September is recognized as National Potato Month, and given potatoes are delicious in so many ways, here are some ways to incorporate potatoes into your day every day this month. Breakfast potatoes We’ve all enjoyed our share of potatoes for breakfast, whether they be in the form of hashbrowns, home fries or in our […]
Author: Farhan Shaban
Mulan: the girl who brought honor to her family
Mulan, the live action remake of a classic Disney movie, was supposed to be released in theaters this spring. However due to the pandemic, the Walt Disney Company presented the feature film on their streaming service, Disney+, with premier access for an extra $29.99. Going into this film, I didn’t want to expect much […]
Offshore Calender (Sept. 8 – 14)
LGBTQ+ Mindfulness session September 9 | 6:00 p.m. Online Keeping It Fresh: Humpday Comedy September 9 | 8:00 p.m. Online Fashion Illustration: Virtual Masterclass with Gladys Perint Palmer September 10 | 1:30 p.m. Online Free virtual tour of Grand Canyon National Park September 10 | 3:00 p.m. Online Baking with Our […]
Offshore Calendar August 24th-30th
Virtual Dance Club With Black Diamond Ballroom Dance Company August 24 | 8:30 p.m. SocietyX Virtual: Art Therapy with Lya Pouleyy August 25 | 11:00 a.m. No Pants Comedy August 25 | 10:00 p.m. The Forged and the Filched: Mysteries of the Art World With Atlas Obscura August 26 | 7:00 p.m. […]
LGBTQ+ focus in the film industry
Historically, LGBTQ+ representation in blockbuster films has been flawed. Film studios view the inclusivity of the community as a political statement rather than a stand for social equality. Widely received media has overplayed their negative depictions of coming out, transitioning and mental health in the community. Nowadays, it is hard to know which pieces of […]
Celebrate Pride from Home
Pride month is when the world comes together and celebrates expressing themselves for who they truly are. This year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pride plans have been either moved or transitioned to virtual events. Now, LGBTQ+ individuals and allies can join together and celebrate all over the world. Here are some Pride events […]
Getting to know SoFlo
Davie NSU main campus Tower Shops Natural areas & parks Westfield Mall Walmart & Target Dania Beach Dania Beach & Pier NSU’s oceanographic campus (OC) Von D. Mizell and Eula Johnson State Park Natural areas & parks Wilton Manors Shopping Restaurants & cafes Fort Lauderdale NSU Art Museum Downtown Fort Lauderdale Las Olas Boulevard Fort […]
Are midterms actually useful?
The purpose of midterms is to evaluate where students are at the halfway mark through the course. I can understand how professors think midterms are a reasonable way to judge the performance of the students and ensure that they are learning properly, but, midterms have no real benefit to students and only add more stress […]
StoryFest 2020
On Sunday, March 8, the NSU Alvin Sherman Library will put on its eighth annual StoryFest. Taking place from 11-4 p.m., StoryFest engages young readers in the world of reading by providing entertaining interactions and visuals to bring reading to a whole other level. Meagan Albright, the youth services librarian in the Alvin Sherman […]
Your vote is your voice
Voting season in Florida is right around the corner, with the Presidential Preference Primary election being held on March 17, Primary on Aug. 18 and the General Election on Nov. 3, according to the Florida Division of Elections. In an effort to get more college students registered and involved in the voting process, Engage Miami, […]