Whether you wanted it or not, many of your classes have been moved online for the duration of this pandemic, at least partially. Luckily, the current era that we live in allows us to remain organized and connected through video communication platforms. NSU uses Canvas and Zoom to simulate what the traditional classroom used to […]
Author: Siena Berardi
Places to Study
Being in college means it’s time to get serious about your study habits. Over the years, I’ve located a few great spots on campus that have gotten me through some important exams, papers and assignments. Whatever your style, there is sure to be a place that fits you and your study habits. Alvin Sherman […]
Athletics
It has been quite a year for the Sharks. Whether you play on a sports team or frequent the RecPlex, there has been a definite difference in how we operate in these current times. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic halting collegiate sports, NSU Athletics still found ways to function in these unprecedented times. With routine testing, […]
Shark Speak: How do you feel NSU has handled the vaccine rollout?
Question: How do you feel NSU has handled the vaccine rollout? “[I] wish they were offering Pfizer. Johnson & Johnson is only 66% effective and Pfizer is 94%,” said Mar, junior psychology major. “I don’t really know. I got the Moderna at Publix due to my health risks,” said Jason Bossert, senior public […]
A pandemic + school = college burnout
This past week, it was announced that a first-year student at Yale commited suicide. Her name was Rachael Shaw-Rosenbaum and she was only 18. At an Ivy league school, you’d expect them to have excellent student health services, but recent tweets from former and current students on Twitter are painting a more dim picture. […]
Get your sweat on with this playlist
Every few weeks, I like to update the playlists I listen to when I exercise. It is essential for me to switch up the music I play so I can avoid getting tired of the same old tracks. Pulling from my multiple exercise playlists, I’ve included both current and not-so-current songs. If your workout routine […]
Trader Joe’s snack combos & quick meals
A fun hobby I developed in the past year is shopping at Trader Joe’s. I usually spend around $30-50 whenever I enter the holy land that is that grocery store. I always start my trip by grabbing a bouquet of flowers at the front and then make my way around the store (a few times). […]
Finding Fitness: The Hot Girl Walk
A few weeks back, while scrolling on Tik Tok, I came across this video by a young woman named Mia. On Tik Tok, her handle is @exactlylikethoseothergirls, and honestly, at first, the title seemed fitting. However, her page is filled with motivational videos, step by steps and other random content. In January, she introduced this […]
Waiting for the pandemic end
As humans, we spend so much of our time waiting for things to be over. “I can’t wait for this class to finish!” “Can this day just end already?” “How much longer will this pandemic last?” While I may have dubbed this past year, “the year I spent inside,” I feel that, one day, I […]
Shark Speak – Which do you prefer: A spring break or a shorter semester?
Which do you prefer: A spring break or a shorter semester? Results 53% said spring break 47% said shorter semester “I selected ‘spring break’ because I think many students are overwhelmed with school work right now after the midterms are over. They may feel relieved, and some of them may want to focus […]