On Nov. 28, the sisters of Sigma Delta Tau and brothers of Beta Theta Pi will host an interactive workshop on dating and sexual abuse open to the NSU community from 6-9 p.m. in room 1053 of the Carl Desantis Building. NSU’s Delta Iota chapter of Sigma Delta Tau was asked to host the “Safe […]
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The secret world of Human Trafficking
Illegal crimes have always been a lucrative industry in the United States, yet one sector has proven to be an evil that has a particularly complicated arrangement. Human trafficking is defined as the action of illegally transporting people for the purposes of forced labour and commercial sexual exploitation. Labor trafficking involves the victim to be […]
What to look for before you get a piercing
Untraditional body and facial piercings have been popping up more and more in trendy magazines and listicles recently. Whether you’re looking for a bold ring or a dainty stud, piercings can be a great way to express your personal style in a mostly non-permanent fashion. But before you hop on the bandwagon, here are a […]
Water your thoughts: Parking tickets
NSU students are opinionated about all kinds of things, from universal social issues to NSU-specific concerns. Sometimes, however, we Sharks just need to rant about the smaller things in life to let off some steam. In this column, The Current asks: water your thoughts? Have you ever had a day when you wake up […]
Staying healthy and safe during the holiday season
While the holiday season brings new memories, delicious food and joy, it can also bring stress, unrealistic expectations and even a couple of extra pounds. Here are some tips on how to stay healthy and safe during the holiday season. Maintaining emotional wellness One of the main health concerns that people face during the holidays […]
Preventing campus car break-ins
According to CNN, there are about 1.85 million vehicle break-ins every year. Within the last two months, seven car break-ins on NSU’s main campus have been reported to Public Safety. Davie Police Department Officer Keith Rubin said, “Car break-ins are a major problem in the town of Davie, its surrounding area, and all over the […]
How residents can stay safe on campus
“It’s a pain because I go visit my friends in the Commons almost every day and when I sign in they start keeping track of me and tell me I can’t go see my friends. You can only go in a certain number of times. It’s just a pain because I might be going in for five minutes and leaving and I have to sign in,” she said.
Roller-coaster safety: Is it a good thing?
I am obviously not an expert. I don’t know much about playground safety or rollercoaster physics, but perhaps, in the end, Universal did the right thing. Taking human error out of the equation is probably the best way to continue the lineage of the ride while preserving patron safety.
Stop. Think. Report. NSU officials detail procedures for reporting dangerous behavior on campus
Classmates and professors of Jared Lee Loughner, the man who shot and killed six people and injured 13, including congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in January, reported to Pima Community College officials that Loughner was mentally unstable, and that they were concerned about his behavior. He was suspended after posting a video on YouTube calling the college […]
College Women at risk for sexual assault
A 2010 study by the Department of Justice estimated that one in four college women will be the victim of rape or attempted rape before they graduate in four years. Vittoria Santini, junior communication studies major, said, “I think that’s a part of reality. I’m sure it happens at parties and stuff. It’s a little […]