What do you get when combine a menorah and a dreidel with turkey and gravy? You may assume that it’s a recipe for a very bizarre new holiday — and you’d be correct. That describes this upcoming Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, which also happens to be the first day of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. […]
Category: Features
Thanksgiving myths debunked
Thanksgiving Day is a holiday that most Americans celebrate at a young age, with memories of playing a pilgrim or American Indian in a school play or gathering with their families. The holiday is ingrained in American culture through stories and images that we hear and see at a very young age. Yet, these Thanksgiving […]
Career Corner: Climbing the mountain – writing an effective personal statement
A personal statement is a document that many colleges, universities and professional schools require as part of the admissions process, including several NSU programs. Personal statements are generally used to determine a student’s interest in a certain program of study, ability to overcome obstacles, achieve goals, think critically and write effectively. Writing a personal statement […]
Diary of…an injured athlete
Remi McClellan is a junior communication studies major and a member of the women’s rowing team. Outside of class, Remi enjoys writing in her journal, reading and spending time with her family and friends. She hopes that her story demonstrates that though the road to success may be bumpy, anyone can come back after a downfall by working hard and remaining dedicated. 1,210 […]
Serving up a healthy Thanksgiving
Many people, year after year, rely on pre-packaged foods to eat during Thanksgiving. This year, I encourage you to join me in rejecting cans and boxes, refraining from driving up to the window at Boston Market, and cook your own turkey, or tofu, at home. These recipes provide a nutritious alternative to our traditional Thanksgiving […]
Preventing campus car break-ins
According to CNN, there are about 1.85 million vehicle break-ins every year. Within the last two months, seven car break-ins on NSU’s main campus have been reported to Public Safety. Davie Police Department Officer Keith Rubin said, “Car break-ins are a major problem in the town of Davie, its surrounding area, and all over the […]
Faculty Spotlight: Hui Fang Huang “Angie” Su
Staying busy is not a problem for Hui Fang Huang “Angie” Su. Creating projects, conducting research, and collaborating with schools across the nation to advance the study of mathematics has become a vital part of her life. Growing up, math was just something Su did for fun. “Math always came very easily for me. I […]
Diary of…a survivor
Clovis Nelson is a fifth-year doctoral student studying educational leadership and organizational leadership in the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education. Outside of class, Nelson is a sculptor and volunteers with the city of Pompano Beach as a member of its Cultural Arts and Education Advisory committees. He also periodically sings in reggae stage shows […]
Attendees sink their teeth into faculty lecture series
The Farquhar College of the Arts and Sciences’ latest Faculty Lecture Series, “The Good, the Bad, and the Vampire” on Oct. 31 shed light on the evolution of vampires and society’s fascination with the cultural phenomenon. Barbara Brodman, professor in the Division of Humanities in the Farquhar College, opened the lecture wearing fake vampire teeth […]
So you think you can declare a major?
For students who don’t know their ideal major or even their desired career path, navigating the complex world of college may feel like driving a car to an unspecified location without a map; it’ll likely leave you stressed about your present and uneasy about your future. NSU tries to offer its own map of sorts, […]