The stigmatizing history of mental health in film

For decades, the film industry has made a habit of misrepresenting mental illness. These misrepresentations have major impacts on both the internal and external stigmatization of mental illness.  To clarify, stigmatization of mental illness refers to the formation of public attitudes towards people with mental illness. These public attitudes-more often than not-portray people with mental […]

Undergraduate Student Symposium showcases student research

Nova Southeastern University’s annual Undergraduate Student Symposium was held on April 6 and 7 and started at noon in the Cotilla Gallery on the second floor of the Alvin Sherman Library.   The Undergraduate Student Symposium’s opening ceremony featured guest speaker Kenneth Dawson-Scully, senior vice president and associate provost of translational research and economic development.   […]

We should rethink driving

The rise in gas prices have been in the news for the past few weeks, so naturally, people are trying to limit their driving to save some money. If you are tired of paying more for gas than you are for tuition, then it might just be time to find a new way of getting […]

Seriously kidding: A satire column A second attempt at reading your horoscope, but I still don’t know a thing about astrology

The following is a satirical piece, meaning that this piece is full of humor, exaggeration, irony and other techniques to create a ridiculous story. This piece is purely entertaining and not meant to be taken seriously under any circumstances. This piece does not reflect the views of the writer, Nova Southeastern University or The Current […]

Shark Preview weekends return in person

Shark Preview weekends have returned to in-person events following spring break. The first in-person Shark Preview weekend since March 2020 was held the week beginning on Mar. 10, from Thursday to Sunday. In the last academic year, Shark Preview was held entirely online.   This semester, the first seven Shark Preview weekends were held virtually, but […]

Henderson Student Counseling partners with TAO Connect

NSU and Henderson Student Counseling have partnered with TAO Connect, an online hub for supplemental therapeutic resources.   According to Suzelle Guinart, director of Henderson Student Counseling Services at NSU, TAO Connect “is a digital platform that is used to provide psychoeducation and hands-on coping tools, as well as self-guided help, in addition to the treatment […]

NSU’s newest traditions

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