As we approach National American Education Week, one of the major points of discussion is whether the U.S. needs to create a national curriculum and core standards. The first argument that would be made is that a national curriculum will make sure that every student across states is academically equal in the classroom. The second […]

Pit bulls have a notorious reputation, especially in Florida. Some counties like Miami-Dade have banned them altogether because these dogs were bred to fight other dogs. As a result, many dogs of this breed exhibit highly aggressive behaviors, and even attack humans. But let’s shed some light on this banished pooch because they are more […]

Parking on campus can be a challenging feat for students, whether they’re freshmen or seniors. According to NSU Public Safety, fines ranging from $20 to $200 are issued to drivers who violate NSU’s parking protocol. But how are students supposed to know they are violating NSU parking regulations if they are never informed? Numerous students […]

The fall season marks absolutely no change in weather for SoFloridians, except for short, dry, cold spells in which it may or may not dip into the 50s outside. For the rest of the fall, the temperature stubbornly refuses to drop below 80 degrees. While northerners avoid the cold at all costs ― by staying […]

Apples, bananas and pears are all healthy fruits – until they’re being compared to a woman’s body type. A woman who is tall and slender like a banana is told to minimize her height and enhance her curves. A woman who is short and curvy like an apple is told to minimize her curves and […]

The ubiquitous banana spiders around NSU’s main campus in Davie, Florida, have fully integrated with the human population. These spiders will play the roles of president, administrative staff, academic advisors, professors, roommates and classmates, to name a few. The integration of human-sized spiders into the NSU community is part of a city-wide plan to accept […]

As students prepare for winter term, many dread deciding which professors to choose for their upcoming classes. After eliminating the scheduling issue, it all comes down to “Which professor do I think will enhance my performance?” If you haven’t discovered the Holy Grail of professor selection, I think you should put your Facebook to rest […]

She was Disney’s poster child and America’s sweetheart, which is why no one could foresee her dramatic transformation. One day, Miley Cyrus emerged as a tongue-swinging, tattooed, teddy bear-loving bad girl of Hollywood, and we hated her. The type of hate we harbor for Miley is unlike any other. We are used to seeing Disney […]