2018 was a great time to be a Shark. Take a look at some of The Current’s biggest news stories from last year- we can’t wait to see what 2019 has in store for NSU. NSU works to revamp the residential experience After welcoming a large incoming class in Aug. 2017, NSU announced that the […]
Author: Madelyn Rinka
Soundbite: HOAX
HOAX is an indie band from Long Island, NY. Their vibe is something between groovy pop, “the sound of beautiful sadness” and 70s-esque jams; it’s heavy on head-bopping drum beats and melodic chimes. HOAX is comprised of members Mike Raj (lead vocals and guitar), Frantz Cesar (bass), Paul Brower and Kevin Lopez (guitar) and Jacob […]
Pump up playlist
Everyone needs something to hype them up before a workout, a test or just getting themselves out of bed every once in a while. Pump yourself up and feel like you own the place with this playlist. “No Roots” by Alice Merton “Way Down We Go” by Kaleo “Feel It Still” by Portugal. The Man […]
A History of the Calendar
Most people know that one day is a full rotation of the earth and a year is a cycle around the sun. Besides that, the common person doesn’t really know that much about the science that essentially rules our lives. Here’s a brief history about time that will make you think twice next time you […]
Songs to listen to with a cup of tea
Whether you’re spending this winter curled up next to a fire while snow falls outside or you’re flattening yourself against an air conditioner, it’s the perfect time to get into some new jams. Put this playlist on your queue for a chill and cozy winter afternoon. “White Winter Hymnal” by Fleet Foxes “Landslide” by Fleetwood […]
Tips for your next road trip
Whether you’re planning a one-day adventure or a cross-country expedition, setting out on a road trip without proper planning can be a recipe for disaster. Take some of these tips to make your next ride one to remember. Plan your route Before departing on your road trip, whether or not you have a final destination […]
Alternative medicine: effective treatment or dangerous advice?
According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 10 percent of Americans suffer from pain every day, and many more experience it intermittently. The opioid public health crisis is not making life easier for those with chronic pain either— doctors are limiting the opioids they prescribe for these conditions due to the increasing rate of […]
Recipes for meatless mondays
Whether you’re trying to cut back on meat for the environment, your health, ethical reasons or because those PETA commercials finally got to you, there’s plenty of benefits to cutting back on the cow— but it can be difficult. Here’s a few recipes that make it easier to eat plant-based once or twice a week. […]
Documentaries for your next educated binge
Everyone loves indulging in taking a day off, hanging in your pajamas, snuggling up with a bowl of junk food and watching some flicks. If you’d like to get educated while you entertain yourself, here are a few documentaries to watch on your next binge. Planet Earth (2006) Themes: animals, ecosystems, the environment Length: around […]
Banned Books: censoring knowledge
Everyone’s heard of them: whether because they have a naughty word, a provocative theme or “adult” actions, book banning isn’t new. Banning texts dates back to the dawns of religions and beyond. But why are books being banned, and should they be? The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom is charged with upholding “the […]