in 1986. Carla Gugino, who starred in its 2009 film adaptation as Sally Jupiter (or the original Silk Spectre), went so far as to call it “the Citizen Kane of graphic […]
#Noregrets: Why I love the iPhone 8
If you’re an android-user, this article is probably going to make you angry. But, if you’re an avid and loyal Apple-user like I am, you won’t mind me saying that the iPhone 8 is probably the best phone that I’ve ever had. Cue eye-rolls, I know — but it’s true. Not only is it beautiful, […]
SGA works to help relief efforts for Puerto Rico
Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria have left Puerto Rico devastated. The U.S. territory has been impacted in a multitude of ways, including loss of power and limited supplies and the people of Puerto Rico are still working to get life back to normal. With this in mind, NSU Undergraduate Student Government Senator Zaidi Fearon is […]
Seriously Kidding: NSU alert voice changes due to student interest
NSU has a fantastic alert system put in place to warn students about occurrences such as lightning strikes from impending storms and for general emergency alerts, but some students want change. Stacy Speakeasy, a member of the Voice of the People club, said, “The siri-like voice of the alert system is too jaded-sounding and overall […]