The ArtSage Alliance — operated by Venetian Arts Society, John Knox Village and NSU — is bringing in a special treat Feb. 1 by name of Katreese Barnes. ArtSage is hosting a reception at 6 p.m., the main event at 7 p.m., and guests have the opportunity to meet and greet at 8:15 p.m. Barnes […]
Author: Kelsey Bruce
Konmari your life
Japanese organizing expert Marie Kondo released a book in 2014 that has not only helped people clean their homes but detox their lives in general. Instead of targeting quantity or retail worth of a person’s possessions, her Konmari method focuses on what positive emotional significance items bring to a person’s life. As Kondo shares on […]
Don’t flush your razor — flush your toxic masculinity
Too often, we discuss the ills of our society without acknowledging that social issues are not caused by pariahs living in isolation — instead, they stem from the people that make up society. To make any progress on these issues and shape the world into a kinder place, we must create a culture of accountability. […]
Stalking awareness month: what you should know
Now more than ever, discussion of gender-based violence is prominent in our society. It’s safe to say most people want safety and respect for themselves and their loved ones, but everyday, more violence and assault survivors come forward to remind us that we are not all safe. Their words show that we still must work […]
Frankly, you’re not fooling me
Sexual predator and actor Kevin Spacey recently posted a calculated video with clear intentions to undermine his victims’ narratives and cast doubt on the immorality of his previous acts of sexual harassment and sexual assault. In the video, entitled “Let Me Be Frank,” Spacey evokes his previous “House of Cards” character Francis Underwood, but that […]
Roll the dice, get your bra size
Anyone who has had to buy a bra knows that it can be a painful experience. From feeling self-conscious about your body to going home empty-handed, finding the perfect fit can be hard. To add to that, bra sizes aren’t standardized, so your bra size at one store might be totally different from a bra […]
Revamp your room
With all the complexities of life, it’s easy to get bogged down by clutter — in your work, in your academics and, especially, in your room. Putting off tidying can be tempting when you have so much else to do, but coming home to a cozy environment can make all the difference in your sense […]
NSU Art Museum opens pop-up shop
The NSU Art Museum in downtown Fort Lauderdale opened a pop-up shop in Oct. 2018 as part of their William J. Glackens and Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Affinities and Distinctions exhibit. This exhibit continues until May 19, leaving plenty of time for art connoisseurs and explorers alike to check out the lavishly French-themed shop on the exhibit’s […]
That time I… found my place in the crowd
Identity in college is a tumultuous abstraction for anyone, and I am no exception. But if there are three things I know about myself, they’re that I love music, I love dancing and I don’t do well in crowds. About one year ago, I found a wonderful exception to that last descriptor. During NSU spring […]
People don’t change their stripes
Life is a complex, mysterious force, and its intricacies certainly enact change upon all those who experience it. However, the ways in which people change typically qualify more as development rather than transformation. Simply put, people build upon already-set qualities, refine their advantageous traits and redirect any undesirable personal aspects rather than throwing away previous […]