The first time I saw a manatee was back in February 2013, while shooting a war film with documentary filmmaker, journalist and manatee activist Rick Wood on the shore of Florida’s Indian River Lagoon. It’s the most biodiverse estuary in all of North America, according to Wood. The lagoon occupies more than 30 percent of […]
Category: Features
Diary of…a rescue diver
Samantha MacCarty is a sophomore double major in marine biology and communication studies. When she’s not busy studying, she likes going to the beach and hanging out with friends. She hopes her story shows readers that they have the ability to overcome anything and become stronger and succeed despite difficult obstacles. Scuba diving was always […]
Career Corner: Strategic planning for professional conferences
Going to a professional conference or career fair for the first time can make anyone stressed. It’s similar to going to a party but having no idea who to talk to, what to say or how to act. Preparation can be your best friend in the process. Start by creating a short hit list of […]
NSU researcher offers veteran amputees a Second Life
It’s undeniable that the Internet has altered our world. Some people use to it to stay in touch with old friends, look up random facts, display personal photos, play games, or, perhaps, all of the above. Now, imagine logging on to adjust to a dramatic life change, using the world wide web not merely for […]
Celebrating in a not-so Winter Wonderland
Tis the season to be merry. With the holiday season right around the corner, many people are excited for winter break and a month full of festive activities. While swaying palm trees and warm sunny weather may not be everyone’s typical idea of the winter holidays, there are various events throughout December that will keep […]
Diary of… a traveler
[slideshow_deploy id=’10383′] Andrew Jones is a junior political science and legal studies double major and the treasurer of NSU’s International Relations Association. With his story, Andrew hopes that people realize that there is a wildly beautiful world around us that deserves to be explored, understood and respected. This summer, three friends and I participated in […]
Homecoming 2013: Shark Tales
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Diary of… a singer
Stephani Schmidt is a second-year master’s student in the college student affairs and the adviser of NSU’s first female a cappella group The Riff Tides. Singing has been a big part of Stephani’s life since a young age and something she really loves to do. She hopes her story demonstrates that failure is an opportunity […]
Faculty spotlight: Ana Karina Mascarenhas
Ana Karina Mascarenhas never expected to become a dentist. Growing up in Goa, India her favorite subject in school was math. “I loved math,” said Mascarenhas. “Math, for me, was relaxing. When I wanted to de-stress, I would do math.” After taking public entrance exams in India, she was eligible to pursue a career in […]
Cupcakes, Candy and Curls: a natural hair event
Natural hair has been a huge trend over the last five years. Celebrities like Alicia Keys, Solange Knowles and Janelle Monae have learned to embrace their natural curls inspiring women around the world. Although lots of women are interested in going natural, many are scared that they will be unable to maintain their natural hair, […]