Dean and professor of NSU’s College of Dental Medicine Linda Niessen was recently declared a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, or the AAAS. The AAAS is the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society and is a leading publisher of cutting-edge research. They strive to “advance science, engineering and innovation throughout the […]
Month: November 2017
Retail employees should enjoy the holidays too
We enjoy holiday shopping to such an extent that it has become more important than the holidays themselves. No matter how crowded the malls get or how much time we sacrifice with our loved ones, we still love shopping, even if it’s during uncommon times like 11 p.m. or 6 a.m.. But the problem is, […]
Students take part in NSU’s Amazing Race
NSU’s Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement hosted their very first amazing race event on November 17. The event’s theme was “Conquer the Continents,” and each of the seven challenges involved a different continent’s culture.
Shark Speak: What do you expect to see from NSU in the new year?
Kristin Addison, freshman environmental science major: “I’m super excited for the bookstore to be on campus. I’m really tired of driving to the University Park Plaza, so, I’m really excited for the bookstore to be right here next to us.” Justine Swaress, freshman biology major: “Honestly, I like NSU the […]
News Anchor, Nov. 14, 2017
TripAdvisor to flag hotels with sexual assault reports According to BBC News, TripAdvisor, a leading travel website, has announced that they will begin flagging hotels whose former guests have reported sexual assaults with warning badges on the company’s website. The announcement follows allegations that the website had been removing reviews describing sexual assaults involving three […]
On Deck, Nov. 14, 2017
Men’s Basketball @Lynn Nov. 15 | 7:30 p.m. Boca Raton, Fla. Tampa Nov. 18 | 7:30 p.m. Rick Case Arena St. Thomas Nov. 21 | 7 p.m. Rick Case Arena Caldwell Nov. 27 | 6 p.m. Rick Case Arena Women’s Basketball @Lynn Nov. 15 | 5:30 p.m. Boca Raton, Fla. […]
Remembering Pearl Harbor
It has been almost 76 years since the attack on the naval base of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The deadly attack took the lives of more than 2,400 people, including civilians, and left another 1,000 wounded. This attack is one of the few that took place on American soil. According to History.com, the attack crippled […]
Soundbite: “In Tongues” by Joji
George “Joji” Miller has garnered overwhelming popularity on the internet through his characters Filthy Frank and Pink Guy. Through these two personas, Miller continuously breaks boundaries and aims to put out the most offensive, off-putting and generally disgusting content that he can. However, unlike many other “edgy” internet personalities, Miller does what he does with […]
Recreational hunting is for the dogs
Hunting is a practice in which humans kill or trap animals. It can be for multiple reasons like gathering food, recreational purposes or for trade. According to The Guardian, humans started practicing hunting animals about two million years ago. With the evolution of human practices such as sedentary colonies and the creation of tools that […]
Sports Shorts, Nov. 14, 2017
Women’s volleyball The women’s volleyball team fell 3-0 against Barry on Nov. 7. The Sharks started off well, but Barry managed to overpower NSU in each set. Junior Samantha Blasko earned a total of 24 assists and tallied two aces. Men’s swimming NSU hosted the Indian River State College Pioneers on Nov. 10. The men’s […]