Many of us aren’t sure where to find meaning anymore. We want to find meaning in our studies, careers or a hobby — avenues where we feel safe and connected. But after a couple of let downs, many of us look for a way to find meaning somewhere else possibly in deep, powerful relationships. But […]
Category: Opinions
Dreadlocks do not mean patchouli oil and weed
Hair can add the finishing touches to any outfit. Whether you’re rocking a sleek straight look to tone down a busy ensemble or your locks are flowing through the wind because you’re going for an easy-going light look, hair can make or break your appearance. While hair can emphasize many looks, the one look many […]
NSU’s internship deadlines are unrealistic
Go to school, make good grades, study until your eyes give out, maintain your GPA, be active on campus and, most importantly, don’t forget to get an internship. Being a college student is much more overwhelming then many people may think. Aside from the typically normalized image of all of the excess partying and drinking […]
Women can vote, but our voices are still not heard
After decades of activism and lobbying, the 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920, finally granting women the right to vote. For women, the right to vote wasn’t just about the right to stand in a ballot box and fill in bubbles. For the first time in history, women were allowed to vote into office those […]
Can you name your child “YOLO”?
Of course you can name your child “Yolo.” You only get one chance to bestow the “perfect” name on a child, and to some, perfect means bizarre and unique. Sure, the name you choose for your child will be a defining piece of his or her identity for a lifetime. So no pressure, right? Recently, […]
Shark Speak: February 24, 2015
Which do you think is the most effective way to test your knowledge of course material: exams, research papers or hands-on projects? Why? “I feel that I learn the material more with papers because I prefer working on them and it requires you to apply your knowledge in an organized way.” Stephen Rafferty, sophomore communication […]
Native Americans: the hurt never stopped
Historically, the first people to reach the Americas weren’t Leif Ericksson and the Vikings, nor were they Christopher Columbus and the Spanish. No one could claim to have “discovered” America because you can’t discover a place where people are already living. Those people were the Native Americans. When the Americas were “discovered,” the natives were […]
Dean’s List recipients are significant
Theodore Roosevelt once wrote, “With self-discipline most anything is possible.” Self-discipline is an essential skill – most people acknowledge its importance, but very few do something to strengthen it. With the temptations college lures us into, self-discipline seems to be a very difficult quality to embrace. The temptations of alcohol, partying, procrastination and giving up […]
Meal plan reform: the ends do not justify the means
NSU’s administration heard our pleas for healthier food options on campus at President Hanbury’s Town Hall meetings and finally decided to do something about it. NSU will make our dietary wants, needs and desires a reality by offering more variety at on-campus dining locations. But, as we all know, all great things come at a […]
Shark Speak: February 17, 2015
How do you feel about the fall semester’s increase in meal plan prices in Leo Goodwin and The Commons halls and the mandatory $200 meal plan for the Farquhar, Founders, Vettel and Cultural Living Center halls? “For the students in the apartments, it shouldn’t be forced on them because they have kitchens; you can cook […]