If you’ve seen the movie Jaws then you probably think that the shark, nicknamed Bruce, is the main villain, but you’d be horribly mistaken. Bruce is a victim, an animal just living his best life. Sure, he ate some people, but we all get cravings for a light snack every now and then. The real villain is Quint, the evil […]
Author: Alexander Martinie
News Briefs – 9/7
Professor joins Health and Human Services Federal Advisory Committee Naushira Pandya, chair for the department of geriatrics at the Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, was chosen to be a Federal Advisory Committee member for the Department of Health and Human Services committee on Interdisciplinary, Community-based Linkages. George Hanbury, NSU’s president and CEO, said, “I am pleased that your [Pandya] knowledge, experience, […]
Suicide Prevention and Awareness at NSU
This week is National Suicide Prevention Week. Suicide is a major cause of death in the U.S. and is a topic that many are uncomfortable talking about. By talking about suicide, we can bring awareness to the issue and help others who may be experiencing mental health issues and encourage them to seek help. “Suicide, for a long time, has been the 10th leading […]
Water your thoughts: Why can I see your nose?
Two years into this pandemic and people still do not get it. The mask goes over your nose. Yes, that’s it, over the nose. I do not care if you are over wearing one; I’m pretty sure we all are. Just because you do not like doing it does not mean that you just get to opt out of it. You can breathe in […]
Shark Speak: What are you hoping to do or see when you get into Sharkapalooza?
“I know there are performances, and I’m excited about those. I am happy to watch my friends perform. I know a lot of clubs are hosting tables, so I am excited to look at those too,” said M. O’Dalley, a junior biology major at NSU. “I’m looking for two things; to join more clubs and the promise of free food. Honestly […]
Waves of the week: Songs for when you get lost in the woods
Has the start of the semester got you down? Are you ready to run into the woods and live out the rest of your life as an urban legend? If so, here is a playlist just for you: with songs curated to get you ready to roam aimlessly through the woods. “Satyros” by Faun (In Latin) “Harvest Moon” by SYML “Sisters of the Moon” by Fleetwood […]
Don’t break the bank: Know your student discounts
As college students, we love a good deal. With the expenses we need to deal with on a daily basis, discounts are a great way to satisfy our needs and not make our wallets cry. Here are a few of the discounts offered to NSU students. BurgerFi The BurgerFi in Tower Shoppes offers a 15% […]
Tech rentals at the library
Access to technology is an essential part of everyday life and is integral to our college experience. For students, NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library is a great way to access the technology that they need. The first floor of the Alvin Sherman Library offers best-selling fiction and nonfiction books for kids and young adults and is […]
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 2018 survey of college counseling center directors that 95% of those surveyed agreed that “the number of students with significant psychological problems is a growing concern in their center or on […]
Harassment and violence are not free speech
People really do not understand the First Amendment. Just because you can say whatever you want, does not mean that you are completely free from the consequences of your comments. Therefore, harassment is not free speech. If you verbally threaten and harass the parents of the victims of a mass shooting at an elementary school, […]