The essence of democracy is voting for either one of two presidential candidates. Why can’t independents and voters dissatisfied with both candidates understand that? On Sep. 16, former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, originally an independent candidate himself, told voters in New York that they needed to vote for Hillary Clinton and that this was not […]
Category: Opinions
Shark Speak: “How well does NSU represent minority populations?”
Nishat Ahmed, junior psychology major “I think Nova represents minorities really well. There’s a lot of different ethnicities around here. There’s Caucasians, Asians, African Americans… Although, I haven’t seen a lot of Hispanics, but then again I haven’t met that many people yet, anyway. But from what I can tell by just looking around campus […]
Should animals be kept in captivity?
Should animals be kept in captivity? This question has been heavily debated for decades. The events that occurred at SeaWorld Orlando, most recently in 2010, and the subsequent release of the condemning documentary Blackfish in 2013 have brought to light the treatment of wild animals in captivity and whether or not it is an ethical […]
The Shark Shuttle won’t get you anywhere
Expecting a smoothie from JuiceBlendz Café after class ends at 8:30 p.m. or thinking that DeSantis and the Huizenga College of Business are two different buildings are both actions that scream NSU freshman. In hindsight, it seems so obvious. If I want a smoothie late at night, Starbucks should be my first stop, and of […]
Shark Speak- Issue 5
The dean’s list GPA requirement was raised this semester from a 3.5 to a 3.8. According to Dan Sullivan, associate dean of the College of Undergraduate studies, the change was made to ensure that the dean’s list only recognizes students in the top 10 percent academically and to promote consistent recognition across all programs. What […]
Our anxiety isn’t our fault
On Sep. 4, NBC News published a feature about East Carolina University’s efforts to help its students cope with anxiety because of the rising number of cases of student anxiety. In the piece, ECU’s vice chancellor of student affairs, Virginia Hardy, stated that part of the reason for the influx of college students with anxiety […]
Becoming Tinderella: Our modern-day fairytale
Growing up, every little girl had a dream of finding her own Prince Charming. We all wanted that one special guy to save us from our troubles and give us true love’s kiss. Now, all we really need is true love’s swipe, right? Why deal with evil stepsisters or slave labor to find a […]
Who says millennials don’t care about politics?
As a millennial – a label I actually loathe – I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard “you don’t care about politics” or “the future of this country is in trouble” from my elders. I’m a millennial on the older end of the spectrum and I find this offensive. I care about politics, […]
Seriously Kidding: Visually impaired find hipster glasses offensive
Glasses without lenses, commonly worn by hipsters and hyper-intellectuals to make people think they’re smarter than they are, have a dangerous side effect: they are highly offensive to the visually impaired. Mary Whittaker has been wearing glasses since the tender age of seven. Because of her nearsightedness, she is unable to read the menus at […]
Shark Speak- What changes would you like to see made at NSU?
Michelle Kirk, junior elementary education major “I would like to see an option for day care for NSU students who are moms or dads going back to school. It costs a lot of money to go to school, and I think having the option for a day care would help.” MyKella Mitchell, business management major […]