Just because the weather outside may be frightful, it doesn’t mean that your skin won’t be delightful if you keep up a good skincare routine. It’s true that Florida only has one season, hot, but it is still important to protect your skin. Stay tuned for some tips to keep your skin toned. Wash, […]
Category: Features
Success Coach: Holiday break
My name is April Coan, and I am an academic success coach and the assistant director at the Office of Undergraduate Student Success. Throughout the fall semester, I will offer tips and suggestions in The Current, which will focus on topics like success in college and taking advantage of the unique opportunities available at NSU. […]
A college student’s guide to final papers
As a college student, there’s nothing more stressful than taking final exams. An entire semester’s worth of information crammed into one test is a nightmare for any college student. But some final exams don’t consist of the typical multiple choice or short answer questions. Some professors assign final papers to take the place of traditional […]
Three steps to keep your resolutions
The New Year comes with the opportunity to start, well, new. According to various sources, including Forbes magazine and The Washington Post, anywhere between 40 percent and 50 percent of Americans will make a resolution for 2016. This isn’t hard to imagine— almost everyone has something that they want to improve on. The problem is, […]
‘Sorry, mom, I’m still single’: The singles’ holiday survival guide
The holiday season is upon us. For most college students, this is an exciting time to go home and brag about how you conquered the semester. It’s also time to introduce your significant other to your parents and sell them on the idea that you are doing well in school and in the ideal relationship […]
That Time I … rose above “Social Flexpectations”
Brittany Calaluca is a graduating exercise and sport science major at NSU. In 2014, she spoke at TEDxNSU about “Rising above the Magazine Covers,” to discuss her experience with fitness, Photoshop and health perceptions of society. I’m an escaped prisoner. Not the normal type of prisoner you may come across, but I fled from a prison […]
World Aids Day: Know Your Facts
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the end result of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and it has taken the lives of millions of people around the world. World AIDS Day, on Dec. 1, was instituted to help bring worldwide awareness and to unify, show support for and commemorate people who have died from this deadly […]
Volunteer opportunities over winter break
Winter break is typically seen as time for students to rest and recharge after exams and spend time with friends and family. But winter break can also be a time for students to give back to the community through volunteering. There are tons of fun and unique volunteer opportunities all around Broward County during winter […]
Fun facts about peanut butter
November is the month of many things, including National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month. Not many can resist a peanut butter pie from the bakery, or even the random spoonful of peanut butter as a late night snack, but there are many uses for peanut butter other than baking. Cecilia Rokusek, professor of Family Medicine, Public […]
How to shop for the holidays on a budget
You’re one of two people. One saves all year to buy everyone he or she loves holiday gifts, and the other waits until December to even think about gifts. Regardless, both are college students who also have to balance work, organizations and spending time with loved ones. Often, no matter how much you save, you […]