What advice would you give to your freshman self? Madelyn Rinka, graduating co-editor-in-chief If this past year has taught me anything, it’s to learn to expect the unexpected… or maybe not to expect the expected. A lot of freshmen,myself included, tend to have the mindset of “I’ll do it when I’m a senior.” Yet, […]
Author: Flor Mireles
Explore the nature around NSU
The great outdoors are considered great for a reason. Whether you enjoy the outdoors or just need a place to sit and relax, there are tons of nature spots in and around NSU to explore and enjoy. NSU’s own backyard Healing & Medicinal Garden Located behind the Parker building and just west of […]
Celebrating National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month, a celebration meant to mark the importance of poetry in our everyday lives and in society. National Poetry Month was created in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets with the goal of highlighting American poets, encouraging the reading of poems and supporting poetry and poets on a national […]
Gill Out: Puffles
$$ 349 Johnson St Hollywood, FL 33019 NSU is a unique and lively campus, but that doesn’t mean that Sharks can’t band together and take an afternoon to explore the South Florida area — even if that just means finding a quaint place to study. If you’re like me, you’re always on the […]
Beautiful butterflies you can find in South Florida
There are a plethora of butterfly species you can spot when outside in South Florida and plenty of places to see them, from Butterfly World in Coconut Creek to the Wings of the Tropics Butterfly Sanctuary in Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables. Here are just a few to keep an eye out for […]
Spice up your PBJ sandwiches this National PBJ Day
Peanut butter and jelly (PBJ) sandwiches are something many of us have eaten since we were kids. Whether we ate them in school or had them prepared by a parent for snack time, there’s just something about the classic PBJ that is comforting. April 2 marks National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, and there’s no […]
Water your thoughts: Have we become too sensitive?
With the pandemic and the 2020 presidential election, we can all agree on one thing: there’s a divide in our country. While our differences are meant to keep up learning, growing, evolving as a society, they are being used against us. We’ve seen the rise of “cancel culture”. Dozens of individuals and companies either […]
Women’s History Month: A look at female authors who published under male pen names
Today, it is common to see books published by women. In fact, according to NPD, “Women authors were responsible for 42% of unit sales for the top 100 books in the overall print book market in 2019.” However, it was not always like this. Before the 18th and 19th centuries, women had to publish anonymously […]
On The Bench: MMA deserves more credit in the sports world, though it’s an art
Somewhere in the last few years, I have become a big MMA fan, watching UFC, Bellator MMA and even Titan FC fights. I’m not quite sure how it happened, but it did and it’s perhaps the sport I enjoy watching most. With that said, I’m glad to see it getting more coverage, especially with UFC […]
ROCK your valentine with this DIY gift
If you’re anything like me, you’ve got a love for crystals. Coming in a variety of shapes and colors, each crystal also has its own purpose on your spiritual journey. Whether you’re into the metaphysical side of crystals or just think they’re a cool addition to your space, here’s a DIY Valentine’s Day gift you […]