Guys, it’s just a phone

“Anything you can do, I can do better” has been the ongoing slogan for cell phone manufactures for years. Android manufacturers and Apple update their phone models every year in attempt to outdo the other. There is only so much one can do with a phone, so, eventually, it becomes trying to beat each other […]

Shark Speak for April 12, 2016

What on-campus event did you enjoy the most, and why?   “I really liked CommunityFest. Many NSU students attended the event, and even people from the Davie community were there. Events like this really show how much NSU tries to maintain an engaging environment.” Kimberly Lopez, junior biology major   “I always look forward to […]

Save animals, exploit humans   

“Cruelty-free.” “Non-animal tested.” “Animal safe.”  These are phrases that shoppers are concerned with when choosing which brands to buy from. Many consumers in the U.S. do a great job of ensuring that the products they buy are cruelty-free and haven’t been tested on animals. Consumers often refuse to purchase from companies that exploit animals during […]

Feminism isn’t about equality

The first listed definition in the Merriam-Webster dictionary says that feminism is the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities. I’m sure there are many who believe that, but they certainly aren’t feminists. The second definition that Merriam-Webster lists is far more accurate: organized activity in support of women’s rights and […]

The future is uncertain, and that’s OK

It’s no secret that uncertainty is one of those concepts that makes a lot of people squirm. Whether you’re a freshman or sophomore suddenly questioning the path you chose to take or a junior or senior panicking over which road to travel next, you’ll most likely have to sit in uncertainty at some point in […]

What’s the rush to grow up?

Teenagers are becoming sexually active sooner and sooner, so much so that TeenHealthFX reported that most young people have had sex for the first time by 17, when there is no reason for teenagers to be fixated on relationships and sex. In a society that often promotes sexual content, children’s television should be the one […]

Tanking happiness

It took SeaWorld hundreds of injuries, three human deaths and 163 orca deaths to realize it was time to put the orca performances to rest. It’s true that SeaWorld will never be the same once the famous orca performances cease, but no amount of entertainment is worth the danger and death of any human or […]

Raccoons looking for higher education

As the last of the sun’s rays shimmered in the evening sky, the first raccoon popped out of its hiding place, soon to be followed by its comrades. Covertly, it crossed the road from the parking lot heading towards the Carl DeSantis Building with a spring in its step and greed in its eyes. On […]

Shark Speak for April 5, 2016

What campus resource do you find most useful, and why?   “I really like the collaborative study room in the library because they make it really easy to study with large groups of people. Plus, if my friends are busy, and I have nothing to do, I often go to the library.” Jailene Perez, freshman […]

Shark Speak for March 29, 2016

    What do you love about NSU?   “I love the great academic opportunities and focus here at Nova. I also appreciate the amount of enthusiasm and student-centered activities around campus. It really makes me feel proud.” Gabriela Espinosa, sophomore speech-language and communication disorders major   “NSU provides me with a close-knit community, and it […]