We’ve all heard it before: “I’m not on the right or the left” or “both sides are wrong” or “let’s hear both sides.” These statements may seem like they are a valiant plea for bipartisanship and pragmatism, but these fall flat when “both sides” are considered for various social issues in the U.S. today. Let’s […]
Category: Opinions
We should rethink driving
The rise in gas prices have been in the news for the past few weeks, so naturally, people are trying to limit their driving to save some money. If you are tired of paying more for gas than you are for tuition, then it might just be time to find a new way of getting […]
Apple customers left behind as updates ruin their iPhone experience
The functionality of the iPhone is changing yet again and Apple customers are struggling to adapt to the new features that are added to each iOS. It was almost two years ago that Apple added new features that have allowed iPhone consumers to personalize their phones. However, with each update, customers have asked which features […]
Electronic notes are superior to basic paper notes
Growing up, pen and paper were our only option for notetaking. I remember in middle school how I was obsessed with colored pens, highlighters and markers to captivate my legible handywork. However, as I have gotten older and the world has gotten more technologically advanced, things have become more progressive. Note-taking is much easier and […]
Shark speak: “How do you feel about Shark Preview being in person?”
“I like it because I have to do interviews, and we get a better feel of the candidates and how they are like. There’s good organization going on around campus, so it makes things run smoothly,” said Ester Ferreira, freshman communication major. “It’s kind of cool seeing all the kids excited having the possibility of […]
Seriously kidding: A satire column A second attempt at reading your horoscope, but I still don’t know a thing about astrology
The following is a satirical piece, meaning that this piece is full of humor, exaggeration, irony and other techniques to create a ridiculous story. This piece is purely entertaining and not meant to be taken seriously under any circumstances. This piece does not reflect the views of the writer, Nova Southeastern University or The Current […]
Xbox versus PlayStation
It has been a little over a year since Microsoft and Sony released the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, yet the debate between which console is superior still rages on. The constant feud between the two consoles has actually been going on for decades, dating back to when the Xbox was released in 2001 […]
Hearing about this year’s housing selection makes me glad that I’m graduating
This is my last semester at NSU, and I’ve lived on campus all four years. I’ve been pretty lucky with housing selection, as I lived in The Commons my freshman year, managed to snag a single in the Cultural Living Center my sophomore year and have lived in Mako Hall for the last two years. […]
Water your thoughts: Give new animated kids shows a chance
Children’s animation in today’s day and age is a mixed bag of fool’s gold and genuine gems. Since the early 2010s, children’s animation has taken a turn to favor brighter colors and heavily cartoonish, kid-friendly art styles with matching humor and plot lines to boot. Many who grew up with the darker, often stranger animated […]
Shark Speak: With the recent sexual assault on campus what are your thoughts on campus security? Do you feel safe on campus? What are your thoughts on public safety?
“Personally, I have never had any issues with public safety, and I do feel safe on campus. In regards to the sexual assault, I do think it’s very unfortunate, but I think public safety is trying to do their best to keep us safe and I believe NSU is a safe place,” said Morgan Gesty, […]