October is right around the corner, and for sports fans this means one thing: the MLB Postseason is about to begin.
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Usain Bolt: Greatest athlete on the planet
Is he faster than a speeding bullet? Probably not. But, he just might be the most dominant athlete in the world. Just who is this mystery athlete? Well, don’t blink because you’ll miss him.
On the Bench: A captain’s responsibility: Philipp Lahm didn’t get the memo
When you hear the word “captain” in sports, you associate the term with qualities, such as leadership, integrity, and intelligence. A true captain not only represents his/her team on the field, but off the field as well. Apparently, captain of the German National Soccer team, Philipp Lahm, didn’t get the memo.
Why NSU doesn’t need football
NSU athletics has grown exponentially in recent years. With the addition of a swimming and diving program and a new athletics building that opened last year, NSU athletics is heading in the right direction. NSU athletics has begun to establish itself at the national level, becoming national champions in women’s golf and in women’s rowing. […]
On the Scene: How will NSU’s tuition increase affect you?
NSU will raise tuition rates by five percent starting next school year. The increase will affect all students, regardless of the amount of credits they take. How will NSU’s tuition increase affect you?
On the Bench: Superstar’s mother shouldn’t get special privileges
Last Thursday, Gloria James, mother of famous basketball player LeBron James, was arrested outside a Miami Beach hotel for battery and disorderly intoxication.
On the Bench: NSU baseball deserves national recognition
This season, the NSU baseball team is making a statement to not only the Sunshine State Conference but also the nation. In the first 25 games of the season, the Sharks had a solid record of 17-8. Their most notable win came against nationally-ranked conference rival the University of Tampa.
On the Scene: Who would you want as the commencement speaker at your graduation and why?
President Barack Obama will be the keynote speaker at Miami Dade College’s commencement ceremony on April 29. The 2011 undergraduate commencement speaker for NSU has not yet been announced. Who would you want as the commencement speaker at your graduation and why?
El Clásico: Thrice would be nice
Real Madrid versus Barcelona, “El Clásico.” Do I really have to say anything else?
On the Scene: Even though you are permitted to take the day off, do you feel comfortable missing lectures on a religious holiday?
In exchange for having an extended Winter holiday vacation, NSU holds classes on Good Friday and Rosh Hashanah. However, professors are required to excuse students who celebrate the religious holidays. Professors are also required to permit students to make up tests and quizzes, as well as provide any material that was distributed during that class period. Even though you are permitted to take the day off, do you feel comfortable missing lectures on a religious holiday?