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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the NSU Digital Collections at NSUWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Current by an authorized administrator of NSUWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The Student-Run Newspaper of Nova Southeastern University • January 10, 2017 | Vol. 27, Issue 15 | nsucurrent.nova.edu WelcomeWelcome BackBack SharksSharks

Hanging out with Hanbury All that Jazzercise “Hidden Figures” = cinematic Pop stars can’t shine alone triumph P. 4 P. 6 P. 9 P. 11

By: Grace Ducanis NSU WOWs for the winter semester @GraceDucanis

Many Sharks have migrated to South According to Booker, events were planned Florida for the winter semester, and NSU is at different times during each day of the Winter ready to welcome them with a sea of events. Week of Welcome so that students would still be To help students connect and get able to attend some events even if class or work excited about the new semester, several NSU schedules interfered. organizations and departments, including the “We’re trying to connect everyone and not Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement, make anyone feel left out,” he explained. “This the Office of Recreation and Wellness, and is a way to be inclusive of everyone’s schedule Shark Dining, will host the 2017 Winter Week and try to get everyone out to engage and have a of Welcome [WWOW] from Jan. 9-13. good time at NSU.” During the week, students can learn Elora Thomas, freshman undecided major, about wellness opportunities on campus at the attended Weeks of Welcome in August 2016. She Wellness Bash, sample campus food at the said that she met most of her friends through the Welcome Back Food Bash, learn more about events and that she’s planning on participating in student organizations at the Involvement Fair the Winter Week of Welcome. and design their own dry-erase board. Other “[WOW is a] great way for everyone to events include a karaoke night, a pajama game get together, meet more people and experience night and a Unified Greek Council (UGC) the college experience,” Thomas explained. picnic. “I’d definitely encourage new students to attend COURTESY OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Shannon Booker, assistant director of because that’s how you make friends, that’s how Students at a karaoke night during Weeks of Welcome in August 2016. Campus Life and Student Engagement, said that you decide to be in clubs.” it’s important for students to get engaged so that Booker said that the overall goal is for they can find a balance at school. students to engage with NSU, stay at NSU and WINTER WEEK OF WELCOME “Yes, you’re here for academics,” he said. graduate from NSU. “But it’s very important for students to have “Come out, get involved, meet new people, that balance because when you’re so stressed and you may find a connection that you never out from school and tests, you need something knew you had here at NSU… We do these things to…get your mind off of it, to relax you. Getting to create an atmosphere for students to connect engaged and connecting with students within organically,” Booker said. your major or finding people that enjoy the For more information about the Winter same things you do will help alleviate the stress Week of Welcome, contact the Office of Campus and [you’ll] have a more enjoyable college Life and Student Engagement at campuslife@ experience.” nova.edu or 954-262-7288. Commuters to ‘lounge’ around in the Student Affairs Building By: Rachael Hirstein @RachaelHirstein

The Undergraduate Student Government plan for the Razor’s Edge Leadership program Association (SGA) at NSU is hosting a grand also helped bring SGA’s student lounge idea to opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the the attention of Williams. new commuter lounge in the Student Affairs “I know so much about the SGA portion [of Building (SAB) room 105 on Jan. 12 from this plan] because I used to be a part of SGA and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the Winter Weeks of for my impact plan, I was required to research Welcome. the history of the project I was working on,” he The lounge will be stocked with refrigerated explained. “At one point in time SGA actually drinks and has a TV with a Wii and a Netflix had a petition with over 2,000 signatures to build account for students to use. Plans for this lounge a commuter lounge; however, it did not occur. have been in the works for many years. Bethany The university has seen the need for a student Warlich, senior business administration major lounge for a long time. I was just the student and president of SGA, explained that students, leader who finally made enough waves for it to COURTESY OF N. CHAVANNES primarily commuter students, have been asking The grand opening of the new commuter student lounge will take place on Jan. 12. actually happen.” for the lounge for a long time. All students are welcome to attend the “[SGA] has always been pushing for a Brad Williams, vice president of student all the time, and he was the one that realized this ribbon-cutting ceremony and use the lounge, commuter lounge. Finally, we were able to affairs and dean of the College of Undergraduate was something that the students were pushing although the space was primarily designed for get a lounge,” Warlich said. “This was to help Studies, worked with SGA to turn the idea for the for and undergraduate SGA really, really commuter students. The lounge will be open to commuter students who have classes from 9:15- lounge into reality. Warlich said that Williams is wanted,” she said. students during the SAB’s hours of operation. 11:45 a.m. and then they have a 6-10 p.m. class. dedicated to NSU and its students. Benjamin Lowery, junior chemistry major For more information, contact Warlich at For those hours, where are they going to go?” “He listens and advocates for the students and former SGA member, said that his impact [email protected]. 2 News JanuaryFebruary 10, 17, 2017 2015 | |nsucurrent.nova.edu nsucurrent.nova.edu NEWS ANCHOR NEWS BRIEFS Stay up to date with world events. 3301 College Avenue Brunch with the LTAs Student Affairs Building, Room 310 Shooting at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Lambda Theta Alpha (LTA) Sorority Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796 International Airport is having a “build your own waffle bar” event nsucurrent.nova.edu Around 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 6, gunshots broke out on Jan. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Commons at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport room 123. This brunch is for students potentially NEWSROOM BUSINESS & ADVERTISING in Florida, according to CNN. According to the interested in becoming an LTA. For more Phone: (954) 262-8455 Phone: (954) 262-8461 Broward Sheriff’s Office, the lone gunman was taken information, contact LTA president Roma Fax: (954) 262-8456 Fax: (954) 262-8456 into custody after killing five people and wounding Robinson at [email protected]. [email protected] [email protected] eight. Later identified as Esteban Santiago, 26, the former Alaska National Guard member pulled the gun Weekend SAS trip – Give Where You Live Grace Ducanis Co Editor-in-Chief [email protected] from his checked baggage at the carousel, according The Office of Student Leadership and Civic Jacqueline Lytle Co Editor-in-Chief [email protected] to Local 10 News. Engagement (SLCE) and their organization Nicole Chavannes Copy Editor [email protected] Sharks and Service (SAS) are organizing a Large iceberg to break off from Antarctica weekend trip called Give Where You Live from Rachael Hirstein News Editor [email protected] An iceberg the size of Delaware is set to break Jan. 13-15. During the trip, students will stay on Jenna Kopec Features Editor [email protected] away from the continent of Antarctica, making it one campus and participate in community service Open Sports Editor [email protected] of the largest breaks of its kind reported, according to in Broward County and Miami-Dade County. Ben Underhill Arts & Entertainment Editor [email protected] CNN. Researcher Martin O’Leary said the split will There is a fee of $30 for the trip and food and largely change the landscape of Antarctica, potentially transportation are provided. To sign up, go to Steven Wang Opinions Editor [email protected] leaving it unstable. orgsync.com/139343/forms/232690 and fill out Danielle Pucillo Multimedia Manager [email protected] the appropriate form. For more information, Carli Lutz Chief of Visual Design [email protected] Mexico raises fuel prices, sparking outrage contact SLCE president Allison Foster at Aidan Rivas Visual Design Assistant [email protected] The Mexican government at Tlalpan Avenue [email protected]. in Mexico City raised fuel prices 20 percent over Open Business Manager [email protected] the weekend of Dec. 31, according to NBC News. Make scarves for orphans Dom Olesen Distribution Manager [email protected] The price increase resulted in protests that included Alpha Phi Omega is hosting a Harry Potter- Shennel Warner Writer [email protected] vandalism, blocking roads and boycotting gas stations themed scarf-making event on Jan. 25 from John Jaeger Writer [email protected] and transportation. 6-8 p.m. in Commons room 123. The purpose Lexi King Writer [email protected] of this event is to make scarves for orphans in 105-year-old Frenchman sets one hour track areas with cold climates. For more information, Emilio Lorenzo Writer [email protected] cycling world record contact Alpha Phi Omega president Morgan Emily Tasca Writer [email protected] On Jan. 4, French cyclist Robert Marchand biked Thorn at [email protected]. Athena Edwards Writer [email protected] a record-setting 14.08 miles in one hour at the age of Adam DeRoss Writer [email protected] 105, according to NBC News. After setting a record SLCE holds winter volunteer fair Megan Fitzgerald Faculty Adviser [email protected] of 16.73 miles in the over-100s category at 102 years The Office of Student Leadership and Michelle Manley Adviser [email protected] old, Marchand had a large fan base cheering him on at Civic Engagement (SLCE) is hosting a winter the velodrome at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. volunteer fair on Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 The Current serves Nova Southeastern University from its location in Room p.m. in the University Center Spine. Local 310 of the Student Affairs Building. The Current is NSU’s established vehicle Turks accept Russian air support in fight against organizations will attend to talk to students for student reporting, opinion and the arts. All community members are invited ISIS about service projects and opportunities. For to contribute. 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NSU plans new residential

By: Shennel Warner building

With the NSU population growing, a new Another part of President Hanbury’s residential building is in the process of coming 2020 vision, according to Jessica Brumley, to campus in the near future. The timing and vice president of the office of facilities location of the building is yet to be determined. management, is that they are trying to increase According to Aarika Camp, assistant the undergraduate population. dean of student services as well as director of To make sure that students input is being residential life, the new residential building is considered, Brumley said the school hired a supposed to accommodate students who want third party consultant called Brailsford and new housing options, as well as add more dining Dunlavey, and their purpose is to run through the options to campus. undergraduate student enrollment projections. “We have a lot of students coming from The school also goes through a student survey Commons and Goodwin that want apartments, process to better understand what students are and we don’t have that inventory right now,” looking for in housing. Camp said. There is not a specific date for when the The goal is to create apartment-style dorms residential building will be built because there for students. The new dorms will allow more are still many things to consider, such as pricing, students to live and be more active on campus. funding and location. Camp said that it should “Students who live on campus are often be in the next year or so. more engaged. They go to more programs, they The new residential building location is yet are on campus more, it’s easier to study,” Camp to be determined as well, but Jessica Brumley says. said, “The game plan right now is to have any One of the biggest changes this project will new residential development situated where the bring are the new dining options for students. current residential halls are.” In President Hanbury’s 2020 vision, he wants As of now, it is not clear who will be there to be more dining options for students on living in the dorms. Camp said that they are campus. The new dining option is meant for still fleshing that out, but the goal is to house students to pay at the door and eat at different between 300-500 students with no less than 300. food stations. The new dining options will not For more information about the dorms, only impact residential students, but commuter contact Aarkia Camp at [email protected] or and graduate students as well. Jessica Brumley at [email protected]. January 10, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu News 3 NSU welcomes involvement By: Rachael Hirstein @RachaelHirstein

The Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement and the Student Events and Activities (SEA) Board will host the Involvement Fair during the Winter Week of Welcome on Jan. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Shark Circle. Yabi Demissie, graduate assistant for student programming, explained that the Involvement Fair will be a bigger version of SEA Thursday but a smaller version of Sharkapalooza. “It’s a tabling event, and students will be able to come out and see what jobs the PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM Y. DEMISSIE departments have to offer as well as the student The Involvement Fair will be a hybrid of SEA Thursday and Sharkapalooza. organizations,” she said. The event will also feature free food and Involvement Fair is a brand-new initiative. it even bigger. that actually translate to what you do in your inflatable hamster balls. “I noticed we didn’t have a fair Both Demissie and Philius emphasized future,” she said. “It’s a learning experience Though there have been other events like opportunity during the winter term,” she said. that the fair will be important, not only so that I is very beneficial for us as students the Involvement Fair, this is the first time NSU “Why not do something for winter to really organizations can find new members, but so in transitioning into our future roles in society.” will host this particular event. Demissie went help the organizations gain new members since students can find their niche on campus if they For more information, contact the Office on to explain that the Involvement Fair will we do have transfer students coming to NSU didn’t during the fall semester. Philius said the of Campus Life and Student Engagement at only occur during the winter semester because and students who really didn’t find their niche Involvement Fair will have a great positive 954-262-7288 or [email protected], Sharkapalooza occurs during the fall. their first semester?” impact on the students’ lives. or contact SEA Board at 954-262-7223 or sea- Sandra Philius, graduate assistant for Philius said that she wants to “This is a way to learn so much about [email protected]. student organizations, explained that the continue this fair in the future and make yourself, meet new friends and learn new skills

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/Channel96SUTV @SUTVCH96 4 Features January 10, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Every place I’ve been, Hanbury is no fish out of water whether in Virginia or in Florida has been on By: Grace Ducanis the water. Some body @GraceDucanis of water.” Hanbury also Struggling with time management and found that there’s a generational gap. But then listed swimming wanting to spend time in the water both sound again, he may have a lot in common with them. and power-walking like they could be the everyday realities of life He struggled to find his passion and to pay for among his hobbies, for an NSU student. It turns out, they’re also college. saying that his hobbies day-to-day realities for NSU’s president, George “When I was a young man and graduated aren’t that great. Hanbury. from high school…maybe you can tell by my On the personality In his office, which is decorated with white hair, financial aid was not available,” he scale, he said he falls green, colonial-inspired furniture, NSU’s joked. somewhere between president appeared polished but relaxed in his So, the future president of a university introversion and had to work for his tuition. He got a job with PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM J. RAMOS environment. To him, this job fits right. For NSU President George Hanbury, the students are the most rewarding part of his job. extroversion. “When I first came to the university 18 his father, who was a dock master in Norfolk, “I know that in years ago I thought it made sense,” Hanbury Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay. Hanbury Now, as president of a university, order to do my job I’ve got to be more outgoing explained. “But prior to that I knew I wanted worked on floating cranes, firing boilers and Hanbury said that he struggles most with time and extroverted,” he said. “But when I’m home to teach and be with students because I’ve operating cranes and bulldozers to pay his way management and prioritizing. To cope, he keeps I enjoy reading a book and some solitude and always enjoyed working with young people and through college. He said that his experiences on the bigger picture in mind. I need thinking…I’m not always outgoing and trying to mentor young people. So teaching was the bay gave him an appreciation for people of “I look at a vision of where we want to go,” energetic. When I want to relax I enjoy reading important to me.” all income levels and their stories. Hanbury explained. “On each day I prioritize a good book.” But Hanbury said that work really Hanbury calls himself NSU’s number As a junior in college, Hanbury wanted to and have a pretty good idea of what my week is his hobby, and that the most rewarding thing one cheerleader. His average day consists of go to law school, because he thought that lawyers looks like. I put the greatest amount of time into about his job is the students. meetings with administrative staff, donors and made a lot of money. His career path changed the things that would help to accomplish that “I enjoy the interaction,” he said. “I enjoy students. When he has the time, he likes to walk when he heard a line from U.S. president John vision.” hearing their ideas about how to make the through the University Center or attend a game F. Kennedy’s inaugural address after Kennedy When he’s not working, Hanbury said he university a better university. I enjoy hearing and talk to students. He said that some students was assassinated in 1963: “Ask not what your likes to sail, but that’s no secret. Almost every of their experiences and how they feel they’re find him unapproachable at first, but get more country can do for you, ask what you can do for wall in his office has a picture or a painting of a learning something.” comfortable during the conversation. your country.” sailboat, and in one of the corners sits a replica of Hanbury’s advice to students is to seek “I’ll ask students how things are going, “That changed my whole perspective and the USS Constitution, one of the first battleships their passion, not their fortune. He said that if what they’re studying, what they’re interested caused me to go into public service,” Hanbury built by the U.S. Navy. Hanbury has a 20 foot students follow their passion, their fortune will in,” Hanbury said. “Usually I find them very said. “And that became my passion.” fishing boat that he likes to take out, although follow. From aspiring lawyer to city manager engaging. But I’m usually the one that needs After graduating, Hanbury spent 30 years he said he hasn’t had much time for that lately. to educator to president, Hanbury followed his to crack the ice. I think sometimes students as a city manager in four different cities: Ft. Sometimes, he takes his wife out on the boat to own advice. Despite 30 years in public service, won’t come up to me. But if I go up to them Lauderdale and three other cities in Virginia. go to dinner. Hanbury values his role as president above any and ask how things are going they’ll start a While working for eight years as city manager in Hanbury noted that he’s never really left other occupation he’s held. conversation.” Ft. Lauderdale, he went to night school at FAU the water. He said, “I enjoyed sailing on the “During my six years as president I feel While Hanbury said that he doesn’t always and got his PhD. Of course, he said that NSU is Chesapeake Bay, and I’ve always enjoyed seas. like it’s been the most noble thing I’ve ever relate to students on a social level, he hasn’t a better school. And it looks like I’ve always enjoyed rough seas. done,” Hanbury said.

Fashion Finatics: Veganism is more than a diet Places to ‘gill’ out: By: Rachael Hirstein The vegan lifestyle is taking the world by storm with its diet and clothing choices, Roasting Buddies and according to a 2016 poll conducted by the Vegetarian Resource Group, about 3.7 million Americans ages 18 and up are vegans. Veganism, according to vegan.org, is choosing to refrain from not only consuming but also using anything containing animal products. By: Jenna Kopec This trending movement is becoming easier @Jen_Kopec to keep up with because the makeup industry is changing its ways, making its products not only NSU is a unique and lively campus, but that assorted pastries. cruelty-free but vegan-friendly. PETA stated doesn’t mean Sharks can’t band together and Unlike some other coffee shops and even that cruelty-free makeup is makeup that was not take an afternoon to explore the South Florida restaurants, Roasting Buddies has some seating tested on animals, while vegan makeup has not area — even if that just means finding a quaint options for large groups. This shop may be the been tested on animals nor does it include any place to study. perfect destination for larger study groups. But ingredients derived from animals. PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM R. HIRSTEIN don’t be mistaken — the cozy two-seaters and Many well-known cosmetic brands, Left: Non-vegan makeup $7.99 CoverGirl CG Smoothers BB cream in 805 fair to light Caffeine enthusiasts and interior design couches provide the ideal atmosphere for an such as Too Faced, Tarte and wet n wild, are $9.49 Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Angel mascara waterproof in black admirers can find a sweet escape at Roasting afternoon chat with a friend too. Open until 9 converting to the new vegan trend. Eyeshadows, $8.49 CG Outlast All-Day Lipcolor in 541 crushed shells

Buddies coffee shop. Located in west Pembroke p.m. every night except Sunday, there’s plenty lipsticks, foundations, brushes and many other Right: Vegan makeup Pines, Roasting Buddies offers spacious seating of time for a date, with a person or textbook, at cosmetic products are being made without using $9 Milani Smooth Finish Cream-to-Powder makeup in 13 soft beige $2.99 Wet n wild MegaVolume mascara in C138 very black and a variety of drinks for customers. the shop. any animal-derived ingredients, so an entire face $1.99 Wet n wild MegaSlicks lip gloss in 553C rasp-berry voice As its name suggests, the shop doesn’t play Variety comes together to form one of makeup can be completely vegan. But how around when it comes to brewing styles. Along cohesive experience at Roasting Buddies. If you good can vegan makeup really be? I tested both Milani foundation was very light on my skin with their espresso and specialty selection, the have a Saturday free for exploration, take a ride cruelty-free and vegan versions of three types of but covered up the marks and redness on my shop has a few different brewing methods to out west and see what the shop can offer you. cosmetics - foundation, mascara and lip gloss - face. With the CoverGirl foundation, I felt like choose from, including cold brew and French For more information, go to roastingbuddies. to see if there were any differences between the I had to keep applying the foundation and it still press. The “house coffee” blend changes each com. two types. did not cover anything. The different mascaras week and the shop also offers a “coffee of the The vegan products were Milani Smooth and lipsticks, however, had very similar, month” which can be bought in the store or on Finish Cream-to-Powder foundation in the color positive results. Both mascaras provided great their website. Roasting Buddies soft beige, wet n wild Mega Volume Mascara lash lengthening results and had a deep, black If you have ever wished that your coffee 18457 Pines Boulevard, in the color C138 very black and wet n wild color. Both lip colors were vibrant, with easy provider could also assist with your skincare Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 MegaSlicks lip gloss in the shade 553C rasp- application and a light feel. needs, Roasting Buddies has your back. They Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., berry voice. The cruelty-free products were It is simple to find vegan cosmetics by offer a coffee body scrub online for $10 and in Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., CoverGirl CG Smoothers BB cream in the color searching online, but the product label will store for $9. For anyone who might not be on a Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 805 fair to light, Maybelline The Falsies Push show this as well. Products displaying a rabbit caffeine craze, the shop also offers tea and juice Price Range: $2-$10 Up Angel waterproof mascara in the color black signify that the makeup is cruelty-free, but the options. and CoverGirl Outlast All Day Lipcolor in the ingredients list is the key to determining if the If you end up spending the morning or shade 541 crushed shells. product is really vegan. PETA’s website has a afternoon in the shop, don’t worry about getting The foundations had the most significant list of ingredients found in non-vegan cosmetics hungry — you have options. Roasting Buddies differences in application. The vegan foundation and foods. offers sandwiches, salads, bagels, croissants, from Milani had far better coverage than the No diets have to change to take part in this rice and quinoa bowls. The shop also sells non-vegan foundation from CoverGirl. The animal-loving trend. January 10, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Features 5 Sharks battle food insecurity By: John Jaeger program and decided that to be able to impact cucumbers, tomatoes and sugar snap peas. Explore a new place, make new friends. Make more families, they would bring food and “It is truly the small things that make impact in many communities,” said Majaha. What does it mean to serve? This winter education directly to these communities. So, the a difference. Whether it be just smiling as break a group of 16 NSU students, including YMCA-WNC created Healthy Living Mobile someone comes up to the table to collect some Voting with your dollar myself, got the opportunity to answer that Kitchens, trucks and a bus altered to include food or watching a child try a vegetable for the One of the big takeaways for the group was question by working with the YMCA of Western a full kitchen and seating for on-site cooking first time, those are the things that matter,” said how individual spending affected donations. North Carolina (YMCA-WNC) through the demonstrations and distributions. Johnson. According to endhunger.org, approximately 40 Sharks and Service program run by Office of “It’s about breaking down the stereotype Site leaders Moira Majaha, sophomore percent of food is wasted from production to Student Leadership and Civic Engagement and a lot of preconceived notions that folks that biology major, and Michaela Johnson, the dinner table. By being diligent with their (SLCE). are living in poverty, that are going through sophomore marine biology and biology double spending and mindful of their eating , In the Black Mountains of western North hunger, don’t want to eat healthy,” Jackson said. major, both agreed that the trip was very student- consumers can help lower the amount of food Carolina, the temperature brisk and the air driven this year. waste. crisp, one could say a desert exists. Just outside A class act Johnson said, “[Students] choose the Riggsbee explained that, on an individual of Buncombe County, and in some parts of it, Lisa Riggsbee, the Healthy Living Manager issues, the locations, where to eat, where to level, buying more produce can affect the supply lies Tier-1 food deserts, areas denoted by low of Nutrition Programs at YMCA-WNC, said stay and almost everything else in between. Of chain and increase production and lower costs of socioeconomic status and limited or no access to that many of their distribution points are course they receive guidance from professional healthy food items. grocery stores within 10 miles. schools where half or more students are on free staff, but the SLCE office really empowers the “Whatever decisions you’re making, how To help combat food insecurity in these or reduced lunches. They are able to pair food students to go out and really make the trip their you spend your time, how you spend your areas, the YMCA-WNC has been putting their distribution for adults with nutrition education own.” money, who you spend your time with, how does pedal to the metal, quite literally. Last year, with and fun activities for students. Every distribution This year, the SLCE office switched its that affect what goes on in the whole system? their fleet of mobile kitchens, they facilitated has an on-site demonstration to go with it, from programming model and joined the Break Away Because we vote with our money and we vote 240 healthy food distributions of over 65 metric making crockpot applesauce to cranberry juice program, which focuses on strong direct service, with our time,” said Riggsbee. tons, focusing on providing fresh produce and spritzers. education and reflection. Reflection is a large When asked what she learned on the trip, low-sugar foods to the communities that need By educating students and getting them part of the trip each evening, as participants and Mazorowicz said, “How much I as a human can them at no cost. excited about eating healthy, Riggsbee said they site leaders facilitate activities that help put the contribute to creating less food waste but also can affect change in their homes and in their week into perspective. contribute to positive change on a level of food Humble origins lives. Liz Mazorowicz, graduate assistant for insecurity. We talked a lot about voting with When the YMCA first had the idea to pair “Things start in the school. Kids can start SLCE, said, “The cool thing about having your dollar and how the food I buy will trickle food distribution with healthy eating, they were influencing the shopping,” said Riggsbee. such a big group is that all 16 people bring down to be the food that might be donated… or not sure if it would take off. Cory Jackson, their different perspectives and their different more available for others.” Nutrition and Wellness Director of YMCA- Sharks and Service experiences and that helps all of us have a really Any student that wants to participate on WNC and architect of the program, said that at During the trip, NSU students helped sort good comprehensive understanding of the issue future service trips can go to OrgSync and check their first distribution, a stationary distribution donated food, distributed out of the Healthy that we’re serving with.” out Sharks and Service or contact the SLCE at the Y in November 2013, only eight people Living Mobile Market and participated in What ends up being a common thread office at [email protected] or 954-262-7195. showed up over a two hour period. However, by demonstrations for the community, largely with among participants is how much impact the For more information about the YMCA January 2014 they were seeing 30 to 40 people elementary and middle school children. Some of service has on them. of Western North Carolina, visit their site at per week. the children they worked with had never tried “What’s so special about the alternative ymcawnc.org/nutritionprograms. Jackson realized the potential for the some of the vegetables they brought: items like break [is that] you get something out of it.

Career Corner Wearing hot pink heels and other interview “don’ts”

By: Emilio Lorenzo and Emily Tasca

Emilio Lorenzo is the assistant director of first mistakes you make during the interview resources, presence on social media and any correct, the key is to ask the right questions. career advisement in NSU’s Office of Career process that would be hard to recover from. That recent news stories or updates on new projects Depending on where you are in the interview Development. He understands the importance employer might jump to conclusions as to your or initiatives. The more you know about a process, different questions may be appropriate. of helping students reach their career goals work ethic. If you do not care enough to show up company, the more you are able to connect the For example, if you are in the first interview, you and works with all students, including on time for a meeting that will determine if you dots as to why you’re the right fit and how your want to stick to questions that are more focused undergraduate, graduate and professional level get the job, what will happen when it comes to past experiences relate to the position and add on the job responsibilities and overall trajectory students, to achieve their professional goals. your day-to-day work? value to the company. of the position. Later in the process, the A good rule of thumb for avoiding this is The only way to make these connections is questions can be geared more towards goals set Emily Tasca is a member of the career planning accordingly, which could entail driving to not just research the company, but to evaluate within the position, specific initiatives planned advisement team in NSU’s Office of Career to the interview site the day before to ensure that yourself. You should have an understanding and what type of applicant would contribute to Development. She works with current students you know how long it will take to arrive and of your strengths, shortcomings, transferrable the organization’s success. and alumni at the undergraduate, graduate and where to park. knowledge and skills, your interest in growing On the other side of the spectrum, questions professional levels. Another strategic step that can be taken as with the company and how that will contribute to about salary, time off or other benefits should be you game-plan for the interview is to review all your career goals, as well as how you solidified avoided until the employer has made an offer and Have you ever tried making a positive communication you’ve had with the employer your passion for the industry. you enter the negotiating portion of the process. first impression on someone, and it didn’t go thus far to solidify who you are meeting with, At this point, both parties have determined that as planned? Maybe you accidentally called what their official title is and where their office Professional attire and greeting they are a good fit for one another, and although someone the wrong name or spilled their is located within the building. Breaking social norms when it comes to discussing salary is awkward at times, it’s a drink onto their lap. Awareness of social rules Game-planning can also include having attire and overall appearance can lead to mixed necessary component and should occur at the and norms can help you avoid these awkward the right mindset going into the interview. messages between you and the employer. It’s best proper time in the process. situations, and the same principle applies when Understand that the interview is your chance to to stick to conservative, business professional Asking questions is important to making making a good first impression in an interview. land the job and that you will be evaluated the attire for an interview, which means a matching a positive impression, but how you answer During an interview, there is much more on moment you walk into the building. Taking this suit jacket and slacks or a skirt, as well as an questions factors into the employer’s decision the line, and the party you are trying to make an into consideration, you should shut off your cell ironed collared shirt. Even if the company has to extend an offer. You should always focus impression on knows that you have an agenda phone and not be tempted to browse the web or a very casual culture, you still want to make on the positives in your stories and examples which entails obtaining a job from them. There play with apps while in the waiting room, as this a strong first impression. You can assimilate when responding to questions. Even if a past are a multitude of common mistakes often made also contributes to the first impression. and adapt your attire accordingly once hired. experience wasn’t the most pleasant in terms of within interviews, and the tips below can help Dressing to impress is only half the battle, as a how that organization you worked for treated you to avoid them and market the best version Research the company and yourself firm and professional handshake coupled with their employees, you should still frame your of yourself. Knowing the employer means more proper body language and an overall positive answer in a manner that does not showcase the than just knowing where they are located. demeanor will set the proper tone going into the employer in a negative light. Game-plan for the interview Researching the company before your interview interview. Making a positive first impression in Have you ever been waiting for someone is key to making a good first impression and the interview process starts long before the for a lunch date or a planned meeting, and will deliver a strong message in terms of your Ask the right questions and avoiding interview actually begins and requires you to they show up late? It can be annoying because excitement and passion. When researching a negativity have the right mindset and strategic approach to the message they’re really sending is that they company, try to identify key areas, including You may have heard that you should always get the employer to buy into your candidacy. don’t respect your time. This can be one of the the company’s core values and mission, website ask questions in a job interview. While this is 6 Sports January 10, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Finding Fitness: Jazzercise By: Grace Ducanis @GraceDucanis

Finding Fitness is about more than just “You get all your cardio-vascular benefits, scoping out the latest fitness trends; it’s about you get the strength training benefits,” Shechter finding exciting new ways to focus on the said. “We also do a lot of stretching. So you get most important subject of any story: you. From everything that you really need to do put into an extreme sports to strange and, sometimes, hour class.” uncomfortable classes, this feature is all about Shechter said that because of the variety of finding the best fitness to maximize your health. classes that focus on exercising different parts Stay tuned to find out what new and exciting of the body, participants always get a great fitness endeavors are in the area. workout. According to the Jazzercise website, Jazzercise fuses cardio, resistance training, What is Jazzercise? Pilates, yoga, kickboxing and modern dance Kerrie Shechter, who has been a certified and offers different formats for the variety jazzercise instructor for over 20 years, said participants need to motivate themselves. that jazzercise is cardio, strength training and Despite these benefits, for Shechter, stretching set to popular music. one of the best things about Jazzercise is the “We put all the songs into a format that atmosphere. gives you everything you need to have in one “It’s a friendly atmosphere,” she said. “You hour,” Shechter said. “[Jazzercise is] basic dance make lifelong friends. It’s a place for people to moves. All of our routines are choreographed.” go not only to get fit but to make friends. We’re According to Shechter, Jazzercise comes like a family.” in many class formats, including Dance Mixx, kickboxing, circuit workouts and body sculpting. What are the risks? Different Jazzercise classes have different levels Shechter said that Jazzercise routines can of intensity. There are classes for children and be amended for participants with health issues. seniors. According to Shechter, Jazzercise instructors Jazzercise instructors are sent 30 new can give participants different options for each routines each month, so the classes change move. frequently. Most classes consist of a dance “Our focus is to have a safe and effective opening, a warm-up of all the major muscles, class,” she said. increasingly difficult cardio and a cool-down. Some classes also include a leg or weight Places to Try Jazzercise routine. “We mix it up so you get both,” Shechter Davie Recreation Center said. “It’s an interval, heart-rate class.” 3801 S. Pine Island Road, Davie, FL 33328 Cost: $15 per class What are the benefits? According to the official Jazzercise Weston West Broward Int’l Dance Academy website, it’s possible to burn between 600-800 825 Shotgun Road, Weston, FL 33326 calories during an hour-long Jazzercise class. Cost: $15 per class

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By: Rachael Hirstein @RachaelHirstein Coach Freeland, and she emailed me back in away from [my hometown]. Then she went to five minutes. I told her I wanted to try out this the University of Tennessee and played under Christen Prasse is a senior business year as a senior, and she said, ‘Come into my Pat Summitt, and now she’s in the WNBA. She administration and management double major office tomorrow and we’ll discuss what your was cool to watch because I watched her play from Naperville, Illinois, and a junior point options are.’ She basically said that if I wanted when she was growing up, so I look up to her.” guard for the women’s basketball team. to, I could join the team on the spot, so I did and Prasse played basketball throughout high I started playing basketball the second semester Do you have any team goals for your sport? school, where she was selected as All-Area by of last year.” “We just want to keep winning. We just had the Chicago Sun Times and Class 4A Illinois some injuries that are pretty big [this year]…so Third Team All-State honors. How did you start playing? a lot of our players have stepped up to fill the Prasse said she is going to be the best “I have an older sister and she got into it. voids. Working hard every day and doing the player she can be despite any obstacles in her My dad built an outdoor basketball court at my little things we need to do to get the win.” way so she can end her basketball career on a house, and he would go out with my big sister good note. when I was younger and I was kind of jealous What are your greatest weaknesses as an that they were playing…Then my dad kept athlete? How did you end up at NSU? asking me to go out and play and go out and “One of my weaknesses is that I will see “I got recruited out of high school to go to shoot. Then he ended up being my club coach, PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM M. SHATTUCK something in my head but I won’t voice it, so Prasse, junior point guard for the women’s basketball team, St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri where and he still comes down and watches me play started late in the game but wants to finish strong. I’m not communicating as well as I should be. they have a Division I basketball team. I was on and coaches me from the sidelines. My dad Being louder and more assertive is one of my a full scholarship there. I was there the summer really got me into it.” What is the most rewarding aspect of weaknesses that I’m really working on.” going into my freshman year and part of my basketball? first semester. Right before the season started, How do you balance being a student “The relationships I’ve made along the What are your greatest strengths as an I was just too overwhelmed. It was too much, and an athlete? way. I love my coaches. I love the girls on my athlete? and I just couldn’t balance everything. My older “Each week, I look at my calendar for team. We have a really good record right now, “My greatest strength is my basketball IQ sister, who played at a National Association of basketball and what I have upcoming for the 5-1, so winning is [also] a huge reward right because I’m a point guard, so I have to be able Intercollegiate Athletics college in Chicago, had school week, and I make a to-do list and check now because we see all the hard work and all to see the floor and look out for my team to see a Christmas tournament down here at NSU, and things off as I go through them.” the little details we’ve been doing and that they what is the best option for that possession.” my mom and dad came. This was when I was make a difference.” applying for colleges, and they were like, ‘Oh What is the hardest part of basketball? Is there anything you wish you could change my gosh, this campus is beautiful. You should “It’s a big time commitment. The hardest Are there any professional players that you about your sport? apply.’ I applied, and I visited over spring break, part is balancing friends, family and schoolwork look up to? “The way college sports are becoming more and I loved it. My whole sophomore year I was on top of practices and traveling.” “Candace Parker. As a female figure, she of jobs. I know people who lose their passion for just a student, and last year, as a junior, I was did a lot for the sport. She played at Naperville the sport once they get to college because of that itching to play [basketball] again. I emailed Central High School, which is five minutes and coaches don’t see that.”

On the Bench: ATTN Sharks, school spirit is attainable

By: Lexi King

Being a cheerleader means many things: Attending games might not seem like a interacting with the community, being positive big deal now, but a few years from now it will role models and getting the crowd to cheer on its be. Having a “college experience” is important. team. When cheerleaders fantasize about school When our kids are older, they will want to hear spirit, we see the bright lights that fade out the stories of things we did in college, like that time crowd. We know the crowd is packed because we bonded with our roommate, who is now we can hear the excitement. The crowd wears like an uncle to them. We can tell them about our school colors and repeats what we yell. Our the Miami Dolphins being treated like our home eyes adjust to the lights and we see the fans football team and how amazing the tailgates painted blue with the letters N S U painted on leading up to their games were. the chests of the fraternity guys who are front Maybe the undergraduate population and center. doesn’t know NSU has 17 sports teams. Between Alcohol probably fuels their enthusiasm, the cheerleaders, Sharkettes and pep band, it’s but we don’t care. Our school spirit is exploding easy to stay entertained. It may seem like just through the gym as the team runs out onto the a game, but it’s more of an experience. Win or court. Then, as we walk out to stand for the lose, you will make memories with the people national anthem, reality masks our fantasy. The around you. fans are not painted blue and their faces are lit up So, the next time you hear a fellow Shark with the light from their phone screens. say, “Man, Nova’s school spirit stinks,” politely I have been on the cheer team since my first reply “Well, let’s do something about it.” If year at NSU. The turnout for basketball games everyone has a mindset that we have the power usually results in about four away team fans to to make it better, then it will happen. Instead of our one Shark fan. I have even had classmates shooting freshman down for getting excited at a say, “Wait. . . Nova has a cheer team?” Don’t get soccer game, we should be jealous that they are me wrong, we appreciate the fans we do have. showing the upperclassmen how it’s done. We But, with over 4,000 undergrad students, it’s make our own spirit, and it can all be improved reasonable to expect more than a handful would with more participation. Before we know it, we have some school spirit and attend the games. may all be doing the wave at a basketball game. 8 Arts & Entertainment January 10, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Into the spotlight: Amazing lesser-known musicians By: Athena Edwards

With mass media outlets like YouTube some of which you can find listed below. His The Green Children My favorites of his works include “Secret” and around, it’s difficult to go unnoticed and sound is comparable to that of 5 Seconds of Genre: Electronic pop “Grey Area.” His musical style is comparable to undiscovered. In fact, several celebrities Summer and The Summer Set, and some of my This European duo sings a considerably that of the Jonas Brothers. He can be found on started out on YouTube and then made it big. favorite original songs of his are “Right Where I different tune than all the other artists included Spotify and iTunes. Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepson and Christina Belong,” “The Real You” and “Secret Girl.” All on this list, but they are by no means less Grimmie are just a few of these YouTube-to- of his songs, including his covers, can also be amazing. While the vocalist sounds similar to Jason Chen mainstream stars. Nonetheless, there are still found on Spotify and iTunes. Ellie Goulding, this group still boasts a unique Genre: Pop, R&B, soul, rock, Mandarin talented individuals floating around the internet style that is hard to replicate. In particular, popular music who haven’t quite made it to that kind of fame my favorite songs of theirs are “Outline” and Another cover artist who branched out, yet, although they deserve to. Genre: Pop, country “Dragons.” They can be found on Spotify and Chen sings a variety of music. Nonetheless, Many know her as Aria from the TV iTunes as well as YouTube. most of his music holds a quality reminiscent Anna Clendening show “Pretty Little Liars,” but Hale also has an of David Archuleta’s work. My favorites of Genre: Pop amazing voice to pair with her acting skills. She Bea Miller his songs include “Burns,” “Bittersweet,” Clendening has not only been circulating started out singing for “A Cinderella Genre: Pop rock, electronic pop “Invisible” and “Best Friend.” These songs and YouTube but was also a quarterfinalist on Story: Once Upon a Song,” where I fell in love Another amazing voice, this girl appeared more can be found on Spotify and iTunes. “America’s Got Talent” in 2014. She started her with her song “Bless Myself.” She has recently on the “X-Factor” and took ninth place. My YouTube channel off with a cover of “Wagon gone back to her roots and started releasing favorites of her songs are “Open Your Eyes” and Against the Current Wheel” in 2012. Her somber music is incredibly , which at times demonstrates a “I Dare You.” Her song “Enemy Fire” also has Genre: Pop rock, pop punk relatable and powerful as she struggles with youthful summertime vibe. My favorites of her an enjoyably edgy feel. Her sound sometimes This band started out by producing covers anxiety and depression disorders. Her music new works include “,” resembles a mix of Avicii and Paramore. She can and has gained popularity for their original touches on subjects like feeling like you’re “” and “Red Dress,” the last of be found on Spotify and iTunes. songs. My favorites of their songs are “Young disappointing your parents, finding yourself, which was sung with Joe Nichols. These songs and Relentless” and “Fireproof.” Their sounds learning to love yourself and alcoholism. Her and others can be found on Spotify and iTunes. are similar to those of Paramore and Avril best original songs are “Who I Am” and “I Genre: Pop Lavigne. Against the Current can be found on Found Myself.” Her music is on YouTube, This singer started out with covers on Spotify and iTunes. Spotify and iTunes. Jessie James Decker YouTube and has done many collaboration Genre: Country, pop covers with several musicians on this list. My There’s some amazing talent out there Alex Goot Decker has been a musician since before favorites of her songs are “Escape,” “Into the in the world. With an increasingly digitalized Genre: Pop she got married and changed her name from Fire” and “B-e-a-utiful.” She can also be found world, it is easier than ever to witness their A talented YouTube singer, Goot creates Jessie James to Jessie James Decker. Her style on both Spotify and iTunes. skills, no matter where they are. So check out solo covers, collaboration covers and his own has a similar sound to that of country singer these amazing lesser-known artists. They each original songs. It was his cover of “Beauty Shania Twain, and my favorites of her songs are have their own style and message that deserves and a Beat” by Justin Bieber that got me into “I Look So Good (Without You),” “Boys in the Genre: Pop, soul, synthetic pop to be recognized. his work, along with the work of several other Summer” and “My Cowboy.” She can be found Tsui is another awesome YouTube cover musicians that appear in his music videos, on both Spotify and iTunes. artist who has branched out with his own music. Upcoming movies, TV shows and of 2017

By: Athena Edwards “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” – May 5 “Pitch Perfect 3” – Aug. 4 “Legion,” FOX – Feb. 2017 Continuing where the first movie left off, This film is the third installment of the In this series that takes place in the The new year is a time to look back at what the “Guardians of the Galaxy” team travels popular a cappella movie series. Plot details are X-Men cinematic universe, David Haller’s split you have accomplished. However, it’s also a space to figure out Peter Quill’s true parentage currently unavailable. personalities each have control over a part of time to look forward to some movies, TV shows and battle various foes. his power. He must fight back against insanity and albums that are coming out in 2017. “Thor: Ragnarok” – Nov. 3 when he meets a girl who also appears to have a “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell This is the third installment of the Thor special power. Movies No Tales” – May 26 movies and a continuation of the Marvel According to IMDb and the movies’ This movie is the fifth installment of the Cinematic Universe. Plot details are currently “Star Trek: Discovery,” CBS - May 2017 trailers, here are just some of the movies coming Pirates of the Caribbean movie series. When unavailable. Set on the USS Discovery, this series out this year. Captain Jack Sparrow’s old nemesis Captain occurs twenty years before the events covered Salazar comes back from the dead to kill all “Justice League” – Nov. 17 in the original Star Trek series and stands apart “Fifty Shades Darker” – Feb. 10 pirates, Sparrow’s only hope is to find and take Bruce Wayne, after restoring his faith in from the current timeline. While Christian battles his past in this control of Poseidon’s Trident. humanity, enlists the help of newfound ally sequel to “Fifty Shades of Grey,” Ana must Wonder Woman and others to face a bigger “Making History,” FOX – TBA simultaneously resume their relationship and “Wonder Woman” – June 2 enemy. In this series, friends from different confront his ex. Diana, an Amazonian princess, leaves her centuries time travel and change history to make island sanctuary to stop a war. In the process, “Star Wars Episode VIII” – Dec. 15 each of their lives better. “Logan” – March 3 she discovers her full powers and becomes the After her journey started in “Star Wars: The “Logan” is a continuation of the Wolverine superhero Wonder Woman. Force Awakens,” Rey continues her adventures “American Gods,” STARZ – TBA and X-Men series. In the future, Logan and with Finn, Poe, Luke and BB8 in Episode VIII. Based on a book by the same name, a Professor Xavier must cope with the loss of “Cars 3” – June 16 mysterious man approaches Shadow with the X-Men and defeat Nathaniel Essex while In this continuation of the Disney-Pixar “Jumanji” – Dec. 22 intimate knowledge of his shadowy past. dealing with the loss of Logan’s healing abilities movie “Cars,” Lightning McQueen must set out “Jumanji” is an adventure movie based and the advancement of Xavier’s Alzheimer’s. to prove to a younger generation that he is still on the 1995 fantasy adventure film of the same Albums They must also get help from a young girl who the best racecar in the world. name. The characters must take on a board game According to Metacritic and the artists’ is a female clone of Wolverine. come to life to survive and make it back to the individual websites, here are some of the albums “Transformers: The Last Knight” – June 23 real world. coming out in 2017. “Beauty and the Beast” – March 17 In the fifth installment of the Transformers This film is a live-action remake of the movie series, Optimus Prime returns to Earth TV shows Iggy Azalea, “Digital Distortion” – Jan. childhood Disney classic and fairytale. “Beauty after looking for the Creators. IMDb reported that these TV shows will and the Beast” stars Emma Watson as Belle, a premiere 2017. Christina Aguilera, “Blonde” – Jan. girl who falls in love with a prince cursed to “Despicable Me 3” – June 30 remain a monster. Gru and his wife Lucy must stop Balthazar “Sherlock,” BBC – Jan. 2017 Natalie Hemby, “Puxico” – Jan. 13 Bratt, a star from the 1980s, from achieving After a three-year hiatus, Benedict “Power Rangers” – March 24 world domination. Cumberbatch’s representation of Sherlock Train, “A Girl, A Bottle, A Boat” – Jan. 27 This movie is a reboot of a children’s Holmes will return to the TV screen. The final show of the same name in which a group of “Spiderman: Homecoming” – July 7 episode will premiere on PBS on Jan. 15 at 7 Big Sean, “I Decided” – Feb. 3 high school kids gain powers and must use their This movie is a remake of the Spiderman p.m. supernatural abilities to save the world. movies, featuring the Spiderman that premiered Nelly Furtado, “The Ride” – March in “Captain America: Civil War” as he comes to “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” Netflix – “Fast 8” – April 14 terms with his new identity. Jan. 13 Fergie, “Double Dutchess” – Spring “Fast 8” is the eighth installment of the This series is a TV adaptation of Lemony “Fast and Furious” movie series in which Vin “The Dark Tower” – July 28 Snicket’s book series of the same name. In the Depeche Mode, “Spirit” – Spring Diesel and other cast members go on action- “The Dark Tower” is a movie adaptation of series, three children will face various trials as packed and race-filled adventures in the name Stephen King’s novels of the same name. In the they try to decipher the mysteries surrounding Gorillaz – Spring of family. movie and books, a man wanders through the their family after their parents die mysteriously. Old West in search of the dark tower in the hopes John Mayer, “The Search for Everything” that it will save the dying world. – Spring January 10, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Arts & Entertainment 9 Soundbite Holy Ghost by Modern Baseball

By: Ben Underhill lie “Hiding” and “Just Another Face.” not one, not two, but eight different cities and “Hiding” easily reels you in with its melodic, states. The song’s missing-a-significant-other With the introduction of their third studio calm acoustic guitar and lighter vocals. The song theme easily catches the mind, but the sense of album “Holy Ghost” on May 13, 2016, Modern is lyrically reminiscent of some of The Smiths’ travel and exploration is captivating and fun. Of Baseball proved that their electric, energetic acoustic songs like “Asleep” and “Please, the memorable lyrics from the song some of my style of indie punk rock mixed with just the Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want,” while favorites include, “Days like this I miss listening right amount of adventurous young adult angst musically reminiscent of some of The Wonder to records/ Making coffee together/ Snow globes has no signs of stopping. The 11 track album Years’ acoustic pieces like “Madelyn” and and Jersey sheets” and a particularly funny one is adventurous, heartbreaking and personal, “No Closer To Heaven.” However, even these for a New Yorker like myself, “Bury me beneath tugging at the heartstrings in the best possible comparisons are a stretch because MOBO has New York state/ It’s the only place where I feel way and making the album as great as it is. developed such a unique sound that even though dead.” “Holy Ghost,” the first track and namesake PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM B. UNDERHILL it’s similar to certain bands, there’s still that Overall, the album comes as a strong third of the album, lulls the listener in with a soft Modern Baseball’s third studio album is strong and relatable. distinct sound. As for “Just Another Face,” the studio album for the band. It has fun lyrics, acoustic guitar and backup vocals, with an a summer-romance, almost wanderlust, feel to song still has the drums and electric guitar, but catchy lead guitar, simple yet effective drum electric guitar offering some auditorily pleasing them. it feels as if you can listen to it on a mellow rhythms and emotionally relatable themes. feedback about 45 seconds into the one The third track, “Note to Self,” continues night drive without sacrificing the serenity. The These assets, combined with their strong minute song. The electric guitar builds up and MOBO’s wanderlust-y style. It incorporates crash cymbals on the drums are slightly softened stage presence in which they feel comfortable beautifully throws the listener into the second the classic “I hate my town” mantra, often seen during the verses, so they feel smooth with the and actively engage their audience, show the song, “Wedding Singer.” The high-energy, in pop-punk, as the song’s chorus begins with, rhythm instead of jerking you back into the band is ready for the mainstream – against the drum-and-lead-guitar-dominated introduction “Where I want to be still seems a thousand miles song. The overall melody brings a calmer peace wishes of many fans who want to keep MOBO to the song switches gears between the first and away/ But pretending we feel safe right here of mind, if indie punk rock brings any peace of their little secret. And mainstream they go, second songs faster than you can say MOBO, the gets harder every day.” This song can easily be mind to you in the first place, that is. playing nationwide and worldwide tours, even band’s abbreviated name. The verses – despite added to a road trip and, if the band was more My favorite song on the album is easily performing at Lollapalooza. Needless to say, it sounding like run-on sentences, with references popular, would easily become a classic car ride “Mass,” the fourth track. The song jumps right will be exciting to see what they come out with to at least two different locations within the song sing-along. into the lyrics, and, true to what I mentioned next. when written out, as is the band’s style – have Among the more somber songs of the earlier with naming locations, the song mentions Where to get your jam on: Music festivals of 2017 By: Ben Underhill @ActualBenU SunFest Tomorrowland Lollapalooza Another year means another great batch May 3-7 July 21-23 and July 28-30 Aug. 3-6 of fun, energetic concerts filled with favorite In West Palm Beach, three stages will pop If electronica and EDM are your style, then This Chicago-based music festival brings artists. This year offers a myriad of music up for more than 50 artists this May for another Tomorrowland is the place to be. This massive together some of the most popular artists today festival locations across the country and world great Floridian music festival. Hurry and buy Belgian festival pops up as a miniature city to across multiple genres. Although the lineup with varying price ranges and music styles. tickets now though: a five day pass costs $75 host the thousands of fans from across the globe for this year has not been announced, last year until March 10 according to festival website that come to see artists such as Marshmello, featured 170 acts including Lana Del Rey, Future, Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival sunfest.com/get-your-tickets. If it’s anything Deadmau5, David Guetta and Afrojack. The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Front Bottoms and March 2-5 like last year, when the lineup included Train, festival has a vast variety of travel packages that Halsey. Tickets are not yet on sale, but will be About two hours north of campus lies Death Cab for Cutie, Lukas Graham and Walk can get a bit pricey. Tickets can be purchased at available for purchase on lollapalooza.com/ the city of Okeechobee, home of a huge music the Moon, SunFest is sure to be a blast. tomorrowland.com/en/festival/tickets. tickets/ and, if they are like last year’s prices, festival that is sure to take the edge off of midterm will be around $335 for the weekend or $120 for week. Some of the dozens of popular artists that Vans Warped Tour single days. will be performing are Kings of Leon, Usher & June 16 to Aug. 6 The Roots, Bassnectar and The Lumineers. This The famous cross-country rock festival festival has a little bit of everything and tickets brings the best in punk, alternative, ska, pop are currently on sale for $301.46 for all four punk, metal, and even some indie to “Hidden Figures” reveals silenced heroines days. Buy tickets at okeechobeefest.com/lineup/ multiple stages during the festival. Warped Tour artists/ and a link will appear at the bottom of was the birthplace of multiple popular bands, By: Danielle Pucillo women achieved progress in the context of civil the screen. including Blink-182. This year, Warped Tour rights. will be stopping in 40 cities across the country “Hidden Figures” is a portrayal of three The most striking feature about this biopic Ultra Miami with dozens of different bands for a low price African-American women who played vital comedy-drama are the visuals. There is a March 24-26 that is usually between $40 and $50. Tickets can roles in making America’s first excursions into masterful use of contrast and colors, as well as Boasting popular electronica and EDM be purchased on Ticketmaster when they go on space possible. These women were Katherine leading lines that focus on objects. The noir-like music, Ultra is sure to be a fun weekend in sale. 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Henson provides a stellar Bel-Air is polished bright, there were also this year shows how popular this dual-weekend are available at downloadfestival.co.uk/tickets performance, pun intended, as Katherine grim reminders of systematic racism and festival is. With artists such as Bastille, DJ for a little over $220 for the U.K. show. Other Goble, child prodigy turned computer scientist discrimination. Restrooms and water fountains Khaled, Radiohead and Kendrick Lamar, it’s no Download Festival shows will be held in for NASA. Her character develops over time, boldly labeled “colored,” snarling police dogs wonder the stereotypical flower crown music Madrid, Spain and Paris, France. initially a soft-spoken widow of three. For most and protestors. This film uses subtle contrast to its festival is already sold out. This show takes of her life, she demonstrated her intelligence and advantage to illustrate the division of Americans. place annually in Indio, California. Summerfest value by performing jaw dropping calculations Overall, the film fills you with a lingering June 28, July 2 and July 4-9 on chalk boards which, from a layman’s point sense of joy and conquest. I felt proud of these Fort Rock Summerfest claims to be the largest music of view, is dazzling in itself. But when asked to women’s efforts to revolutionize modern April 29-30 festival in the world and it’s easy to see why: perform and verify calculations for the first space technology despite living in such a pivotal Rock and roll in all its variations will Summerfest’s 50th anniversary offers 850,000 launch in the US, she is prompted to defend her time in our country’s history. The film’s score appear in Fort Myers, Florida at the end of April people the chance to see 800 bands over the position and her rights when confronted by reflected those feelings. It is uplifting and this year. With headlining artists such as The course of 11 days in Milwaukee. Last year’s discrimination. She musters the courage and inspiring, with touches of gospel that go along Offspring, Three Days Grace and Motionless lineup included Paul McCartney, Weezer, Panic! tenacity to find her voice, and when she does with the spectacular visuals of outer space that in White, the concert offers a rocking weekend At the Disco, Blink-182, Jason Derulo, Selena it is spectacular. Her character is graceful and allow you to feel awe. It showed a place beyond getaway. Tickets are on sale now for $109.50 at Gomez and Weird Al Yankovic, just to name a admirable, so rooting for her came naturally. the stratosphere that detaches you and provides fortrockfestival.com/tickets/. few. Tickets are available for a mere $90 for all The supporting characters’ subplots do not perspective. I left this film feeling good, with a 11 days, or three-day passes are available for swallow the main plot, and the roles they play little more faith in humanity. It was a reminder $48, among other options, at summerfest.com/ extend beyond that of NASA’s goal to reach orbit for Americans how far we have come, and how ticket-info/. while also highlighting how African-American far we can still go. 10 Opinions January 10, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Seriously Kidding Functional is better than a satire column flashy By: Steven Wang Blackboard wins award for Deciding what to buy has never been an something flashier, but in the long run, the innovative technology easy task. The necessary essentials aside, people satisfaction of knowing you’re getting the most By: Jenna Kopec tend to get caught up when buying things like out of a product for less money can be equally @Jen_Kopec clothes, accessories and other products they feel satisfying, because now you have more money they need to have. As a college student, this task in your hands. Nova Southeastern University, revered with class information that I thought I had put is even more difficult. Many students manage a The math is there. Brand name or flashy for its leadership in innovative technology, has on the first page,” said Lee Yolen, biology tight budget due to the costs of school and living. items can cost much more than their generic just received another award for their use of the professor. “I became a teacher so I could make Quite frankly, most of us just need the essentials counterparts. For example, in today’s society, online classroom software Blackboard. young people cry, and this just makes it easier.” to get by. But as teenagers and young adults, a smartphone has become a relative necessity. “Ironclad Irony” is the title of the National University administration said they plan to we also tend to buy things for show. Flashy But is it really worth shelling out nearly $700 University Technology Network’s (NUTN) keep the program well into the future. They said clothes, accessories, technology, while they do for a top-of-the-line smartphone from Apple or newest award category, in which an institution they think it will be a nice reminder of the olden serve their intended purpose, are often bought to Samsung, when there are phones that offer the is recognized for their use of some of the most times. show off to others. This leads to the question, is same features as the iPhone or Galaxy for nearly basic technologies. NSU has taken the first “I guess it’ll be neat when the university it better to buy something for practicality or to half the price? The ZTE Axon 7, an Android award for their use of Blackboard. goes full touch screen, and we can still watch buy for show? The answer is without a doubt, phone that offers just as many features as the “You would think that since the university professors struggle to show us the syllabus on for practicality. top-of-the-line models, is only $400. That’s is so innovative they could find a way to create a Blackboard,” said Edwin McFaulty, freshman Why do people buy flashy goods and $300 that can be saved or spent elsewhere. This new system for operating online class that would psychology major. products when there are cheaper alternatives that can be applied to almost every product: watches, make students want to punch themselves in the McFaulty said he came to NSU because of are just as functional? Being able to afford and glasses, clothes, etc. No matter what we’re face,” said Crystal Lozcano, senior political their dedication to progress. He figured that they own luxury items boosts a person’s self-esteem. talking about, it’s always been the case that a science major. “But I guess that they figured would employ a more user-friendly program for It makes them feel accomplished because they flashier product is generally a waste of money. Blackboard is frustrating enough, so why their online classes but appreciates the joke they own a product or item that few others can There are more benefits to buying for reinvent the wheel?” are playing on the student body. own. It also helps them feel socially accepted function than to buying for show. Buying for Lozcano, who will be graduating in May, There’s no word yet on how NSU will because the societal norm is to look up to and show gives mental and social satisfaction, which said that she will really miss the miniature panic receive the award, but there’s speculation that be friendlier to those perceived to be wealthy is good but not tangible or realistically useful. attacks she used to have when Blackboard the award will arrive by pigeon in three to or affluent. Luxury goods create a false sense Buying for function brings financial satisfaction unexpectedly crashed in the middle of her four months. NUTN said they tip their hat to of accomplishment, fueled by our attraction to and assurance, which is much more tangible and exams. any university who has the means for digital wealth. Basically, to buy flashy products is to important. People can live off the money saved The management system for online classes progress but chooses to use archaic methods. buy for the sake of feeling satisfied. by buying frugal, but not off the pride of owning is especially popular with professors. Congratulations, NSU. To buy for practicality, on the other hand, is a product made by Gucci or Chanel. Buying for “I just love the idea that my students will to buy for purpose. This is what sets this method function is less wasteful and makes your money have to search endlessly to find the file folder of purchasing items above buying for show. last longer. It’s the secure option for the long run. Items should be made and purchased solely for the use they were designed for. 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Music politics change depending on where called it “the best album of his career.” But Mars’ vocals are a crucial part of the song, the other half is a great beat. Now that listeners you’re looking. In the hip-hop scene, it’s not does Bieber deserve all that praise? Why don’t but if the backing music wasn’t catchy or sounded are becoming more interested in the production uncommon to see artists supporting each other we ask the 26 producers who collaborated to like garbage, the song wouldn’t be nearly as side of hip-hop, they are more willing to listen and praising artists and musicians who helped perfect the music? Or the 26 contributing writers popular. Not to mention, in addition to Mars, to obscure rappers’ tracks if they were produced them get their stuff out there. But in the world who helped him write the lyrics? While music writers Jeff Bhasker, Philip Lawrence, Lonnie by beatmakers like Clams Casino, DJ Mustard, of mainstream music, the politics are a lot more critics and journalists may know that Bieber Simmons, Nicholas Williams, Devon Gallaspy, or No I.D. Because of this, fans of the genre are complicated and annoying. wasn’t the only talent on the record, none of The Gap Band and Rudolph Taylor also created exposed to a larger variety of artists and both the Major popular artists like Bruno Mars, that information is widely discussed among his the lyrics. So, with all this collaboration on one performers and the producers reap the benefits. Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber continue to audience and most listeners still think Bieber put track, why should Mars receive so much of the Even if the writers and producers release music that fans lose their minds over, forth most of the effort. praise when all he did was lend his voice and, themselves don’t care, it’s unfair that they aren’t even though most of it follows the exact same Even when popular artists only appear as perhaps, a few ideas for the lyrics? given recognition for their hard work. While pop formula — simple but catchy lyrics on top of features on a lesser-known producer’s track, As pop artists continue to neglect their artists pay good money to put their services to an equally catchy beat. Despite this repetitive they still receive more recognition for that track production teams, hip-hop artists do much use, and the names of writers and producers are formula, most pop listeners continue to give than the producer does. Let’s take a song like more to provide producers and writers with credited on the albums, that’s no excuse for fans these artists undying praise and treat them like “Uptown Funk.” The parent album that this recognition for their work. For example, many not to recognize that the person singing or the music gods — even though most of them only single comes from, “Uptown Special,” belongs people don’t know that Kanye West started as a pop icon plastered on the album cover isn’t the do a mere fraction of the work that it takes to to and was produced by Mark Ronson, which is producer for Jay Z. After producing a few tracks only talent responsible for the record’s content. produce an album. no secret. All the singers featured on the tracks for Jay Z he broke off into his own career, but Music producers are severely under- are just that, features. But chances are if you Z was always ready to credit and support him. recognized in all music communities, but ask people about “Uptown Funk,” the majority Following this example, many hip-hop especially in pop and top 40’s hits. For example, will call it a Bruno Mars song instead of a Mark producers now have just as many fans as the Justin Bieber’s 2015 album “Purpose” was met Ronson song, even though Mars is just a feature rappers who utilize them. When it comes to hip- with critical acclaim. Some reviewers even on the track. hop, half the song is the quality of the vocals and

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“I am very happy with NSU…you can get free “This year was my first year as a commuter, so “I’m very excited about the opening of the “I’d like to see more scholarship options food almost every day if you’re vigilant. I think I wish there were more things that would make commuter student lounge in the student affairs be available on the internet. When I check, that maybe in some buildings there could be me want to be on campus…so fun activities… building. That’s going to be really fun because there aren’t a lot of scholarships available for more of a lively feel. I know that people have They do a lot of stuff but only people on campus they don’t have a lot of stuff for commuters on people like me…I usually see business and complained about NSU being too corporate and would notice it. It’s not like [commuters] come campus. But now they will.” aviation scholarships but I don’t see biology there’s some validity to that. Like in the business in the UC every single day or people are talking scholarships. I also wish registration was done building. In all fairness it looks like a business about [events]…We don’t get informed about that - Shakeeva Yaa Nti, differently because there are some classes that building, but it doesn’t look like a college because we just don’t go through the UC.” senior legal studies major I need for my major but by the time I am able to campus. There’s murals of old white guys that register they are already full…so I guess I wish have contributed to the making of it all over the - Valentina Clouse, the availability of the classes I need was better.” place instead of looking like…a college campus.” junior criminal justice major - Widelyne Dorsainval, - Michael Rosario, junior biology major senior exercise science major 12 January 10, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu

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