Leather & Lace is the band in which The Current’s copyeditor, Flor Ana Mireles, a junior communication major, has been a part of since their debut in 2012. “Freedom Lines” is the debut album of Miami-based rock band, Leather & Lace, who got their start in 2012. This five-piece band — Flor Ana Mireles […]
Author: Christina Mclaughlin
Is the coach always the problem?
It’s that time of year when the regular season comes to a close and NFL teams hope to make it to the playoffs comes to a bitter end. It’s also the time when we see coaches and other team leaders on the chopping block. On Dec. 30, the New York Giants head coach, Pat Shurmur, […]
How to be treated like an adult this holiday season
It’s finals week, which means it’s time for some of us to head home for the holidays and spend some much needed time decompressing. But what if when you return home you feel you are treated more like the high school student you once were than the mature individual your parents dropped off at NSU […]
Time Management: The key to success in college
I think it’s safe to say that we have heard this all before, but why is it such a big deal to manage our time? Why should I schedule my weeks and meal-times on extremely detailed planners and deal with constant notifications on my phone? The simple answer is this: you really have no other […]
OTB: Leave Racism at the door
Across the spectrum of European professional soccer leagues, an epidemic of racism has emerged. Now, unexpectedly, these racist and discrimination-based incidents don’t take place on the field, but in the stands. You’ve heard that right. Fans supporting these teams that score a goal or fans cheering on their favorite players are inciting and introducing racist […]
Athlete of the Week: Vinny Lijoi
Vinny Lijoi is a senior business management major and a distance freestyle swimmer on the NSU Men’s swimming team. Lijoi is originally from Bradenton, FL and previously spent three seasons swimming at Thomas University before transferring to NSU in his junior season. Two weeks ago, Lijoi was honored as the Sunshine State Conference Swimmer of […]
The hidden truth of NSU’s cat population
It’s Halloween, a time that some associate with black cats and other mysterious creatures that lurk in the shadows. At NSU, we are aware of the feral cat population that lingers around outside the dorms and other popular campus locations, such as the University Center or the parking lots. Now, whether you are the type […]
Huizenga college of business and entrepreneurship welcomes new dean
This month, NSU appointed Dr. Andrew Rosman as the new dean of the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship. According to President Handbury, Rosman brings extensive experience to NSU and has a proven track record of success in the field. For the past 30 years, Rosman has been an educator at […]
Unsportsmanlike Conduct: We are taking it too far
On Oct. 6, head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Jason Garrett, was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct on the sidelines. What looked like a really dramatic flag throwing match became much more because, as the officials put it, Garrett was flagged for abusive language towards said official after throwing a challenge flag to the most […]
Stop leaving students in the dark
As a junior at NSU, I’m aware that NSU has been trying to grow as a university well before my introduction to it’s programs. I support NSU’s continued mission of growing and adding on more programs and new academic experiences, but I do not support students being left in the dark about changes and adjustments […]