Diary of… a beauty queen

Taylor Mathews is a freshman political science major and was Miss South Florida 2013. Outside of school, she has found a passion for volunteering in her community. She hopes her story demonstrates that everyone is in control of their own destiny and that, with a bit of perseverance and dedication, any goal is attainable. Little […]

That’s a class?!

From vampires to motorcycles and the study of Jane Austen’s literature works, the variety of college courses that NSU offers range from one spectrum to the other and everything in between. Here are some humanities courses that stray far from the required math or science classes, and are available for registration for the upcoming school […]

A Siri-ous Problem

The robot uprising is inevitable. We’ve all seen movies like “The Terminator,” “The Matrix,” and even “WALL-E” all warning the world that machines will soon gain sentience and take over the world. As the movies have told us, the machines will have a leader, such as Skynet or GLaDOS. I believe a majority of iPhone […]

Faculty Spotlight: Suzanne Ferriss

Originally from Toronto, Canada, Suzanne Ferriss always loved reading but never thought that it would one day lead her to a career teaching literature. “I had originally thought of studying economics or finance,” said Ferriss. “I was really good at math and I liked numbers and thought that was what I was going to do.” […]

Diary of… an international student

Grate Gubacsi is a junior legal studies major. Originally from Hungary, she’s had to deal with the transition of moving and studying in a different country. She knows how hard it can be to encounter a new environment and hopes that her story will make other international students more comfortable. Senior year in high school […]

Diary of… a student volunteer

Ashley Lonergan is a sophomore biology major. Over spring break, she took part in a service trip to New Orleans sponsored by the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement. She hopes her story inspires readers to consider attending service trips or volunteer in their local area. She believes that a little service here and […]

Know the facts: finding sources for news

The world is a never-ending cycle of breaking news and information distribution. From politics, to entertainment, sports and economy; there is a vast spectrum of circulating stories that are frequently broadcast throughout media outlets but are often too complex for many people to understand. With constant media updates, the latest facts of headline news are […]

Keep calm and study on

In less than eight weeks, you can toss the books aside, set the alarm clock to snooze, and indulge in the relaxation of summer break. But until then, there are still plenty of papers to write and exams to study for. It may be tough to focus when the light at the end of the […]

Simple life hacks

College is hard enough, what with always having to worry about the little things like what to wear, if your most recently posted Instagram picture was filtered enough, or how you are going to find a job when you graduate. You know, the simple stuff. Even though there are plenty of courses in history, math […]

Conflict in Venezuela impacts students

Venezuela may be 1,600 miles away, but for many students, the current struggle in this conflict-stricken country hits home. For the past month, what started out as a peaceful protest led by the country’s youth against its president, Nicolas Maduro, has turned into social unrest, destruction and violence. While the world closely watches in hopes […]