Researchers at NSU’s Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine were awarded a federal contract with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to research “COVID long haulers,” or individuals who have not fully recovered several weeks after contracting COVID-19. According to a press release from NSU News, NSU is the only institution to receive this contract, which […]
Author: Madelyn Rinka
What you need to know to vote today
Tuesday, Nov. 3, is the last day to vote in the 2020 presidential election. For “everything you need to vote,” including election deadlines, dates and rules by state, visit Vote.org. Additionally, for information specifically regarding how to find your polling place, regardless of whether or not you are currently living in Florida, visit Vote.org’s polling […]
COVID-19 Update: New cases on campus
Between the new BlendFlex model, classroom capacities, limited gathering sizes and masks covering the faces of every Shark, it’s hard to miss the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on NSU. As of Oct. 22, there were three residential students with active COVID-19 cases at NSU. The cases were reported in Mako Hall, according to […]
COVID-19 in the news: Understanding viruses
Since early 2020, COVID-19 has been on the front page of news outlets across the globe, and for good reason. As of Oct. 11, the disease has cumulatively infected 37,109,851 individuals worldwide and caused over one million deaths, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Oct. 12 weekly epidemiological update. Mark Cayabyab, associate professor […]
Mark your calendars — Important dates for the 2020-2021 academic year
In two emails sent to NSU students on Sept. 16 and Oct. 9, the Office of the President detailed updates and reminders pertaining to the university’s 2020-2021 academic year schedule. As listed below, here are important dates to save for the fall and winter semesters. Registration for Winter 2021 semester courses: Monday, Oct. 26; […]
“Doing the right thing:” COVID-19 Update
Between the new BlendFlex model, classroom capacities, limited gathering sizes and masks covering the faces of every Shark, it’s hard to miss the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on NSU. As of Oct. 3, NSU did not currently have any confirmed COVID-19 cases or quarantines within the residential halls or among any undergraduate professors. […]
Week 6: COVID-19 update at NSU
Between the new BlendFlex model, classroom capacities, limited gathering sizes and masks covering the faces of every Shark, it’s hard to miss the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on NSU. As we head into our sixth week of classes, NSU continues to monitor the effects of COVID-19 on campus. As of Friday, Sept. 18, […]
Seasick of pollution? How to do your part to protect our oceans
One of the best perks of living in sunny South Florida is our proximity to the beach. Whether it’s spending a day with friends on the sand, catching the sunrise over the waves or taking a dive at some nearby reefs, there’s countless ways to take advantage of this resource. Unfortunately, some people forget […]
Bee-hind the honey: our pollinators’ declining population
Student Media staff members Madelyn Rinka and Erin Cowan visited NSU’s apiary to speak with Venkatesh Shanbhag, a professor in the department of chemistry and physics. Shanbhag oversees the apiary and helps the honeybee population on campus by moving colonies that would otherwise be exterminated to rescue boxes. “Save the bees.” The […]
The impacts of COVID-19 on our campus
Between the new BlendFlex model, classroom capacities, limited gathering sizes and masks covering the faces of every Shark, it’s hard to miss the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on NSU. As the university begins its fourth week of the fall semester, the community has been operating under new guidelines and recommendations since the […]