A new NSU study shows that 32% of students at the university fear they might not have a daily nutritious meal. Stephanie Petrosky, associate professor and chair of the department of nutrition, who conducted the study on food inequalities among NSU students, said the number is higher than the national rate for college students. “I […]
Category: Features
Online daters weary of Tinder after Netflix docuseries ‘Tinder Swindler’ airs
The Netflix docuseries “The Tinder Swindler” shocked the nation as viewers watched a serial scammer going by the alias of Simon Leviev con an alleged $10 million from Cecilie Fjellhøy, Pernilla Sjöholm and Ayleen Charlotte, and is suspected of conning many more. The docuseries unfolds as each woman recounts their interactions with Simon Leviev and […]
A rundown of environmental organizations on campus
Environmental organizations provide valuable resources for students and the community to engage in opportunities to look after the planet and environment. There are many organizations on campus that represent positive messages of sustainability. For example, there is Epsilon Eta, Green Sharks and Nature Club. Epsilon Eta Epsilon Eta is an environmental honors fraternity and environmental […]
The stigmatizing history of mental health in film
For decades, the film industry has made a habit of misrepresenting mental illness. These misrepresentations have major impacts on both the internal and external stigmatization of mental illness. To clarify, stigmatization of mental illness refers to the formation of public attitudes towards people with mental illness. These public attitudes-more often than not-portray people with mental […]
Trans on the ballot: The 2022 midterms focus on culture wars
As of April, there have been roughly 267 anti-LGBTQ+ pieces of legislation introduced across the U.S. according to Freedom for All Americans, a campaign for LGBTQ+ rights. The majority of those bills target trans people. GOP members around the nation have continuously gone further in limiting LGBTQ+ people’s civil rights and copying each other when […]
That Time I… was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
I have always sought to live a life in which nothing can hold me down. Not school, not parents, and most definitely not a 9 to 5 job. But, on Aug. 18, 2018, I was presented with a reality check on my dreams. It was a sick day for me. I remember wondering why I […]
The glorious lives of famous animals
Animal lovers far and wide have always cared for and loved the most memorable animals. Whether that be your typical dogs and cats or even aquatic and land species, these animals tear at our heartstrings and make our lives so much more fulfilled. Dogs have been a staple for what seems like years. Many of […]
NSU partners to help with sea turtle nesting season
Sea turtles symbolize endurance, peace and good luck in many cultures. Good luck is exactly what baby sea turtles need when they place their newly hatched flippers in the sand and make their way to the ocean. The journey can be perilous, but NSU has partnered up with the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program […]
How the conflict in Ukraine is affecting college students
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has affected everyone in one way or another, but college students are being affected at a level that is not in plain sight. College students already have a tight budget as it is, but how exactly is the conflict affecting college students financially? Albert Williams, the chair of the […]
Gill out: Crema Gourmet
When you walk in, a bright purple neon sign that says “all day every day” invites you, complemented by two small chandeliers, a barista counter located on your left that showcases numerous pastries and drinks. On your right, the wall stands decorated with coffee-related pictures and cozy couches. This place is Crema Gourmet, which can […]