Sept. 22 marks the National Environmental Education Foundation’s (NEEF) 25th annual National Public Lands Day, the largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands. NPLD is also a “fee-free day” according to NEEF’s website, meaning national parks and other public lands will waive their entrance fee. Federal agencies that take part in NPLD include the Bureau […]
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NSU’s branch of the AAUW to hold events in support of gender equity
NSU’s branch of the American Association of University Women, or the AAUW, will hold events and meetings beginning Wednesday, Sept. 12, in the DeSantis Atrium from 12-1. Students and professional men and women will have the opportunity to come and learn about what the AAUW is doing on NSU’s campus, as well as get involved […]
NSU names first Chief of Staff
NSU has named Terry Mularkey the first chief of staff for the university. Mularkey has been with NSU since 2014 as the Executive Director for Development and Community Relations. In his role, he lead fundraising efforts for the university, as well as the Realizing Potential campaign, which surpassed its $250 million goal last January, three […]
Growing an indoor garden for beginners
Plants are the perfect addition to any home— they promote healthier air quality, brighten up your space and give you something to take care of. In honor of national indoor plant week, here are a few tips for growing a green thumb and keeping plants alive and well in the residence halls. Know the basics […]
Soundbite: “Nation of Two” by Vance Joy
When most people hear the name Vance Joy, a stage name of Australian musician, James Gabriel Wanderson Keogh, the immediately think of his smash hit, “Riptide,” from his 2013 album, “God Loves You When You’re Dancing.” Since then, he had released one album in 2014, titled “Dream Your Life Away,” with popular songs “Georgia” and […]
Celebrate Fall with these healthy festive foods
With autumn coming right around the corner, it’s easy to fall into the trap that is everything pumpkin spiced. Unfortunately, many of these themed treats are usually calorie, fat and sugar-laden. Try some of these healthier alternatives for a refreshing departure from the usual vibrant orange junk foods. Celestial Tea’s Fireside Vanilla Spice When pumpkin […]
What to look for before you get a piercing
Untraditional body and facial piercings have been popping up more and more in trendy magazines and listicles recently. Whether you’re looking for a bold ring or a dainty stud, piercings can be a great way to express your personal style in a mostly non-permanent fashion. But before you hop on the bandwagon, here are a […]
Places to Gill out: Pho 79
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. Take a departure from the usual coffee shop or fast food restaurant and head over to Pho […]
Should I be scared of the Supervolcano?
Recently in the news, a number of articles and images have been circulating regarding Yellowstone National Park’s “supervolcano” Yellowstone Caldera, and its possible eruption. The volcano hasn’t erupted in quite a long time— the most recent being 664,000 years ago. To get a handle on how large the volcano is, according to Vox, it’s estimated […]
NSU’s food court gets a fresh new image
Beginning in August, NSU unveiled a new food court for students and staff of the university. Breaking away from the former pay-per-plate style of dining, the new set up allows students the option to purchase an “all you care to eat” swipe during specific, designated times each day for $10.50. The change came after NSU’s […]