The Venezuelan opposition has won Barinas, the home state of Hugo Chavez, in the regional elections. Barinas has been governed only by the relatives of Chavez since 1998, making this an influential win for the opposition. The victory of the opposition in this state demonstrates the public desire for change, but how far will this […]
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That time I… had a Cinderella Story
My family has always been big on nicknames. Mine is “princess,” and at two years old, I had my own version of a Cinderella story. It all took place on my first trip to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. My mom wanted to make my first experience at Magic Kingdom a memorable one, so she […]
Five things to do in South Florida when it’s cold
If you just moved to South Florida like me, I bet you were not expecting the weather to change so quickly and now it’s suddenly cold. Not a real cold, but South Florida’s cold. Because South Florida is known for being hot all year round, it feels like there’s nothing to do when the temperature […]
To the animals we lost in 2021
Scientifically, it is very difficult to declare a species as extinct. In order to do so, researchers must observe the small population left, and based on how much evidence they collect, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will announce if the species is functionally extinct. Announcing extinctions, even if by some chance there is an […]
The international push for LGBTQ+ rights
In the first week of 2021, Tokyo, Japan, announced it would introduce a same-sex partnership program that includes adoption for couples for 2022 per Tokyo Governor, Yuriko Koike. In the same week, South Dakota introduced an anti-trans bathroom law along with other states that targeted trans people, according to NBC News. Around the same time, […]
Will the Stop W.O.K.E. act really stop the woke?
In early Dec. 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced his new proposed legislation titled the “Stop W.O.K.E. Act.” The act seeks to halt all mention of Critical Race Theory in Florida classrooms and professional settings by allowing parents and teachers to sue school boards and employees to sue corporations. Legal fees will be paid by […]
Students encounter difficulties on campus
Students at Nova Southeastern University have expressed concerns about campus and the dorms during the fall semester. These concerns included protocol for potential carbon monoxide emergencies and navigating campus with disabilities. Sam Snell, senior marine biology major, detailed an experience they had when their dorm carbon monoxide alarm went off. The student has five […]
Latinx or Latine?
In early December, Domingo Garcia, president of the League of United Latin American Citizens announced that all staff should refrain from using “Latinx” in their communications. The LULAC is the U.S.’s oldest Latino civil rights organization and among one of the most influential. The decision was based on findings that the term is “very unliked” […]
SoFlo: How cold can you go?
South Florida is a sub-tropical climate known for its sunny days, warm beaches and, of course, lots of rain during all 12 months of the year. Temperatures average in the mid 80s almost all year including the months of December and January. However, this does pose the question: How cold can South Florida get? In […]
Telling your own story: The highs and lows of self-publishing
As technology advances, so does accessibility. While publishing literature was once a huge effort that was rarely possible to many who aspired to do so, many literary websites and businesses now offer the option for authors to self-publish their writing. Retail giants like Amazon and Apple offer resources for authors to publish through their services, […]