In our daily routines and in the media, it has become the end all and be all of 2020. However, as individuals and communities have weathered this pandemic, it seems like sports — professional and collegiate-level — have also had their share of challenges throughout this pandemic. On July 18, the Sunshine State Conference […]
Author: Christina Mclaughlin
Letter from the editors – Welcome Back Preview
Welcome back Sharks! I think it is safe to say that last semester ended unexpectedly. We exchanged our classroom lectures for Zoom calls, handshakes for waves and hangouts for physical distancing; but we adapted, and most importantly, we can begin to return to a sense of normalcy — the new normal. It’s a […]
A conversation about COVID-19
This semester may look a little different. With that, it may be helpful to have clarification and some general guidance and suggestions as to how NSU is dealing with COVID-19. In a recent conversation with Beth Welmaker, director of Environmental Health and Safety at NSU, The Current found answers to some of those concerns. […]
It’s time to think about your credit and how to establish good credit
If you’re like me, you probably didn’t have your own personal credit card or banking account that wasn’t connected to your parents prior to college. It’s a major financial commitment, and if you do not understand exactly what it is used for or how it can affect your future, you can put yourself in a […]
College is all about the experience
If you haven’t heard it already, college is meant to be a time in your life that you will make memories you will never forget and receive an education at the same time. It’s a staple to hear adults and those slightly older tell you the tales from yesteryear while they were in college, the […]
Move in like a pro with this packing list
Packing for college can be tough. With so many different lists that you can find online, it’s hard to really know what you need or even what you need it for. To make it easier, The Current has created an NSU-specific college packing list to help all students lighten the load. On-campus residents Anything […]
Shark translations
At NSU, we have our own language when it comes to locations, events and campus resources. Here are a few translations of some of the common lingo we use around campus. Fins up: The signature pose for NSU where the participant stretches their arms above their head, clasping hands together to a point, resembling […]
Events to look forward to
Every year, returning students to NSU’s campus get excited to make new friends, excel in their classes and make some memories. One of the most important parts of a college student’s social life is the events and social gatherings they participate in, and luckily, NSU has a full roster of events to check out throughout […]
Letter from the editors – Orientation Issue
Hi Sharks, We know this has been a new and admittedly strange time for everyone. It’s hard to imagine that anyone could have anticipated going off to college during a pandemic. We’ve made it through countless Zoom meetings, online exams and what felt like at least a few hundred emails — and here we […]
NSU’s SLCE office hosts 3rd Annual NSU Pride and Service Day
In partnership with the International Seakeepers Society (Seakeepers), the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement (SLCE) will host the third annual NSU Pride and Service Day with a beach clean-up of Dania Beach at Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park on March 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will […]