Prescribed burns are a type of management tool used by natural resource managers to maintain the health of an ecosystem and to return it to a more natural state. According to Paul Arena, associate professor from the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, “Most people think fire is pretty bad, and for many years we’ve had a fire suppression strategy around […]
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That Time I … went to Universal Studios for the first time during the pandemic
Over the summer of 2021, I was invited by a friend to go to Universal Studios Orlando. In a few weeks we had the whole trip planned out. We would leave on a Thursday and spend Friday and Saturday in two different parks. We picked restaurants we could eat in and even some midnight activities all […]
The psychology behind parasocial relationships
As a society and generationally we all have had our fair share of obsessing over celebrities and influencers relationships. We become so invested when being a part of someone’s fandom or personal life. It is as if we have put ourselves in the equation, resulting in parasocial relationships. Parasocial relationships are one-sided and can evolve into unhealthy obsessions, full of emotional disturbance affecting one individual. It is common in celebrities and influencers who people become attached to due to someone’s feelings about them exceeding their expectations. However, things are […]
The apple-ealing history of apple cider
Apple cider is one of the most quintessential drinks that has been associated with the autumn for almost as long as the U.S. has been a country. How could it not? The crisp, sweet goodness of the drink, which can be enjoyed hot, cold and boozy, is what, to many, the pumpkin spice latte is during this time of year. Where did apple cider even come from? And just how has it […]
Diversity Student Council holds events for LGBTQ+ history month
With October being national LGBTQ history month, the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging and the Diversity Student Council has held several events to highlight this. Adler Marchand, coordinator of the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging said, “The Diversity Student Council is a student-lead programing board that helps to put a variety of programs to celebrate, educate and bring awareness […]
Recent advancements in smart technology
Technology is always advancing and reinventing itself. What we consider a major breakthrough today will become as old and clunky as an IPod Nano. Regardless of this, there are some advancements that will be impactful and stay interesting no matter what. These are advancements that pave the way for others and will remain a staple for years to come. In the past couple of months, some remarkable strides have […]
Haunted Halloween happenings in South Florida
The spooky season is upon us once again, and events are back in full swing after a year of COVID-19-related delays. Florida is known for going all out for Halloween, hosting events like Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights and Walt Disney World’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. For some, travelling to Central Florida for these happy […]
Gill Out @ Mako: Fintastic Tacos
Fintastic Tacos is Nova Southeastern University’s very own student-run taco shop located in Mako Hall. Their Instagram account, @Fintastic_Tacos, advertises that their food is fresh, convenient and authentic, so I made it my mission to find out if that was true. It also happened to be a Tuesday when I had a chance to go, which made it even better. Who doesn’t love Taco Tuesday? […]
Preventing burnout after midterms
Midterms are a tough time in the semester for every student, but a major cause of concern most people fail to recognize is burnout after exams. After all the stress from midterms accumulates, many students lose the motivation to keep up with classes and work after finishing the exams. As such, it is important to keep tips in mind to avoid this burnout and stay strong […]
Bounty hunters: Who are they and what exactly do they do?
In the past month, the media has given a lot of attention to Gabby Petito’s case especially now that the remains of her fiancée, Brian Laundrie, have been found. Laundrie is known as a person of interest in the case. A couple of weeks ago, reality TV star Dog the Bounty Hunte, showed up at Laundrie home during his pursuit of him. With all the media coverage on the case plus Dog’s appearance, […]