Say hello to Julie

This past week, students who logged into Sharklink noticed a new program had been implemented. It’s an A.I. chatbot named Julie, and her job is to help NSU students navigate Sharklink and quickly find answers to their questions. According to the info page about Julie on Sharklink, “A chatbot is a computer program that enables […]

Tech alternatives to texting while driving

Texting while driving has become such a problem that it has brought about new legislation in various states. Many accidents are caused by someone attempting to “multitask.” I think I speak for the majority when I ask everyone to just put down their phone for a bit and focus on driving. But, just in case you can’t heed my advice due to your emotional connection to that iPhone, here are a few alternatives:

NSU partners with Sprint for better service

In March, NSU partnered with cell phone company Sprint to offer better reception to customers on campus. The deal will improve signal strength outside and inside major buildings on campus. The installation of antennas to improve signal outside began in early March at the Alvin Sherman Library. These transmitters will improve Sprint’s signal from the […]

More talking, less texting

My first negative experience with texting came when I called an acquaintance, left her a message to call me back and she sent a text saying, “What’s up?” I called her again and there was no answer. But she answered with another text message that quickly popped up and repeated, “What’s up?” I text her back and said, “I want you to call me.” Needless to say, a few months later, I realized that this friendship wasn’t going anywhere because this individual chose texting to show me exactly how she felt about our relationship.