On Nov. 11, the sisters of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. (LTA) will hold the 10th annual Out of the Darkness Walk. The 5K walk is held in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and is open to students and the Broward County community. The walk at NSU started 10 years ago […]
Author: Emma Heineman
Studying Abroad: Is it worth it?
Studying abroad is one of the most exciting opportunities offered to college students. The option to explore a new country, try new foods, immerse yourself in culture, all while working towards your degree, entices many students but comes with many apprehensions. Let’s start with a few of these fears. Cost Cost is the largest factor […]
Unreliable Shuttles
The shuttles on campus provide NSU students with easy transportation between various campus locations, rolling hills apartments and, on weekends, downtown Fort Lauderdale. While there are several new innovations that are working to achieve a highly efficient system, there is still room to improve. NextBus is one of the major ways which students can access […]
Study spots on campus
Have you ever walked into the library and paced the floors over and over trying to find the perfect study spot? While the midterm slam may have died down, nobody needs the added stress of trying to find the perfect study space. So in addition to the library, here are a few perfect spots on […]
Athlete of the Week: Alessandro Xella
Alessandro Xella is a freshman mathematics and computer science double major. He is from Imola, Italy and competes on NSU’s men’s swim team. How did you start swimming? “I started swimming when I was a little child. I was maybe two or three years old. I started doing it as a sport when I was […]
First RazorThon at NSU
NSU’s new club, Dance Marathon, will host the first ever RazorThon here at NSU, a 13.1 hour night full of fun, food, and games. It will be held from Feb. 16 to 17 in the NSU Recplex. Chris Chookagian, the executive director of Dance Marathon at Nova Southeastern University said, “We’ve been planning this since […]
On the Bench: Same game, less green
Women play the same games, with the same equipment and for the same amounts of time as men. The difference between the two: their pay. Since the enactment of Title IX, many professional sports opportunities have been opened to women. Women coach, referee and participate in many major sports including football, tennis, soccer, and even […]
Columbus didn’t “discover” the New World
Each year on the second monday of October, Americans celebrate the explorer accredited with the “discovery” of the New World. While it was unofficially celebrated as early as the 18 century in various states and cities, it didn’t become a federal holiday until 1937. For most people, Columbus Day means nothing more than a day […]
On the Bench: Soccer won’t be the next NFL, but it’s on the rise
Baseball has historically been known as America’s pastime. It is played devotedly by American youth and supported by a large fan base. In recent years however, declining youth involvement in baseball programs paved the path for American football to take the lead in capturing America’s attention. Audiences tune in for weekly games, updates and interviews. […]
Promote the Vote: Voter Registration
The Green Sharks Student Sustainability Club is holding weekly registration events every Monday from 12 to 1 p.m. in the UC Spine. Students can stop by their table to fill out the Florida voter registration form, apply for mail in ballots, or check their voter status if they are unsure. The table is run by […]