STEAM Kathleen Crapson As culture evolves, there has been a wave of contention for the arts that swells against the thought that the arts are vital to humanity as a whole, and in our modern age, to the workforce. With job specialization segmenting careers into necessary knowledge, there seems to be a division between the […]
Author: Alexander Martinie
New study rooms and upgrades in the Alvin Sherman Library
The Alvin Sherman Library will build eight new study rooms and additional seating on several floors. The renovation is planned to be finished over this summer, with the new and upgraded study rooms to be available for reservation starting in the fall. James Hutchens, vice president for information services and university librarian at Alvin Sherman […]
International day of human space flight marks 58 years of manned space travel
Since the dawn of humanity, people have looked towards the stars in wonder. When people finally found ways to safely travel in space, it was a momentous achievement that greatly advanced science in all disciplines and is celebrated internationally by the United Nations. In April 2011, the United Nations declared April 12 International Day of […]
The college mental health crisis
Research shows that college students are experiencing higher rates of stress and psychopathology than ever before. The American Psychological Association reported in a survey of college counseling center directors that 95 percent of those surveyed agreed that “the number of students with significant psychological problems is a growing concern in their center or on campus.” […]
Green Sharks hosts Earth Day celebration
NSU’s Green Sharks Sustainability Club is hosting their fifth annual Earth Day celebration with a tabling event. The event will take place on April 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in front of the Alvin Sherman Library. The theme of this year’s Earth Day celebration is showcasing the diversity of sustainability. Topics that will […]
Please stop releasing your pets
Pets are great and I love animals as much as the next person, but exotic pets can be difficult to raise and many people would rather just release them instead of caring for them. Releasing exotic pets into the wild is dangerous for the native ecosystem. Take Florida’s wild monkeys, for instance. Rhesus macaques, native […]
Water your thoughts: Ebola is still a thing
If you paid attention to the news in 2014, you definitely heard of the West Africa Ebola outbreak. The outbreak started in Dec. 2014, with the first documented case being found in a village in Guinea. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention believed that the virus was contracted from bats. The first fatalities were […]
Water your thoughts: 2019 is the year for comebacks
So far, 2019 has been a great year for comebacks. First, the Jonas Brothers are making a comeback and now the measles virus is back. Measles, a virus that was actually eradicated in the U.S. in 2000 has resurfaced. This year, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has documented six outbreaks of the virus […]
Alexander Hamilton: Immigrant, Patriot, Visionary
Starting Sunday, March 17, Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library will host the Alexander Hamilton: Immigrant, Patriot, Visionary exhibit in the Adolfo and Marisela Cotilla Gallery on the second floor. This exhibit will remain on campus until Monday, April 15. The exhibit features legal texts written by Hamilton, Acts of Congress and Parliament, continental currency […]
Biding our time with red tide
In South Florida, red tide blooms have been a problem since 1844, and over the years these harmful algae blooms have only gotten worse. With both rising temperatures and an increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, red tide has been able to grow at an exceedingly high rate. While the unusually […]