Homelessness: An ongoing problem

It’s one of the biggest issues worldwide: people that live in the streets because they can’t afford a home. Homelessness occurs for different reasons. According to the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, an estimated 2.5 to 3.5 million people are homeless. Drug addiction and crime involvement are a couple of things that cause […]

True life: I worry too much

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 […]

NSU’s sexual misconduct policy

On Sept. 13, a student at the University of North Carolina held a press conference stating that she was raped by a football player and that the university did not take the proper actions in the investigation. This case follows a series of sexual assault cases on college campuses that have made headlines in recent […]

Chilling in the PouchCouch

Ever wanted to try out a product you saw on TV? I have, and I did. One Monday night, I went to Bed, Bath, and Beyond and bought my very own PouchCouch, which resembles an oversized trash bag with lips. The PouchCouch commercial advertises that the PouchCouch “fills with air in seconds” for “instant relaxation […]

Tis’ the Season to Register

By Chris Densmore and Jessica Tavares Jessica Tavares is an academic adviser in 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 NSU’s Undergraduate Academic Advising Center. […]

That time I… moved to the US

by Aldana Foigel Aldana Foigel is a sophomore communication major with a minor in business. She is from Argentina and is currently a contributing writer for The Current. When I was a little girl, I used to watch Disney movies and dream about visiting the U.S. one day. I wanted to go to Disneyland and […]

The benefits of keeping a journal

  Have you ever had a really good day and thought to yourself, “Wow, I hope to remember this years from now?” Maybe you’ve just had an intense discussion in philosophy class and would like to truly understand what was being discussed?   Either way, keeping a journal can have many benefits for your everyday […]

Places to ‘gill’ out: Paris Morning Bakery

Sharks with a hankering for sweets and unique experiences might love the Paris Morning Bakery located in Davie. Paris Morning Bakery is a Korean and French bakery that sells a range of pastries, breads and beverages. Patrons can search the racks of sweets for the sweet potato pastries, hamster white bean paste and cream puffs. […]