More than just a song title by the infamous Bob Marley, buffalo soldiers are commemorated on July 28 for their service. Buffalo soldiers were African American soldiers in the 19th century who served mainly on the Western frontier of the American Civil War. After Congress passed the Army Organization Act in 1866, six all-black cavalry […]

World Conservation Day is observed annually on July 28. Given the pandemic has been keeping us home, nature has gotten a break from the tourism and littering that humans bring. However, as the country reopens and more of us go out into the world, it’s important to remember to take care of our planet. World […]

July is Minority Mental Health Month, and with NSU’s diverse population, it’s important to recognize how minorities’ mental health is affected. As stated on the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) website, “Mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity. Anyone can experience the challenges of mental illness regardless of […]

When granted the opportunity to watch the movie “Mighty Oak” on Paramount’s Digital Screener Platform, given my love and passion for music, I felt so grateful. Having watched tons of music films before, like “Rock of Ages,” “Mamma Mia,” “Valley Girls” and more, I was excited to see what “Mighty Oak” would bring to the […]

If you’re someone who easily sweats the small stuff, it’s possible you’ve been told to just, “Let it go.” However unhelpful that phrase might have felt at the time, the truth is, whoever said it had a point regardless if they realized it or not. According to Jen Sincore, a counselor at the NSU Center […]

In 2005, NSU’s mascot, previously a knight, was changed to a shark. More specifically, a mako shark, and thus, was the birth of Razor. Seen dancing around campus, riding his scooter and motivating the crowds at games, athletic events and student activities, Razor is proof to show that we, as Sharks, should not find sharks […]

It’s summertime, and while we may not be able to indulge in our usual summer activities, we can still find many ways to combat that summertime sadness and boredom. July is National Anti-Boredom Month because, according to the National Day Calendar, “After July 4th, there’s not much going on and it’s the hotter part of […]

Ice cream is a delicacy that not only cools you down in the South Florida heat, but also is a sweet treat that can make any occasion better. In recent years, different studies in countries like Japan, India and the U.S. have discovered that eating ice cream for breakfast is beneficial not only for your […]

The art of being mindful has been receiving the recognition it deserves in the last few years. According to Mindful, a nonprofit organization, mindfulness is defined as “the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.” […]

Personally, music has always had an impact on me, regardless of genre, style and artist. As an artist myself, I know the hard work and dedication that goes into making just one song perfect and ready for listeners’ ears. Given the opportunity to interview up and coming artist Brave on his latest single “Lost and […]