In the digital age, knowing where the information we consume comes from and if it is factual is key to a functioning society. Politicians constantly talk about misinformation and fake news, but what do they mean when they say that? What can you, as a reader, do to avoid misinformation? Janine Morris, an assistant professor […]
Author: Alexandra Herlihy
That Time I: learned how to scuba dive
In Florida, many people are certified to scuba dive, but back home for me in Connecticut, certified divers are few and far between. Both of my parents have been certified for many years, so when we went on a family vacation to Aruba, I was excited to try. In 2012, we went on a family […]
Athlete of the Week: Mikkel Kolstad
Mikkel Kolstad is a junior on the men’s basketball team. He is originally from Bergen, Norway and has played many other sports including soccer. He played for a club team as well as quite a few national teams. Kolstad originally went to Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia for two years before transferring to NSU. Why […]
Celebrate the Chinese New Year
To ring in the Year of the Pig, the Alvin Sherman Library will showcase the talents of the Chinese Performing Arts Group of South Florida, CASEC, to celebrate the Chinese New Year. This performance will take place on Sunday, Feb. 17 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Performance Theatre. According to the group’s website, […]
Nova Alert doesn’t serve its purpose
When I was in high school, we were alerted whenever anything was wrong. We would have long lockdown drills or evacuations if anything was seriously wrong. Events would be canceled, days would be shortened and our parents would be alerted almost immediately. Most colleges have systems like this in place, including NSU. NSU’s Public Safety […]
Poaching
During the 116 Congress on Jan. 23, 2019, a bill was introduced to Congress that will prohibit the sale of shark fins. Shark finning has been an ongoing problem for many years, and this bill is a step in the right direction, not just for sharks, but for all animals who are being poached. As […]
Face Off: What is the true meaning of Valentine’s day?
Valentine’s day is holiday that you either love or hate. Those in relationships love it, while those of us who are single love the discounted candy the day after. But what is the true meaning of Valentine’s day? Is an important day that celebrates love, or is it a pointless holiday used by corporations to […]
The Year of the Periodic Table
Unofficial national holidays seem to happen every day. For example, did you know that February 24 is National Tortilla Chip day? One of the newer unofficial national holidays is Periodic Table Day on February 7. Periodic Table day was founded on February 7, 2016 to promote the challenges that scientists had to overcome to develop […]
Unique Gifts for your Valentine
When you think of Valentine’s Day gifts, what are the first two things that come to mind? Probably chocolates, jewelry, flowers and giant teddybears. These gifts are so played out that they’ve become cliche. If you want to set yourself apart from the rest of the crowd, consider these gifts instead. Coupon Book Chances are […]
On the Bench: Tigers don’t eat McDonald’s
It’s customary that whatever team wins a national championship for their sport, the president invites them to visit the White House in celebration. Usually, the White House has a whole meal for the team but this year the NCAA Football Champions, the Clemson Tigers, got fast food. On Jan. 7, the Tigers won a hard […]