In countries around the world, association football or soccer is one of the most popular sports and the FIFA World Cup is one of the most popular events of the sports season. Yet, in the United States we aren’t too involved in it or at least the U.S.S.F, the United States Soccer Federation makes it […]
Author: Christina Mclaughlin
Athlete of the Week: Leslie Atherton
Leslie Atherton is a graduate student pursuing a masters degree in public health. She is a transfer student from Tulsa, Oklahoma where she played volleyball at The University of Oklahoma the last four years. How did you start playing volleyball? “I have been doing this basically my whole life. My older sister was a volleyball […]
NSU welcomes students into New Interfaith Room
Starting this fall NSU students, especially students of faith, are invited to a new space on campus for faith-based clubs and organizations. The Interfaith Room will be used as a location for organizations, faith-based gatherings and for students looking for a space to reflect. Located on the third floor of the Student Affairs Building, this […]
Finding Fitness: 9Round
In college, it can be hard to balance your schedule and social life. Student’s are bound to get stressed out and for most, exercise is an outlet. 9Round, a unique franchise-owned kickboxing gym, is perfect for the stressed out college student on the go. According to Aswand Cruickshank, a trainer at 9Round, “As a student, […]
On the Bench: NFL Cheerleaders deserve a better work environment
During a NFL football game most of the attention is dedicated to the players on the field. But, during the breaks and commercial time, all eyes are set on the teams’ cheerleaders to entertain the crowd. Currently, there are 26 NFL teams with cheerleading squads. According to a report from Forbes Magazine, NFL cheerleaders bring […]
Take Pride in your Tailgate
t’s preseason football which means it’s almost time for tailgating season. So before you bust out the grills and barbeques why not catch a few quick tips to make your tailgate the best in the (parking) lot? Here are 12 tips to improve your tailgate and make the other team envious before you even walk […]
Am I in an unhealthy relationship?
When entering college it’s common to have new experiences, and sometimes that involves personal relationships, whether romantic or friendly. Relationships are a wonderful thing to have. They provide a chance to explore common interests as well as the possibility of finding companionship or a long-lasting friendship. But, not all of these relationships are positive. When […]
An Update on Construction and Parking on NSU’s Main Campus
Starting last May, Juneau Construction of Miami-Dade County broke ground on a new residential hall to be built for undergraduate students. This new undergraduate residential hall will be housed on top of the former practice soccer field and on the corner of College Drive and Perimeter Rd. It will hold 609 beds and 208 units. […]
I don’t want to say Thank You
On my drive down to NSU this year I stopped at a few gas stations along the way and at each one I experienced at least some form of street harassment or “catcalling”. A man over the age of 40 looked me up and down and initiated conversation. This one-sided conversation directed at me sounded […]
On the Bench: Don’t cut the National Anthem
On August 17, ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro announced that the sports channel will not air the National Anthem during professional or collegiate level football games this season. This decision is in light of NFL players kneeling during the anthem in response to racial injustice and police brutality in the United States. But ESPN isn’t the […]