New COVID-19 housing visitation rules

On Monday, Sept. 20, the Office of Housing and Residential Life sent out an email to all Nova Southeastern University students communicating changes to the previous visitation rules established because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the email each resident could have two on campus resident visitors at a time and commuter students were not allowed in residence halls.   The email informed that the new policy would allow up to three guests per resident to […]

Mask requirement update at NSU

Announced via email on Oct. 7, NSU no longer requires face coverings for all undergraduate, graduate and professional students on all campuses, with the exception that masks must be worn by everyone in academic classrooms.   Originally it was announced that if NSU reaches a 70% vaccination rate across campuses that the requirement for face coverings would end. However, as stated in the email sent to students, Florida […]

News briefs – 10/12

Diversity Student Council to host Coffee & Queeries event  On Tuesday, Oct. 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m., the Diversity Student Council will host a Coffee and Queeries event. The event welcomes students to join the council on the 2nd Floor Lounge of the UC to enjoy some coffee or tea and partake in conversations about queerness.    Sign-ups […]

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NBA players accused of fraud  Eighteen former NBA players have been accused of attempting to defraud the NBA Health and Welfare Benefit Plan. Terrence Williams, Alan Anderson, Anthony Allen, Shannon Brown, William Bynum, Ronald Glen Davis, Christopher Douglas-Roberts, Melvin Ely, Jamario Moon, Darius Miles, Milton Palacio, Ruben Patterson, Eddie Robinson, Gregory Smith, Sebastian Telfair, Charles Watson Jr., Antoine Wright and Anthony Wroten are being charged with defrauding NBA health plan out […]

Artists’ books and their impact

The term artist’s book, or altered book, refers to a specific medium of artistic expression which utilizes different aspects of books as inspiration. This often overlooked medium is not only interesting for the eye but has been impactful in various societies and movements throughout history into the present day.     Simply put, an artist’s book is a work of art […]

International Tidings – 10/5

UN announced Ethiopia has no right to expel UN officials  Ethiopia announced last Thursday that seven U.N. officials have 72 hours to leave the country after being accused of meddling in the country’s affairs, according to the Associated Press. The U.N. went on to inform Ethiopia the following day that it has no legal right to expel the officials. This information comes as pressure grows in […]

New year, new COVID-19 rules

With the start of the new year, Sharks have returned to campus faced with a year of new opportunities and policies to protect students from the spread of COVID-19.   One of the newest changes at Nova Southeastern University is the removal of the BlendFlex teaching model, which is now only reserved for students with academic accommodations   “Our students overwhelmingly wanted in person classes. They love in […]

News briefs -10/5

Trick to the treat  The 10th annual trick to the treat of an internship or research experience will be held on Oct. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. virtually via Zoom. Presented by the Center for Academic and Professional Success and the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, the event will feature students presenting their healthcare internship experiences, as well as inform students on how and […]

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Two former Amazon employees reach settlement deal  Emily Cunningham and Maren Costa were fired from their jobs as user experience designers at Amazon after speaking out against the company’s climate and labor policies. NBC News reported that Amazon spokesperson Jose Negrete wrote in an emailed statement, “We have reached a mutual agreement that resolves the legal issues in this […]

NAMIWalks Your Way: A United Day of Hope at NSU

Nova Southeastern University will sponsor NAMI Broward County’s “NAMIWalks Your Way: A United Day of Hope” 5k fundraiser event on Oct. 9, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Fort Lauderdale campus as well as virtually, to bring more awareness to mental health issues and help those affected by such illnesses.    NAMIWalks Your Way focuses on destigmatizing mental illnesses by […]