Randa Djabri, biology major, is set to graduate from NSU this May, and has a strong vision for her future: optometry school. Randa was born in Algeria, a country on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa, and is bilingual in English and Arabic. In her free time, she can often be found at the Broward […]
Category: Features
Women dive into oceanography
At NSU’s Oceanographic Center, women are taking over and leaving their mark in the field of marine sciences. With a student body of 250, female students make up 76 percent of enrollment in all four of the school’s master’s degrees and doctoral programs. OC Director of Academic Support and Administration Melissa Dore said that this […]
The Civil Rights: More than a history class lesson
“It was very terrifying and we were often in constant fear. It was exhilarating because we often won little victories,” photographer Bob Adelman said about the Civil Rights Era after the opening of his exhibit, “The Movement: Bob Adelman and Civil Rights Era Photography” at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. As I walked around […]
Faculty Spotlight: Frank J. Cavico
Originally from northern New Jersey, Frank Cavico, professor of business law, knew from an early age the career path he wanted to pursue. “My father was a lawyer and my mother was a high school English professor, so I always thought about teaching and going into law,” said Cavico. In 1972, Cavico graduated from Gettysburg […]
Diary of… a beauty blogger
Destinee Hughes is a junior communication studies major minoring in dance. She is also a member of NSU’s cheerleading squad. Hughes found her passion for the beauty industry at a young age and has since created blogs to share beauty tips, a hobby that she hopes to once day turn into a career. For as […]
Career Corner: Answering difficult interview questions
The journey to reaching your dream job will inevitably involve answering difficult interview questions. Interviews are a chance to show why you’re a good fit for the role by providing insights into your personality, skills and experiences. The process can be scary but you can address its challenges by preparing properly, which includes anticipating potential […]
Astronaut visits NSU
On Jan. 28, the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship welcomed astronaut Paul S. Hill to talk to students and faculty about teamwork, in an event sponsored by BankUnited. Around 140 people attended. Hill is the Director of Mission Operations at Johnson Space Center and is responsible for all aspects of manned spaceflight […]
The danger of rising CO2 levels
Think back to 100 million years ago. It is the dawn of the Devonian period and plants are unfurling their leaves and settling in for a new and lengthy existence on land. The vascular plants, which have tissues that allow them to take up water and disperse it throughout their “bodies”, have declared their independence […]
Diary of…A first-generation Haitian-American
Malischa Oge is a senior communication studies major and dance minor. In addition to her studies, she is a member of NSU’s dance team, the Sharkettes, and is a contributing writer for The Current. She hopes her story demonstrates the importance of appreciating one’s own culture and traditions. I am a first generation Haitian-American. Both […]
Become keen with quinoa
Many people often forget how food affects their lives and health. Perhaps they’ve never heard of quinoa, or learned of the seed’s reaping benefits. Quinoa, pronounced keen-wah, is a complete protein, meaning it has all nine essential amino acids that human bodies need for a healthy diet. Since amino acids are the building blocks of […]