NSU’s literary and art journal, Digressions, is now accepting student pieces to feature in their upcoming nineteenth volume. The editorial team is seeking original works of poetry, creative essay, dramatic scenes, art, short stories and photography. The journal promotes creativity and open expression in a university setting so that students can move away from the rigidity of an academic setting. There is no set theme for the […]
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New anchor – 9/28
New York to pass legislation protecting app-based food delivery workers According to the NY Times, The New York City Council is set to pass a revolutionary set of laws in order to address the working conditions for employees of app-based food delivery companies like GrubHub, Doordash, Postmates, and more. The legislation has been backed by Mayor Bill de […]
International tidings – 9/28
U.S. diplomat in Haiti resigns in light of treatment of Haitians at Texas board According to NBC News, U.S. Special Envoy for Haiti Daniel Foote has resigned after 15,000 Haitian migrants were stopped at the Del Rio, Texas border. Foote shared that he is appalled at the inhumane treatment of Haitians on the boarder. “With deep disappointment and apologies to those seeking crucial changes, I resign from my position as Special Envoy for Haiti, […]
News briefs
STUEY nominations open through Jan. 10 Nominations for the 24th Annual Student Life Achievement Awards (STUEY Awards) are open now until Jan. 10. Current Nova Southeastern University students, staff, faculty members and groups are eligible to be nominated for the award. Winners will be chosen based on how well the group or individual represents NSU’s core values of […]
Two student-led plays at the Black Box Theatre
Stage 2 Productions, a production company led by NSU students, will perform “The Tempest” and “Mayfly: A 24hr Theatre Project” at the Black Box Theatre in October. These productions will be among the first to be held at the Black Box Theatre since the fall of 2019. Sydney Bruenen, senior theatre and music major with a […]
Shark Talent hosts annual showcase
Razor’s Edge Shark Talent will host their annual Shark Showcase on Oct. 1. The event is a talent showcase featuring different genres of the arts, including but not limited to dance, singing and visual art. Nova Southeastern University’s official website describes the Razors Edge Shark Talent program as a, “program is for students who wish to use their artistic gifts to help create a more […]
News Anchor – 9/21
DCCC starts hub to fight against disinformation in the Latino Community The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee started a new online information hub classed “Juntos Together” to aid in the removal of disinformation in the Hispanic community. The hub can be downloaded and features infographics and Gifs in both English and Spanish to be used to repost and share on social media platforms. The content has information about vaccinations including places to get vaccinated for COVID-19. According to NBC news, the hub is […]
NSU parents voice concerns over COVID-19
Parents of students at Nova Southeastern University have been voicing their concerns about the COVID-19 policies in place, with numerous direct messages have been sent to parent coordinator and associate director of undergraduate admissions, Brooke Stevens over social media and email. The concerns picked up when the Fall 2021 semester began and NSU prepared for in-person classes. Stevens has heard many diverse viewpoints from parents. “Sometimes I’ll have parents reaching out, hoping that their kid will go back to a normal school […]
International Tidings – 9/21
Russia holds parliamentary election without opposition Russia held three days for voting in a parliamentary election last weekend, but it is unlikely to change the country’s current political standing. The election will ultimately determine whether State Duma, the current opposition party, will retain its two-thirds majority, which gives the party power to amend the constitution and remain a viable political opponent. United Russia, the […]
News Briefs – 9/21
Wellness Wednesday monthly series The Office of Recreation and Wellness (RecWell) is holding social wellness events in the Don Taft University Center Spine on Sept. 12, 22 and 29. The events will run from noon to 1 p.m. and feature games, bingo and reflections on social wellness. RecWell describes social wellness as having positive connections with friends, professors and anyone else you […]