“Trust yourself and what you are capable of. Even now, I always struggled with making decisions or ‘trusting the process’ when it came to choosing my major, my career or even what I wanted to do on a Friday night. For overthinkers like myself, I think it is important to be aware that there are […]

Kathleen Crapson is a graduating senior part of NSU’s class of 2020. She earned her bachelor’s of art and design, with a concentration in graphic design and a minor in arts administration. For two years, she has been the Chief of Visual Design for The Current, NSU’s student-run newspaper while also moonlighting as the Head […]

College: it’s the best of times, it’s the worst of times. It’s also one of the most expensive times. In our young lives, with food costs, transportation, books and credits piling on, the charges seem to be almost insurmountable. About 57% of people have college debt, and this number is only rising. Getting a job […]

If you’re like me, you probably didn’t have your own personal credit card or banking account that wasn’t connected to your parents prior to college. It’s a major financial commitment, and if you do not understand exactly what it is used for or how it can affect your future, you can put yourself in a […]

NSU has a wide variety of sports teams and all of them consist of talented players who work hard to make NSU proud. While the university hosts many different events throughout the year, the sports games are some of the best. Being a first time or even returning student, it can be hard to keep […]

In my first year here at NSU, the odds were if I was not eating, sleeping, in class or working, I was at the RecPlex. The RecPlex has quickly become my favorite spot on campus, whether it be for the pool, rock climbing wall, basketball courts (my absolute favorite) or the gym to hit the […]

Navigating relationships, both romantic and platonic, can be a difficult task. Especially in college, when students are given opportunities to meet new people and foster new connections, the path to healthy relationships can be a bumpy road. College can be the place you find your closest friends, your best mentors or even your life partner, […]

Strongly committed to conducting classes and activities that are free from sexual discrimination and misconduct, NSU has complied with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and developed its own Title IX team. NSU’s Title IX strives to prevent or assist students to resolve any type of sexual harassment, violence and relationship struggles.    […]

In my experience so far at NSU, I have never felt in danger or unsafe, even during the two lockdowns the university has had. However, there are precautions I take to ensure that. Whether walking back from a late night class at 10 p.m., the gym late at night or coming back from a friend’s […]

Whether you’ve been an omnivore your whole life and want to go vegetarian, you’re just looking to eat more plant-based meals, you want to quit all animal products cold turkey (or cold tofu) or you’re hoping to continue your current lifestyle, I’m here to let you know it’s possible to be vegan in college. Take […]