‘Tis the season to overhaul your wardrobe. As holiday deals and steals flood the racks, you may be looking for your next look or items to compliment your current one. But with new and improved ensembles filling up your closet, you may find some clothes no longer fit in your closet or your life. Don’t […]
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Environmentalism as a college student…and what it means
Maybe you’ve heard the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle.” Maybe you’ve joined the movement to invest in reusable canvas bags at the grocery store. Maybe you’ve watched Bill Nye the Science Guy talk about climate change. Chances are, you’ve encountered some type of dialogue about the state of our planet. During this dialogue, you may have […]
Hang-ups over hookup culture
Young, flirty and under thirty, college students have a reputation for rejecting relationships. The term ‘hookup culture’ was coined to describe society’s acceptance, and usually millennials’ acceptance, of casual sex. With films like the 2011 “Friends with Benefits”, TV programs like “Greek” and songs like “Talking Body” by Tove Lo, it may seem like the […]
That Time I… Wrote a musical
Michael Lynn is a freshman communication major with minors in theatre and business. He currently works as the production manager of SUTV. Those who are passionate about the arts, particularly theater, are familiar with the divine and unique thrill of standing in the blinding spotlight amongst a sea of eyes gazing upon your every movement. In most […]
Election night reflection: what has this meant?
SLCE office held the Election Watch Party on Nov. 8 from 8 to 11 p.m. in the Flight Deck Pub. This presidential race is claimed by some to be one of the most controversial in history. Both the Republican and Democratic candidates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, were heavily criticized. On this historic night, Sharks […]
That time I went bungee jumping in Switzerland
Joanna Ramirez is a senior communication major with a concentration in public relations. She has a hunger for travel and enjoys experiencing different parts of the world. While studying abroad in Lugano, Switzerland, my classmates and I decided to take a weekend trip to Interlaken, Switzerland, the capital of extreme sports, located two and a […]
What is freedom?
Today, citizens will exercise their constitutional freedom by voting for federal, state, county and local officials. The national anthem states that the United States is “the land of the free,” but what does that mean, exactly? Cato Institute and Fraser Institute’s Human Freedom Index, which attempts to measure personal, civil and economic freedom, ranked the […]
Did I choose the right major?
By Jessica Tavares and Chris Densmore Jessica Tavares is an academic adviser within the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center. She works with undergraduate students within NSU’s online and off-site populations. She helps students cultivate degree plans to attain their goals. Christopher Densmore is a NSU alumnus and an academic adviser in the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center. He works […]
NSU isn’t horsing around when it comes to therapy
Watch out talk therapists, a new form of practice is trotting from the office to the stable. Through efforts from a number of NSU faculty, anyone can build relationships with horses through equine therapy. Stable Place, founded by Shelley Green, professor of family therapy, and Valerie Judd, is a non-profit organization that provides equine therapy […]
What does success even mean?
Samantha Yorke is an assistant director and success coach for the Office of Undergraduate Student Success at NSU. She earned her bachelor of science degree in psychology from the University of Central Florida and her master of science degree in higher education from Florida State University. Samantha is a proud Floridian with a passion for […]