NSU’s College of Pharmacy, in collaboration with St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, is conducting a research project that they hope will improve treatment methods for victims of shark bites. Using samples from sharks captured during The Blacktip Challenge, researchers are studying the effects of shark bacteria on victims. The Blacktip Challenge is […]
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New Routes for Shark Shuttle
The shark shuttle will have new routes by Sept. 1. Instead of 18 routes there will be 8. This new implementation is an effort by the management of the shuttle service to improve the current route system, which many riders complain is not efficient.
Guy Harvey promotes documentary on sharks at NSU
“The information the documentary provides is also very alarming. Thirty million sharks are butchered every year to supply food for the shark fin trade,” said Ma. “The problem is, when you kill sharks, you are removing the ocean’s top predator and that affects the entire food chain.”
The Shark Discount Program Saves You Money
Being an NSU student has its perks. One of them is the Shark Discount program. The Division of Student Affairs has teamed up with local businesses and vendors to offer the NSU community a 10% discount when you show your NSU ID card. Below is a list of restaurants, salons and services that participate in […]
Don’t Forget Your Shark Card
As a new student, you’ll quickly learn how important it is to have your SharkCard on you at all times. The Shark Card is an identification card that features a student’s name and photograph, NSU’s Shark logo, a student’s library card number and other identifying information like the ISO number and SmartChip used for vending purchases. With the SharkCard you’ll gain entrance to a variety of places around campus like parking areas, the library, the RecPlex, and the residence halls (if you live there). You’ll also be able to add money if needed to make purchases with your SharkCard for student necessities like food, photocopies, and library dues.