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The Student-Run Newspaper of Nova Southeastern University • January 24, 2017 | Vol. 27, Issue 17 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Sharks: Mental health is eSports are real sports Lessons from “The Alchemist” American students need to important adapt P. 5 P. 7 P. 8 P. 11 By: Li Cohen Locals unite in Miami women’s march The Jan. 21 Women’s March on Washington inequality we are facing, then we can prevent fueled many people, including some NSU further damage and find solutions for a better students, to attend a sister march in Miami. future, together.” For those living in South Florida, Miami South Florida’s march was only one out became the epicenter of advocating. More of the more than 600 that occurred around the than 10,000 men, women and children rallied world. People in South Korea, France and South at Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, many of them Africa were some of the many participating holding signs and shouting statements of policies countries, fueling more than 2 million marchers believed to need change. The attendance filled and creating the biggest march in U.S. history. the amphitheater to capacity, causing marchers Mendu explained this global unification to congregate on — and eventually shut down gave her hope, as the presidential inauguration — Biscayne Bay Boulevard and I-95. made the upcoming years seem bleak. Haley Tract, freshman international studies “Now it’s clear to me that the American major, attended the march because of her people will not take the violation of our civil political intrigue and passion for advocating. rights without a fight,” she said. She believes that progressive policies focus on While the march made ‘herstory’—a term more than women’s rights, but also healthcare, PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM L. COHEN women around the world coined as the new higher education, immigration and the voices of Participants in the women’s march in Miami on Jan. 21. era of history—the Women’s March national the minorities. leaders plan to continue advocating with their “If I believe I can make change, I will was built upon the rights of women, immigrants, discriminated against, and I wanted to show that organization. The plan consists of 10 actions positively make that impact no matter what the LGBT+ community, and the environment. I will not sit back and let hatred spread through for the first 100 days, starting the day after the somebody tells me,” she said. “Being able to Some expressed this with a speech, some our country.” march. The first action is writing a postcard to attend the sister walk is not only historically presented poetry and others performed with Ujala Ahmed, senior finance major, said senators about concerning issues, and following significant, but one of the most influential music, but all had one focus—to inspire others she was inspired to attend the rally because actions will be released throughout the 100 days. moments of my life. Walking next to thousands to fight for equality. of people unifying together to work against People can subscribe to be alerted when these of people who are there to support the same Meghna Mendu, junior biology major, also President Donald Trump’s mockery of various actions are announced. cause as me is invaluable, and I will carry that attended the march. She said she was always populations. She explained that while the “This [march] was just the beginning, just moment with me for the rest of my life.” passionate about women’s rights and was deeply feminist movement fights for equal pay and the trailer, but I personally hope that this changes Many of the people at the Miami rally grieved and shocked by the outcome of the reproductive rights, it also fights for social the hearts of those in political power and allows showed the same sentiment. Approximately 20 presidential election. This time, she wanted to issues, such as the challenges facing the LGBT them to gain perspective,” Ahmed said. “I want organization advocates, including Congressman go out and make a difference by being a part of community, religious freedom, immigration to see progress.” Ted Deutch, actress Lyneise Rachelle, Miami the resistance. issues, environment sustainability and more. Those interested in participating in Beach Commissioners Kristen Rosen Gonzalez “I never knew so much fear and divide was “We came together to stand up for ourselves these tasks or learning more about the and Ken Russell and multiple organization in our country,” she said. “Even though I am a and for anyone else whose rights are being movement can find more information at leaders, spoke at the event, each asking for a call colored woman, I also know many people who threatened,” she said. “If we unite and create a womensmarch.com/100. to action. The empowerment of these individuals fit into the different categories that are being strong fighting force for all the injustices and By: Rachael Hirstein SAS springs into service @RachaelHirstein The Office of Student Leadership and past few spring break trips. Civic Engagement (SLCE) and their sub-group Mariah Knowles, sophomore finance Sharks and Service (SAS) are partnering with major, student office manager of SLCE and Youth Rebuilding New Orleans (YRNO) to host student site leader for SAS, said that the spring a spring break trip to New Orleans, LA from break trip has occurred for over five years. March 5-11. This trip is impactful, not only for the The trip’s purpose is to help the community community, but also for the students who with continuous disaster restoration in the area. participate. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina infiltrated New “The larger impact on the university that Orleans, leaving damage everywhere. Homes both the spring break trip and other SAS trips and businesses were destroyed and the city’s as a whole provide is a sense of community,” inhabitants were left to pick up the pieces. Knowles said. “Students get to meet to new This trip will give students the opportunity people, build relationships and get the experience to take part in rebuilding what was lost 11 years to serve the community.” ago. Maynard discussed how the trips allow Schae Maynard, senior environmental students to learn more about each other, about science major and SAS site leader, discussed how the people from the community in need and the restoration would benefit the community. about themselves. “Even though it’s been 10 plus years since “By meeting new people, you get different Hurricane Katrina hit that area, there’s still a perspectives,” she said. “Taking all of that away PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM M. KNOWLES PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM M. KNOWLES 2016 SAS spring break trip participants help repair a house. The participants of the 2016 SAS spring break trip. lot that needs to be done,” she said. “We will from what you learn from each individual, you be building homes, refurbishing homes and could understand where you fit in, and it opens leaders, according to Maynard. However, all be found at nova.edu/springbreaksas. The restoring homes with the idea that they will be up your mind to different possibilities. And no students are welcome to register. registration deadline is Feb. 13. sold to teachers at discount prices because we matter what your life goal is, there is always an The cost of the trip is $285, but the cost is For more information, contact Liz want the teachers to come back to the area to opportunity to help somebody, even in a small split into two payments. A $100 deposit is due Mazorowicz at [email protected] or call 954- educate the youth.” way.” during the online registration, and the remaining 262-7195. Disaster restoration in New Orleans has Ten to 11 students generally attend, along $185 is due before the trip begins. been the SLCE office’s main focus during the with five or six graduate assistants and site The registration form for the trip can 2 News JanuaryFebruary 24, 17, 2017 2015 | |nsucurrent.nova.edu nsucurrent.nova.edu NEWS ANCHOR Stay up to date with world events. NEWS BRIEFS 3301 College Avenue NSU names arena after Rick Case Student Affairs Building, Room 310 Shooting at MLK Day Parade in Miami On Jan. 19, NSU officially named the arena, located Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796 According to the Washington Post, a Martin in the Don Taft University Center, after community nsucurrent.nova.edu Luther King Jr. Day celebration in Miami took leader and automobile dealer, Rick Case. Rita and Rick a violent turn on Jan. 16, when gunfire erupted Case gifted NSU with a scholarship endowment as NEWSROOM BUSINESS & ADVERTISING at a crowded outdoor festival honoring the civil part of the university’s first comprehensive fundraising Phone: (954) 262-8455 Phone: (954) 262-8461 rights leader, injuring eight people, including campaign, Realizing Potential, according to an NSU Fax: (954) 262-8456 Fax: (954) 262-8456 five juveniles, authorities said. The shooting took press release. The campaign’s goal is to raise $250 [email protected] [email protected] place at Martin Luther King Jr.

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