Decorating a dorm room can be tough. You’ll find yourself going out to countless retailers on the hunt for the perfect decorations and accessories to adorn your new space, only to be left unsatisfied. You’ve already spent hundreds of dollars on knick-knacks, posters, tapestries, decorative pillows and string lights. What more is there to even […]
Author: Evangline Kelley
Things to do on campus with friends
Living on campus with your friends always seems like a great time, until you’re all staring at each other with no idea what to do. As someone who’s love language is quality time, I’m an expert at finding things to do with friends on campus that are fun and won’t break the bank. Arts […]
NSU Cribs: Setting up your new dorm
So, it’s move-in day. You finally get your key and get to your new home, but as you begin to unpack, you look around at the bed, dressers and desk and have no idea what to do. Loft the bed? Desk by the window? Television by the bed or couch? Everyone living in a dorm […]
Finding Fitness: Spotify tunes for working out
Most people need music to listen to while working out. No matter what way you workout, listening to music can be the push you need to make the best out of your workout. According to a 2019 article published in the Journal of Psychology of Sport and Exercise, “When the participants listened to the […]
DIY Starbucks brown sugar shaken espresso drink
Recently, there’s been an increase in the popularity of at-home DIY coffee recipesAt the beginning of March, Starbucks launched their newest line of drinks, including the descriptively named “Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso,” which contains oat milk and brown sugar syrup poured over the signature Starbucks Blonde Espresso and ice. The drink is […]
Lemme Walk Across the Room: A peek into the NSU Art Museum’s newest exhibit
The NSU Art Museum has opened its newest exhibit, “Lemme Walk Across the Room,” by New York-based artist Eric Mack. The exhibit is a large-scale installation, featuring hand-stained textiles displayed throughout the expanse of the second floor of the museum. The large textiles are draped, hung and mounted carefully across the floor, transforming it into […]
Why do we have Confederate History Month?
Seven states in the U.S. formally recognize April as Confederate History Month, but, why? There’s no “Union History Month.” We still learn about the Civil War and the Confederacy in our history classes, so why dedicate an entire month to the history of a country that no longer exists? In a time such as […]
How comfortable have we gotten during the pandemic?
After spending nearly a year between lockdowns and quarantines, many cities and states have given up on restricting their citizens. At this point, it has become largely “at your own risk.” While many places still strongly suggest the usage of masks, they do not require them nor do they regulate the number of people entering […]
The new Beanie Babies: The Squishmallow craze
If you’ve visited a Walmart, Target, Five Below or Walgreens within the last six months, chances are you’ve seen one of many plush toys that are available in countless different sizes, styles, colors and patterns: a Squishmallow. What makes these stuffed animals different from a typical teddy bear are the prices, personalities and their quality. […]
Spilling the tea on how to get into tea
Much like coffee, tea can be a bit overwhelming to get into. It’s not as simple as going into a tea shop, pointing at a random item on the menu and hoping you enjoy it. To avoid wasting money at expensive tea shops, you can go to a supermarket and buy different types of tea […]