The stereotypes of student-athletes in television and movies may make it seem that these so-called “jocks” have it all: the easy classes, the scholarships and an incredible social life. But when you leave Hollywood and get back to reality, the student-athletes in the real world don’t have it so easy. In 2013, the National Athletic […]
Author: Christina Mclaughlin
Put up the flag, put down the backyard BBQ; it’s Memorial Day
The U.S. prides itself on being a country of freedom for all, yet, when Memorial Day rolls around, we act like it’s time to turn up the grill and open up the pool rather than remember those who lost their lives in the name of the freedom we possess. This holiday has become the “unofficial” […]
University rankings: Do they matter?
When students look at colleges, they search for a variety of criteria including a wide offering of majors as well as average class sizes and other factors that they feel meet their needs for a good college experience. Many incoming freshman are sometimes stumped about where they should look, so they turn to the well-known […]
H&M, Forever 21 and Urban Outfitters have the same twisted agenda
After my most recent trip to the mall where I scoured the aisles of the largest, mainly female-targeted fashion brands like H&M, Forever 21 and Urban Outfitters, there seems to be a common trend. Major controversies within the fashion industry involving racism, distasteful messages and unethical slogans have all been featured in their clothing. In […]
NSU prepares for the incoming Class of 2022
To keep in line with the university’s 2020 Vision, the Undergraduate Admissions Office plans to enroll approximately 1,150 freshman into the incoming Class of 2022. The growth of the university, especially through enrollment, is a large part of NSU’s 2020 Vision. In the Class of 2024, which would be the entering class of the year […]
Here’s what we know so far about the Class of 2022
Every year, colleges open their doors to new students and a new incoming class. With the commencement of NSU’s Class of 2022 fast approaching this fall, here is a look into what these freshman have to offer and how the school plans to proceed with this new class. In pursuit of realizing Vision 2020, according […]
Rom-coms you probably haven’t seen
Romantic comedies are one of the coveted genres of the movie world. Sitting down and putting on a light-hearted, wholesome comedy with a semi-sweet romance to drive the plot is, arguably, the best way to relax after a stressful day. But, there are a ton of movies in this genre that some people haven’t heard […]