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Gill Out: Leafy Put some coconut oil on it Take fitness in stride(s) Stop pretending this is normal
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NSU looks to the future of healthcare with new informatics program
By: Christina McLaughlin Co-Editor-in-Chief
“It truly is a foundation for students who have an interest in almost any area in healthcare and technology...”
Stephen Bronsburg, Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM F. SHABAN
NSU’s New Program Review The field is looking for individuals that have chair of the health informatics department things into perspective with the real-life Committee approved the Bachelor of that background in health informatics. That and director of the biomedical informatics applications of what the students have Science in Health Informatics program, experience is practical,” said Bronsburg. graduate degree program at KPCOM. learned. By having early exposure to the an undergraduate program commencing As a collaborative effort to establish this For students involved in the program, field, students will have the ability to look in Fall 2021 that is an interdisciplinary program, the deans of both colleges, Elaine they can expect to accrue a combined at data critically and learn ways to pull collaboration between the Dr. Kiran C. Wallace of KPCOM and Meline Kevorkian knowledge of technology and the health that data to create meaningful results. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine of the CCE, along with other collaborators, field from both colleges. These students will “It truly is a foundation for students (KPCOM) and the NSU College of worked to ensure that the needs of the field also gain an understanding of the history who have an interest in almost any area Computing and Engineering (CCE). were met through the curriculum that it of healthcare, the current discussions and in healthcare and technology. I hope According to Stephen Bronsburg, would provide to students. challenges in the field and the technological students take away the uniqueness of this associate professor of biomedical “Technology is advancing exponentially, applications that could potentially be used. career path and the opportunities that are informatics, the field of health informatics and because of that, universities that are As part of this program, students have available for them as it moves forward. discusses the world of healthcare today, progressive in their thinking need to offer the opportunity to participate in various [Healthcare and technology] won’t be the how it operates and how it changes. With such programs that address the needs [of academic tracks integrated within the same as it was three years ago because the technological perspective, it involves the current climate]. We want programs that program such as a 4-4, a four-year bachelor’s of the involvedness, practicality and the understanding how technology can be used are up to date and teach students the skills degree with a four-year continuation in the usefulness of having a background with to merge the two fields together and help needed for the industry. This [undergraduate] D.O. program or a 4-3, an accelerated 4-4 track health informatics,” said Bronsburg. create solutions and new technological program is beyond teaching material to with a combined fourth year undergraduate For students interested in learning advancements. students. It’s about gathering, cleaning and and graduate program instruction. Students more about this program or who have “This focused program covers a niche analyzing [health information technology] in this program also complete an internship. questions about the field, they are and a need in the world today. I can turn data and coming up with novel solutions According to Rana, the life experience encouraged to email healthinformatics@ to the COVID-19 pandemic as an example. based on research,” said Arif M. Rana, acquired from an internship will help put nova.edu for further information. 2 News SeptemberFebruary 1, 2020 17, 2015 | nsucurrent.nova.edu | nsucurrent.nova.edu e:,__TheCurrent 3301 College Avenue Don Taft University Center, PVA Room 328 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796 nsucurrent.nova.edu global news, NEWSROOM BUSINESS & ADVERTISING Phone: 954-262-8455 Phone: 954-262-8461 courtesy of [email protected] [email protected]
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Japan’s Prime Minister resigns France prohibits banned bird Alexander Martinie Opinions Editor [email protected]
Last Friday, Aug. 28, the Prime Minister of hunting technique Farhan Shaban Chief of Visual Design [email protected] Japan, Shinzo Abe, announced that he would be On Aug. 27, French President Emmanuel Macron resigning from his position, according to The New issued a temporary suspension of a bird hunting York Times. Abe explained the reason behind his technique using harmful glue traps, according to The resignation is due to personal health issues. Abe, New York Times. This particular technique, which 65, is facing a relapse of ulcerative colitis, a bowel consists of covering tree branches with glue to trap disease, which has caused him problems in the past. songbirds and in turn lure other larger birds for hunting, In 2007, Abe had to step down during his first term has been condemned as cruel by outspoken activists and as Prime Minister due to the same health issue. even banned by the European Union in 1979. France had Megan Fitzgerald Faculty Advisor [email protected] Abe’s decision was announced only four days after created a loophole for the ban on the trapping technique, Jarrod Bailey Staff Advisor [email protected] he had broken the eight-year record for the longest allowing for it to continue being used for the past 41 uninterrupted service as a Prime Minister in Japan’s years. It is unknown whether the temporary suspension history. According to The New York Times, “[Abe] of the technique will be turned into a permanent ban. said that he wanted to make way for a new leader According to The New York Times, “Conservationists who could focus fully on tackling the coronavirus welcomed the suspension this week, but they also urged pandemic and other challenges.” Mr. Macron’s government to make the ban permanent and outlaw other indiscriminate hunting practices like Brazil’s plan to protect Amazon trapping birds with nets.” causes harm The Current serves Nova Southeastern University from its location in Room After a string of wildfires in the Amazon Palestine and Israel unable to 328 of the Don Taft University Center. The Current is NSU’s established vehicle for student reporting, opinion and the arts. All community members are invited Rainforest in May, Brazil’s president, Jair Bolsonaro, restore ties to contribute. faced international demand for action. Last week, the Earlier this month, Israel announced annexation Associated Press was able to analyze Bolsonaro’s plans of Jewish settlements in the West Bank were to be Editorials, commentaries and advertisements in this publication reflect the opin- plan for the Amazon, named the “Green Brazil 2,” halted as part of a diplomatic deal with the United Arab ions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the but found that the plan was anything but helpful. Emirates. However, according to The New York Times, University or its officials, The Current staff or other advertisers. The Current Most notably, the plan includes the army focusing Palestine is still not ready to restore ties with Israel, a will not publish unsigned letters except under special circumstances at the dis- on small-road projects, allowing for easier access to pledge made by Palestine until plans of annexation of cretion of the Editor-in-Chief. The Current reserves the right to edit. ports, and in turn, further exploitation. To add, the the West Bank were canceled. The security, financial Associated Press also found that the number of fines and civil ties between Palestine and Israel were cut Contributing writers must not be directly involved with their coverage. Coverage by contributing writers must be meaningful and of interest to the NSU for environmental crimes have been halved under off in May when Palestine announced their pledge to community. The Current reserves the right to edit, publish or deny Bolsonaro. Exporters of resources from the Amazon cut the ties. As a result of the diplomatic deal between submitted works as it sees fit. The Current shall remain free of associations and have also stopped being penalized under the new Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Palestine activities that may compromise integrity or damage credibility or otherwise cre- plan, allowing for meatpackers who sell beef from the ate a bias, real or perceived. deforested areas and other companies to operate freely without repercussions. There has been no mention of a revised plan from the Brazilian government.
Laura strikes Louisiana as Improvement in the fight The shooting of Jacob Blake Trump renominated for a powerful hurricane against California’s wildfires in Kenosha 2020 election at RNC Hurricane Laura made landfall in Hundreds of wildfires have burned over Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old African President Donald Trump received Louisiana last Thursday as a Category 2,000 square miles of land across California. American man, survived being shot in the the Republican party’s formal nomination 4 hurricane with winds of 150 mph. However, cooler temperatures, humidity and an back at seven times at near point-blank range for the 2020 Presidential election at the According to The New York Times, increase of equipment and personnel allowed for by an officer identified as Rusten Sheskey in opening day of the Republican National the storm left at least 880,00 residents firefighters to gain ground in the fight against the Kenosha, WI, sparking protests and calls for Convention last week. According to U.S. without power and tens of thousands fires raging in the northern regions of the state, justice. According to The Guardian, a statement News and World Report, the convention, without potable water as the storm moved according to AP News. On Thursday night, from the Wisconsin Department of Justice which was held in-person in Charlotte, northwards throughout the day. Laura has over 50,000 previously evacuated residents stated that Sheskey fired while holding onto NC with restricted proceedings, saw resulted in at least six deaths from fallen were given permission to return to their homes. Blake’s shirt as he opened his car door and representatives from across the nation trees, carbon monoxide poisoning and The number of homes damaged could continue leaned in. An investigation found a knife in virtually on a screen to show their support drowning. Additionally, a chemical plant to rise as the fires progress and responders Blake’s car, although authorities did not state for the nominee during the roll call. caught on fire after a chlorine leak was face difficulty accessing areas that are cut off that Blake threatened anyone with the weapon. started by storm damage, which created due to blockages. Crews are continuing their In the protests following, Kyle Rittenhouse, a “thick smoke” necessitating residents to efforts to restore power and water in order to 17-year-old from Illinois, has been accused of shelter in place. allow for more evacuees to safely return to their first-degree intentional homicide by killing two residences. and injuring one with a semi-automatic rifle after calls for action to protect businesses were posted online. September 1, 2020 | nsucurrent.nova.edu News 3
order to develop a bipartisan immigration policy dress to impress for the Recruit a Shark for the South Florida voting community. All case on Sept. 1. A new tabbed menu on the login Virtual Career Fair. For more information, competitions are eligible for 1 ExEL credit and page will better assist students to access News Briefs make sure to visit Handshake for any the winning team will win a prize. For more their courses, financial aid (requirements/ updates on how and when to receive your information or to sign up for the case competition, disbursements), grades, transcripts and code. contact [email protected]. student profile. get the scoop Immigration policy and Free webinar on facing Emerging Leaders on events election campaign case financial challenges Experience applications open competition On Sept. 8 at 12 p.m., NSU’s Military Applications are open now through happening on campus On Wednesday, Sept. 9, from Affairs and the Veterans Resource Center will Sept. 5 for the Emerging Leaders Experience 12-1 p.m., the Center for Academic and host a free webinar presented by Consolidated (ELE), a two-part series hosted by the Professional Success and the Halmos Credit on 20 ways to save money when facing Office for Student Leadership and Civic Online suit up shop for College of Arts and Sciences will host financial challenges. The webinar will cover Engagement (SLCE) designed to help students a virtual information session for the the role of a crisis budget, the difference students hone their leadership style and On Sept. 8, JC Penney will be upcoming immigration policy and between needs and wants and more. To sign skills. Students who have already taken ELE partnering with NSU for the first online election campaign case competition. The up, visit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/ I and want to take ELE II this semester or suit up shop. Online discount codes will competition is an opportunity for students register/811068355417311499. want more information about ELE I should be offered before the day of the event to to gain hands-on experience in political contact Julian Rutledge at [email protected] be claimed the day of the event for deals science and public relations. Students will New SharkLink portal updates or (954) 262-8459. Signup for the workshops and discounts on professional attire. The have the option to work with 1-3 other NSU announced the release of new can be found on SharkHub. event is a way to help NSU students students on a mock campaign team in upcoming updates to the SharkLink portal to be
CAPS to host Recruit a Shark Virtual Career Expo
By: Emma Heineman Features Editor
From Sept. 14-18, The Center for asking for,” said Butler. Recruit a Shark Academic and Professional Success In contrast to Recruit a Shark events Virtual Career Expo Monday, September 14, 2020-Friday, September 18, 2020 (CAPS) will host the Recruit a Shark in the past, this year’s event will be Virtual Career Expo in partnership industry-specific, giving students a more Connect with employers and admissions representatives recruiting for: with the Office of Student Leadership individualized networking experience. INTERNSHIPS •= and Civic Engagement (SLCE), the To see the breakdown of the days, as well RESEARCH POSITIONS VOLUNTEER SERVICE Office of Undergraduate Research and as check out employers attending the event, POST GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES NSU Colleges. The event provides an students can log into Handshake with their For a full list of employers, visit nova.joinhandshake.com opportunity for students to connect with NSU credentials. On Handshake, students \. (954) 262-7201 m careerfair@nova. edu employers and admissions representatives will be able to view the dates and sessions Day 1: Monday, September 14 Session 1: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. EST• Session 2: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. EST recruiting for internships, jobs, volunteer for each industry and major-specific event, as Pre-Health, Exercise Science, Psychology, and Non-Profits Fair positions, research positions and more. well as which employers will be in attendance. Day 2: Tuesday, September 15 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. EST • Marine Biology and Environmental Sciences Fair The event is open to all NSU students and After registering for the event, students will 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. EST • Management, Real Estate, and Human Resources Fair Day 3: Wednesday, September 16 alumni, offering something for everyone. have the opportunity to pick which days and 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. EST• Computing and Engineering Fair Emilio Lorenzo, associate director which employer sessions they wish to attend. 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. EST • Government, Humanities, and Education Fair Day 4: Thursday, September 17 of employer relations for CAPS, said, While the days are separated to give students 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. EST• Communications, Marketing, and Performing and Visual Arts Fair 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. EST • Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, and Decision Sciences Fair “Whatever career field you’re going into, a more targeted career fair experience, they Day 5: Friday, September 18 there’s something for everyone. Especially are encouraged to sign up for as many days 11:00 a.m.-1 :00 p.m. EST• NSU Graduate and Professional School Fair in a time like this, where COVID-19 has and sessions as time allows. Registration for Business professional attire required affected the industries, gaining experience each employer, group and individual session while you have your student status has will be available for all students. On the day thing we want to be mindful of is testing hand to share or send to employers during never been more important.” of the event, students simply have to log in to technology in advance -- that your audio their sessions. Niemah Butler, the assistant their Handshake accounts, find the sessions [and] cameras are working,” said Butler. As Butler expressed, “The method has director of employer relations in the they registered for and virtually attend. In addition to checking technology changed, but the message has not.” Taking Office of Academic and Career Success, Since students will be meeting with in advance, having a quiet, distraction- a few extra steps to make sure you are acknowledged that large scale career fairs professionals from various companies and free zone is also important. If students are portraying yourself professionally, even in a can be intimidating to students. organizations, business professional clothing attending from the comfort of their room, for virtual setting, can have a big impact. “Even prior to COVID-19 we had is required and Butler recommends that example, they should consider adding a preset For questions or more information, decided that instead of doing one large students prepare to carry themselves in a professional background to the camera before students are encouraged to visit Handshake event we would do smaller events because professional manner. the sessions start and limiting background or contact The Center for Academic and that is something students have been “Because it is a professional event, one noise and other distractions. Additionally, Professional Success at (954) 262-7201 or students should have a digital resume on [email protected].
Newly formed Center for Student Counseling and Well Being By: Alexander Martinie Opinions Editor
NSU’s new department, the Center for self-growth and self-exploration. We love The NSU Student Care Team pulls The Student Care Team is also offering for Student Counseling Services and Well the student who comes to us and says ‘I get from several departments to assist students’ the Shark ResilienSEA Project to help Being, will focus on offering student 10 free sessions, what can we work on?’ [This academic success and well-being, helping to students develop coping mechanisms to counseling services through Henderson is fun because] students look into themselves, connect students with the resources that they process stress and adversity. The Shark Behavioral Health. This center was formed find themselves and grow. Counseling need to succeed. ResilienSEA Project works to help students by Henderson Behavioral Health and the services can be used for a multitude of The Student Care Team is “a new face their stressors instead of trying to NSU Student Care Team. The university has services.” multidisciplinary team that has been put eliminate or ignore them. contracted Henderson Behavioral Health to The center will continue to provide together to help students who might be For more information on either the run the counseling programs through the all of the services offered by Henderson experiencing some type of stressful situation. Student Care Team or The Center for Student new center under a new name and location Behavioral Health, including individual They can get linked to the care team... to Counseling and Well Being, contact 954- on the third floor of the Student Affairs therapy, group therapy, family therapy and ensure that they get support so that they can 262-7482 and 954-424-6911, respectively. Building. couples therapy. They will also now offer stabilize themselves and do their best work,” According to Debra Futterman, the support groups for stress management, coping said Futterman. “We are doing all of this to director of student counseling services at skills, transitioning from high school to help the student maximize their best self,” Henderson Behavioral Health, “Anyone undergraduate studies and from undergrad to The team is run by Michelle Manley, the Located in the Student that has any questions about anything [can] graduate school. All of the support groups will assistant dean of student development, who Affairs Building call us. Let us talk to you. Let us answer be run by doctoral students from the College works with student counseling, disability your questions. Counseling services are not of Psychology and will consist of four weekly services, resident life, student life and Floor 3 just for someone who thinks they have a sessions that will rerun after completion. engagement, Title IX and public safety to problem. Counseling services are excellent assist students. 4 Features September 1, 2020 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Coconuts aren’t mammals: The confusion behind morphology and convergent evolution By: Sofia Gallus Arts & Entertainment Editor
If you’re interested in nature, you the environment that they thrive in. if we’re only using phenotype, we might not maybe it was a bird! Who knows? It just required may find it easy to point at something Omar Tonsi Eldakar, an associate recognize that. On the other hand, if you’re only a different level of examination than we’re used and identify it while out on a walk, but professor in the department of biology at NSU, using phenotype, there are occasionally different to,” said Kerstetter. what if that locust you just saw was really offers an example. populations of species that might look different While using genetic testing may be the a grasshopper? There is a debate within “Individuals are converging on similar enough that you might mistakenly think they’re most solid way to identify something, using the scientific community on how heavily characteristics, so you might have these different when actually they’re the same species an organism’s phenotype can still be a useful scientists should rely on identifying an different species, but then, all of a sudden, with just a geographical phenotypic variation,” tool, especially if you’re in the field and have organism based on its characteristics now they look alike. It’s like a dog and a dolphin, said Hoch. nothing else to go on but your research and your that we have access to genetic testing -- or right? Both are mammals, but no one is going Sometimes, characteristics are all scientists observations. if they should even rely on it at all. In the to mistake a dolphin for a dog. A dolphin have to go off of. For centuries, scientists did not The question still stands, though: is a past, there have been vague descriptions to looks more like a fish because, ultimately, have access to genetic and molecular testing, so coconut a mammal? define species, and while those definitions that environment favors those characteristics. they did their best and made educated guesses. “I would not agree that a coconut is a have been updated, it has led to some The organisms in that environment sometimes Even before there was organized science and mammal, primarily because it lacks bearing confusing and sometimes humorous will converge on very similar attributes,” said scientific studies happening, human beings young, leaving aside the definitional issues of examples. Eldakar. relied on observations to survive. monotremes,” said Kerstetter. Such a small amount of genetic Such is the example of a coconut. By “From an evolutionary standpoint, “It’s a vegan animal! Plants do sometimes information determines an organism’s a dated definition, a mammal is defined as recognizing something by the shape of it was develop hair-like structures that are supposed to phenotype, otherwise known as the something that has hair and produces milk. The kind of essential for our survival. It let us know reduce the amount of evaporation that comes out observational characteristics of an coconut does in fact have hair-like structures what was good to eat and what was about of the leaves and some people think it’s fuzzy. organism, that some believe identifying an and produces milk, but is it really a mammal? to eat us so we could avoid it. I think there is No, it’s not,” said Eldakar. animal just by its phenotype could not only J. Matthew Hoch, an associate professor a natural human tendency for us to categorize “Yeah, definitely not. This is a good cause confusions, but gather incorrect data in the department of marine and environmental things based on the shape and appearance,” illustration of why modern taxonomy doesn’t altogether. sciences at NSU, explained that identifying an said David Kerstetter, an associate professor in just rely on morphology. The acceptable One of the biggest things leading organism by just its characteristics can not the department of marine and environmental definition of mammal now is based on ancestry to confusion over species identification only be confusing, but can actually be harmful science. and not morphology. Physical characteristics are is convergent evolution. Convergent to the organism. Even if some genetic testing was available, things we can use as clues to identify ancestry, evolution is something that happens when “It could be harmful if you have cryptic there were oftentimes conservation concerns but they’re not the only evidence to identify species that are not related evolve to have species, and amongst that cryptic species about dissecting an animal just to identify it. animals,” said Hoch. similar characteristics, often as a result of might be a subspecies that is endangered, and “If it flew and it looked like it had wings,
Gill Out: Leafy
By: Flor Ana Mireles Copy Editor
Leafy $$$$ 641 NW 100th Pl Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm Monday- Sunday (Closed on Tuesdays)
Leafy is an eco-friendly, vegetarian- ice bear also tasted great, again, just like friendly and gluten-free friendly authentic mandarin oranges. As for the strawberry Vietnamese restaurant 15 minutes south soda, while it was not my favorite, I did of NSU that mixes in Asian fusion and enjoy the chunks of strawberries in the drink PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM F. MIRELES specializes in aesthetic drinks and exotic (the mandarin soda had chunks of mandarin dishes. Mainly, Leafy is known for the oranges too), but thought the ice bear tasted teddy bear ice cube drinks, which they only too artificially like strawberries. However, make 100 of a day, so it’s important to go the person I went with loved the strawberry earlier in the day to be able to try it. soda and bear, so I see how it’s viewed as Upon arriving, I was blown away by one of the most popular drinks on the menu. the decor of the restaurant. While outdoor The food was unexpectedly amazing. seating is currently available, the tables There was so much flavor in the chicken of are pretty small. However, there are the chicken sticky rice and the Vietnamese larger tables inside and masks and social fried chicken wings were out of this world. distancing are enforced with only 17 people The cilantro, spinach and onions (raw and allowed in at a time. Inside Leafy, there are caramelized) really did help to bring out beautiful and deep inspirational quotes on even more flavor in the chicken sticky rice, the walls and a swinging chair, perfect for where the chicken was truly flavorful on its pictures. They also had “Dragon Ball Z” own because of the visible seasoning on it. playing on the TV, adding to the good vibes I ate every last bite. The Vietnamese fried PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM F. MIRELES already established. chicken wings were absolutely great. They Leafy is a waiter service restaurant were the perfect blend of sweet and spicy where you order at the counter and have and the crunchy breading added some great your food served. We ordered the chicken texture. It was like your regular yummy sticky rice and Vietnamese fried chicken fried chicken wings, but so much better. wings with strawberry and mandarin sodas As for portions, the plates were definitely -- and ice bears, of course. shareable, offering enough food for two The drinks were brought out first and people to eat and be fully satisfied. the first thing I did was take tons of pictures. While Leafy got their big breakthrough They were large in size and the bears were because of their aesthetic and unique cute and colorful. If you wanted to, you ice bears, the food is really what drives could even purchase a little beanie to put this place home in my heart. I’d eat those atop your ice bear and take more pictures. Vietnamese fried chicken wings with a The drinks themselves were good -- my mandarin soda reading those deep quotes on favorite being the mandarin orange soda as the wall while “Dragon Ball Z” plays on the it tasted just like the fruit. The mandarin TV any day. PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM F. MIRELES September 1, 2020 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Features 5 How can I show up while staying home?
By: Sofia Gallus Arts & Entertainment Editor
PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM S. A lot has happened in 2020. Besides being who are making these laws that enforce GALLUS an election year, we’ve got a pandemic looming injustices against minorities and remove them
Protesters lay on their over all our heads, which has pretty much from office…” said Goldson. “You can sign stomachs in the road for stopped life as we knew it. petitions, because our legislators see those 8 minutes 46 seconds in honor of George Floyd In late May, George Floyd was murdered petitions and see all of our signatures. Our hard by Minneapolis police officers. The video of work doesn’t go without notice,” former officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on Jamalmesh Noel, also a junior at NSU Floyd’s neck went viral, reigniting energy and and the current president of the Black Student turning international attention to the Black Union, agreed that there are many ways to Lives Matter movement. While the Black Lives be supportive from home without physically Matter movement did not originate in 2020 going to demonstrations. and the terminology of “Black Lives Matter” “Activism isn’t just about going out was coined recently in 2013, the movement in the streets and being there physically. is a response to hundreds of years of systemic There’s many different forms of activism. suppression. People were reasonably outraged It could be something as little as writing a after watching the viral video, and while in the social media post, writing letters to your state past there had been vast physical demonstrations representatives or donating to different Black and protests, many people wondered how they organizations. However you can get active could show their support for the movement with this movement, go and do it,” said Noel. while also keeping themselves and others safe in If you do choose to show up physically the midst of the pandemic. and go out to protest, there are ways to do it Jessica Goldson, a junior at NSU and the safely. Noel emphasized the importance of events planning chair for the Black Student wearing personal protection. Union, explained how there are multiple ways “Wear a mask. Keep a mask over your to show your support while staying home. She face. Don’t show up without a mask. Bring also explained that if you want to do more, there some hand sanitizer and bring a mask. It is is always more work to be done. extremely important. This is serious: wear a “Voting is big. Your voice really does mask,” said Noel. matter, and by voting you can choose the people
The college student’s guide to professional development in a pandemic By: Madelyn Rinka Co-Editor-in-Chief
Cancelled internships, closed research “You should never have the mindset of, doing an internship program,” said Lorenzo. Don’t give up -- just “tweak your and project positions or limits on in-person ‘You know what? It’s a tough economy, tough “I think over these past six months a lot of approach” networking don’t have to put a halt to your market, I’m just not going to search right employers have readjusted and have now put If internships are cancelled or postponed, professional advancements and career now.’ That’s probably the worst thing you themselves in better positions to be able to house staying in touch with hiring managers and development. It’s no secret that the pandemic can do. You have to keep putting yourself out students for internships remotely.” supervisors can help determine whether or not has certainly made some aspects of securing there, you need to leverage the new reality,” Additionally, some companies are the internship will become active again and these opportunities more difficult and there’s said Emilio Lorenzo, associate director of recruiting for the spring and summer as well. what the timeline for that might look like. no shame in being disappointed and down employer relations for the Center of Academic Revisit opportunities you may have found in the “In the meantime, transition over to start about things you were looking forward to and Professional Success. past to see if they’ve been adjusted or moved identifying opportunities that are available getting postponed or cancelled. Fortunately, Utilizing platforms like LinkedIn and online. right now, whether in person or remote that are it’s possible to find ways to get meaningful Handshake, as well as taking advantage of Finding other ways to get experience looking to hire… It’s about being able to tweak experience that can give you an edge -- even if NSU’s events like Recruit a Shark (check out Remember that professional development your approach,” said Lorenzo. we have to trade a foot in the door for a Zoom page 3) can provide means of communication doesn’t only come in the form of internships. Even if companies aren’t currently hiring call or a stern handshake for a well-wishing that you would have otherwise been able to Taking this time to brush up on things you’ve at all, making an impression and leaving them email greeting. find by attending in-person events. previously learned, getting up to date with the with your resume might help you out in the Career networking over the internet Turning your location filter to “remote” technology in your field or mastering something long-run if that hiring freeze suddenly thaws. While many in-person career fairs and To some companies, the switch to completely new can potentially boost your If you want more expert advice and networking events aren’t being held right online working was entirely new when many resume and performance in future positions. guidance with your career planning, make now, there’s still plenty of ways to build your employers made the decision to shutter their Additionally, Lorenzo recommends checking an appointment with your career advisor by network and connect with professionals in in-person offices last spring. out websites like Parker Dewey that offer visiting nova.joinhandshake.com, and check your field. “Companies were struggling with their shorter project-based opportunities that can be out the Center of Academic and Professional full-time employees going remote, let alone completed between internships or other jobs. Success by going to www.nova.edu/career.
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“Imploding the Mirage” by The Killers
By: Flor Ana Mireles Copy Editor
Picture this: a little girl out on a boating Jil LLERS /mp Io ding Th, .\Ii r" g, upbeat, this song perfectly captures love and day with her family. While she doesn’t have choosing to love someone and meet in the a phone, she grabs her mom’s and plays her middle. With lyrics “Can you find heaven favorite song on repeat until someone calls in a wildflower / Hold it in the palm of your her out for having listened to the same song hand? / The moment we met / Burst like a over and over again. star / Onto the canvas of the skyline, purple The song is “Human” by The Killers and gold / We’re in this together, I ain’t never and the little girl is me. letting go,” you’ll be feeling the power of From a young age, I’ve been a fan of love and thinking of a special someone. The Killers’ alternative, synth-rock style. The final two songs on the album, Brandon Flowers, the band’s lead singer, has “When The Dreams Run Dry,” and the title a unique voice and The Killers’ music just track, “Imploding The Mirage,” are also has such a great vibe to it. great songs that make you just want to sing On Aug. 21, The Killers released their and dance along. “When The Dreams Run sixth studio album, “Imploding the Mirage,” Dry” has a lot of soul, starting off slow a 10-song album that really embalms the and picking itself up as the song and lyrics transition period the band has been going progress. “Imploding The Mirage” perfectly through since their lead guitarist, Dave encapsulates who The Killers are and how Keuning, left in 2017. While the album is unique their music style is. the band’s first album without Keuning, ALBUM ART FROM THE KILLER My favorite thing about The Killers is that authentic The Killers sound and feel through lots of struggles in her life, but is now of change are blowing wild and free.” that their music is completely their own and emanates throughout the entire album. aware of her potential, impact and higher self -- Moving along, “Fire in Bone” is the fifth can be easily recognized. When they released The album starts off with the song “My a type of confidence every woman should have. track on the album and is a song you can just their 2017 album, “Wonderful Wonderful,” Own Soul’s Warning,” which has quickly With lyrics like “But she’s gonna break out, boy, sway to, whether you’re listening to it as while there were songs I did like on the made its way to the mainstream, being you’d better know that / It’s just a matter of time background noise or giving it your full attention. album, it was not my favorite. However, I’ve repeatedly aired on alternative music stations / She fights back,” you’ll definitely find yourself Like many other songs on the album -- if not absolutely loved every song on “Imploding like 104.3 The Shark. While the song is catchy feeling stronger after just one listen. every single song -- “Fire in Bone” is a song that The Mirage.” If you’re a fan of The Killers, -- and reminds me of “When You Were Young” “Caution,” the fourth track, gives you makes you want to sing and makes you feel like or just indie music, in general -- I recommend off the album “Sam’s Town,” “Blowback,” relaxed summertime vibes, which quickly pick you’re the main character in your story. you not only listen to this album, but add it to the second track on the album, is a female- up in the chorus with lyrics like, “I’m throwing Another great song on the album is the albums that could be a perfect soundtrack empowering song about a girl who has been caution / What’s it gonna be? / Tonight the winds “Running Towards a Place.” A little more to your life. Seriously, it’s that good.
Fall picks worth streaming
By: Christina McLaughlin Co-Editor-in-Chief
PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM C. For the antihero action fan... For the goofy social MCLAUGHLIN The Boys, Season 2 (Sept. 4) commentary fan... Amazon Prime Woke, Season 1 (Sept 9) Make sure your binge watch is prepped with The dark-humored, tongue-firmly- Hulu snacks as you devour these fall picks for placed-in-cheek series adaptation of the Keef, an African-American cartoonist streaming Dynamic comic is amped for another season who is reaching mainstream success, faces of gory violence, twisted superheroes and a personal dilemma in his career and moral “the boys” [and girls] trying to stop Vought outlook after an experience with police leaves Enterprises and their nefarious ways. him hearing and seeing new animated voices that may alter his opinions on being a black For the psychological or man in society. classic horror fan... Ratched, Season 1 (Sept. 18) For the light-hearted literary Netflix fan... For fans of “One Flew Over the Enola Holmes, Film (Sept. 23) Cuckoo’s Nest,” this series tells the untold Netflix origin story of Nurse Mildred Ratched, Enola, the younger sister of the well- starring Sarah Paulson. From the creator of known Sherlock Holmes, calls on her brothers American Horror Story, this show sets out to help her solve the mystery of their missing to answer the compelling question of what mother. The well-known story of a detective makes people evil amongst the backdrop of gets a fresh new take with the bright star of a mental health facility in the early 1950s.. Netflix’s “Stranger Things” acclaim, Millie Bobby Brown. For the mystery and adventure fan... For the drama fan… For the rom-com fan… For the competition fan... Utopia, Season 1 (Sept.25) The Devil All The Time, Film (Sept. 16) Love, Guaranteed, Film (Sept. 3) Sing On!, Series (Sept. 16) Amazon Prime Netflix Netflix Netflix After discovering that a conspiracy Based on the award-winning novel After 900 unsuccessful dates from a dating Based upon the success of its international surrounding a comic book is real, a small of the same name by Donald Ray Pollock, website that guarantees love, Nick sets out to counterparts, in this American version of group of fans attempt to save humanity as Tom Holland stars as Arvin Russel, a young sue the company. After meeting with a high- the competition reality show hosted by Titus they unearth the twisted mystery behind man faced with protecting his family and paying client, Susan, a lawyer at the law firm, Burgess, contestants try to sing their way up to their beloved series, “Utopia.” small town from sinister individuals, like the agrees to take the case and discovers along the a prize of $60,000. disturbing preacher, who plague the hometown way that maybe what Nick was looking for was of Knockemstiff, Ohio. right in front of him. September 1, 2020 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Arts & Entertainment 7 Put some coconut oil on it
By: Flor Ana Mireles Copy Editor OFFSHORE coconut oil pull or brushing your teeth with coconut oil can be beneficial. Coconut oil CALENDAR does a good job of removing harmful bacteria from your mouth. In a study done by the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s National Fair Eats Drive-Thru at South Institutes of Health, coconut oil was found to Florida Fairgrounds help reduce plaque buildup, fight gum disease September 5th-7th | and even prevent tooth decay. Using coconut 11:00a.m.- 8:00 p.m. oil as a mouth cleanser can also help you have better breath and fewer cavities. It may feel a bit strange to slosh some coconut oil around Bayfront Park Free Virtual in your mouth, but it’ll definitely leave you Yoga Class feeling new and fresh. September 1, 3, & 8th | 5:00 p.m. Put it in your hair Did you cut your hair during quarantine and now wish it were longer again? Well, Live @ Frost Science Speaker putting coconut oil in your hair has been Series proven to stimulate hair growth. According to September 2nd | 2:00 p.m. Love, Beauty and Planet, a company dedicated to providing customers good-quality skin and hair products that are natural and also good Blamie’s Quarantine Bingo for the environment, applying coconut oil to Thursday your hair also helps your hair to not only grow September 3rd | 8:00 p.m back faster and longer, but thicker too. This is because of the high fatty acid contents in the coconut oil, which help nourish the scalp and Veza Sur Virtual Happy Hour remove buildup from hair follicles. If you’re September 4th | 5:00 p.m. PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM F. MIRELES used to putting a lot of product or heat in your Coconut oil is not just good for cooking, but good for everything else too hair, coconut oil can even help repair split ends and add shine. Try incorporating coconut Food Truck Night Miramar Sept. 2 marks World Coconut Day, and oil, it can reduce inflammation and help your oil into your hair routine at least two or three September 4th | 5:00 - 8:00 when I think of coconuts, I automatically think skin heal. This is because it has antibacterial, times a week. It won’t be long before you start p.m. of coconut oil. Coconut oil offers a tremendous antifungal, antiviral and restorative properties, seeing results. amount of health benefits in a wide variety of as stated by the Natural Medicine Journal. Coconuts are a holy grail. They’re not ways. If you’ve ever watched “My Big Fat According to Healthline, coconut oil also has only edible and even drinkable, but they’re Indian Cooking Demo Greek Wedding,” instead of putting Windex on proven benefits in treating skin disorders like nature’s medicine too, providing us natural September 5th | 1:00 p.m. everything, just put some coconut oil on it. Here eczema, dermatitis and irritation. It even helps ways to heal and better our health. You can are some useful and clever ways to use it. with acne and can act as a moisturizer, helping to eat it, cook with it, drink it, put it in your hair, repair cracked and dry skin. put it on your skin, put it in your mouth and Virtual Qurantina Karaoke Put it on your skin so much more. No matter what’s happening, Night by Karla Croqueta Whether you’ve got a fresh tattoo, wound Put it on your teeth coconuts and coconut oil can make things a September 7th | 5:00 p.m. or scar, put some coconut oil on it! Because of If you’re the type of person who sometimes little better, and if you’re skeptical, just put the medium-chain fatty acids found in coconut goes to bed without brushing your teeth, doing a some coconut oil on it! Staying connected while staying apart: new ways to socialize safely By: Madelyn Rinka Co-Editor-in-Chief
The pandemic has affected infinite Getting social with screen aspects of our everyday lives and it’s no sharing doubt been tough. It’s natural to want to Fortunately, with Zoom’s screen- see your friends, either for support or just sharing abilities, playing games with friends a sense of normalcy, but that’s not always from far away is easier than ever. Never been possible right now. There’s any number of in the “online gaming” community before? reasons you might not be able to socialize Don’t worry -- the industry has gone far in person -- out of safety, because you past arcade or combat style games, if that’s or your friends are attending classes not your thing. Check out developers like ¼ remotely or everyone just lives far away Jackbox. Jackbox makes games specifically and you aren’t looking to take part in long for groups of people, where most attendees -j distance travel. Whatever your motive for play by using their phone and seeing the To Do: physically distancing yourself is, here are “gameplay” on a shared screen. If that’s still a few ideas to help you stay connected not how you’re looking to spend your Friday 1.-o o""'" ~ 0..t\).~ while staying apart. night with friends, consider streaming a ~ e,0 ... 11. movie or television show together. Even if Physically distant dining you don’t literally “share screens,” you can Do you miss going out to dinner with sync up so that your movie is playing at the your roommates? Brunch with your best same time. There’s also a few extensions friends? While you might not be able to that were developed to help with this -- recreate sitting with a friend in a familiar just be sure to do your research before diner with a cup of coffee or those avocado downloading any new programs. toast-filled Instagram photo ops, you can still catch a bite together. Plan a time to Planning during a pandemic “get together” over a meal with a friend. If you’re like me, you’ve somehow Make something fancier than usual, whip managed to yearn for those messy group up your coffee, drizzle some expensive chat conversations where you were trying olive oil over your plate, garnish with to find the perfect time to get your 10 best edible flowers, do whatever you need to do friends together to hang out all at once. It can PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM M. RINKA Has your planner been downright devoid of anything to make it feel like you’re eating at your absolutely be a pain, but making “plans,” fun with friends? Try these new ideas to hang out from a distance favorite restaurants together. You might even if it’s just to video chat, can help not be able to share food from across make socializing feel a little more normal let’s FaceTime!” and never actually get around hanging out, set aside some time in your screens, but you can still share each -- and it can help you prioritize seeing your to it, despite everyone’s best intentions. Now schedule for socializing -- like you normally other’s company. friends. It’s really easy to say “I miss you, that you hopefully have some more ideas for would -- even if you don’t leave your room. 8 Sports September 1, 2020 | nsucurrent.nova.edu
September 1, 1971: First all-black lineup
The Pittsburgh Pirates fielded an “all-black” lineup consisting of African-American and Latino players -- a first in Major League Baseball. Presumed to be the most diverse of all teams in the MLB, the team was made up of 13 players of Latin or African-American THIS WEEK descent. Most notably, the lineup consisted of Hall of Famers Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell. The Pirates won 10-7 against the Philadelphia Phillies and went on to win the IN SPORTS IN World Series that season.
HISTORY September 2nd, 1966: Miami Dolphins establishedt The Miami Dolphins started their first-ever season as a part of the American Football League in 1966. The team was founded by politician Joe Robbie and comedian Danny Thomas. This was the first time since 1946 that the region had a professional football September 4, 2018: New face of Nike team, previously featuring the Miami Seahawks. The original training location of the team Colin Kaepernick became the newest face of Nike’s 30th anniversary advertising was in St. Pete Beach, with practices in August taking place at a local high school in campaign in 2018 after kneeling during the U.S. national anthem. Kaepernick took a Gulfport. Unfortunately, for their first game, the Dolphins lost to the Oakland Raiders with knee for the first time two years prior in the 49ers’ final 2016 preseason game. This a score of 23-14. method of peaceful protest was in response to police brutality, in turn gaining massive traction in the media. Alongside Kaepernick was teammate Eric Reid. Kaepernick has not played professionally since the 49ers’ final game that season in 2017, unofficially blacklisted by NFL owners. September 3, 1972: The United States wins Gold
American swimmer, Mark Spitz, won the 100m gold medal at the Munich Olympics. September 5, 1995: New consecutive games record Spitz earned the world record for the time with a record of 51.22 seconds -- not too far off from the present-day record of 46.91 seconds. By the end of Spitz’s career, he had Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles tied Lou Gehrig’s long-standing record of won nine Olympic golds, one silver and one bronze. Additionally, Spitz went on to set 35 playing in 2,130 straight MLB games. Gehrig, who played for the New York Yankees, held world records in the sport. the record for 56 years before Ripken tied and eventually passed his record. Ripken still holds the record today with a consecutive game count of 2,632 over the course of 16 years.
September 7, 1988 : Three new Hall of Famers September 6, 2008: Williams wins another title Guy Lafleur, Tony Esposito and Brad Park were all inducted into the NHL Hall Serena Williams won her third U.S. title in the U.S. Open for Women’s tennis in of Fame. Lafluer was known for his time with the New York Rangers and the Quebec 2008. Williams beat Jelena Jankovic of Serbia with a score of 6-4 and 7-5. Williams is an Nordiques and for being the first in NHL history to score 50 goals and 100 points in six accomplished tennis player, holding the most Grand Slam titles in singles, doubles and consecutive seasons. Esposito, who played for the Chicago Black Hawks, was known for mixed doubles, with a total of 39 titles. In 2016 and 2017, Williams was the highest-paid pioneering the now popular butterfly style and was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL female athlete and in 2015 was named Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated. Players in 2017. Park, who played for the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings, was named to the all-star team several times throughout his career and is also on the 100 Greatest NHL Players list.
On The Bench:
The false-positive ideology of playing amongst COVID-19
By: Christina McLaughlin Co-Editor-in-Chief
2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic The MLB and MLBPA jointly created looked at and affect future decisions. These process, we can’t assume that a false negative will most likely go down in history for the enhanced COVID-19 safety protocols involving governing boards have until Sept. 5 to make a isn’t out of the realm of possibility. I think the revolutionary wake it left on the medical field, contact tracing, mask coverings in areas of decision as to continue with daily testing and/ hardest fact we have to face is that we truly the economy and the entire globe as a whole. contact and involved safety protocols during or create a policy for weeding out potential don’t know what’s the right move here. But, in As we are still in the throes of those landmark travel with seclusion in hotel rooms while on the inaccurate test results. As it stands, the protocol any case, I don’t believe that outright trying to decisions, it seems like nothing has been road as they enter their post-season and make-up involves two additional tests within 24 hours disprove or dismiss a positive test result is the rocked more in the “will they or won’t they” games. after a positive result is found. If those sequential right move either. than professional sports. With the NFL in the midst of their pre- tests are negative, then the first test is deemed This is going to be a difficult path to The NBA and WNBA elected to create season training camps and the finalization of defective. navigate until we either develop a critical what is known as the “NBA Bubble,” an regular season safety protocols, recent events Therein lies the problem, not only with the and indisputable understanding of the virus isolation zone or “bubble” that hosts 22 have brought up some serious concerns. On NFL, but with all sports and their approaches or discover ways to effectively control its invited teams out of the total 30 NBA teams Aug. 22, daily COVID-19 tests across 11 NFL to COVID-19 in general. How do we really spread. However, we aren’t there yet, and at within the ESPN Wide World of Sports teams and 77 individuals were discovered to be know that the original test was a false positive? this point, we have to think critically if we Complex with housing at Disney Hotels and false positive. Although the NFL investigated There is potential that the individual was in fact are going to protect the athletes we idolize on games held across a majority of Disney arenas these results and retested those individuals infected with the virus and potentially spread it our television screens and the individuals who and properties. This provides the NBA and its while following proper procedures until it was unknowingly, but now, it is left undetected in make professional sports the exciting world teams the opportunity to isolate the players confirmed, it brought up potential glaring errors the sequential tests. We are still at the infantile we are entertained by every week. from the public in hopes of preventing the in judgment that may affect this upcoming stages of understanding how this virus operates spread of COVID-19 and allowing them to season. It now rests on the NFL and NFLPA’s that we can’t just assume that a positive test compete in a 2020-2021 season. shoulders as to how this false positive will be result is inaccurate. Under that same thought September 1, 2020 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Sports 9 Finding Fitness: Take your fitness in stride(s) By: Christina McLaughlin Co-Editor-in-Chief Okay, I know what you’re thinking. Walking? own pace wherever you want. With my aunt, PRINTED WITH How is that a fitness activity? Well, I don’t mean we opted between the local high school track PERMISSION FROM C. MCLAUGHLIN the kind of leisurely walk you take to the fridge field and some of the local streets we lived to get yourself a snack or the walk across campus around. When my roommates and I decided Try a morning walk and don’t forget to track after you realize your class started five minutes to start walking at the start of the semester, we your steps and pace if ago. Here, I’m talking more specifically about opted to walk from our apartment to Griffin you want! long walks that can positively impact your health. Rd and back. With my aunt, we walked for I think we’ve all seen those individuals walking about an hour or roughly two miles. With my around our neighborhoods with the fanny packs or roommates, we walk for about two hours and the hand weights that make walking look like an hit somewhere around four miles in total. One intense Olympic-level event. But, you don’t have time, I even walked to campus, which was also to keep up with them and you don’t have to do it about two miles. alone. Now, I’m not going to lie. My legs did Sometime near the end of the summer, feel the burn the first few times, but that was an my aunt offered to walk with me around our easy fix. I was able to take a phone call, walk neighborhood to look at the fancy houses and with a friend or even create a playlist to distract catch up. After realizing she meant an actual myself. Eventually, it felt great to have that hour-long walk that left me out of breath instead extra “stretch of the legs,” as some would say. of what I imagined might be just a leisurely stroll Don’t just take my word for it. According with some gossip, I really began to enjoy myself. to Marilyn Gordon, assistant professor at the Dr. Anyone who knows me can attest that working Kiran C. Patel college of osteopathic medicine, out isn’t my strong suit. Many workout classes this type of walking has been found to improve in the past left me hovering over a trash can mood, reduce stress levels, improves immune hoping my face would soon return to its normal function and helps strengthen the muscles and shade of pale and for the room to stop spinning. bones in our bodies. Gordon also mentioned However, walking offered something I didn’t that NSU’s campus is conducive for walking consider before -- an activity I already knew how because of the continuous walk paths around to participate in and could help me stay in shape campus, especially around Gold Circle Lake. without any equipment, monthly memberships or So, if you have a packed schedule, a small societal pressure. budget or are like me and looking for a less The beauty of walking, at least for me, was intense workout activity to fit into your daily the endless adaptability of it. You can fit into your life, consider giving walking the ol’ college try. schedule in any free moment and take it at your
An ode to the rowing team By: Sofia Gallus Arts & Entertainment Editor
PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM K. VERBRAEKEN One last row out This year, NSU announced the indefinite suspension of their women’s rowing team. This announcement came after nationwide cuts to college sports as many college athletics departments have been hit hard by the pandemic. While the rowing team has been suspended, the team spirit continues on and the girls on the team have fond memories of their time spent rowing. Madison Mello, a junior marine biology major, recalls when she first began rowing. “I started rowing my freshman year of high school. After swimming for about six years, I got really bored and had known a family friend that rowed previously. One day, I just decided to sign up and never stopped,” said Mello. Alex Herlihy, a junior environmental science major, recalls a similar induction into the sport. “I started rowing in high school. Our assistant principal decided to start a rowing club since we had a pretty big lake nearby, and so he said ‘Okay, we can do this.’ Around the same time, I had [wanted] to stop doing soccer, so it ended up working out. I did it in high school and The women on the team worked so hard. Rowing at being in their third or fourth year of school and have Mello. got super into it. I eventually went to a rowing NSU was amazing. Watching the sunrise come up competed in at least 75% of the team’s events. Fay believes that rowing exemplifies a co- camp at the naval academy. I joined NSU’s team over the intercoastal waterway was amazing. I think To Fay, rowing is more than just a sport. It is curricular model that many schools use to teach as a walk on since my club was super small and I that’s probably going to be what I’m going to miss an essential tool to teach social and perception skills. personal and professional skills. couldn’t get recruited,” said Herlihy. the most, besides being surrounded by and helping “The purpose of rowing at the collegiate level “I think rowing is the best sport you can do Both Mello and Herlihy were on the rowing a group of people who just want to be really good at is to teach people on a more basic level than just a in college. It’s a very simple sport, but the skills team before it was suspended. While they are both something. I loved the constant benefit of being in an classroom how to interact with teammates and you’re developing mentally are complex. It helps saddened at the news of the suspension, they have environment like that,” said Fay. people who are moving towards a goal. In the end, you realize your goals and it teaches you that if lifelong memories and feel that rowing at NSU NSU’s rowing team has won many awards you’re personally going to get a lot out of it. Not just you want to get something, you have to invest in has greatly enhanced their college experience. throughout the years and some team members because you want the team to do well, but because a certain way. Learning what ways you need to “I’ve met some of my best friends through have gone on to receive additional awards and you can see the individual growth in each team invest yourself is something you need in rowing rowing. While I was rowing, I was able to get all scholarships for their rowing escapades. member,” said Fay. to excel at it, so that’s why I think rowing belongs my school problems out of my head and just focus In 2012, the NSU Sharks rowing team Mello also noted that being on the rowing team in a college environment,” he said. on that. It really helped me focus, too. I know I’m a dominated at the Sunshine State Conference rowing at NSU was an essential part of what made college While the team is only indefinitely person who, if not busy, will not do well in school. competition. The Sharks varsity eight won the so great for her. suspended, there is already a change.org petition It was the perfect thing for me and just really championships at SSC by more than 10 seconds, a “I think it definitely enhanced my experience with more than 1,500 signatures asking NSU to helped me focus,” explained Herlihy. clear-cut and impressive win. That same year, they at NSU. I feel, when I came to Florida, I had nobody reinstate the rowing team. Devin Fay, the coach for the women’s received the silver medal at the Aberdeen Dad Vail and being pushed straight into a family like that was “I know that the alumni are working really rowing team, reminisces on his time spent Regatta, a prestigious competition. so comforting. It made me feel a lot better. Even now, hard to prove that rowing belongs at NSU. coaching the rowing team and knows that, while In 2017, four members of the NSU Sharks when the team is no longer, I still feel like I have that Everybody is struggling in college athletics right this is a disappointment to the team, it will help rowing team were given scholar-athlete awards family. I talk to the girls every single day. It made now, so it’s no surprise, but I think there is a way to them grow in their personal and professional by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association me appreciate the college experience a little bit continue rowing at NSU,” said Fay. careers. (CRCA). This award is only granted to students more; having to balance academics, studying, and “The students were absolutely spectacular. who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher while my social life and all that. It just made it better,” said 10 Opinions September 1, 2020 | nsucurrent.nova.edu
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Why must writing be so hard? To& ...
By: Alexander Martinie Opinions Editor
My job mainly deals with writing topics. We constantly hear about the and coming up with ideas for articles pandemic and politics, so I doubt that each week, but most of the time, I have no anyone wants to read more into that. What idea what to write about. Right now, I am about… No. Or maybe… Nope. What if we sitting at my desk, two minutes before this try a face-off? No one wants to write the article is supposed to be due, and I have opposing side. What if I talk about… We absolutely no idea what to talk about. wrote about that last issue. How about… Water Your Thoughts is supposed That is coming up in the next issue. to be an article that is simple and easy Writing is hard, even when it is to do. You pick a topic and just ramble your job, and believe me, I love writing. on for about 300 words. Normally, I can However, some days, it can just be a bit ramble on about whatever the topic is for too much. Sometimes, the ideas just don’t hours, but now, that’s a lot more difficult. flow and you sit at your desk staring at a In today’s world, there is so much going blank document until you get a small hit on that figuring out what to talk about is of an idea, and then, you lose your train of difficult. It is supposed to be like catching thought. a fish in a barrel. Only now, you are also in Well, it looks like I figured out what PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM C. MCLAUGHLIN It all has to start from somewhere the barrel and the fish are piranhas. With to write and I’m only nine minutes past the that in mind, you can see my conundrum. deadline. Then, there is the issue of repetitive
Stop trying to pretend like this is normal
By: Sofia Gallus Arts & Entertainment Editor
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What good does it do to keep information from students? The only downside would be helping us.
Let’s be honest. Doing things online doesn’t I can usually use my laptop to take notes faster, but your students to show up and do the work for class can answer questions and go over the lectures. work for all of us, and that’s okay. Even under now my laptop is being utilized for Zoom lectures, themselves and that it may feel like recording your While I think that SI sessions are one of the greatest normal circumstances, online classes can be so I’m taking notes the old fashioned way. However, own lecture and posting it online afterwards is giving tools NSU has to offer, none of them are being challenging and our country is anything but normal every class, I always seem to miss something. In the students a little too much leeway, but there is an actual recorded and many of them are only able to be right now. That being said, many professors and past, when I’ve taken physical notes for my class, I pandemic looming over all of our heads right now. It attended if you’ve got nothing else going on. The school administration members are doing their have always enjoyed when professors posted their would be far better to say that you gave your students Tutoring and Testing Center is only available during best to make their students feel as if this is a normal powerpoints online so I can go back over them and all of the tools to succeed in your class and they failed business hours, which is when most students are school year. fill in anything I missed. This year, I think thatis on their own than to say that you were “gatekeeping” working at other businesses. While it’s comforting to know that many especially important, and some professors are already the information they needed but missed because they The only way some of us can keep up right professors understand the stress and anxiety utilizing Zoom’s ‘recording’ feature to record their only had access to it for a brief moment. now is by going over what we’re given by our that comes with trying to earn a degree during a lectures and repost them in case students miss them in While there are resources for students who professors, and while the powerpoints may be pandemic, it would be easier to just admit that this addition to posting their powerpoints and even some may feel lost in class, many of them aren’t accessible posted online, some professors go over specific isn’t a normal school year. It is one filled with new lecture notes. to students dealing with other things in life like a examples during lecture. When students only struggles that many of us have never faced before. However, there are some departments and full time job, family duties or even just the stress have access to that information for a few fleeting It is confusing, stressful and just downright scary. professors already announcing that they will not be of a pandemic weighing on them. NSU offers moments, it harms us. What good does it do to keep Speaking personally, it is hard for me to focus allowing the recording of Zoom lectures. I cannot supplemental instruction sessions, SI sessions for information from students? The only downside and keep up over Zoom, but I’m doing my best. emphasize how wrong that is. I understand wanting short, where a student who has previously taken the would be helping us. September 1, 2020 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Opinions 11
The COVID conundrum: college parties
By: Flor Ana Mireles Copy Editor
In the past few weeks, colleges around the country have begun their semesters, crossing instance, Instagram removed an account their fingers that new mask policies, buckets allegedly prompting “COVID parties” for of hand sanitizer and online learning will be students returning to Arizona State University. enough to keep COVID-19 cases on campus at The evidence is there. Reckless students’ bay. Despite the efforts of universities to prepare behavior has already had a direct impact on for the surge of new and returning students, one the transition back to school, and it’s only the variable has sat poised, ready to throw a wrench first day of September. into months of planning: college parties. So, if the evidence is there and the Since fall terms began, college parties have repercussions are already manifesting, then continuously underscored how difficult it is to why are they still happening? One can only police students’ behavior. Large, non-socially wonder. Perhaps, it is the rebellious spirit of distant gatherings of students have been met college-aged individuals, a lack of knowledge with a variety of responses. Last week, Georgia or concern about the consequences of risky College cautioned that students who attended actions or a surrender to months of longing house parties and other large gatherings would for physical closeness. Or, one can chalk it be harshly reprimanded, even by suspension. up to sheer stupidity. Whichever explanation Many other colleges have followed suit you decide to land on, the implications are the by issuing similarly strict warnings to their same. The actions of a few could ruin it for student populations. However, while school everyone. officials may effectively exercise tight control No matter how you paint it, the situation on on-campus actions and behaviors, enforcing we are all in is far from ideal, but instead of policies off-campus has proven to be a more risking a whole school year -- not to mention difficult task. the health and safety of everyone on campus Universities including the University -- for the sake of one fun-filled night, consider of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the something else I’m sure we can all agree on. A University of Notre Dame have suspended safe college experience in this “new normal” on-ground instruction after cases were linked is better than regressing back to another lonely to large gatherings in off-campus housing as quarantine. well as to sororities and fraternities. In another
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Mental health in the time of COVID-19
By: Alexander Martinie Opinions Editor
In the past two years, I have written several support system that you can use to cope with any articles on the college mental health crisis, and mental health issue that you are experiencing. here I am again writing another. This time, there During stressful times like these, we need is a lot more added to the crisis. The COVID-19 to talk about mental health. We cannot just push pandemic has caused an increase in feelings of it under the rug and say that we will deal with it loneliness, anxiety, fear and sadness, mainly as another time. The stigmatization of talking about a result of self-isolation and quarantining. With mental health issues only makes these feelings of this, the symptoms of mood and stress-related loneliness, anxiety, fear and sadness worse. For disorders can increase in severity. people to properly cope with these mental health We need to acknowledge that this is a very struggles, they need to be able to talk to someone stressful time and that it is okay to take time about them. We need to end the taboo of talking to help yourself. At a time like this, self-care is about mental health. Talking about mental health extremely important. Remember to take care of is an important part of working to end the mental DARE both your physical and mental health as one can health crisis that we are currently facing. impact the other. Make sure that you are getting This mental health crisis is something that enough sleep and try to stick to a relatively stable we as college students can work to solve together. sleep schedule. Get some physical activity and If you know that one of your peers is dealing go outside regularly. Trying to maintain or with mental health issues —whether they are resume your normal pre-COVID-19 routine anxious, depressed or any other problem— try to can make you feel more comfortable and less encourage them to seek help or find someone to anxious. Stay informed, but also know where talk to. If you are experiencing your own mental your boundaries are with watching coverage. health concerns, try reaching out to the Center If you only feel comfortable checking the for Student Counseling and Well-being, formerly news for COVID-19 updates once a day, that known as the Henderson Student Counseling is completely fine. Maintain the connections Center. The center has many certified mental you had prior to quarantine. Keep in touch with health counselors well equipped to help any PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM C. MCLAUGHLIN For some students, self help books and pep friends and family; they can be an important student. talks are their version of self care Stay Safe. Stay Current.