The first time I ran the Seven Mile Bridge in 2015, I was sick and had no idea what to expect. I had never run a bridge before. The middle arc of the bridge is high, and the uphill climb is steep. I finished that first race in one hour, 20 minutes and […]
Category: That Time I …
That time I: Became a preschool teacher
Jenna Kopec is a sophomore communication major. She is currently the features editor for The Current. We all have a “mom” friend, and you know exactly what I mean: that one friend who asks you if you did your assignments, reminds you to be safe at parties and loves having in-depth discussions about life lessons […]
That time I… auditioned for ‘So You Think You Can Dance’
Written by: Angelina Granitz Angelina Granitz, sophomore dance major whose dance pieces were chosen to represent NSU at the American College Dance Association, was a contestant on season 11 of the TV dance competition “So You Think You Can Dance” in 2014. At first, Granitz’s experience made her nervous, but as always, dance saved her […]
The time I… released my first album
By: Carolena Albert Carolena Albert, sophomore music major, released her first album at the age of 19. She continues to work on her music and hopes that it will take her all around the world. Albert is passionate about her music and is flattered when people appreciate it and give her feedback. Albert’s first album […]
That Time I… realized my potential
Written by: Annie Nguyen Annie Nguyen is a senior art studio major. Her work is currently displayed in the Artcade exhibit and in the Eighth Annual Juried Student Exhibition. Even though she’s proven to be a successful and talented artist, she didn’t realize her passion and knack for art until her sophomore year at NSU, […]
That Time I … felt the ‘Bern’
Written by: Leigh-Ana Mumford Leigh-Ana Mumford is a junior political science major whose favorite political candidate is Bernie Sanders. So when Sanders finally came to Florida for a political rally, Mumford knew that she could not miss the event. I was afforded a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on March 6, 2016. My friend Alina and I ventured to […]
That Time I … went on the Steve Harvey Show
Written by: Nayeli Montes Nayeli Montes is pursuing a dual master’s degree in pharmacy and biomedical informatics and hopes to become a pediatric or informatics pharmacist. Montes was one of the students who helped make a video submission for her professor, Dr. Jaime Riskin, to be featured on “The Steve Harvey Show.” Montes was […]
That time I… went on a Soylent Diet
Written by: Brandon Jones-Chow Lin On Brandon Jones-Chow Lin On is a junior political science major and president of the Model United Nations Club at NSU. For one week, he decided to replace all of his meals with a Soylent mixture. According to soylent.com, the mixture is a meal replacement drink that possesses what a […]
That Time I…became my mother’s keeper
Chantel Grant, senior political science major and international student from Jamaica, is features editor for the Current. As cliché as this may sound, my mother is best my friend. From the day I was old enough to understand what the words “makeup” or “stilettos” meant, I adored my mother. After my parents divorced, I moved […]
That Time I … joined President’s 64
Written by: Robert Willis Robert Willis is a junior business and finance major with a minor in economics. He wants to join the Marine Corps and later on get his master’s in finance. Willis is a member of the President’s 64 and has been a proud member of the prestigious club for almost three years. […]