Now that I live in my own apartment on campus, I have started to realize how expensive everything actually is. A lot of basic everyday items are quite expensive. The simple stuff like dish soap and laundry detergent can be pretty pricey. Since I was tired of going broke every time I went to Walmart […]
Author: Skylyr Vanderveer
The struggles of getting an excused absence
Life in college is very hectic. Every semester I get either very sick or have some sort of family emergency. Whether it’s food poisoning or a religious holiday, I can’t always make it to class. I make sure to email my professors as soon as I possibly can when I know I won’t make it, […]
On the Bench: What happened to the good halftime shows?
I’m not a person who follows football but I always watch the Super Bowl. The two things that always excite me the most are the funny commercials and the halftime show. The commercials were quite good, my two favorites being Walmart Grocery Delivery and Olay. The halftime show was disappointing, to say the least. Due […]
Water your thoughts: So… an egg broke a world record
2019 is, already, off to a weird start. On Jan. 4, a new Instagram account named @world_record_egg set out on a mission. The account posted a stock photo of an egg with the goal of becoming the most-liked picture on the platform. Surprisingly, it did. A picture of an egg became the most-liked image on […]
Face Off: Tea or Coffee
Tea or Coffee? It’s the question that’s plagued humanity for centuries. Our Co-Editor-in-Chief, Madelyn, and Multimedia Manager, Skylyr, face-off to argue for their favorite beverage. Tea Madelyn Rinka Camellia sinensis, the plant that we all call tea, is rumored to have been drank since 2737 BC, according to the UK Tea & Infusions Association. This […]
Water Your Thoughts: Everything doesn’t need to be “shark”
As you may know, OrgSync has gotten a new name: SharkHub. The new name started to bug me when I began thinking about how many things NSU has added the word “shark” to. The list is quite long, as I have found over 40 names with the word. Some of the shark names are associated […]
Wait… what emergency alert?
A lot of crazy events have happened this past year. With the rise of school threats, it’s necessary to have an efficient alert system and NSU has been falling way behind on this. The speakers throughout campus are extremely hard to hear. The voice sounds so muffled, it’s difficult to hear whether something is an […]
Flight Deck’s New Menu; What’s Worth the Hype?
Shark Dining has upgraded a bunch since last year. There’s a lot of new options for students, plus the one price dining thing is pretty sweet. A personal favorite food spot of mine last year was Flight Deck. Their menu has upgraded a bit, so I wanted to try out a few newer items to […]
Face off: Pros and cons of smaller universities
Pros of Smaller Schools By Skylyr VanDerveer I went on a ton of college tours throughout my high school career. Both my younger brother and I travelled up and down the east coast to find our perfect school. When looking into the schools more, I found myself drawn to the idea of going to a […]
Who’s it named after?
There are a lot of buildings that NSU students go in everyday and don’t even know who it’s named after. Knowing the history behind each building and person really lets you in on NSU’s unique history. Here are a few buildings named after some pretty cool people. A.L. Mailman of the Mailman-Hollywood building The Mailman […]