Classism increases hypocrisy 

There’s this huge misconception that behavior with sexual connotation is only acceptable if the woman partaking in the action is of high social class. Otherwise, women are judged, susceptible to criticism and slut shamed. The truth is, class plays an important role in how we perceive behavior. Classism is what distinguishes art from “sluttish behavior.” […]

Dying to date online

People usually choose to use the Internet as a dating resource because it’s convenient. Unfortunately, because people can be whomever they choose to be online, people often choose not to be themselves. And, as a result, young adults naively put themselves in dangerous situations. A date is never something worth dying for. Today’s college students […]

Paper is thin, women are not

Women are constantly at battle with society about their appearances. Media and various texts are constantly convincing females that, in order to be successful and loved, they have to look a certain way. And if they don’t look that particular way, they are shamed into working toward that ideal image, sometimes to a dangerous extent. […]

Satire: ‘The Wannabe Feminist Manifesto’

Who we are We the Feminists, also known as WTF, serve to support, promote and uplift women who deserve it. Our principles Feminism is not about the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social and economic equality to men, but it is about classism and appearance. We will uplift and promote women […]

We share the same race, not brain

OK – So, the “black card” joke isn’t funny, nor will it ever be. I get that races that have been subjected to acts of persecution and oppression should stick together, but that does not mean that we have to walk in synchronized formation or monitor our actions out of fear of getting our membership […]

Where’s my money, NSU?

It’s no secret that many students aren’t thrilled with NSU’s financial aid department, and after my latest experience, I don’t find that all too surprising. Last week, when I went to get tax assistance for 2015, the tax preparer reviewed my tax information for 2014, as well, because I informed her that I have been […]

Dual citizenship: A right or a privilege?

Long gone are the days when identity and citizenship were constricted to limited labels. Because we are a country of immigrants stemming from various different nationalities, our society is diverse and continues to become more diverse. As a result, dual citizenship statuses are increasingly popular. A person with dual citizenship or dual nationality is a national of two countries. […]

Shark Speak for March 22, 2016

Why is it important for college students to be informed about politics?   “It’s important to know what’s going on in your country because college ends sooner than you think, and, before you know it, you’ll be in the real world. Whether we realize it or not, while I’m in college, what’s going on in […]

You’re a fandom, not a cult

In the mood for some top-notch homemade guacamole, a woman enters a supermarket to pick up some ripe avocados. Excited to see another avocado lover, a man wearing an avocado T-shirt approaches the woman and inquires about her plan for the avocados. The woman discloses that she plans to use the avocados for guacamole, her […]