Thousands of people have been buzzing on social media about the latest trend in bee keeping technology: the autoflow beehive. With the alarming decline of the world’s bee population, thousands of people have begun advocating for safe bee keeping practices. And the Flow Hive, one of the most successful brands of autoflow beehives, seems like […]
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“Hollow”een is overrated
I remember reading stories in elementary school about the origins of Halloween. and I can vaguely recall an explanation that said the term “Hallow’s Eve” eventually morphed into one word. I can’t tell you much more than that, however. That’s probably because whatever intentions set the foundation for the “holiday” have faded away, and Halloween […]
Shark Speak: Do you think it’s important for college students to vote in the upcoming election?
“Of course. I believe I have to vote for the person who represents my views on the issues that matter most, and I won’t have a voice in this upcoming election if I don’t.” – Lorraine Sanchez, sophomore biology major “Yes. It is extremely important to have your voice heard, especially by people who will […]
Seriously Kidding: Snapchat is the best new medium for long-form storytelling
Move over, YouTube. Long snap stories are taking over the Wi-Fi, and storytelling hasn’t been so innovative since the first cave dweller wrote on the first cave wall. Young people are using their Snapchat to tell their stories and document their lives in the least permanent way possible. “Like Twitter, this medium was clearly designed […]
Work to live, don’t live to work
It doesn’t matter if you are a college senior set out on your career journey or a freshman who worked throughout high school, most of us have probably held a part-time – or maybe a full-time – job at some point in our young lives. Maybe your mom, dad or both worked more than one […]
We change our minds, so why can’t politicians?
Every election season, candidates, media and voters drag up positions candidates held years ago to question candidates’ honesty. Although candidates should be scrutinized when they contradict themselves, sometimes the scrutiny goes too far. For example, according to the Fiscal Times, in 2004 Hillary Clinton said, “I believe that marriage is not just a bond, but […]
Seriously Kidding: Voting doesn’t matter
With election day quickly approaching, many people are struggling to decide who to vote for. After witnessing the first debate, the answer has become clear: just ignore the election until it goes away.Let’s face it, the American people have opted out of voting since we first started national elections. Around 42.5 percent of Americans ignored […]
Tuition should include textbooks
Should college be free? This question sparks much debate among students of all ages. One of the main obstacles students face when searching for a college education is the cost of attendance. With tuition prices rising, it’s no wonder we see many students take the community college route or opt out completely. However, when we […]
Shark Speak
This year, NSU changed their grade forgiveness policy, which previously allowed students to retake a class regardless of the grade they received and count the higher grade in their GPA while the previous grade still remained on their transcripts. The new policy states a student can exclude from their GPA up to three courses they […]
Dress for you and not anyone else
“Who are you trying to impress today?” This is usually the question I hear when I choose to dress up on any random day of the school year. This year, I have tried to invest one day a week into developing my appearance. Getting lazy with your wardrobe and appearance is quite simple when you’re […]