Author: The Current
This Week in Sports History (Sept. 22nd-28th)
September 22 Don Shula’s 300 win Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula recorded his 300 win in 1991, defeating the Green Bay Packers by a score of 16-13. Widely regarded as one of the best coaches of all time, Shula was the second coach to reach 300 wins behind only George Halas. Today, Shula is […]
Shark Speak: Did the safety precautions put in place at NSU affect your decision to return to campus?
*Poll obtained from The Current’s Instagram page (@nsuthecurrent)
International Tidings (Sept. 22)
Cyclone makes landfall in Greece A strong cyclone struck the coast of Greece on Sept. 18, according to The New York Times. The cyclone, named Ianos, caused high levels of rain, winds of at least 75 mph and flooding across the country. Greece issued its highest alert warning for the storm. Mediterranean hurricanes, or “Medicanes,” […]
News Briefs (Sept. 22)
The Garden guest artist exhibition On Sept. 23 from 6-8 p.m., Gallery 217 and the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts will host a virtual opening reception for a guest art exhibition, free of charge. This solo exhibition will feature “The Garden” by New World School of the Arts alumnus Amanda Madrigal, a Miami-based […]
News Anchor (Sept. 22)
Winston Groom dies On Sept. 16, Winston Groom, American novelist and author of “Forrest Gump,” died at the age of 77 in Alabama. According to the Trussville Tribune, “Mayor Karin Wilson of Fairhope, AL, said in a message posted on social media that Groom had died in that south Alabama town. The death was confirmed […]
Offshore Calendar (9/22-9/28)
WBHI Virtual Pink Walk Sept. 20-27 | Varies RSVP Online Bonnet House Museum & Gardens Sept. 20 – Nov. 25 | Daily Self-Guided Tours @900 N Birch Rd | Ft. Lauderdale, Fl Visit website to learn more Fort Lauderdale Scavenger Hunt Sept. 20 – Dec. 31 | Tours Daily @ 32 E Las […]
News Anchor – Sep. 15th
Wildfires in Oregon continue to rage The mayor of Portland issued a state of emergency last Friday as wildfires edged closer to towns and suburbs, according to The New York Times. Approximately 500,000 individuals have been given evacuation orders — about one in every 10 residents. The wildfires, which have already burned nearly a million […]
New Briefs – Sep. 15th
NSU launches new parking system NSU’s new parking registration system is now available online. The system allows students and employees to register their vehicles in a contactless virtual format. After registration is complete, vehicle decals can be picked up from the One-Stop-Shop in the Horvitz Administration building. The Office of Facilities Management is asking for […]
International Tidings – Sep. 15th
Moira refugee camp destroyed by fires On Sept. 9, the Moira migrant camp on Lesbos Island in Greece, housing approximately 13,000 people, was destroyed by fires. Authorities believe the fires were started by camp residents who were dissatisfied with coronavirus-related lockdown measures after 35 individuals tested positive within the camp. According to CNN, Greece’s Prime […]