Trent Strafaci is a junior majoring in communication studies with a minor in sports management. Trent hails from Davie, Florida and graduated from American Heritage School in Plantation. He enjoys playing golf, fishing, and working out. His personal philosophy is “Know who you are and be proud of yourself.” I have determined that I have […]
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Diary of … a part-time student and full-time mom
Paula Gardenhire is a senior communication studies major from New Jersey. She hopes to become a children’s book author and maybe even start her own philanthropy. She also enjoys drawing, painting, reading, going to the beach and spending time with her son. To those who don’t know me, I may look like just another student […]
My Week as a Vegetarian
I pride myself on the strict semi-pescetarian diet I’ve been on since 2012. I’m living a clean lifestyle equipped with a (somewhat) clean conscience. Though I have hopes of eventually becoming a vegetarian, I’ve been quite hesitant to take the full plunge into tofu wonderland. But since October is National Vegetarian Month, I figured it […]
Sustainability Tip of the Week: Local versus nonlocal food items
Because stores like Publix and Whole Foods have been trying to carry local products, like honey, salsa, guacamole and produce, you might be faced with having to choose between a nonorganic food that was grown locally and an organic product that isn’t local. Buying the local item will help local growers stay in business and […]
Succes Coaches’ Playbook: Building your brand
Think about why you go to college. Then, think about where you see yourself a year, five years, even 10 years after you finish your undergraduate degree. What were these years all about? One may say, “To expand my education.” Another may say, “To get a degree that leads me to a job,” while someone […]
Decorations to spook up your home
Do you want to get into the spirit of Halloween by decorating your residence hall, but don’t know where to start? Lots of decorations can be made from everyday items. No one wants to spend money on decorations that will only be used for one month. Gather your roommates, some construction paper, tape and scissors […]
Diary of… A Hockey Blogger
Erin Herbert is a 19-year-old sophomore communication studies major. Her goal is to become a sports broadcaster. Her hobbies include drawing, painting and playing video games. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with the world of sports. Whether it’s baseball, hockey, football or golf, nothing makes me happier than sitting down […]
Career Corner: The importance of being a well-rounded professional
In today’s world, you have information at your fingertips as sites like Twitter and Google have made the flow of knowledge seem instantaneous. However, despite this availability of information, you still see individuals who are unaware of current events or political situations affecting their future and society as a whole. If you are complaining about […]
Faculty Spotlight: Jose Lopez
Jose Lopez, professor at the Oceanographic Center, was inspired to study oceanography by his curiosity of the unknown. “My first visit to a coral reef is really what hooked me,” Lopez said. “I took a tropical ecology class as a graduate student and went snorkeling in the Bahamas. You could actually see a lot more […]
Hong Kong, censorship and you
It is easy to relate China with censorship. In Hong Kong, students are protesting the “democratic” election of a chief executive and legislative officials out of a pool of candidates chosen by the Beijing administration. The protest is known as Occupy Central, and the reason it hasn’t been squashed is because of Hong Kong’s history […]