Strongly committed to conducting classes and activities that are free from sexual discrimination and misconduct, NSU has complied with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and developed its own Title IX team. NSU’s Title IX strives to prevent or assist students to resolve any type of sexual harassment, violence and relationship struggles. […]
Author: Linh Tran
Be a sharp shark during spring break
Spring break is right around the corner — a time for relaxation, refreshing your energy for the remaining half of the semester and enjoying the beauty of nature. While the break is only a week long, it may be long enough to make us feel somewhat uneasy when returning to a regular busy school day. […]
That Time I… Fell in love with the NSU Shark Shuttles
NSU students tend to have negative impressions of the university’s shuttles. “You live in Rolling Hills? It must be painful to take the shuttle back and forth every day,” is the most common comment I receive when people find out what dorm building I live in. I usually respond with a smile, saying “It is […]
Countdown to NSU’s 17th Annual CommunityFes
On Saturday, Feb. 8, NSU’s 17th annual CommunityFest will be held around Gold Circle Lake at NSU’s Davie/Fort Lauderdale campus from noon to 4 p.m. This carnival-inspired festival is a celebration of NSU family, pride and spirit that connects students, families and staff with local businesses and organizations. Attracting more than 5,000 participants each year, […]
NSU’s Symbolic Sculptures and Art
Spending so much time on campus, it’s easy to lose sight of things we see often.We’re so preoccupied with personal concerns that we’re not aware of our surroundings. The sculptures around campus are art that we forget to appreciate. They’re the embodiment of the school, and therefore they deserve some admiration. The Shark Fountain […]
Tackling climate change as college students
While the industrial civilization has been crucially shaping the world we live in, the continuing threat of climate change caused by environmentally harmful substances and industrialized lifestyles is incontrovertible and remains a hot button issue. Just in 2019 alone, the world panicked over the record burnings of the Amazon rainforest. These events indeed present an […]
In the midst of LGBTQ History Month – How does the sky look, transgender students?
I met a on a beautiful day in fall. Shyness and some insecurity were distinctly shown on his bright face and I wondered when was the last time someone sat down and talked to him about gender identity. On official documents authorized by NSU, A always fills out a preferred name he created for himself […]