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Why is Florida’s state marine mammal a Get back into reading with these titles NSU and where is stands in the SSC Once and for all, it’s time to get serious P. 4 manatee? P. 6 P. 8 P. 11 about gun violence International Education Week By: Shivani Patel Contributing Writer The Office of International Affairs will with each other, displaying the diverse culture with other students. host the annual International Education Week at NSU. On Nov.16 the Office of International from Nov. 12 - 16 with campus-wide events On Nov.14, the diverse student Affairs will sponsor the Global Village event and programs that highlight the international organizations on campus will host The at the Don Taft University Center from 12:00 initiatives and cultural awareness at NSU. Multicultural Fair at the HPD Terry Building p.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event gives international According to the U.S. Department of Clocktower Courtyard from 11:30 a.m. to as well as domestic students, an opportunity to State and U.S. Department of Education, 1:00 p.m. to spread awareness on the cultural represent and share their culture/country pride ‘International Education Week’ is an opportunity diversity at NSU. This event provides free food, with the entire NSU community. to celebrate the benefits of international giveaways, and a pleasant ambience with great “By giving them the opportunity to share education and exchange worldwide. This joint music. their culture and show international students that initiative is promoted to prepare individuals and Various organizations will also come we care and that we want to learn more about registration event and the registration deadline is institutions for a global environment and attract together from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at where they are from, makes them feel more Tuesday, Nov. 13. future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and the ‘Breaking Stereotypes: A Discussion welcomed into our community,” Brandt said. Students will also get to experience exchange experiences. and Celebration’ workshop at the Don Taft Various workshops like Sharks Abroad different kinds of international foods offered At NSU, the Office of International Affairs University Center. Info Session, OPT F-1 workshop, CPT F-1 by Chartwells at the Razor’s Reef, Don Taft along with the Razor’s Edge Global Scholars Graduate Assistant for the Office of workshop, H1-B & Beyond, etc., will be University Center during lunch time. will host events to bring together student International Affairs, Sarah Brandt said, this conducted on Nov.12, Nov.13, and Nov. 15. Brandt said she expects this year’s events leaders, departments, programs, and campuses event will include a discussion on stereotypes, These workshops will cover the basics of to be more student-led as it is the best way to in celebration of the internationalization at NSU. on how to break those stereotypes and overcome finding, preparing and completing requirements find out what students want. This way students Events throughout the week aim to engage the them. From there, it will go into a celebration for study abroad programs, tips and guidelines can connect to their peers easily and without any campus in global issues, empower students to on how the organizations want to be recognized, regarding OPT and CPT through F-1 visas, hesitation. pursue international experiences, and celebrate what parts of their culture they want to share. the process of sponsorship through H1-B, and She said, “celebrating cultures, promoting all of the diverse cultures represented on campus. They want to give students the right experience information regarding permanent residency diversity, and raising awareness about IEW kicks off Nov. 12 with an Opening by portraying it properly. based on employment. These events require pre- globalization for all students so that they realize Ceremony in the Alvin Sherman Library quad Informational workshops such as Mini- registration. that globalization is becoming a very a common from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. This ceremony Language Lessons with the Testing & Tutoring Other activities include a movie night with thing and knowing how to interact in a global will showcase a parade in which students from Center, Tips for Writing an Application Essay, the Nature Club, yoga and meditation sessions market is something that should be upheld in any various countries will hold their country’s flag Dating Across Cultures, Research Around offered by SKY Meditation and Yoga, and NSU’s institution.” and parade around the campus beginning at the the World, Career Advice and Pizza Slice, Amazing Race based on the popular reality show For more information on the events please Horvitz building, going around the Gold Lake etc., will be held throughout the week. These The Amazing Race. Here, participants in teams visit the Office of International Affairs page on and ending at the library quad. This will allow workshops are a great opportunity to learn of two complete challenges related to the seven the NSU website or contact Sarah Brandt at international students to connect and interact more about the global environment and engage modern wonders of the world. This is a pre- [email protected].

Title IX Peer Education Program

By: Alexandra Herlihy Sports Editor Applications for the new Title IX Peer years and deliver it themselves,” said Desmond “Since I’ve been here, I’ve had students “It’s a new program, so we’re calling it Educator Program, to be student leaders and Daniels. who’ve said ‘how do I get more involved? So Title IX Peer Educators. We’re hoping that this educate their peers about sexual misconduct “Peers have the greatest influence on one part of it [the program] is really student driven,” inaugural group will kind of help give it an and prevention, are open until Wednesday another,” said Daniels. said Bennett. identity, so it might have a different name in a Nov. 21. This program is being spearheaded by Daniels explained that having a group of They are looking for a diverse group of year. There might be new programs. We already Laura Bennett, NSU’s Title IX coordinator, and students who can deliver the workshops to other students so that all of the workshops that are have a workshop library that we provide, but Desmond Daniels, NSU’s Title IX investigator students adds practicality to the program. NSU created are as diverse as possible. Daniels and students may come up with totally different and deputy coordinator. has an incoming class of over 1,000 students, Bennett have already reached out to multiple ideas,” said Bennett. The program is a way for students to and that number is growing every year. This student populations on campus, such as athletes Benefits of participating in this program provide educational training and workshops group will help spread knowledge about sexual and Greek life. include: public speaking, interpersonal that are related to sexual misconduct prevention misconduct prevention to the entire student “[Our goal is] to create role models that connection, facilitation, program development, and awareness for their peers. Students who body. can then help influence culture and behavior on event planning and consensus building. Students get involved in this program will have many There will be a lot of training involved, campus,” said Daniels. can strengthen their teamwork, problem opportunities to educate others. including certification as a Public Health This program has been in the works solving, project management and intercultural “[This program] is an opportunity for us Educator, which is a resume builder students can for a while, and it has been shown to be very competence through the program. [Daniels and Bennett] to give students the skills maintain after they graduate. After the training successful at institutions nearby, according To apply for this program, visit https:// and the practical knowledge to take the content is complete, students will be able to design to NSU’s Title IX department. Research has tinyurl.com/NSUTIXPeerEd or www.nova.edu/ that I and Laura have been delivering to our their own workshops to present to student shown the success of peer leaders. This was an title-ix. Email [email protected] for questions. students and our employees for the last two populations. important factor in the creation of this program. 2 News FebruaryNovember 17, 201513, 2018 | nsucurrent.nova.edu | nsucurrent.nova.edu

3301 College Avenue Student Affairs Building, Room 310 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796 nsucurrent.nova.edu NEWSROOM BUSINESS & ADVERTISING Mass shooting in California bar Google alters sexual misconduct policy for Phone: 954-262-8455 Phone: 954-262-8461 A gunman entered the Borderline Bar employees Fax: 954-262-8456 Fax: 954-262-8456 and Grill, a country-music bar, in Thousand On Thursday, Google announced that it [email protected] [email protected] Oaks, Calif. on the evening of Nov. 7. Twelve would end its practice of forced arbitration for people were killed in the mass shooting, claims of sexual harassment or assault within Madelyn Rinka Co-Editor-in-Chief [email protected] including a sheriff’s deputy who arrived first the workplace. This is in response to the staged Christina McLaughlin Co-Editor-in-Chief [email protected] on the scene. The bar was full of college walkout of 20,000 employees two weeks ago. Aaron Banyard Copy Editor [email protected] students for the bar’s college night. The This protest was due to public outcry after Senior New York Times reported that the gunman Executive Andy Rubin received a 90 million exit Krysyan Edler News Editor [email protected] was dead and that several witnesses credit package from the company after he was accused Emma Heineman Features Editor [email protected] their survival to other attendees. The Times of sexual harassment from credible sources. In Alexandra Herlihy Sports Editor [email protected] reported that “witnesses also told local news an email to the staff, the chief executive said that Kelsey Bruce Arts & Entertainment Editor [email protected] media about patrons in the back of the bar the request to alter the sexual harassment policy who broke out a window and helped a number was “taken seriously and committed to making Alexander Martinie Opinions Editor [email protected] of people escape.” The gunman was identified the changes needed to improve” according to the Skylyr Vanderveer Multimedia Manager [email protected] as a 28-year-old Marine veteran. New York Times. Carli Lutz Chief of Visual Design [email protected] Kathleen Crapson Visual Design Assistant [email protected] Jeff Sessions replaced as Attorney General 47 dead after bus crash in Zimbabwe At the request of President Trump, Two long-distance buses crashed into Mario Lorrimer Business Manager [email protected] Jeff Sessions resigned as attorney general. one another near Rusape, Zimbabwe on Nov. 7. Open Distribution Manager [email protected] Sessions served as a senator for Alabama As of Thursday afternoon, 47 people had been Farhan Shaban IT and Social Media Manager [email protected] for ten years prior to his role in the Trump pronounced dead. Ellen Gwaradzimba, the Shivani Patel Writer [email protected] administration. Trump tweeted, “We are provincial minister of Manicaland Province, told Flor Ana Mireles Writer [email protected] pleased to announce that Matthew G. the press that “one bus tried to pass two large Danielle White Writer [email protected] Whitaker, Chief of Staff to Attorney General trucks on a stretch of road where overtaking is Jeff Sessions at the Department of Justice, will prohibited.” Both buses were speeding which Nicole Cahill Writer [email protected] become our new Acting Attorney General of also contributed to the collision. The death toll is KaliVictoria Wilson Writer [email protected] the United States.” Whitaker will most likely expected to rise, and 80 people were take to the Lindsey Spina Writer [email protected] “take charge of the Russia investigation and hospital following the crash. Rusape’s morgue Matthew Frank Writer [email protected] special counsel Robert Mueller from Deputy was filled to capacity following the crash. Megan Fitzgerald-Dunn Faculty Adviser [email protected] Attorney General Rod Rosenstein,” according Michelle Manley Adviser [email protected] to CNN. Whitaker is an Iowan lawyer that joined the Department of Justice for the second time in his career in 2017.

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Former Miami Dolphins tackle mental Faculty symposium on service and is looking for representatives from each college health therapy animals and undergraduate program to serve as members Two former Miami Dolphins players, with A faculty symposium on the legal, ethical of the panel. Admissions also needs Premier NSU ties, Dwight Hollier and Julius Thomas, and health issues of service and therapy Program students to lead hands-on activities hosted a panel at NSU on mental health in sports animals will be held on Nov. 15. The benefits with the visiting students. For those interested in on Wednesday Nov. 7. Linebacker Dwight of service animals will be discussed alongside participating email [email protected]. Hollier was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the controversies. Presenters include Amanda 1992 and played eight seasons with the team. He Foster, NSU associate professor of law, and Library hosts finals survival weeks earned his master’s in mental health counseling Shelley Green, NSU professor of family The Alvin Sherman Library is helping from NSU in 2000 while still playing for the therapy. Foster teaches disability law courses students prepare for finals with survival weeks. Dolphins. Hollier served as the NFL’s vice and her scholarship focuses on disability law From Monday Nov. 26 to Friday Dec. 7 at 5 to 6 president of wellness and clinical services, and and insurance coverage issues for individuals p.m., the library will be offering free snacks and now is the senior associate athletic director at the with disabilities. Green is the director of coffee to students while supplies last. There will University of North Carolina. In 2017, tight end NSU’s equine assisted family therapy program. also be extra study rooms available to reserve. Julius Thomas played with the Miami Dolphins. The presenters will explore how service and The library will extend their hours Saturday Thomas spent most of his career with the Denver therapy animals are affected by the Americans Nov. 24 to Saturday Dec. 8 to 7 a.m. to midnight. Broncos and played in Super Bowl XLVIII, with Disabilities Act, Fair Housing Act and For quiet individual study sessions, students can but also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Air Carrier Access Act. RSVP by emailing utilize the study carrels on the third and fourth Now retired, Thomas is pursuing a doctorate [email protected]. floors. There are two collaborative study rooms in clinical psychology at NSU. “I decided to in rooms 3078 and 3079 on the third floor of get my doctorate in clinical psychology, so I FINtastic Fridays debut at NSU the library. Some of the study rooms are on a could help athletes better understand what they FINtastic Fridays is a new undergraduate first come, first serve basis and others require an are going through and, ultimately, have the admissions event that allows high school students online reservation. To reserve a study room visit quality of life that I want to see,” Thomas said to visit NSU. The events are an information http://sherman.library.nova.edu/rooms. in the NFL segment “Life After Football.” NSU session on the undergraduate admission process, faculty members Robert Seifer, Jamie Tartar, and NSU’s academic programs and the premier Mindy Dunagan and Charles Golden also served programs offered. The visits will feature a as members of the panel. Q&A panel of deans and faculty. Admissions

PVA visits the darkside with “Little Shop of Horrors”

By: Christina McLaughlin Co-Editor-in-Chief

From Nov. 16 to 18, the department of in color, really draw your eye to it. It really performing and visual arts will present “Little emphasizes that this plant is as special as it is [to Shop of Horrors,” the classic black comedy rock this show] It’s a character, it really is.” musical, in the Don Taft University Center’s The actors in this production have also Blackbox Theatre. been challenged as they will perform this entire This production, directed by Bill Adams, show without the use of microphones. In music an associate professor in the department of theater, actors traditionally wear microphones performing and visual arts, will explore the to save their voice from strain and allow for darkside of the musical genre with the classic audience members to hear them clearly. 60’s horror comedy movie. The film evolved “We are not using microphones for this into a 1980’s cult-classic film and a major show, so students must project or ‘pump it broadway production that has “devoured hearts up’ to really let their audience hear them. I’ve for the past 30 years,” according to the musical’s challenged them to use their voices more description on the PVA website. appropriately, healthier and to [project],” said “This show is particularly current since the Adams. show follows the [German] Faustian legend, For students new to the world of theater, which is when Faust sold his soul to the devil for this show has a Tim Burton-esque scenic design love,” said Adams. elements throughout. The scene, set and location The performance mainly revolves around of the show have a futuristic 60’s feeling. Seymour Krelborn, a floral assistant who “If you come to see ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ discovers a new plant species he names ”Audrey PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM D. GELBMANN expect to dance, laugh and cry while listening to Here, students rehearse a scene on the stage as they add the finishing touches. II,” after a girl he admires. The plant, the major an upbeat and beautiful score. It is an exciting antagonist in the performance, craves blood for the show,” said Kaeleigh Sturgeon, a sophomore This production has brought challenges show you don’t want to miss,” said Kelly. survival. Hilarity and tragedy ensue as Krelborn theater major who plays the role of Audrey in for the students and faculty involved. Audrey The show does have some relevant themes continues to feed this mysterious plant. the show. II, demanded some technical work because the with underlying messages and the cast hopes Although this show can be described Through this experience, students involved plant is designed to speak and move during the audiences can learn from the show while as “bizarre and implausible,” the students in in the production were able to hone their craft show. Daniel Gelbmann, the technical designer enjoying the theatrics of it all. the production have worked hard to keep the while making new friends in the process. of the plant and assistant professor in the “It’s a tragedy. I think there are some classic characters as realistic and faithful to the source “Working on ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ has department of performing visual arts, worked lessons to be learned. Consider very carefully material as possible. been such an exciting and rewarding experience. with students to build the puppet from scratch. before you make choices in life and be true to “We tried to keep the characters very true As a cast, we have so much fun together and it Mia Andahazy, sophomore marine biology yourself. That’s as old as it gets...and don’t sell and very lifelike. We didn’t want to go for a has been so enjoyable to watch everyone develop and stage manager of the show said, “There are your soul to the devil,” said Adams. caricature We wanted to keep them grounded in their characters from the very beginning of five models of the plant and without giving away Students interested in attending the show the world of the show even though [some events] rehearsals into tech week. Creating art with such too much, has really taken [the show] to the next are encourage to buy tickets in advance as are fantastical and out-there. We are staying true talented and funny people has been an honor level. We’ve been playing with the plant having tickets sell out quickly. Students with a valid to their human qualities and there are are a lot of and a privilege,” said Julia Kelly, sophomore magical and mystical elements to it. Having NSU student ID can purchase tickets for $7. great relationships between the characters in the communications major and ensemble member [the set and costumes and design] all being in Visit www.web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/994773 to show that have developed through the process of of the production. grayscale and having the plant be the only thing purchase tickets for the show online.

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By: Kelsey Bruce Arts & Entertainment Editor

When walking through a crowd, one to compare yourself to others — something sense of power. It gives a person their fighting posture is not only correlated with negative tends to see the diversity in humanity: different everyone does — then having subpar posture strength. On the other hand, excess cortisol emotional states but increases their likelihood. heights, styles, saunters and namely, stances. is another factor to consider when assessing is related to high levels of unresolved stress. In the study, subjects were more capable of One tends to notice another person’s posture your worth in particular social situations. Still, Power posing for only two minutes by spreading recalling negative memories while slouching upon any encounter. Noticing whether someone posture’s impact goes even further. Your regular out your arms and legs through starfishing or and positive memories while sitting up straight. slouches or “puffs out” their chest can be key posture has an effect, but manipulating your striking a “Wonder Woman” pose will increase These finding certainly tie in with Cuddy’s: to noticing whether they’re self-conscious or posture, even for a short period of time, can one’s testosterone level and decrease cortisol good posture encourages positive feedback from overconfident. Picking up on body language actually boost your confidence. level— physiologically making one more the brain and vice versa. cues is advantageous in navigating both social According to a TED Talk by Amy Cuddy, capable in the situation at hand. All considered, sitting up straight and and business situations. Perhaps the more an American social psychologist, using power Cuddy’s findings, published in the keeping your chin held high can help some compelling aspect of posture is not how it affects poses, essentially spreading your body into 2010 addition of Psychological Science, are people get through rough patches and improve those around you but how it affects you. stances that take up space, has physiological situational, but improving postural deficits also one’s general emotional health. Sometimes we Knowing that you don’t look as poised effects that alter hormones such as testosterone improves a person’s general mental state. A are left powerless in the world, and this is a way and self-assured as those around you is bound and cortisol which are associated with stress and study conducted by Erik Peper, Richard Harvey, to create your own power. to have a psychological impact. If you tend power. Testosterone increases one’s animalistic I-Mei Lin and Jacob Perez suggests that poor Significance of Florida’s state symbols

By: Alexandra Herlihy Sports Editor

Have you ever wondered why Florida’s fish. They are popular as a saltwater game fish state symbols are what they are? Many people in Florida offshore waters. They are infamous assume that these symbols are just random, for putting up impressive fights when they are but most of the time, each symbol has a certain caught by anglers, as their brilliantly large and significance to the history or culture of that state. vibrant sail raises when they are excited or Florida has a lot of state symbols, including when they come to the surface. In recent years, the flag and the seal, and each one has its own however, the population has been decreased significance and history. because of overfishing and accidental harvesting by commercial fishers. Animal: The Florida state animal, not to anyone’s Stone: surprise, is the Florida panther. The Florida The state stone is agatized coral. It was panther is the one of the most endangered named the state stone in 1979 and is fossilized mammals in Florida and the world, with remains of coral, which become geodes lined population numbers estimated between 120- with smooth, spherical agate over time. Corals 230. It makes its home in pinelands, hardwood become fossils after acidic groundwater hammocks, and mixed swamp forests and feeds dissolves calcium carbonate skeletons of coral. on deer. The Florida panther became the Florida PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM C. MCLAUGHLIN Dissolved silica replaces calcium carbonate and Dolphins are one of the main representatives of Florida and can be seen easily off the coast or in areas like here in the florida state animal, in 1982, when students throughout keys. the groundwater deposits minerals, giving the the state got to vote on what they wanted the coral the appearance of stone. animal to be. It was between the manatee, the United States and the Bahamas, but can migrate the dolphin. In 1975, the same legislation that alligator, the panther, and the Florida Key deer. all the way to Texas or even Rhode Island with designated the marine mammal also designated Gem: The Florida panther is a part of captive breeding the cold waters. In 1975, legislation was passed the “porpoise” as the state saltwater mammal. The Florida State Gem is not even found programs to prevent the species from going to designate the manatee as the state marine While the bottlenose dolphin is often referred in Florida. It’s the Moonstone, which is a form extinct and to increase the genetic diversity of mammal. There’s been a lot of movement to to as a porpoise, it is actually a mammal. These of the mineral feldspar. Moonstones are often the species population, but Florida’s expanding protect this species because of boat strikes dolphins are known to be very playful, often found in New Mexico, but can also be found in human population is hindering this effort by threatening their numbers. Even though racing alongside boats or in their wake. This Brazil, India, Germany, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, continuously growing into the panther territory. they’ve recently been moved from endangered animal is not on the endangered species list, and Myanmar, Mexico and Tanzania. The moonstone to threatened, the management strategies will is historically seen by sailors as a sign of good is a Florida state symbol because of all the space Marine Mammal: remain to ensure their long-term survival. luck. expeditions that were launched from Kennedy The title for the Florida state marine Space Center in Brevard County. mammal goes to the West Indian manatee. This Saltwater Mammal: Saltwater Fish: manatee makes its home in the southeastern The Florida State Saltwater Mammal is The Atlantic sailfish is Florida’s saltwater November 13, 2018 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Features 5 The Money Game: Are your lottery spendings worth it?

By: Flor Ana Mireles Contributing Writer

If you play the lottery, your chances of lottery winners, states that many lottery winners There are, of course, many advantages to taxes. Depending on your state, winners may winning are one in 13,983,816. Although these “wind up unhappy or wind up broke.” According winning the lottery. With the winnings one could have to pay between three and nine percent chances are slimmer than slim, thousands of to the ticket delivery company Lotto Agent, 70 become financially free and pay off any debts, in these taxes. How much you owe, however, Americans play the lottery on a daily basis. percent of winners end up bankrupt in seven mortgages or loans they may have, change their depends on how much you have won and how According to LendEDU’s 2018 Lottery Study, years. lifestyle, invest, travel and donate to charity. you have chosen to receive that money. Lottery the average American will spend $223.04 a year With that said, there is also the supposed Lotto Agent also states that “The more winners have the option of receiving a one-time on lottery tickets and seldom be a winner. If this ‘curse of the lottery’ where winners find money you have, the more of the things you can cash payout or annual payments over the next is the case, why do we continue to test our odds? themselves spending their fortunes or meeting choose from.” Thus, winning the lottery allows 30 years. In addition, many financial experts The modern lottery system dates back tragic ends. Sienna Kossman, a personal finance the winner to have more options that might have suggest that winners take the one-time payout to 1934 and has become a significant source writer, states that you might not want to win the not been available before. as tax bills may increase over the next 30 years. of revenue for all the states that offer it. It has lottery because “your friends will take advantage With winning the lottery also comes the Oct. 23 marked the second highest lottery raised over $16.7 billion in profits and continues [of you], your relationship could fail, you’ll have inevitable cut of your fortune in taxes. Lottery in the United States with the Mega Millions at to rise. an increased risk of bankruptcy, you might have winnings are taxed as if they were income, so $1.537 billion. Although it was only $49 million Despite countless individuals testing to fight off a host of long-lost family members the IRS taxes 39.6 percent of the money. The away from the highest lottery so far (Powerball their luck with the lottery in hopes of winning, and you’ll be a target with a litany of lawsuits government also withholds 25 percent of the at 1.586 billion on Jan. 13, 2016), it is still a many winners end up regretful of having been and scams.” Winners of the lottery have fallen lottery money before it even gets to the winner. tremendous amount of money. May the winner crowned the victor. victim to substance and drug abuse, fraud scams, There are not only national taxes to be paid be wise with their finances and not fall victim to Don McNay, a financial consultant for depression, anxiety, murder and financial debt. when having won the lottery but also local the supposed “curse of the lottery.” Modern Royalty

By: Danielle White Contributing Writer

The union of Prince Harry and Meghan that she is not allowed to have social media. being an official patron of the Royal Foundation, Breaking royal barriers Markle this past May was one of the most The Duchess is not allowed to take selfies or becoming a Commonwealth Youth Ambassador, The Duchess of Sussex reminds us every watched television broadcasts, bringing in over sign autographs. While Americans typically and doing charity work for organizations of day that well-behaved women seldom make 20 million viewers worldwide. As Meghan greet someone with a hug, Meghan must always her choice. Members of the Royal Family history. Meghan Markle is the biggest breath of Markle is an American, audiences in the United greet Queen Elizabeth with a curtsy when she represent the Queen and play an important role fresh air we’ve seen from the royal family in a States were naturally interested in the nuptials is in her presence. She can no longer publicly of encouraging public and charity sectors. In while thanks to her charisma. While she fully of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The retired have any political views and must always dress addition, members of the Royal Family play a embraces her new role as a royal, she has shown actress is now a member of the British Royal conservatively. An interesting rule all royals role in promoting national unity and recognizing that she still stays true to her personal style every Family and is expecting her first child in 2019. must follow is when dining with the Queen, they the work of the Armed Services. Every year, the now and then. Starting with the royal wedding, While she’s taking the years-long process to cannot start eating before the Queen and must Royal Family as a whole carry out over 2,000 Markle made her mark by proudly showcasing become a British citizen, the Duchess of Sussex stop eating when the Queen takes her last bite, official engagements worldwide. Since their her African-American roots. Having an African- has a royal protocol she must abide by due to no matter how hungry they still are. While not big day, Markle and Prince Harry’s first royal American bishop and all-black choir in the her new title. For all fans of the Royal Family official rules, Markle is expected to sit with her tour as a married couple took place in Australia, royal wedding was absolutely unheard of before wondering what they do on a day to day basis legs and knees kept together, and hold a teacup New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji. The 15 day tour Meghan came on the scene. The Queen expects and how Meghan is adjusting, here’s a glimpse with her thumb and index finger on the handle focused on youth leadership, environmental and all royals to keep PDA to a minimum when into the life of modern day royals. while only sipping from one spot with her pinky conservation efforts, as well as introducing new they’re out in public, but everyone can see how always tucked in. Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy projects. One hot Meghan and Harry are for each other. They Royal rules of the Royal Foundation’s notable events created don’t shy away from their affection, and broke Life as we know it for this American girl The role of a Royal by Prince Harry, the Invictus Games, was a royal protocol by holding hands during the has been drastically altered. Before exchanging As Duchess of Sussex, Meghan’s role is highlight of their trip. The biggest role of all for wedding ceremony. A female royal must always vows with Prince Harry, Meghan had already to be a working representative of the British the Duchess is taking over the Queen’s position dress conservatively, though Meghan stays true began preparing for her transition to royalty. monarchy. All members of the Royal Family of welcoming the youth in the Queen’s Young to her personal fashion style by sporting off the As a result, Meghan deactivated her Instagram must undertake duties of the Queen in the Leaders program. shoulder necklines and occasionally having dark and lifestyle blog due to the royal rule stating United Kingdom and overseas. This includes colored nails.

School violence: a changing culture

By: Emma Heineman Features Editor Schools across the United States are facing of school shooters got their guns from their very a surge in the number of school shootings within own homes, so it is not a question of trying to PRINTED WITH the last few decades— leaving parents, students take away people’s guns, it’s a question of how PERMISSION FROM and communities to ponder the influx in these can they become more responsible.” C. MCLAUGHLIN tragic events. The second point Poland makes is the In the aftermath of these shootings, most turn to People widely disagree on the formal importance of prior knowledge in the prevention thoughts and prayers but definition of a school shooting, and many people of these incidents. According to a federal study this upward trend in how many of these tragedies argue that the media falsely classifies incidents conducted in 2004, in 81 percent of cases, at occur each year leaves many occurring near schools as “school shootings.” least one person knew about the perpetrator’s searching for answers. This discrepancy makes it difficult to know for intentions before the attack. 59 percent of the sure how many incidents have occurred. time, the perpetrator told two or more people. Scott Poland, an adjunct professor in NSU’s “There is a tremendous option to prevent college of psychology and the co-director for shootings if we could get students more the suicide and violence prevention office said, involved… I also believe strongly that school “There is a great deal of concern that the media safety needs to be primarily considered an and provide intervention to disturbed students, Center Report on mass attacks in 2017, nearly has given everyone the impression that schools inside job, meaning that we need to get students then we would greatly increase our ability to half of the perpetrators were motivated by a are very dangerous, when in reality they remain involved in their own safety,” said Poland. prevent school shootings… [schools’ focus on personal grievance, and over half had histories the safest places that children in America go.” Mental health and detection of potentially students’ mental health] needs to be dramatically of mental health-related symptoms. With over 130,000 schools in the US, the dangerous psychiatric conditions also play a changed. The ratio of all of those personnel to In the midst of the culture of violence which probability of a violent school incident, though major role in the frequency of school shootings. the students in Florida is simply inexcusable.” has become typical of schools in the media, increasing, is still low. Poland has worked The National Association for College Admission School shooters are largely categorized President Hanbury and Nova Southeastern extensively on the topic of school shootings for Counseling (NACAC) recommends a student into one of three types: psychopathic, an University has stepped forward to assist the several decades, presenting to parents, students, to counselor ratio of 250:1, a ratio which is individual without any conscience or remorse; Broward County Schools in countless ways. and schools across the nation on the importance grossly unmet by most states, including Florida psychotic, someone without a firm grasp on Poland said, “I have talked with countless of violence prevention measures in schools. which averages one mental health professional reality and traumatized, individuals who come faculty and countless students have been The first redress he offers is a focus on gun for every 485 students. Without the resources from a traumatic background, home life, etc. If involved in many ways. We provide free services responsibility. available for students to seek adequate help, adequate mental health services were available in our clinic, and we recognize that Broward He said, “It means that adults who have the many turn to violence. to students, the probability of these incidents County has a lot of expertise, but our university rights to own guns need to keep those guns out Poland explained, “The more we were to could be decreased. wants to fully partner with them.” of the hands of their children. The vast majority increased mental health services in our schools According to the Nation Threat Assessment 6 Arts & Entertainment November 13, 2018 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Books to read when you want to get back into reading

By: Nicole Cahill Contributing Writer

It happens to the best of us: The weekend empathetic and rooting for her. Still, woven into “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom the game so much. “It’s Enough That We’re before classes started, I had just finished my the novel are snapshots of topics that are not If I were to make a list of books everyone Here: Thoughts on Baseball and Recovery,” “It’s seventh book in two months. Upon closing addressed like they should be: sexual assault, should read, this memoir would be at the top. Okay to Have the Hots for Baseball Players: A the book, I found myself impatiently shuffling mental illness and homelessness. Bohjalian does After graduating and making a life for himself, Manifesto” and “The Magic of the No-Hitter” through my “to read” stack for my next read — tie in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic “The Great Albom drifted away from his college professor are just some of the topics you’ll explore in except that was two and a half months ago. I Gatsby” to the plot story. (Trigger Warning: and mentor. They reconnect years later when the Fowles’ romantic baseball masterpiece. never did crack open that next book. The most This novel contains chapters that depict sexual professor has just months to live. Full of wisdom difficult part of reading is picking a good book assault and/or violence.) and a whirlwind of emotions, this is a vital read “Yes Please” by Amy Poehler and starting it. I’ve taken care of the first step for for college students. Who doesn’t love Amy Poehler? you. Here are five recommendations for books “Promise Me” by Harlan Coben From “Saturday Night Live” to “Parks and to read when you want to get back into reading. This mystery novel pulled me in from the “Baseball Life Advice: Loving the Game Recreation,” Poehler is a comedy staple. Her Take your pick, grab a big cup of coffee, find a beginning: A father’s best friend is the last to see That Saved Me” by Stacey May Fowles memoir includes humorous yet down to earth cozy spot and get cracking. his daughter after giving her a ride home from When I think of the quote, “How can you stories, pictures, advice and so much more. Once a party where everyone was drinking. His good not be romantic about baseball?” in “Moneyball” you finish reading, you’re definitely allowed to “The Double Bind” by Chris Bohjalian intentions are soon forgotten when she goes by Michael Lewis, I think of Fowles’ book. proudly pin – Pawnee Goddess style – a “be the Psychological thrillers are my favorite. missing and her classmate is found dead. If you Her writing is passionate and candid as she Leslie Knope of whatever you do” badge on “The Double Bind” is slightly different, though. enjoy “Promise Me,” you can rejoice because beautifully delves into a sports fandom that is your shirt as a powerful reminder. The main character has demons just like the rest Netflix’s television show “Safe” is based on this far more than balls and strikes. Her collection of us, but she’s likable. I found myself feeling Coben novel. of short essays remind the reader why they love

“Petaluma” by This Wild Life

By: Christina McLaughlin Co-Editor-in-Chief Sometimes it seems that the music industry which is dedicated to Kevin Jordan’s mother is clouded with autotune, electronic and and all women who are battling breast cancer. computer-based tech and meaningless lyrics to “Petaluma” is no different with its single the point that many listeners have forgotten what “Westside” focusing on supporting the victims the simplicity of music can be: just a guitar and of sexual assault, reassuring them that “you can a lyricist. But acoustic bands like This Wild Life never be a burden” through the chorus. are working to change that narrative in the music Each song on this album features unique scene. melodies and meaningful, sometimes somber This acoustic two piece— Kevin Jordan lyrics which have a resounding sound of peace and Anthony Del Grosso— hail from Long and relaxation. This album feels like a love letter Beach, CA and spent years playing shows and to summer: love, memories and hardships are marketing themselves to record producers and all bring a sense of realism to the album and fans. The band transformed during that time, connect on an intensely personal level with switching from a mainly pop-punk sound to listeners. Two stand out songs on this album are an acoustic one after realizing it fit better with “Positively Negative” and “Come Back Down.” the band’s vision. In 2013, their acoustic cover In the music video for “Positively PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM C. MCLAUGHLIN Here, This Wild Life opened for Real Friends and Mayday Parade for the AP Tour 2015. of “Sleepwalking” by Bring Me the Horizon, a Negative,” the duo are on the open-road popular metalcore band, put them on the map. skateboarding, driving, stopping at a gas station Since then, Epitaph Records signed them, and in and playing various instruments in the car during 2014, they released their first full-length record what seems like a sunny summer road trip. This the more somber parts but focus on an upbeat com with video tutorials and pdf versions of “Clouded.” In 2016 they came out with another perfectly embodies the summer wanderlust chorus section that forces listeners to think of songs. This really shows how the band is willing album “Low Tides”. Fast forward to five months feelings in the lyrics of the song like “is it time to the beautiful and fun memories they’ve shared to bridge with the fans not only to share their ago in June, This Wild Life released their third get away” and “I’m breaking out... I’m catching instead of focusing on the bad. The song stresses music but to give their fans a chance to connect album “Petaluma.” my breath now”. not to forget or repress the connection with this to the creators in learning how to play these “Petaluma” incorporates the same sound “Come Back Down” has an upbeat take on individual but memorialize them properly in a songs. and messages from previous albums but has what it is like to lose a loved one. The music healthy way, something all listeners can relate This Wild Life is currently on tour and will a light and airy vibe that is perfect for a beach video features the relationship between an to. be playing at Revolution Live on Nov. 24 in Ft. day or a nice, quiet drive. In the past, the band owner and his dog, but it can apply to a family For listeners who want to learn how to play Lauderdale. has made it a point to release singles that have member or friend. In the song, they recognize some of these songs, the band features a guitar strong messages such as “No More Bad Days” the feelings of missing the individual during tab section on their website thiswildlifeband.

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Tune in at nova.edu/radiox/listen.html to rock out with us! November 13, 2018 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Arts & Entertainment 7 Recipes for meatless mondays

By: Madelyn Rinka Co-Editor-in-Chief

Whether you’re trying to cut back on meat Heat up the Soyrizo in a pan, making sure it Cut the eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes, • Teriyaki or sweet chili sauce for the environment, your health, ethical reasons hits the temperature designated on the package. and place on a clean dish towel or paper towel. • Cooked white or brown rice (or quinoa) or because those PETA commercials finally got Add a small can of chiles to the refried beans Dab off all the extra moisture. In a nonstick • Shredded carrots to you, there’s plenty of benefits to cutting back and heat. For the rice, make it according to the pan, put the vegetables in and wait until they • Edamame on the cow— but it can be difficult. Here’s a package, but take out ¼ cup of the water and add blister, or begin to darken and get soft. While • Avocado few recipes that make it easier to eat plant-based an extra ½ cup of salsa to the pot before boiling. the vegetables are cooking, chop up the pickled • Sesame seeds once or twice a week. Serve on corn or flour tortillas, and sprinkle on onion and olives (use kalamata for a more tangy • Roasted seaweed your favorite toppings. touch, black for a classic flavor or pickled green Taco night to be a bit sour) into small pieces. Mix the pieces Start by taking a block of tofu and wrapping Tacos and burritos are some of the easiest Vegetable paninis in with the hummus so that they don’t fall off it in a clean dish towel or paper towel. Place foods to make vegan. There’s a couple things There’s nothing a vegetarian or vegan fears the sides. Put all of the ingredients including the wrapped block on a plate, and put another you can add to your fiesta without being more than a soggy “grilled” vegetable wrap at the spinach onto the bread, and put it back into (heavy) one on top of it.Let it sit for an hour. bummed about the lack of beef. a party. But that sandwich doesn’t have to be a the hot pan. Flip it over until it’s toasted, or use This allows for the tofu to release some of its disappointment. another hot pan to press it down. moisture so that it can absorb other flavors. Cube Ingredients the drained tofu, and toss it in teriyaki or sweet • Soyrizo (find it at Trader Joe’s or other Ingredients Sushi bowls chili sauce. Put on a lined baking sheet (use a healthier grocery stores) • Eggplant I love sushi just as much as the next reusable silicone liner to be extra earth-friendly) • Vegetarian refried beans • Zucchini vegan— but sometimes it’s hard not to get sick and bake at 375 degrees for 30-45 minutes, or • Roasted green chiles, canned • 3 tomatoes of the same boring rolls over and over again. If until they’re at the desired texture. • White rice • Pickled onion you’re craving the flavors of sushi but want a bit • Salsa • Olives more texture, this recipe is for you. Fill a bowl with a serving of a grain of • Tortillas • Spinach your choosing, and add all the toppings, subbing • Lettuce, tomatoes, onion, olives, or any • Bakery bread, like italian or a baguette Ingredients some out whenever you like. Add sesame seeds other toppings you’d like • Tofu (one block) and some extra sauce over the top if desired.

A not-so-lonely Thanksgiving OFF By: KaliVictoria Wilson SHORE Contributing Writer CALENDAR Thanksgiving is just around the corner. food. Decorate the dorm with paper turkeys or Pack a football, volleyball or frisbee to pass Typically, Thanksgiving is spent with your a few festive fall items, then bond with your time. Spend quality time with your friends for Farmer’s Market family, a dinner table of food and mute-colored friends over a delicious meal. If you’re not up Friendsgiving watching the sunset over the Nov. 14 | 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 leaves falling outside. Many students have for hosting Friendsgiving in your dorm, you can horizon. p.m. already made plans to visit family, but what always go to your friends’ dorm instead. @Fountain Plaza at The does one do when they’re away from home? Shops at Pembroke I am one of the few students away from my If staying inside for Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving by Gardens | Pembroke Pines home, located soundly in another state and cooking isn’t your thing, invite your friends basking in the altering weather. Despite being out to eat. Make a reservation for a restaurant yourself The Color Purple in a nontraditional environment to celebrate and enjoy Friendsgiving without the hassle of Now that we’re in college with busy Nov. 15-18 | 7:30 p.m. Thanksgiving, I’ve discovered some ways to attempting to cook the meals that your mother schedules, we students have developed a sense (4:00 p.m. Nov. 18) celebrate my first Thanksgiving away from traditionally makes. Cooking may not be your of independence and responsibility. Maybe @Dillard Center for the home: talent, so a good restaurant surrounded by great celebrating Thanksgiving by ourselves is Arts - Mainstage | Fort people will make for a joyful celebration. another responsibility. While I do not advise Lauderdale, FL buying all the food your mom would normally Friendsgiving If you’re looking for a chill Thanksgiving tell you not to eat and gorging yourself into a Hedwig and the Angry Even if it is weird to be away from home with friends, have a picnic. The beaches that food coma, as an adult you have the power to Inch on a holiday, there are other students staying on surround us south Florida residents make celebrate Thanksgiving any way you’d like. Nov. 15-25 | see times at campus. Instead of eating by yourself, invite several locations available to spread a blanket Cook a meal for yourself, and have a quiet night www.browardcenter.org people you know over to your dorm and host and unwind. As an out-of state-student, one of in. You can also prepare for Black Friday deals @Broward Center for the a dinner party. Create the meals you’d usually the reason I chose NSU was its location. Invite and go shopping at the mall. How you choose to Performing Arts | Fort make at home, or ask your friends to bring everyone you’re grateful for and bring food. spend Thanksgiving is up to you. Lauderdale Marc Anthony Nov. 16 & 17 | 8:00 p.m. Wardrobe must-haves @AmericanAirlines Arena | Miami By: Lindsey Spina Contributing Writer Drake and Migos Everyone has an article of clothing or without suffocating yourself. A cardigan can Concert two that is a must-have and works with any completely change your look and make your Nov. 13 & 14 | 8:00 p.m. outfit. If you’re looking to acquire more of outfit. You can wear it with shorts, jeans, skirts (13) 7:00 (14) these wardrobe style staples, here are some and dresses, and whether you’re working, going @AmericanAirlines Arena | suggestions that could help. to class or just relaxing, this fashion piece will Miami Everyone needs denim in their closet. keep you looking cool and comfortable. You Denim is great because it goes with anything and should purchase a soft and warm cardigan in John Legend can be dressed up or down, so a denim jacket is black or grey to match with any outfit and even Nov. 17 | 9:00 p.m. a wardrobe must-have for anyone who wants to investing in a more colorful cardigan to add a @Fillmore Miami Beach | add flair to their outfit. You can wear a denim pop of color to monochromatic fits. Not only are Miami jacket with any color and any article of clothing; cardigans cool at any age, but they’ll complete throw one on over a dress, a tank-top, a dressy your closet for years to come. Dale Chihuly Art shirt and even a t-shirt. Another denim piece When it comes to shoes, a perfect pair of Installation that is a wardrobe staple is perfect-fitting jeans. sleek,plain black sneakers are a must-have. You Nov. 13 - Dec. 21 | 10:00 Jeans come in all colors and styles, but the pair can wear them to gym, in the house or at school, a.m. - 5:00 p.m. of denim jeans that you feel the best in are the the mall or even amusement parks. You’ll look @Wiener Museum of pair of jeans that you should always have in your extremely stylish even just in denim shorts or PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM C. LUTZ Decorative Arts | Dania Chief of Visual Design, Carli Lutz, tends to pair her dresses wardrobe. Denim jeans can also be dressed up or jeans with the right sneakers. Style and comfort with a jean jacket. Beach down and work in many occasions. Finding the are really important for a lot of people, so you perfect pair of denim jeans can be an annoying absolutely must invest in this type of versatile missing out on comfort. Cupcake World Turns 1 task, but once you find them, you have to buy sneakers to spice up any outfit without sore People use various wardrobe staples to Nov. 18 | 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 them because no closet is complete without this feet. When it comes to comfort, sneakers are express themselves, and these are just a few p.m. necessity. perfect because they provide support and help pieces you can add to your own wardrobe. @Cupcake World | Coral Cardigans are another example of a style with back issues. If you don’t have a pair of Wardrobe must-haves can be different for Gables must-have. They come in many lengths and black sneakers in your wardrobe, then your everybody, but remember, no closet is complete colors and are the perfect way to keep warm outfits are missing out on style, and your body is without denim. 8 Sports November 13, 2018 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Keeping up with NSU’s different standings in the SSC

By: Matthew Frank Contributing Writer

As many teams’ seasons march on, it’s time Golf completed three out of their first six competitions their seasons, both the men and the women’s to start looking at where NSU stands and how The golf season is in full swing, with in the top 50 percent of competitors, with the swim teams finished in 1st place at the Shark our teams are doing. both the men and women doing well in their women completing two out of their first six Invitational. The men are currently 1-2 in their respective divisions. On the women’s side, competitions in the top 50 percent. Recently, at meets and the women are 3-2 in theirs. The Soccer they’ve finished in the top half in all of their the Florida Tech Invitational, the men finished Women’s Rowing team has only had one real Most notably, the soccer season wrapped competitions thus far. Most recently, they tied for second with the women finishing third. regatta so far in their fall season, finishing ninth up as the men’s season was cut short in a loss to second place out of nine on the second day of the out of 40 teams at the “Head of the Charles” in Palm Beach Atlantic. However, they still had a Saint Leo Invitational. The men most recently Volleyball Cambridge, Massachusetts. really great year, finishing at 12-4-1 overall and finished in first place on both days of the Miami Starting their season out rocky, the 7-2-1 in the SSC, which places them in third place Intercollegiate. As that was their final scheduled Women’s Volleyball team is 6-23 overall, having Overall, NSU has been faring quite well in for the year in their conference. The women, on competition on the season, they finished as one gone 4-15 in the SSC. They are currently in tenth most sports so far this year. This is also without the other hand, went against Barry for the SSC of the most elite golf teams in the state. place in the conference with one game left to the baseball, softball, and basketball teams Championship of the Women’s Soccer Division finish out the season. beginning their seasons yet, and each of those and lost. They finished the season at 13-6-1 Cross-Country teams did excellent last year. We’ll see soon overall and 7-2-1 in the conference, which pits Our cross-country teams have also been Beginning Seasons enough how all of NSU’s teams will do as they them in second for the year. competing solidly as of late. The men have In the sports that are just beginning come down the stretch.

ON DECK Stay in bounds and out of politics

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL By: Krysyan Elder Vs. Montevallo News Editor Nov. 15 | 5:30 p.m. Fort Lauderdale, FL The day before midterm elections, the This is not the first time this year that On Aug. 13, Atlanta, Ga. news station, Fox Miami Dolphins tweeted a photo encouraging sports teams have meddled in politics. On 11, reported that an event flier listed the Atlanta MEN’S BASKETBALL Florida voters to vote against Amendment July 9, Arizona Cardinals president Michael Braves as co-hosts for an event that supported Vs. Florida National 3, an act which blurred the line between Bidwell endorsed Supreme Court nominee Brett Brian Kemp’s gubernatorial campaign. Nov 17 | 4 p.m. politics and sports. Floridians voted in favor Kavanaugh. Bidwell was exercising his right Although the event was not held at the Braves’ Rick Case Arena of the amendment, giving Florida voters, not to freedom of speech, but his endorsement was stadium, they were listed as hosts, and according politicians, control over casino gambling. announced on the team’s website. The story to the flier, those hosts each donated $13,200. WOMEN’S CROSS With one tweet, the Dolphins told fans that was then shared on the team’s Twitter account. The Braves released a statement that they COUNTRY they wanted Florida politicians to control state Bidwell’s endorsement should have remained contribute to candidates of both parties and have @ NCAA South Region gambling. Sports teams should not use their personal, and not promoted on the team’s media been doing so for years now, but by the public Championships platform to publicly endorse political candidates platforms. This made it look like the Arizona releasing of their political contributions, the Nov. 17 | 8 a.m. and policies. It is time for sports teams to keep Cardinals were endorsing Brett Kavanaugh. It is Braves are telling their fans that they support Lakeland, FL their head in the game. hard to differentiate between the team itself and Brian Kemp for governor. The Dolphins should be focused on the person that makes the team decisions. As entertainers, sports teams have a private MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY gameday, not election Tuesday. They should not On May 17, the Nashville Predators and public side that needs to be kept separate @ NCAA South Region be using their platform to persuade their fans to CEO Sean Henry endorsed Nashville mayoral and that includes the release of their political Championships vote a certain way. They have more important candidate David Briley for election in a video contributions. Teams have their platform Nov. 17 | 8 a.m. issues than interfering with politics. If they want on Twitter. The video started off harmless because they are paid entertainers. They are paid Lakeland, FL a happy fanbase, they need to keep adding to the and was simply encouraging the people of by the fans, so the fans can have a good time. win column. The Dolphins are currently ranked Nashville to vote. Then Henry, standing next The fans are not paying their favorite teams to second in the AFC East behind the New England to Predator mascot Gnash, informed viewers make public statements and contributions to Patriots. They need to focus on how to end the that “we” support Briley for mayor. Gnash is political campaigns. They should not be using Patriots’ reign and bring the Lombardi trophy a Nashville Predator mascot. The video was the platform that sports fans have given them back to Miami. Die-hard Dolphin fans do not originally tweeted on Briley’s account, not by to make public political statements. Sports care if their favorite team supports or opposes the Predators, but by using Gnash in the video, teams need to keep their focus on winning and Amendment 3, they care about winning the Henry insinuates that the Nashville Predators are entertaining their paying fans not the issues on Super Bowl. taking sides in local elections. the ballot.

OUT OF THE SHARKZONE

Floyd Mayweather cancels New Years fight in Japan decertification process doesn’t necessarily guarantee an exact outcome. So far, the USA On Wednesday, Nov. 7, the MMA fighter Floyd Mayweather canceled his much-anticipated Gymnastics has been quiet on what it’s planning on doing, whether to be forcibly decertified fight against the Japanese featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa. He and his team or to leave voluntarily. decided to cancel the fight just three days after a news conference in Tokyo. They were apparently completely caught off guard with the whole event since Mayweather never Jacksonville Jaguars refuse to back down agreed to an official bout. This fight was supposed to be a small, three-round exhibition The Jacksonville Jaguars had some strong promises to their fans early in the season for a group of wealthy spectators and just for entertainment, not for an official score. At the regarding Super Bowl aspirations. The Jaguars currently have a 3-5 record and are on a press conference, Mayweather admitted that they should have put a stop to the entire thing four-game losing streak. Their next game is against their rivals, the Indianapolis Colts (3-5), then and there. He also apologised to his fans for misleading them. He made a long post on and they’re treating this game as a playoff game. Myles Jack, linebacker for Jacksonville, social media about the whole debacle, and many fans think that this confirms the rumor that said, “This is a thousand percent a must-win...it’s a conference game that we’ve got to win. Mayweather is no longer looking for competitive fights as a boxer. And then we’re on a four-game losing streak, so we can’t lose another game.” Having an attitude like this is almost taboo for a regular season game because the teams don’t want to US Olympic Committee revokes USA Gymnastics’ status put that much emphasis on a mid-season game. There has been a key component missing; The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has been talking about revoking the USA the running back Leonard Fournette. The Jaguars offensive line is almost completely build Gymnastics’ status after the sexual abuse scandal with the former team doctor, Larry around him, and having him gone for the past month has been really hard on the team. The Nassar. The current CEO of the USOC Sarah Hirshland offered for the USA Gymnastics the players, however, are certain that with the much awaited return of Fournette, that they will option of just surrendering its status voluntarily. She addressed in an open letter to the entire win against the Indianapolis Colts and break this losing streak. After this game, there are gymnastics community on Nov. 5 that she believes that these challenges are too much to only eight games left to save them for the season. Their road to redemption all starts with come back from. The USA Gymnastics responded with saying that they’re evaluating a plan this “must-win game” against the Colts. for the athletes and other professional staff. Hirshland also stated in her open letter that the November 13, 2018 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Sports 9

Curtis Thorn

By: Emma Heineman Features Editor

I’ve just followed in his footsteps. Ever since I then get a nap in the afternoon. I zone out as soon was young, about 6 or 7, I’ve carried on playing, How would you describe the relationship as I wake up just so I’m prepared for the game. and it has taken me around numerous places with your teammates? I listen to music, eat the right foods, chill out which I am fortunate for. We are all more or less on the same really and make sure the day isn’t too intense. wavelength. Our main goal this season was to I make sure I do all my studies beforehand so I What is your favorite thing about get into the competition. We also thought that can make sure I’m ready for the game. playing soccer? we were good enough to win the whole thing. The competition. I’m a competitive person. We were so close both times we went against What does your downtime look like? I am never satisfied with my performance or [Palm Beach Atlantic], and it shows how far we When I get home I eat and then watch a where I am so I think that gives me an edge over have come as a program and how close we are film. All my friends are like “you watch a film other people. [Also], just the thrill of it all. to becoming the number one team in the entire everyday, really?” They think I’m unproductive state but I know what I’m doing. It’s my downtime. I Why did you come to Nova? love to go to the beach, especially here. I’m an I’ve been playing in America now for two What is difficult about being a student outdoors person and I’m always on the move. summers previous to coming [to NSU]. During athlete? those two summers I loved every minute. I had a Balancing everything out, for sure. Being Do you or have you ever considered coach come to me during one of the games in the in a masters as well, it’s a little more intense. So playing another sport? summer and ask me what i was doing in terms it’s just making sure my work is up to scratch I have. I was representing my country in of study and it kinda gave me an [opportunity] to and obviously getting enough rest, recovery and cross country. I was actually gonna quit soccer to do my master abroad while trying to experience everything else alongside soccer. participate in cross country running but I trained new things: a new culture [and] a new lifestyle. intensely for around a year and I [decided] I PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM C. THORN What is your favorite thing to do after a didn’t love it as much as soccer. Fortunately Curtis Thorn, pictured above... What are your goals for soccer in the big game? enough, I think I’ve made the right decision. Curtis Thorn is an international graduate future? Eat junk food. I tend to go all out after a student from England. He is currently doing My main goal is to turn professional. game. I’m quite strict with food and everything What is advice you would give to other his MBA here at NSU. He completed his Hopefully I will have the chance to do that. else before the game, but afterwards I let myself student athletes? undergraduate degree in sports science in I just need to make sure that everyday I get go. I just eat and watch films. Just Netflix and eat In today’s society, it’s who you know, England. advice from coaches. It’s about becoming better junk. It’s perfect. and [the coaches] have plenty of contacts to go than what I am today, and hopefully I get that forward [and help you in your career]. How and why did you get into soccer? chance. [I’m] just trying to cement my place in a Do you have any pre-game rituals? My dad. He played since a young age, and professional environment. I’m so superstitious. I wake up early and

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From the original Ancient Grecian driver of all-time. Hall of Famer David Pearson throughout his 31 seasons as a head coach. The At the time, there was no three point line in the olympics to last year’s Super Bowl, sports is the closest to Petty’s record with 105 wins. record was previously held by George Halas. NBA. Only five other players have scored 70 have been around for millenia. Today’s public, Shula spent 25 seasons coaching the Miami points or more in a game since Baylor. Those however, often don’t know the history of some November 13, 1875: Dolphins, including the perfect 1972 season men are Wilt Chamberlain with six of those feats of the nation’s favorite sports. Here you can First college football game with uniforms and Super Bowl win, and retired in 1995. Shula and a 100 point game in the early 1960s, David find some relevant, monumental, and inspiring This hallmark in sports history is attributed remains the winningest NFL head coach with Thompson in 1978, David Robinson in 1994, games that have changed the future of sports to Harvard and Yale. The two Ivy League teams 328 wins. The closest threat to Shula’s record is Kobe Bryant in 2006 with 81 points and Devin forever. played each other in the first college football the Patriots’ Bill Belichick with 255 wins. His Booker in 2017. game with team uniforms. The two teams played illustrious football career started as a player for a rugby and soccer combination of football. the Cleveland Browns and ended with a Hall of November 12, 1972: This was the first of many meetings between the Fame induction in 1997. November 16, 1926: Richard Petty won his second straight two teams. Harvard won the historic game 4-0. The New York Rangers win their first game NASCAR championship The Rangers beat the Montreal Maroons The next five seasons Petty finished in November 15, 1960: 1-0. The Blueshirts went onto play in the playoffs the top five each season and secured two more November 14, 1993: Elgin Baylor scored 71 points in NBA game in all of their first 16 seasons except for their championships. Richard “The King” Petty went Don Shula becomes the winningest head In his third NBA season, Baylor dominated 1935-1936 ten year anniversary season. They on to become a NASCAR legend. His career coach with the Miami Dolphins against the New York Knicks leading the are currently in their 92 season. The Rangers included seven championships and 200 career The 19-14 win against the Philadelphia Lakers to a 123-108 victory. A performance like have appeared in the playoffs for 59 seasons and wins making him the winningest NASCAR Eagles propelled Shula to 325 victories Baylor’s was unheard of in the NBA at the time. hoisted the Stanley Cup four times.

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By: Alexander Martinie Didn’t your momma ever teach you Opinions Editor How is it that the wife of America’s cruised through this year’s midterm election how to say “I’m sorry” and mean it? most prominent bully decides to become a on a seal of approval from America’s number spokesperson against cyberbullying? Through one cyberbully, while following in his footsteps By: Kelsey Bruce selective attention and blatant disregard for what by tarnishing the view of his opponents— Arts & Entertainment Editor cyberbullying means, that’s how. The first lady, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum’s reputation. Imagine I came up to you, slapped you claiming that you make mistakes but are a Melania Trump, claims that social media can be Not only did DeSantis attack Gillum in his ads in the face and then told you that I felt sorry good person, then you should investigate “destructive and harmful when used incorrectly,” but also in their interviews and debates. Very your face hurt. You might think, “wait… is whether you are making the same “mistakes”. which is completely true. Mean and degrading professionally, the governor-elect has called she going to acknowledge that she slapped If you are, then you shouldn’t be calling comments posted online can be destructive Gillum a thief and corrupt, also claiming that me?” After all, if I can’t take responsibility those actions mistakes. Back to my earlier and harmful. Comments like calling Senator Gillum would “monkey this up” referring to the for the actions I took that led to your pain, example: If I slap you again the next day, Bill Nelson a “stiff”, saying that journalists are state. DeSantis is not alone in his smear of his am I sorry for what I did, or am I only sorry then we both know I was not sorry the first the enemy of the American people, or calling opponent. Gillum has also attacked DeSantis, that it affected your view of me? The answer time. I just wanted it to appear as such. In that supporters of Elizabeth Warren “very low I.Q. saying that DeSantis is the person that racists is undoubtedly the latter. case, I am rationalizing my behavior as out of individuals” can be very harmful, but does the believe is racist and states that DeSantis has I’ve experienced this type of my control and remaining morally stagnant. first lady feel the same way about President “neo-Nazis helping him out in this state”. At nonapologetics too many times. The world Being sorry is a continual state, not just a 12 Trump’s comments? Probably not. A key feature least with Gillum’s remarks, there is some truth. accepts the phrase “I’m sorry” as a remedy minute conversation to clear the conscious. of Trump’s presidency has been his constant While politicians spend more time bad to wrongs when the phrase should be only If you care about hurting people, you have bullying of anyone and everyone that stands 0 mouthing each other than doing their actual a uttered for a real apology. A real apology to take the time to ensure that you won’t Bullying, smear campaigns and belittling jobs, they also spend a great amount of time involves remorse, responsibility and hurt people in the same way, and that doesn’t opponents has been a prominent feature in bashing the media. The Trump administration intention to change. The goal should be to happen overnight — it requires commitment political campaigns since the founding of this is notorious for their hatred of journalists, or as express genuine sorrow for one’s actions and and effort. country. But just because something has a long they fondly call us “the enemy of the American to improve the situation, even if the solution So, next time you apologize, ask yourself history of occurring does not mean that it needs people”. Trump claims that major media outlets, is undesirable for them. Before people head who you are apologizing for: yourself or who to continue. Political campaigns would run just such as the New York Times and CNN, are “fake into a genuine apology, they should ask you hurt. Ask yourself what you are trying to as smoothly, well as smoothly as things can be news”. Trump has very presidentially screamed themselves how the person they have hurt is improve upon: your image or the individual’s in the current political climate, without having to at reporters for merely doing their jobs. feeling. Apologies involve communication, current reality. If you do something to smear and badmouth an opponent. If a candidate With the current administration, it is so if a wrongdoer is unsure how the person hurt someone else, investigate what moral resorts to the use of a smear campaign, then they unlikely that bullying will stop being used as they have wronged is feeling, asking trusted weakness you need to acknowledge and must have nothing of merit in their own platform political rhetoric. However, there should be peers or maybe even the individual for advice then actually work to fix it. Every person if they think that their only chance of winning civility in politics. Candidates should speak is okay. The key to giving genuine apologies makes mistakes, and we all have room to fringes on bullying their opponents. about their own platforms, instead of smearing is opening your mind to the idea your actions grow. Learning to admit when you are wrong Just look at this year’s gubernatorial the reputation of their opponents and the may be less than perfect in certain areas, but is pivotal to being a better person, and how election for an example of a campaign hinging freedom of the press should not be questioned certainly towards who you have hurt. a person apologizes is a reflection of their on smearing an opponent. Ron DeSantis, the by a president that actively hates journalists and How do you know if you’ve given a emotional maturity and will to improve. Florida governor-elect’s, entire campaign the media. genuine apology? Well, if you find yourself platform was pulled from Trump’s. DeSantis

Henderson needs to step up Protecting the wrong for students type of green By: Kelsey Bruce By: Alexander Martinie Arts & Entertainment Editor Opinions Editor More than occasionally, being alive is left with mental health worksheets that only Climate change poses a major problem protection of the environment. Other examples a difficult process. Students have problems scrape the surface of what we were going to the human race, and also poses a problem of the Federal government’s disinterest in that range from not being too depressed through. Nothing is more discouraging than to biodiversity. Biodiversity is defined as the the preservation of the environment is the to get out of bed, grieving the loss of being brave enough to reach out and ask for variety of species in the world, an ecosystem legality of greenwashing and the paying off loved ones, or feeling alienated in a new help only to get nowhere. These homeworks or a population. With the combined force of of government officials by oil companies and environment. Luckily for them, Henderson assignments might be useful in some cases, an extended season of red tide to the West lobbyists. Greenwashing is the act of using Student Counseling service is there to but if a therapist is unable to empathize and the onslaught of green slime to the North, deceptive tactics in order to fake an eco-friendly help — but only if theystudents can make and understand their client beyond basic environmentally friendly politics are becoming appearance. An example of this is the importation it through the series of phone holds while psychological principles, they are no more even more of hot-button items in Florida, and of Fiji water, which is not only package in non- making an appointment and then another help than a search engine. the effects of climate change have increased biodegradable plastic, but also has caused a month on a waiting list for that appointment. Not to mention, a student has to work the frequency of environmental debates in the clean water shortage and an outbreak of Typhoid If they make it that long, they’ll be blessed fairly hard to get to the point of deciding political climate. fever in Fiji. Marketing tactics such as these with 10 — that’s right 10 — whole sessions whether 10 lackluster sessions will help them Other than climate change, there are many show a blatant lack of regard for the safety and in one calendar year to somehow resolve or not. Henderson’s phone is always busy, threats to the diversity of the biosphere. A recently preservation of the environment given that these their struggle with chronic depression, a and calling for an appointment will likely proposed set of blows to the regulations of the techniques are completely legal and openly miscarriage, an eating disorder, the fallout of lead to being put on hold several times. I Endangered Species Act by the Department of the utilized. The legality of greenwashing raises abuse or various other pervasive problems. have called before and been put on hold only Interior and the Department of Commerce could many concerns of the environmental protection Henderson claims individual therapy to be forgotten. Beyond that inconvenience, enable the extinction of around 1,200 species of both in domestically and abroad. “focuses on the exploration and resolution Henderson’s waiting list for a first appointment animals and 750 species of plants that are either Misdirection and distractions have long of the student’s personal problems or issues is about a month. If a student really needs help, endangered or threatened. Among the animals at been used in politics. In Jan. of 2018, around according to his/her needs,” but how can it they’ll have no option but to suffer without risk if their proposals are put into action are the the time that President Trump referred to Hatti, when a quarter of the sessions a student is professional help as weeks drag by. When West Indian manatee and the Florida panther. El Salvador, and several African countries merited should be spent establishing trust poor mental health is often associated with The new proposal suggests that the phrase, as “shithole countries” in a tweet, Trump’s between the client and therapist? Only at the low energy and social deficiency, making calls “without reference to possible economic or other comment took up news coverage of important point that a student trusts their counseling and keeping appointments can be extremely impacts of such determination” be removed news events, such as the false ballistic missile will they be able to be fully open with them. difficult for someone depressed or grieving. from the Endangered Species Act. This change alert in Hawaii or the mudslides in Southern By then, they only have a few hours to Henderson needs to do more than show up allows for large corporations to easily bypass California that cost $177 million in property explore something like deep-seated trauma to tabling events and hand out pretty business the regulations and exploit these at-risk species damage. While there may be a hole in the or intensely low self-esteem. cards. It needs to take its clients seriously, or it for their own gain. This proposed change shows ozone layer, we can all be rest assured that the Possibly more concerning than risks worsening already-exhausting situations the current administration’s blatant disregard for current administration will do everything in its the quantity of sessions is their quality. for those it should be helping. the safety of the environment and the planet and power to keep the public eye away from the Although all professionals at Henderson their devotion to profit. impending doom of climate change and focused are licensed, they may not be the most The actions of the Department of the on whatever new foolish comment the president effective professionals. Myself and others Interior and the Department of Commerce or one of his staffers make. have experienced approaching Henderson show the latest efforts in a long line of the with serious issues and ultimately being Federal government showing a disinterest in the November 13, 2018 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Opinions 11 I don’t feel safe and neither should you

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In the past year, the Current has written countless media outlets about the issue and 13 articles about mass shootings in the United made this a discussion arguably, at every dinner States— not including the articles in this week’s table across America. Yet, according to the issue. It is safe to say that this topic is not only GunViolenceArchive.org, 278 mass shootings something college students are concerned about, have occured since Parkland. The Gun Violence but are acutely aware of. We hear these stories Archive defines a mass shooting as “FOUR on the news, we hear from the survivors who or more shot and/or killed in a single event “never thought this would happen in (place [incident], at the same general time and location location here)”. But it did happen and it will not including the shooter.” continue to happen unless something changes. So what have we learned since Parkland? According to the Sun Sentinel, 16 states Not much, since it seems that we are nowhere have tightened gun control laws and passed near fixing this problem even with the uprising legislation to improve school safety since the of the victims fighting against gun violence. It’s Parkland school shooting last February and only natural to ask yourself after such a high several other states are currently reviewing number, will I be involved in the next incident? proposed legislation. Obviously, this isn’t The short answer is no one knows, which is a working since these shooters are still somehow scary thought to say the least. But the fact of slipping through the cracks. the matter is that there is no way to prevent Everyone has a theory as to why these these events. Even if security measures are people are slipping through the cracks and taken, the security guard can be shot or not be on what solutions can solve these issues but able to prevent the problem as seen in Parkland it seems that, overall, it is still inconclusive and more recently at Borderline Bar & Grill on all sides. Some blame mental health, some in Thousand Oaks, Ca. According to the New blame gun ownership laws, some blame York Times, a sophomore from California State background checks and, in general, everyone Channel Islands said, “You can stay out all night blames the government for not doing anything at Borderline because there’s major security.” that is effective. But how could anyone find When you bring this issue closer to home, the “smoking gun”, so to speak, if we aren’t some major red flags are raised when it comes to devoting the time and resources to this issue. NSU. Visitors to the University can pull into the Through recent shootings, a general Shark Circle at any time without much security timeline seems to be followed: the event occurs, presence other than the police vehicles outside an investigation is conducted, thoughts and the UC. But most of the time there isn’t actually a prayers are mentioned, a slow return to normalcy, police officer in the vehicle. The Alvin Sherman an increase in security presence, rarely a Library has a security personnel sitting inside legislation change and then, the issue magically the building to scan either a SharkCard or public disappears — Until, another shooting occurs and library card. But, they don’t check backpacks then this process is repeated again and again. As or any baggage that is coming inside the area. these events occur it’s expected that areas around They might do so during large public events but these attacks heighten security but then, nothing on a daily basis, there’s not an obvious security changes. Take Parkland for example. These presence. The bottom line is anyone can walk students encouraged a massive response after onto campus and do anything they want and that the shooting. They hosted marches, a nationwide worries me and it should worry you. school walkout, an activism tour and spoke with

With the rise of gun violence in the United States, what are some ways that NSU can help students feel safer?

“I think Nova could increase “NSU should consider the aspects “Having public safety officers who “Improving educations on these “I would feel safer if teachers, security and the blue light system of mental health when talking are law enforcement trained would subjects. Maybe more [informa- professors and veterans who felt between main campus and the about gun control. I think most definitely be helpful. I think the tion] for what students should do in comfortable carrying guns were Rolling Hills apartments. There of these people that are commit- NSU alerts should be something an active shooter situation. Telling allowed to have guns on campus. is no public safety that patrols at ting these acts of violence are they send to us all anyway. I mean, them what to do and where to go. Also, people who are trained Rolling Hills and since people walk unstable and they need help. As they have all our emails in the I’m a freshman here and I haven’t properly should have mental evalu- to campus all the time, I think it for helping in crisis situations, I’d system and the alerts shouldn’t be been told what to do in that situ- ations [and background checks] to would make it safer,” say having more armed security on a sign-up basis. That way, the ation. All I know is if there is a fire make sure they are safely and of such as Davie police, rather than whole population gets notification alarm, to leave the building. My old sound mind [to carry on campus] - Joscelyn Phillips, junior environ- public safety or providing public that something is going on. They school had these plans in place. would make me feel a lot safer. mental science major safety more training or non-lethal should change the voice [in the Overall, more education and plan- Keeping our open areas more weapons would be reassuring to suites and on outside speakers]. ning,” restricted in the sense of knowing me. Evacuation plans should be Right now, it’s more concerning who is coming in and out [of our put in place. Right now, it would be than re-assuring. I panic when I -Joseph Attallah, freshman biology campus] would also help,” a flood of people running for exits hear it and it usually just a lightning major and that wouldn’t be safe,” notification,” -Dayna Cyr-Parker, sophomore -Mitchell Moczygemba, junior -Justin Jackson, sophomore sports criminal justice and elementary sports management major and recreation management major education major 12 RICK CASENovember 13, 2018 | nsucurrent.nova.edu

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