Desperation in Myanmar There have been several rallies and protests in Myanmar since February, with military forces responding to these rallies violently by using live ammunition to disperse demonstrators. Since the coup began, 50 people have been killed and many have been injured. Reporters from Myanmar stated those killed include a 14-year-old, a 17-year-old and […]
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SpaceX ship falls apart after seemingly successful landing A rocketship owned and operated by SpaceX burst into flames on March 3 after a seemingly successful landing in Texas. The rocketship was a prototype Starship, and the first of three prototypes to land successfully after flying about six miles up in altitude. While the rocket ship […]
Crossroads Humanities Student Conference
The NSU Center for the Humanities in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences host the third annual Crossroads Humanities Student Conference on April 10. The conference will be virtual this year and focus on the theme of “Networks.” Topics for the conference include disease and culture, viral media, collective and individual identity and sources […]
News Briefs – 3/9/21
The Bounce Back Showcase Razor’s Edge Shark Talent presents the Bounce Back Showcase, an opportunity for NSU students to showcase their unique talents. At this annual showcase, Shark Talent provides a platform for all NSU students to participate and present their art to the NSU community. Submissions will be accepted in the form of 2-5 […]
NSU partners with CRF for promising future in coral research
On Feb. 16, NSU announced that The Halmos College of Arts and Sciences researchers will partner with the Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF), the leading coral research non-profit organization. The project aims to install a new coral nursery of 19 “Coral Trees,” focusing on 180 unique genotypes of Staghorn (Acropora cervicornis) and Elkhorn (Acropora palmata) coral, […]
The World of Anna Sui exhibition on display at the NSU Art Museum
Last week, the NSU Art Museum in Downtown Fort Lauderdale opened The World of Anna Sui exhibit, a retrospective exhibition showcasing the work of legendary fashion designer Anna Sui. Originally curated by Dennis Nothdruft for the Fashion and Textile Museum in London, the exhibit has traveled to Shanghai, Tokyo and New York and will be […]
International Tidings 3/9/21
Youtube removes channels run by Myanmar’s military On Friday, the popular video-sharing platform Youtube announced that it had removed five channels run by Myanmar’s military amid ongoing violence after a coup last month. Myanmar has been facing mass protests demanding an end to its military rule and the release of their detained elected leaders. This […]
Black Excellence Showcase
On Friday, Feb. 26, the Black Student Union (BSU) at NSU presented their annual Black Excellence Showcase. The event wrapped up Black History Month at NSU by featuring music, art, poetry, and modeling by students. Held on the library quad, the event also featured food, games, a Greek roll call and some remarks from the […]
NSU honors Anthony J. DeNapoli with a flag display
Anthony J. DeNapoli was a beloved member of the NSU community for 25 years. DeNapoli served as the dean of undergraduate admissions, and before he took on that role, he was the associate dean of international affairs. DeNapoli spread kindness to each of the students, faculty and staff members he interacted with and helped during […]
International Tidings Vol. 31 Issue 24
Germans refusing vaccine brand Some German citizens are weary of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine produced by AstraZeneca, citing fears that it is “less effective.” According to The New York Times, the preferred vaccine among many Germans is the one that was created by German company BioNTech with Pfizer, in contrast to the British-Swedish AstraZeneca vaccine. […]