Death toll rises for Hurricane Ida The death toll continues to rise in states affected by Hurricane Ida as thousands of people continue to experience severe flooding, power outages and property damage. On Saturday, according to the NY Times, the governor of New Jersey announced two more deaths and six more missing persons in the state. […]
Author: Emma Heineman
NSU Art Museum Brings Premier Exhibitions and Programs to NSU Sharks
One of the many perks of being an NSU Shark, membership to the NSU Art Museum in downtown Fort Lauderdale grants students free admission access to the museum’s more than 25,000 square feet of exhibition space. The museum features its significant collection of Latin American art, contemporary art with an emphasis on art by Black, Latinx and women artists, […]
That Time I… Traveled to Portugal during the Pandemic
At the beginning of July, a notification from one of my best friends popped up on my phone: the text read, “Want to go to Portugal in a few weeks?” I had never seriously considered visiting Portugal before receiving that text, but I responded like anyone offered a break from the daily grind of an office job […]
Living like a FLocal: A guide to living in South Florida
For many NSU students, starting college means moving away from home for the first time. For some, this transition means coming to a new state. Like any new place, there is a lot to learn and appreciate about living in South Florida. Here are some tips and recommendations for making the best out of your […]
Navigating healthy relationships in college
Navigating relationships, both romantic and platonic, can be a difficult task, and the pandemic hasn’t made it any easier. Especially in college, when students are given opportunities to meet new people and foster new connections, the path to healthy relationships can be a bumpy road. College can be the place you find your closest friends, […]
NSU traditions
While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought many changes to NSU in the last year, it hasn’t changed the sense of community students can find on campus. One great way to show off your Shark pride and connect with your fellow Sharks is to participate in NSU’s traditions. Continue reading below for a taste of […]
NSU Club Sports
NSU boasts an impressive array of student clubs and organizations that help students feel at home on campus. Joining a club sport can be a great way to find your place at NSU, and lucky for NSU Sharks, there are lots of options and ways to get involved. Students can even start their own club […]
Returning to campus: An update on housing
Last week, the housing selection process began for the 2021-2022 academic year. Students had the ability to self-select roommates and room assignments through NSU’s housing portal in preparation for a return to campus in the fall. Regarding NSU’s April 1 announcement to require all students to receive COVID-19 vaccinations and move instruction back […]
Honors in major program: Gain the NSU Edge
NSU’s Undergraduate Farquhar Honors College provides high-achieving students with a rigorous academic environment through value-added curricular and co-curricular experiences. It is open to all qualifying undergraduate students and encourages students to engage in a transdisciplinary setting. Robin St. George, the academic program manager for the Undergraduate Farquhar Honors College and manager of the honors […]
News Briefs – 3/30
College of Psychology hosts free webinars On Friday, April 2 and Friday, April 23, experts from NSU’s College of Psychology will hold live online discussions on various mental health issues, focusing on the impact of COVID-19. The webinars will cover topics including careers in psychology and counseling as well research on self-care. Anyone interested in […]