The Current

Farquhar College Enriches Student Experience With Academic Themes

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences gives each academic year a theme. The themes rotate between "Good and Evil," "Identity," "Truth and Power," and "Life and Death." This year's theme is "Identity." Don Rosenblum, Ph.D., the college's dean, said that the themes help students and faculty look at their academic work differently and ask themselves, "What connects me to my classmates?" The Farqhuar College hosts presentations, panel discussions, research projects, the Distinguished Speaker Series and the Faculty Lecture Series based on the theme.

Lighting Up on Campus

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Thinking of lighting up in front of the Parker building? Think again. In July of 2009, the Office of Campus Recreation created an initiative called "Healthy Sharks." The program plans to make NSU a smokefree campus within the next five years.

To make the transition easier, NSU has designated 12 smoking sites, which are located at least 50 feet from buildings.

Majors and Minors of Fall 2010

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

In the fall of 2010, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will offer a variety of new majors and minors to its undergraduates. These degrees will present students with an opportunity to experience diverse areas of science, society, and the business world.

NSU Raises the Bar

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

NSU's Shepard Broad Law Center ranked third in the state according to the results of the bar passage rate among Florida law schools last year. The school also ranked first out of all the law schools in South Florida.

The bar exam is a government-issued test that law students must pass before they can practice law in their state.

Safety Always Comes First

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Crime never sleeps, especially on college campuses. Recently, flyers posted around campus told NSU students about an alleged assault and hit-and-run on campus. With national campus shootings and the stabbing of Florida International University student, Kendall Berry on its campus, students are more concerned than ever about how they are alerted about campus crime and emergencies such as shootings, fires and other crises.

Express Yourself

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Do not miss this opportunity. Digressions magazine is your chance to be heard and seen. All of those poems you've been writing or those short stories you've been developing, even the pictures you've been taking - Digressions wants to show off your talent. Digressions is published once a year by the Division of Humanities at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and it's the only student-run literary magazine on campus.

Let's All Go to the Movies

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Summer is here and for moviegoers, that means the release of some of the biggest blockbusters of the year. Although some of the summer's hits have already been released - "Ironman 2," "Clash of the Titans," and "Robin Hood"- there are still some big titles waiting to make a summer splash.

Television Producers, Journalists, and Radio DJs Feel at Home at NSU

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to create your own version of "Friends," write a front page story, or have a following like DJ Irie? You might just get your chance. Student media is home to NSU's student-run entertainment and media outlets like Sharks United Television, The Current and RadioX 88.

The Good, the Bad, and the WTF? of 2010

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Hits Sandra Bullock Wins Oscar Sandra Bullock defied odds by beating out heavy-hitters like Helen Mirren, Carey Mulligan, and Meryl Streep, to take home the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in "The Blindside." What was most ironic is that she also won the Razzie for worst actress of the year for her role in "All About Steve.

Don't Forget Your Shark Card

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

As a new student, you'll quickly learn how important it is to have your SharkCard on you at all times. The SharkCard 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.

Experience Matters and Internships Are a Way to Get It

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

You've made it to college. Congratulations. However, as you probably know, the degree you will receive in a few years is not going to be enough to get that dream job, even if you have a 4.0 GPA. You need experience. You need an internship.

Diane Klein, assistant director of internships in the Office of Career Development, believes experience matters more than GPA.

NSU Traditions

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Like any family, NSU has its own traditions. From academic to recreational, these annual, and semi-annual, events will have you feeling connected to the NSU family. Sharkapalooza The first Friday of the fall semester, the NSU community gathers for Sharkapalooza.

NSU's Student Educational Centers in Florida

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

SEC is a term you will hear often around campus. It stands for Student Educational Center. An SEC is a satellite campus that offers courses to students at different locations. Here's some information on what the SECs around Florida have to offer students outside of the classroom.

Technology Makes Life Easy for Students at NSU

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Hollywood often presents technology as a force of evil. There are the killer robots in "iRobot," Whiplash in "Ironman 2" and the first terminator sent to kill John Connor in the "Terminator" series, but at NSU technology is a force of good - unlike those robots.

Weighing the Options

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Going away to college usually means living in a dorm. But it doesn't have to. Whether it's next month, next semester, or next year, deciding to live on or off campus can be overwhelming. Your home should be your sanctuary. Here are a few tips to help you find yours.

A Timeline of NSU Athletics

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

1980 The NSU athletics department was created in 1980 by former president, Abraham S. Fischler. Formerly known as Nova University, Nova created a sports program in an attempt to boost limited undergraduate enrollment at the main campus. 1982 In 1982 Charles "Sonny" Hansley was named the first director of athletics and the first program to field a team was men's basketball in the 1982/1983 season.

Get in Shape with a Smile on Your Face

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The Office of Campus Recreation offers a number of fitness opportunities to help you get in shape, have fun with friends and challenge yourself. In recent years, the activities available to the NSU community have increased significantly. From recreational fitness to intramural sports to NSU's very own Biggest Loser - there is something for everyone.

Highlights of the 2009-2010 Season

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

As the 2009-2010 NSU athletics season headed into the final month of competition, the Sharks have enjoyed another successful year. From the fall sports to the spring sports, here is the 2009-2010 season at a glance. Women's golf continues to go from strength to strength as they claimed back-to-back national championships.

Meet the Coaches

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Tennis Head Coach Michael Coleman is entering his eighth season. In 2007 Coleman led the Sharks to a #8 finish in the final ITA national rankings with a program-best 22-3 mark. Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Head Coach Hollie Bonewit-Cron is entering her first season at NSU during the inaugural season of the program.

No Football for NSU

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

NSU does not have a football team and when they first come to the university, many students wonder why that is.

"An institution with 29,000 students, you would think would have a football team but athletic programs are determined by the size of the undergraduate population," said George L.

The People Who Keep the Players on the Field

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The athletic training staff and faculty are an essential component of the athletic community. The staff and faculty are comprised of five members: Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine Larry Starr, along with Head Athletic Trainers Jason Palmateer, Zevon Stubblefield, Dustin

Gatens and Amy Reckard.

Who We Love to Hate

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The University of North Carolina and Duke have one. The University of Florida and Florida State University have one. Ohio State and Michigan have one. A rivalry.

Often determined by geography, a rival is a team that every fan loves to hate and every athlete loves to play against.

Why NSU Doesn't Need Football

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

NSU athletics has grown exponentially in recent years. With the addition of a swimming and diving program and a new athletics building opening in August - 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 women's rowing.

Don't Fix Things That Aren't Broken

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

In a world full of online gaming and distractions, the ancient past time of actually sitting down and playing a board game seems like a lost art. For some people, though, board games are still important. And, in my life, that board game is Scrabble®. As a lover of words and an intense competitor, I find that Scrabble® is one of the few games, besides Scattergories and Trivial Pursuit, that challenges my intellect and brings me out of my comfort zone.

Get Off Your High Horse Verizon and Take on the iPhone

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Anyone who knows me will tell you that I, as an avid Apple® product user, want an iPhone more than anything. As a current Verizon Wireless user, I was extremely disappointed when Steve Jobs, at the Apple® product unveiling event in January, did not reveal a Verizon iPhone.

Goodbye FCAT, Hello Education

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

April marked a historic time for the public school system as President Obama and Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, announced that they were drafting a blueprint to "overhaul" the No Child Left Behind policy and improve the quality of the nation's schools - exactly what the current policy left behind.

Since When Are Animals the Enemy?

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

When Godzilla destroyed Tokyo that was harsh. When the "Cloverfield" monster took a bite out of the Big Apple that was unnecessary. When Jaws chomped that woman's leg, now, that was just mean. But when a killer whale attacks a trainer or a chimpanzee attacks its owner, I find it hard to blame the animal.

Tablet Wars: HP Slate vs. iPad

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

I have nothing against Apple® I actually want a few of their products, but when I saw the iPad, I was unimpressed. This tablet has been one of the most talked about products of the past six months, but, after seeing videos and pictures of it at the reveal, I realized it got more hype than it deserved.

Tablet Wars: HP Slate vs. iPad

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Although Apple, Inc., may not have been the first company to come out with an e-reader, they will certainly be the one with the best product. I'm not just saying this because I am big Apple® product fan.

I've been waiting for the release of the iPad for months.

Editor's Note

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Reasons to go to college: expand your knowledge and skills; express your thoughts succinctly in writing and speech; grasp abstract concepts and theories; and increase your understanding of the world and your community. Yes, these are all good reasons to go to college but what about parties, boys (or girls), and getting more life experience than you will ever want? Welcome to NSU! You're probably wondering what I mean when I say more experience than you will ever want.