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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. 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Community Fest Jacqueline Lytle Co Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Community Fest will be held on Feb. 11 from 12-4 Nicole Chavannes Copy Editor [email protected] Obama shortens sentence of Chelsea p.m. at the NSU Gold Circle Lake. All students, faculty, Manning staff and their families are invited. Some festivities will Rachael Hirstein News Editor [email protected] According to Time Magazine, former include inflatables, a petting zoo, face painting, balloon Jenna Kopec Features Editor [email protected] President Barack Obama shortened the prison artist and caricaturists. For more information, please Open Sports Editor [email protected] sentence of Chelsea Manning, the former U.S. visit, nova.edu/communityfest. 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The avalanche appears to have been Center and the Parker Building, in front of the Library. Emily Tasca Writer [email protected] triggered by a series of earthquakes that hit the The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For Jeweliana Register Writer [email protected] area. Six people have been rescued so far, and more information, contact the SOURCE office at 954- Celina Mahabir Writer [email protected] rescue operations are still going on. 262-7548 or [email protected]. Melanie Chapilliquen Writer [email protected] Marlene Gumbert Writer [email protected] Girl Throws Dog from Blue Heron Bridge Applications open for SEA Board A girl was seen throwing a dog off the Student Events and Activities (SEA) Board is Nikki Chasteen Writer [email protected] Blue Heron bridge in Riviera beach on Jan. 18. currently accepting applications to become part of their Kerrigan McVicker Writer [email protected] According to the Sun-Sentinel, the girl said that team for the 2017-2018 school year. 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By: Grace Ducanis iShark makes learning mobile @GraceDucanis

iShark Mobile, an NSU app that provides framework, according to Drew. He said users with information and updates on the that although many students and faculty are university, has gained a new feature called requesting new features, like connections to SharkLearn Lite that integrates with Blackboard library databases and JobX, not every system and WebSTAR to allow students to view course currently has what the team needs to display it assignments, a course directory, their tuition properly in the app. account balances and holds on their account. “We’re really trying to focus on getting The iShark app, which is a free platform information in its rawest form so that we can developed by the Office of Innovation and manipulate it and show it in the most visually Information Technology, also provides appealing, user-friendly way,” Drew explained. information on campus dining, athletics, the “If we can’t do that, then I’m more apt to back Shark Shuttle, RecWell and emergency contacts. off of [the proposed feature] until we can.” James Drew, director of information and According to Drew and Nieves, the app is innovation architecture, leads a team that works updated about every three months, and students on the design of the app. The new features are can expect to see new features in the app additions to the version of the app that was throughout the year. redesigned almost a year ago. He said that the “We’re trying to make it the best it can PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM G. DUCANIS iShark app is meant to be a centralized hub for The iShark app now integrates with BlackBoard to allow students to view course assignments and grades. possibly be,” Drew said. “We’re really trying not everything mobile. to bloat it up with a bunch of stuff and be a little “[The iShark app] is our jumping-off point projects like the recent iShark updates, the team “It was very disjointed,” Nieves said. more selective about what goes in there.” to start to aggregate things together,” he said. talks to NSU students, faculty and staff. “Every single module within that app had The app is available for free on the App “Just like SharkLink is supposed to tie all of Angel Nieves, senior director of software a different look and would function very Store and Google Play. For more information those core services that we have at the university development, said that the new versions of differently from one module to another. So that’s about the app, visit nova.edu/ishark/ and to give together. That’s kind of the intention behind the app were designed because there was no why we got this framework…so we could have a feedback on the app, email mobilehelp@nova. iShark.” consistency in the way the app looked and consistent feel and functionality.” edu. According to Drew, when developing new functioned. The new features are built onto the

By: Rachael Hirstein PVA performs “3&10: Across the Pond” @RachaelHirstein

On Jan. 27, NSU’s Performing and Visual She explained that the dances are both cohesive “Certainly, at the beginning, the biggest Arts, PVA, is hosting the “3&10: Across the and separate. thing we dealt with was technology because… Pond” dance performance from 3-4 p.m. in “In general, there are moments when the we would lose sound, we would lose video, we the PVA theatre located on the first floor of the dancers in Florida and the dancers in England would lose both, it would come back, and this University Center. are dancing at the same time, so it looks like was very frustrating,” Kahlich said. “Each year Luke Kahlich, adjunct professor in the one cohesive unit,” she said. “There are also it has gotten better, and not having to worry so Department of Performing and Visual Arts, was much about the technology at this point, we co-creator of this performance and explained the could go back, put more work and pay more significance of “3&10.” attention to the choreography.” “My colleague in Liverpool, Dr. Pauline The distance and time barriers added extra Brooks, she and I have been doing these telematic challenges when it came to choreographing international choreography performances, and the dances, and Nicholson mentioned that this is the tenth year,” Kahlich said. “This is PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM L. KAHLICH being in the performance was just as unique Rehearsal “Distant Voices” from previous performances. where the ‘10’ came from, and three years ago an experience as it is to watch because of these we met up and started working with musicians dancers 3,000 miles away on the other side challenges. in Edinburgh so that we have musicians in the screen,” he said. “You’re challenging the “It was interesting to work with people Scotland and dancers in England and Florida. audience to put the work together. They also from different time zones [because] for us it That’s where the ‘3’ comes from.” have more choices of what to look at and when.” PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM L. KAHLICH was 10 a.m. for rehearsals but for them it was 3 Rehearsal of “The Handsome Moon” for the “3&10: Across the Kahlich also mentioned that the The type of dance will be modern Pond” performance. o’clock in the afternoon,” she said. performances are both live and virtual for contemporary, just like previous years, and will All are welcome to the “3&10: Across the viewers here and “across the pond.” include two reconstructed works, two short times when dancers will come from off screen Pond” performance, and it is free to attend. For “Each of the live audiences see the live musical interludes from the musicians and a to look as if they are jumping from Florida into more information, contact NSU’s College of performers, then they see the [same] live new work. Liverpool.” Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at 954- performers virtually on the screen, plus the Brittany Nicholson, senior dance major, According to Kahlich, technology played 262-8000. participated in the performance two years ago. a huge part in the making of this performance.

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job market. South Florida’s job market isn’t as necessarily need to work for the hospitality opportunities may be a better fit in terms of By: Emilio Lorenzo and Emily Tasca easily definable as a more traditional market or marketing portion of the company. You values and other factors that contribute to their such as the finance field in New York City or might work in the finance department, human wellbeing. Emilio Lorenzo is the assistant director of the technology industry in Silicon Valley. While resources or supply chain management. This To leverage this weakness within the career advisement in NSU’s Office of Career there are some industry areas that still need to helps to highlight that South Florida’s diverse technology field, an up-and-coming industry Development. He understands the importance grow, there are others that South Florida is economy sometimes provides opportunities in has emerged in South Florida which combines of helping students reach their career goals considered one of the strongest markets in. certain industries in non-traditional ways. one of the strongest markets, healthcare, with and works with all students, including Considering the melting pot that When it comes to healthcare, South one area that needs more growth, technology. undergraduate, graduate and professional level is South Florida, diversity is a part of our Florida is filled with not only strong reputable Considering that healthcare relies so heavily students, to achieve their professional goals. everyday life and an active component within hospitals and healthcare facilities, but also many on technology, which is not something that any industry. This diversity has helped establish of the top academic medical programs in the will change in the near future, the opportunities Emily Tasca is a member of the career strong relationships with a multitude of Latin country, including those at NSU. This not only for technology jobs within healthcare settings advisement team in NSU’s Office of Career American businesses and overall markets. One provides a multitude of clinical opportunities, is only going to increase exponentially. At the Development. She works with current students of these is the entertainment industry. Everyone but it also provides opportunities in other areas end of the day, all new graduates and young and alumni at the undergraduate, graduate and knows that if you want to be a movie star in the of healthcare, including healthcare support or professionals have various components that professional levels. United States, you go to Hollywood, California. administrative roles. they value in their career and will take into For Latin America, that hub is in South Florida. Just like an individual must understand their consideration when determining the area in Have you ever heard the phrase “brain Companies like Telemundo and Univision have strengths and uncover strategies to leverage their which they plan to work and live, as well as the drain?” No, it’s not an alien experiment on your helped establish this brand for the area which, weaknesses, South Florida must find avenues setting they would like to work in. If you hear mind. The term can be defined as “smart, young if looked at from a big-picture perspective, to combat the brain drain in industries such of a brain drain happening in a certain industry professionals graduating with their degree in has created a brain drain on its own, as many as technology. Over the last few years, South or geographic area, it’s important to look at all one geographic area and then leaving to work individuals from other parts of the U.S. or Florida has dramatically increased the amount the factors to really see what is going on. South elsewhere.” The “drain” refers to the transfer of the world come to South Florida to establish of available positions within this area. However, Florida has areas of strength, and areas that can talent and knowledge from one area to another. themselves in this type of career. there is still much room for improvement and grow, but ultimately brain drain is a global issue. Brain drain is an issue affecting many areas Outside of entertainment, agriculture, many of these opportunities may not be similar Every industry has its own road to success, today, one of which is the South Florida region, hospitality and healthcare are other key areas to those found in a Silicon Valley start-up. Some and it is up to you to navigate these waters but to understand this problem fully we must influencing South Florida’s economy that can be individuals decide that they want to specialize in strategically. Do not be thrown off by generic look at it from a variety of perspectives. considered strengths. Hospitality is the “bread a certain area within their industry which is not phrases that indicate a lack of job opportunities It can be easy to generalize when and butter” of South Florida; the area will applicable to the area they live in, so they leave within a certain area. Instead, do your own discussing brain drain. You might hear people always attract a large number of tourists based for a new city. This, however, does not mean a research to find where you would fit best. say “South Florida isn’t the best place for young on the location and weather. However, it has brain drain is happening. Although technology Uncover nontraditional avenues to reach your professionals.” South Florida is a much different also created job opportunities for local residents opportunities here in South Florida may look career goals. area than the Midwest or Northeast, however, in a variety of job functions. For example, if different, they nonetheless provide a great way it does have its benefits and a very diversified you work for Carnival Cruise Lines, you don’t to make a living. For many, these technology

By: Rachael Hirstein Give some, save some

With the Big Red Bus parked outside potential donor is 5 feet or taller, being at least communication major, has donated blood in Red Bus is also stationed outside the DeSantis DeSantis so often, it’s hard not to think about 17 years old or 16 with a parent’s permission. the past with the Red Cross and enjoyed her building multiple times a week looking for donating blood. But what does it really mean Someone that does not meet the requirements experience. donors throughout the day. to do so? Organizations like the Red Cross and will not be allowed to donate due to safety and “I did not know much about donating blood To donate through the Red Cross, go OneBlood allow nearly anyone to help save liability concerns. prior to doing it,” she said. “My experience with to redcrossblood.org/donating-blood or call lives just by donating a few pints of blood. According to the Red Cross and OneBlood, donating blood was great; they made me feel 305-644-1200 for their Miami location at 335 According to the Red Cross, someone in the whole blood donations can be made six times a comfortable, calm and at ease. Donating blood SW 27th Avenue. The hours of operation are United States needs blood every two seconds. year, with 56 days in between each donation. makes me feel great because I know that there Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but This stresses the importance of donating blood; Power Red donations, which entail donating two are people in the world who need it, and I’m they are closed on weekends and holidays. however, there are precautions and requirements units of red blood cells during a single donation, helping those in need.” To donate through OneBlood, go to when it comes to donating. while getting plasma and platelets returned, Rewards can come out of donating blood oneblood.org/donate-now/ or call 954-378- When preparing to give blood, there is a require 16 weeks in between each donation. as well. The Big Red Bus gives out free movie 1188 for the Hollywood Donor Center at 3615 screening form that potential donors must fill out Donating blood can save the lives of those tickets to those who donate, and the Red Cross Hollywood Boulevard. to see if they are eligible to donate. in need of blood transfusions, like those in gives out gift certificates on certain days. Both OneBlood and the Red Cross have surgery or victims of automobile accidents. It’s simple to schedule an appointment requirements, such as weighing 110 pounds if the Alyssa Yarbough, sophomore at either the Red Cross or OneBlood. The Big

Places to ‘gill’ out: Jimmie’s Chocolates and Café 47

By: Jacqueline Lytle any chocolate cravings. break with friends or studying for a huge exam. NSU is a unique and lively campus, but that However, the real star of the show, is its Serving lunch and dinner, plus satisfying all- doesn’t mean that Sharks can’t band together spacious patio. Partially enclosed by large trees day sweet tooth’s, this spot is sure to be a new and take an afternoon to explore the South and full plants, several tables and a small furnace favorite. Florida area — even if that just means finding a make up the patio, giving patrons an off-street quaint place to study. view and surprisingly quiet atmosphere. The Jimmie’s Chocolates and Café 47 Fifteen minutes from campus, students can comfortable, calming setting makes it perfect for 148 N Federal Hwy (US-1) Dania Beach, FL find a relaxing place to sip some coffee, chat hanging with friends or studying, while sipping 33004, $2-$22 with friends and complete assignments. on coffee and nibbling on a sweet treat. PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM J. LYTLE Heading into Dania Beach, you’ll notice a The chocolate shop and café serve various Jimmie’s Chocolates and Café 47 offers a tranquil spot for Chocolate Shop students. small café, a hidden gem, surrounded by luscious coffee options, with specialty coffees having Open Monday through Thursday from 11 trees and lined with tiny lights. A parking lot big a hint of Jimmie’s chocolate in them, like Appetizers like the Petite Blue Corn Nachos a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 enough for three cars will welcome you, as you the chocolate caramel or chocolate coconut will hold you over until sandwiches and salads a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. enter Jimmie’s Chocolates and Café 47. cappuccinos. Each comes with a few chocolate- like the PoBoy Tropicale and Latino Salad Just around back, you’ll find more parking, covered espresso beans. Desserts offered change fill you up. Café 47 offers a variety of house Café and the entrance to Jimmie’s yummy chocolate regularly, but you can’t go wrong with the specialties and entrees as well, such as Braised Lunch is served Tuesday through Saturday shop, full of assorted chocolate delights. chocolate, strawberry and banana-filled crepe. and Shredded Pork Shoulder. from noon to 3 p.m.. Dinner is offered from 5:30 Treats like chocolate covered strawberries, The café also serves an assortment of Jimmie’s Chocolates and Café 47 is great to 10 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday; 5:30 to truffles and chocolate turtles will satisfy Caribbean-inspired lunch and dinner items. no matter the occasion, whether it be taking a 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

January 24, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Features 5 Hear it from your peers: Mental health is important By: Jeweliana Register

According to the National Alliance on Elizaveta Shmakova, sophomore “I think it’s pretty easy to ignore your in society, and you feel like you need to be busy Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adults experience mental biology major from Russia, shared her mental health just because if you’re really busy, all the time, but you do need time to relax. I illness in a year. That means approximately 43.8 personal experience with mental health and its you don’t focus on yourself, but I think it’s think that should be pushed more,” Parker said. million people go through their days with an importance. really good to sometimes just relax, work out or “It’s like you have to do it all and you have to illness that is most likely invisible to others. “Of course, it’s really important! For do things with your friends that will make you have good grades, but where’s the free time, you If you break your leg, you will probably be example, last year I was overwhelmed with happy,” Warm said. “If you do anything and see know?” placed in a cast for a few weeks to help heal it. my classes. It was really hard, therefore I had improvement, it makes you feel better about At the end of the day, mental health is This cast sends a message to others that you are to take one semester off. I had to go back to yourself and the world around you, so just try to important. It affects so many aspects of a hurt. If you have a cold, your nose is probably Russia. It was hard to maintain my regime, to feel the good in everything.” person’s life, from the way that you react to runny and you may have a nasty cough, both wake up at the same time every day and to do Parker Edwards, a freshman exercise situations to the way that you handle everyday of which send a message to others that you are all the homework, and it really bothered me,” science major, said that instead of stressing over stressors. Mental health is an on-going process. not feeling your best. Other illnesses have “tell- Shmakova said. “It was not physical; physically what needs to get done, focus on yourself every Maintaining good mental health is a great goal tale signs” like an obvious cast or a scratchy I was fine. I slept eight hours, I ate well, I now and then. Your school work is important, to have throughout any time in your life, but it voice, but mental illness does not always have exercised, but mentally, it was really hard for me but that does not mean that your mental health can be ever-changing. What works for you now such clear signs. Some people that have been to keep on track. I think we need to learn how to is not. may not work in the future, and what works for diagnosed with mental illnesses may seem to maintain our mental health and know how to do “I think it’s easy to dive into all of your you may not be right for someone else. Mental be happy, their life may look normal from the it individually.” school work if you’re stressed out. Most people health is such a personal thing. It’s not “one size outside and their overall appearance is probably She explained a few of the things that decide to just go at it and do everything they fits all.” not different than anyone else’s. The problem helped her get back on track and maintain good can to accomplish what they need done, but I The journey to good mental health may be lies here: mental illness does not look like a mental health. think sometimes it’s important to just go to your long and tough at times, but it is so rewarding physical illness, so some people discredit it as “For the last six months, I had to take happy place. Sit in your room, listen to music, go in the end. Monitoring mental health can be a not being a real obstacle. the semester off. I started to do yoga. It really to the beach, just kind of escape from things for daunting task, but luckily Henderson Behavioral Mental health stigmas seem to revolve helped me through meditation. I also became a bit,” Parker said. Health is here to help guide us students that around the idea that people who live with mental closer with my mom, and I started to talk with What can society do to encourage mental may feel overwhelmed. Mental health is not health problems, like anxiety and depression, her about all of my problems, which helps,” health? Parker suggested a shift in expectations. something to neglect, and nothing to be ashamed are not going through real health problems, or Shmakova explained. Instead of focusing so much on success of. that mental health is not very important at all. Stacey Warm, a freshman business professionally, society should be focused on To get in contact or make an appointment According to the Mental Health Commission of administration major, suggests that you know teaching people how to be successful in all with Henderson Behavioral Health, call 954- Western Australia, three out of four people that your limits and focus on your mental health, aspects: professionally, psychologically and 424-6911 or walk into the University Park Plaza have experienced mental health disorders have even when it seems difficult to balance your physically. location at 3538 S. 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Fashion Finatics: Cheap or chic: Why not both?

By: Celina Mahabir

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By: Melanie Chapilliquen Finding Fitness: Pilates

What do a soccer player, gym junkie and to a prior class or who had taken a Pilates class not exceeding their bodies’ capabilities. After he or she did not have a proper form, she would volleyball player all have in common? Friday’s before. Then, she modified her class according instructing the beginners, she would modify demonstrate through example how it should be Pilates Plus class left them in pain the days to the different levels of agility. the same movements to add more resistance for done. In addition to working out, it was a teaching following; sore muscles and the inability to walk The class began with simple breathing intermediate to advanced participants. I, for one, lesson to ensure everyone’s safety. She was very properly due to the fatigue was felt. techniques and soft classical music playing in did everything that was instructed for beginners. attentive and patient with everyone who asked Walking into the Pilates Plus class in the the background. Perez then switched to simple It became easy to follow the stretches, but once questions and needed extra clarification. RecPlex, I felt pretty confident that this was a stretches, such as “the downward dog,” prepping the repetitions increased, my body decided to Taking this class was a great opportunity to class I could take without ending up in pain. the muscles that were about to be used. Little by rebel. My legs could no longer be as straight get out of my comfort zone and push my body After doing strength training and cardio four little, the music became more upbeat and, as a as they once were, and at one point, my legs in a healthy manner. After a stressful first week times a week, I figured that this class would result, the people training in the class began to decided not to hold the position instructed, of class, it was a great way to unwind, but, at the parallel yoga. I was partially correct. This is a get pumped. asking me to pause and then once again readjust same time, challenge myself. Cardio and soccer class similar to yoga in many ways because it Perez is a positive instructor who taught myself. It would have been a lot harder if we had training could not compare to the different focuses on core training and flexibility. The while providing encouraging comments. not had such a positive instructor. muscles that were targeted in the class. I ended major difference, though, is that Pilates Plus When instructing a new stretch, she adjusted As the people in the class did the stretches, up using muscles I didn’t even know could be uses additional tools to add strength resistance her level of difficulty. She would first provide she would walk around the room to advise and used. This year, accept a challenge and hit up made to tone muscles. At the beginning, the an example for the beginners, which allowed give pep-talks to different students. When she Pilates on Fridays at 4:15 p.m. instructor, Lourdes Perez, asked who had been them to target the necessary muscles, while saw that a person ran a risk of injury because SPORTSSHORTS

Men’s basketball Women’s basketball Men’s & women’s swimming The men’s basketball team fell 66-68 The women’s basketball team fell 52-64 against Eckerd on Jan. 18. Gerard Tarin led against Eckerd on Jan. 18. Maria Bardeeva the sharks in scoring with 25 points and ten On Jan. 14, both the men’s and women’s led the sharks in scoring with 11 points. swim team defeated Florida southern. The rebounds. BJ Edwards led in assists with Samantha Logan led with five rebounds, three. men picked up a 150-112 win, while the and Katie Barnard had two assists. women were victorious with 155-107.

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By: Trent Strafaci and brought me along to become a competitive Former Jets rushing back Mark Gastineau swimmer. He was instrumental in starting my battling brain disease What does a girl from Texas do at NSU? career, and he helped improve my style and Mark Gatineau, who played for the Jets in the She swims, of course. times.” ‘80s, said that he is battling serious brain issues Madison Yelle, a junior marine biology that he believes are a result of the concussions major from Mansfield, Texas and a long distance Why did you choose NSU? associated with football, according to ESPN. In freestyle swimmer for the women’s NSU swim “The reason is simple. They recruited me, recent years, research suggests that playing team plans to make water her career. but before that, I had heard good things about the football, particularly at a young age, can Yelle swam during her time at Mansfield program, and when I got here, I really connected contribute to degenerative brain diseases. Legacy High School, and she was regional with the people on the team.” Gastineau said that he does not regret playing champion in the 100-free and 100-breaststroke, football and encourages children to play as long which helped her earn “Outstanding Swimmer” What is the most difficult thing about as they follow safety procedures. her senior year. She also swam for the Mansfield swimming? Aquatic Club team. She came to NSU in 2014 “The most difficult part of swimming is Ashley Wagner wants to talk about head on a swimming scholarship, and in December balancing my time. I have to find time to eat injuries 2016, she earned a spot with the NCAA with after workouts and then getting to class on time Three-time U.S. champion Ashley Wagner provisional qualifying time. is also a challenge.” has revealed after nearly a decade of PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM M. SHATTUCK experiencing them that she used to get skull- Swimmer Madison Yelle won the 1,650 freestyle at the Spartan How did you get into swimming? What do you like to do when you’re not Invitational last year. crushing headaches after hitting her head on “Well, about ten years ago, a community swimming? the ice, according to The Mercury News. The swimming pool opened up in my hometown “I love to bake, and I enjoy going to the figure skater says she has suffered at least 6 in Mansfield, Texas, and I decided to give beach with my friends.” What do you plan to do after your time at concussions from falling on the ice and thinks it swimming a try. And I fell in love with it from NSU? should be talked about more within the sport. the beginning.” What is the biggest accomplishment you “I plan to work in marine biology or have had as a swimmer? oceanography. The fields are directly related to NCAA passes shut down of spring break off- Who is one of the most influential people in “My biggest accomplishment, and one of my major.” campus practices your swimming career ? my proudest moments, had to be swimming NCAA passed a proposal to prohibit off-campus “The one person who has been most a winning time of 16:57.64 at the Spartan It makes sense that Yelle would want practice during a vacation period outside of a influential in my swimming career has tobe Invitational this past December in the 1,650 to work in or around water. Once a swimmer, playing season, according to USA Today. Jim Bob Button. He was my coach in Mansfield freestyle. It was really exciting.” always a swimmer. Harbaugh is expected to make a comment about this because Michigan usually takes spring break trips to practice at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. ON DECK Women’s Men’s Basketball On the Bench: Basketball vs. Palm Beach Atlantic West Palm Beach, Fla. eSports should be respected, and vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Feb. 1 | 7:30 p.m. West Palm Beach, Fla. we shouldn’t be having Feb. 1 | 5:30 p.m. vs. Florida Tech this discussion NSU Arena vs. Florida Tech By: Aidan Rivas Feb. 4 | 4 p.m. NSU Arena For the last few years, video games have involved. It’s considered a mind sport, and for Feb. 4 | 2 p.m. been on the rise, both as an entertainment good reason. A player must confound their Women’s Golf medium and a career path. People can invest enemy through elaborate planning and efficient their time into growing more experienced at counter-plays. Men’s Baseball World Golf Invitational something normally called a hobby and turn it These traits carry over into nearly every St. Augustine, Fla into a five to six figure salary. A couple recent single eSport, and more so. In chess, players vs. Tusculum examples would be players like Dominique have time to deliberate, since the game rules NSU Baseball Complex Feb. 5-6 “SonixFox” Mclean or Justin Wong who have allow players to take turns. Minus a few outliers, recently been acquired by Rick Fox’s relatively like digital card games and Pokémon, nearly all Feb. 3 | 6 p.m. new eSports team Echo Fox. This is happening, competitive video games are “constantly active.” Women’s Softball and sadly it’s happening in the general public’s From start to finish, competing players are vs Alabama-Huntsville ever-judging gaze. continually performing some kind of action until NSU Baseball Complex Florida Tech/Marriott The standard sports like American football, the match comes to a close. This doesn’t even First Pitch Classic soccer, baseball and tennis at their very core happen in American football, the most-watched Feb. 4 | 4 p.m. are all simply games that adults are paid to sport in the U.S. In gaming, players spend an Feb. 3-5 play, and it’s only because of social perception overwhelming amount of time practicing for that they became respected. Baseball is, or at events where, if they don’t take home the trophy, vs. Barry the very least was, seen as America’s pastime they only receive money from sponsors. For a NSU Baseball Complex Women’s Tennis for children everywhere, and nobody saw any ludicrous amount of work, professional video Feb. 5 | 12 p.m. issue with athletes becoming baseball pros as game players receive nothing more than the vs. Keiser full-grown adults. eSports are commonly seen minimum. West Palm Beach, Fla. as nothing more than a bunch of man-children The year 2016 is a great example of how vs. St. Thomas Feb. 3 | 1 p.m. scrambling to preserve their youth. It’s an the world is positively changing to fix that. Two NSU Baseball Complex unfortunate consequence of today’s perception different Street Fighter V tournaments were aired of video games. on ESPN2 last year: EVO 2016 and Capcom Feb. 7 | 6 p.m. vs. Flagler Video games and sports are not that Cup 2016. It’s a step in the right direction, and St. Augustine, Fla. different, but if the similarities are unclear, for the most part, gamers are all for a new age of instead compare video games to another mind entertainment. Will the rest of the populace get Feb. 5 | 11 a.m. sport: chess. Chess is respected across the globe, up to speed? despite the fact that there’s no physical activity 8 Arts & Entertainment January 24, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu

By: Rachael Hirstein Tunes for every mood @RachaelHirstein

Music is food for the soul, and many people Study/homework songs These songs really speak to me when I’m Workout songs have playlists chock-full of their favorite songs “We are Young” by Vitamin String Quartet having a bad day and just need to cry. They “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars that help get them get through the day or certain “Wonderwall” by Vitamin String Quartet speak to me on such a personal level that I feel “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars situations. I have compiled a list of some of my “Symphony No. 5” by Beethoven as if the artists are speaking specifically to me “Side to Side” by Ariana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj favorite songs that I play on a daily basis. “Für Elise” by Beethoven and are trying to help me through my hard time. “Massive Attack” by Nicki Minaj ft. Sean I need to listen to sad songs every once and Garrett Morning/wake up songs I have an easier time studying when the awhile, and these songs are perfect. Anything alternative or punk rock “Do it Like a Dude” by Jessie J music I listen to doesn’t have lyrics. That way “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga I’m not focusing on the words, I’m just letting Angry songs I love music with fun beats or aggressive “Roar” by Katy Perry the beat calm me and help me focus. Beethoven “Jesus of Suburbia” by Green Day sounds to get me pumped up for a workout “Lady Marmalade” by Bob Crewe and Kenny and Vitamin String Quartet instrumentals keep “Teenagers” by My Chemical Romance because they get me ready to burn some calories Nolan, specifically the cover by Christina me on track while I pump out essays and trig “Walking Disaster” by Sum41 and break a sweat. Nothing gets the blood Aguilera, Mýa, Pink, and Lil’ Kim homework. “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers flowing like a song that makes you happy or feel “Pick up the Phone” by Falling in Reverse fierce. These are the perfect upbeat songs to wake Sad songs up to because they are so empowering and “Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol Whenever I’m angry or just upset, I listen These are just a few of the songs that really sassy that I feel ready to tackle the day. They all “Terrible Things” by Mayday Parade to songs like these because they are fiery and full motivate me throughout my day. Without them, scream girl-power and strength and help boost “Adam’s Song” by blink-182 of angst. Sometimes I just need to rage and listen I would go crazy. There are tons of songs and my self-confidence, making me feel proud of “Hallelujah” by Jeff Buckley to intense guitar solos or a bit of screamo to vent artists out there that make my days ten times myself. Waking up and jamming out to these “Welcome to the Black Parade” by My my emotions and cool off. brighter. songs is the best way to start the day. Chemical Romance

Find your Personal Legend with “The Alchemist” By: Marlene Gumbert

Quote: “When you want something, all the home to travel through the deserts, where he Santiago learns powerful life lessons while universe conspires to helping you achieve it.” finds an abundance of wisdom that eventually trying to conquer internal and external obstacles the key component. The key to success is taking “The Alchemist” is the perfect read to leads him to his treasure. Over the course of his that are thrown at him. Below are some basic life action. Life is always in constant motion; sitting jumpstart your new year. This book provides journey, the readers watch this average shepherd lessons I found while reading “The Alchemist:” around talking or thinking about it isn’t enough. not only an escape from reality, but inspirational boy transform his life through learning the At some point in time, we have all heard Similarly, every decision or action we make insight to a world that exists in all lives. Translated language of the world; a universal language that the phrase, “There is nothing to fear but fear has a ripple effect. It is our responsibility to take into 80 different languages, this book quickly connects everything and everyone, a language itself.” Change can be scary for us all because action and initiate a ripple effect. For example, made its way to becoming an international best that eventually leads him to the ultimate treasure. we are stepping out of our comfort zone into a simple decision to change a diet can create a seller, winning 115 international prizes and “The Alchemist” is a must read for anyone an unknown territory. Fear of the unknown is powerful ripple effect in many other areas of awards, according to the author Paulo Coelho’s seeking to improve their quality of life. I have inevitable, but when fear itself keeps one from our lives, like physical appearance, mood, stress website. Published only 28 years ago, it has learned that the future really does belong to their dreams, it becomes a problem. Over the levels, confidence, etc. touched the lives of millions, including mine. those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. course of his journey, Santiago proves that We are never too old to learn. Every day, we The author escorts readers on an No matter what the reader’s initial state or success sometimes requires change in certain should wake up and aspire to be better versions inspirational tale of a boy on a spiritual journey perception is, this book will open their eyes to aspects of life, and change forces us to enter that of yesterday’s self, always keeping an attitude to self-discovery. The story is told through a world of magnificent wonder. Finishing this unfamiliar territory. of gratitude. We should think outside of the box the eyes of Santiago, a young shepherd who book has altered my perception in many aspects Live in the present because yesterday is and not be afraid to be different. is inspired to pursue his Personal Legend, or of life. It will bring nothing but positivity into history; tomorrow is a mystery; and today is a Focus on your own journey because at the destiny, and search for treasure buried near the your life and will have you struggling to put it gift. There is no point in dwelling on the past end of the day, your opinion is the only one that Pyramids of Egypt. A Personal Legend is a down. or stressing over what “might” happen in the matters. This is your life, and you’re the only calling that awakens a deep desire and passion “The Alchemist” argues that the greatest future. Now is a good time to be present. one in control of your own happiness. Even still, to live with a sense of purpose for something lie in the world is that, at some point, we lose We all hope to be completely satisfied with love is the ultimate driving life force. greater than one’s self. the ability to control our lives and become our lives someday. Looking at the root of the The young man leaves the comfort of his victims of fate. Along his path to enlightenment, word satisfaction, we see the word ‘action’ being Local museums By: Nikki Chasteen

Visiting a museum may not be the first idea house became a museum in 1981, after being Osterhoudt house is $10. The museum and Taylor Birch State Park and offers plenty to see, that comes to mind when you and your friends purchased by the Fort Lauderdale Historical houses are open Tuesday through Saturday from including tours during the day. Public tours begin are bored on the weekends. But what you may Society. The admission for the Stranahan House 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and run not know is how many cool museums are around is $12. Daily tours start at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and every hour with the last tour beginning at 3:30 NSU’s campus. The greater Fort Lauderdale area 3 p.m. The Stranahan House offers a variety of Museum of Science and Discovery p.m. Each tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours is quite historic and offers a variety of museums special events throughout the year. Coming up 401 Southwest 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale and is guided. Admission is $20. According to for students, their families and friends. While on Mar. 18, the Stranahan House will be hosting The Fort Lauderdale Museum of Science the museum’s website, picnics are welcome there are too many to list – I was shocked myself a Mad Hatter Tea Party. The admission for this and Discovery is located a few blocks away with paid admission. A picnic in the gardens to see just how many museums there are in the special event is $25. from the NSU Art Museum. If it’s a really with your significant other or besties makes Fort Lauderdale and Davie community – here cloudy day, you can even do both. General for a relaxing time to get your mind off classes are a few museums to get you started. Old Davie School Historical Museum admission to the museum is $16. They are open and assignments. In addition to the museum 6650 Griffin Road, Davie seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and orchid gardens, the property also has an art NSU Art Museum Opened in 1918, Old Davie School House through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. gallery. 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale served approximately 90 students, according to On display now are exhibits such as “To Fly,” The NSU Art Museum in downtown Fort the museum’s website. The school house was the “Living in the Everglades,” “Ecodiscovery So next time you are sitting at home or in Lauderdale is free for NSU students, alumni, first permanent school to serve the Everglades, Center” and “Powerful You.” Of course, the your dorm room and you are wondering what faculty and staff. It is open Tuesday through and it is the oldest school in Broward County. museum is also home to the IMAX and IMAX you could possibly do when it’s not sunny Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday In addition to the museum, the property also 3D theaters which have feature documentaries, enough to catch some rays, go check out some from noon to 5 p.m. Artists currently being contains other attractions like the Viele House. as well as a full-feature Hollywood movie. of Broward County’s historical museums. There featured include William J. Glackens, Samson Although the home was moved from its original The IMAX is currently showing “Star Wars: is a museum for everyone. Get out and explore. Kambalu, the Regeneration Series, Francesco location, it was restored to be structurally sound. Rogue One.” The price ranges for the different You might have a good time and learn something Clemente and Belief + Doubt. A new collection The Viele’s were paramount to the development IMAX viewing options, so be sure to check the new about your community. Whether you are a by Catherine Opie will open Feb. 12 and close of the Davie community. Another home you availability at mods.org/visit/index.html#prices native to Florida, South Florida, an international on June 18. can visit is the Walsh-Osterhoudt House, which before going. or out-of-state student, there is a museum in the was brought to the Old Davie School property community for you to check out. Stranahan House as part of a relocation project at the request of Bonnet House Museum & Gardens 335 Southeast 6th Ave., Fort Lauderdale the Osterhoudt family. Lastly, the Pioneer Hut 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale The Stranahan House has been part of the is a replica of what a pioneer hut would have Bonnet House is a collection of gardens and history of Fort Lauderdale since Frank Stranahan looked like in 1908. According to the website, nature trails, as well as the former home of the built the house in 1901. The Stranahans the Pioneer Hut was designed to signify “how daughter of Hugh Taylor Birch, who bought the were important figures in the development the pioneer spirit lives on in Davie.” Admission home for his daughter as a wedding gift in 1919. of Fort Lauderdale as we know it today. The for the Old Davie School House and the Walsh- The home is located on the property inside Hugh January 24, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Arts & Entertainment 9 SOUNDBITE “Migration” by Bonobo

By: Adam DeRoss heavily prevalent, allowing the chords and While Bonobo’s work is generally regarded While everyone has his or her own views percussion to really shine through. as relaxing and captivating, that only goes so far. and tastes in the music world, it’s universal that The best quality of “Figures” is its track When artists begin to stagnate, the line is blurred music carries emotion. Some songs make you panning on the clanking and stinted percussion between the new and the old to the point where feel sad, some pump you up for a workout and interlaid with the wailing synth chords floating the old and familiar is probably more worth others are simply neutral for studying or busy above them. The vocal samples are dreamy and listening to. “Migration” is still a relaxing and work. When listening to the compositions of captivating and they serve as a good complement well-produced collection of ambient music, but Simon Green, better known by his DJ name to the rest of the instruments. so much of it sounds familiar that it doesn’t feel Bonobo, calm and somber seems to be the Despite their good qualities, the tracks are a new. The record is by no means horrible, but prevalent theme. little too long for how repetitive they get. Bonobo will have to innovate a bit more on his Bonobo debuted in 1999 and, since then, Some of the tracks on this record don’t have next release to avoid the loss of listeners. has produced six studio albums, incorporating any interesting components whatsoever. An a variety of genres including downtempo, example would be the intro track “Migration.” chillwave and trip-hop. His most recent record At first, all that is audible is a very faint piano PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM A. DEROSS “Migration” was released on Jan. 13 and Bonobo’s latest release is well-produced but lacks innovation. melody and the occasional chirping of birds. OFF SHORE preserves the trance-like qualities Bonobo is This goes on for about 90 seconds before known for. It’s a lengthy album that provides The three most interesting tracks on the more instruments like off-kilter cymbals and a CALENDAR a lot of relaxing melodies. However, while the record, “Bambro Koyo Gnawa” featuring Innov bassline that steadily rises in pitch and volume content is familiar and still very enjoyable, Gnawa, “Ontario” and “Figures,” represent what enter. While it is just the intro track and may “Titanic: The Musical” Green hasn’t done much to innovate or make this Bonobo can achieve at his best. be meant to symbolize the beginning, it could Jan. 19 – Feb. 5 record any better than those previously released. “Bambro Koyo Gnawa” is influenced by have done more to be interesting. It doesn’t do @Amaturo Theater, Broward Center The tracks on this record are all very long, what sounds like various African cultural music enough to capture interest or attention for the for the Performing Arts ranging on average between five and seven selections. The track features echoed chants content ahead. minutes. While this gives them a lot of room to for vocals and incorporates melodic violins “Grains” is another track that suffers “Colgate Skating & Gymnastics provide interesting melodies and concepts, most alongside clanging, metallic percussion. It also from oversimplification. The melody remains Spectacular of that time is spent repeating a few very basic incorporates an intermittent clapping that drives relatively unchanged over the course of the Jan. 25 | 7 p.m. elements. That’s not to say the tracks aren’t well the beat forward. entire four minute track and only introduces the @BB&T Center composed, as many of them feature harmonious “Ontario” features a lot of progressions more interesting elements of the song, such as instrumentation and some fitting vocals from from various Asian and Middle Eastern stringed the percussion and strings about three quarters “Step Afrika!” various featured artists. instruments. The backing bassline is not as of the way through. Jan. 25 | 10 a.m. @Aventura Arts & Cultural Center

“Paramount’s Laser Spectacular” Jan. 27 | 8:59 p.m. Senior Spotlight: Alonzo Williams @Parker Playhouse “Atmosphere and Freshwater By: Kerrigan McVicker Fly” What has been your greatest challenge as a Jan. 27 | 7 p.m. dance major? @Revolution Live Alonzo Williams, senior dance major, is a “I think my greatest challenge would be resident assistant and involved member of the understanding my significance within dance “FATVillage Art Walk” performing arts. He will also be the first male itself. I come from an urban background, so I Jan. 28 dance major to graduate from NSU. Besides grew up learning and doing street dancing. @FATVillage Art District, Fort dance, he enjoys hip-hop and photography. He But, in order to afford dance classes, which I Lauderdale went on to describe his experience as an NSU could not, I had to join a night program at my dance major. high school. It was based on classical dancing, and it was awkward for me. I had to do ballet Where are you from and at what age did you and modern dancing. When I came to NSU, I begin to dance? expected more of a difference… that could “I am from Miami, Florida, but I have also be tailored to my style, but NSU is also more lived in New York City, specifically Newburgh classical. I found myself with all of these PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM A. WILLIAMS and Harlem. I began dancing at 16.” classical disciplines, but yet I was not able to On top of dance, Alonzo Williams enjoys photography and Newsies caps. foster them into my own ethnos. But that also When did you discover your love for dance helped me because now when I dance, my style and I want to help them grow as artists within and why? is very unique, and you can see the influence their careers, and I want to help them utilize their “My brother was in it before me. He is a from all over the place.” surroundings too.” professional break-dancer, and I remember watching “America’s Best Dance Crew.” I saw What has been the most rewarding part of What are your plans after graduation? the crew The Jabbawockeez, and I liked that your experiences here at NSU? “I plan to work in the community of South style, so I just tried it. And I really got good “As a dancer, I would say bringing Florida, work on community outreach through at it. It wasn’t until I became Christian where audiences to the shows. Since I was a freshman, art initiatives. I also plan on working two I really understood the significance of it, which I just danced my way to senior year. At first when years professionally as a dance choreographer, was pretty much a year later. And that is where I I came to NSU, people knew me as the “Dancer” utilizing different forms of art within my shows. found the love for it.” at orientation because I got up and performed a I do not only want to do dance, but I also want weird isolation head thing, and everyone freaked to incorporate a mixture of spoken word and What is it like being a dance major at NSU? out... No one knew my name, so they just called photography too. After that two year break, I “Being a dance major at NSU is very me the “Dancer” until they began to know my want to possibly get my Masters, but at the same interesting because NSU is not necessarily a name. time I want to create a dance-training studio, performing arts discipline school. So you have Then my peers and I, who came in as dance which is one of my main goals. Then two to five to accept that, but also let those constraints majors, really changed the game of NSU. We years after that, if I am settled down, I plan on expand your creativity. That goes as far as were able to choreograph our own pieces and opening a performing arts center.” how to practice, how to learn and how to make be so young and do it at a big level. We went opportunities for yourself, as well as your to competitions and performed at high levels. Who have been the most influential people in peers. So, I would say it has been an awesome This made the dance program be more sought your career? journey because when I came in as a freshman, after, which made people want to take classes, “I would say first my brother, Emmett due to just my passion and those who came in be more involved in more dances and frequently Williams. Another person would be my friend with me, and our passion in general, we were audition. Fast forward and we now have the Damien because we used to dance together in able to really change the forefront and bring the Shark Talent Program. It has really been a high school, but he had to stop dancing because arts more alive here on this campus. From my beautiful thing to see all of it culminate together he was diagnosed with Leukemia. He’s back freshman year to now, we have a [Razor’s Edge] and grow. now, he is cancer-free… Another person is Shark Talent Program, and it is really great to I am also an RA, and I watch over the Sarah Amores, Danielle Burdick and Angelina see that NSU is witnessing those things.” Shark Talent Program, and it is because of [the Granitz. And I would say my parents, but that’s students] why I am going to be staying here after already a given. Most importantly, what holds graduation because I want to see them graduate, that all together is my faith in God.” 10 Opinions January 24, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu The free market By: Ben Underhill Seriously Kidding @ActualBenU isn’t free a satire column Politicians often praise how great [industry] in 2015.” capitalism is and how it has made America great. So why is clean energy not more prevalent? This is true, but only to a certain extent. Yes, Easy: the fossil fuel industry has existed for so capitalism helped the U.S. become an economic long and buys so many politicians that they An open letter to BuzzFeed powerhouse, but we are no longer a capitalist simply refuse to go away because of the money. country. To clarify, by capitalist country, I In a true free-market economy, clean energy By: Jenna Kopec mean a country in which a free market reigns, would be on its way to pushing fossil fuel @Jen_Kopec something we have not had for a while now. industries out of business, and yet fossil fuels The United States exists in a constant are still going strong. Thanks to legislation, To the almighty powerhouse that has world. And as we grow weary of reading a hard- oligopoly for most industries, since the few regarding protecting the environment, some of become everyone’s favorite Snapchat story, ripe hitting story that is far beyond the 800-word existing corporations control a majority of the these have suffered and are on their way out. with twerking chicken nuggets and 21 pictures average of every other lazy outlet, BuzzFeed lets market. Businesses like ExxonMobil, Shell, BP If the energy industry is too far of a stretch, guaranteed to make us laugh, thank you. Thank us shake off all responsibility by venturing off to and only a few others control most of the oil consider how many mom-and-pop stores have you for redefining what it means to be a news YouTube. This allows us to comfortably bounce industry. AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile been put of business by the likes of Walmart, outlet. between challenge videos of staff members control most of the cellphone carrier market, Sam’s Club, Target and more. Forbes and Time Long gone are the days where journalism trying to drink alcohol in the middle of the day while Apple and Samsung make the majority of Magazine emphasize this in articles from 2013 meant equal representation, inverted pyramids and educational pieces that brush over serious mobile phones for those carriers. The existence and 2016, respectively. How can these small and a separation of fact and opinion. You’ve topics but present no real scenarios to fix them. of an oligopoly-dominated market makes it businesses compete with the insanity that is brought the industry back to its yellow roots, BuzzFeed, you are the business that we extremely hard for small businesses to succeed, Walmart? That’s a rhetorical question; small and rightfully so. should all strive to be. since they do not possess the same resources as businesses rarely ever beat the superstores. News, like everything else, is a business Of course, you have your critics. Don’t these large corporations – sorry to those who What’s worse is that if a superstore that has before a public service. Feeding on the fears and let the bullies like CNN get you down with would rather blame the President for business decimated the local businesses of an area leaves, concerns of the public through sensationalized their criticism. As they cling to their system of failure. the locals are often left without a pharmacy story lines, unverified information and information gatekeepers, along with the New The energy industry is a prime example and/or groceries within reasonable distance. anonymous sources, is the perfect way to grow York Times and others, they fail to see the future of the dangers of having oligopolies instead of And don’t even get me started on the wages: your business in these uncertain times. But of the market. You know that you can flood the allowing a free market to exist naturally. The Walmart’s owners, the Walton family, are worth what’s most promising and impressive about world with information; you know to give the World Economic Forum reported in December more than 40 percent of Americans. this organization is the way it entertains the people what they want. of 2016 that solar and wind energy were now With all of these conditions, how is our public after sending it into uproar. So thank you, BuzzFeed. Thank you for the same price or cheaper than fossil fuel in over free-market economy really free? When a similar After doing their due diligence to report your quizzes, your videos and your ability to 30 countries. Now, before people cry wolf and issue arose under President Teddy Roosevelt, whatever they feel like, BuzzFeed surrounds us infiltrate social media platforms. But most of all, say that converting to clean energy will destroy as many corporations began to develop in a comforting compilation of Tumblr posts that thank you for redefining what it means to work thousands upon thousands of jobs, remember monopolies, he broke up these corporations into are too funny and times where celebrities rocked in journalism. Thank you for telling us what we that clean energy creates jobs too. According multiple smaller ones to encourage competition the red carpet. They do this without forcing us to all need to hear. to Bloomberg Magazine, “8.1 million people and ensure the health of the free market. Perhaps leave the little news tab on the best website in the worldwide had jobs in the clean energy it is time to do that again

By: Grace Ducanis Many professors get an F on timely grading @GraceDucanis

Too many NSU professors are lax with teaching methods are. By the end of the semester, If students completed every assignment information to their students. returning grades. In some classes, it has taken up or even a month after an assignment has been perfectly, there would be no issue with late NSU’s Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct to a month to receive a grade on an assignment. turned in, time has been lost that could have grades, but students are there to learn. They’re and Ethical Behavior for Employees, which In other classes, professors don’t return grades at been spent ensuring that students are learning going to get a few bad grades in that process. If can be found on the official university website, all until students get that end-of-semester email by changing teaching methods. Of course, they’re ever going to learn from their mistakes, read: “Evaluation of student work is one of the that their course grade has been posted. While professors are not responsible for whether they need to know about them right away, fundamental obligations of NSU faculty and there are many professors that do prioritize students apply themselves, but professors should instead of a few weeks or months along in the academic administrators… Grading should be grading, other professors routinely fail to endeavor to do what they can to ensure students syllabus when they’ve already made that same done in a timely fashion, and consistent with provide grades when promised. This not only are mastering their classes. mistake more than once. Or worse, at the end of standards recognized as legitimate within the breaches student trust, but negatively impacts For students, grades are essential to success the class when there’s no more time to improve. NSU profession. A student should be given an education. in a class. If a student fails a test, but doesn’t Understandably, professors have a lot of explanation of the grade assigned.” The point of grading, for professors, is to receive a grade before the next test, he or she work to do, and grading often doesn’t seem like Although NSU’s website says that grading measure how well students are retaining and will not know what to work on to improve the most urgent task on their agenda. However, is a fundamental obligation of NSU faculty, the understanding material. Good grades, in theory, understanding of the subject. If a student gives many NSU professors need to do a better job patterns of many NSU professors indicate that mean that a student has mastered the subject. If a speech but doesn’t receive a critique on the of prioritizing grading. Not only will students’ grading is, at best, a minor responsibility. professors don’t grade assignments quickly, they speech before giving the next presentation, how understanding of the course material improve, have no way of measuring how effective their will he or she improve the next presentation? but professors will become better at relaying January 24, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Opinions 11 Education: Survival of the fittest By: Micaela Carou-Baldner

American education has been an important increased mental flexibility and higher scores undergraduate degree in the field. Teaching does firsthand, state of the art educational institutions topic of debate for the past few decades. on standardized tests, which are a foundation to not only involve the transferring of knowledge; it that facilitate learning and engagement, and open However, lately it has been a candent subject advance within our educational system. encompasses inspiring, igniting a spark in young minds that are willing to absorb information and in several media outlets and schools due to the Another important element of international and older minds, fostering a safe environment new ideas. Part of the problem is that in this increasing number of internationals who choose education is the inclusion of music into the conducive to learning, allowing others to context of ease, American education has become American colleges to pursue higher education. years before college. Many Asian and European question, to doubt, to express and to challenge. comfortable and we have taken success for Critics of our current education system, such countries reinforce at least one musical Are our teachers doing that in our schools or are granted. Our schools must recognize that beyond as The Washington Post, argue that American instrument of the student’s choice. This musical they transferring knowledge that’s been chewed factual data and the technology that supports its students are not being well prepared to compete teaching goes on through elementary, middle and digested for students to swallow? gathering, there are diverse individuals whose against international students. This applies to and high school, which allows students to learn Answering a simple yes or no to the question senses can be inspired by music, languages, both introducing themselves into the workforce another language, the language of music. Music would be simplistic, unfair and perpetuate the arts and alternative ways of expressing and as well as getting accepted into competitive has been tightly linked to the development of problem. We have some amazing educators, communicating. Ultimately, students are way graduate programs of study. As a college student structural thinking and overall math skills while who push the limits in spite of standardized more than a number on a standardized test that in America, I agree. it provides people with a way of expression and education, make students think outside of the doesn’t necessarily represent what they know According to some foreign language- an alternative emotional outlet. box and deviate from the given curriculums to about a particular subject. teaching advocates, such as the American One very important element of this picture talk about current events, international issues American education should become less Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages is the role that educators play in the process and broader topics. International students do averaging in order to foster an environment (ACTFL), other countries are making at of developing students into thinkers, writers, want to come to America and that very fact where diversity is cherished at every level. It least one foreign language mandatory at all creators, challengers and paradigm shifters. says something good about our schools. We is time we stand up, get out of our comfortable educational levels. In some countries, like Teachers are the driving force of society, and have great resources, access to some of the place of triumph and realize that a global Finland and Germany, a minimum of two they should be recognized as such. In some most valuable research and technology, and economy means that we are part of a macro additional languages are being taught before parts of Asia, educators are regarded as highly some of the greatest creations and ideas of the system that does not necessarily favor us. We college. This knowledge of languages not as doctors are. They are seen as one of the most past century were born and constructed in our must look for our weaknesses, recognize them, only provides students with a toolbox to important professionals in a constantly changing country. work through them and grow up. Nobody is compete and perform in a global economy, but society, and are valued and remunerated as such. A large number of American students have better than us, American students, but we are not apparently it also benefits overall intelligence, In the U.S., teachers are not seen with easy access to technology within the school and better than anyone else. It is simply the survival memory retention and concentration skills. the same respect, and in many states, getting a at home, which makes research and innovation of the fittest. So let’s get moving! Experts argue that speaking a second language teacher’s license is a simple process that doesn’t more feasible. We have study abroad programs promotes creativity, better listening skills, require a Masters in Education or even an that allow us to experience other cultures

How well does the NSU administration relate to the student body?

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“As far as interacting with “I mean I haven’t had a problem. I “I feel like it’s so-so because “I feel like they treat me like an “I feel like they try but they don’t “The NSU administration relates students, there’s a portion of think they do a great job. It’s only sometimes it feels like they’re equal, so they relate really well really. There’s a lot of things, like to the student body really well, as the administrative body that is my second semester here, but I trying a little too hard. It’s on a personal level. It’s really we hate the food and nobody ever they try to find a way that relates extremely helpful and wonderful know through athletics that they’re almost like when your mom joins nice because I feel like I can does anything about it. Sometimes to the students. [They] make a to work with. They’re always there very involved. We see them all the Facebook or something. They try collaborate with them and feel the teachers are really mean and way so that they can communicate to help the students. There’s also time at games and at meets. I’ve to relate to you and they don’t like I’m actually doing something nobody does anything about it.” efficiently, like sending emails and the other half of the administrative talked to them, and they come to know half the jokes that they’re with my life. But I do feel like, as try to reach out in a friendly kind body that is not particularly helpful our track and field meetings.” telling. The banners they have in a neuroscience major, they need - Kenzie Forgie, Sophomore of way.” to the students and not particularly the UC? Some of those banners more representation of professors marine biology major helpful to the departments that - Erin Blackwell, Junior speech [make me think], ‘No.’” in that field. It’s really hard to make - Kinley Diaz, Junior biology they are a part of just because of and language pathology major connections in my field, so I just feel major the nature of their work. It’s kind - Karicia Florestal, like, in terms of the neuroscience of a mixed bag. It could be better Junior biology major department, there should just be in some respects, but for those more representation.” [helpful] administrators, I’d like to say thank you.” - Kaylin Huitsing, Sophomore behavioral neuroscience major - Christopher Ramirez, Senior legal studies major 12 January 24, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu

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