The 4th annual Sharky’s is in-person for the first time since COVID-19

Editor’s note: This issue of the newspaper was written prior to The Sharky’s.    The Sharky’s are an annual awards show that consists of commemorating and celebrating Nova Southeastern University’s student athletes. During this year, athletic teams have worked hard and shown their efforts throughout their sporting events. They all have reached incredible milestones, which […]

COVID-19 affects the entertainment industry

The scene is set, the lights are ready and the entire world is watching. The cast and crew of many performing arts productions prepare for this moment to be worthwhile and spectacular. However, life as normal for the industry was halted and that included all shows and productions that were either in the works or […]

Christmas and COVID-19: How 2021 will be different

Christmas is approaching a lot faster than you may think and the preparations for the festivities are continuing to become more challenging due to the pandemic. Underlying circumstances like in-person shopping regulations, travel restrictions, supply shortages, inflation and an unprecedented Santa shortage are to blame. These issues are not only individually problematic, but as they overlap, […]

COVID-19 vaccine exemptions: The arguments athletes are making so they can still play without being poked

As sports begin again in a post-pandemic world, athletic organizations are seeking ways to keep their players safe while also allowing games to happen. Organizations have agreed to follow state guidelines that mandate vaccinations for those who attend indoor events, meaning that players who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 will not be able to participate in games […]

New COVID-19 housing visitation rules

On Monday, Sept. 20, the Office of Housing and Residential Life sent out an email to all Nova Southeastern University students communicating changes to the previous visitation rules established because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the email each resident could have two on campus resident visitors at a time and commuter students were not allowed in residence halls.   The email informed that the new policy would allow up to three guests per resident to […]

New year, new COVID-19 rules

With the start of the new year, Sharks have returned to campus faced with a year of new opportunities and policies to protect students from the spread of COVID-19.   One of the newest changes at Nova Southeastern University is the removal of the BlendFlex teaching model, which is now only reserved for students with academic accommodations   “Our students overwhelmingly wanted in person classes. They love in […]