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Author: Alexander Martinie
Annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions hosted at NSU
The 16th annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions 5K Run/Walk will take place on Nov. 6 at Nova Southeastern University’s Davie campus. The 5k will begin at 8 a.m. in the courtyard in front of the Carl DeSantis Building. Paul Sallarulo, chairman of the Broward Special Olympics, founded the Race for Champions 16 years ago in memory of his parents. NSU is the only private university […]
Seriously kidding: The Current tells your horoscope even though we know nothing 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 […]
COVID (mis)treatments
Over a year into a pandemic, it would make sense that a vaccine would be trusted to curve the spread of the virus. Family members dead, economies stopped worldwide and masks needed almost everywhere – even now – should be enough to encourage people to take the most protective measures to keep everyone safe. Even though this is what should be […]
Out of the shark zone – 10/12
NWSL game paused to recognize sexual harassment allegations On Wednesday, during the sixth minute of a National Women’s Soccer League game between Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit, the game stopped as the players from both teams circled up in a show of solidarity with two players that accused a coach of sexual harassment and misconduct. The NWSL Players Association released a statement saying, “Tonight, we reclaim […]
The truth about true crime
Over the past few years, true crime media has grown in popularity, but true crime has been around for much longer. The origins of the true crime drama date back to the 16th century with early criminal trial reporting. Pamela Burger wrote for JSTOR Daily stating, “Between 1550 and 1700, British authors and printers produced an unprecedented number of publications that reported on capital […]
Water your thoughts: Why are inappropriate relationships in teen dramas normal?
We all have heard or watched shows such as Riverdale, Gossip girl and Pretty Little Liars. These shows do not tend to show the best depiction of teens and their struggle through high school. Now many will think this is TV. It is meant to be fiction, and it is only for entertainment. The problem rises when TV shows display an underage student and a teacher have an open relationship or presenting an abusive relationship to be romantic. While this can happen in real life it […]
Seriously Kidding: NSU professor creates nigh-omnipotent goat colony
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 […]
mRNA vaccines
mRNA, or messenger ribonucleic acid, is a copy of genetic material that is used by cells to code for various proteins produced throughout an organism. mRnA vaccines are a new approach to inoculation, that uses a portion of a virus’s genetic material instead of using a weakened virus to teach host cells to create a specific immune response for the specified virus. According to […]
Waves of the week: Sea shanties to get you through the semester
Nothing gets you in the zone to do schoolwork like a good old fashioned sea shanty. Whether ye white whale be ye exams or a pesky roommatey, here be the playlist for you landlubbers. “Aqua Vitae” by Future World Music (Instrumental with ominous Gregorian chanting)2 “Fear a Bhata” by Alison Helzer (In Irish) “The Greyhound” by Heather Dale “My Mother […]