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Comedian Track Team Featured Sections Jen Kober Compete in Homecoming or “rocks” the First Game of Reunion? Current Aff airs ...... 3 Sports ...... 7 Flight Deck the Season See Editor’s Note, page 13 Variety ...... 11 See page 3 See page 10 Opinion ...... 13 Life 101 Returns with The Rock By Greg Kyriakakis NSU News Editor After a semester’s absence of Life 101, the interview series returns with what is expected to be one of its most popular guests– pro-wrestler turned actor Dwayne “Th e Rock” Johnson. “He was on the top ten most wanted list from students,” said Katie Blanco, Director of Student Engagement, of why Johnson was chosen. Th e program, scheduled for Monday, Feb. 19, follows in the tradition of guests such as former attorney-general Janet Reno, actor James Earl Jones, and musician Max Weinberg. While Life 101 typically has at least one guest each fall and winter semester, the fi rst half of the school year was conspicuously empty. “We tried really hard to get speakers last semester,” contended Blanco, but Can you smell what NSU is cooking? scheduling put the series on hold. Bringing in such a high-profi le guest should Steve Carrell, Johnson should have plenty to help rekindle attention to the long-running series. impart. “I think he stands for a lot. He has taken “We hope [Th e Rock] will maintain interest in Photo by MIKE PALOZZOLA/The Current Life 101 and we hope that a lot of people come his career from wrestler to movie star,” said out to hear what he has to say,” said Blanco. Blanco, who expects that Johnson will have Rain or Shine, the Annual Tricycle and Having played as a defensive lineman for much to tell the NSU community, with “Anything That Float” Races took off during the University of Miami, wrestled professionally Please See ROCK Homecoming Week. for the WWE, and acted in a number of fi lms, Page 6 including the as-of-yet unreleased Get Smart with Winners and more on pages 4 and 5. New Wing to Expand NSU Engineering PILS Auction By Kristine Belizaire Raises Money for Distribution Manager Information Sciences, as well as the facilities to grow as other majors Farquar College, among others,” said on campus,” said sophomore Hank A $1.78 million donation by Th e Elaine Blattner, Director of Library Seeney, a Computer Information Student Fellowship Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust to NSU Development. Systems and Business Administration By Tanya Parnes will be used to establish the Emil Buehler According to Angie Su, Professor double-major. Staff Writer Research Center for Engineering, of Mathematics Education at the Th e new center is expected to Science, and Mathematics at the Alvin Fischler School, the center will be become an asset to NSU’s Graduate Th e Public Interest Law Society held its 14th Sherman Library on the university’s completed in three phases. Phase one School of Computer and Information Annual Charity Auction in the Law School atrium main campus. will have a broad community impact Sciences and will be used to fi nd new on Jan. 26 during Homecoming weekend. Th e Th e center will provide researchers by promoting science, aviation, and ways of using computers in space- PILS, a student run organization established at and engineers a place to work on space- math and by improving teachers’ based surroundings. Th e equipment NSU in 1994, raised an estimated $9,000 to aid based projects, while also advancing content knowledge and teaching in the lab will also be associated with students interested in working in the public sector. teacher education and retention in skills. the Florida LambdaRail, a group “A lot of donations came directly from the areas such as aerospace, mathematics, Phase two is designed to prepare of higher education institutions faculty,” said Sharon Booth, Esq., Director of engineering and science. Researchers and support K-12 teachers, leaders, that helped to develop a state-wide Public Interest Programs and Disability Services, will also have an opportunity to test and and administrators. research and education system. who has worked on this event for the past six years. fl y sounding rockets and low-gravity Th e third phase will focus on the Th e Fischler School will also aid “Th ere are also a few professors that donate sports aircraft. development of a bachelor’s program in the development of new courses memorabilia every year.” “Th e interdisciplinary center will in engineering technology and a degree providing teachers with authentic Students asked their peers, faculty, and have activities and projects that will program in aeronautical, electronic, members of the local community to donate items be coordinated with programs in the and computer engineering. Please See ENGINEER Fischler Graduate School of Education, “It’s about time that this Page 2 Please See PILS the Graduate School of Computer & unknown major is given proper Page 2 2 The Current February 5, 2007 PILS continued from page 1 Th e selected students must complete Current Aff airs 200 hours of service in their public for auction. Th ose in attendance could interest organization and submit a short Week in Preview... bid on items such as gift certifi cates to essay about their experiences over the local restaurants, dinner with faculty summer. Monday: members, and an assigned parking spot “Th e event was a huge success,” said Study Travel in Alaska Information Meeting: Come and learn about NSU’s latest in the faculty lot. Silver. “Th e energy in the atrium during class in the Study Abroad Program - BIOL 4900 “Special Topics in Biodiversity “It’s all run by the students; going the whole evening was great.” He was of Alaskan Ecosystems.” 12:00—1:00 p.m. in room 244 of the Parker Building. out and the eff orts to get the items is pleased with the turnout and hopes that For more information, contact Paul Arena, at (954) 262-8335 or arenap@nova. done by the students,” said Scott Silver, the event will continue to grow and that edu. a third year law student and President of there will be an even larger turnout in the the Public Interest Law Society. future. “Th e only thing we can hope for Workshop with Tony Th ompson of the Metropolitan Diversity Th eater Company: “I think this is one of the only in a given year is more items that students Tony Th ompson, the artistic director of the Metropolitan Diversity Th eatre events here at the law school where 100 and faculty are interested in,” he said. Company will lead a workshop discussing the creative steps behind his latest percent of the proceeds go back to the “We could have done more and every play “Just Us: From Bean Pickers to Presidents” appropriate for a wide range of students,” said Booth. Th e money that year and we will do more and more.” majors, including Th eatre, M.A. in Writing, English, and History students. It will is raised goes into the Rebecca Knox Rachel Klastorin, a third year law be held at 6 p.m. in the Mailman Auditorium. Refreshments will be served. For Public Interest Law Summer Fellowship student and Co-President of the Public more information, contact Andrea Shaw at (954) 262-8208. to help students interested in working in Interest Law Society, has worked on the probono work over the summer. event for the past three years and is happy Lecture on “Benjamin Franklin and the Culture of the American Revolution”: Our Any law student who is going to with its progress. “It’s always a great event own Frank Casale, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Farquhar College of Arts be working in the public interest sector and it encourages law students to give and Sciences’ Division of Humanities, will discuss “Benjamin Franklin and the over the summer can apply for this back to the community,” said Klastorin. Culture of the American Revolution” from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Southwest scholarship. “We try to accommodate as “I’d like to see it continue to grow and Regional Public Library. For more information contact the Southwest Regional many students as possible,” said Silver. to raise more and more money towards Public Library at (954) 538-9956, ext. 258. “Our objective is to try to get as many the fellowship program,” she said. “It’s people out there to be able to give back a large event, and a lot of work but it’s Wednesday: to the community.” absolutely worth it.” Kente Cloth Exhibit & Presentation: As part of Black History Month, NSU is hosting Th e organization has chosen an Th e event involved both a live a Kente Cloth Exhibit and Presentation by Dr. Cyril Blavo in Health Professions average of twenty fi ve students each and silent auction. Th e Florida Youth Division, Hull Auditorium. History, traditions and culture surrounding Kente year for this fellowship, depending on Orchestra played throughout the event will be explored during the event. For more information, contact Dr. Blavo at the funds raised during the auction. as well. (954) 262-1612.

Body Mind and Soul Series: Spotlight on Refl exology: Certifi ed Refl exologist Dr. Uzi ENGINEER Kira will speak on the benefi ts and history of refl exology, as well as the refl ex areas in the feet and hands. It will be in the Alvin Sherman Library, room 1017 from continued from page 1 6-8 p.m. For more information, contact LeTh esha Harris at [email protected] It’s about time that this unknown major Th ursday: “ is given proper facilities to grow... Clinical Exploration Program Information Meeting: An information meeting for all students interested in participating in the Clinical Exploration Program (CEP) knowledge using a variety of instructional to other science programs, including” will be held from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in Parker 241. For further information about delivery methods. Th e college will $2,88,875 for the construction of the the CEP, contact Robin Sherman, Ph.D., at [email protected]. introduce a Masters of Science with Emil Buehler Trust Observatory at specializations in engineering, math, Bergen Community College in New Lived Experiences of a Tuskogee Airman: In recognition of Black History Month, science, and technology education using Jersey. Buehler also operates his own NSU will welcome Tuskogee Airman Charles A. Hill as he shares his experiences these facilities. school of aeronautics at the Teterboro as a pilot during WW II. Th e event will be held in the Hull Auditorium in the Th e Emil Buehler Trust has donated Airport in New Jersey. Health Professions Division, NSU main campus. For more information, contact Rashondia Gaines at [email protected]

Sex Talk: Telling Stories: At 5:00 p.m. in room 4009 of the Alvin Sherman Library, straight and gay students, faculty, community members, and an NSU administrator will participate in a panel discussion answering questions about The Current their experiences with sexual identity in contemporary U.S. culture. Th e event Nova Southeastern University will consist of an open, honest, and informal question and answer session between 3301 College Avenue Advertising Information: panel members and the audience. Refreshments provided. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796 (954) 262-8461 (954) 262-8455 Fax (954) 262-8456 Grand Opening - 4th Annual African Presence Art Exhibit: Reception for this event will be held in the Atrium of the Alvin Sherman Library. Th is year’s theme is, [email protected] [email protected] “Keepers of the Dream,” and will feature the original artwork of high school http://www.nsucurrent.com juniors and seniors representing the tri-county area. 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The Current, formerly known as The Knight, serves Nova Southeastern University Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Expo: From 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. in honor of Black from its location in room 105 of the Athletics and Student Activities (ASA) Building. The History Month, the Alvin Sherman Library is hosting a mini expo and forum Current is NSU’s established vehicle for student reporting, opinion and the arts. All community members are invited to contribute anything they desire to The Current. featuring information on area services and support groups for family members Editorials, commentaries and advertisements in this publication refl ect the who are raising their relative’s children. For more details, call 954-262-5477. opinions of the authors and do not necessarily refl ect the views of the University or its offi cials, The Current staff, or other advertisers. The Current will not publish unsigned letters except under special circumstances at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief. The Current reserves the right to edit. Current Affairs Page 3 Homecoming Dance Goes off Without a Hitch By Kristine Belizaire Distribution Manager Albert, a guest at the event said “I Ibrahim and Amy Van. Willie think the DJ was very good and the Wood and Dana Jo Alley were To bring homecoming week to an dance had a very nice vibe to it.” chosen for the Junior Court. end, Th e NSU Student Government Arianne Brown, freshman at Th e Homecoming King and Association, spear-headed by Campus NSU said it was “great to see so Queen were Rob Keever and Entertainment Director Melina Brooks, many people.” Melina Brooks. put together a homecoming dance on Student Frank Alfaro All of the Homecoming Saturday, Jan. 27 in the clubroom of commented that the dance “was Court received sashes, and the the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino with a well put together” and that “the all of the princess nominees “Red Carpet Aff air” theme. DJ was good and the drinks and received a bouquet of fl owers According to Brooks, the appetizers were good.” donated by Field of Flowers. Homecoming dance was supposed to be “Homecoming was more “I was surprised when I on NSU’s main campus and co-sponsored than I ever imagined it could be. won,” said Senior Keever. “It is by Th e Offi ce of Student Engagement, Everyone had so much fun, and the an honor to win.” Sophomore but the executive board of the student DJ was awesome,” said Brooks. and SGA president Ibrahim said government felt that students might not At the end of the night the “It was fun to be nominated be willing to pay to go to a dance on royal homecoming winners were and be part of Homecoming campus. announced. Th e Freshman Prince Court.” Attendees enjoyed hors d’ oeuvres was Katrel Ortiz and the princess For more photos, and danced to the latest music hits was Nicole Perez. Th e Sophomore see page 8 Photo courtesy Gerlinde Photography played by DJ Zog from Power 96. Ayesha Court was represented by Andrew

Shark Shout-Out Stirs up Laughs at the Flight Deck By Jany Cabezas Staff Writer so far.” Other students agreed that the Hosted on Friday, Jan. 26 by the Flight Deck’s events, such as the Shark Student Union Board, “Shark Shout- Shout-out, are improving. Out: Laugh it up” presented a night of Kober brought in some food, fun, and laughter. Two comedians unexpected laughs when she took the stage under the Flight Deck’s encouraged students to come up on spotlight. Before the main performance the stage to sing and dance. Student by Jen Kober, Al Jackson provided Abir Rahman was part of Kober’s humorous matchmaking sketch entitled surprises. Mentz, however, held “Oliver and Princess” that engaged the high expectations and was not at all audience and attempted to encourage surprised by the spontaneity. “NSU is participation on the student’s behalf. known for functions with comedians,” Jen Kober, winner of Houston Comedy he said. Games in stand up and sketch comedy, Th e entire night came down to was the main feature of the night and students wanting to enjoy themselves. she brought in both jokes and song. Mentz and others came out to the Students enjoyed the Shark Shout- event because they “just wanted to Out with the Flight Deck gaining a have fun.” Once everyone was settled stronger reputation for fun events. in their seats, the Flight Deck was “All the events have been good,” fi lled with laughter proving, as Mentz said freshman Mickele Mentz. “It’s hard exclaimed, that “this event defi nitely Photo by JANY CABEZAS/The Current for me to decide which has been the best keeps up to [the Flight Deck’s] Abir (left) waiting for Jen Koberʼs surprise.

Career Cafe brings employment opportunities to NSU International and Minority Students By Kristine Belizaire Distribution Manager with possible employers in an informal that it is diffi cult for international fi nd out about what’s out there, in setting,” said Imani Fredricks-Lowman, students to work here in the United terms of job opportunities,” said junior In order to help the minority and Assistant Director of Operations States. So to help these students, and psychology student Nakia Bain. international students at NSU fi nd and Campus Relations. In the past, Fredricks-Lowman found “Th e idea was a great and I commend job opportunities, the offi ce of Career the Offi ce of Career Services has put organizations that hire international the people who put it together.” services held a Career Café event in together diff erent Café sessions geared students as well as minorities. “I am trying to get connected the University Center pit. Th e event towards specifi c interests. A previous Th e companies at the Career Café with other people,” said Sonia Soares, gave attendees the chance to speak to session, for example, concentrated on included INROADS, Microsoft, Visa a graduate student majoring in diff erent representatives from various jobs in sports. At that Café participants International, Citrix Systems and education. “Th is is a great way to meet companies and scout employment had the chance to interact with HACE (Hispanic Alliance for Career people and when I’m ready for my opportunities. representatives from various sports Enhancement). internships, I will already know what “Th e cafe is a chance to give management companies. “I think the Career Café is an is out there.” students the opportunity to network Fredricks-Lowman acknowledged excellent opportunity for students to 4 The Current February 5, 2007 The Annual Tricycle Race and Raft Race

On Jan. 25, NSU students celebrated Homecoming Week by forming teams and relay racing tiny bicycles in front the Horvitz Building, then racing homemade rafts around Gold Circle lake to compete for fabulous prizes, including iPods, digital cameras, and Homecoming tickets. This year’s fi rst place winners for the The Annual Tricycle were Hammad Mallick, Andrea Cevallos, Nicki Felluca and Christian Toepfer. For the “Anything That Floats” Raft Races, fi rst place went to Hammad Mallick, Andrea Cevallos, Nicki Felluca, Christian Toepfer, Megankate McDonald, and Conrad Winiarski. February 5, 2007 The Current 5

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Month with an Array of Events which he shares ties. Johnson and his family reside in Florida By Jany Cabezas and his daughter attended the Mailman Segal Institute for Early Staff Writer Tuesday, Feb. 13, a presentation entitled Childhood Studies. “Back to Africa” will be hosted by Stephen “I expect him to be engaging, exciting, and warm,” said Blanco. February is known as Black History Campbell, Ph.D., from 12-1:30 p.m. in the “I’m excited to see what he has to off er.” Month, a celebration of African American Alvin Sherman Library. Th e discussion will One such potential topic of discussion is Johnson’s Th e Rock history. Th e month is recognized by NSU consist of a trip Campbell took to Africa and Foundation, which according to its mission statement, provides with a series of informative events. Starting on the issues he was exposed to, including trauma “programs designed to enrich and empower the lives and self- Saturday, Feb. 3, Tony Th ompson’s “Just Us: and health issues. Th e Huizenga school of esteem of under-deserved, at-risk youth and children hospitalized From Bean Pickers to Presidents” will present Business will celebrate the History of the Blues for medical disabilities, disorders, and illnesses.” a dramatic performance pertaining to early on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the UC Blanco said that instead of the traditional speaking fee, NSU African American history in the Mailman Flight Deck with blues guitarist Joey Gilmore. is “making a sizeable contribution” to the foundation. auditorium. Feb. 15, Llewellyn Joseph Cornelius, Ph.D, will According to the Th e Rock Foundation website, its current Monday, Feb. 5 will see a workshop by lecture on “factors that hinder women of color fl agship program is Th e Rock’s Toy Chest, which provides a toy box that “sits inside the playrooms of children’s hospitals.” Th ompson that will be held at 6 p.m. in the from obtaining preventive services” in the Terry Blanco believes Johnson will be a big draw and expects to fi ll Mailman Auditorium. Th is artistic director of Building, Hull Auditorium from 6:30-8 p.m. the 500-seat Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performance Arts Center. the Metropolitan Diversity Th eatre Company Th e following day, Civil Brand will be shown at “I’ve gotten a lot of response already. I think we’ll have a packed will discuss collecting historical data and 7 p.m. in the Carl DeSantis Building’s Knight house,” she said. portions of narrative to develop it into a Auditorium as well as a discussion of gender, Tickets for the event are available beginning Monday, Feb. 5 play. On Wednesday, Feb. 7, a “Kente Cloth” race, and the U.S. justice system. presentation will be displayed by Dr. Cyril at the University Center information desk between 9 a.m. and 6 Th e month will end with “Road Scholars: p.m. Two tickets are available per student on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve Blavo from 12-1 p.m. in the Terry Building’s Voices of the Harlem Renaissance” on basis. Hull Auditorium. Here, Dr. Blavo will lecture Wednesday, Feb. 21. Th e event will portray Th e hour-long interview, hosted by Mark Cavanaugh, Ph.D., on the origin of Kente fabric and explain the literary fi gures such as Zora Neale Hurston, allows “people of considerable accomplishments” to share their culture behind it. Langston Hughes, and James Weldon Johnson experiences with the NSU community. On Tuesday, Feb. 6, Captain Charles Hill at 7:30 p.m. Th is event will take place in the will present a lecture on “Th e Lived Experiences Terry Building’s Steele Auditorium. Also in the of a Tuskegee Airman” from 12-1 pm also in Terry Building, but in the Hull Auditorium, Starting up a new club or the Terry Building, Hull Auditorium. Friday, will be the last event of Black History Month, an art exhibition called “Keepers of the a presentation called “Beyond Race.” In this organization? Dream” will have its grand opening display in presentation Morris W. Foster, Ph.D, will Desperately searching for new members? the NSU Gallery. Th is exhibition will consist speak of work he has done concerning the How about placing an ad in of high school students’ work inspired by ethics of genetics as well as research in minority Oscar Th omas’ artistic expression. Feb. 10, communities at the University of Oklahoma. “Grandparents raising Grandchildren” will be Th e presentation will run from 7-8 p.m. on hosted from 1-4 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Th ursday Feb 22. The Current! Library and will feature support groups as well For information about Th ompson’s “Just Contact our Business Manager at knightad@nova. as the forum and exposition for family’s raising Us: From Bean Pickers to Presidents,” send an edu to discuss our rates. relative’s children. email to [email protected].

Presidential Tailgate Featuring Classifi eds: Guy Harvey Offi cially Opens UC By Diana Daniel Sitters Wanted. Staff Writer $10 or more per hour. Register free for babysitting, Guy Harvey, acclaimed sea life artist and conservationist, signed the housesitting and petsitting University Center seascape mural jobs near campus or home. at the ribbon-cutting ceremony on www.student-sitters.com. Saturday, Jan 27. Th e ribbon- cutting was part of the Presidential Tailgate, and took place to signify the grand opening of the UC and University Arts Center/Performing Arts Wing. TUTORS NEEDED: Th e activities that took place Math-( to HS Algebra) Reading- during the Presidential Tailgate, General Homework-FCAT Prep. including the ribbon-cutting, were Compensation $18-$20 per hour. the unveiling of the Guy Harvey Photo courtesy Stacy Gunberg Contact Abbe [email protected] underwater seascape mural on the A group of the Presidential Tailgate attendees anchor cell (954) 257-0072 large wall of the UC adjacent to the the ribbon as the audience await the grand opening of Flight Deck, the announcement of the the UC and University Arts Center/Performng Arts Wing. offi ce (954) 748-0607. inaugural class of the Athletics Hall of fame, and a performance by the Miami After the ribbon-cutting, center. Th e basic mission Heat Extreme Dunk Team. festivities took place on the of the GHRI is to conduct “Th e event was great,” said UC circle. Guests enjoyed high quality research to Katie Blanco, Director of Student free food, music by Radio save diminishing fi sh WANTED: Egg Donors Engagement. “It was wonderful to X, and activities such as a populations. Healthy, non-smoking women 19-31 see all of the members of the NSU bounce house. Th e highlight “Th e tailgate was for infertile loving couples. community come together for such of the event was Guy Harvey’s successful,” said sophomore Earn up to $5,000 or more! a signifi cant event: students, alumni, donation of $96,000 to the Alina Tawil. “It was a good faculty, staff , administration, and Guy Harvey Research Institute closing to Homecoming Agency 954 987 5802 Board of Trustee members,” at the NSU oceanographic week.” February 5, 2007 SportsThe Current 7 Page 7 NSU Athletics Hall of Fame Committee Unveils Inaugural Class By Nelly Mesa Staff Writer The foundational Hall of Fame Committee will honor the NSU is proud to announce following 12 members: that the year of 2007 marks the th University’s 25 anniversary of the 1. Michael Mominey, NSU Director of Athletics, Head Baseball Coach, Hall of Fame beginning of it’s athletic department. Committee Chair In light of this signifi cant occasion, on May 2 of this year, the NSU’s 2. Robert Prior, NSU Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information/Media Athletic Hall of Fame Committee Relations will be honoring a select few of its 3. Dr. Mark Cavanaugh, NSU Associate Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences, outstanding athletes along with Faculty Athletic Representative a number of exceptional sports 4. Gary Tuell, Head Coach, NSU Men’s Basketball staff such as coaches and athletic Sonny Hansley 5. C.A. Tolchinsky, Head Coach, NSU Cheerleading directors to the fi rst ever Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2007. 6. Thomas Dieters, Development Executive, Comerica Bank To refl ect their common desire 7. Dr. Lynne Cawley, NSU Director of Alumni Affairs-Osteopathic Medicine to bring more to the table for NSU 8. Dr. Gay Holliday, NSU Associate Dean of Student Affairs students than purely academics, former university President Dr. 9. Joe Pineda, NSU Assistant Dean of External Affairs, H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship Abraham Fischler, along with the Board of Trustees, worked to 10. Tony Segreto, NBC 6 News Anchor establish an athletic program here at 11. Nancy Olson, Executive Director, Florida Marlins Community Foundation NSU. In 1982 this dream became 12. Anthony Bruno, Owner, Anthony’s Runway 84 Restaurant a reality as the men’s basketball program initiated their fi rst-ever season of competition. Hall of Fame Inductees are the following: Twenty-fi ve years have Abe Fischler now gone by, along with a cheerleading, volleyball Dr. Abraham Fischler, President Emeritus, Nova Southeastern University number of diff erent coaches and and track marks the years Sonny Hansley, Former Director of Athletics, Baseball and Men’s Basketball Coach athletic directors. Th e additional after the athletic program Shannon Sawyer, Softball Player, 1996-99 establishment of a number of was created. Other men’s other NSU sports such as women’s sports have been added Teofi lo Cubillas, Jr., Men’s Soccer Player, 1999-2001 rowing, basketball, tennis, golf, such as baseball, track, cross David Riley, Men’s Basketball Player, 1993-95 softball, cross country, soccer, golf, country, soccer and golf.

Women’s Basketball Takes Basketball Teams Taken Down By Over Barry 47-42, Men University of Tampa By Nelly Mesa Lose 61-50 Against Bucs Staff Writer despite the fact that the four double fi gure scoring By Nelly Mesa Both the men and Spartans got off to a rocky Sharks of the women’s team Staff Writer women’s basketball teams were start, they were able to get (6-13, 4-5 SSC), NSU was defeated in a conference game themselves together and not able to defeat Tampa’s the game with 14 points and NSU’s men’s and women’s by the University of Tampa shut the Sharks down, 80- Spartans, losing 62-50. basketball teams hit the road on a remarkable 16 rebounds. on Saturday, Jan. 27, while at 72. Juniors Jason Del Calvo Junior Amber Bishko led Jan. 28 with a caravan of closely Unfortunately for the home in the ‘Shark Tank’ for and Oresti Nitsios both the Sharks with a total of rooted fans following close men’s team (9-10, 4-5 SSC), NSU’s 2007 Homecoming played well, putting up 11 14 points while sophomore behind. Th e Sharks traveled to they were not able to prevail doubleheader. and nine points, respectively. Eliza Allen followed close Miami with their game faces on, over Barry’s Bucs, as they fell Th e men’s team (9-9, Sophomore Tim Coenraad behind with 11 points. prepared to take on the much 61-50. Th e Sharks continued 4-4 SSC) came out of the tacked on 11 point of his own Seniors Mechelle Jones and anticipated rivalry conference to struggle from the free locker room pumped, getting while junior Kevin Chester Jennifer Havens both added game versus Barry University. throw line, making just three ahead early and maintaining a pulled out six key rebounds. 10 points a piece. With just 48 seconds left of their 22 opportunities. confi dent lead for the fi rst 10 Despite outstanding in the game and the score in the Sophomore Tim Coenraad minutes of the half. However, off ensive performances by Buccaneer’s favor, 42-41, the led the Sharks with 13 women Sharks (7-13, 5-4 SSC) points, while senior Diego Interesting Facts Aguiar scored 11 points and rose to the occasion. Senior TOP 3- MEN 9 rebounds. Top 3-WOMEN Jennifer Havens proved to be • The men’s team are 4th in the Sunshine • The women’s team are 4th in the Sunshine essential once again in a pressure Th ese past few games State Conference State Conference situation, nailing a key jump shot mark the halfway point • 3 Pointers Made • 3 Pointers Made to put her team up. From this for the conference portion 1. Tim Coenraad- 26 1. Eliza Allen- 28 point on, the Sharks fed off pure of the Sharks Basketball 2. Rhys Martin- 22 2. Mechelle Jones- 22 season. With a remainder of 3. Oresti Nitsios- 18 3. Ashley Wilson- 13 adrenaline, maintaining the lead • Rebounds approximately 10 games left • Rebounds for the remainder of the game 1. Kevin Chester- 99 1. Amber Bishko- 116 and stealing the win from under in the season for both teams, 2. Tim Coenraad- 93 2. Eliza Allen-100 the Bucs, 47-42. Junior Amber NSU’s athletic department 3. Diego Aguiar- 87 3. Jennifer Havens- 94 Bishko displayed tremendous encourages the student body • Average Points Per Game • Average Points Per Game stamina as she played the entire 40 to make their presence known 1. Diego Aguiar- 12.7 1. Jennifer Havens- 13.7 2. Rhys Martin- 12.1 minute game. Bishko came out of at these next few games. 2. Amber Bishko- 10.7 3. Tim Coenraad- 10.7 3. Mechelle Jones- 8.7 Homecoming 2007 - “A Red Carpet Affair”

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By Alicia Winslett Sports Editor

On Jan. 27, the men and women’s competed in the 3000, 1000, and new track team had their fi rst race. 5000 meter events. Stats from the race: Th is year is the inaugural season for the Representing the women’s outdoor track team at NSU. team, Bethany Brenkus, Courtney Women - Team Rankings “Th e Embry-Riddle meet was all Clearwaters, Heather Sternau and 12 Events Scored D1 teams,” said Coach Bruce McCrea. Bridget Haley all competed. In the Four guys and four girls ran in the meet. one-mile race, Brenkus fi nished in 1) Webber International 158 In this race, both men and women fi fth place with a time of 5:46.50, and 2) Embry-Riddle University 114 right behind her was Haley with a time of 5:51.80 in sixth place. Brenkus 3) P.O.E. Track Club 40 also ran in the 1000 meter race and 4) Warner Southern 28.5 came in fourth with a time of 3:26.57. 5) Nova Southeastern 26 In the 3000 meter run Sternau and Clearwaters fi nished in second and Men - Team Rankings third, with times of 12:19.90 and 16 Events Scored 12:43.77, respectively. Photo courtesy Bruce McCrea For the men, Robert Maughan, Eskender Abdalla. 1) Embry-Riddle University 88 Christian Moore, Brandon Petersen, and Eskender Abdalla competed. In came took the second, third and 2) Webber International 84 the 1 mile run Abdalla fi nished in fourth places, respectively. 3) Flagler Track Club 51 sixth with a time of 4:53.78. Petersen “We did pretty good for this 4) Warner Southern 41 also competed in the one mile event early in the season,” said McCrea. and came in 10th place with a time Look for the track team all over 5) Nova Southeastern 40 of 5:03.39. Maughan and Moore the coast. Th ey will be making stops 6) Johnson & Wales Uni. 20 came in second and thrid place in the in Gainesville, Orlando, Tampa, 7) Viking EliteTrack Stars 10 1000 meter race. Th e men’s team also Clermont, Daytona and Miami over Photo courtesy Bruce McCrea enjoyed success in the 3000 meter run the course of the season. Bethany Brenkus. as Maughan, Moore, and Petersen

NSU’s Sports Stats Upcoming Games MEN’s Basketball • Wednesday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m. of the Week HOME game against Saint Leo University • Saturday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m. HOME game against Eckerd College Men’s Basketball SSC STANDINGS SSC OVERALL MEN’s Golf W L PCTW L PCT • Sunday, February 11 Golf Tournament at Rollins 8 1 .889 17 3 .850 Lakeland, FL compete in the Matlock Invitational Barry 7 2 .778 15 4 .789 Eckerd 6 3 .667 16 4 .800 Women’s Basketball Lynn 5 3 .625 13 6 .684 Nova Southeastern 4 5 .444 9 10 .474 • Wednesday, February 7 at 5:30 p.m. Saint Leo 4 5 .444 10 9 .526 HOME game against Saint Leo University Tampa 3 6 .333 11 10 .524 • Saturday, February 10 at 5:30 p.m. Florida Southern 2 7 .222 6 13 .316 HOME game against Eckerd College Florida Tech 1 8 .111 5 16 .238 Softball • Wednesday, February 7 Women’s Basketball SSC STANDINGS HOME game against Northwood U. doubleheader SSC OVERALL W L PCTW L PCT Love Sports? Florida Tech 7 2 .778 15 4 .789 Want to earn money writing about them? Rollins 7 2 .778 15 4 .789 Barry 6 3 .667 10 8 .556 Apply to be a sports writer for Tampa 6 3 .667 14 6 .700 Nova Southeastern 5 4 .556 7 13 .350 Lynn 3 5 .375 11 8 .579 The Current! Saint Leo 3 6 .333 5 14 .263 Applications are available in ASA 105 Florida Southern 2 7 .222 7 13 .350 Eckerd 1 8 .111 6 14 .300 For more information, call X8455 or email [email protected] February 5, 2007 VarietyThe Current 11 Page 11

Movie Review Smokin’ Smokin’ Aces is Aces is Smokin’ Hot Smokin’,

By Stefani Rubino Variety Editor in court. Not! Seems pretty simple, but it Th ere is only a lucky group of is not at all. With a one million By Paul Saneaux action movies that I would actually dollar bounty on his head, Buddy Managing Editor watch over and over again, like unknowingly starts a war between Quentin Tarantino and Martin contract killers and hit men of all Impressions, or so they say, are Scorsese fi lms, and most of the time, kinds, not to mention the FBI. everything. And the impression I I never see an action fi lm in the movie Th at is where all the bloodshed got from the previews for Smokin’ theater. However, the commercials comes in. Th e story was interesting, Aces was that it was either going to and previews for Smokin’ Aces were but I couldn’t help thinking how be great or the complete opposite: extremely appealing, so I had to so many assassins found out about a mess of a movie with too many see what all of the hullabaloo was it at one time because they never cast members and a negligible plot. about. Despite the useless amount really explained that part. Unfortunately, within 10 minutes of bloodshed that fi lm had, the jokes of the movies start, I realized that kept on coming and innuendos Characters: I had made a mistake and walked never stopped. Th e characters were probably into a plot-less void. the most interesting part of the whole mob element added that seemed more Plot: movie. Most of them were played Plot: like a back-story than a device to move the A wise guy magician, Buddy by recognizable but not quite Th e writers of this fi lm were action along. Th e whole conspiracy behind “Ace” Israel, gets wrapped up in the famous actors and actresses, and smokin’ something else when they the FBI and Buddy “Ace” Israel fi t the movie mafi a lifestyle and upon causing they were the best ones in the wrote up this excuse for a script. but was presented so sloppily I felt that it some trouble of his own, the FBI whole fi lm. My favorites in the Th e plot that the fi lm’s trailer was forced. It was like they added it in for makes Buddy tell them all the secrets movie had to be Buddy “Aces” erroneously presented (a bunch the hell of it instead of really working it into of the Sparazza family in exchange Israel (Jeremy Piven), the Tremor of hitmen are after a druggie that the fi lm smoothly. Th e writers probably for them dropping the charges Brothers (Chris Pine, Kevin wants to snitch on a crime boss) thought the enormous amount of gore and against him. He squeals, so now Durand, and Maury Sterling), was simple enough, but the plot of blood could be off set by a pseudo-plot. the members of the Sparazza family and Rip Reed (Jason Bateman). the actual movie was nothing like Well, it didn’t work. make a mad dash to hire hit men that. It was so convoluted that it Please See NOT and contract killers to kill Buddy Please See HOT was beyond confusing. Th ere was a Page 12 while the FBI makes a mad dash to Page 12 protect Buddy so that he can testify

Movie Review Album Review Coming of Age Story Music for Children? By Stefani Rubino for All Ages Variety Editor By Stefani Rubino Variety Editor Amazingly, a lot of popular indie Maurice is completely enchanted by acts have been recording albums or Th ere are a million fi lms about a the young girl and wants to teach her tracks aimed toward children and group of people, usually young kids, about life and in turn learns a thing younglings. Antsy Pants’ self-titled who embark on some kind of journey or two about life himself. debut hasn’t exactly been announced and learn lessons about life. Th ere Peter O’Toole (Troy) was that it’s for children, but sometimes are so many of these fi lms that they magnifi cent as Maurice. He actually it seems like it. even have their own genre: “coming is a veteran, one who’s been around Kimya Dawson is best known of age.” But by calling it that, it since the 1950’s, so this wasn’t much for her work with Th e Moldy available everywhere, including iTunes, seems like only teenagers can star in of a stretch for him. He was truly Peaches in the late 90’s and after and is getting a lot more attention than a coming of age drama or that the incredible. His performance defi nitely they split she went solo and has put the light into this fi lm and was I ever thought it would. Even though it story has to be about younger kids. been recording since then. In the fl awless. He was kind, gentle, light- sometimes feels as if you’re listening to However, Roger Michell’s (Notting summer of last year, she decided to hearted, good-humored, witty, and an album created for children and only Hill) Venus proves diff erently. team up with her partner Angelo From far away, it seems like a little cynical which was perfect for children, it’s actually quite fun to listen Spencer, fellow antifolk acts Billy Jet the fi lm is about two best friends the role and wonderful throughout to and could be enjoyed by people of all Pilot, Jane Kidder, Ben Lupus, Th e and veteran actors, Maurice and Ian the whole fi lm. ages. Solvents, Howard Hughes, and a (Peter O’Toole and Leslie Phillips), Jessie was Jodie Whitaker’s fi rst Most of the songs focus on things French ukulele playing boy named whose peace is disrupted by the role and she was amazing as well. that little kids would be concerned with Leo (of French band Bear Creek). arrival of Ian’s grand-niece, Jessie She is a perfect match to O’Toole’s and were written collectively by the Th e result of this union is a unique (Jodie Whitaker). However, the story kind, but cynical and aging old whole group. Th ey sing about everything is a lot more than that. Ian can’t stand blend of antifolk, lullabies, and the girl as she has, in typical teenager Please See AGE children’s rhymes. Please See MUSIC style, no manners what-so-ever, but Page 12 Surprisingly, their new album is Page 12 12 The Current February 5, 2007 HOT NOT continued from page 11 continued from page 11

“The story was interesting, but I couldn’t “ The writers of this fi lm were smokin’ help thinking how so many assassins something else when they wrote up this found out about it at one time because excuse for a script. they never really explained that part. Characters: Even through his extensive ”crack- ” Th ere were too many. So many, snorting sprees it was easy to tell that Jeremy Piven (“Entourage”) Development”), I don’t think there in fact, that none of them really had he was genuinely distraught over was one of the major reasons I even is anything I could say about him time to develop into characters that his dangerous situation. But, again, considered seeing the fi lm in the fi rst that hasn’t already been said. Th e the audience could identify with he is given so little screentime. His place. As a huge fan of “Entourage,” I guy is extremely hilarious and on top or even become attached to. Sure, good performance could have been wanted to see how he was in this and of that, he has more wit than most some of them were funny, like Rip excellent if there was more time for he wound up being even more of a actors do these days. He played a Reed (Bateman), but I consider all development. decadent jerk in this than he is in any self-deprecating lawyer who wants to of them to be static. Since the cast As for the Tremor Brothers, all I episode of “Entourage.” I know him be a hit man but is too scared, so he was so large it was impossible to give have to say is that they are just a mash as a smart-ass, but in this I got to see hires some in his place. He was only even one character enough of the up of chainsaw and hatchet wielding the emotional side of him, including in it for a short time as well, but he two hours of screentime to develop. psychos sporting a post-apocalyptic a full-fl edged nervous breakdown. was too good not to talk about. look. In other words, they were He was wonderful in the role and I’m I would have liked to see more of the partner relationship between completely useless. hoping that this will launch him into Overall: Ray Liotta’s and Ryan Reynolds’ FBI the kind of fame he deserves. Let’s face it, just by watching characters, because it would have Overall: Th e Tremors Brothers were the commercials you can tell that made their reactions to death more Smokin’ Aces had the potential to absolutely hilarious. Hedonistic, it’s probably not going to be the best believable. But that would have become a great action fi lm, or at least sadistic, and over-the-top are the only fi lm you’ve ever seen, but it’s worth been impossible. If the script gave a cult favorite, but there was simply words to describe these characters. a watch. With a lot of expletives, a the normal development time to any too much going on at one time. Th e Th e one with the most lines was lot of bloodshed, and an unexpected character it would have been a four hour or so of action could have made Darwin Tremor played by Chris Pine plot twist, it seems Joe Carnahan has hour ordeal. a decent movie all by its lonesome. (Just My Luck), who was absolutely taken the classic mobster fi lm and Piven did give a good Ironically, the plot screwed everything. perfect for the role. He was witty turned it into something fun for the performance as Israel (odd name, isn’t I recommend accidentally seeing this and had impeccable comedic timing. younger generation of fi lm-goers. it?), however brief it was. While the movie at home during a sick day. One Unfortunately, none of them made it It made me laugh, cringe, and had entire movie was extremely shallow of those lazy days when it’s too much to the end of the fi lm, but they were me at the edge of my seat the whole and meaningless, Piven’s character trouble to grab the remote and change still great for the 20 or 30 minutes time. Even if you don’t like it too was surprisingly deep. Israel didn’t the channel. they were in. much, I guarantee you’ll get at least develop at all, but for a static character As for Jason Bateman (“Arrested one or two good laughs out of it. he did have a pretty emotional role.

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“Antsy Pants’.... a unique blend of antifolk, lullabies, and children’s rhymes. ” from vampires to children’s “urban and Kimya sing about the importance legends” to the adventurous feeling of staying on the right side of the kids get when they move to a new street so that nothing bad happens to city. Sounds kind of lame, but it’s them. actually really fun to listen to and As for “Amazing Kids Doing have a good time with. Amazing Th ings,” it is probably the My favorite tracks on the album most complex song on the album with “Maurice (Peter OʼToole) and Jessie (Jodie Whitaker) share a are “Big City,” “March Du Cote layered vocals and even a violin. Th is moment.” Brilliant,” and “Amazing Kids Doing track features singing from almost all Amazing Th ings.” In “Big City,” of the members of the band, layered man. She was brash, sarcastic, self- when the get old and that there is a Kimya and Leo sing duet style while and occasionally by themselves. Th is righteous, and extremely immature, whole world of things out there that he plays his ukulele and the bass line is also the only song on the album but not annoying. And as Maurice not even the people who have been kind of fades into the background. with “bad words” in it. Well, maybe was teaching her about life, she was living the longest know about. Th e just one bad word said a couple times also teaching him a thing or two, dialogue is also extremely witty and Leo’s voice isn’t perfect and he sounds through out the song. Th is is the best herself. Whitaker took on the role as keeps the audience interested and very young, but it sounds good on if it wasn’t her fi rst at all and she was amused the whole time. this track. Th e two go back and forth track on the album, but the hardest simply a veteran actor like O’Toole. Honestly, I was really pleased as Leo proclaims that he feels small to sing along to. Her performance was also fl awless with this fi lm. I’m shocked that it isn’t being in the big city and Kimya off ers Overall, this is a great album and helped turn this movie into the up for more Oscars than it is. Th e him to play as kids would. to listen to alone or with your little classic it already is. fi lm was beautiful and entertaining “March Du Cote Brilliant” nieces, nephews, or cousins. It’s a Th e script of the fi lm is also and makes me want to see more and is completely diff erent. Th is song fun album for people of all ages. It’ll something that needs mentioning. more of all the parties involved with features more than just Leo’s ukulele; make you want to sing and dance As Hanif Kureishi’s fi rst major fi lm, the fi lm. Th e story is not only genius it also has acoustic guitar, drums, and reminisce about all those great I will be surprised if anything he but touching, and it even brought a electric guitar and bass. Kimya and moments in your childhood. Check writes can top this. Th e story was not little bit of a tear to my eye. It truly Leo sing together, and occasionally it out for yourself, keep your mind only brilliant, but warm. He turned shows that there is more to life than during the chorus the rest of the open, and have fun. the average coming of age story into money and materialism, that people group comes in. In this song, Leo something that people of all ages can are what help you through life and learn from. He makes the point that teach more than you can ever learn that people don’t just stop learning from a book. Opinion Page 13 A Fly on the Wall: Alisha VanHoose Editor-in-Chief The Resolve to Resolve

By Paul Saneaux Dear NSU Community, Managing Editor

Homecoming week has come and A good start for this installment gone, and even though a busy schedule of Th e Fly is a bit of wisdom from kept me from the weekend events, I hear Vice President of Judicial Aff airs everything turned out well. Laxmi Lalwani: “We are at the wire that if a club uses another DJ at I was wondering, though, whether gists… one is not enough. homecoming week is something like a high now.” Th is piece of advice may be a higher rate, the SGA will pay Basically the two clubs went school reunion (only not at high school) for a little early for regular students Radio X’s rate and the club must to Dean Rosenblum fi rst for the alumni, or whether it is supposed to be considering that we are about four provide the rest of the funds. funds, but he said to go to the something more . . . dignifi ed than that. months from the sweet end of Th at is one stipulation that the SGA fi rst and that he would Th en again, I think only a limited school, but it really pertains to the SGA is consistent with. For this decide what remainder to number of alumni are invited, and it SGA and their remaining funds. bill, the senators voted to strike fund. Th is set up a dangerous isn’t limited to those who graduated in a Lalwani announced at the beginning drink coolers that are provided assumption later on. I’ll get certain year. In that way, we’re looking at of the meeting that the SGA’s for free by SUB to bring the total something not really anything like a high back to that. Th e clubs came reserve fund contains $24,284.05. down by $18. Th e bill was pass school reunion. to present their bill because But if homecoming is more of a Th at is not much considering what by a vote of 11-1-0. registration is due soon and reception and event sort of thing for alumni is left in the school year. Also, clubs Th e next bill was presented hotel and airfare rates were than a reunion with their classmates, are still coming to the SGA to by Chicks on Point, and they on the rise. Th e hefty price shouldn’t there be something more reunion- persuade them for funding for their requested $289.38 for uniforms. tag apparently scared some esque too? People say that the friends you leadership conferences. And don’t Right at the outset, Commuter senators because they were make in high school aren’t the ones you’re forget Greek Week. Th at series Senator Robert Keever made a reluctant to fund the bill in going to keep, but the friends you make in of events costs a pretty penny, or motion to strike $16.38 in taxes whole. Other senators were college are. Maybe thinking along those rather thousands of them. that don’t apply to the SGA. confused as to why their lines leads people to assume that college What all this means is that the Confusion overcame the room graduates will do a good job keeping track colleagues would deny this bill SGA has to be somewhat conservative of these friends, but I personally think that when it was asked if the uniforms and penalize the clubs when with the huge size of most colleges and the with their spending. And while could be considered as t-shirts they apparently followed the diminished likelihood of sharing more than this inevitably means more severe which, under the constitution, guidelines and did what they a few classes with any one person, I would grillings of organizations’ bills and can only be allotted $100 or as had to do. Obviously the be less likely to remember to keep track of their unfortunate representatives a one time cost. COP reps said remaining SGA funds were an those classmates. Planning to get out of by the SGA it also means more fuss that they needed the uniforms issue. After a fi ve minute recess Florida as soon as possible after graduation and general confusion. because the new members cannot the senators came back only to in order to go to grad school, the chance of I’ve noticed that a bad (good reuse the uniforms that belonged cut the bill down to $2,740… my keeping in touch grows ever smaller. does not apply here) portion of to members that graduated or So why don’t we have college probably out of frustration. the fuss and the bewilderment is left. Several senators did not want reunions? Great, big social parties where Before the amended amount everybody who has ever graduated from because the constitution is still to fund the uniforms as a one- was approved (under the that university is invited and can see what vague. I’ve mentioned it repeatedly time cost because it meant clubs dangerous assumption that all of their classmates have been up to. in the past and many of the could come back over and over Dean Rosenblum would fund Sounds like a perfect place to catch up, senators and the Executive Board again asking for uniform funds. the rest) Keever made an chat, show off your success, or make eyes have complained about it, but no Lalwani made an interesting interesting comment. He said at the person you never had the guts to ask one has decided to rally up support analogy; she compared uniforms that he was sure that if each out in biology lab. to make amendments to that to high school graduation caps club came with separate bills Of course, it also sounds expensive, annoyingly confounded document. and gowns. She said that the but what do I know? for $2,500, both would have I am not too clear about the whole caps and gowns are not returned Honestly, I haven’t the faintest clue been approved. Th at is most how alumni are found, chosen and invited amendment process (I haven’t or reused are like uniforms and likely true. to homecoming, and if someone would like picked up a copy of the constitution so the club members should pay Th e point is that there to clue me in I would be most appreciative in a while) but I’m pretty sure it’s for them. Th e reps said they were are still unresolved issues with (maybe it’s whoever is most likely to donate not a life-ending ordeal. planning on using the uniforms the vague constitution that to the institution). But equally as honestly, One of the stipulations that the for three upcoming events but need to be amended. Before I think I would rather hang out with my old SGA has down pat is the amount the amended bill was killed. And the SGA even hopes to run classmates and compare cute pictures of our of funding club’s receive for DJs its corpse could not be brought like a well-greased machine, kids than hang out with a bunch of other at their events. Th e Caribbean back from the dead. the constitution needs to be alumni I don’t know and wonder whether Student Association brought a bill A Conference Bill by Psi the greenery in the room is rented. more explicit so that varying for a Heaven and Hell Party, and Chi and the Psychology Club I’m obviously not much of a party interpretations do not hinder animal. in it they requested funds for their for $5,040 proved to be an the legislative processes. So not to diss homecoming, but I own DJ. Th e SGA typically suggests interesting, or at least annoying, Seriously, I do not know how think when I’m an alumnus I’d like to chill renting DJs from Radio X, but one. Th e discussion was way too many times I have said that. out at my Alma Mater in a somewhat more they will also allot $15 per hour, long to be included in its entirety casual atmosphere. the rate for Radio X. Th is means so I will break it down into several

Sincerely, Alisha VanHoose 14 The Current February 5, 2007

Get together with the NSU Community for a free day of food and fun around Gold Circle Lake! Email [email protected] or visit www.sald.nova.edu/communityfest/index.html for more information NSU On The Scene: “What do you think of The Rock coming to campus?”

Bull Bullock Rishi Shah Danielle Padgett Janet Joseph Criminal Justice Business Biology (with Mandeep Kaur, r.) Junior Sophomore Freshman Biology Washington, DC Alexandria, VA Sarasota, FL Sophomore Pembroke Pines, FL It doesn’t do nothin’ for I think that’s awesome. I think it’s pretty me. It probably could interesting– I’m planning It’s going to bring a lot of be inspirational too, on going. publicity to school, but depending on what he’s they should have gotten talking about, like how he somebody with more got where he was. substance. I don’t know what kind of message he’s going to give to students.

Jiyoon Won Billie Prisby Abir Rahma Branden McKinney Biology Biology Biology Business Administration Junior Senior Freshman Sophomore Weston, FL Coral Springs, FL East Meadow, NY Ft. Lauderdale, FL

He’s welcome ‘cause he’s It’s The Rock man! He’s a I think that’s pretty cool. I think it’s pretty cool. hot. Florida boy, we love The He’s somebody we’ve Rock. probbly seen growing up on TV and movies and stuff like that. It’s cool they’re bringing celebrities like that in to talk to us.