Published with permission by S. Gallus Can a squirrel score a touchdown? Does it count against you if a seagull tries to steal your golf ball? There have been lots of instances where animals have stolen the attention away from the players at sporting events. Hilarious and sometimes enraging, these moments make the game more memorable for both the fans and […]
Author: Sofia Gallus
International Tidings – 9/21
Russia holds parliamentary election without opposition Russia held three days for voting in a parliamentary election last weekend, but it is unlikely to change the country’s current political standing. The election will ultimately determine whether State Duma, the current opposition party, will retain its two-thirds majority, which gives the party power to amend the constitution and remain a viable political opponent. United Russia, the […]
Behind the scenes of landscaping on campus
One of the perks Nova Southeastern University boasts about to new and prospective students is the beautiful scenery on campus. NSU’s campus is lush with many different species of plants and flowers, but who actually decides what landscaping displays go where and what sort of plants to use? Jeff Heard is the grounds supervisor for the Physical Plant at NSU. Heard explained that multiple teams […]
Is it too early to decorate for Halloween?
It’s only mid-September, but many stores have already whipped out their fall and Halloween themed home décor and clothing dating all the way back to late August. I, for one, am happy to see this shift. While living in Florida has its perks, my favorite season will always be fall, so being able to peruse through […]
The harm in SHEIN hauls
If you’re on TikTok, Instagram or anywhere on the internet that gives a platform to influencers, you’ve probably seen them do a clothing haul. A clothing haul is where a person will spend money to get a large assortment of items from what is usually an online store and try them on in a video. These videos […]
So you want to start gaming: Let’s talk consoles
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 video games is a lot of fun, it can be confusing where to start. There are different types of video game consoles, different game genres and many different games to choose from. This four-part article series […]
International Tidings – 9/7
The United States officially withdraws from Afghanistan After nearly twenty years of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan, U.S. troops had their final withdrawal last Tuesday on Aug. 31. Their final withdrawal marked the end of weeks of hectic evacuation for American troops and allies still residing in the country after the Taliban’s lightning takeover. In a speech defending his […]
How video game communities can create a more inclusive space for women
Over the summer, the state of California filed a civil lawsuit against video game publishing studio Blizzard Entertainment and its owner, Activision-Blizzard. Activision-Blizzard is well known for being the production studio for popular games such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, Overwatch and more. Each of these games have leagues of fans across the world, and Blizzard Entertainment’s […]
Film review: “The Green Knight” directed by David Lowery
There have been many retellings of Arthurian legends, but this one might be the greatest of all. On July 30, “The Green Knight” directed by David Lowery was released. After its initial announcement in late 2018, the film was originally set to release in the summer of 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic it was delayed indefinitely. I […]
Soundbite: “If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power” by Halsey
I’ve been following Halsey’s musical career since I was in high school and they released their first EP, “Room 93.” Their first studio album “Badlands” was one of the very first vinyl records I bought for myself, and when they released their third studio album “Manic” I even bought concert tickets to see them perform it live. When they announced their fourth studio album in early July, […]