The Current

Changes in Policies Offer Hope to Homosexuals

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

At the beginning of Feb., Robert Gates, defense secretary of the U.S., announced the Pentagon was preparing to revoke the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in the military. Established in 1993, the doctrine dictates that while homosexuals can serve in the U.S.

Tragedy in Haiti Continues to Hit Close to Home

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Although it has been over a month since the 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti, people all over the world are constantly reminded of the tragedy that occurred on Jan. 12. Britney Gengel, a sophomore at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla., and three other students and two faculty members had been miss-ing since the tragedy.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

NSU was honored with the opportunity to have Nobel Peace Laureate and human rights activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu speak on Friday, Feb. 26. Also known as, "South Africa's Conscious", Archbishop Tutu captivated the audience with his jovial spirit and engaging analogies.

Dalai Lama Urges the Globe to Encompass Responsibility and Compassion

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In a world where "every man for himself" is a common mentality and seemingly sim-ilar religions are at odds with one another, the Dalai Lama is spreading a message of religious harmony and universal responsibility. Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, spoke at NSU's Don Taft University Center Arena on Tuesday, Feb.

Fashion Photography Through the Eyes of Edward Steichen

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

To some photography has little importance. Now pair it up with fashion and it is almost extinct. Fashion photography has a bad rep for being "superficial" and just false advertising, but Edward Steichen was eager to change that. If you ever had the chance to browse the pages of "Vogue" or "Vanity Fair" from the 1920s through the 1930s, you have seen Steichen's high fashion photographs.

Award Season is Heating Up

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Well, it's that time of year again and the Oscars are right around the corner. Here are our Oscar picks and predictions for the most important night in Hollywood.

Check This Out, "For Art's Sake!"

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Oscar Wilde said "All art is quite useless." Then again, Wilde did not go to the "For Art's Sake" art show. Created by graphic artist Jose Lopez, the "For Arts Sake" art show took place Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19 and 20, at The Bubble in Ft. Lauderdale. The event exhibited 16 different artists spanning many different styles and included performances from DJ's Twilight Notes, Michelle Stevens and, the local band, Alexander.

Scorsese Creates a Modern Classic with Shutter Island

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

There are certain things, like fixing a transmission, cleaning a grouper or flying a plane, that are better left to an expert. Perhaps, if you or I tried some of these things, the result would not be as good as it should, but when in the hands of a master, they often lead to the greatest outcome.

Spring Break

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Free >> Get in touch with your artsy self by bringing your student ID to get into the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale for no cost to you. >> We live where Canadians wish they lived: the sunniest place on Earth! So bring a volleyball, some water and lots of sunscreen for a beach day (or two).

Men's Baseball End the Week in Fine Style

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Valdosta State-Game 1

The NSU men's baseball team was defeated in the first of a four game series against Valdosta State on Feb, 19 by a score of 8-3.

Despite the defeat it was the Sharks who came out firing on all cylinders as they scored two runs in the top of the third inning.

Men's Basketball Edged Out in Heartbreaking Road Defeat

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Florida Tech

The NSU men's basketball dropped an agonizingly close encounter against the Florida Tech Panthers by a score of 70-69 on Feb, 20.

The two teams battled valiantly throughout and could not be separated at the end of regulation so overtime was needed and the Panthers prevailed in well fought encounter.

Women's Baketball Struggles to Find Rhythm Against Panthers

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The NSU women's basketball team came up short on the road against the Florida Tech Panthers as they were defeated 75-63 on Feb, 20.

The game remained close throughout the early exchanges as both teams looked to find their rhythm. A three pointer from junior Priscilla Perez pulled the Sharks to within two at 19-17 to the Panthers.

Women's Softball Moves to an Overall 10-4 Season Record

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Valdosta State

The NSU women's softball team dropped only their second game of the season as they were defeated 7-3 by the number six nationally ranked Valdosta State Blazers on Feb, 19.

The Sharks exploded out of the traps against the Blazers scoring three runs in the first inning.

Women's Tennis Struggles in Single's Play

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The NSU women's tennis team dropped their first game of the season as they were defeated by the Florida Tech Panthers on the road 6-3.

In a clash of two nationally ranked teams the #23 Sharks came up just short against the #25 Panthers.

The Sharks made a positive start as they took two of three doubles matches to take an early lead.

Editor's Note

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Last week NSU hosted two monumental spiritual leaders -His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and ArchBishop Desmond Tutu. Press from across South Florida and the nation had their eyes on our university to hear what messages these two individuals had to bring to NSU's student body and the U.

Letter to the Editor

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Current, After reading the article on Hookah places, I realized that the NSU community may be unaware of another alternative -Kava Bars. The Ft. Lauderdale area now sports two - one off of Sunrise and A1A, the other on Hollywood Blvd off of Dixie. The newest is the one in Holly-wood, and is called Mystic Water.