Juan Nunez is a junior from Venezuela on the men’s soccer team. What does Hispanic heritage month mean to you? “There’s a lot of Hispanics living in the U.S., so I understand that Hispanic Heritage Month is something important for a lot of people. A lot of people had to leave their countries because […]
Author: Emma Heineman
Turn the Tide events grant open for applications
This semester, the Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement is partnering with the Office of Residential Life and Housing to offer multiple grants to undergraduate students and organizations who are interested in hosting events on campus for students. The grants are sponsored by Dean Brad Williams and are a way to keep students engaged […]
Shark Talent to host Shark Magic: The Showcase
On Sept. 18, the Razor’s Edge Shark Talent program will host Shark Magic: The Showcase, a compilation of student submission videos highlighting the artistic talents of Razor’s Edge Shark Talent program scholars and NSU students. The event will be held via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. Twice a year, The Razor’s Edge Shark Talent program […]
Study abroad: expanding your horizons, even if it’s from home
Whether students are looking to hone their professional edge, master a new language, engage in leadership and internship opportunities, explore new cultures or dive deeper into a field of interest, study abroad options can provide an opportunity for students to step outside their comfort zones and experience something new. Cassidy Campanella, a Sharks Abroad […]
Shark Cage student businesses to hold grand openings
This semester, 10 students in the Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Program at NSU will have the opportunity to debut their skills as emerging leaders and business owners as they open their own on-campus businesses. They will join other returning student businesses, which will be reopening this fall after closing in March due to the COVID-19 […]
Get to know our Shark Athletes
RJ Sunahara is a business management major from Cleveland, OH. He is a redshirt sophomore on the men’s basketball team at NSU. How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected you as a student-athlete? “It’s been hard being a student-athlete. I couldn’t really work out as much, but towards the end of quarantine, I got in […]
The COVID conundrum: college parties
In the past few weeks, colleges around the country have begun their semesters, crossing their fingers that new mask policies, buckets of hand sanitizer and online learning will be enough to keep COVID-19 cases on campus at bay. Despite the efforts of universities to prepare for the surge of new and returning students, one variable […]
CAPS to host Recruit a Shark Virtual Career Expo
From Sept. 14-18, The Center for Academic and Professional Success (CAPS) will host the Recruit a Shark Virtual Career Expo in partnership with the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement (SLCE), the Office of Undergraduate Research and NSU Colleges. The event provides an opportunity for students to connect with employers and admissions representatives recruiting […]
This week in sports history August 25th-29th
August 25 1804: Alicia Thorton becomes the first female jockey In 1804, Alicia Thornton became the first female jockey in England. She gained the honorary title after she challenged her neighbor and brother-in-law, Captain Flint to a race, riding at Knavesmire in Yorkshire in front of thousands of spectators. 1920: Ethelda Bleibtrey is the […]
NSU RecPlex: new guidelines and expectations
As students settle into a new “normal” at NSU, NSU’s Recreation and Wellness Complex, or Recplex, is working hard to provide its members, NSU staff and students with a safe and socially distant way to stay in shape this semester. Continue reading below for a brief overview of what to expect if you plan on […]