Florida is a state widely known for its numerous and voracious invasive species that you can see anywhere you look. Even on and around NSU’s own campus, you can find many different invasive species. Here are some facts about some of the most prominent invasive species, along with some suggestions for Florida residents on how […]
Author: Laurel Gallaudet
“Emotional support animals” — quotations necessary
I love dogs. I mean, who doesn’t? I love cats, and bunnies and hedgehogs. I just love animals. I miss having my own dog sleep with me every night or having an animal to support me when times are rough. So, when I heard about being able to qualify your animals as “emotional support animals” […]
On the bench – What did hockey do to Florida?
Oh, Florida. I love you for a number of reasons: the numerous beaches, the countless parties, the endless wilderness and the…cheap hockey tickets? As any person who follows hockey would know, Florida’s teams aren’t exactly the best (although the Tampa Bay Lightning is first in the league right now, not sure how). This translates to […]
Staying local for spring break
Going home or on vacation for spring break is a fun, appealing idea, but if you don’t have the means or the money, there are plenty of activities to do in and around Davie and NSU. Check out some of these fun events open to everyone. Pop-up Cat Café Mar. 3 | Ft. Lauderdale | […]
This week in sports history, Feb. 19, 2019
February 19 Team USA trashes their rooms at 1998 Winter Olympics (1998) US Olympic hockey team destroyed their rooms at the Winter Games in Nagano, Japan after their upsetting loss to the Czechs in the first round. Since 1998 was the first year for the NHL to allow its players to compete in the Olympics, […]
The Arctic: a new frontier
The Arctic is viewed by many as a pristine, untouched world of ice, snow and polar bears; however, in recent years, this image has become farther and farther from the truth as more countries vie for a shot at the multitudes of untapped resources lying beneath the Arctic ice. Geological surveys suggest that the Arctic […]
Textbook and homework costs
Here at NSU, we’re relatively lucky when it comes to textbooks. Ask anyone who’s been here longer than a semester, and they’ll be able to tell you that, when taking a class here, it’s always best to wait until after the first class to buy or rent the textbook. The reason? Many professors end up […]
Sharks and Service recap and future opportunities
Registration for the 2019 Sharks and Service (SAS) Spring Service trip to Macon, GA is open. Students will work with an organization called “Rebuilding Macon” to assist in placing accommodations in people’s houses for those who need it. This includes wheelchair ramps, wider doors, safer steps and other accommodations for those in need. Previously, on […]
The nature of Santa Claus
With the holiday season right around the corner, if we’re already breaking out the hot chocolate and the candy canes we may as well bring up the man of the hour: Santa Claus! The idea of Santa has been around for as long as most of us can remember. That warm smile, that jolly laugh […]
Going Home for the Holidays
Once you’ve been living away from your parents’ watchful eyes for a while or you’ve gotten used to the layout of a new town, it can be very strange going home and returning to the way things were before you went off to college far away. Even if your “far away” was a grand total […]