As of Oct. 8, the Supreme Court reviewed three cases that will decide whether employers can legally discriminate against individuals based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. All of the cases stem from LGBTQ+ people who have lost their jobs because of their gender identity or sexual orientation, and depending on the Court’s eventual […]
Author: Kelsey Bruce
Volunteer Off-Campus
Volunteering is a great way to expand your horizons and you learn much through doing so. Finding opportunities related to your career can help you develop relevant skills and further prepare you for graduate or professional school. While there are great volunteer opportunities on campus through different organizations, it’s always worthwhile to venture out of […]
We need to reform the American police force
On Oct. 12, Atatiana Jefferson, a black woman living in Fort Worth, Texas, was murdered by a white police officer, Aaron Dean. According to CBS news, a concerned neighbor called a non-emergency line requesting a wellness check, and officers arrived to respond to an “open structure” call. Whilst performing a perimeter check, Dean saw a […]
Chase the Halloween spirit through “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”
It’s spooky season, and that means all things that go bump in the night are coming out to boogie. Where’s that party at? The Hellmouth of course, located in Sunnydale, California. In “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” lore, it’s said that demons and vampires really prefer to take Halloween off — after all, it can be […]
Bullying Awareness Month
We talk a lot about respect and personal connections, but often we fail to talk about what happens when people refuse to be a part of that. Amongst other things, October is a time to reflect on how we treat the people around us and how maltreatment negatively affects others. Specifically, it’s a time to […]
Happy! on view at NSU Art Museum
On Friday, Oct. 27, the NSU Art Museum will hold an exhibition opening for “Happy!,” curated by museum director Bonnie Clearwater. The exhibition will house a multitude of contemporary works ranging from 1938 to today that aim to affect viewers’ emotions. Artists involved in the exhibition include Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Alma Thomas, Yayoi Kusama, […]
Crying in public is punk rock
We have all probably averted eye contact with a person who was sobbing in a public place, like a coffee shop or restaurant. We’ve also probably all been that person and honestly there’s no shame in that. Crying is a cathartic experience, and when there’s a lot going on in your life, it can feel […]
“Lift the Mask” on mental illness
Mental health advocacy organization, The Quell Foundation, along with NSU’s Marriage and Family Therapy Department will screen the documentary “Lift the Mask: Portraits of Life with Mental Illness” on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 6 – 8 p.m. The screening will take place at the Knight Auditorium in the Huizenga School of Business, and participants from […]
Halloween is Now
It’s really never a bad time to have fun and do what makes you happy, which means you can start celebrating holidays whenever you want. If you want to carve out jack o’lanterns in mid-September, then you can absolutely do that. If stores are putting out decorations, and you want to buy every single […]
Trick questions are a sure-fire way to maximize student stress
As the semester rolls on, everyone has spent a little more time testing and a lot more time stressing about testing. After all, it’s just awesome to know that you could spend hours learning material inside-out, only to fail a test where the professor decided the best way to test your knowledge of specific subject […]