What is “zero waste?” As people become increasingly globally aware, more attention is being paid to the impacts our daily habits can have on the environment. According to the Grassroots Recycling Network, “Zero Waste maximizes recycling, minimizes waste, reduces consumption and ensures that products are made to be reused, repaired or recycled back into nature […]
Author: Madelyn Rinka
NSU to host final Grad Fest of 2018
NSU is hosting its final Grad Fest before the 2018 Spring Commencement on April 26, from noon-6 p.m. in the Shark Store at the Don Taft University Center. Held every year, the event is a way for students to celebrate their success upon nearing graduation, and gather all their essentials in one place, from regalia […]
Environmental Art Festival to be held at the MEEC
On Saturday, April 21, NSU’s Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography will host an Environmental Art Festival in collaboration with the Marine Environmental Education Center (MEEC), Free Our Seas, Broward County Parks and Recreation and the City of Hollywood, Florida. The event will be held at The Carpenter House from 12-5 p.m. Beforehand, the […]
Why do we celebrate Earth Day?
Most people remember celebrating Earth Day in elementary school — from the erupting baking soda and vinegar volcanoes to sprouting pea plants on a windowsill, it seemed more like a day for crafts and fun experiments than about recycling. Beyond that, however, Earth Day holds a much deeper significance that many people don’t fully understand. […]
Staying safe while flying solo
Almost everyone wishes to see more of the world — from the lure of faraway lands to the thrill of adventures abroad, it’s easy to understand why. Plenty of things can hold you back, however, whether it’s money, time or a number of other aspects. Even if you do have the budget and vacation days […]
Our selfishness is ruining our planet
April 22 is Earth Day, which is important for several reasons. For many, the sole purpose of this day is to seemingly remind them about the harmful impacts a variety of practices can have on their health. From sensationalized advertisements about cancer-causing pollutants, to statistics about food waste and crops dying, a lot of what […]
Student organizations running into problems reserving space on campus
NSU students, particularly those involved as members or in executive positions in organizations, have expressed their concern over the space available for reservation to hold events, activities and meetings on campus. Due to limited room availability at certain times in the day, some organizations have had trouble finding space when they requested it. Alex Lopez, […]
NSU implements new self-selection system for housing
Students have criticized the functionality and efficiency of the housing process in the past, and as a result NSU implemented a new system this semester for students to select their housing assignments, versus the traditional process of giving housing their preferences and hoping that they receive their first choice. Aarika Camp, associate dean of student […]
Behind the names of NSU’s buildings and colleges
Every day, NSU students walk into buildings adorned with the names of people they don’t know much about. To understand more of the university’s unique history, here’s a bit of information about just a few of the benefactors that our colleges and buildings are named after. Steve and Madelaine Halmos of Halmos College of Natural […]
Unspoken rules about movie theater etiquette finally spoken
Whether you’re an occasional movie-goer or practically a seasoned film critic, there’s a set of unspoken rules that you should follow while at a theater. For those among us who might need a little more help on their movie-going etiquette, here’s some explicit expectations most people around you have when you enter a theater. Give […]