The Catholic L.I.F.E. organization, in conjunction with the Respect Life Office in Miami, will hold the Respect Life Donation Drive from Monday Nov. 27 through Friday Dec. 8. Marta Vargas, director of Catholic L.I.F.E, said that this event “is about [supporting] with each other” adding, “in this particular case, we are walking alongside parents that […]
Year: 2017
Athlete of the Week: Jenna Johns
Originally from Ambler, Pennsylvania freshman Jenna Johns started her first season as a Shark by earning three SSC Swimmer of the Week awards. Driven, passionate and excited about her first year at NSU, Johns is preparing for the big events that the spring season has in store. The Sharks dominated at conference last year, and […]
Have yourself an awesome little holiday break
As college students, it can be quite hard to resist splaying out on a couch or bed during the holiday break, attempting to make up for all of the sleep lost during the semester. However, while getting some much-needed rest is important, students should also try their best to enjoy the many events that South […]
Your generosity shouldn’t be tied to the holiday season
As we near the holiday season, it will become more commonplace to see familiar red kettles and to hear the tinkling of Christmas bells in the hands of Salvation Army workers at the supermarket. Toy drives will be in full effect and announcements will begin to flood mailboxes and inboxes asking recipients to give back. […]
Crunch Brunch offers students a break from cramming
On Monday, Dec. 4, SEA Board will host Crunch Brunch from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. in the University Center Pit. Crunch Brunch will serve students free breakfast cuisine like fruit, cereal, pastries, eggs and bacon as a break from studying during finals week. Kristen Bingham, vice president of traditional events for SEA Board, explained […]
Seriously Kidding: NSU to cancel final exams because of effects caused by Hurricane Irma
In an email sent to faculty and students on Nov. 17, NSU informed the community that they were cancelling each final exam for every course this fall semester on all campuses. The decision was made after a meeting with President Hanbury which occurred on Nov. 15. “These types of storms are very unusual in Florida,” […]
News Briefs, Nov. 28, 2017
Final installation of National Novel Writing Month Workshops takes place Dec. 2 The three-part series hosted by the Alvin Sherman Library for National Novel Writing Month will end on Dec. 2 when author Diane Stuckart facilitates her workshop on self-editing from 2-3 p.m. To RSVP, students should go to sherman.library.nova.edu/sites/spotlight/series/writing-workshops/. Students now have access to […]
Sorry, but the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show gets it all wrong
There’s nothing wrong with lingerie, but there are so many things wrong with the way the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show presents objectification as sexual freedom in order to make a profit. Victoria’s Secret is a business and a business’ purpose is to make money. Victoria’s Secret, like many companies in the beauty industry, has found […]
How to decorate your holly, jolly residence hall
Being at school during the holidays can take the “holiday” out of “holiday cheer”. Sometimes decorations can help get people into the spirit of the season, but not everyone has the funds to buy all those fancy decorations. As college students, we have little options to decorate due to our empty pockets and residential hall […]
Finding Fitness: 30- Day Challenge
As each New Year arrives, gyms and other fitness institutions are jam-packed with new wellness hopefuls who wish to maintain a healthier weight or other fitness-related goal. After the first few weeks of January go by, the gyms are left bare again as many give up those goals after realizing the time and dedication some […]