Midterms are a tough time in the semester for every student, but a major cause of concern most people fail to recognize is burnout after exams. After all the stress from midterms accumulates, many students lose the motivation to keep up with classes and work after finishing the exams. As such, it is important to keep tips in mind to avoid this burnout and stay strong […]
Author: Rick Esner
Social media is not meant for humans
This generation of traditional college students are, essentially, the first to have been raised on social media. You could debate that the Myspace era counted as social media, but it is nowhere similar to the current realm of social media. When the social media boom occurred, current college students were at the perfect age where they were old enough to remember the world before social media, but young enough to become fully encompassed in the […]
News briefs
Halloqueen drag show On Oct. 25 the Diversity Student Council as a part of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Office will host a drag show and student drag costume contest in the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing and Visual Arts Center. The show starts at 6 p.m. and will feature performances by South Florida drag queens. Students interested in the drag costume contest can register to enter through Sharkhub with […]
Out of the shark zone – 10/19
Former MLB player missing remains The remains of Doug Slaten, a former pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who died in 2012 at the age of 36 are missing. Before Slaten’s passing, his wife, Nikki Frederick, and himself moved to a house in Burlington Kentucky, where they proceeded to bury Slaten’s ashes in the yard. However, in January construction began on a lot next to Frederick’s home, where due to improper shoring and deep digging the […]
The female revenge genre is overrated
From the late 1970s through the 1980s, the horror movie industry produced arguably the most impactful and memorable titles in the genre. From “Halloween” to “Friday the 13th,” these slasher films defined the horror genre and changed the movie industry forever. A large majority of these acclaimed films follow the well-used final girl trope. This reoccurring theme follows the main character, usually a young adult or teen woman, surviving and escaping whatever threat the […]
Seriously kidding: The cats take over
The following is a satirical piece, meaning that this piece is full of humor, exaggeration, irony and other techniques to create a ridiculous story. This piece is purely entertaining and not meant to be taken seriously under any circumstances. This piece does not reflect the views of the writer, Nova Southeastern University or The Current […]
Halloween Horror Nights 2021 experience
Halloween Horror Nights is an annual event held by Universal Studios starting in September and runs through the end of October. With one of several nationwide locations located in Orlando, it is a common experience for Florida college students to visit the theme park for the Halloween season. This year HHN is celebrating its 30th anniversary, with the slogan, “Never go alone.” While this was my first time going to […]
Mask requirement update at NSU
Announced via email on Oct. 7, NSU no longer requires face coverings for all undergraduate, graduate and professional students on all campuses, with the exception that masks must be worn by everyone in academic classrooms. Originally it was announced that if NSU reaches a 70% vaccination rate across campuses that the requirement for face coverings would end. However, as stated in the email sent to students, Florida […]
Artists’ books and their impact
The term artist’s book, or altered book, refers to a specific medium of artistic expression which utilizes different aspects of books as inspiration. This often overlooked medium is not only interesting for the eye but has been impactful in various societies and movements throughout history into the present day. Simply put, an artist’s book is a work of art […]
International Tidings – 10/5
UN announced Ethiopia has no right to expel UN officials Ethiopia announced last Thursday that seven U.N. officials have 72 hours to leave the country after being accused of meddling in the country’s affairs, according to the Associated Press. The U.N. went on to inform Ethiopia the following day that it has no legal right to expel the officials. This information comes as pressure grows in […]