Jessica Wapner, freelance science and medical writer and author of “The Philadelphia Chromosome,” gave a presentation at the Miniaci Theatre on Nov. 6 as part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Science’s Distinguished Speaker Series centered around the college’s academic theme of identity. Wapner said, “I considered anyone a potential audience member [for the […]
Category: Features
Diary of…a journalist
Li Cohen is a sophomore communication studies major and a news editor at The Current. She is also a member of Sigma Delta Tau, Razor’s Edge and the president of the NSU chapter of Society for Professional Journalists. When I was in high school, I imagined that college would be this amazing place where I […]
Sustainability Tip of the Week: Organic… or not?
These days, almost everything in the grocery store is offered in a conventional (meaning non-organic) and organic versions. However, buying all organic can become pricy, so it’s important to know which food items are best to purchase organic. After examining pesticide residue testing data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug […]
Wellness Bite: November 11, 2014
“Food is fuel so if you want to work out longer and be stronger, be sure to eat prior to exercising. A full meal can be eaten three to four hours prior and a snack one to two hours prior. Hydrate with water throughout the day. If you are taking two or three classes back […]
Success Coaches’ Playbook: Your learning style
How do you learn best? You may find yourself having a hard time retaining information while listening to class lectures or rereading assignments a few times to recall the information. These issues may be surfacing because you have a specific learning style that helps you retain and learn information. There are three different styles in […]
Faculty Spotlight: Terrell Manyak
For Terrell Manyak, professor of public administration at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, the call to travel and change the world one country at a time is impossible to ignore. “I tell people that if you want to broaden your mind, go to Europe,” Manyak said. “If you want to change […]
Investing in your future
Since elementary school, students are taught about the stock market from a historical standpoint. They learn about the Great Depression and the significance of Wall Street, but even after all of the school lessons and media coverage, the question for many students still remains—what exactly is the stock market? Lecturer of Economics Charlie Harrington said […]
Career Corner: This is my first professional interview. How do I handle difficult questions?
Going into your first professional interview can be nerve racking; it can feel as if you are about to face the judge and jury for your career path. It’s understandably difficult to walk into the lion’s den (employer’s office) and sell yourself to a hiring manager to convince them you are going to be a […]
Wellness Bite: November 4, 2014
“It is important to stay hydrated. Bring a water bottle with you to your workout so you can drink water before, during and after exercise, not just when you feel thirsty.” Beth Clagget, group exercise instructor and personal trainer
Online privacy debunked
The issue of privacy is an especially hot topic, with controversies such as the NSA and its seeming purpose to spy on Americans in 2013, and more recently, the leak of explicit Snapchat photos. The Internet, being an information and communication portal, is essentially a public space, and those who seek privacy are often disappointed. […]