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By: Grace Ducanis NSU swim teams win SSC championship @GraceDucanis

Both NSU’s men’s and women’s swim Wahlstrom said she thought going into teams took home the conference titles at the the meet that both the men’s and women’s 2017 Sunshine State Conference (SSC) Men’s teams would win. and Women’s Swim Championships, which “We all came in with a very good attitude, took place Feb. 16-19 in Orlando, Florida. and we were all very excited because we knew According to NSU’s athletics website, that both women and men had a good chance to this victory makes NSU the only school in the win this year,” she said. “We all knew that we SSC to have won the men’s and the women’s could swim really fast.” conference titles twice, once in 2017 and once in Franco Lupoli, junior biology major and 2012. Swimmers Courtney DeVeny and Franco winner of the 2017 SSC Male Swimmer of the Lupoli were also named SSC Female and Male Meet award, competed with NSU at the SSC Swimmer of the Meet, respectively. Both NSU championships for the first time this year. He said teams have now won three conference titles that the most challenging thing about the meet was each. the fact that team members were swimming three Courtney DeVeny, junior business major or four individual races, in addition to relays. and winner of the 2017 SSC Female Swimmer Lupoli said the moment that stood out to him of the Meet award, competed in the 200-meter most from the competition was when the team individual medley, 400-meter individual medley, won. 200-meter butterfly and 200-meter backstroke. “We all jumped together to celebrate…both She placed first in all four events. DeVeny said men and women,” he said. “That was the most that the women’s team thought they had a really PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM D. HENDRICKS exciting part of the whole meet, obviously.” good chance of winning going into the meet. NSU’s men’s and women’s swim teams after winning the SSC championship. DeVeny said that she attributes part of the “Anything can happen, so you have to be team’s success to the new coaching staff. prepared for anything,” she said. “But, just from to do, and people were able to step it up and Emma Wahlstrom, swimmer and senior “I think that really helped us a lot,” she said. what the results showed, we were ready and surprise.” business administration major, broke a “It was much more of a positive atmosphere this prepared.” At the SSC championships, NSU’s longstanding SSC record in the 100-meter year, and I think that the team came together better Marco Adalbe, swimmer and senior women’s team competed against teams from backstroke. as a whole than what it has in the past. So I think biology major, said that the men’s team did Tampa, Florida Southern, Saint Leo, Lynn, “I didn’t know I [broke the record] until that made a difference.” better than he expected. Florida Tech and Rollins. The men’s team my coach told me after,” she said. “It felt really “I was impressed by everyone’s results,” competed against teams from Tampa, Florida good, and that’s not my main event either, so it See SWIM TEAM on 3 he said. “I did better than I thought I was going Southern, Saint Leo, Florida Tech and Rollins. felt really good.”

By: Grace Ducanis UNIV1000 to change in fall semester @GraceDucanis

Fall may be the season of decay, but this On Feb. 8, the Undergraduate Student visited different parts of campus, according to by visiting different resources on campus and fall may bring new life to UNIV1000. Government Association (SGA) passed a Harrington. writing about them, like she did in her UNIV Several changes will be made to resolution to “continue to work with all freshman To improve the course, Harrington class. UNIV1000, an introductory university class all students and staff to get UNIV1000 prepared for suggested reducing the class from 16 weeks to Boucher said, “Since this was the first time freshman are required to take, before the course next school year.” eight weeks and reducing the number of credits this class was taught, there’s probably more stuff is offered again in the fall. Freshman Council member and freshman from three to one or two. that needs to be adjusted than usual, but there’s According to Leanne Boucher, associate theatre and legal studies major Jarod Harrington, “There’s only so much you can learn about really nothing new about this process. It’s a new professor of psychology and coordinator of the who headed up the SGA legislation, said that the how to be a freshman,” he said. “A lot of us class – we’re changing stuff, we’re keeping stuff faculty team that plans the UNIV class, these legislation was designed to ask for support from feel like 16 weeks is just unnecessary, and all that worked and we’re getting rid of stuff that changes will include aligning coursework across SGA to help faculty make the UNIV class better. the information you need…you can get the full didn’t.” classes and introducing an overarching theme “There was such negative feedback from experience in eight weeks.” According to Boucher, students won’t of identity and specific themes that relate to students and even some faculty who didn’t like Nicole Proto, freshman nursing major realize how much this course has helped them the professional strengths of the instructors, the class,” he said. and freshman senator for SGA, said that many until later on during their time at NSU. like wellness, neuroscience, music and marine Harrington said that he personally liked students spoke to her about their frustrations “A lot of students go through their high science. his UNIV class, but found that a lot of other with the inconsistencies in the different classes. school careers with one mindset and they come “I heard a lot of the negative constructive students didn’t. After speaking to students “A lot of people didn’t look forward to it. to college and it’s really difficult…socially, criticism that was leveled and leveled fairly at taking the class, he said he discovered that all They hated waking up and going to that class. academically, emotionally,” she said. “So one of the course, and that’s why we’re changing it,” of the courses were completely different classes. They didn’t connect with their teacher,” she the purposes of this course…is to help students Boucher said. “There was a lot of diversity In one class, students were required to keep a explained. transition.” across sections, and diversity not in a good Tumblr blog, in another students were writing Proto said that she recommends keeping way…so we’re looking to rectify that.” essays every day, and in other classes students the class at 16 weeks and having students learn 2 News FebruaryFebruary 28, 17, 2017 2015 | |nsucurrent.nova.edu nsucurrent.nova.edu NEWS ANCHOR Stay up to date with international events. 3301 College Avenue 81 arrested in overnight Chicago raid CDC finds fatal drug overdoses doubled Student Affairs Building, Room 310 On Feb. 23 and 24 the Chicago Police Department According to ABC News, the CDC found that Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796 made 81 arrests for gun- and drug-related incidences, fatal drug overdoses have doubled since 1999. 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NSU, Holocaust museum hosts anti-genocide seminar

By: Celina Mahabir Austrian salt mines, his two sisters were sent claimed they were fighting for their universal to the Auschwitz concentration camp and were rights. On Feb. 23, NSU’s Department of History murdered shortly after. “[This is] something we in the United and Political Science hosted an anti-genocide Munzer was taken in by the Madna family States take for granted,” Moustafa said. event in conjunction with the Washington in Indonesia, who agreed to raise him as their A major focus of Moustafa’s is the children D.C.-based United States Holocaust Memorial own and protect him from Nazi officials. that are unable to attend school. Museum (USHMM). Entitled “Fleeing The family grew fond of Munzer as a result, “An entire generation of Syrians is left Atrocities: Witnessing Perspectives,” the considering him to be one of their own until the without a proper education system,” he said, seminar featured Holocaust survivor Alfred Holocaust had passed. Munzer said that living in ending on the idea that any form of assistance Munzer and Syrian immigrant Mouaz Moustafa. a post-genocide world became the norm for him, refugees receive can amount to a positive The discussion was conducted by Naomi despite the fact that his only immediate family change. The case also cannot be transferred to Kikoler, the director of policy and advocacy survivor was his mother. PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM C. MAHABIR the deliberation of the International Court of Mouaz Moustafa (left), a Syrian immigrant, and Alfred Munzer with the Global Centre for the Responsibility to “After the Holocaust, people said, ‘Never (center), both spoke at the seminar about their experiences at Justice (ICJ), as Russian delegates consistently the center of humanitarian crises. Protect at the USHMM. again,’” Munzer said. “But we have seen one veto the motion to do so. “We present these stories as a way to genocide after another. We have to somehow family members and even escaped torturous Kikoler closed the seminar with questions humanize these events for the audience,” break that cycle by teaching our children not to imprisonment. Moustafa said that he acts from the audience, explaining that the Assad Kikoler said when introducing the two featured hate.” according to the motto of the Syrian Task Force: regime has violated every humanitarian law speakers. Shortly after, Moustafa took over to narrate “To save one life is to save all of mankind.” set forth by the United Nations (UN) and that The floor was then opened to Munzer, his experience as a Palestinian refugee turned “They give hope to a very hopeless the Syrian civil war is considerably the largest who briefly relayed his experiences as a child Executive Director of the Syrian Task Force. situation that’s unfolding in Syria,” he explained, humanitarian crisis in history. survivor of the Holocaust who was separated With the assistance of a video produced by the elaborating on the belief of many Syrians that Both speakers pled with the audience to from his family at a young age. With his mother USHMM and forensic photos taken following to leave their country is to surrender to the raise awareness on anti-genocide movements held captive as a worker at a German electronics the attacks on major Syrian cities, he detailed controversial Assad regime. He recounted his and to contribute to the changes that can be factory and his father assembling rockets in his encounters with people who have lost conversation with one man in particular, who made in such controversial societies today. February 28, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu News 3 SWIM TEAM from 1

According to Marco Adalbe, senior individual medley, the 200- and 400-meter energy in our team was always very high, and currently training. biology major, the previous head coach had a medley relay and the 800-meter freestyle we were always smiling,” Adalbe said. “Just Wahlstrom, who qualified for the national different mentality and different philosophy relay. This is his fourth year competing at the that feeling of excitement was there, and you championship, said she feels good about the regarding swimming, training and competing, SSC conference. He said for him, this year’s could hear the parents cheering for us. They upcoming competition. than current head coach Ben Hewitt. conference was the most exciting one he’s were the loudest parents, obviously.” “I just hope we swim really fast,” she said. “It obviously has worked,” he said. “It’s attended and that the swimmers and their The eight male swimmers and nine Lupoli is also training for nationals. helped us step it up and win the conference families were more involved in the events than female swimmers from NSU who qualified for “While we’re definitely happy with our meet.” in previous years. the NCAA Division II national championship performance, we’re not satisfied,” he said. Adalbe set meet records in the 400-meter “We really supported each other… The on March 8-11 in Birmingham, Alabama are “We’re hungry for more.

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By: Liz Mazorowicz graduation. With the help of friends, family, There are some non-negotiable pre-trip coworkers and any stranger who would listen, it requirements that all riders must complete before A few summers ago, my friend rode her became obvious to me that any hesitation I had the start of their route. To be eligible to start the bike across the country. She had a blog, some about Bike & Build would not be worth giving CUS route at the end of May, I have to fundraise awesome Instagram pictures and incredible up the opportunity to be a part of a summer that $4,800, train 500 miles, complete 10 hours of stories to tell about her summer with an aligned so closely with many values I stand for. volunteering with an organization that addresses organization called Bike & Build. As I followed Because of a variety of factors, people the issue of affordable housing and participate her story, I realized that this was something that nationwide face the issue of limited access in pre-trip curriculum surrounding the issue. In I wanted to be a part of. Beyond a good story, to affordable housing. Bike & Build works short, my preparation for this adventure is the breathtaking views and an experience that the specifically to create a place where fair and most terrifying to-do list I have ever seen. Even word ‘adventure’ seems too weak to describe, decent housing is available for all individuals. though this list scares me, all the nervous energy something about it really caught my attention. Service is my go-to avenue to understand I have about this summer is quickly crushed by This year, I applied to spend my summer with communities, social issues and how to create a wave of pure excitement when I think about Bike & Build. change. This need for understanding is three months, 3,875 miles and one summer Bike & Build is a nonprofit organization coupled with a fascination for how non-profit peddling for affordable housing. PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM L. MAZOROWICZ dedicated to cross-country bike rides that organizations work. By nature, non-profit Mazorowicz will spend her summer biking across the country I could not be more thankful to my friend for advocate and serve for the issue of affordable organizations are “gap-fillers.” Non-profits to help build affordable housing. sharing her story or to the internet for allowing housing. Bike & Build sends teams of young see gaps defined by a community and create a concrete opportunity to put my passion in me to creep my way into conversations that led people to ride a bike from the east to west coast programs or resources to fill that gap. motion and spend three months dedicated to to one accepted application for an incredible and work with affordable housing organizations I work as the graduate assistant for civic volunteering and advocating for positive change. summer. What is soon to be the best adventure to build homes along the way. engagement in the Office of Student Leadership In late December, days before the new I have ever had started with a gut feeling while Before I applied I had a fair amount of and Civic Engagement. In my position, I oversee year, I got an email welcoming me to the Central reading a blog. hesitation. To start, I didn’t even own a bike. I our Sharks and Service Program and try to align United States (CUS) Route for Bike & Build To learn more about Bike & Build and do know how to ride one, but I imagine it takes students with an opportunity to explore how 2017. what my summer will look like or help me reach more than the ability to balance to be successful service can help people understand, fill or even My team and I have a lot of work to do my fundraising goal, go to bikeandbuild.org on a cross-country bike tour. In May, I graduate eliminate a “gap” that they observe in the world. before we meet in May. Bike & Build has built and check out the Central United States (CUS) with a master’s degree in college student affairs. I know that every person has the capacity to a comprehensive program to prepare riders to Cross-Country Route. If you have any interest A summer with Bike & Build means a unique create change, and for likeminded groups the bike coast-to-coast, become educated on an in sharing this journey with me, find my blog at job search and not adhering to the traditional odds are even greater. That understanding guides important issue and get excited for the summer lizmaz.wordpress.com. goal of finding a job that starts the day after my work every day. This summer will give me of a lifetime. Caffeine: Friend or foe? By: Kerrigan McVicker

For many, there is nothing like the smell of The consequences of caffeine will report that their head feels like it is going freshly-brewed coffee. For real coffee lovers, it Marilyn Gordon, a registered dietitian to explode off of their shoulders, so it can be is one of the first things they think about when nutritionist and a certified specialist in sports painful,” Gordon said. waking up in the morning. Not only are people dietetics at NSU, said caffeine is a stimulant People can also experience grogginess and in love with the taste of coffee, but some are that tends to increase heart rate, blood pressure an inability to focus on what they are doing. addicted to the caffeine that is in every sip. and mental alertness, which is why people use Instead of going cold turkey, Gordon suggests According to the FDA, 80 percent of U.S. caffeine to wake themselves up and intensify to slowly withdraw from the drug by reducing citizens consume some form of caffeine daily. their focus. However, consuming too much caffeine intake over a period of time. This We rely on it to wake us up, keep us focused caffeine can cause one to become jittery, anxious process, known as weaning, will allow caffeine during the day and help us finish long nights of or sweaty. Also, many people’s bodies respond abusers to have their daily fix, but in increasingly homework. Universities understand the need for differently to caffeine, so those who have heart smaller amounts over time. If this is done right, PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM K.MCVICKER the drug too, as many coffee drinks, sodas and Many people rely on caffeinated drinks, especially coffee to conditions may experience heart irregularities. the person will adjust to a new routine and energy beverages are readily available in coffee get through their day. ultimately kill their caffeine addiction. shops and small convenient stores throughout afternoon without a pick-me-up of some form, How to kick a caffeine addiction Do not be alarmed. Your morning cup college campuses. Because of the many sources you’re probably addicted to caffeine. The Because caffeine is a drug, cutting a of coffee will not be a large detriment to your of caffeine readily available on a daily basis, it National Institute of Health (NIH) advises caffeine addiction is not a pleasant experience. health. However, it is important to recognize can be difficult to shake the addiction. that a few cups of coffee a day is suitable, but The two most common methods of kicking a how much caffeine you are consuming along frequently overloading your caffeine intake is caffeine dependence are the cold turkey method, with the effects it can have on your health. How to know if you’re hooked not highly recommended. Moderation is key for or completely stopping caffeine consumption, According to everydayhealth.com, if achieving a healthy diet; for that reason, caffeine and weaning, or reducing consumption. you cannot go through a morning or early consumption should be taken into consideration. “If one goes cold turkey, most people

By: Jenna Kopec @Jen_Kopec So, you want a summer internship?

Eva Chen, editor-in-chief of Lucky Where should I look for an internship? resume and cover letter. Dahlin said not to rush get a more valuable experience. Magazine, told Huffington Post in 2014 that her Dahlin said Career Development’s go-to on submitting an application, though. “Open up to both of them. You might get a advice for young people was to “study what you for finding internships is Handshake. This is the “Don’t apply to anything if you haven’t had really great internship experience but you might love and intern in what you love to do.” It seems database where they store all internship and jobs someone look at those documents [your resume not get paid for it,” said Dahlin. “The amount of like universities and employers are in agreement that come through their office, and the database and cover letter]. Those documents represent experience that you could get out of it would be with her. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a student open to all NSU students. A major benefit to you,” said Dahlin. more than a paid experience.” who hasn’t been told how important internships this system is that the office vets each job and Students should also be strategic about are. internship, so you’ll know it’s legit. when they apply to an internship. Internships can be stressful when you’re “It adds a lot of hands-on experience. A Career Development also hosts a Career “You’re on their timeline once you apply,” on the hunt, but they can also be a great way to lot of employers are pushing that experiential and Internship Expo each semester. This said Dahlin. learn about your career field. These tips could learning and the university is pushing that as semester, the expo will be held April 6. But you For that reason, students should choose make the process of finding an internship a little well. It also helps you to see if that’s something have more resources than Career Development. to reach out when they know they’ll be able to easier, and once you find one don’t be afraid to you really want to pursue,” said Emily Dahlin, “[Consider] using your professors and the work with and respond to the company promptly chase another. coordinator of campus relations and student organizations that you’re involved with,” said and effectively. “Try to get as many internship experiences outreach in the Office of Career Development. Dahlin. as you can. The more hands-on experience that But if you’re looking to plunge into the These individuals, especially those who Should I aim for paid internships and avoid you have, the more marketable you can make wide world of internships, it can be tricky to work in the field, may be able to direct you to unpaid ones? yourself,” said Dahlin. figure out where to start. Whether you’re looking new openings and positions. The idea of unpaid labor may sound For more information on resumes, cover for an internship for this summer or just want discouraging and daunting. Some sources, like letters and the internship application process, to be prepared for the moment you are, here are What should I know about the application BusinessInsider, have even said that unpaid contact the Office of Career Development at some internship basics. process? internships are a mistake. That isn’t always the 954-262-7201. The application process can seem case. Dahlin said students shouldn’t stray from straightforward, especially if you already have a an internship that goes unpaid because they may February 28, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Features 5 Modern-day women making history By: Bianca Galan

Throughout history, powerful women Michelle’s success from the beginning of her He said, “It’s easy to forget now, when powerful.” have helped to make this world the world we job as the first lady,” she said. “She is a great we’ve come so far, where now marriage is Yousafzai is a 19-year-old Pakistani activist know. Women, like Mother Theresa, have made role model and has [been a] great impact to equal under the law, just how much courage for female education. After being shot at age 15 global changes, and there are many world- everyone.” was required for Ellen to come out on the most on her way to school, Yousafzai survived and altering women in the modern era. Individuals Obama affected many girls’ and women’s public stages almost 20 years ago.” wrote a memoir called “I am Malala: The girl like Michelle Obama, Ellen DeGeneres and lives. As stated in the Huffington Post, she used “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” was created who stood up for education and was shot by the Malala Yousafzai have the power to make her platform as first lady to effect real change soon after in 2003, according to the Famous Taliban,” in which she explains how she fought amazing changes in different communities and for women, including the “Let Girls Learn” People, a database of celebrity biographies. for girls’ education. generations and are inspiring NSU students initiative. Michelle and Jill Biden together Through her talk show, Ellen has helped others Yousafzai has won many awards, including today. launched Joining Forces, which is an initiative achieve their dreams. According to SheKnows, the Nobel Peace Prize, the Goodreads Choice to help provide veterans, active military service DeGeneres has donated $500,000 dollars to Award for best memoir and autobiography and Michelle Obama members and their families with access to Spain Elementary School in Detroit to rebuild the United Nations prize for human rights. In addition to being an Ivy League graduate, education, employment and wellness programs. the school, gave a military family living in “I think that Malala really inspires others Obama is a lawyer and worked in the private poverty $50,000 and has done many valuable with her example. Not everybody goes through sector. Obama was also our country’s first Ellen DeGeneres things for others. something so big and takes it the way she did. black first lady. She took initiatives on health, DeGeneres is arguably one of the biggest “I think Ellen is a wonderful human being, Winning a Nobel Prize at such a young age is education and community while serving as the gay/lesbian role models there is. DeGeneres is who has a huge heart. I love how she gives not an easy task,” said sophomore biology major first lady. According to Forbes, Michelle brought a talk show host and comedian who started as a amazing opportunities to people from all around Valentina Magdaleno. attention to the childhood obesity epidemic, stand-up comedian performing at coffee houses the world and gives back to the community in creating “Let’s Move!” in 2010. and clubs before hosting her sitcom “Ellen.” endless ways,” said Sneha Chawla, sophomore Even though only three women are Claribel Hernandez, sophomore computer DeGeneres came out as a gay woman in athletic training major. mentioned here, there are many others like science major, said that she admires what 1997 on the Oprah Winfrey Show, and shortly them that are making history in their own ways, Obama has accomplished during her eight years afterward so did her sitcom character on “Ellen.” Malala Yousafzai whether we are aware of it or not. While women as first lady. On Nov. 22, former President Obama even Malala Yousafzai said, “When the whole may not have had much of a say in the past, their “I can honestly say that I am amazed at gave DeGeneres the Medal of Freedom. world is silent, even one voice becomes voices today are being heard louder than ever. Anxiety around exam time By: Brittany Eyres

Study rooms are booked full. Students disorders, which can include everything from highest rate of mental illness in college students. the present and thinking, “What can I do now?” spend late night hours in the University Center. social anxiety to panic attacks to agoraphobia to The most common factor that causes anxiety in rather than worrying about the future. Every seat in the library is taken. As midterms separation anxiety to specific phobias. college students is grades. “Not all anxiety is bad,” added approach, anxiety may be running high. According to the Anxiety and Depression The study found that students believe Futterman. “Anxiety is bad is when it becomes Merriam-Webster defines anxiety as a feeling of Association of America, anxiety is very future employers will look at their grades when unmanageable.” worry, nervousness or unease, typically about an treatable, but only one third of U.S. citizens seek considering them for employment. This can According to healthline.com, when anxiety imminent event or something with an uncertain some sort of treatment, and people are likely to lead students to become sleep deprived, pick up starts to hinder your normal day-to-day activities, outcome. be diagnosed with both anxiety and depression, poor eating habits and even take performance- this is when things become unmanageable. If According to the American Psychological rather than just one or the other. enhancing drugs that aren’t prescribed to them you start to avoid things that you are afraid of, Association, anxiety and other mental illnesses The stress to get good grades on midterms to help during exams. this is another sign that your anxiety may be have increased in college students since 2003 and finals, along with keeping up a strong GPA unmanageable. and are continuing to increase every school year. and having a social life during college, are a few Managing anxiety With the right knowledge, anxiety can be factors that can contribute to having anxiety. “Self-care, exercise and time management managed. If you’re unsure about how to manage Defining anxiety are the best ways to cope with anxiety,” said anxiety, contact Henderson Counseling services There are two types of anxiety, according Anxiety on campus Debra Futterman, the director of Henderson at 954-424-6911. to the APA. Everyday anxiety, which everyone In spring 2014, a Penn State study found Student Counseling. experiences at some point in their life, and anxiety that anxiety had passed depression for the Futterman said she encourages staying in

Success Coach Midterms are here By: Samantha Yorke

Samantha Yorke is an assistant director and hours where you can study the material tutoring assistance. Attend Tutoring Tuesdays, hosted by Campus Life and Student Engagement success coach for the Office of Undergraduate for each course. Break down the material One-On-One Tutoring or Sharks Helping Sharks or connect with Student Leadership and Civic Student Success at NSU. She earned her into smaller, easy-to-digest sections. for varying supportive environments with Engagement at NSU. It is essential to feel Bachelor of Science degree in psychology Practice old examples and read old notes trained tutors. balanced with fun and work to promote a healthy from the University of Central Florida and her to refresh your mind on what you learned early Meet with your professors and see if they lifestyle and mindset. Master of Science degree in higher education on in the semester up until this point. Looking have any study tips or advice in preparation for Consider speaking to an academic from Florida State University. Samantha is a back at various chapters and topics may jog your exams. Go to their office hours, which can be success coach with the Office of Undergraduate proud Floridian with a passion for empowering memory on what you considered more difficult found on your syllabi, chat before or after class Student Success, where you can build a study others. and want to spend more time on for midterm or simply email them with questions or concerns. schedule and learn effective study strategies. prep. Make sure you are dedicating enough These coaches can also connect you to additional It may feel like the semester has only just Create a study group to discuss course time to sleeping and eating well for a healthy success support systems and resources at NSU. begun, but midterm season has officially arrived. topics and test each other on examples. Practice mind. Work-life balance can be difficult, but At NSU, we want you to accomplish your Do not fear, though, for there are many strategies teaching and testing your friends to see how well sleep and proper nutrition will help significantly goals and succeed in your courses. The resources that you can use to best prepare for exams. you know the material, and let them test you as with your stress. and tips listed above are just some of the many Check your syllabi to see when your well. Make these study group sessions a part of Remember to take deep breaths and opportunities available to you. It is up to you to midterm dates are, then write them down in your your schedule so that you and your group stick relax. If you feel overwhelmed, the Henderson take initiative to connect with these resources planner or calendar. Set reminders for midterms to the date and time you selected. Student Counseling Center is available to speak and collaborate on your goals. So… why are on your smartphone. Schedule an appointment with the with you. you still reading this article? It’s time to start Make a study schedule. Set aside Tutoring and Testing Center at NSU for Find time for yourself. Go to an event preparing for success. Best of luck, Sharks. 6 Sports February 28, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu

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Trades are a part of the business Spectrum SportsNet, the Lakers’ television his high school years. Yahoo Sports game against the Miami Heat, replacing Before All-Star weekend ended, DeMarcus network, that Jeanie Buss, Lakers’ owner, theorizes that this deal will be compared to Schroeder with Malcolm Delaney in his first Cousins, former Sacramento Kings center, apologized to Lakers fans for waiting too Tim Tebow’s career switch from football to career start. was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. In long to make decisions regarding the baseball. an interview with ESPN’s “The Undefeated,” Lakers’ future. Johnson has been a familiar Patriots tight end ready for Cousins said he was blindsided by the face within the Lakers’ organization since Hawks suspend player for missing 2017 season trade after speaking with Kings’ owner, retiring as a Laker in 1991. practice after visa complications ESPN reported that Rob Gronkowoski, the who assured him three weeks prior that he The Atlanta Hawks suspended point guard New England Patriots tight end, is ready would not be traded. Braves sign ex-football player to Dennis Schroeder for one game after for the 2017 NFL season after major back minor league he missed practices on Feb. 22 and 23 surgery in December, which kept him from Magic Johnson, the new The Atlanta Braves have announced due to a delay with his visa, according to playing during the rest of the 2016 season. executive in L.A. that they’re signing ex-NFL cornerback ESPN. Schroeder had returned to Germany Gronkowoski’s injury, eight games into the Magic Johnson, a former L.A. Laker Sanders Commings, 26, to a minor league, following the All-Star game, but ran into season, was the result of a hit during a Nov. himself, settled into his new role this week according to Yahoo Sports. Previously, trouble when he had go to Berlin to obtain 13 game against the Seattle Seahawks. as president of basketball operations. Commings played for the Kansas City a new visa. For missing practice, the The tight end has had eight surgeries NBA.com reported in an interview on Chiefs. He has not played baseball since Hawks suspended him from the Feb. 24 during his NFL career. SPORTSSHORTS

Baseball No. 1 ranked NSU baseball took home a 19-16 win against Flagler Feb. 21 despite allowing nine runs in the sixth inning. Senior infielder Dylan Woods had a three-run triple in the eighth inning to seal the win for the Sharks. Men’s Basketball In a heartbreaking 68-72 loss against Lynn University Feb. 22, NSU men’s basketball said goodbye to its longtime coach, Gary Tuell. Senior Harrison Goodrick played in his final game, scoring a team high of 18 points. Five players reached double figures in an emotional final game for the men’s season. Women’s Basketball Within the first five minutes, the Sharks had an 11-0 lead against Lynn University. Despite a 14-8 run by Lynn University, the Sharks still came out on top with the 65-58 win. Junior Christen Prasse led the Sharks with a game high of 20 points. Senior Samantha Logan recorded her second double-double, which contributed to the win. Softball The softball team continued their winning streak, adding two more wins in a double header Feb. 21 against Kentucky State, winning 8-0 and 9-4. The first game was a shut-out with NSU scoring eight runs. Pitcher Lexie Storrer pitched six innings, improving her record to 3-3. She struck out six batters for Kentucky State and only allowed two runs.

In the second game, Kentucky State gave NSU a run for their money. Sophomore pitcher Erica Winter recorded her second win of the season, allowing four runs on eight hits with six strikeouts in seven innings pitched. February 28, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Sports 7 Athlete of the Week: ON DECK MEN’S BASEBALL vs. Lynn University Boca Raton, Fla. William Glesge March 3 | 2:30 p.m.

vs. Lynn University competitions. These are some of the challenges Boca Raton, Fla. By: Trent Strafaci we sign up for as college athletes and we know March 4 | 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. it is going to make us better in our future William Glesge, sophomore exercise endeavors.” vs. Notre Dame College science major from North Port, Florida, NSU Baseball Complex competes as a thrower on the men’s track and What would you like to tell people who think March 6 | 4 p.m. field team. Glesge brings a lot of great experience track and field is only about running? to NSU. He threw the discus and the shot put for “In high school a lot of kids who ran track vs. Felician four years at North Port High School and was would see a lot of us… throwing and jumping NSU Baseball Complex a district and regional champion in 2014 and and they would joke around and say it looked March 7 | 6 p.m. 2015, respectively. He holds North Port’s all- easy. Some of my teammates would try it for the time discus record at 162 feet and 8 inches. As first time and say it is a lot harder then it looks. a freshman in 2016, Glesge competed in all four I love throwing and there is much that goes into MEN’S BASKETBALL throwing events for NSU and was named Peach throwing that people don’t understand because Belt Conference Field Freshman of the Year. He you have to be aware of yourself in space, and a SSC Semifinals/ finished fourth in the shot put with his best throw lot of hand-eye coordination goes into it.” Championship

at 13.01 meters and third place in the discus at PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM D. HENDRICKS Daytona Beach, Fla. 41.55 meters. Glesge was named Peach Belt Conference Field Freshman of Is there any athlete you look up to? the Year in 2016. March 4 “There are a lot great throwers I look up to When did you start track and field? and base my technique off of, but my favorite “I was just turning 12 years old when I coming from nothing growing up and becoming has to be the Harding brothers from Germany. MEN’S GOLF started. So around 8 years ago when I was just a college athlete because not a lot of people get [They] are some of the best discus throwers in Armstrong Private Invitational going into seventh grade.” to experience being an athlete in college. I like to the world.” Savannah, Ga. stay humble with the whole thing.” Feb. 27-28 What is your biggest accomplishment in What do you plan on doing after your time is track and field? What is the biggest challenge of being a up at NSU? Southeastern Collegiate “Well it has to be, for me, probably student athlete? “I plan on enlisting in the Marine Corps Valdosta, Ga. competing for arguably one of the best teams in “Time management is the thing that is because it has always been a goal for me [since] March 12-14 the state of Florida with some of the best athletes challenging because we [have] 6 a.m. practices, I was younger.” around. The other accomplishment has to be me going to class, schoolwork and preparing for MEN’S SWIMMING NCAA Division II Championship Birmingham, Ala. On the Bench: March 8-11 The Cleveland Indians will win the World Series By: Trent Strafaci WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SSC Tournament First Round I’m not good with predictions, but I figure will have the same drama and excitement of to an already-scrappy lineup. Encarnacion March 1 I can be just as good as a weatherman, so I’ve 2016, but I predict the Cleveland Indians will consistently produces an on-base percentage of predicted the 2017 World Series. How does win it this year. Based on the players returning .350 or better every year and a career slugging SSC Semifinals/ a rematch sound? While it is only the start of from injuries, the free agent additions, and the percentage of .498. Encarnacion promises to Championship spring training, the excitement is building,as sweet taste of revenge, the Indians are more light up the field with his bat. Daytona Beach, Fla. we wait to see if the Cubs and the Indians end than a legitimate contender. The key injuries I am not dissing the Chicago Cubs, but the March 4 up in a “Series Battle,” and I predict that the of left fielder Michael Brantley, who chalked hype around the Cubs came from the fact that Cleveland Indians are going to win the World up 35 home runs with 38 stolen bases in 40 in the Cubs had not even won a pennant since 1945 Series in 2017. 2014-2015, missed all of the 2016 season with and had not won a series since 1908. Ninety- WOMEN’S GOLF Remember last year when the Cubs a shoulder injury, which affected the Indians’ nine years has got to be a record drought, so Peggy Kirk Bell Invitational stormed back from a 3-1 World Series deficit chances. But the biggest injury had to be to everybody was rooting for the “poor Cubs,” and Winter Springs, Fla. and won Game 7? That was probably one of the their No. 2 pitcher Carlos Carrasco, whose hand they proved they had the right stuff. March 13-14 greatest baseball games in history. The Cubs in injury knocked him out of starting position for But my prediction remains the same. It will Game 7 were up 5-1 and then the Indians made the playoffs. be Cleveland all the way, and what’s more I am a serious comeback. It took everything the Cubs The sour taste of defeat left the Indians taking the leap of faith and saying Cleveland had to hold off the pesky Indians. The 10th scrambling to fill in the holes. The addition of will be close to the top for the next three to WOMEN’S SOFTBALL inning proved to be the magic for the Cubs. designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion from the four seasons. Let’s hope a rematch will be as vs. Saint Leo I don’t know if the 2017 World Series Toronto Blue Jays gave almost unlimited power entertaining as the first series. AD Griffin March 3 | 6 p.m.

vs. Saint Leo AD Griffin March 4 | 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

vs. Auburn Montgomery Montgomery, Ala. March 7 | 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

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NCAA Division II Championship Birmingham, Ala. March 8-11 8 Arts & Entertainment February 28, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Staff Picks: Ultimate spring break plans By: The Current Staff

Spring break is quickly approaching, and for spring break, and it isn’t breaking the bank. want to dive into a pile of blankets and watch windy, I’ll go for some Mahi Mahi and tuna.” while it can be hard to finance the ultimate We will be spending time learning about each a marathon of a different movie franchise every spring break on a college budget, our staff has other, while exploring the Big Apple and other day. First Harry Potter, then Lord of the Rings, Jeweliana Register, arts and entertainment some creative ideas for how they would like to locations in the state. I am more than excited to The Hobbit and Star Wars. I would finish it off editor, said: spend the break. fulfill this desire.” with another Harry Potter day because you can “My ideal spring break is spending the never have too much of the Wizarding World. week back home. While my hometown is not Jacqueline Lytle, co-editor-in-chief, said: Grace Ducanis, co-editor-in-chief, said: Those are my #goals for spring break.” super exciting, it will be nice to spend time with “While my bank account may not agree “I love seeing new things, but I also want family and friends for a week. Not to mention with me, I’d really like to venture out and to set aside time this spring break to relax. A day Danielle Pucillo, multimedia manager, said: the fact that home is where all of the delicious explore different parts of Florida. Disney World trip is the perfect solution - it lets me feel like “For spring break, I’d like to take my time southern food is.” is obviously on the list because, well, Eeyore I’m traveling without the hassle of a huge time to reconnect with nature and indulge in some and Epcot, but I’d also like to find some trails commitment or depleted funds. I can explore solitude to do some introspective thinking. Jenna Kopec, features editor, said: to hike or springs to swim in. Any beach would a new place during the day but return home at While I enjoy going out for a good time with “This spring break I’d like to fly to Rome, also suffice. I live in the sunniest state, and I’m night to indulge in some mindless television. friends, I’ve never been the type to party heavily eat authentic pizza next to the Leaning Tower white as heck.” There are so many cool places in South Florida over spring break. I consider it a time to rest and of Pisa and FaceTime with someone in Paris. that I don’t usually have time to explore, and recharge.” I’d also like to fall in love “Letters to Juliet” Rachael Hirstein, news editor, said: spring break is the perfect opportunity to both style before winning the lottery and winning a “This spring break I want to go on an get out of my comfort zone and stay inside the Trent Strafaci, sports intern, said: Nobel Art Prize. Unfortunately, l am very bad at adventure to somewhere I have never been house.” “I have to say the one thing I would preparing for these things. So I’ll probably just before, but I also want to keep the adventure like to do over spring break is go to Key drink lots of coffee, shop and tell my best friend inexpensive. I want to grow closer to my friends Nicole Chavannes, copy editor, said: Largo for a couple days to play golf, then everything I know about Socrates.” in the process. This is coming true because I am “Over spring break, I would love to just be to the beach to hang out and my boat to fish traveling with a few of my friends to New York a hermit and stay at home for the entire week. I for yellowtail snapper. If the weather is not

OFF By: Rachael Hirstein Emo bands to binge on @RachaelHirstein SHORE

Music is a go-to source for most people They are touring once again with Cute Is What replaced Tom after he left with former Alkaline CALENDAR when they are studying, working out or even We Aim For for their 10-year anniversary, Trio singer, Matt Skiba. The band released their going through an emotional time, and what’s according to Alternative Press. The dates and album “California” last spring. They are going better to listen to than emo, punk-pop music? locations can be found at goo.gl/ArXkic. on tour this spring and the dates and locations “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” Here are some great bands to listen to if you’re can be found at blink182.com/tour. @Au-Rene Theater, Broward going through a phase. Green Day Center for the Performing Arts Green Day is a punk-pop band of three All Time Low Feb. 22 to March 5 Never Shout Never members – Billie Joe Armstrong, Tre Cool and Formed in 2003 in Baltimore, Maryland, Formed in 2007 in Joplin, Missouri, Never Mike Dirnt – formed in Berkley, California All Time Low was first a high school cover Shout Never is a band with songs that draw the in 1988, according to Billboard. In October, band before transforming into an emo-pop “The Lion in Winter” line between acoustic and emo, according to Green Day released their twelfth studio album band, according to Billboard. Their greatest @Township Center for Billboard. The band started with a single artist, “Revolution Radio”, and they will be going on hits include songs like “Dear Maria, Count Me Performing Arts Christofer Drew, and has expanded since. Never tour in the spring. For more information on tour In” and “Weightless.” Their new album, “Last March 3-4 | 8 p.m. Shout Never’s seventh album, “Black Cat”, was dates and locations, visit greenday.com/tour. Young Renegade,” is now on presale and they released in 2015, and this spring they launch will be selling tickets in the beginning of March. their Throw Back Tour 2017. For tour dates and blink-182 The tour dates, locations and album presale can Scottish Festival and locations, visit goo.gl/XSHhHH. According to Billboard, post-Green Day, be found at alltimelow.com. Highland Games blink-182 was the most popular band of the @Plantation Heritage Park We The Kings punk-pop era. They formed in 1992 in Poway, It’s okay to feel a little emotional every March 4 | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. According to Billboard, We The Kings is California. Known for their humorous songs and once in a while, and listening to these bands is an emo-pop band from Bradenton, Florida, best- music videos, blink-182 has performed hit songs the perfect way to relieve your angst. Break out known for their hit song “Check Yes Juliet.” like “All The Small Things,” “I Miss You” and the black eyeliner and fringe bangs and listen 29th Annual Las Olas Art Fair The band formed in 2005 and consists of four “What’s My Age Again?” The band originally to these fire emo bands during your next jam Part II members: Danny Duncan, Travis Clark, Hunter consisted of the three members Mark Hoppus, session. @Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Thomsen, Charles Trippy and Coley O’Toole. Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker, but has since Lauderdale March 4-5 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Scotty McCreery @Parker Playhouse, Broward Center for the Performing Arts March 9 | 7:30 p.m.

Bryan Ferry @Hard Rock Live, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino March 9 | 8 p.m.

Story Slam: “Strange Occurrences” @World and Eye Arts Center March 11 | 7:30 p.m.

Miami City Ballet: “Program Three” @Au-Rene Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts March 11-12 February 28, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Arts & Entertainment 9 Soundbite “Atrocity Exhibition” by Danny Brown

By: Adam DeRoss

In today’s industry, it’s hard to find artists confidence. The backing instrumentation is a While the rest of the cuts on the record each who are still truly original and unique. This collection of foreboding synths, police whistles bring something new to the table, “Dance in the is especially true in hip-hop. Regardless of and stuttering percussion, possibly reflecting the Water” sounds more akin to the typical club the various styles and sounds that emerging vocalist’s description of his struggle growing up banger type tracks found on Brown’s earlier rappers create for themselves, a lot of them take on the streets in the ‘80s. albums. The majority of the lyrics involve him inspiration from the work that came before them. “Really Doe” is a stellar collaboration shouting instructions to dancing girls on the That being said, there are a few exceptions. track featuring other rappers Ab-Soul, Kendrick club floor backed by funky guitar chords and One of the biggest examples of originality and Lamar and Earl Sweatshirt. In a big shift of tone, tribal screams. This cut is extremely out of place experimentation in hip-hop comes from rapper each one takes turns rapping about the success compared to the sense of darkness present on the Danny Brown. Many have hailed him as one they built for themselves before inviting others rest of the record. Observant listeners have tried of the most unique rappers of our time. This is to try to compete. All of them bring their own to find some sort of deeper meaning within, but especially prevalent in his fourth studio album PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM A. DEROSS unique flair to their verses, which are backed by have not come up with anything other than loose “Atrocity Exhibition,” released on Sept. 27. Atrocity exhibitions interesting album art sets the tone for its grungy, lo-fi percussion and grating chimes. Earl theories. Thus, it is safe to say that “Dance in the content. In this record, Danny takes a much darker and Sweatshirt, in particular, delivers on this cut, Water” is not only the weakest cut on the record; more introspective angle with his music. The current state of affairs after heavy drug abuse. rapping in an aggressive and energetic manner it is also the most confusing. instrumentation provided by producers such The dark and off-putting track sets the tone for that is very different from the melancholy and Despite the single blemish that mars the as The Alchemist and Petite Noir is highly the cuts yet to come. laid-back demeanor he displays on his own second half of the record, “Atrocity Exhibition” experimental and fresh, and the vast majority While all of the record’s cuts have albums. is a shining example of Danny Brown’s of cuts on the record shine as some of Brown’s interesting qualities, three in particular stand “Ain’t It Funny” can best be described as versatility. While he may be best known for greatest work to date. above the rest. the result of giving Danny Brown the controls his energy and party anthem tracks, this record Brown mostly displays his talents through “Tell Me What I Don’t Know” sees a to a runaway train. The track is relentless with shows that his real talents lie in creative lyric high-energy, party-anthem-style rapping and his rare break in Danny’s character. The squeaky, its frantic pace, wailing train horns and squeaky writing coupled with unconventional production escapades on stage. This is why the intro track, high-energy and almost cartoonish rapping brass, while Brown raps just as frantically about ideas. Only time will tell if this atrocity is a one- “Downward Spiral,” is so jarring to long-time voice Danny uses in the majority of his music facing his demons and dealing with his drug time exhibition, or if Brown will continue to listeners. It uses echoed clanging and mellow dissolves into a much deeper, serious tone abuse. experiment with the hip-hop genre in his future guitars while Danny raps groggily about his that punctuates everything it needs to say with work.

Goodbye Cheetos, hello healthy snacking By: Jacqueline Lytle

When I think of snacks, Flamin’ Hot Veggies cold or at room temperature. If the thought offer packaging that includes mix-ins, which Cheetos, Kit Kats and Vanilla Wafers come Celery seems to be the go-to veggie snack. of plain fruit doesn’t interest you, try mixing are my favorite, fat content and calories will be to mind. Yum, right? Only 250 milligrams Celery is yummy, especially when it’s smothered some together. My absolute favorite mix, which higher in these than if you were to add your own. of sodium are clogging our arteries from one in bleu cheese or peanut butter, but there are so also serves as a light breakfast or dessert, is a serving size of those delicious, spicy cheese many vegetables to choose from. combination of grapefruits, oranges, apples and Nuts or trail mix crunchies, only 210 calories are being digested Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower or bell bananas. You can also pair fruit with a yummy If you like nuts, this may be the snack for when we break apart that Kit Kat bar, and only 6 peppers can bring a lot of flavor and color to dip. Sliced strawberries, bananas and apples you. Nuts are packed with protein and are a grams of fat are fueling our obsession with those snack time. If you like raw veggies, try cutting go hand-in-hand with peanut butter, hazelnut source of good fat. However, to remain healthy, vanilla-flavored cookies. Even after I looked up some up and pairing them with your favorite spread or a cream cheese fruit dip. you’ll have to refuse the salted option and opt for those nutrition facts, I shamelessly stuck my dressing or dip. Hummus, made from chickpeas, Grapes and blueberries are a fun snack that lightly salted or no salt when buying. hand in the oversized bag of Cheetos that reside is a great, healthy choice and comes in a variety can be jazzed up by throwing them in the freezer. Pecans, pistachios, almonds, cashews, in my desk drawer. of flavors, like roasted garlic, spinach and Almost every fruit can be bought dried. macadamias and walnuts are some of the While we all deserve a cheat day, with artichoke or jalapeno. Bananas, apricots, pineapples, cranberries, healthiest nuts out there, but you can never go spring break around the corner, more likely than Avocados, which are technically a fruit but apples, strawberries, grapes and mangos are all wrong with peanuts, unless you’re allergic. not, your brain is telling you ‘no.’ So, throw out filled with good fats, are delicious alone or mixed scrumptious choices. For trail mix, buy a pre-mixed can, like those cheesy bites, smash the vanilla cookies with a variety of raw vegetables. Homemade Planters, at the grocery store or make your own over the trash so you can’t grab them back out guacamole is one of the easiest and yummiest Yogurt mix from the large selection of nuts offered at later and hide the Kit Kats in your cupboard until snacks to make. Smash some avocados and Go for any flavor. Companies, like Yoplait specific stores, like Whole Foods. If you want spring break is over. Head to the grocery store incorporate chopped red onion, tomatoes, and Chobani, have developed almost 50 to jazz it up, add some dried fruits and yogurt or and aimlessly search up and down the aisles jalapenos, cilantro, a little salt and lime juice iterations of this creamy snack. If you haven’t dark chocolate chips to make a yummy trail mix. for anything that qualifies as ‘healthy.’ Your and voilà: you’ve just made a delicious, healthy already noticed, Greek yogurt is rapidly taking face might resemble that of Dwight from The snack that you can pair with some multigrain over the yogurt market. Classes, on-campus jobs and club events Office – bored and frustrated – because to you, tortilla chips. Comparing Yoplait original strawberry can make our days at school long and dreary. chocolate sounds much better than granola, and yogurt with Yoplait Greek strawberry yogurt, the Consider carrying a snack full of healthy salt sounds more appetizing than celery. Fresh, frozen or dried fruit Greek option has more than double the protein. ingredients that will help combat the midday So, here are some easy, scrumptious, Fruit is a simple snack packed with flavor If the smooth consistency doesn’t work crash you may be experiencing. Sprucing each wholesome snacks you can put together and and antioxidants. Fruits are naturally delicious well with your gag reflex, try adding mix-ins. day up with a healthy snack will not only be munch on throughout the school day, because snacks whether they are fresh, frozen or dried. These can be as simple as fresh or dried fruit and delicious, but it will make your body feel good. healthy doesn’t have to mean horrible. Apples, bananas and oranges make great granola. Dark chocolate pieces help make this transportable snacks because they’re yummy snack a light dessert as well. While many brands

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nova.edu/radiox/listen.html 10 Opinions February 28, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu The homework ban needs reworking By: Brianna Walker Need a commercial for There’s been a lot of buzz on campus employees patting the university on the back for surrounding the newly enforced rule of no enforcing the rule. These student employees feel homework and studying while on the job. While that if they can’t do homework at their job due your student organization? this has been a long-standing rule within the to their workplace’s fast-paced environment, university, it has not been explicitly enforced then neither should other students. Some believe until now. the school is doing the students an injustice if Since the enforcement of the rule, NSU they allow student employees to do homework Let us help! students have been very opinionated. Many at the desk, because students should be taught agree with enforcing the long-standing rule, early on not to do personal tasks while at work. while others feel that the rule should not be in Others felt that homework was a hindrance to the first place. While both sides are valid, the the student employees’ performances and was rule itself is very vague and may need to be preventing them from doing their jobs. While tweaked if it is to be enforced. some may argue that this isn’t true, multiple The rule is found under the student people have witnessed student employees doing responsibilities section in the student their homework when they should have been employment handbook. It states, “Students doing their jobs. who accept a student employee position accept While both sides of the argument have the responsibility of maintaining professional valid points, it has yet to be clearly stated what standards, and agree to… not study or do students should do now during their downtime, homework assignments during working hours.” since homework is ruled out. Some NSU employed students argue Some students were taking advantage that they got certain on-campus jobs because of the leniency of their employers and doing of the incentive to do homework and/or study homework when they shouldn’t, but there are after required job work was finished. If they jobs on campus where doing homework just can no longer do their homework at their jobs, isn’t feasible. It is also true that in the real world then what is stopping them from getting a job we often cannot do our personal tasks at work. off campus where they can make more money, However, this rule fails to take into account the while adhering to the no-homework rule? different types of jobs on campus, specifically Additionally, every job is different, and the those with a lot of downtime, where student For more information contact the rule doesn’t consider jobs on campus where the employees often wait for hours before they have Office of Student Media at students have no set task. Some jobs require an assigned task. If the rule is to be enforced, [email protected] or (954)-262-2602. students to sit behind a desk for hours on end then it needs to consider all the different kinds of with a lot of downtime between assigned tasks. jobs on campus, which the current rule does not. What are students supposed to do instead? On the other hand, there are student

By: Jenna Kopec How you should take on Tomi @Jen_Kopec

If you don’t like Tomi Lahren, join the club. especially political commentators. Ed Schultz applauds celebrities who do the same thing with that calls Lahren an idiot, tells her to shut up or The conservative commentator, who’s become and Glenn Beck can both be caught yelling in conservative views, like Joy Villa. Talk about degrades her on your Facebook timeline, you’re famous from her “Final Thoughts” segment that their commentaries. It all comes down to ratings. how in an interview with Trevor Noah on “The adding to the idea that you’re unwilling to hear usually covers controversial and sensitive topics Rachel Maddow explained in the Daily Show,” she was able to recognize that not what she and people who agree with her have to such as the Black Lives Matter movement, documentary “Miss Representation” that she all or even most Trump supporters are alt-right say. You’re closing yourself off from someone has faced harsh criticism from liberals. I can could present the exact same information, with racists but unable to acknowledge that all or even you may know who shares those views and understand why. Her segments are rampant with the exact same phrasing, but if she chose to use most of the Black Lives Matter don’t want to kill could have had a conversation about it. yelling, name-calling and skewed perceptions. her hands and animation, she’d get double the the police. Talk about how she uses dangerous Charlamagne Tha God, the co-host of She should be criticized for these opinions, but ratings she would otherwise. Another popular fear-mongering language such as “yesterday’s radio show “The Breakfast Club,” agrees with that’s not what’s happening. More often then delivery style involves comedy, something we moderate is today’s terrorist,” a phrase she used Tomi Lahren on almost nothing. Yet he has a not, I see images of Lahren that have been edited see used by Steven Colbert, John Oliver and while tweeting about the Paris attack. friendship with her and has even appeared on to make her mouth look larger, that call her a Samantha Bee. You may not like the fact that It may seem like I’m harping on a small her show. Why? In an interview with The Daily Barbie and that suggest she stick to focusing on Lahren yells — I don’t — but that’s an issue to issue. After all, my peers, individuals who Beast, he says it’s important for conversation. her looks rather than speaking her mind. take up with the industry, not her. Finally, the aren’t figures in the media, posted most of the He said it was important to get her point of view, This has to stop. way Lahren dresses or does her makeup has examples I mentioned. But the problem is that as well as provide her with his. He also said it Attacking Lahren with these arguments nothing to do with the messages she gives to her they contribute to the political divide that seems was important to poke holes in the narrative that is not only pointless, it’s wrong. Lahren didn’t audience. to only be growing wider in this country. Lahren she knows and tells, because otherwise it might become successful based off her appearance. Instead of attacking Lahren on these has used her determination and the social media go untouched. She studied journalism at the University of points, which are not only baseless but also platform to go viral and build her success. She’s You don’t have to like Tomi Lahren or the Nevada, applied for internships and worked arguments women have been trying to end for self-proclaimed to give a voice to conservative messages that she spreads. But if you’re going to her way up to having her own program at the years, criticize her for the messages she chooses America. do something about it, it needs to be constructive age of 24. Although she does yell in her “Final to deliver. Talk about how she’s repeatedly And they deserve a voice. So does liberal and not hateful Thoughts” segment, she isn’t alone — yelling condemned celebrities for sharing their liberal America. So does moderate America. Every is a popular antic among TV personalities, political views, such as Meryl Streep, but one deserves a voice. But by posting something February 28, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Opinions 11 FCC regulations are well-founded By: Heather Saltz

In today’s world, almost every U.S. citizen safe harbor period, where Congress instructs Jacobellis v. Ohio, concerning whether material single purpose: to protect children. Yes, there owns a cell phone, television, laptop, iPad or the Commission to hold back on enforcing was considered to be obscene, Justice Potter are countless ways children can hear bad words smartwatch. All of these devices provide access restrictions, since most young children are not Stewart famously said, “I know it when I see it.” and see material that may be inappropriate, to virtually anything and everything imaginable. watching during these hours. This remark is quite candid for a Supreme Court but consider the parents who want to protect With all of the ways in which individuals can No one wants children watching and justice because it is difficult to decide exactly their young children from these broadcasts. obtain information, it is surprising that the listening to material that is considered to when material is considered unfit for children, Richmond stated, “The courts tend to say that it government is continuing to regulate these be obscene or profane, but in a time where but sometimes you just know. According to is ultimately up to the parents. The government communications, specifically television and almost every child has access to a cellphone Michael Richmond, a professor at the NSU cannot step in to supplant the parent unless there radio. However, there are valid reasons as to and the internet, it is easy to see where the College of Law, “There is certain speech that is are instances of parental child abuse.” why these restrictions have not been abandoned. regulations enforced by the FCC seem to be not protected at all by the First Amendment, and There are families who do not allow The Federal Communications Commission futile. According to CNBC, children receive it was never designed to protect certain speech.” television or radios in their homes for this very is an independent U.S. government agency, their own cellphone between the ages of 10 and Many individuals believe that this standard reason. These parents want to be assured that overseen by Congress, which regulates interstate 12 years old. Even though children are given provides the Commission with a broad range of the government is doing something to protect and international communications. According smart phones at a young age, it is essential that discretion to regulate how they see fit. However, their children from questionable material while to the FCC, their main objective is to “revise the parent take certain precautions as they see the FCC takes this under consideration and goes their children are outside of the home, as well. media regulations so that new technologies fit. Parents cannot completely protect their child to great lengths to ensure that viewers have the Whether FCC regulations between 6 a.m. and flourish alongside diversity and localism.” from hearing and seeing questionable material, opportunity to contact and notify them when a 10 p.m. really protect children from obscenity, The FCC does not regulate cable and satellite but the government provides boundaries when broadcast contains something objectionable. indecency and profanity is up for debate, but this television services, but it does monitor other it comes to broadcasts on television and radio. When individuals hear that there is a barrier does provide parents with some peace of programming during the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 The government has a compelling interest in government regulation, it is oftentimes not mind. If you happen to hear a young child utter p.m. that might contain material considered to protecting children, although it is becoming welcomed with open arms. However, in this a bad word, you will know he or she didn’t learn be obscene, indecent and/or profane. Anything more difficult to do as our technology advances. particular situation, the reasoning for the it from a broadcast between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. outside of that time range is thought to be a In a landmark Supreme Court case, government’s involvement comes down to one Are you watching without me? By: Gabrielle Thompson

Most people can agree that Netflix was a watch this beloved show, they threw it all away episodes are just not enough. how you just affected your friend until you, too, great invention — but with all great inventions with one click. They betrayed your trust, and it If this seriously heartbreaking situation has are betrayed in the same way. I hope you never there is a downfall. Sometimes a show just sticks took them less than a second to do it. Did they ever happened to you, then I feel your pain. I have to experience it. out to you and really blows your mind, so you not think about the consequences or the effect it know what it’s like to have your feelings and The time you spent watching this show absolutely need to share it with your friend. You would have on you? The entire balance has been opinions tossed to the side like an empty water was a sort of tradition made between two friends start watching the show together, and it becomes thrown off. Now you’re an episode, or eight, bottle. I understand that you will never be able who had a similar, deep appreciation of good a daily activity; something you can bond over. behind. It isn’t as simple as just catching up, and to get back that same initial feeling of joy and television. While your heart was crushed when Then, one day, your friend does the unthinkable; it’s definitely not the same to finish the show excitement when you click the “next episode” your friend moved on without you, this is an they watch it without you. and talk about it later. Who knows, you might button without your friend by your side. important lesson to be learned. That friend is “It’s not a big deal,” they say. Wrong. It is forget that certain scene that made you laugh If you are, in fact, the person who does obviously not to be trusted now, or anytime a big deal. or cry. Maybe you try to quote a funny phrase the unthinkable act of watching an episode, or soon. Keep your remote close, but keep your so- After carefully planning out when and and it doesn’t have the same effect as it would episodes, of a show without your friend — first called “friends” closer. where you and your friend could get together to have if it was in the moment. Recapping the of all, how dare you? You will never understand

Do you think tests are an effective way to assess what you’ve learned?

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“Tests are ineffective. I just don’t “I think it depends on the test. “Sometimes, yeah, because if “I don’t think it’s an effective “Yes. In grad school, you don’t “It really depends on the class feel like…it’s the proper way to I don’t think standardized tests you actually study the material way because there’re a lot of have to recall anymore. It’s all and the type of test that they assess someone or someone’s are [effective], but for our labs, and you really want to learn, people that have nerves when applied, so you have to take the give... Like if it’s a science class knowledge or what they know where you do the hands-on a test can be a good way to they get into tests, so even if information that you’ve learned and they give you a multiple of the information. I feel like type stuff, I think those are measure if, you know, it’s worth they do know it, they’re going and you don’t just spit it back choice test, it’s all memorization. discussions would be more, effective.” it or not. But I feel like...a test to forget it because it’s get to out. They give you cases and You don’t really learn it. But if it’s or like something hands-on, just became a barrier for the a point where you study… in a scenarios, and you have to apply like an essay, then you actually something more…verbal-related - Amanda Lenard, student rather than something certain atmosphere, a certain what you’ve learn to figure out have to learn it.” would be more effective. A lot of junior biology major for the student to actually environment, and then you get treatment plans.” tests are biased because…it’s study.” into the test environment. It’s way - Madison Necevski, freshman what the teacher wants to put on different. Your brain’s not used to - Hannah Sweitzer, graduate marine biology major the test. So…let’s say you know - Isaac Azulay, it. Your body’s not used to it, so physical therapy student something, but the teacher puts graduate international you just freeze up. So, no, I don’t something else and basically business student think it is. I just feel like school is other people look at that test and now based on ‘you have to take say, ‘You don’t know the material a test to pass a class,’ and you at all.’ But it could mean that you could know everything in that don’t know that specific material, class, but you could be a horrible so I feel like it’s very biased.” test taker, a horrible quiz taker, and then you fail.” - Rahul Sinha, sophomore psychology major - Kamaria Johnson, sophomore athletic training major 12 February 28, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu

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