There’s an old saying that goes, “Give a man some vegetables, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man how to grow a vegetable garden, and you feed his whole family for life.” With the current state the world is in, now is as good a time as ever to start eating healthy […]
Author: Flor Mireles
Staying Positive Amidst A Pandemic
COVID-19 has truly affected all of us. In the midst of all the current negative news and occurrences, it is difficult to try and stay positive. Yet, staying positive is extremely important, especially for your mental health. Yes, things are different, but even in all this darkness, it is still possible to find a light. […]
Letter from the summer editor | May 12, 2020
While this summer may be a bit different from our typical summers, it is important to maintain some type of normal in our day to day and keep a sense of community. Because of this, The Current has decided to bring you a summer edition of the paper to keep your days entertained and provide […]
How to keep your mind active in summer
While we may be more inclined (or obligated) to stay inside right now, classes have ended and summertime has officially begun. This is the time to unwind and relax from all the stress that can come with school, and while unwinding and relaxing is much needed, it is still important to keep the mind fresh […]
Current Events: May 12, 2020
NSU will open residence halls and resume in-person classes for Fall 2020 On Friday, May 1, President Hanbury announced to the NSU community of the university’s plans to reopen residence halls and resume in-person classes for the Fall 2020 semester. While the decision is subject to the CDC, local government directives, and Governor of […]
Water your thoughts: The freedom of information state
We truly are the meme state. Most articles that mention Florida start out with, “Florida Man…,” followed by whatever asinine or insane act this Florida man did. Florida hasn’t been taken seriously since the hanging chad — the old voting system where you would poke holes in the voting sheet to show who you […]
Don’t stress midterms, meditate instead
With midterms week in full swing, it’s easy to let the stress of studying for multiple exams get to you. With meditation becoming a more common practice, meditating during midterms week not only reduces the stress you’re facing, but also helps you prepare and be more mindful of your exams. For those who do […]
What does your birthstone reveal?
The American Gem Society believes that the origin of birthstones date back to “the breastplate of Aaron which contained twelve gemstones representing the twelve tribes of Israel.” While birthstones have a place in many traditions and belief systems, typically arranged by month, they are said to hold secrets and legends about oneself. Keep reading to […]
Water your thoughts: Don’t cry over spilled milk
Despite living in a modern and digitized era, we have yet discover a method of time travel to go into the past and fix our mistakes. Despite the regret, guilt and wretchedness that can come with realizing our wrongs and not being able to fix them, the best thing to do is simply accept what […]
Soundbite: “A Different Kind of Human” by AURORA
I stumbled upon AURORA my junior year of high school with the song, “Running with the Wolves.” To this day, the song is a power anthem for me with its message of freedom and nature. Aurora Aksnes, known mononymously as AURORA, is a Norwegian singer-songwriter and record producer, who — like the title of […]