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Nova Southeastern University NSUWorks The Current NSU Digital Collections 9-16-2008 The Current Volume 19 : Issue 3 Nova Southeastern University Follow this and additional works at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/nsudigital_newspaper NSUWorks Citation Nova Southeastern University, "The Current Volume 19 : Issue 3" (2008). The Current. 264. https://nsuworks.nova.edu/nsudigital_newspaper/264 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]. NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Vol. 1,9 Issue 3 www.nsucurte,nt-.com Sept'ember 1'6, 2088 Greek Bid Day 2008 Page 5 Laura Starr/fhe Current Courtesy qf JiSU Athletics ever Forget Men s Soccer Laura Starr Page 6· Editor-in-Chief The brothers of Lambda Theta Phi Latin the president's wishes, the men of Lambda the brothers of the chapter got together and Fraternity, Inc hosted a candle light vigil on Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. wanted to "decided that we had to do something," said the evening of this past Sept. 11 to honor make sure the day was honored and that Hernandez. those who lost their lives in the September people never forget the tragic events. At the beginning of the · event, the 11, 2001 attacks. The vigil was held at the Steve O' Hernandez, a brother of the brothers asked the attendees to circle south patio of The Commons Residence fraternity and originator of the event, spoke around a Shark emblem on The Commons Hall, and commenced at 8:30 p.m. about why it was started in 2004. "We felt Residence Hall patio. Once all candles were On December 18, 2001 Congress passed' like people were already forgetting," said lit, poems written by families that were a joint resolution designating Sept. 11 Hernandez pointing out people had stopped directly impacted by the attacks were read of each year "Patriot Day," according to .., expressing their sorrow. "I felt like I was as planes eerily flew overhead. Public Law No: 107-89. Iri congruence with alone in my mourning," he said. Therefore, Since there was still time before a Vigil Page 2 "Brideshead Revisited" NSU Prepares for Eme,rgencies is a Fresh Take on Alexis Irias Period-Films Staff writer Page9 As the new academic year unfolds, Facilities Emergency, Armed or Violent NSU's main priority is the safety of its Act, Chemical/Biological Exposure, students and faculty. In order to maintain Missing Person(s) and Severe Weather." a secure campus, NSU is issuing ''NSU The card also contains phone numbers Emergency Preparedness" cards. of NSU safety services and contact •tHli,,JSJIIIIIJ,gl •W8'stwr..ttlll!t#il.a!M.IIIIW "I think that it's fair to say that based information for several public agencies. •lt1callllllliil IT.Y. on past experiences, it's important to It is recommended that you register t ....::r ,:mi::.i:',r:=:r j t>SfAR . inform students on what to do or how your phone number with the "Carri.pus we can help them," commente<'L_ David Emergency Voice and Text Messaging 1$U Plille lillDIV/ IIGYJUIIT Dawson, executive director of University Alert System." You can register by 1 {954) 262-8ll99 • »i1nt.tXJo:a. ..ii. ..-,.,f,!:lb..saftl}if . IISI 8!Nfll CMDlijl!I (2ft!I .. Relations. logging onto www.webstar.nova.edu and _ (9!i4t "!_2•71150 • >>1! 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Psychological/Behavioral Threat, Fire/ leptembel' 16, 2008 Vigil Page 1 scheduled period of silence was to begin,· in residence, was also.there to address any one of the brothers asked the attendees emotional concerns from the attendees. to recount how the tragedy affected them After the circle recounted how the personally. event affected them personally, a moment Many members were New York City of silence was observed from 9:09 p.m. natives whose families were affected by to 9:11 p.m., allowing two minutes to the event. ·Some of the attendees recounted remember those who lost their lives in this that they found out about the attacks tragic event. while they were in their high school or A tearful Danielle Villanueva, a young 3301 College Avenue Advertising Information: college classrooms, which resembled the women who lost family friends who were Ft-Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796 (954) 262-8461 the Kennedy (954) 262-8455 Fax (954) 262-8456 announcement of President police officers, summed up the importance [email protected] [email protected] assassination in 1963. of the event. 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This event will take "Common Ground Film place at 7 p.m. in the Miniaci Per onning "-SUB Thursday" Festival" Arts Center. f:or more information, contact Members. of the NSU community are Aymee -Com-a -Tiiaz at (954) 262-7254 or invited to attend the Beneiit Bash, hosted [email protected]_du. by NSU Multicul ral Affairs and the Come join NSU's Department of Conflict Dominican Student Association. The event Analysis and Resolution at the Graduate will feature live music, refreshments and School of Humanities and Social Sci(,nces raffle prizes. The event is free but a $3 as they host the sixth annual "Common minimum donation is recommended. The Ground Film Festival." The festival will event will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the showcase award-winning feature and University Center Flight Deck. For more documentary films that show the influence information, contact Cherise . James at films can have in creating conflict. The [email protected]. festival will take place from Sept. 15- 23 in the Carl DeSaritis Building. For more information, visit www.shss.nova. edu/cgff or contact Felicia Henderson at [email protected]. Tuesday Wednesday Sept. 16 Sept. 17 "What am I really good at?" "Constitution Day"_ Confused about your career? Then Lucky 13-Stress Management join the Career Development office in a workshop where you can . discover "Decaffeiriate Your Life" Come join the all-day celebration of "Constitution Day" in the University . your talents. The workshop will take Interested in becoming stress-free? Then at 12 p.m. on the fourth floor of Center. The event will give students the place attend this workshop designed to teach the Alvin Sherman Library. For more chance to sign a mock version of the U.S you how to deal with stress in college. 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