Written by Rachael Hirstein It’s that time again: laundry day. Students are in and out of the laundry room at all hours of the day loading washers and dryers, but they forget to do one little thing: time their laundry. With classes, organizations and work, it can be hard to find time to do laundry […]
Year: 2017
Surviving the Super Bowl… when you don’t know what’s going on
For most, February means Valentine’s Day. For many football fans, February means only one thing: getting to watch their favorite and least-favorite teams battle it out over the pigskin. Whatever your personal opinion on the Super Bowl is, the game is a cultural phenomenon. Even if you don’t care who wins, get confused every time […]
Athlete of the Week: Ashley Roe
Written by Bianca Galan Ashley Roe moved from Dallas, Texas to sunny and sandy South Florida for more than just her love of the beach. After developing a passion for softball over the last 16 years, with experience in junior college softball at Northwest Florida State College, she is now a 21-year-old senior outfielder on […]
Shark Speak: Is having a minor beneficial? Why or why not?
Shark Speak: Is having a minor beneficial? Why or why not? Ivana Barraza, junior biology major “I think if you can, it would be very beneficial and important to have a minor because it opens up a lot of opportunities, I would think. The bio major itself has a lot of rigorous courses, so it’s […]
Shannon Booker: A shark with a smile
You’ve probably seen his name in your inbox, telling you about the next involvement opportunity on campus. Or maybe you’ve seen him in person dancing at Sharkapalooza or running in between events, always with a smile on his face. Shannon Booker, assistant director of Campus Life and Student Engagement, has garnered a reputation for being […]
Sports Shorts
Men’s Basketball The men’s basketball team fell to a close 65-70 against the University of Tampa on Jan. 26 at home. Sophomore Dwayne Gibson led the Sharks with 17 points, junior Gerard Tarin added 15 points, and senior Harrison Goodrick contributed 10 points, but the Sharks did not have enough to finish. The Sharks are […]
News Anchor
President Trump and Mexican President Nieto’s relationship hits a wall According to NBC, just hours after President Donald Trump signed executive orders to stop illegal immigration, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto promised to protect all Mexican immigrants currently in the United States now facing potential deportation. Included in Trump’s executive orders are plans to build […]
NSU celebrates Black History Month through art
NSU’s Division of Public Relations and Marketing Communications will host Afrotopia, an African Presence 2017 Art Exhibition from Feb. 3 through March 10. The reception portion of the event will kick off Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center and the exhibition will be housed in the Adolfo & Marisela Cotilla […]
Depression and dorm life don’t mix
Written by Adit Selvaraj Living in the dorms can be very stressful for students with depression, and I must say I feel for those depressed students who are forced to live there out of necessity. Formerly an on-campus student, I reneged on that lifestyle and moved back home after a detrimental experience. Since my home […]
Seriously Kidding: Students petition against UC temperature
On Jan. 29 students hand-delivered a petition to President Hanbury requesting that the temperature of the Don Taft University Center be lowered. “It’s the warmest building on campus,” said Lauren Sampson, sophomore biology major. “It’s like walking through the Sahara Desert.” As the UC is a hub for student activity, an average temperature has often […]