Amy Abdou, freshman biology major “Stressful, packed and science-y. All the classes I’m taking are for my bio major. I’m in the seven-year program so I have a very strict schedule I have to follow to get all my credits in time for the MCAT.” Mackenzie Conley, freshman neuroscience major “Hectic, challenging […]
Month: January 2018
In the spotlight: mental health with Yanique Levy
With the hustle and bustle of the start of the semester, the average student’s responsibilities can become overwhelming and taxing on his or her mental health. Luckily, NSU has made provisions for its students through numerous health care resources, including Graduate Assistant of Student Counseling Services Yanique Levy. Levy is a Jamaican-born, fourth-year student in […]
Bullet journals: A new way to stay organized in the new year
New year, new classes, new you! This semester is the perfect time to get a fresh perspective on your organizational skills. If your previous classes stressed you out a bit, or you missed a deadline, this article is for you. Whether you’re a scribble-your-notes-on-your-hand kind of person or a color-coded fiend, there’s always a chance […]
Movies to look out for this semester
A new semester and a new year are officially here. The 2018 movie season is filled with action, adventure, horror and follow-ups to previously successful movies. Here are some of the films to see this semester. “Maze Runner: The Death Cure” Hero and protagonist Thomas, played by Dylan O’Brien, will be leading the escaped Gladers […]
Out of the Sharkzone, Jan. 9, 2018
Soccer player Kevin O’Connor wins $1.2 million in lottery jackpot Defender of the Preston North End soccer team Kevin O’Connor had an eventful New Year’s Day. According to CNN, O’Connor watched his team suffer another loss in the English football championship from the substitutes’ bench before winning the lottery jackpot, making the 22-year-old player a […]
New year, new goal: Quit fussin’ about your relationships
We’re nine days into this beautifully fresh new year and a little over a month out from Valentine’s Day. So let’s get this out of the way now: Let’s lay #relationshipgoals to rest. Although I get a good laugh from the memes that make fun of the idea, I fear that too many people in […]
Editor’s Note
Hello, to our Shark family! Welcome back! We hope that you managed to spend some quality time with family and friends, ate a ridiculous amount of Christmas-themed food and curled up in bed for a day — or week — of Netflix binge-watching. We’d also like to take this opportunity to welcome back our resident […]
MLK Day: In memory and service
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. played a pivotal role as a prominent leader and spokesperson during the Civil Rights Movement. This movement was attributed to the segregation of African-Americans in the 1950s and 60s. According to Forbes, King was inspired by the nonviolent activist Mahatma Gandhi and he combined his Christian values to […]
Tips and tricks for getting to know your professors
One of NSU’s main selling points is its small class sizes which allows students to get a personalized education and build relationships with their professors. Unfortunately, for some of us, getting to know our professors can be easier said than done, especially if you’re coming from a larger school where those relationships aren’t as common. […]
Eating your way to that ‘A’
Jessica is an NSU doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Program. She currently works as a writing tutor at the Tutoring and Testing Center. Creating a diet for busy college students is definitely a topic that has gotten a lot social media attention lately — I’m lookin’ at you, Buzzfeed Tasty. These apps and articles […]