For anyone that knows me, since I got my first tattoo, I’ve loved getting inked. Putting meaningful, beautiful art on my body has been a way for me to not only express myself, but also remind me of the things I love and value about myself. For me, tattoos are a beautiful representation of self […]
Author: Flor Mireles
Gill Out: Leafy
Leafy $$ 641 NW 100th Pl Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm Monday-Sunday (Closed on Tuesdays) Leafy is an eco-friendly, vegetarian-friendly and gluten-free friendly authentic Vietnamese restaurant 15 minutes south of NSU that mixes in Asian fusion and specializes in aesthetic drinks and exotic dishes. Mainly, Leafy is known for the […]
“Imploding the Mirage” by The Killers
Picture this: a little girl out on a boating day with her family. While she doesn’t have a phone, she grabs her mom’s and plays her favorite song on repeat until someone calls her out for having listened to the same song over and over again. The song is “Human” by The Killers and […]
Put some coconut oil on it
Sept. 2 marks World Coconut Day, and when I think of coconuts, I automatically think of coconut oil. Coconut oil offers a tremendous amount of health benefits in a wide variety of ways. If you’ve ever watched “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” instead of putting Windex on everything, just put some coconut oil on it. […]
On the bench UFC: is more than a sport, it is an art and it’s kept us through COVID-19
While games and sporting events have been put on hold due to the pandemic, Dana White, the President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has done everything in his power to keep UFC fights occurring. Given this is really the only sport that I consistently watch, I am more than grateful to say that my […]
Is there such a thing as bad poetry?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this goes for everything. With meaning created by the individual, what may mean the world to one person, may mean nothing to another. As an artist, I try to see the beauty and art in everything around me. As a poet, while I’m drawn to a […]
Being fully remote as a commuter has been a blessing
As I begin my senior year, it’s still strange to accept that, instead of waking up extra early, getting in my car, driving for an hour and attending class, I am completing my degree online. While this is strange and wouldn’t have happened if not for a pandemic, I am grateful. NSU’s decision to […]
On the Bench: Is it time to kiss kiss cams goodbye?
Perhaps depending on your relationship status or your personality, you either hope to get put on a kiss cam at a sporting event… or you’ll be dreading the moment you begin to hear Sixpence None The Richer’s “Kiss Me” playing over the speakers. Kiss cams have been around since the early 1980s, where it was […]
Honoring our U.S. Coast Guards
On Aug. 4, the U.S. celebrates its U.S. Coast Guards with their own special day. While the Coast Guard still participates in Armed Forces Day and Armed Forces Week, unlike any other military branch, they have their own individual day to commemorate the founding of the U.S. Coast Guard as the Revenue Marine in 1790. […]
Letter from the summer editor
Just like that, time has flown and we near the end of summer. While this summer has been unlike the rest, we have also felt a stronger sense of community and togetherness with everyone around us, near or far. With the fall semester right around the corner, The Current wants to remind readers, students and […]