This is the fourth month that the Houston Astros baseball team has been in the hot seat for their sign-stealing scandal, which involves actions taken during their 2017 World Series Championship season. It’s a scandalous story we have heard of before in one way or another — players snooping on second base or hand signals […]
Author: Christina Mclaughlin
NSU introduces SharkCard loyalty program
On Feb. 3, NSU’s SharkCard Services launched SharkCard Rewards, a loyalty program that rewards all NSU students — commuter, online, regional campus and main campus students — for making SharkCard purchases at designated locations and attending NSU events. With this program students have the opportunity to redeem points for reward items like gift cards, free […]
We have to question NSU’s sustainability
Even though NSU is in the Sunshine State and has a majority science major based student body, as a university, we still fall short when it comes to being sustainable and environmentally conscious. I feel like I have sung this song a few times already in The Current, but I believe it’s worth my persistence. […]
Make it a cost-effective V-Day
It’s three days before Valentine’s Day, and if you haven’t bought your sweetheart something yet, what are you waiting for? Okay — I don’t have to be that dramatic — but it’s no secret that Valentine’s Day is a holiday that can really make a dent in your bank account. According to the National Retail […]
Hey professors, please make it clear
We are about a month into the winter semester, which means we’ve already been assigned at least a few assignments for most classes and are aware of the course material. Something I have noticed more than ever is a disconnect between professors and their ability to clarify and explain what is expected from students in […]
NIAS to present Issues in International Arbitration
On Thursday, Feb. 6 from 5-7 p.m. at the NSU Shepard Broad College of Law, NSU’s International Arbitration Society will host an “ Issues in International Arbitration” presentation. The focus will be tailored towards issues in international and state arbitration with topics such as the nationality of claims and state responsibility for acts of agents […]
NSU supports mental health concerns in local communities
Nicole Cook, an associate professor in the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, alongside collaborative partners of Broward County Public Schools, Children’s Services Council and Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, received a $300,000 grant from the Florida Blue Foundation to support the local communities that face care barriers for matters of mental health. […]
Athlete of the Week: Shannon Towne
Shannon Towne is a second-year graduate student in the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences working towards a doctorate in physical therapy. She is a senior pole vaulter on NSU’s Track and Field team. What got you into pole vaulting and into the sport of track and field? “I was a gymnast […]
Let NSU be more than just your college
Let’s be real. We are all at NSU for one reason and one reason only: to get a degree. At least, that is what most people are here for. But college is supposed to be more than that. You’re supposed to get engaged with clubs and organizations, get passionate about causes and “find yourself” while […]
The Oscars: A story of snubs and good old fashioned bribery
The 92nd Annual Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, is the one night of the year that Hollywood stars grace the Dolby Theatre to honor the best films of the year. The nominees of this prestigious award show were announced last Monday and the winners will be announced live on-air Sunday, Feb. 9 on […]