On Nov. 28, the sisters of Sigma Delta Tau and brothers of Beta Theta Pi will host an interactive workshop on dating and sexual abuse open to the NSU community from 6-9 p.m. in room 1053 of the Carl Desantis Building. NSU’s Delta Iota chapter of Sigma Delta Tau was asked to host the “Safe […]
Year: 2018
First annual Always Swim Left-Finned film festival
The first annual Always Swim Left-Finned film festival will be held on Dec. 3 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and will showcase films created by UNIV 1000 students. This film festival will bring together more than 1,300 freshman UNIV 1000 students, their course peer leaders and professors in a celebration of their hard work throughout […]
Say hello to Julie
This past week, students who logged into Sharklink noticed a new program had been implemented. It’s an A.I. chatbot named Julie, and her job is to help NSU students navigate Sharklink and quickly find answers to their questions. According to the info page about Julie on Sharklink, “A chatbot is a computer program that enables […]
Sharks and Service recap and future opportunities
Registration for the 2019 Sharks and Service (SAS) Spring Service trip to Macon, GA is open. Students will work with an organization called “Rebuilding Macon” to assist in placing accommodations in people’s houses for those who need it. This includes wheelchair ramps, wider doors, safer steps and other accommodations for those in need. Previously, on […]
Portraits in music: A night filled with music
On Nov. 30, NSU’s Performing and Visual Arts department is hosting their biggest musical event of the year: Portraits in Music, featuring NSU’s Mako Band and Pistris Ensemble in a 10 anniversary celebration of the department. This night of music will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center’s Performance Theatre. There will […]
A Note from the Editors, Nov. 27, 2018
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” — Thomas Edison Dear Sharks, As final exams are taken and the South Florida wind gets a bit chillier each day, we see the end of the fall semester draw to a close. For all of us at The Current, it has been […]
Gift cards are college students’ best friend
The older we get, the more we can agree that for any occasion we’d prefer monetary gifts. We have now reached the age where we no longer put together long lists of presents we would like to have and instead hope to receive money. For all gift givers, instead of going out your way to […]
Let winter break be a break
After finals, students are graced with a month-long break from December into January. Winter break is supposed to give students a chance to spend time with their families and recuperate after a few months of hard work. But some employers and dedicated students might ask too much of themselves during the break by taking up […]
Songs to listen to with a cup of tea
Whether you’re spending this winter curled up next to a fire while snow falls outside or you’re flattening yourself against an air conditioner, it’s the perfect time to get into some new jams. Put this playlist on your queue for a chill and cozy winter afternoon. “White Winter Hymnal” by Fleet Foxes “Landslide” by Fleetwood […]
This Week in Sports History, Nov. 27, 2018
November 27th 1870: Baseball is labelled “The National Game” by The New York Times. It is recorded that the first baseball game in the U.S. took place in 1846. It only took a short 24 years for baseball to become so popular that is labelled “The National Game”. It’s no surprise that America’s pastime is […]