The older we get, the more we can agree that for any occasion we’d prefer monetary gifts. We have now reached the age where we no longer put together long lists of presents we would like to have and instead hope to receive money. For all gift givers, instead of going out your way to […]
Tag: Holidays
Let winter break be a break
After finals, students are graced with a month-long break from December into January. Winter break is supposed to give students a chance to spend time with their families and recuperate after a few months of hard work. But some employers and dedicated students might ask too much of themselves during the break by taking up […]
Staff Picks: What quality do you possess that you are thankful for?
Sometimes in life, being grateful for what is around you is not enough. You have to turn inward and find value in yourself. With Thanksgiving coming up, The Current has taken the time to be thankful for what we will always have — ourselves. Skylyr VanDerveer, multimedia manager, “The quality I’m most thankful for is […]
How not to break the bank this holiday season
As college students, we are accustomed to the phrase, “balling on a budget.” During the holiday season, this phrase tends to be more relevant because, overall, we spend more money on gifts and other items than any other time. Wanting to buy gifts for all the new people you have met, along with your family […]
Going Home for the Holidays
Once you’ve been living away from your parents’ watchful eyes for a while or you’ve gotten used to the layout of a new town, it can be very strange going home and returning to the way things were before you went off to college far away. Even if your “far away” was a grand total […]
Black Friday, the tradition consumers deserve
Savings are a shopaholic’s best friend. Take myself, for example, a college student who has traditionally celebrated Black Friday for as long as I can remember. Black Friday is a tradition for people who are on the lookout for deals, who wait patiently for the fourth Friday of November and can finally purchase the deals […]
Annual campus Thanksgiving celebration and feast
NSU’s Residential Life and Housing staff will host the annual on-campus Thanksgiving celebration for students who are unable to travel home for the holiday. On Nov. 22, the Thanksgiving tradition will be held at Flight Deck from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration includes a Thanksgiving meal, games and activities. “We want to recognize […]
Today is too soon to deck the halls
I have lived in South Florida for my entire life and, of all the seasons, winter is my favorite by far. There’s a multitude of aspects about winter that I patiently wait all year for: people seem to be in better moods, the weather becomes somewhat pleasant and enjoyable and let’s not forget about the […]
How to give a gift to the person who “has everything”
The season of gift giving has arrived. Some people, like those who “have everything,” can pose a problem to others looking to find the perfect gift. Instead of overpaying for a gift that will sit in the back of someone’s closet, there are many creative options that can be explored. Photo Gifts For relatives or […]
Tis the season … to stay fit
The recreational complex at the Don Taft University Center offers a variety of classes that will speed up your heart rate and help you to burn calories at a faster rate. For a detailed schedule of all the classes offered, visit www.rec.nova.edu/fitness.