Malischa Oge is a senior communication studies major and dance minor. In addition to her studies, she is a member of NSU’s dance team, the Sharkettes, and is a contributing writer for The Current. She hopes her story demonstrates the importance of appreciating one’s own culture and traditions. I am a first generation Haitian-American. Both […]
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Diary of… a future dog foster parent
Nicole Cocuy is a sophomore communication studies major and The Current’s Opinions Editor. Outside of school, she spends most of her time training her 5-month-old yorkie Picasso. With her story, she hopes that people understand the importance of adopting dogs, rather than buying them. She also hopes to inspire others to rescue pets. My first […]
Diary of… a traveling law student
Ron Iacone is a third- year law student. Outside of school, he loves doing anything outdoors, including fishing, hiking and traveling. He hopes his story demonstrates the power of studying abroad. On my way to the study abroad office of my alma mater, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, I had one recurring question […]
Diary of…a rescue diver
Samantha MacCarty is a sophomore double major in marine biology and communication studies. When she’s not busy studying, she likes going to the beach and hanging out with friends. She hopes her story shows readers that they have the ability to overcome anything and become stronger and succeed despite difficult obstacles. Scuba diving was always […]
Diary of… a traveler
[slideshow_deploy id=’10383′] Andrew Jones is a junior political science and legal studies double major and the treasurer of NSU’s International Relations Association. With his story, Andrew hopes that people realize that there is a wildly beautiful world around us that deserves to be explored, understood and respected. This summer, three friends and I participated in […]
Diary of… a singer
Stephani Schmidt is a second-year master’s student in the college student affairs and the adviser of NSU’s first female a cappella group The Riff Tides. Singing has been a big part of Stephani’s life since a young age and something she really loves to do. She hopes her story demonstrates that failure is an opportunity […]
Diary of…an injured athlete
Remi McClellan is a junior communication studies major and a member of the women’s rowing team. Outside of class, Remi enjoys writing in her journal, reading and spending time with her family and friends. She hopes that her story demonstrates that though the road to success may be bumpy, anyone can come back after a downfall by working hard and remaining dedicated. 1,210 […]
Diary of…a survivor
Clovis Nelson is a fifth-year doctoral student studying educational leadership and organizational leadership in the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education. Outside of class, Nelson is a sculptor and volunteers with the city of Pompano Beach as a member of its Cultural Arts and Education Advisory committees. He also periodically sings in reggae stage shows […]
Diary of… an island girl
Nadira St. Hilarie is a senior communications studies major from Roseau, Dominica. Moving to the U.S. was a difficult transition from island life to mainland life. Today she has learned to come out of her shell and has become more involved, which has greatly impacted her college experience. Life in the Caribbean has been a […]
Diary of…A Playwright
Alexa Laiacona is a freshman theater major who loves reading plays and belting out show tunes. She hopes that with her story gives readers an inside look into the life of a playwright. For Alexa, playwrights are not just 1,000 year-old poets writing in modern English about two-star crossed lovers; their stories are much more […]