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vV7itten by: Fields said these skills that are Victoria Rajkum.ar being incorporated into the Business School's curriculum make NSU Eight professors joined graduates highly desirable in the job the faculty of the H. Wayne market because their education is Huizenga School of Business and tailored to their individual needs. Entrepreneurship this fall. "We have brought in some of Michael Fields, Ph.D., dean of the best instructors available with the H. Wayne Huizenga School of real-life experience to help students Business and Entrepreneurship said the meet the demands placed upon them hires were a direct result of his vision after graduating," said Fields. to create market -driven curriculums However, Fields said that that provide spedfic expertise to students have a role to play in their NSU's students so that they are able to educational success as well. find jobs when they graduate. "My advice for students is to "The current job market is think of themselves as a product. difficult for students to enter into They need to mold to the demands unprepared," said Fields. of potential employers. By doing The new professors, Vikram so, this will enable them to become Desai, M.B.A; Andrew Felo, Ph.D.; successful within their companies," Anne Fiedler, Ph.D.; Dena Hale, he said. Ph.D.; Steven Kramer, Ph.D.; Erin Fields recommended that McLaughlin, Ph.D.; John Riggs, students be fully engaged, both in the M.B.A.; and Bradley Wesner, classroom and outside the classroom. M.A., brought expertise in areas He suggested getting involved early of process improvement, business in leadership organizations and communication, operations manage­ taking part in internships, as they can ment, risk analysis and process lead to long-term employmeni. strategies, marketing, management, sales, and accounting. SEE BUSINESS PROFESSORS 2

NSU celebrates Hispanic Better AT&T Heritage Month with coverage cultural festivities atNSU

Written by: Written by: hosted the Cine Argentino Film Festival, Victoria Rajkum.ar Victoria Rajkum.ar which features showings of Argentinean films such as "La Soledad Era Esto," a & Laura Husinger Although, Hispanic Heritage month is film about divorce and its effects on the family, which was shown on Sept. 25. observed nationally from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, This month, AT&T added NSU chose to celebrate a little longer. On Sept. 30, faculty, staff and administration from the Abraham S. additional capacity to cell sites The festivities, designed to recognize around NSU to support broadband Hispanic cultures, started on Sept. 10 and Fischler School of Education will take a growth that will provide better will run until Oct. 28. field trip into the heart of Little Havana in coverage to the NSU community. On Sept. 10, students took part in a Miami. Delores Smiley, Ed.D., dean of the Latin- inspired Zumba Workout. Office of Diversity and Cultural Affairs The changes will allow the sites "I just loved Zumba. It is so much said 50 people will take a tour of various to handle more traffic and improve fun and it's a great way to pick up some shops and other areas of the town. Smiley voice and data connectivity on all new exotic dance moves," said Jalissa said many of the people on the trip work devices with coverage from AT&T, with students from Hispanic backgrounds. Lorenzo, junior psychology major. including cell phones and tablets. "It's going to be a learning Each Sunday, during the month of Veronica Liaz, sophomore September, the Alvin Sherman library SEE HISPANIC HERITAGE 2 SEE AT&T 2 2 News September 27, 2011 I nsucurrent.nova.e

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"We are here for the students and offers bachelor's, master's biology major, said, "I knew something psychology major, said he investment. AT&T has inve ~ and it is up to them to make use of and doctoral degree programs in was different, I have less problems appreciated the enhanced coverage. more than $425 million in its flO! the resources available," said Fields. areas such 'as accounting, finance, with calls dropping and it seems like I "It's great to know that I don't wireless and wireline networks si. "We even brought in a satellite office human resource management, always have signal these days." have to worry so much about losing the start of 2011. for career development to further public administration and sales. Carlos Blanco, vice president my connection. Even in places that If AT&T's agreement to acql push students into getting ahead." The Huizenga Business School also and general manager of AT&T are usually dead-zones I can still T- Mobile USA is approved Blal The H. Wayne Huizenga School boasts the largest' MBA in sales -Mobility and Consumer Markets for place phone calls," he said. said AT&T will be able to expand of Business and Entrepreneurship program in Florida as well as offers South Florida, said AT&T realized Blanco said South Florida was technology to more users. He said 1 serves more than 6,000 students graduate sales certificates. the important role broadband plays chosen for the improvements because will also mean improved coverage in the lives of students. it has one of the most competitive current T-Mobile customers. Armando Olivero, freshman economies for technological HISPANIC HERITAGE from 1 experience for them," said Smiley. like the Taste of Hispanic Heritage, "They will be able to learn about the a food sale featuring Hispanic food history and the people." and delicacies sponsored by the Students Alex Jimenez and Hispanic Law Student Association Steven Roth, freshman biology on Oct. 6. majors, said they were happy that "You can never go wrong with there are so many events to teach Hispanic food, arroz con polIo, students about other cultures. empanadas, tostones ... but you need "The trip sounds like fun. to experience the real thing - and It's nice to see people appreciate not Taco Bell," he said. diversity," said Roth. For more information about Jimenez, who is Puerto Rican, upcoming events visit: http://nova. said students will enjoy the Latin edulhispanicheritage/events.html. food that will be served at events Don't be that guv. Do vourself afavor, and pick UP the paper ... more than once a year.

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Netflix splits DVD service into covered. new business On Sept. 18, Netflix, the largest movie rental system in the U.S., Streaming online at announced that it would split its service into two companies. The www.nova.edu/radiox DVD-only service will remain under the title Netflix while the Request line: other company, Qwikster, will offer 954.262.8460 stream-based content. Man arrested for causing car OJ services available: accident with rubber snake 954.262.8460 On Sept. 19, Stafford Hugh Farris, 20, of Clover, SC faced charges for throwing a rubber snake into the path of another driver causing her to be involved in a collision. Police reports note that Farris was deeply remorseful for his actions and meant no harm. The police estimate the damages of his prank to be around $8,000.

Study by NSU professors shows that Jewish holidays affect stock market A recent study conducted by Pan Yatrakis and Albert Williams, both professors of finance and economics at NSU found that Jewish traders' withdrawal from trade to observe Jewish holidays adversely affects the stock market. The study focused the three trading days before Rosh Hashanah and three trading days after Yom Kippur from Down Jones Industrial Average daily closing values between 1907 and 2008. The professors further concluded that Jewish traders' non-participation in trading during the Holy Days thins out the market, increases volatility and risk and may discourage others from trading. 4 Features September 27, 2011 I nsucurrent.nova.ed })iary 0*. .. . FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: LINDA S08ELL 6t-t~ TV1itten ry: ((NSUJ~ 13i~J l6~(;hJJ ~cvdlGi~6tJ Alyssa Sterkel Linda Carter Sobell, Ph.D., professor at the Center for Psychological Studies (CPS) is also the director of the Healthy Lifestyles Guided Written ~y: Self-Change Program at NSU JhnWood and the associate director of clinical training. However, Jim Wood is a graduate of the Sobell said none of that would Huizenga Business School in have happened if it wasn't for Business Administration, holds a her husband, Mark Sobell, Master of Science in College Student Ph.D., who is also a professor Affairs from the Graduate School of at the Center for Psycho­ Humanities and Social Sciences and logical Studies. is a member of Enrollment Services Sobell met her husband in the Huizenga Business School. more than 40 years ago at He and his fellow participants lost a the University of California COURTESY OF L. SOBEL total of 337 pounds during the 2011 at Riverside when she was Linda Carter Sobell, Ph.D., has worked with her husband fe Biggest Loser program at NSU. attending medical school. Her over 40 years and continues to do so at NSU. husband proposed the day after When I was asked to do this they met, she changed her major to Guided Self- Change Program. "Diary of" article by a friend at the COURTESY OF J. WOOD psychology and they've been married "One of the things that our clini. Jim Wood (second from left) and his fellow partiCipants, Barbara Iovino, Kesha Clacken, Mark Carnemolla, paper, I felt a tremendous need to and Efrairn Hernandez, celebrate their achievements at last year's NSU's Biggest Loser closing ceremony. - and colleagues - ever since. has is the backing up by researcl let people know how much "The ''My husband and I work studies. We have 10 research studie ~ Biggest Loser" changed my life. friend, Mr. Tricep," or whatever the weight we "shopped" our closets for together day in and day out. I supporting the kind of treatmen However, I have never written in muscle of the minute was. clothing to wear. By the end of the wouldn't know anything different we provide. We know that it wor\e a diary. I do not journal and I am Anthony is the outdoorsman of program many of us had exhausted our because we've been doing it for 40 because we've tested it and we appl) surely not a journalist. So I turned to the trainers. He frequently took us out fat wardrobes and were forced (I don't years," said Sobell. it in the clinical arena," said Sobell. the people with whom I shared this to the courts behind the think the ladies looked at it as I did) to Sobell and her husband were Psychology is the study 01 experience for their input, my fellow RecPlex and we pushed and pulled actually purchase new, slimmer fitting both senior scientists at the Addiction . human behavior and when people participants in "The Biggest Loser." weighted sleds and other large objects clothing. It's not always easy, though, ResearCh Foundation in Canada and run into difficulties, the self-change It was quite a diverse group, around like a pack of sled dogs. I poke making major changes. professors at the University of Toronto program is able to help them with 13 male and female NSU students, fun at them here but they are truly Our final weigh in and fitness before they came to NSU 17 years ago those difficulties, said Sobell. The faculty and staff of different ages, amazing and without their motivation assessments were impressive. We all to enjoy the warm weather together. Healthy Lifestyles Guided Self­ races and nationalities. We all had and expertise none of us would have lost weight but many other positive ''Working with each other Change Program also helps students something in common, though; had the success that we did. things occurred. A few people were accelerates our research because at CPS learn to be comfortable in we were fat, terribly unfit and The impact of that first training able to stop taking medications they we're able to be critical of each their future careers and to speak with needed help. You may have heard a week on our bodies cannot be previously needed. One contestant other, but also be going in the patients one on one, which is one motivational phrase commonly used understated. Our muscles felt like wanted to lose the weight because her same direction. It's a good working aspect of teaching Sobell enjoys. She by fitness trainers "pain is weakness over tightened guitar strings ready doctor told her it would improve her relationship. Most people don't have has the opportunity to see them learn leaving the body." It is definitely true to snap, but they never did. We chances of conceiving a child. She is that close of a relationship with their and grow in their careers - an active but what they don't tell you is that the commiserated with our teammates now 24 weeks pregnant-go Amy! colleague," said Sobell. effort at CPS, she said. weakness does not go away easily. and fellow participants over what For me, the biggest difference was on This research is another "Often times in doctoral The pain for us began last hurt the most. In the end, I think it the true body age I mentioned earlier. significant aspect of Sobell's life and programs, you have a close December when we completed our was our face muscles from laughing It dropped from nine years above my what she does at NSU. She helps bring mentoring relationship with your fitness assessments with our trainers. about how much it hurt to sit or stand age at my first assessment to nine in federal grants to conduct ongoing students because the whole idea is We were weighed and our body fat or even lie down. No one seems to years younger than my chronological research at CPS. Sobell is now to help them learn, so they know and fitness levels were tested. Each remember when the pain began age at the final assessment. That's an researching the prevention of alcohol­ what they need to do. It's beyond the of us was given extensive reports on to recede and was replaced by a improvement of 18 years in only six exposed pregnancies among college­ classroom training because we train areas needing improvement (pretty growing sense of pride, but it did. months. I feel that much younger, aged women to promote self change them in critical skills. We work hard much everything) but what shocked Each week the difficulty of too. We lost a lot of weight, but what in people with alcohol abuse issues. and play hard - that's our motto," me most was my true body age. The the training increased along with we gained in confidence and control The research component of CPS is said Sobell. report said I was actually nine years our performance. We also began over our lives was far more valuable. what drives the Healthy Lifestyles older than my chronological age. regular challenges between the NSU's Biggest Loser winner, I am sure I am not alone in saying teams at places such as: The Davie Debbie, said, "The most amazing that I am already older than I want to Fire Academy, a fitness course at the thing about the program was be so this was too much to bear. The beach and Central Park in Plantation. that everyone we worked with at pain of this, though, turned out to be At every one of these events we had the RecPlex: trainers, coaches, nothing in comparison to what came a lot of fun and cheered for all as we coordinators, staff and our nutritionist, next - the workouts. competed against each other. accepted us as we were. They never Early in January we were Every two weeks we had made us feel bad when we couldn't divided into three teams and each a weigh-in and the results were do something, and never set us up for team met with one of the three impressive. It wasn't just because failure. Overweight people are often primary trainers three days a week of the physical training. We also had judged and treated poorly. From day for 90 minute workouts. Each trainer regular private and group sessions one everyone had a supportive, kind has their own unique brand of torture with Marilyn, our nutritionist, who and amazing way with us." - I mean training. taught us how to make much better I agree. Maria specializes in an almost food choices and that eating right is 70 They are accepting applications infinite variety and quantity of the percent of the battle. We met regularly for the 2012 Biggest Loser Program most .universally hated exercises with our motivational coaches who right now. If any of you are looking on the planet; lunges and squats. helped us figure out why we got this for a team of experts to help you Lourdes, Queen of the RecPlex way in the first place, so we don't achieve your fitness goals, I highly (she is going to kill me for writing repeat our mistakes in the future. recommend the RecPlex trainers. For that), targets muscles you have either And as the weight came off, the those of you who need even more forgotten or never knew you had conversations among the participants help and we all do, "The Biggest with her body sculpting techniques. began to change. Clothing was a Loser" program can put you on a She simultaneously motivates you frequent topic. Many overweight temporarily painful, but unforgettable with cute little movie paraphrases people have wardrobes in all sizes and successful path to a better you. such as "Say hello to your new little and we were no exception. As we lost September 27, 2011 I nsucurrent.nova.edu Features 5 Choosing the best over-the-counter medication

Written by: Alyssa Sterkel and Alek Culpepper

When you have a cough, sore said Fass. "If you take Tyelnol and throat or fever, you probably just other medications, you may be taking want it to go away, right? Well, to too much of the active ingredient quiet your cough and relieve your acetaminophen over the course of pain, there are countless over- the­ one day. The maximum dosage of counter (OTC) medications that Tylenol has been reduced to 3,000 drug stores sell, but which ones are milligrams per day and people need the best? Here's a guide to the best to make sure they're not taking OTC medication. too much." For pain relief, the medications Fever reduction and pain relief listed above are the best OTCs to There are quite a few OTC take, in addition to Aleve, said Fass. medications to bring down your Aleve has the active ingredient fever and relieve minor aches and naproxen, which helps relieve pain.

pains. Tylenol, Motrin and Advil COURTESY OF OTCMEDICATIONS.BLOGSPOT.COM are a few of the top contenders Common cold and congestion There may be a wall full of OTe medications at the grocery store, but knowing which ones are the best for which symptoms will help you choose. for reducing fever because of the Having a stuffy head can be active ingredient acetaminophen (in uncomfortable and blowing your Cough help you cough up the fluid and throat relief are chloraseptic throat Tylenol) and ibuprofen (in Motrin nose every five minutes can be just Disrupting your professor's mucus and get it out of your body. sprays, said Fass. and Advil) said Jennifer Fass, Pharm plain annoying, but don't fret, there lec-ture from continuous hacking Fass said that people with coughs "Most chloraseptics contain D., clinical assistant professor at the are OTCs here to save the day. and wheezing? A cough is one of should use Robitussin or Mucihex menthol or phenol that helps with Drug Information Center of Nova Fass said that saline nasal spray those annoying symptoms that seems because they contain the active throat pain. Halls cough drops also Southeastern University College of is great for congestion because it hard to treat, but the reason could ingredient guaifenesin. work well because of the active Pharmacy. has no medication in it. The spray be because you're using the wrong "The best way to make ingredient menthol in them," These OTCs will work best. contains salt water, which is designed medication. Fass said there are two medications with guaifenesin work said Fass. However, Fass issues two warnings: to help clear the nasal passages. different types of coughs, productive better is to drink plenty of water," However, individuals should if your fever lasts longer than three People can also use decon­ and nonproductive coughs, and th,ere said Fass. always read the label on OTC days, you need to stop taking OTCs gestants, like Sudafed, but they need are two different types of treatments For a nonproductive cough, medicines because they need to and go see a doctor. You should also to avoid these types of medications for each. which is the one where you're check what they're allergic to, said stay away from medications with if they have high blood pressure For a productive cough, which dry coughing or hacking with no Fass. Always remember to check multiple ingredients. or diabetes because of the active is the one where you're coughing up mucus, it is best to use a suppressant with your local pharmacist or doctor "It's always better to take an ingredient pseudoephedrine that fluids like mucus, the best types of (antitussive) OTC said Fass. Halls to make sure these products are OTe that has one ingredient in it," decpngestants contain. OTCs are expectorants. Expectorants cough drops work well with a non­ appropriate for you. productive cough, as well as Delsym These medications are all (dextromethorphan) and dextro­ available without a prescription, so methorphan-containing products. go ahead and stock up your medicine If your cough lasts longer, than cabinets. And with cold and flu season seven days, though, it's time to give fast approaching, these OTC medicines up the OTCs and go to a doctor. will help you ride out the storm when you're "under the weather." Channel96 Sore throat The best products for sore that's all you need to know.

September. - - & October events by students, for students

Monday, Sept. 26 Watermelon Festival» 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Flight Deck Patio Shepard Broad Law Center Sponsored by Women with a Vision. The event will feature free food and music. Contact: Taneshia Arnold, [email protected] Friday, Sept. 30 Town Hall Meeting» 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. each day, Don Taft University Center pit Sponsored by Undergraduate Student Government Association An opportunity to present concerns and ideas to SGA officer, dialogue with SGA senators, and fill out surveys regarding current and possible future SGA initiatives. Contact:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=2 77 431615601157 Saturday, Oct. 15 Pool Party» 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. RecPlex Pool Fierce and fabulous pool party with great food, friends, a live OJ and lots of sun. Free event. All are welcome. Contact information: Contact Jessi Wilson, [email protected]

Monday-Friday, Oct. 24-28 Science Week» 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. each day, Parker Building, Room 338 During the week there will be presentations from NSU students and faculty on various scientific research being conducted. Contact: Kevin Winters, [email protected]

Submit your student club or organization's events for the Onshore caLendar by emailing: [email protected]. OnLy events for students, by students accepted. 6 Sports September 27, 2011 I nsucurrent.nova.edl

Women's Football ON THE BENCH

Commentary by: Alliance proves that Kevin Preciado women can tackle too MLB postseason Written by: Kevin Preciado prediction .Imagine a day when you're watching vidous tackles and 60 yard October is right around the Roy Oswalt. Cliff Lee and Ro ~ touchdown runs on television - by corner, and for sports fans this means Halladay are tied for the Nationa women. Well, that day might not be one thing: the MLB Postseason is League lead in innings pitched wit! so faraway. about to begin. It's been a memorable 219.2. Rookie pitcher Vance Worle~ ~. ",The Wom ~ n ' s Football Alliance season with Derek Jeter getting his has been a breath of fresh air. Of al (WFA) is a women's tackle football 3,000th hit, Jim Thome smacking his the rookie pitchers who have mad! league comprised of 62 teams across 600th home run and Mariano Rivera at least 20 starts in the majors, i the nation, includin·g four in Florida. tying Tfevor Hoffman for the most is Worley who boasts the greates The four teams are the Miami Fury, saves all time. Through Sept. 17, the ERA (2.85). Jacksonville Dixie Blues, Tampa Bay Philadelphia Phillies have had the In addition, the Phillies share thl Pirates and the Palm Beach Punishers. best record in the majors, and I'm title for the best defense in the majors Head Coach of the Palm Beach here to tell you why it will be the with a .988 fielding percentage Punishers, Scott Jurasz, said his Philadelphia Phillies who win the Although their offense isn't as potenl sister-in-law asked him to help coach World Series. as the Yankees, Rangers or Red Sox the team four years ago. He started Picking the team with the best it's not too shabby. It's safe to sa) out as the special teams coordinator, record to win the championship that anyone would take their chance ~ moved to defensive coordinator, isn't the audacious prediction you're on a lineup that includes Ryar and then became head coach in his probably looking for, but there's a Howard, Chase Utley and Hunte] second season with the team. reason they sit on top of the league. Pence. The Phillies have a winnin ~ In addition to being head coach, At the end of the day, it record against the Brewers, Braves, J urasz is a firefighter, father of two is pitching that typically wins Red Sox and Rangers this season, all girls and a husband. Despite his championships in . Which of these potential playoff opponents. many responsibilities, Jurasz said team just happens to have the They split the season series with coaching the players has been a best ERA in baseball? Oh yes, the the Diamondbacks. rewarding experience and he truly COURTESY OF WWW.PALMBEACHPUNISHERS.CQM Phillies, with a team ERA of 3.02. The MLB Postseason always enjoys seeing the players grow and The regular season in the Women's Football Alliance lasts eight games. Four of their five starting pitchers offers unpredictable events, but I just develop on the field. have an ERA under 3.00, and that can't bet against the dty of brotherly "[The best part of coaching inspire little girls who want to play, on the future of women's sports. I hope fifth guy is only future hall of farner love. this team is] the overall challenge of and to remove the stereotype that that we open up a world of opportunity teaching someone a game that most tackle football is only for men. for athletes everywhere and prove of them have always loved but were "[Playing this sport] means that passions don't have to be gender never given the opportunity to play I get to break the mold. I'm lucky specific," said Moody. as a kid or through high school. And enough to explore an unconventional Any woman over the age of 18 then seeing them learn and progress passion, [and] I get to lead the way for can join the team and no previous into a football player," said Jurasz. future female athletes. When I started experience is needed. Tryouts Linebacker Dani Moody is the women's football almost 12 years ago, began on Sept. 24, but interested captain of the Punishers and was my only hope was to chase a dream. persons can contact Scott Jurasz voted team MVP last season. Moody As I've grown up with this as a huge at [email protected] hopes that women's tackle football part of my life, my hopes have greatly or by visiting their webSite, www. will be televised in the future to changed. I hope that we leave our mark palmbeachpunishers.com.

Women's golf The reigning three-time national champions opened their season with a third place finish at the Yale Women's I ntercollegiate on Sept. 17-18. The team was led by Freshman Daniela Ortiz, and Junior Abbey Gittings.

Tennis The tennis team began its season at the Kansas Invitational on Sept. 16-18. Junior Austin Lavallii, and Soccer Freshman Bianca Roberts, The women's team is (5-1) and is teamed up to win a doubles averaging 4.5 goals per game. The match. Freshman Alexandra men's team played a close match At least look stnart. Johansson won a singles match against No. 8 Barry, but lost 2-3. and a doubles match with Freshman Phillip Klaus scored ~ e Current, Print Edition Senior Dominique Wimmer. both goals. The-team is (2-2-1). 1

September 27, 2011 I nsucurrent.nova.edu s orts Player profile: It's been Lindsey Nowland that shark

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Senior Defender Lindsey blood from a Nowland was a key member of the women's soccer team that recorded eight shutouts and brought home an SSC Championship last year. mile away. The Cape Coral native describes the conference championship as one of her greatest experiences at NSU. Catch a whiff of what's "Winning our conference championship last year, that was a at nsu from The big one. I would say that's the biggest COURTESY OF NSU SPORTS INFORMATION accomplishment," said Nowland. Senior Defender Lindsey Nowland (right) is looking fOlward to making a strong comeback this season. However, a few months after experiencing such a great moment, the NSU Sports Medicine members. talk about, but [then you] actually Nowland was faced with adversity. "The whole sports medicine experience it. I got to see what it felt Last spring, she suffered a devastating staff here was really good to me; like to be in the shoes of a lot of other setback when she tore her ACL. they've helped me a lot with rehab. female athletes at our school that have "It was pretty tough. I tore it It's been a journey, still recovering," gone through the same surgery and right during midterm week, so it was said Nowland. how tough it actually is," she said. pretty crazy trying to get the MRI Despite going through the When she's not busy playing and study," said Nowland. challenge, Nowland said she used it soccer, Nowland enjoys spending She said the road to recovery has as a learning experience. time at the beach and reading. She been a difficult process, but she could "It was weird to be in a position is a biology major and is currently not have done it without the help of that you've heard a lot of people applying to dental school.

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Drops every Tuesday (no pun intended). 8 Arts & Entertainment September 27, 2011 I nsucurrent.nova.edu SUTVmakes New theme In• mOVIes:• October a month The less originality to watch movies the better

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It's almost October and that means a whole new set of movies will be shown on Sharks United Television. With midterms coming up, we're all sure to need a break and what better way to do it than with a new movie. "Bridesmaids" will not only take your mind off your hectic test schedule, it will also keep you laughing through the week. Kristen Wiig wrote and starred in this comedy about a maid of honor struggling through her friend's wedding along with a unique group of off-the­ .f{all girls. Keep laughing with ' "Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family" as the self-professed godmother takes on her family's problems. Maybe it will help to know that even people who graduate from law school and become successful attorneys can still make some really stupid decisions, like Ginnifer Goodwin and Colin Egglesfield in Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph discuss the upcoming nuptials of Rudolph's character in "Bridesmaids." "Something Borrowed." But if you're still struggling and just watch this story based on approaching. Cobwebs in the trees, and hoping someone will fall down the life of John Nash, Nobel Prize ghosts floating above us and scary from the sky and take your mind off winner in economics. movies are all part of the holiday of midterm cram sessions, check out If you've just gotten so fun. So we have to have at least "Thor" instead and escape to a fun frustrated that you want to beat one scary movie to get us in the

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18 -years of dan~ fresh cooked food HOURS: Monday - Friday Lunch: 11 :30am-3:00pm Dinner: 5pm-10:00pm Saturday's Open for Dinner Only Ask for Mamason for take-out or small party orders NSU, come home. nsucurrent.nova.edu 10 Opinions September 27, 2011 I nsucurrent.nova.edu WhytheNSU Common courtesy clinic makes no longer exists me sick Written by: and dismiss my very existence. element of our humanity than to Dumbfounded, I stood there at the exercise simple gestures, such as Juan Miranda of my diagnosis. What the heck? "scene of the crime," and simply engaging in friendly conversation Written by: Please explain to me why my doctor stared at the fleeing "victim." My with the peers we encounter Victoria RajkUll1ar needed to address another patient What is common courtesy? mind failed to effectively process throughout the day, holding the and leave me hanging? Ok, ok, so Many reading this article will have what had just occurred. door for a stranger, merely smiling I think everyone has had his the patient was going into labor, but a ready answer. However, I implore It doesn't take much effort to when we meet another's gaze or or her share of god-awful doctor come on, I waited MONTHS for this you to consider this question: If you realize that simple gestures of common Simply thanking another for their visits. For most people, these chaotic appointment. Not to mention that know what common courtesy is, do courtesy, such as a Simple expression efforts. These acts remind us of our experiences rarely occur. For others this particular doctor had previous you exercise it, or do you ignore of thanks, are gradually withering humanity and the plight we all share. (such as myself) it happens at knowledge that this pregnant woman its existence? Have simple gestures away and being replaced with rude A smile is worth more than a nearly every dreaded appointment would be calling for them, so why not conveying courtesy and compassion and coarse behavior, coupled with thousand words, especially if our - from the moment I set foot into send me over to another less-hassled for our fellow man become obsolete, vanity and utter apathy toward others. smile is genuine and its source is the purgatorial waiting room to the physician rather than have me clueless similar to the fate of floppy disks? In a world lacking empathy for the pure empathy. The next time you second I flee from the sanitized hell. as to the state my health? The "icing­ Take some time to consider the plight of others, would not such warm find yourself wandering the campus, NSU has a clinic where many on-the-cake" factor was that it would last time you held open a door for the gestures bring light into an already find it within yourself to go out of students, pursuing medical careers be another month before I could person behind you and, in return, that engulfing darkness? your way for others in the simplest of as nurses and physicians, engage in schedule a follow-up appointment person thanked you. Or, how about Strolling around campus, you respects. Who knows? That person practical experience. This sounds (insert obscenities here). So, rather the last instance in which you smiled need not look far to notice a lack could be experiencing the worst day like an excellent source of learning, than chase down my doctor through at a random stranger crossing your of common courtesy amongst the of his or her life and your random right? Well, for those who need the sanitized, glossy corridors, I chose path and simply said "Hello," or student body and faculty. To be fair, act of kindness could impart a sense vital medical attention this may not to remain hopeful. wished him or her a nice day? I'm not assuming that every single of joy equaling, or even exceeding, always be a good thing. Maybe I'm just a target of the Recently, I entered the UC person in the NSU community is the grandness of a simple child's Now, I'm not trying to knock universe or a victim of circumstance. through the entrance closest to the lacking in this regard. There are innocent laughter and joy. our students and their hard work in Or, maybe I should've just lived library and an individual accidentally always exceptions. But, the fact is John Wanamaker, a late 19th becoming nurses, doctors or other off campus that year. I could have bumped into me, knocking free that this void is still too big to ignore. and early 20th century pioneer of medical professionals, but I must say avoided these fantastic follow­ the object clasped in her hand as a Regardless of ethnicity, race, marketing and advertising, once that when I need a "doctor," I would up visits, which included being result. Naturally, I apologized for religion, and/or gender, we are all said "courtesy is the one coin you prefer if he or she didn't Google my provided the wrong medication the incident. Genuinely concerned human beings. Equality, being a value can never have too much of or be symptoms and cross their fingers in (twice), having my arm severely for her well-being, I asked if she constantly expressed as important in stingy with." So, share the wealth hopes that a good result pops up (that bruised from crappy blood-drawing, was OK. This individual picked up our society, is, by nature, founded in of common courtesy amongst actually happened to me). Call me being told to drop 10lbs from an her dropped item, remained silent, the right we reserve to be respected . yourselves, NSU. The value of doing crazy, but that's kind of a bad sign obese doctor, and being offered a and merely showed her back to me, as individuals. What better way so far outweighs doing otherwise. for a timid patient like me. Sure, pap smear with a wink from a male as if to negate entirely my apology to acknowledge this fundamental maybe that was a fluke, a once-in-a­ physician (no, I did not accept it). blue-moon occurrence. Right? I have not been back to the Ladies, have you ever noticed clinic since. I don't plan to and I how long it takes to book an OB/GYN do not suggest that anyone stop appointment at this clinic? Seriously, going to it. I say this because, as it's like booking an exotic getaway to tedious as these experiences have an exclusive island destination. You'd been (to the point of traumatizing think after being on the wait-list for I might add), they have also been two months I'd get VIP treatment and quite fascinating, and looking back maybe some tropical sangria. on it - even hilarious. I have had , You can imagine, after months of my share of doctors-in-training, but waiting for this pivotal appointment, I I accept that everyone must start could barely contain my anticipation somewhere. With that notion, I am of finally being able to meet with just thankful and know that someday, a professional who could address some brilliant NSU physician will my concerns, only to have them look back and think, "Did I do that?" run out of the room in the middle and die of embarrassment.

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Written by: as one where poor planning on your through the pile of garbage on the Nathaniel Dolan part can - and does - indeed passenger seat next to you in order to constitute an emergency on mine. find your ID so that you can scan it "Are you kidding me? Again It's just ridiculous. You leave and enter the garage and get the hell with this nonsense!" This was your house. You drive your car. You out of everyone else's way - all the my very thought this morning as get on the cell phone and spend the while, everyone behind you, who has I attempted to enter the parking entire trip to NSU t;liking with friends arrived well-prepared to scan their garage at the east entrance nearest or family about how much fun you IDs is now forced to wait for you DeSantis. Merely getting into the had last night at Geronimo's, how to get your act together. We don't garage is the least of my concerns lousy you feel today because you're like you very much. Your behavior on any given day. However, this hung over, or what you plan to do for offends us. Are you aware of this? particular morning reminded me of the weekend. Yet, it never occurs to Do you even care? what appears to be an ever-growing you to have your NSU ID card ready And then, there's the turnstile number of occasions when, upon when you get to the garage. Some of ' culprit's second cousin who gets on arrival at the parking garage, there is you don't even bother to guarantee the phone while pulling out of their a long queue of cars waiting to enter that you even have your ID with you parking space, taking their sweet the facility. before you leave home, forcing you time, while traffic starts building up Near as I can discern (given that now to call Public Safety over the behind them in the lanes trying to I actually got out of my car today to intercom and beg for permission to leave the garage. Oy vey, man. Are see exactly what the problem was), enter the garage. you kidding me? the delays are being caused by utterly Then, you arrive at the turnstile Yesterday, I encountered one of Put down the damn phone and drive should just bow in deference as she self- absorbed, self- indulgent, selfish, inside the garage with several these people in the garage, blocking the car!" passes by. near- sighted individuals who have students and faculty behind you traffic, both coming and going, while I felt pretty good about it too. Let me enlighten, with clarity, absolutely no concept whatsoever of in their cars, who have as much she slowly pulled out of her parking How often do we actually get the all self-indulgent drivers out there. the timeless and invaluable ideal of determination to arrive in class on space while talking on the phone. chance to speak our minds to one You are not the only drivers on the "planning ahead." time as anyone might. And then - When she finally got her act together of these self-absorbed persons who road. We don't care if you drive your Have you ever heard the there's you. You - yeah, you know and approached my car as I entered care nothing for anything occurring car. We just want you to be less expression, "poor planning on your who you are. You - the one who the garage, I was able to see that this beyond their own noses? Upon self-absorbed while you do it. Put part does not necessarily constitute waits until you're pulling right up driver was attempting to navigate her hearing my shout, she looked at me down the phone and drive the car. an emergency on mine?" Hmmm? to the ID identifier before you even car while trying to balance a phone incredulously as if she had every Is it really so hard to consider that Regrettably though, entering the NSU bother putting down the phone in between her shoulder and ear. Her right to expect me to wait on her you actually aren't the only human parking garage is one circumstance order to rummage through · your window was open - as was mine - highness to operate her life however being on earth who has something in life which actually does emerge purse, dig out your wallet, or fumble so when I passed, I shouted, "Hey! she wants while all of her "subjects" important to which to attend?

Part of the mission of the NSU's Health Professions Division is "that health professionals should be trained in a multi-disciplinary setting, and wherever possible, with integrated OD the SeeDe: education. The university trains students in concert with other health profession students ...students share campus facilities and in some cases, have combined classes. In their clinical experiences, they work together in facilities operated by the university. " One of these facilities is the NSU Medical Center, which serves both the NSU community I haven' t even bothered to attempt seeking and the public through individual and university· provided health insurance plans. heal thca re on campus here at NSU because the rumor mi ll, since I arrived , says that NSU We asked the NSU community: "What has been medical se rvice is very slow, and hardly wo rth your experience at the NSU Medical Center and the effort, when someth ing comes up that the overall health insurance plans that the requ ires med ical attention. I'd rather go university provides?" elsewhere under those cond it ions. " Shan Dasai, senior biology major " I am an international student, and I "I've been treated at NSU and the qu ality don't know my way around town ve ry of care was pretty good. I wasn't able to wel l. Here at NSU, t he re just doesn't see the speciali st I needed because they appear to be any adequate walk·i n or were booked fo r months. However, the emergency care. Whe re am I supposed general practitioner to whom I was to go when I need treatment in a hurry? " refe rred was able to help me. They took Mei Pou Ho, sophomore biology major good care of me. I.was glad they were there." Sarah McCourt, senior biology major "The first time I needed medica l treatment as a student here I was " I was a wa lk· in last Wednesday "The upside about NSU healthcare led to be lieve by 'someone' in at HPD. I called ahead to is that the cove rage package cost is au thority at NSU that our medical co nfirm that they could see me lowe r than what I can reasonably facilities were so 'far' away from as a walk·in , and they were able expect to find elsewhere. Howeve r, the res idence halls that they were to see me right away and t.ook the downside is that the timeframe just too inconvenient for travel. As good ca re of me. Even though fo r doctor appointments for the a result, I didn't seek treatment for they seemed rather busy with working student seems to be very my fl u· like symptoms when I really student testi ng, they t reated inconven ient. 'Walk·in ' appears to wanted he lp. I just stayed at home me ri ght away and sent me be a fo reign concept at NSU. " and dealt with my illness." Will ri ght next doo r to the pharmacy Francis Ortiz, first-year College Strenkert, freshman marine fo r medication. I was ve ry Student Affairs graduate student biology major impressed with the qua lity of ca re." Ashley Joley, freshman biology major g