News briefs – 1/19

NSU introduces R.A.D program  The Student Care Team at Nova Southeastern University held informational sessions over Zoom on how to get involved with their new Rape Aggression Defense Systems (R.A.D.) classes that will begin this semester. The program aims to train students in self-defense mechanisms so that if they were ever to be found in […]

News briefs – 1/12

MLK day of service  The Office of Student Leadership and Civic engagement is hosting a day of service in honor of MLK day on Jan 17. SLCE and NSU will be working with the YMCA of South Florida to serve the Sistrunk Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale with a neighborhood cleanup. Supplies including gloves, pickup sticks […]

News anchor – 1/12

13 dead in Philadelphia house fire  Thirteen people, including two sisters and their eight children, were killed in a fire in a Philadelphia rowhome, making this Philadelphia’s deadliest in over a century. According to fire officials in the area, the residence had no working smoke detectors, and no cause has been reported. According to The […]

International tidings – 1/12

Antarctica’s doomsday glacier explored  After beginning their voyage last Thursday, 32 scientists on an American research ship will spend two months investigating the melting Thwaites glacier, also called the “doomsday” glacier. “Because of its importance, the United States and the United Kingdom are in the midst of a joint $50 million mission to study Thwaites, […]

Good news – 1/12

Rare species of sea turtle transferred to Mexico after being rescued in the UK  The Kemps Ridley sea turtle is one of the rarest species of sea turtle, with populations dwindling due to climate change and habitat destruction. Kemps Ridley sea turtles live in warmer waters, typically 25 degrees Celsius and above. The sea turtle […]

Offshore calendar – 1/12

Riverfront Circus at The Warf  Jan. 13-16 | Varies   The Warf Fort Lauderdale     OtakuFest   Jan. 15-16 | Varies  Miami Airport Convention Center    B.O.B’s Market Pop-Up Shop  Jan. 15 | noon – 5 p.m.  Sheraton Suites, Fort Lauderdale     Brunch at the Bass: Explore and Learn- Naama Tsabar, Perimeters Exhibition   Jan. 16 | noon […]

NSU once again requires masks on campus

NSU is once again requiring students, staff, and faculty to wear masks on campus, regardless of vaccination status. This decision comes after a rise in COVID-19 cases in South Florida after the emergence of the Omicron variant. This policy change was announced via a letter from President   George Hanbury II, which was emailed to all […]

On deck: November

Men’s Basketball  v Florida National Nov. 13 | 4 p.m.  Rick Case Arena    v Tampa Nov. 20 | 2:30 p.m.  Rick Case Arena    v Nyack Nov. 23 | 1 p.m.  Rick Case Arena    Men’s Soccer  v Rollins Nov. 2 | 6 p.m.  NSU Soccer Complex    Sunshine State Conference Tournament  Nov. 8 – Nov. 14 | […]

“Muppets Haunted Mansion” review

If there’s anything The Muppets are known for, it’s finding a balance between the silliness of humor and the warmth of friendship. Fortunately, their latest special has both of these aspects. In “Muppets Haunted Mansion,” the Great Gonzo and Pepé are challenged with spending Halloween night in the dreaded Haunted Mansion. The special is funny, heartfelt and […]