AQUATICS During the summer, NSU’s aquatic unit competed in the Broward County Lifeguard Competition at the Weston YMCA. In a competition that tests lifeguard skills in scenario-based contests, one of the two participating NSU teams finished second while the other team finished seventh. This was NSU’s second year participating in a competition where lifeguards demonstrate […]
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Mako Movement: SGA outlines its vision
The Undergraduate Student Government Association’s newly elected President Stacey Mendigutia, junior biology major, is ready to improve the NSU experience with her officers from the Mako Movement party. The new SGA was announced on April 9 after 377 undergraduate students voted. The elected officers will take office May 1. Mendigutia hopes to accomplish Mako Movement’s […]
NSU brings graduation to campus
NSU President George Hanbury announced on April 15 that all commencement ceremonies will be held at the Arena at the Don Taft University Center instead of the BB&T Center, as it was in previous years. The decision was made after legislation was presented to Hanbury by PAN-SGA requesting the change. Lauren Boudreau, second-year student in […]
Special Announcement
The Current is proud to announce that it is a finalist for best non-daily newspaper in its region — including the states of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida — in the Mark of Excellence Awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, which honors the best in college journalism. We also want to congratulate Opinions […]
Editor’s Note
Hey Sharks! The circle of life has turned again, and it’s time for The Current’s last issue of the year. Consider this our way of saying “See you later” until August when new issues will grace newsstands across campus again. NSU had an eventful year from the announcement of three new colleges to the formation […]
News Anchor for April 21, 2015
Aaron Hernandez found guilty Former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez was found guilty of first degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm on April 15. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the June 2013 death of Odin Lloyd, who was last seen with Hernandez and Hernandez’s associates. Colombian rebels break […]
Flight Deck makes changes
NSU’s Flight Deck Pub, which was originally managed by the Office of Students Affairs, has transferred management to Chartwells and NSU’s Office of Business Services. Chartwells Marketing Manager Amanda Goodwin said all parties involved decided it would be best for the Office of Business Services to take over since they work with Chartwells for all […]
News Briefs for April 21, 2015
New emergency room to open This spring, Westside Regional Medical Center will open an emergency room on NSU’s main campus in Davie. The 12,700-square-foot facility will provide the surrounding community with access to board-certified doctors and diagnostic equipment and offer a full range of emergency care services for children and adults. Located at 3476 South University […]
NSU announces new colleges and restructuring
NSU’s Board of Trustees approved three new colleges to be put in place beginning July 1. The additions include NSU’s College of Allopathic Medicine, the College of Engineering and Computing and the Farquhar Honors College. All degree offerings will remain the same; they are just moving under different administrative umbrellas. In addition, existing academic programs […]
Celebrate Arbor Day the NSU way
NSU will celebrate Arbor Day with a tree planting ceremony, music and free food. The free community event, hosted by Green Sharks and Residential Life, will take place on April 22 at 4 p.m. next to the pagoda between The Commons and Leo Goodwin Residence Halls. Green Sharks and the Office of Residential Life and Housing are […]