NBA players accused of fraud Eighteen former NBA players have been accused of attempting to defraud the NBA Health and Welfare Benefit Plan. Terrence Williams, Alan Anderson, Anthony Allen, Shannon Brown, William Bynum, Ronald Glen Davis, Christopher Douglas-Roberts, Melvin Ely, Jamario Moon, Darius Miles, Milton Palacio, Ruben Patterson, Eddie Robinson, Gregory Smith, Sebastian Telfair, Charles Watson Jr., Antoine Wright and Anthony Wroten are being charged with defrauding NBA health plan out […]
Author: Jamila Hughes
The extra semester: A guide
Taking an extra semester can occur for several different reasons. It can be caused by not passing a class or not taking a course that causes a delay in a student’s graduation date. Annie Warnimont, edge advisor in the Center for Academic and Professional Success (CAPS), explained the ins and outs of taking an extra semester. Warnimont went over the pros and cons of having […]
News anchor – 10/5
Two former Amazon employees reach settlement deal Emily Cunningham and Maren Costa were fired from their jobs as user experience designers at Amazon after speaking out against the company’s climate and labor policies. NBC News reported that Amazon spokesperson Jose Negrete wrote in an emailed statement, “We have reached a mutual agreement that resolves the legal issues in this […]
International tidings – 9/28
U.S. diplomat in Haiti resigns in light of treatment of Haitians at Texas board According to NBC News, U.S. Special Envoy for Haiti Daniel Foote has resigned after 15,000 Haitian migrants were stopped at the Del Rio, Texas border. Foote shared that he is appalled at the inhumane treatment of Haitians on the boarder. “With deep disappointment and apologies to those seeking crucial changes, I resign from my position as Special Envoy for Haiti, […]
Fall Festivals in Florida
As fall arrives, many may be wondering where they can participate in the seasonal festivals in Florida. Though the weather may not change much, the opportunities do. Florida offers several fall festivals and pumpkin patches that are open for all ages. These festivals include food and activities all exclusive to the fall season and are in person events that will take place with COVID-19 safety regulations monitored. […]
Shark Talent hosts annual showcase
Razor’s Edge Shark Talent will host their annual Shark Showcase on Oct. 1. The event is a talent showcase featuring different genres of the arts, including but not limited to dance, singing and visual art. Nova Southeastern University’s official website describes the Razors Edge Shark Talent program as a, “program is for students who wish to use their artistic gifts to help create a more […]
News Anchor – 9/21
DCCC starts hub to fight against disinformation in the Latino Community The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee started a new online information hub classed “Juntos Together” to aid in the removal of disinformation in the Hispanic community. The hub can be downloaded and features infographics and Gifs in both English and Spanish to be used to repost and share on social media platforms. The content has information about vaccinations including places to get vaccinated for COVID-19. According to NBC news, the hub is […]
Fall of 2021 student visitation policy
Nova Southeastern University’s housing department has recently adjusted their visitation policy for students. As of fall 2021 students are now allowed to host anyone who resides on campus regardless of their assigned residential hall. Last year students who resided on campus were prohibited from hosting students outside of their residential hall in their dorms. This rule also applied to commuter students and any individual who did not attend the university. This […]
International Tidings – 9/14
El Salvador adopts Bitcoin as a national currency According to the New York Times on Sept. 7, El Salvador has become the first country to adopt Bitcoin as a national currency. President Nayib Bukele made the announcement that the country made a purchase totaling to 550 bitcoins. The country has also created an app for its citizens called Chivo Wallet, which once downloaded the government will give $30 worth of […]
News Briefs – 9/14
The Dimensions Dance Theatre coming to the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center Dimensions Dance Theater of Miami, a critically acclaimed ballet company, will perform Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. The performance will be held at the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center at Nova Southeastern University. The performance is contemporary ballet, and their show is entitled “Flying Forward.” Tickets range from $20-$35. Sharks and staff are eligible to receive a discount for $10 off tickets by using the promo code “NSU” when purchasing. Tickets can be purchased at Dimensions Dance Theatre […]