The third annual Women Empower Expo (WEX) will take place on Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. The event will bring together thousands of female leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, executives and industry leaders to collaborate and learn. The event has taken place in Fort Lauderdale and Washington […]
Author: Madelyn Rinka
Not-so-scary movies that won’t keep you up at night
Do you want to celebrate the spooky season with movies and television shows, but don’t want to risk a good night’s sleep, your ability to look in a mirror after dark or your trust in corn fields? Then this list is for you— have a chill night in and watch some of these flicks. Hocus […]
The history of Halloween
Most people know that Halloween falls on Oct. 31 of every year. The season is celebrated with trick or treating, cute (or scandalous) costumes, candy, scary movies and haunted houses. What most people don’t completely understand, however, is the history behind this haunted holiday. According to History, Halloween’s origins date back to the Celts, who […]
NSU student recognized at Florida Blue Health Innovation competition
Fiorella Marquez, a graduate student in NSU’s clinical mental health counselling program, beat out students from across the state and won a prize at the Florida Blue Health Innovation competition on Oct. 10. Marquez was the only student from NSU who was selected to compete in the Finals at the GuideWell Innovation Center in Orlando. […]
NSU to host The Expo 2018: Navigating Your Journey
On Saturday, Oct. 27, NSU will host The Expo 2018, a celebration of people with disabilities in South Florida. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center, the Noël P. Brown Sports Center and the Alvin Sherman Library. This year’s theme is Navigating Your Journey. According […]
Trunk or Treat provides safe Halloween fun for the community
NSU’s Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement (SLCE) will put on Trunk or Treat 2018. The event will be held at the Alvin Sherman Library North Circle on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.. The event, which the SLCE office has planned with various other departments for the past three years, promises a safe […]
Animal Byproducts
Animal byproducts can be found in almost anything. From marshmallows and candy bars to lipstick and soap, it’s difficult to get around them. If you’re avoiding animal products, whether it’s because you’re a vegan, vegetarian, religious beliefs or any other reason, here are a few animal byproducts and where they’re frequently found in everyday products. […]
Stop saying “but you don’t look sick”
Everyone has seen it or heard someone make the comment. Whether it’s a seemingly healthy person taking a handicapped parking spot or the front seat on the bus, it’s rare not to hear someone whisper “they’re not even sick.” According to Disabled World, it is estimated that “96 percent of people with chronic medical conditions […]
Gill Out: Ann’s Florist and Coffee Bar
NSU is a unique and lively campus, but that doesn’t mean that Sharks can’t band together and take an afternoon to explore the South Florida area — even if that just means finding a quaint place to study. There’s something so relaxing about sitting in a little cafe, sipping on a freshly brewed cup of […]
Book Shell-f: “Lab Girl” by Hope Jahren
Hope Jahren’s memoir, “Lab Girl,” is an incredibly honest telling of a woman finding her way in her field, her friendships and her life. Throughout the book, Jahren speaks candidly about working in a male-dominated profession, non-romantic bonds, mental health, being pregnant as a professional woman and much more. The intimate story-telling she uses to […]