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Meet Delight, NSU’s newest club for Find out which yoga is Here’s why you should be The UC isn’t Halloween Horror Nights,

P. 5 Christian women P. 7 “your” yoga P. 9 reading“Watchmen” P. 10 please stop NSU gains preliminary accreditation for By: Christina McLaughlin Opinions Editor new M.D. program

On Oct. 10, Nova Southeastern University experiences to use research and formulate integrated community that provides students administration gained preliminary accreditation hypotheses on managing the care of patients in with better health care information than to welcome their inaugural class of 50 students a flipped classroom arrangement with a faculty anybody else,” said Vieweg. for the 2018 academic year in the new Doctorate member’s guidance. The college will focus on guidance and of Medicine (M.D.) program in the College of Students in this program will have many education in the classroom as well as help Allopathic Medicine. interdisciplinary opportunities since the college students make connections that can be used for This accreditation process was guided by has partnered with Karolinska Institute in the future. They will offer match counseling so the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (Stockholm, Sweden), the Hospital Corporation students can explore options for their residency. (LCME), that accredits M.D. programs in the of America (HCA) East Florida, NSU’s Cell Students will enter clinical rotations halfway U.S. and Canada. NSU has now joined the ranks Therapy Institute and newly opened Center through their second year of medical school, of seven other M.D. programs in Florida and for Collaborative Research. This is all a part providing additional real-world training during will be one of 148 M.D. programs in the United of the complex and diversified curriculum the their four-year program. States. school has put forth. The students have multiple “Currently, we have 14 hospitals but the According to President Hanbury, “The opportunities to make real world connections predominate hospitals tend to be centered more accreditation decision is a transformational here in the United States and internationally, in in South Florida where they have established moment in the history of NSU which brings some cases. residency programs. To have the doctor and the the university another step closer toward “That’s the beauty of NSU, we have all of resident as both the educator and the mentor is NSU’s Vision 2020 and its goal of becoming these resources at our disposal,” Vieweg said. very powerful,”said Vieweg. a nationally recognized, top-tier university of “The students of tomorrow want to have This new program will focus on problem- teaching, research, service and learning.” many influences. They want to learn more based learning centered around cohorts of seven The new college will bring a fresh take than just the procedures. That is what will or eight students. Officials think innovation, on educating future physicians with a unique differentiate the college from other [colleges].” technology and research will provide NSU M.D. curriculum. Instead of a lecture format that HCA will begin construction on a 200- students with an experience that will prepare most M.D. programs might include, the college bed hospital on NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie them to be at their best when they head to will keep class sizes small and make cohort campus which will be used for teaching and residencies and pursue their dreams of becoming and group collaborations the main educational PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM M.OXENHANDLER research purposes with the students in mind. a physician in the future. This inaugural class The goal of the College of Allopathic Medicine will be to format. The curriculum will focus on research, engage students in active learning. Officials believe this hospital will put NSU and classes that follow have to fit a strict set of technology and innovation geared towards the students ahead of the learning curves as they will criteria. future of medicine and health care techniques. Students will learn basic and clinical skills be able to start simulated clinical rotations prior “We want students who like how we teach “The trend of education is going from taught in traditional schools, but they will learn to residency. Not only will the hospital provide and what we teach. This isn’t for everyone. passive to active learning. An active education them in case studies. Each week, students will jobs for the community, it will also become a This is for self-starters, independent thinkers means that you are asking me the questions and be presented with a simulation or real-patient valuable resource to future M.D. students. and people with leadership capabilities,” said I’m guiding you along the way. We don’t spoon symptom diagnostic and will work together “You don’t have to travel. You can form Vieweg. “By being selective we can define the feed you here,” said Johannes Vieweg, founding to come up with a clinical diagnosis and plan relationships with doctors [at HCA] so you can next generation of leaders in medicine.” Dean of the College of Allopathic Medicine. of action. They will learn through real-world have resources on-site. This will become an

NSU receives bronze rating in sustainability efforts By: Jenna Kopec Co-Editor-in-Chief

The Association for the Advancement of their sustainability approach from a holistic science major and Student Sustainability “This was not achievable without the entire Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) perspective across all of the departments in the Coordinator in the Office of Facilities and cooperation of the entire NSU community,” he officially gave NSU a bronze rating in its whole NSU community,” said Seth Mangasarian, Management. “[NSU] is really trying to become said. “One of the main focuses [of the Student Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating director of the Physical Plant. more environmentally friendly in the future.” Sustainability Coordinator position is] to reach System (STARS) Program last week for its In 2016, NSU began working toward raising Knights said that through further across the department and, more importantly, efforts in sustainability. its sustainability after signing the Campus’s Act programming, NSU hopes to raise its bronze to ensure that we are reaching the student body A unique aspect to this rating system is its on Climate Pledge. By employing programs rating to a silver or a gold status. She said that because that’s where as a community we’re transparency. Any one is able to see the points like those that raise recycling and employ they may be able to achieve this through eco- gonna have to come together for any type of given to the university on AASHE’s website green cleaning products, the university has friendly building of the new residence halls and increase in the energy savings and the approach as well as what initiatives the university is made strides to become more environmentally possibly adding a composter. that we’re using.” pursuing. NSU scored the highest in the area of friendly. Mangasarian stressed that further initiatives For more information on the STARS “Campus Engagement.” “Sustainability is basically just doing are under review, but to be expected. He also rating, go to stars.aashe.org/institutions/nova- “The recognition takes a look at how everything that you can to help the environment,” said that students are the most important factor southeastern-university-fl/report/2017-05-08/. NSU is approaching [and] is reviewing said Megan Knights, junior environmental behind sustainability efforts. 2 News FebruaryOctober 17, 201517, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu | nsucurrent.nova.edu

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Today, more than 3,500 homes and businesses Catalonia’s president declared independence Open News Editor [email protected] have been destroyed, causing thousands of on Oct. 11, after signing the declaration in Gabrielle Thompson Features Editor [email protected] people to evacuate. The cause of the fires has Barcelona, which was quickly suspended to allow Diego Galvez Sports Editor [email protected] yet to be determined, and authorities claim for discussions with Madrid. The Spanish prime Jeweliana Register Arts & Entertainment Editor [email protected] that the weather has complicated their fighting minister urged for the immediate clarification efforts. Severe winds worsened the fire on Oct. on any acts deemed disrespectful of Catalonia’s Christina McLaughlin Opinions Editor [email protected] 11. situation. Skylyr Vanderveer Multimedia Manager [email protected] Carli Lutz Chief of Visual Design [email protected] Trump calls NBC fake news Fans protest during national anthem in Hong Sydney Stoneback Visual Design Assistant [email protected] The US president criticized NBC after the Kong network reported that he has plans to increase Hong Kong citizens, worried that Beijing’s Open Business Manager [email protected] the country’s nuclear arsenal by nearly ten influences were becoming too strong in their Kiara Baptiste Distribution Manager [email protected] times. Additionally, BBC reported that White territory, protested on Oct. 11. According to the Clarisse El Khouri Writer [email protected] House representatives also announced their New York Times, fans booed and showed their Madelyn Rinka Writer [email protected] annoyance with NBC for claiming that the middle fingers when the Chinese national anthem Jessica McDonald Writer [email protected] Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called the was played at the Asian Cup qualifier. They also Aldana Foigel Writer [email protected] president “a moron.” After Trump welcomed displayed “Hong Kong Independence” signs Canada’s Prime Minister to Washington, he during other sporting events. The protests go Adam DeRoss Writer [email protected] commented on the NBC allegations, stating against Chinese law that forbids any disrespectful Miguel Gonzalez Writer [email protected] that “With all of the fake news coming out behavior during the anthem. Claire Lutkewitte Faculty Adviser [email protected] of NBC and the networks, at what point is it Michelle Manley Adviser [email protected] appropriate to challenge their license?” His Military flies bombers, tension grows between statement suggesting NBC’s broadcast license the U.S. and North Korea be challenged caused a number of journalists The U.S. military flew two strategic bombers The Current serves Nova Southeastern University from its location in Room to question President Trump’s commitment to over the Korean Peninsula on Oct. 11, causing 310 of the Student Affairs Building. The Current is NSU’s established vehicle the First Amendment. tension between the two countries. According to for student reporting, opinion and the arts. All community members are invited to contribute. USA Today, two American aircrafts were on a Spanish Prime Minister pressures Catalan training mission with “military allies from Japan Editorials, commentaries and advertisements in this publication reflect the opinions leader for clarification on independence and South Korea.” This mission demonstrated of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University or its officials, The Current staff or other advertisers. The Current will not publish unsigned declaration the alliance between the three countries and their letters except under special circumstances at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief. According to BBC, Spanish prime commitment to protect the Indo-Asia-Pacific area. The Current reserves the right to edit. minister Mariano Rajoy fears that the country’s North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, claimed he Contributing writers must not be directly involved with their coverage. 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SGA works to help relief efforts for Puerto Rico By: Jeweliana Register Arts & Entertainment Editor

Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria have little harder for the university to say no.” left Puerto Rico devastated. The U.S. territory These senators are passionate about has been impacted in a multitude of ways, helping out fellow Sharks. The pair mentioned including loss of power and limited supplies and that even if the request for housing is denied, the people of Puerto Rico are still working to “I think the most crucial part of this is raising awareness. We can’t there are still many things that can be done to get life back to normal. With this in mind, NSU change something if we don’t know that there is a need for change. offer relief. So, what can students do to support Undergraduate Student Government Senator So, raising awareness and really helping people to understand the this movement, other than showing their support Zaidi Fearon is working to pass legislation severity of what is going on there and the idea that we are capable through surveys? that can help with relief efforts. With classes “enough to help them enough with the little bit that we can give.” “I think the most crucial part of this is at the NSU Puerto Rico regional campus still raising awareness. We can’t change something canceled, USGA aims to find a way to help get - Zaidi Fearon, if we don’t know that there is a need for change. these students back into the classroom. Undergraduate Student Government Senator So, raising awareness and really helping people “NSU values community and that is a to understand the severity of what is going on part of our community. This is something that there and the idea that we are capable enough to I feel should resonate with a lot of people and help them enough with the little bit that we can hopefully they will see it the way I do,” said give,” Fearon said. “I want people to understand Fearon. that helping Puerto Rico isn’t out of reach. All it USGA is looking to make a difference in takes is time if you can’t give money, and using some way, whether it be through working with While the legislation has not been presented heavily, please fill them out. Not only fill them your voice because it really matters. I think the university to offer these students housing or in front of the senate yet, Fearon talked about the out but also share them with students who aren’t when we show them support, it gives them relief through tuition reduction and payment plans. importance of student support for this project. as involved but go to this campus,” Lopez said. to know that they are not alone in this.” Fearon discussed the possibility of fundraising Alex Lopez, USGA president, also explained “Survey (results) are in the numbers. If you’re The legislation is supposed to be presented efforts that would provide funds to get the how students can get involved in this process. telling me that a large number of the student to the USGA meeting on Wednesday Oct. 18. students to Fort Lauderdale to resume courses “The main thing is that if students see us body believes in an initiative, it kinda makes it a here. with these surveys, which we will be pushing October 17, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu News 3

NSU and Patel Family Foundation send relief efforts Romer Ocanto, chair of CDM’s department of NSU celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month to Puerto Rico Pediatric Dentistry receives honor The Office of International Affairs, Latin Following the devastation in Puerto Rico caused Last month, Romer Ocanto, chair of the CDM American Student Association and the Office of Career by Hurricane Maria, the NSU community and the Patel Department of Pediatric Dentistry was awarded a Development have collectively organized an event Family Foundation partnered to deliver more than 2,500 certificate of presentation for the best poster at the scheduled for Oct. 24 in celebration of Hispanic Heritage pounds of supplies to the island nation. With the loan International Conference on Dentistry and Oral Health Month. Students are invited to join in the festivities for of the Patels’ plane, goods such as batteries, water, in Valencia, Spain. Beginning in 2007, Ocanto has free food, games and dancing from 12 to 1:30 p.m. room flashlights and canned foods were delivered to NSU’s raised more than $8,058,231 toward improving dental 309 in the Mailman-Hollywood Building. Visit nova. Puerto Rico campus. Students and faculty who wish to care access to children with Special Health Care Needs joinhandshake.com or call 954-262-7201 to RSVP for donate to the program may email [email protected]. (SHCN). the event.

Call for homecoming court applications HPD begins dinner service NBC6 to visit NSU for College Week Students are invited to submit their applications As of Oct. 9, the HPD Cafe in the Health On Oct. 17, NBC6 will be reporting live from on Oct. 20 for the 2017-2018 homecoming court. Professional Division began to serve dinner as requested the Don Taft University Center from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in Applications must be submitted via Orgsync and the by the student body. The dinner service runs from celebration of “College Week.” NSU students are invited application window will close on Oct. 27. For more 5 to 7 p.m. and is being offered on a trial basis. Visit to join Razor, the NSU Sharkettes as well as friends and information, students can email Emmie Swegle at dineoncampus.com/nova for more details. colleagues to show their Shark pride with original signs [email protected]. and through their Shark gear. For more information, visit sharkfins.nova.edu/college-week-with-nbc6. 4 Features October 17, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu

By: Clarisse El Khouri The UN does what? Contributing Writer

Just as violent conflicts continued in Syria, involved in peacekeeping missions, humanitarian What are the criticisms? Myanmar’s Rohingya minority fled persecution aid, promoting a version of international human “The UN has grown in Much of the criticism toward the to neighboring Bangladesh and hurricanes rights, and probably most importantly, providing importance since its founding, organization lies in the influence of the Security ravaged through the Caribbean islands, I found a forum for nations to discuss issues of pressing and today is involved in Council and its controversial veto power. Others myself at home writing a seven-page essay global concern.” peacekeeping missions, undermine its legitimacy as they look at the summarizing the foundations of the United humanitarian aid, promoting a UN’s historical inability to provide humanitarian Nations. Through my research for the paper and What does it do? version of international human intervention in genocides, ethnic cleansing and conversations with my parents and colleagues, As a major inter-governmental organization, rights, and probably most debilitating wars. However, does much fault lie I realized that the functions of the UN are still the United Nations has many functions. Jessica importantly, providing a forum within the organization or the member states unclear to many. Faieta, assistant secretary-general and UNDP for nations to discuss issues of themselves? Faieta called attention to the fact director for Latin America and the Caribbean, pressing global concern.” that “the UN cannot solve anything if members Why does it exist? said the organization has two sides. For one, do not reach an agreement on impending issues Before we get to the basic anatomy of such it serves as a convening organization where - G. Nelson Bass, professor of facing Syria, for example.” The UN ultimately a massive organization, it may serve us well to countries come together to form a consensus on international relations in the functions when member states are able to settle understand, more or less, why it was formed. key issues such as climate change, human rights, Department of History and disputes on pressing global concerns facing History classes have always taught us that as environmental laws, etc. It is also a technical Political Science humanity. the League of Nations failed, the United Nations organization with specialized agencies, funds rose victoriously to represent countries around and programs that work on specific matters It’s likely that the UN won’t go anywhere the world. However, many textbooks fail to necessary for dire circumstances facing some hospitals and roads. anytime soon, which may be a good thing. As mention its underlying framework: European countries. Bass pointed out, the world could use a way to nations sought to regain their stronghold The creation of such agencies ensure Who is involved? come together and fix its problems. around the world after World War II debilitated the UN’s effectiveness in situations that need Whatever the issue may be, the UN marks “Given humans’ predilection, at the their powers. Like many things in life, the immediate response, such as disaster-relief. its presence in 193 nations. Its Security Council moment, to cloak ourselves in nationalism, organization slowly strayed from the true Faieta is directly involved in supporting small permanently houses five global powers: the the UN provides a forum where humanity can intentions of its architects. islands in the Caribbean as they recover from United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, meet as equals to discuss our common future,” G. Nelson Bass, professor of international damaging hurricanes. As part of her work, she France and China. Meanwhile, the other 188 said Bass, “and offers a way to overcome the relations in the Department of History and directs and provides logistics for those who recognized member states form part of the imaginary barriers that separate us.” Political Science, said “The UN has grown in seek food, water and shelter while cooperating General Assembly with two observers: the importance since its founding, and today is with non-governmental organizations to repair Vatican and Palestine.

By: Jessica McDonald Combating stress Contributing Writer

Jessica is an NSU doctoral student in you can move forward. Do you have too much calories. If you’re constantly thinking about the navigate your situation. the Clinical Psychology Program at NSU. She on your plate? Do you need to let go of some problem without giving yourself a break, there currently works as a writing tutor at the Tutoring responsibilities? Do you need to bring in a friend are free apps like Headspace and Worry Watch Does your lifestyle contribute to the and Testing Center. or a mentor to help you with a class project? Are that are designed to help calm, relax or distract stress you are experiencing? Are you stressed you experiencing conflict with your roommate you, depending on your preference. out about your grades because you miss While stress can certainly light a fire under and need to figure out how to address it? homework and exam deadlines? us to accomplish a task, it is never good to No, it’s not: All you can do is take things What type of stress are you experiencing? Do you rely on coffee or energy drinks to experience excessive stress. For college students, one day at a time and try to do things to make Is it social? Talk to people you trust to get keep you awake, increasing the impact of stress stress — and all that comes with it — is a huge yourself feel better or take your mind off of the some new perspectives on what you’re facing. on your body? Do you procrastinate and leave factor in academic success. Several studies issue until it is resolved. This is where knowing They could provide insight on how to handle the all of your obligations and commitments for the demonstrate how stress impacts concentration, how you react to stress is important. If you feel issue. last minute so you don’t have enough time to get focus and our ability to retain information. stress in your body, notice how it shows up. If your work done? Consider curbing these habits Ultimately, these symptoms impact your test- your muscles are tense and your feel tight all the Is it academic? Use your resources. to reduce stress. taking abilities, your writing performance and time, try yoga or get a massage. If your sleep Your professors, supplemental instructors, your time management skills.Here are some sycle changes, you can either increase your upperclassmen, friends and so on are not Some of the best ways to learn how to things to think about while you’re figuring out exercise regimen to tire yourself out or find a way ornamental. Talk to them about your concerns. handle stress and stressful life events start with what you need to do to be on top of your game: to be more social to avoid sleeping too much. If If they can’t help you, they can at least point you figuring out what is stressing you out and how you feel stress more in your mind and it changes in the right direction. it affects you. Once you identify the sources Is the stressor within your control? your mood, there are activities that can help you of your stress and what you feel and look like Yes, it is: Think about the issue itself channel your negative energy into something Is it health-related? Trust your physical when you are stressed, you can go into problem- for a moment and ask yourself what specific positive. If you’re angry, take a kickboxing and mental health care providers to support solving mode. details of the issue need to be resolved before class to get out your frustration and burn some you and give you whatever tools you need to

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By: Madelyn Rinka Winding down after midterms Contributing Writer

Whether you’re a seasoned senior or a studying and taking your midterms, there’s no really spare a lot of time for being social outside just a few things that may need boosting after a fledgling freshman, midterms can be pretty shame it treating yourself. Maybe you want to of study groups. After everything is handed in, long week of exams. stressful. Here are some tips on how to wind get your nails done, buy something that would ask your group to hang out. It’s important to down after acing your tests. make you happy or go to a place that keeps be social and have fun, especially after a lot of Be mindful popping up on everyone’s Instagram pages. stress. Plan a fun outing, go out to dinner, watch Lastly, be aware of yourself and how you Catch up on sleep You don’t have to break the bank; something a movie or just enjoy the company of your feel. Don’t dwell on what you could’ve done or This one may seem obvious, but it’s even as simple as going for a walk around a nature friends. Spending time with your pals is a great what you should’ve studied, but resolve yourself more important after exams. If you’re guilty of preserve or having a picnic can be rejuvenating. way to relax and enjoy yourself. to prepare more next time. It’s not worth your late-night, caffeine-fueled cramming, you’re “I always go to the beach,” said energy to dwell on your performance or how you probably going to feel a little under the weather. neuroscience major Shelbylayn Montilla. “We’re Burn off your stress think you did; rather try conversing with your With heightened stress causing a weakened lucky enough to be only about 20 minutes away. Physical health can be just as important as professor to get their advice for improvement. immune response and a lack of sleep, midterms That’s how I kind of reset my life.” mental health. With the RecWell offering a wide Overall, it’s important to take care of yourself. are just a cold waiting to happen. Once all is said Whatever it is that will make you happy: go variety of activities to partake in, there’s sure to If you’re feeling a little more blue than normal, and done, hit the hay a little early. Turn your ahead and do it; you deserve it. be something for everyone. even after tests have passed, don’t hesitate to phone off and maybe skip that party; you need “I usually take classes like yoga, or reach out and talk about it. your sleep to stay healthy. Spend time with friends spinning or zumba,” said sophomore speech It’s no secret that between tests, cramming language pathology major Angela Merlino. Do something for yourself and writing papers, you’re lucky if you get in Exercising can lead to increased After all the hard work you’ve put into enough time to eat and sleep. Midterms don’t confidence, focus and self-esteem, which are

By: Michaela Greer Royal Pig Pub Co-Editor-in-Chief

NSU is a unique and lively campus, but that bacon, cheddar-jalapeno grits and mixed fruit doesn’t mean that Sharks can’t band together with a honey ricotta topping. Feeling especially and take an afternoon to explore the South hungry? Order their Womlette that’s paired with Florida area — even if that just means finding a cornbread waffles and maple syrup. Perhaps quaint place to study. you’re wanting to enjoy all of the spice the season has to offer, minus the pumpkin. The Midterm exams can definitely take a toll on Royal Pig Pub has a Gingerbread Bacon Waffle your mind, body and eating habits. After a week Sandwich with a sunny side up egg that will filled with caffeine, energy drinks and junk food, chase any residual midterm blues away. Then it’s only expected that students will want to “pig- chase your scrumptious meal down with a cup out” on a hearty celebratory meal. The Royal Pig of their in-house nitro coffee. Pub is one place that can satisfy those cravings. Whatever you decide to order will have Las Olas Boulevard is typically bustling PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM M. GREER your tastebuds singing with joy so I’d suggest A trip to the Royal Pig Pub isn’t complete without an order of with activity, so seekers of this gem will need to the almond lace basket filled with raspberry sorbet, assorted arriving hungry and prepared for a culinary keep a keen eye out for it since it occupies a suite berries, crushed almonds and lavender sprigs. adventure. Consider taking a friend because the space and looks a little like a storefront from the portions are quite substantial. If you decide to outside with its signature logo emblazoned on avert their eyes from items like the RPP Bacon eat it all, I highly doubt that anyone would blame the door frame. Once inside, guests can choose Mac & Cheese which boasts three different you. to sit at one of the tall, leather-covered booths types of cheese. Instead, those who are eating or on a wooden high chair at the bar with an on the healthier side can opt for the Pan Seared Royal Pig Pub unobstructed view of whatever game is on Organic Scottish Salmon or the Petite Prime Rib 350 E. Las Olas Blvd. TV. On an exceptionally nice day, visitors can Tenderloin with a side of their choice. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 choose to dine al-fresco, allowing them to take If weekend brunches are more your style, $$ in the activity on the street. the Royal Pig Pub’s breakfast-lunch-crossover Monday - Thursday from 11-12 a.m. The menu offers something for everyone, menu will not disappoint. Try their Royal Friday and Saturday from 11-2 a.m. though diners who count calories may want to American Breakfast that comes with two eggs, Sunday from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

By: Gabrielle Thompson Club Spotlight: Delight Ministries Features Editor

As one of the newest organizations on become a well-known organization on campus. campus, Delight Ministries is open to all college For those interested, Delight will be hosting women who are hoping to grow or strengthen a kickoff party on Oct. 18 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in their faith. NSU’s chapter is one of over 100 Commons 123. The kickoff party is a great way chapters in the United States. Delight’s mission to get to know more about Delight Ministries statement, according to their official website, is and what their plans are for the year. Snacks “to invite college women into a Christ-centered and beverages, such as cotton candy and pink community that fosters vulnerability and lemonade, will be provided. transforms stories.” “Basically, the kickoff party is just going NSU Delight President, Hannah Farley, to be an introduction to Delight, who we are, a sophomore finance and marketing double what we’re going to do and just a little social get major, explained that Delight is a women’s bible together to get to know everyone,” said Farley. study group based on sisterhood. The Delight Delight will also be holding weekly Bible community is focused on serving, learning studies on Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. and doing life together, all while growing their “Any [woman] who is interested, thinks relationship with God. PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM H. FARLEY they might be interested or isn’t really sure, NSU Delight Ministries is focused on strengthening their faith and supporting each other through college and life. “I describe it as similar to a sorority, but should either come find me or one of our focused on Christ and studying the bible,” leadership members, come to our kickoff party Farley said. “It’s a welcoming community for organization to NSU’s campus after seeing an out about Delight on Instagram and I thought it or email us,” said Farley. girls who want to foster their relationship with Instagram post from Delight. would be cool to bring it here,” said Farley. You can contact NSU Delight by emailing God and find friends who have the same ideas “Last year I was a freshman, and I hadn’t Farley looks forward to Delight becoming Hannah Farley at [email protected] or by and beliefs that they do.” really heard of many Christian clubs on campus, a strong community of women who want to following the organization on Instagram at @ Farley came up with the idea to bring the especially not women-focused ones. I found help NSU. She hopes that, in time, Delight will delight_nova. 6 Sports October 17, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu

Baseball is dying, but why?

By: Christina McLaughlin Opinions Editor

Baseball was once considered same level of diversity as baseball might have constant action with little to no break periods. membership fee of $30 for fans 14 and younger. America’s favorite pastime, but times have represented during the 70s. Most millennials Baseball doesn’t have that, which might be why This way they can get special perks such as free changed and compared to other sports leagues, and young adults today enjoy the diversity and people are starting to lose interest. tickets, memorabilia and other fan favorites to some consider baseball outdated. A typical inclusiveness of other sports, such as basketball, Baseball players also don’t have the same keep the interest in the sport and keep them baseball game has many perks such as ballpark soccer or football, that baseball tends to lack celebrity status as other professional athletes. coming back. This may help the current problem food, “kiss cams” and lively music to keep today. Time magazine considered baseball to be Many baseball players have a more hometown, but in the long run, it might make the situation people entertained. Even though baseball the “whitest and least diverse sport.” This might approachable quality than other athletes and worse. might be taking a bit of a backseat in the sports be true, but don’t forget, we might not be where tend not to live scandalous or lavish lifestyles. Ballparks are hiking up the prices on tickets world, it should not become obsolete. Baseball we are today in terms of acceptance of other Most players don’t have recognizable qualities for batting practices and general in-season and has a rich history in American culture and as cultures in our daily life if baseball hadn’t taken unless they are involved in the community and postseason games. Decent seat prices have risen many can remember, it opened up the world to the wheel. push themselves to a celebrity status like Derek in recent years, making it difficult to enjoy the new cultures and ideas during the civil rights Baseball is considered a “thinking man’s Jeter has. game. You might not have the budget to fit a movement and even immigrants in general. game,” involving a lot of strategy, rules and In general, baseball relies on the interest baseball game into your roster of activities, Jackie Robinson, Lou Polli and numerous other carefully considered decisions which tend to of children in the sport to bring up the next especially if you weren’t that interested in the diverse players have changed the dynamic of take some time. In today’s age of fast-paced generation, but there are less and less little game to begin with. society just because in the 60s, baseball was video games and action sequences, most young league teams and a general interest of children Baseball is a sport that is rooted in history considered the nation’s pastime and if baseball people don’t exactly find a profound interest in in the sport. ESPN’s Sports Poll found 18 and family entertainment. But now, it’s become can be inclusive, so should we. things that require hours of concentration with percent of 12-17-year-old Americans describe the sport of America’s past and that doesn’t With the title of America’s pastime no only short bursts of self-gratification. The most themselves as baseball fans. Over the past 12 interest younger generations. The MLB, and longer applicable, it’s time to look into reasons common complaint is the length of an average years, the number of kids participating in Little baseball in general, have a long way before they why. The demographics of viewers and fans of game. The games usually last about three hours League Baseball has dropped, causing many can end up back on top. Maybe taking some baseball has not changed much over the past and can have many lulls in between turnovers, towns to create multi-city teams. Most baseball small steps like waiving fees, lowering ticket few decades. A demographic study on the 2013 pitching changes and preparation of the players. clubs have tried to keep the interest of kids by prices and shortening the duration of the game season of Major League Baseball showed that This makes the game extremely tedious. Most lowering or even making memberships to the might peak the interest of the public again. fans are 70 percent male, 83 percent white and 50 popular American sports, like football or fan rewards programs free like the Red Sox percent ages 55 and up. That doesn’t scream the basketball, center around high-intensity and program, “Kids Nation,” which took away their

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MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY WOMEN’S ROWING Mike Pence walks out of Colts game Joel Embiid and 79ers reach $148 Vice President Mike Pence attended a million five-year extension deal @ Sunshine State Conference vs. 24th Head of the Charles football game between the Indianapolis According to ESPN, 79ers center Joel Championship Oct. 21 - 22 Colts and the San Francisco 49ers at Embiid made a deal for a five-year Oct. 17 I 8 a.m. Boston, Mass. the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis $146.5 million extension. The Kansas Boca Raton, Fla. on Oct. 8. However, he left in protest of player has already appeared in 31 the 49ers who knelt during the national games since the 79ers chose him as WOMEN’S SOCCER anthem. He then took to Twitter to the No. 3 pick in the 2014 draft. ESPN express the motives behind his actions reported that this exception allows MEN’S SOCCER vs. Eckerd in which he stated that he would “… Embiid “to earn a higher percentage of Oct. 21 I 7 p.m. not dignify any event that disrespects the salary cap — potentially millions of @ Tampa St. Petersburg, Fla. our soldiers, our flag or our national dollars more — if he meets criteria over Oct. 17 I 6 p.m. anthem.” According to The Guardian, the course of the deal” which includes Tampa, Fla. Pence flew to Indiana from Las Vegas, winning the Defensive Player of the Year then to Los Angeles, after protesting the or MVP, and making All-NBA teams. In vs. Ave Maria WOMEN’S SWIMMING kneeling protest. Many people raised that case, Embiid could make as much Oct. 19 I 6 p.m. concerns that Pence utilized taxpayers’ as $178 million. However, the team has NSU Soccer Complex @ D2 Showcase money to make a statement. These a “salary-cap protection,” so if Embiid Oct. 20 - 21 speculations were made after learning suffers another serious injury as the one vs. Eckerd Melbourne, Fla. that President Trump requested that he sustained with his feet and back in Oct. 21 I 7 p.m. Pence leave any games where the years prior, Philadelphia has the option NSU Soccer Complex players kneeled in protest. to release him from his contract.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Jemele Hill suspended for two Miami Dolphins players agree with weeks over NFL tweets new policy regarding the National MEN’S SWIMMING @ Tampa ESPN announced through a statement Anthem Oct. 20 I 7 p.m. that reporter Jemele Hill will be The Miami Dolphins’ new policy that vs. Tusculum Tampa, Fla. suspended for two weeks because of states that players will stand during @ D2 Showcase her tweets aimed at Dallas Cowboys the national anthem or stay inside Oct. 20 - 21 @ Florida Southern owner Jerry Jones accusing him of the locker room or tunnel has been Melbourne, Fla. Oct. 21 I 4 p.m. making players, especially black well received by Dolphins players. Lakeland, Fla. ones, choose a side in the ongoing According to Michael Thomas, Dolphins NFL protests. This suspension comes safety, this new policy will leave no weeks after Hill was involved in another room for ambiguity. “Now players WOMEN’S CROSS controversy surrounding tweets in which aren’t wondering, ‘OK, who is going COUNTRY she called President Trump a “white to do what?’ or what not,” Thomas supremacist.” Many took to Twitter said. “That’s the team rule. Respect @ Sunshine State Conference to express their outrage over ESPN’s it.” Michael Thomas, along with Julius Championship decision to suspend her. Thomas and Kenny Stills, knelt during Oct. 21 I 8 a.m. the anthem two weeks ago and stayed Boca Raton, Fla. in the tunnel Oct. 8. October 17, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Sports 7

Don’t knock yoga until you try them all

By: Aldana Foigel Contributing Writer

About five years ago, I decided to take Here are some brief descriptions of each class, Hatha Yoga, a class offered every Sunday my first yoga class. At first, I did not feel too according to Gordon: from 9 to 10 a.m., is more of a stationary-style excited about it, but my mother convinced me to Yoga Stretch is a good opportunity if you yoga class. Poses in this class tend to be very go so I gave it a shot. I must admit that the first are looking to gain flexibility and enjoy an hour static. However, according to Gordon, yoga few classes were boring, but after two weeks of relaxation at the same time. This class often teachers can tweak their classes based on what I started loving it. There are multiple kinds of attracts beginners and athletes and is offered on they want to teach and based on their students. yoga and a seemingly infinite list from which Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 Medical conditions are an important factor you can choose your favorite, or favorites. p.m. to keep in mind for anyone who wishes to try Yoga is not just a way to exercise, it is Yoga Flow “connects from pose to pose a new exercise or sport. Gordon insists that also considered a lifestyle. According to the to pose” as the name suggests. This class is a it would be a good idea for those who have Yoga Alliance, the largest nonprofit association constant transition from one pose to another, sustained any injuries in the past to approach in the yoga community, “Yoga is a system, not focusing on movement and breath. Yoga Flow the instructor and explain their condition. The of beliefs, but of techniques and guidance for is available on Thursdays and Fridays from 6:45 instructor might recommend certain poses enriched living.” to 7:45 p.m. during a yoga class for you to do, or those to Yoga welcomes all kind of students: PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM T. RICHARDS Zenergy Yoga, a title created by Gordon, avoid. Do not hesitate to communicate with the Yoga, for many, is considered more than just a way to whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or exercise — it’s a lifestyle. is thought of as a stretch class for the first 30 instructor, especially if it is your first time in advanced yogi, you are free to choose the minutes. “We stretch primary the lower back, their class. toughness level you prefer. and advanced. As the instructor, you would have which tends to be tight in the morning,” Gordon Although you might already have a yoga Marilyn Gordon, a yoga instructor at to assume you have all levels and you need to said. Then, for the remaining 30 minutes, this class that you completely love, it is always NSU, explained that students shouldn’t worry teach to all levels,” said Gordon. “Even if it is class becomes more of a Yoga Flow class, which fun and exciting to try new classes with new about choosing the wrong class for their level your first time in a yoga class, you should not tends to have an invigorating effect on people. instructors. If you are unsure about trying yoga, of expertise because there is something for be afraid to take part since classes at NSU are Zenergy Yoga is a perfect example of how yoga I suggest that you give it at least one try. Who everyone in each class. adapted for any student.” teachers can give yoga classes their personal knows, you might find your next favorite hobby “Here at the university, we don’t really NSU offers four different kinds of yoga, touch, and is offered from 6:15 to 7:15 a.m. on in a yoga class. have classes labeled as beginner, intermediate from Monday through Sunday, at various times. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Bestun Mohammed

By: Jeweliana Register Arts & Entertainment Editor

Bestun Mohammed is a graduate student interesting because you get to learn something try to get in my own zone as quickly as possible pursuing his MBA in finance and a men’s soccer new about all types of cultures and languages to stay concentrated and focused on my own team member. In 2016, Mohammed led the across the nations. The dynamic when it comes tasks.” team in goals. On Oct. 4, Mohammed scored to a social life outside of the locker room and the game-winning goal in the 84th minute of off the field is really good as well. We are able What is your favorite part of being a part of the game against Barry, securing a 1-0 win over to connect really well. All the credit goes to our the soccer team at NSU? Barry University. coach because he has picked a handful of really “Considering that I am from abroad, joining great players on and off the field.” a group like the soccer team means having a Where are you from and what brought you second family. Being a part of a family like that to Nova Southeastern University? You led the team in goals last season and is really positive, for me at least.” “I am originally from Norway. I came to scored last Wednesday’s game-winning goal. NSU because when I had the chat with the head Do you have any secrets? What are your plans after graduation? coach, he had a very interesting philosophy. He “The only secret is that I have really good “I haven’t decided everything yet, but I was starting to build the program and play soccer PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM D. HENDRICKS teammates and a really good coaching staff who will definitely be working. I am going to try to Bestun Mohammed said that his success on the soccer field just the way I like. Also, the campus looked is part of a healthy team dynamic and good coaching staff. provide all the material we need to prepare well play soccer on the side if possible. Of course the incredibly beautiful in pictures. [NSU] also has for a game.” optimal dream would be to go pro, but for the so many international students, so the [diversity] How would you describe the men’s soccer time being I am looking at jobs both here and is really huge, which is really a positive thing for team dynamic? Do you have any special training methods? abroad back home.” me. That made the process of choosing my next “Like I said before, [NSU] is a really “I like to listen to music. I like to juggle a university very simple.” diverse school and so is the soccer team. We bit with the ball as well… Besides the normal have players from all around the world. It’s really things on the field, I really don’t do much else. I

Men’s golf Women’s golf Men’s soccer Women’s soccer The Sharks went to the Golfrank The women’s golf team also The men’s soccer team played The women’s soccer team played Invitational on Oct. 9 where the travelled to the Golfrank Invitational against Palm Beach Atlantic in West against Palm Beach Atlantic at the men’s golf team finished fifth overall on Oct. 9 where they finished in the Palm Beach on Oct. 11. Despite NSU Soccer Complex on Oct. 11. in the tournament. Freshman Toma top three of 13 teams. Freshman Jack Howard’s three saves, the The Sharks came out victorious with Millet tied for seventh in his second Sofia Garcia Austt tied for ninth Sharks were defeated in a 0-4 a 2-0 victory raising their ranking career tournament. overall. game. to No. 9. Monica Orteu scored one goal while Jordan Lentz made three saves. 8 Arts & Entertainment October 17, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu

By: Jeweliana Register Spook with simplicity this Halloween Arts & Entertainment Editor

It’s almost Halloween, and with that comes the elaborate costume parties and spooky campus activities. If you are not looking to purchase a costume, or you just need to throw together a simple look for an event, check out these makeup looks that will be sure to turn heads.

(Pop)ular art If you are a fan of comics, this makeup PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM J. REGISTER PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM J. REGISTER Pop Art offers the ability to experiment with color and Embrace your inner deer with this fun look. is for you. For this look, you’ll need black and textures. white face paint or eyeliner, as well as a red lipstick and brightly colored eyeshadow of your choice. Starting with the eyes, fill your entire lid with the color of your choice, then outline it in black liner or paint. Finish off the eyes by drawing dramatic lashes on or adding falsies. Moving onto brows, overdraw your brows with the black liner in the shape of your preference. Then, contour your nose, cheekbones, jawline and collarbone with the black paint or liner by using straight and curved lines. Finish off the PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM J. REGISTER Add some pop to your mermaid look by incorporating glitter look by dotting white dots over your face a few PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM J. REGISTER PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM J. REGISTER and rhinestones. Perfect your cat eye and pop on a red lip to complete this The perfect makeup look for a simple, all-black Halloween centimeters apart. fierce look. costume.

Oh deer! Smitten kitten line. You can amplify your look by adding false I’d rather be a mermaid Bambi meets modern day Halloween. For Whether you love cats or are just looking lashes, glitter lids or a fun lipstick. Adulting is hard — I’d much rather be a this look, you’ll want to fill in your eyebrows for a chance to show off a fierce cat-eye wing, mermaid. Embrace your inner sea creature with with brown powder, then contour your nose with this costume idea may be for you. You can Spooky spiders a few ocean tones, fishnet stockings, highlighter the tan powder, connecting it to your brows. achieve this look with items that are probably If you are looking for a quick and easy and rhinestones. For this look, grab fishnet Create a deer nose by painting the tip of your already in your makeup bag: black eyeliner and costume, consider this fun spider eye look. Start stockings and spread it out over your face. Dust nose black with eyeliner. Give yourself two neutral eyeshadows. Start off by elongating your with black eyeliner and begin drawing lines blue, green and purple eyeshadow over the net to wings, bringing the inner corner wing out. Fill in eye with a wing. Make your eye shape more cat- from the corner of your eyes until you have a create the scale-like effect. Create a sea-inspired the space under the eye with white liner to give like by drawing a line out past your inner corner web shape. Then, draw a straight line off of the eye look using similar colors and pop on some the illusion of a larger eye. Next, contour your towards your nose. Fill in the space with white lower lash line, and draw the body of the spider, lashes for added drama. Dust glitter over the cheekbones and paint a few white spots onto liner or shadow. Then, fill in your nose with followed by six little legs. To take your design lashes for an extra pop. Apply a pearly pink your cheeks. Finish off the look with mascara black liner and create whiskers on your cheeks. to the next level, add some glitter to the web and highlighter to your cheekbones and any other and a nude lipstick. Fill in your top lip with black liner as well, to your spider. spot where the sun would naturally hit your face, connecting it to your nose by drawing a black and pop on rhinestones and glitter as you see fit.

By: Jenna Kopec #Noregrets: Why I love the iPhone 8 Co-Editor-in-Chief

If you’re an android-user, this article is stunning creations with just the click of a button. more vibrant whether you’re watching video, probably going to make you angry. But, if I never realized how aesthetic my backyard was browsing the web or reading on an app. The you’re an avid and loyal Apple-user like I am, until I bought this phone. The live photo feature screen’s also designed to adjust itself based on you won’t mind me saying that the iPhone 8 is also lets you see movement in the photographs the lighting of your environment. probably the best phone that I’ve ever had. Cue by holding the image, a feature I’ve seen some eye-rolls, I know — but it’s true. Not only is it people use on the 7. The one downside beautiful, but it’s camera quality, battery life and Still, Apple has a funny way of adding software capabilities are out of this world. Battery life new “features” to its devices and then charging Keep in mind, I upgraded from a 16 GB With the iPhone 6, I was constantly aware of customers more for it. Remember when they got iPhone 6, so the differences are a little more where my charger was so that I could resuscitate rid of the headphone jack and you could buy dramatic for me than they might be for those my phone at any moment that it chose to die. wireless earbuds for around the same price as a who currently hold the iPhone 7s. Either way, This worry has fallen to the wayside with the kidney? The iPhone 8 not only carried on that here are the highlights of the phone that I’ve PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM J. KOPEC upgrade. I’m constantly opening and re-opening tradition, but added the option for a wireless A photo of Kopec’s backyard taken with her new iPhone 8. experienced so far: Can you say HD? my phone to check emails, send snaps, use social charger, which costs around an extra $60. Living media or text my friends, and even then I have at on a college budget, I can’t tell you much about Design Camera quality least a 30 percent battery by the time I get home it other than that. My guess is that it works about This is the first phone that Apple has made Any iPhone user knows that Apple at the end of the day. just as well as any other wireless charger and it’s with a glass front and back, with a more durable produces the best cameras for mobile devices. not quite a necessity. product than ever before. And it’s stunning. But the iPhone 8 brings quality to a whole other Screen colors According to Apple, the glass is supposed to be level. Can you say HD? This 12 MP camera is Apple also promised and delivered on the All in all, the iPhone 8 has been a more resistant to breaks, water damage and dust, but the nicest that the company has ever released viewing experience on the iPhone by adding than satisfying purchase in the short amount of honestly I was sold just by looking at it. on an iPhone and can also shoot video in 1080p features like True Tone Display and Wide Color time that I’ve had it. Sorry, android advocates, HD. Which means you’ll be able to create some Display, making colors on the phone look but I’m never switching sides. October 17, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Arts & Entertainment 9

By: Adam DeRoss Contributing Writer “Neo Wax Bloom” by Iglooghost

Irish electronic music producer Seamus “Zen Champ” is a more conventionally methodically stuttering percussion with the thin, Malliagh, better known by his moniker structured cut that features all of the components airy vocals of Cuushe. Malliagh really displays Iglooghost, is steadily shaping up to be a you would expect in the typical banger of today’s his penchant for surprising his listeners with the breakout star in the experimental electronic electronic music scene: a melodic and rhythmic amount of variety and complexity he can fit into scene. Malliagh debuted in 2014 with his intro that builds suspense for a big drop that then a single five-minute track. Just when it seems “Treetunnels” EP on Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder melts into a more consistent pattern to conclude. like the track is over, Malliagh brings it back record label alongside titans of the industry like However, the way Malliagh manipulates from complete silence with a fresh, jittery drum Mr. Oizo, TOKiMONSTA and Flying Lotus these staple structural components on the fill that textures the whole cut very nicely and himself. In just four short years, Malliagh has cut is literally breathtaking. The introduction makes it impossible to get the full experience built up a sizable discography with four more uses bright and playful xylophone riffs and from just a single listen. EP’s and the recent release of his first full- breathy vocal chants to invite the listener in Closing thoughts length record, “Neo Wax Bloom,” on Sept. 29. before upping the tempo significantly and then Iglooghost is a producer that understands The record is a marvel of a project from both bringing the whole thing to a screeching halt what it means to be unique and innovative a technical perspective as well as an innovative before dropping into the meat of the track. The while still incorporating the tried and true one. It is an aggressive, textured and complex PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM A. DEROSS drop itself is layered with glitchy synths and conventions of the genre. “Neo Wax Bloom” is a Iglooghost’s “Neo Wax Bloom” is unique and innovative. experience that rarely dips below 150 BPM. The relentless drums with a surprise electric guitar breathtaking experience from start to finish that entire record is masterfully mixed and each song bass with quirky, cartoon-like sound effects and fill that ties the whole thing together. A return never lets itself become stale. With only one full flows into the next perfectly with no delay or any rhythmic saxophone fills. In any other context, of the hyper speed xylophone from the intro is record release under his belt, Seamus Malliagh indication that the track has changed. taking all these sounds and throwing them paired with deep booming bass that leads the tail is already shaping up to become a unique and into the blender together probably would not end of the track until its abrupt end, almost like enigmatic producer. “Neo Wax Bloom” is a top Best cuts yield the best results. However, Malliagh does the finale to a fireworks show. contender for the best electronic project of 2017. “Solar Blade” is a magnificent cut from not sacrifice melodic structure and rhythmic “Infinite Mint” featuring Japanese pop the first half of the record that fully delivers integrity for overkill on the quirkiness. The cut singer Cuushe lives up to its name. As the only Other great cuts everything that fans of Iglooghost have come features clearly defined patterns and breakdowns track on the album that has any semblance Peanut Choker; Super Ink Burst; White to expect from one of his featured singles. It that reveal new components of their complex of chill, “Infinite Mint” is a long-lasting and Gum; God Grid mixes impossibly fast percussion and booming layers with each new listen. refreshing cut that blends thick syrupy bass and

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Bruno Mars Oct. 18 | 8 p.m. By: Nicole Chavannes Alan Moore’s “Watchmen” @ American Airlines Arena Copy Editor

Writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons Tarzan the Stage Musical worked together to create “Watchmen,” a graphic Oct. 19 | 7:30 p.m. novel that broke conventions and stereotypes @ Broward Center for the when it was published in 1986. Carla Gugino, Performing Arts who starred in its 2009 film adaptation as Sally Jupiter (or the original Silk Spectre), went so far as to call it “the Citizen Kane of graphic novels.” Halsey It was the first of its kind to win a Hugo Award in Oct. 21 | 7 p.m. 1988, as critics rarely regarded graphic novels as @ BB&T Center “literature” back in the day. Now, “Watchmen” is largely considered a classic and a recommended read even for those who have never read comics. Snow White & the Seven While the film has its critics, especially Dwarfs those who are unfamiliar with its source material, Oct. 23 | 10 a.m. the novel itself is a work of pure genius. In terms @ Broward Center for the of the plot, it stands the test of time — in fact, Performing Arts it’s eerily relevant today, as it takes place in an alternative reality 1985 in which the tension PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM N. CHAVANNES Alan Moore’s graphic novel “Watchmen” is a recommended read even for those who have never opened a comic book. between the U.S. and Russia is at an all-time The Weeknd high and World War III is imminent. Superheroes Oct 24. | 7:30 p.m. exist as well but not in the same sense as plot, which is symbolic of one of the character’s it interesting, as well: the characters are flawed, @ American Airlines Arena more mainstream DC comics. Moore’s novel journey — though I won’t say whose. It also often depicting extremes and sometimes abusing realistically explores its characters’ ambitions has excerpts from a memoir, academic papers, their power. They make the reader question what and the implications of being a superhero. It newspaper articles illustrating opposite views of morality is and who decides what it is, eliciting asks uncomfortable questions like what it takes the political spectrum, letters between characters the question, “Who watches the Watchmen?” to be a hero and what compels someone to don and magazine articles that all move the plot Though I tried to absorb every detail in my a costume and fight crime in the dark, as well as along and reveal more about the characters and first reading of this book, it contains so much explores the effects of doing that for an extended their motivations. content and symbolism, both in the writing and period of time. The ease with which Moore uses those the artwork, that I know I’ll have to re-read it The storytelling is compelling, as the story devices to tell the story fluidly, though several times over in the future just to be able shifts back and forth between the ‘60s, ‘70s and nonlinearly, is mind-boggling, to say the least. to say I sorta kinda understand it. Though that ‘80s, and explores several different perspectives. His ability to transform his writing not only notion might seem daunting, I think truly good Through its shifting perspectives, it also between mediums but between characters is literature allows you to read it over and over explores mediums to express them. The novel part of what makes the novel so interesting to again and find new meaning in it every time. includes a fictional comic interlaced within the read. The unconventionality of the novel makes 10 Opinions October 17, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu

By: Gabrielle Thompson Halloween in the UC needs to change Features Editor

NSU has truly done a good job keeping can’t necessarily avoid the UC. If you live on and unsafe. When I really have to think about That way, the people who love Halloween and up the holiday spirit on campus, especially campus and you want to eat dinner, you will if I want to eat dinner for the night or skip out want to be scared can still have fun, but those during Halloween. With the haunted house in have to go to the UC. If you’re walking back to so I don’t have to be put in that position, it’s a who aren’t into scary things can go about their Commons Residence Hall, there is no shortage the residence halls or to the commuter lot by the problem. You would never force somebody business in peace. of fun and spooky events. However, there is one Student Affairs Building, you would probably afraid of heights to go skydiving, so I don’t think I feel like I’m not the only one who avoids Halloween event that crosses the line. Having walk through the UC too. The UC is always it’s appropriate to put students in the same type the UC like the plague when I know this is going people dress up as clowns, put on crazy makeup, busy no matter what time of day it is and it’s of situation. on. I’m not saying to completely get rid of it, walk on stilts and come running up to you in the probably on everyone’s route to and from class. Another flaw I see in the event is that there just revamp it to make it more student friendly. UC is not okay. It isn’t easily avoidable. isn’t really a good way to tell the people dressed As long as students have a choice to participate As with all scary things, there should be an For some people, including myself, it’s up to leave you alone. The only way you can tell or skip out, it’s fine by me. I just never want to option to either put yourself in the situation or not fun or exciting to have to walk by people them “no” is when they’re already coming up to have to be in an uncomfortable position like that avoid it. I think the Commons haunted house is dressed up in terrifying costumes just to go get you, and by then it’s kind of too late. If there was on my own college campus. the perfect example of that. You can participate a sandwich from Subway. It gets even worse some sort of signal or red card that you could if you choose, but you can stay away if you when they approach you or follow you outside. carry around that let the people know to stay don’t like to be scared. But in this case, you Honestly, it makes me feel trapped, panicked away, maybe people would feel more at ease. You don’t have to drink just because you’re in college

By: Miguel Gonzalez Contributing Writer

In the United States drinking before hands. The second group involves those with NSU alert voice changes due to you’re 21 years old is illegal, but many college inexplicable tolerance or that are aware of students drink before that age. Many people how much they can take, while the third group student interest think it is something inevitable with the parties probably doesn’t know their limits yet. The last By: Christina McLaughlin and social events in college. There are many group knows how to have fun without having Opinions Editor students who want to go to college just for the any liquor throughout the night. experiences and parties involved. However, not College students should be old enough NSU has a fantastic alert system put in After days of dispute in the cutting room every college student has the same mindset. to know what their body and mind can handle place to warn students about occurrences such floor of the advisory board, it has been decided There’s plenty of students going out to parties and they should be aware of the consequences as lightning strikes from impending storms and that Lewis Black, comedian and actor known and other social events that don’t drink alcohol. of drinking. Nevertheless, if it is simply for general emergency alerts, but some students as “Anger” in the recent Disney movie “Inside There are cases where students feel something students do not like, they shouldn’t want change. Out,” will be the new voice of the emergency pressured by others to drink, mostly because feel pressured to do it. Students should be Stacy Speakeasy, a member of the Voice of alert system beginning in the spring. they want to be recognized and accepted by themselves and enjoy college in their own way, the People club, said, “The siri-like voice of the “It will take some time for Lewis Black to others and they figure if they do it, they’ll fit because at the end of it, students are the ones alert system is too jaded-sounding and overall come into the studio to record his voice due to in. Many times, these are the students who living their lives and paying for their education. fuzzy. We want something lively to let us know time constraints in his schedule,” said Strayngr. consume too much alcohol and end up in They should get the most out of it while making when we have an emergency. Someone with a “He only agreed to be the new voice if he could unfortunate accidents, potentially leading to smart decisions they can be happy with. little ‘umph’ in their voice is what we need.” write his own lines which has become a bit of a hospitalization or worse. Drinking alcoholic beverages makes people Speakeasy and her club have petitioned problem.” Alcoholic beverages are certainly not for vulnerable to the world; therefore, students for this change since early September and the One of Black’s current lines for the fire everybody; not everyone can tolerate them and have to learn how to drink it responsibly and advisory board of Recorded Voice at NSU alarms is, “ Congratulations kid, you burnt your not everyone likes them. At college parties, legally and know when it is time to say “no finally budged. Jacob Strayngr, head advisor pizza! Now we have to evacuate! Great job there’s roughly four types of people: those that more for me.” of Recorded Voice, held an anonymous ballot smarty-pants!” are sober because they’re designated drivers, for the new alert system voice on Oct. 6 with a Strayngr and his team are working with those who are still partying with a cup in their variety of responses including: Jack Nicholson, Black to make his lines more instructional and hands at the end of the night, those who spend baby talk, goats screaming and Sir Patrick in turn, make evacuations and other emergency the last hours of the night in the bathroom and Stewart. broadcasts simple and easy to understand. those that are partying without a cup in their

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