Carli Lutz, chief of visual design, said: “I think Getter has had the most impact on me, especially recently. He’s supported me through my art and inspired me to keep going even when I felt like I wanted to give up on my art and just throw it all away. But, he inspired me to […]
Category: Staff Picks
Staff Picks: “What’s your favorite music to listen to while studying?”
Christina McLaughlin, opinions editor, said: “When I study I have a few playlists I use interchangeably depending on my mood and the amount of actual concentration I need. If it’s for a class I really struggle in, I have a playlist called ‘Intense Studying,’ which is basically light piano music and gentle love music. When […]
Staff Picks: In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we asked: “What’s your favorite love song and why?”
Michaela Greer, co-editor-in-chief, said: “My favorite love song is probably ‘Girl from Ipanema’ by Astrud Gilberto, Stan Getz and João Gilberto. The singers croon the story — first in English and then in Portuguese — of a man who watches a girl that he likes walk by him each day, lacking the courage to approach […]
Staff Picks: What’s your all-time favorite book?
February is national library lovers’ month. What’s your all-time favorite book? Simone Veira, business manager, said: “My favorite book is ‘Even in Paradise’ by Elizabeth Nunez. I admire the way the author relates Shakespeare’s play, ‘King Lear,’ to a modern day Caribbean family as I am also from the Caribbean.” Christina McLaughlin, opinions editor, said: […]
Staff Picks: Who do you look up to most and why?
January is national mentoring month. To celebrate, we asked the staff, “Who do you look up to most and why?” Skylyr Vanderveer, multimedia manager, said: “I look up to my mother the most. I know it sounds cheesy, but she truly is the greatest role model in my life. My mom always looks on the […]
Staff picks: What is your favorite holiday tradition?
With the holidays under way, our staff is excited to spend them with their loved ones. Holiday cheer is in the air, so check out some of our favorite holiday traditions and consider adding them to your holiday bucket list this year. Sydney Stoneback, visual design assistant, said: “Every year for Christmas my family and […]
Staff picks: Favorite part of fall
Fall is officially here… Well, sort of. While South Florida is not known for having beautiful fall weather, our staff still finds ways to celebrate fall and all of its glory. Sydney Stoneback, visual design and multimedia assistant, said: “My favorite thing about fall is all the seasonal traditions. I love getting together with friends […]
Staff Picks: Midterm Tips
Midterms have arrived, but have no fear because our staff is here to give you their secrets to midterm success. If you are stressed about your ever-expanding to-do list, check out our best tips to crush those midterm exams. Michaela Greer, co-editor-in-chief, said: “I’m a pretty visual learner so one thing that I find helpful […]
Staff picks: What TV show are you most excited to come back this fall and why?
With fall underway, many of our favorite television shows are returning for new seasons. Whether you are a fan of comedy, superhero or murder mystery shows, check out some of the shows our staff is most excited to see air this fall. Gabrielle Thompson, features editor, said “Shameless”: “There are many new seasons of great […]
Staff Picks: Apps every college student needs
Michaela Greer, co-editor-in-chief, said Wunderlist “Throughout my years at NSU, there hasn’t been a time when I didn’t have two jobs. Add the schedule of a full-time student, a dash of desires to keep a social life alive, stir in a sprinkle of internship commitments, a pound of miscellaneous responsibilities, and you’ve got a recipe […]