Santa Claus is a legendary figure associated with a 4th-century Christian saint called Saint Nicholas. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the Dutch brought the tradition of Saint Nicholas, also called Sinterklass (Santa Claus), giving gifts and candy to children to the United States. The tradition carries on in many Western societies today. Children often believe […]
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On the Scene: What is your most memorable holiday story?
Holidays offer opportunities for families to spend time with each other and celebrate traditions, but sometimes unpredicted events happen making them especially memorable. What is your most memorable holiday story? “I have to have an outfit for every holiday and the outfit I picked out for one Thanksgiving was for a hot day, but the weather […]
On the Scene: Why do you think President Obama has lost popularity among college students?
In October, an Associated Press poll reported that 44 percent of college students approve of President Barack Obama’s on-the-job performance. This is a 16 percent drop from a poll taken in May 2009. We asked NSU students: Why do you think President Obama has lost popularity among college students?
On the Scene: Who is your favorite superhero and why?
Superheroes have ruled the box office for years. Last week, Disney announced the release date for “Iron Man 3” (May 3, 2013), “Megamind” is in theaters and a “Captain America” movie is in the works for 2011. With all this superhero action, we asked NSU students: Who is your favorite superhero and why?
On the Scene: What would you be willing to do for one million dollars?
What would you be willing to do for one million dollars?
On the Scene: What is your most memorable scary story?
Halloween has Celtic and Catholic roots. It grew from religious rituals and European folk traditions steeped in superstition to a fun celebration of customes and candy. However, its ominous origin creates an opportunity for many to use their imaginations to carry on the superstitions through frightful stories and haunting gestures. Oct. 31 becomes a scary day. What is your most memorable scary story?
On the Scene: What is your definition of ugly?
A unique Web site, www.uglyschmucks.com, was created to help unattractive people find their life partners in a quick and easy way. On it, people submit pictures of themselves and vote on how attractive each member is. What is your definition of ugly?
On the Scene: If you could pick anything, what would your last meal be?
CNN’s Jeremy Harlan has covered two executions. His main question for the doomed prisoners was what they wanted for their last meal. He reported that Virginia’s death row inmates have restrictions on what they can get for their last meal. They’re only allowed to order meals the prison served in the last month. If you could pick anything, what would your last meal be?
On the Scene: How would you feel if an immigration law similar to Arizona’s was passed in Florida?
On April 23, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed a bill into law, which requires immigrants to carry their alien registration documents at all times. The law also allows police to question individuals if there is reason to believe they’re illegal. Candidates Rick Scott and Marco Rubio, up for election in November, support Arizona’s controversial law. How would you feel if an immigration law similar to Arizona’s was passed in Florida?
On the Scene: What kind of dance moves attract you?
A study published this month in the journal, Biology Letters, concluded that most women are attracted to flamboyant male dancing. What kind of dance moves attract you? “I like coordinated dancing. Everyone likes someone who can dance and is coordinated. When you flow while you dance you get the moves in it. I like that.” Patrick […]