We may be a little biased, but we think our staff is the best. Take the time to learn a little more about our work family that brings you a hot-off-the-press issue of The Current every Tuesday morning. Jenna Kopec Jenna is a junior communication major with a concentration in journalism and a minor in […]
Category: Staff Picks
Staff Picks: Summer plans
Summer is so close we can almost taste it. Check out our staff’s summer plans below. Melissa Boneta, news editor, said: “I plan to work all summer to replenish my funds for my senior year here at NSU. Hopefully I can get out of the house, go to the beach and spend some nights on […]
Staff Picks: What is your favorite way to connect with nature?
Spring has sprung. With so many sunny days ahead, the last thing we want to do is spend them indoors. Check out our staff members’ favorite ways to connect with nature and enjoy some fresh air. Danielle Pucillo, multimedia manager, said: “I like to think of natural areas as my place of rest and renewal, […]
Staff Picks: Favorite books
March is National Reading Month, and while our staff spends most of our time reading textbooks, we also enjoy diving into a good book recreationally. Check out some of our favorite reads down below. Grace Ducanis, co-editor-in-chief, said, “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde. “Few books achieve the perfect mix of narrative, philosophy, […]
Staff Picks: Ultimate spring break plans
Spring break is quickly approaching, and while it can be hard to finance the ultimate spring break on a college budget, our staff has some creative ideas for how they would like to spend the break. Jacqueline Lytle, co-editor-in-chief, said: “While my bank account may not agree with me, I’d really like to venture out […]
Staff Picks: Favorite desserts
Although our staff is usually salty, sometimes we have a sweet tooth. Check out our favorite sugary concoctions below, and try not to salivate. Jacqueline Lytle, co-editor-in-chief, said, “Sweetheart (Ain’t She Sweet) from Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor.” “Jaxson’s is well-known to most college students; if you have no clue what I’m talking about, grab a group of […]
Staff picks: Most overrated movies
Some movies don’t deserve the hype they create. Here are the films that our staff thinks just aren’t worth a trip to the movie theater. Jenna Kopec, features editor, said “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” “I love Harry Potter. I love J.K. Rowling. But I hate ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.’ […]
Staff picks: Favorite Broadway musical
Musicals are one of the very few all-inclusive forms of art, and they are fun, emotional and interesting to watch. From the talented acting to the amazing dance breaks, here are some of our favorite musicals. Danielle Pucillo, multimedia manager, said, “The Lion King.” “The Lion King” is my favorite Broadway musical. I have always […]
Staff picks: Favorite Christmas holiday movies
The lack of cold weather doesn’t deter The Current staff from snuggling up with some holiday flicks. Here are some of our favorites. Rachael Hirstein, news editor, said “The Polar Express,” 2004. My favorite holiday movie is “The Polar Express.” This movie is so full of Christmas spirit and magic, and I remember watching it […]
Staff Picks: Favorite dystopian novels
Our staff decided to pick out some of our favorite novels about oppressive governments. Obviously, this has nothing to do with today’s election. Morgan Thorn, business manager, said “Never Let Me Go” by Kazuo Ishiguro Despite my love for Ayn Rand, “Never Let Me Go” by Kazuo Ishiguro is my favorite dystopian novel. The novel […]