It sucks getting a speeding ticket, because in many cases for young adults like myself it means choosing to pay off the ticket before buying groceries or other essentials. For many laws, the penalty is often a fine, which is left unpaid can result in additional fines and can even be the reason for serving time in prison. […]
Author: Sofia Gallus
Water your thoughts: Watermelon sour patch kids are superior
This is something that has divided my friend group. Whenever we go see a movie, buy snacks at the grocery store or are looking for a sweet but sour treat, we argue. Sour Patch Kids are a unanimous favorite among us, but we argue endlessly over which type to choose. Like many other candy brands, […]
“Midnight Mass” is a lesson in taking accountability and welcoming change
“Midnight Mass,” Netflix’s newest horror series, was released at midnight on Sept. 24. The series, directed by “The Haunting of Hill House’s” Mike Flanagan, follows the story of a small island town being rejuvenated by a new priest’s eccentric masses. The seven-part show mostly revolves around Riley Flynn, portrayed by Zach Gilford, a previously up-and-coming entrepreneur who had moved off of the island but returned due to his struggles with alcohol abuse and a […]
Photo story: Hundreds march on Las Olas in protest of Florida’s new abortion restriction bill
On Oct. 2, hundreds of women’s rallies and marches were held across the country in response to the implementation of a new restrictive abortion bill in Texas. This bill, titled the Texas Heartbeat Act, would ban abortions from being performed as soon as six weeks into the pregnancy and any persons aiding in performing or acquiring an […]
Florida’s new abortion prohibition bill and its implications after passing the Texas Heartbeat Act
On Sept. 22, a member of the Florida House of Representatives introduced the Florida Heartbeat Act, a bill that would restrict abortions as soon as six weeks after conception. The bill is reminiscent of the law recently passed in Texas stating that an abortion may not be performed if the medical practitioner has detected a fetal heartbeat or has not performed a test to […]
NSU’s Instagram does not represent a COVID-19 friendly campus
After promoting NSU’s efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 on campus and requiring masks in classrooms and at all events on campus, you would think that NSU would coordinate with their social media accounts to at least make it seem like they are enforcing their own rules. Whenever I log into Instagram, I’m disappointed but ultimately not […]
So you want to start gaming: Let’s talk board games
Over the last year, gaming as a hobby has grown in popularity because you can maintain social distance while still having fun with friends. While playing games can be a lot of fun, it can be daunting to figure out where to start with the sheer amount of options available. As people become vaccinated and can start […]
The disappearance of the coontie plant from NSU and the Atala butterfly
NSU’s main campus boasts a large collection of lush and tropical plants from all over the world, but perhaps the most precious of the plants on campus are the species of plants that are native to South Florida and attract beautiful, and sometimes rare animals. The coontie plant, a native species of cycad, could previously be found in small patches on NSU’s […]
Water your thoughts: If abortions are illegal, vasectomies should be mandatory
Earlier this month, Texas passed legislature that banned abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. If you have any knowledge of biology and pregnancy, the six week mark is usually earlier than most women know that they are pregnant. This abortion ban is not only sexist in putting the pressure of pregnancy entirely on the woman and excluding any action on the […]
So you want to start gaming: Let’s talk game genres
Over the course of the last year, gaming as a hobby has risen in popularity because you can play games with friends while still maintaining social distance. In this four part series aimed to help someone get into gaming as a hobby, which popular consoles are available has already been covered, and now it’s time to get into game genres and recommendations […]