Whether you’re planning on going to the gym more often, learning a new language or managing your time more efficiently, staying true to yearly commitments is always easier said than done. But with five helpful tips, you should be ready to go as soon as the ball drops. Be Realistic When setting your goals, keep […]
Author: Samantha November
Today is too soon to deck the halls
I have lived in South Florida for my entire life and, of all the seasons, winter is my favorite by far. There’s a multitude of aspects about winter that I patiently wait all year for: people seem to be in better moods, the weather becomes somewhat pleasant and enjoyable and let’s not forget about the […]
Water your thoughts: Thanks for the break!
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. I love Thanksgiving. I get to spend time with my family, eat delicious seasonal food and most importantly, I get to have a break from school, but I’ve recently discovered something that is giving me anxiety, to be honest. Did you know that NSU is one of the only universities in […]
So, About that Class…?
On Oct. 29, NSU opened registration for the Winter 2019 semester. I know classes fill up fast, so at midnight I logged onto my SharkLink to register. There’s no way a class could be closed by 12:03 AM, right? Wrong. I was able to choose all the classes I wanted, except for one. I know […]
Very Superstitious, Nothing More to Say
All Hallow’s Eve marks the end of Spooky Season, but here are some superstitions that you might want to be wary of year-round. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be superstitious— well maybe just a little-stitious. Black cats They’re cute, they’re cuddly and apparently they’re unlucky. Crossing paths with a black cat is believed to […]
Athlete of the week: Matthew Parry
Michael Parry is a freshman exercise science major from Wales. His priority event is the 800 meter, but also does cross country in the off season. Back home, he was on the Welsh National team and he has been currently leading the team during the last couple of meets. What interested you about cross-country? “It’s […]
LANY: “MALIBU NIGHTS” (2018)
A cohesive yet interesting album is a rare thing to come by in the age of music streaming services such as Spotify and SoundCloud. These are the albums that stand out, setting themselves apart from the competition. They are jewels in the midst of rubble. Their songs speak to you in a unique way, bringing […]
Athlete of the Week: Natalie Espinal
Natalie Espinal is a freshman international student from Tegucigalpa, Honduras. She has a career-best ITF rating of 532 and Universal Tennis Ranking of 10.56. Over the summer, Espinal played in the Fed Cup for Honduras alongside her NSU teammate sophomore Daniela Obando. How did you start playing tennis? “Well my uncle taught me how to […]
Water your thoughts: Growing Up, For Real
On Sept. 17, I’ll be turning 20 years old. While I am excited about being an age that doesn’t have the word “teen” in it, that is also why I’m apprehensive. Being 20 means that it’s finally time to grow up, for real. All of the uncertainties that casually got pushed aside and out of […]