Shark Speak for October 20, 2015

What do you think of the candidates currently running for president?   “There is a wide variety of topics and things these candidates want to fix, and it seems like I still need more time on making a decision on who I want to be our next president. My first choices would be Dr. Ben […]

Shark Speak for October 6, 2015

  How do you cope with the stress of midterms?   “For midterms, I like to plan out what I need to study. Reviewing with my classmates is always a great help. If feel stressed, I go to Chipotle or Whole Foods with my friends.” Danielle Zarfati, senior political science major   “I like to […]

Shark Speak: September 22, 2015

What do you think of the RecPlex’s new name, “RecWell”?    “I think the new name doesn’t make a huge difference. The gym itself is still the same.” Ana Fernandez, senior biology major   “It doesn’t sound like a gym anymore to me, and I’ll probably still call it ‘RecPlex’ because that’s what I’m used […]

Shark Speak: April 21, 2015

What is the most important lesson you learned this year at NSU?   “The importance of communicating with people from different cultures.” Emma Wahlstrom, sophomore business administration major   “Don’t procrastinate with your work.” Kendall Mockbridge, sophomore marine biology major   “Learning to balance your extracurricular activities with your school and actually finding time to […]

Shark Speak: April 14, 2015

Earth Day is April 22. How do you think NSU be more environmentally friendly? “NSU should have more gardens to help organic life and the bee population, which everyone is talking about.” Sabaiyale Janjua, sophomore biology major “By having a more eco-friendly shuttle bus service.” Christian Almeida, sophomore biology major “By having more recycling bins, […]

Shark Speak: April 7, 2015

The Non-Attendance Drop Policy, found in the Student Enrollment Agreement, drops students from a course if they miss class during the first week of the term. Were you aware of this policy? How do you feel about it? “I was not aware of this policy, and I don’t think it’s fair. Things can happen on […]

Shark Speak: April 1, 2015

For the first time, commencement ceremonies will be on campus at the Don Taft University Center. Previously, commencement ceremonies were held at the BB&T Center. Would you prefer to graduate on campus or at the BB&T Center? Why?   “I’d prefer BB&T because, even though it’s a longer drive, graduation is a special event, and […]

Shark Speak: March 24, 2015

“It’s Women’s History Month! How do you define feminism?”   “It is equality for both sexes. At first, I thought it was just about women and their rights, but I’ve learned that it is actually for both sexes and not just women.” Ashley Lonergan, junior biology major “Feminism means equal opportunity for all genders in […]

Shark Speak: March 17, 2015

What has been your experience with the Office of Student Financial Assistance? What do you think can be improved? “I’ve had a pretty good experience with them. Usually, I get what I need to do done when I go to the One-Stop Shop. Sometimes, I feel like I don’t know what I need to do. […]