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Lessons in listening Football players walk Hall Desserts to die for Free speech and double of Fame standards P. 5 P. 6 P. 9 P. 10 Faculty ask for stronger immigration

By: Grace Ducanis ban statement @GraceDucanis

In a letter delivered to President Hanbury’s because the judiciary has temporarily restrained passports, and we don’t block anybody’s access,” Nelson Bass, a professor in the department office on Feb. 3, around 50 faculty members the executive from making the decision.” he said. “I’m not going to start re-emphasizing of history and political science who signed the asked that the president release a stronger Gary Gershman, professor in the department something that we’re already doing.” letter, said that some students he’s talked to have statement on the immigration executive order of history and political science, wrote the initial Hanbury said that he thinks students are felt isolated and scared. than the one issued on Jan. 30. draft of the letter and signed the final draft. He aware that the university has these policies. “I thought it would be a good thing if we made The faculty, in their letter, encouraged explained that he felt Hanbury’s statement was “I think all students know that we haven’t a more forceful statement about our responsibility Hanbury to emphasize in a new statement that too ambiguous and that the statement did not stopped any student,” he said. “I don’t think it to keeping our students safe, protecting them and NSU will not share sensitive information about soothe the fears of students and faculty. would be appropriate for me, while this is still letting them know that we care about them,” he students – including immigration status, that “We as the faculty…felt that the statement in flux as it is, to do anything other than what said. campus police will not partner with outside law from the statement wasn’t strong enough, that it I’ve said.” Bass said that because the NSU campus is enforcement unless mandated by law and that wasn’t reassuring enough to faculty or especially Hanbury said that he intends to keep so diverse, the effects of the executive order were NSU will support all of its students regardless of students,” he explained. “Many students students and faculty informed as the situation probably felt more strongly at NSU than at other their immigration status, among other requests. expressed that concern to many of us. We also changes and that he doesn’t know how he can do schools. The letter concludes with the statement, felt that it was important that the president take a more than what he’s doing currently. “The most important thing for faculty in “We hope you realize that to do less is to stronger stand in light of what other universities Yara Khalifa, junior biology major, said signing [the letter] was showing our students that compromise and sacrifice our moral leadership were doing.” that she had read statements on the immigration the faculty care,” Bass said. “I think that was why and leave our students, our faculty, our staff, and According to Gershman, the letter was executive order from other schools and that she there were so many faculty who were eager to our community without an anchor.” patterned after statements on the immigration thought NSU’s statement wasn’t strong enough. sign, because they felt like it was important that Hanbury has not yet responded to the letter, ban from other universities like Harvard and the “There should have been more done and their students realize that no matter what happens although he has read it and said that he plans to University of Michigan. more administrative involvement,” she said. “I outside the university, that the faculty…will do respond. “I think, as a university, we talk the talk haven’t heard anything since [the statement]. everything they can to protect them.” Regarding the letter’s request, Hanbury about diversity, but we often don’t walk the Other schools have followed up with their Gershman said that moral leadership is said that because of the quickly-changing nature walk, and this is an opportunity to walk the students repeatedly and had many events, and I difficult, and that to lead you sometimes have to of the legal battle surrounding the order, it’s walk,” Gershman said. “This is an opportunity feel like NSU is very slow to respond to these take a real stand. difficult for him to clarify anything other than to stand up and say, ‘We are going to defend things.” “We all felt that we and the students needed what he has already said. these concepts and defend these ideals, and to Khalifa, who also read the faculty letter, better reassurance that the university is going to “Until there’s clarification one way or do anything else is un-American.’” said she agreed with the faculty who signed it protect people,” he said. another, it’s difficult for me to take any kind of Hanbury said that the faculty who signed that the university should have taken a clear a stand as president of a university,” he said. the letter feel like he needs to re-emphasize stand against the executive order. “As president of the university, I have to uphold principles that the university already follows. “[NSU’s statement] doesn’t really mention the law and the constitution of the state and the “We don’t go around and inquire about the problem that we’re dealing with, which is an See FACULTY on 3 nation. But there is no law right now on this, students… We don’t go around asking for executive order that is very unfair,” she said.

SGA Muslim prayer room legislation hits

By: Rachael Hirstein administrative complications @RachaelHirstein

On Oct. 26, the Undergraduate Student sent him the new legislation with the addendum, frankly I am amazed that I got on the president’s just doing an inventory [of] where there might Government Association (SGA) sent Brad and I also put a deadline of Jan. 20 so he could calendar as quickly as I did.” be space.” Williams, Dean of the College of Undergraduate get back to me.” Williams said that he is in full support of Williams also spoke with the graduate Studies and Vice President of Student Affairs, Khalifa heard no word from Williams the prayer room and he realizes the immense SGA, Pan, about whether there should be more their finalized legislation for a Muslim prayer before she emailed him again in early February desire for it to happen on campus; however, he than one prayer room on campus. room. While the room has not been created yet, for an update. She then received a response said that the placement of it has proven difficult. “The Pan SGA brought up whether one the process is still in-progress. saying Student Affairs is working hard to find “To me, there’s clearly a need and I don’t space on campus is enough,” he said. “If, for Yara Khalifa, junior biology major and a room, and she emailed them asking for a think the president is looking at this as though example, Muslim students need to pray five SGA commuter senator, received word from timeline. Williams said he did not have one. there isn’t a need,” he explained. “I think times a day and you are an HPD student and the Williams, who serves as a liaison between SGA Williams explained that he sent the revised it’s something that has been very articulately prayer room was located somewhere around the and the administration, on Dec. 1 that he would legislation, which he received on Jan. 13, to the expressed by [SGA]; it’s just a matter of finding University Center, I don’t know how you could look at NSU’s building inventory to find an appropriate administration office, and on Jan. dedicated space.” get there and get back five times a day.” available room. On Jan. 1, Khalifa emailed him 31, he met with President Hanbury to discuss Williams said that alternative options Khalifa scheduled a meeting Monday asking for an update, to which he said he was the search for space. regarding space for a room have been suggested with Williams, the SGA advisor and other SGA going to meet with the executive board. “He’s really the one who would determine to him, but there were complications with those executive board members to discuss exactly Khalifa explained that after some time space on campus and he has commissioned there suggestions. what is needed for this prayer room to be created. Williams got back to her. to be a study to attempt to find space,” Williams “I’ve had a lot students say to take a “I just want a plan,” she explained. “If I can “Two weeks after [Jan. 1], he said he would said. “We’re referring to this as a meditation, classroom offline, but the central core mission of see that there’s a plan and a timeline, then I can rather me add an addendum to my legislation to reflection and prayer room that would meet all the university is education,” he said. “If you take see that something is happening, but if I don’t add a timeline to it and specific rooms I’d like to university needs… Getting in the president’s one classroom offline, what does that do to the see a plan or a timeline, then to me you didn’t look at,” she said. “I revised it, and on Jan. 11, I schedule is never an easy thing, and quite schedule? 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The Nicole Chavannes Copy Editor [email protected] Trump signs three new executive orders female suspect had previously recorded a video pledging President Trump signed three new executive allegiance to the Islamic State and had also stated on Rachael Hirstein News Editor [email protected] orders Feb. 9 regarding new plans for safety in the social networks that she wanted to plan an attack in Jenna Kopec Features Editor [email protected] U.S., according to CNN. The first order is to “reduce France. French Interior Minister Bruno Le Roux has Open Sports Editor [email protected] crime and restore public safety.” The second order called the thwarted terror attack “imminent.” Jihadist Open Arts & Entertainment Editor [email protected] is aimed at fighting international drug cartels. Along attacks have killed 230 people in France since the start with this order, Trump wants an “inter-agency” of 2015. 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Truth be told at poetry night By: Monique Cole

This year the Division of Public Relations she said. “I just want to use it as a platform for and Marketing Communications is teaming up the students, the staff and the community to be with NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library to host the able to express themselves in a creative way.” fourth annual Let’s Speak Truth Poetry and Adejare McMillan, graduate student in the Spoken Word Night on March 10 in the Adolfo college of psychology, has been writing poetry and Marisela Cotilla Gallery on the second floor for 16 years and has been a part of this event as of the Alvin Sherman Library from 6:30-8:30 a performer and as an audience member since p.m. 2014. The Poetry and Spoken Word Night began “I want to say it was my pastime but it’s back in 2014 and is closing out the annual more of who I am; it is a part of me,” he said. Black History Month series at NSU. Christie “It’s something I must do, something that I Williams from the Division of Public Relations am compelled to do, something I do daily, and Marketing Communications and LeThesha something that I love to do.” PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM C. WILLIAMS Harris from the library are working together to Adejare described the location and The audience watches a performance at last year’s Poetry and Spoken Word Night. plan and promote the event. atmosphere of the event as “a beautiful space… “I just want people to come out and enjoy It’s always filled with art, so the ambiance is mine actually,” he said. “He is an amazing guy, contact the Public Library Services Reference themselves,” Williams said. “We have usually great. The night is full. The performance list great at what he does.” Desk at 954-262-5477. 130 people there, so it’s a good-size event. It’s is always full. It’s a good time and it’s a good Adejare said that he encourages all to come This event is still accepting submissions. a small location – the venue – so it makes it feel night.” out and participate in the event. The deadline to sign up is Feb. 24. Submissions more intimate.” This year’s host will be local community “Come out, and don’t be apprehensive are open to the general public, students and The night is a combination of listening artist Quick the Poet, who has hosted the event or nervous,” he said. “We just want honesty, faculty. Performers are allotted five minutes for and self-expression through music, poetry and from the beginning, according to Williams. we just want your truth, hence the name ‘Lets their performance. spoken word. Williams said she wants people Adejare said one of his motivations to get Speak Truth.’ Bring your openness, bring an Anyone interested in participating can to know that it’s an event about self-expression. involved with the Poetry and Spoken Word night open mind... Be ready to hear folks, and be real contact Christie Williams at wlchrist@nova. “It’s also just a platform for people to was Quick the Poet. with it.” edu or 954-262-2106, or LeThesha Harris at express themselves, because I don’t think there “The host of the night is a very well-known This event is free and open to the general [email protected] or 954-262-5476. are a lot of poetry events that happen on campus,” poet in the South Florida Area…good friend of public. For more information about this event, February 14, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu News 3 From FACULTY on 1 NEWS BRIEFS

Full text of Hanbury’s statement on the the exact impact of the immigration policy, society, and NSU is dedicated to ensuring NSU organizations to help host 7th annual immigration ban at this time we are advising that members of the security and success of all international College Brides Walk the NSU community that are from the affected members of the NSU community. The NSU Chapter of the American TO: NSU Students, Faculty and Staff countries refrain from traveling outside of the NSU remains committed to providing a Association of University Women (AAUW), DATE: Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 United States until more specific information safe and welcoming campus for our students, Delta Kappa Omicron (DKO) and Barry SUBJECT: NSU’s Statement on Immigration becomes available. NSU is working diligently faculty, staff, alumni and visitors and I will keep University have come together to help raise Executive Order to better understand the scope and impact of you informed as this matter progresses. Here awareness about dating and domestic violence. the immigration policy, and will be providing are a few resources available to our community A walk to fight these issues will take place Feb. The Executive Order signed by President further resources and updates to the NSU for further knowledge and or assistance: 17 at Barry University from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Trump last Friday suspending immigration community. Updates can be found at http:// • Henderson Student Counseling: http:// In addition to the walk, activities, workshops from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, www.nova.edu/internationalaffairs/index.html. www.nova.edu/healthcare/student-services/ and lunch will be provided. The walk will begin and Yemen has caused confusion and raised Diversity is one of NSU’s core values, student-counseling.html. at Barry University and finish at Johnson and questions from our international students, with its multicultural community having • NSU Office of International Affairs, Wales University. Contact [email protected] for faculty, and staff. We want the entire NSU representation from more than 116 countries Dr. DeNapoli: (954) 262-7240, or http://www. registration or visit collegebrideswalk.com for community to know that we are working to across the world. NSU remains grounded in nova.edu/internationalaffairs more information. clarify and understand how this presidential the importance of inclusion and respect for • You can learn more about “What order affects the nation’s immigration policy all cultural traditions, religions and spiritual You Need to Know About Colleges and the NSU Alvin Sherman Library hosts and how it impacts nationals from these beliefs, and NSU continues to support and Immigration Ban” through a recent article in “Remembering Paradise Park” countries, or individuals with plans to travel welcome all international students, faculty and the Chronicle of Higher Education here: http:// The Alvin Sherman Library will host to or from these countries who are affiliated in researchers to its campus. Diversity is critical to www.chronicle.com/article/What-You-Need- an event on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. to reflect on the any fashion with NSU. the enrichment of a learning environment that to-Know-About/239038 past issues African Americans have faced Until we have better understanding of prepares students to live and work in a global regarding access to national recreational parks during the time of the Jim Crow laws. The event is significant to Black History Month as it emphasizes the importance of equal Full text of faculty letter to President Hanbury acknowledge the unfair stigma this has placed We hope you will speak out against the opportunities for African Americans. It also upon members of our community and we will fact that this executive order was issued on the highlights the significance of Silver Springs’ Dear President Hanbury, do all we can to combat that stigma. very day we are reminded of the consequence owners Carl Ray and Shorty Davidson, who We hope you will emphasize that we of these types of actions, Holocaust opened a park downriver from the main spring, As faculty members, we appreciate you support all of our students without regard to Remembrance Day, the anniversary of the calling it “Paradise Park for Colored People.” stepping up and making a statement about the their immigration status. liberation of Auschwitz. A day that has been The park allowed African American families current situation resulting from the executive We hope you will let students know besmirched by the actions and words of the to enjoy the outdoors and access Silver Springs order that severely impacted members of our that the University will not share sensitive White House. just as other Americans did. Registration for the community. We know you are attempting information, like immigration status. We hope you reinforce your words that event is open to all until Feb. 15 at public.library. to reassure our student body, and greatly We hope you will emphasize to students we, as other universities like the University of nova.edu/FHC. For more information, email appreciate that effort. that campus police will not inquire about their Michigan noted in their statement, “take a clear [email protected] or call 954-262-4627. However, it is fairly evident from the immigration status, unless mandated by law. and unambiguous stand against this executive actions of this past weekend that this is about We hope you will assure our students that order. The Trump administration is trying PFRDG & QOL grant applications far more than just the seven countries listed in campus police will not partner with federal, to create a culture of legal prejudice against due Feb. 17 the Executive Order. state or local law enforcement to enforce Muslims. It is time for the academic world to The President’s Faculty Research and We hope that you can follow your initial federal immigration law except when required join the resistance.” Development Grant (PFRDG) and Quality statement with another that acknowledges to do so, and never in contradiction of a federal We hope you realize that to do less is to of Life (QOL) applications are both due by that our Muslim students especially are court order. compromise and sacrifice our moral leadership Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. This year there will be two protected by this university. As a University We hope you will remind our students and leave our students, our faculty, our staff, categories of PFRDG awards. The first is a that is concerned with diversity, integrity and that Nova Southeastern University is a place of and our community without an anchor. Research Development award, which will prides itself on being student centered we safety for them. provide up to $15,000 for research projects needing extra funding that will advance the research competitiveness and intensity. For further information, visit nova.edu/pfrdg. A second PFRDG research scholarship, worth up to $3,000, will also be awarded to a research Are you always project seeking financial support. Applicants waiting for that in the humanities and social sciences are encouraged to apply for potential funding FINAL CUT for of publications in scholarly journals, book chapters or exhibitions. The QOL scholarship the magic to start? is open to research applicants dedicated to the areas of autism disorders, children, criminal justice, elderly services, foster care and adults Join SUTV! in Broward County. For more information and application guidelines, visit qol.nova.edu.

GLOYO, glow in the dark yoga, on Feb. 16 The RecPlex will be hosting glow in the dark yoga on Feb. 16 at Studio 3 from 6:30-8 p.m. NSU students and RecWell members must pay $5 to attend and guests must pay $15 to attend. Limited space is available.

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By: Scott Black The students debated my authentic origin, considering my physical attributes were My earliest recollection as an adolescent didn’t single out or isolate individual cultures not stereotypically Jamaican, but later confirmed among various ethnicities was during my with technical jargon. In America, everyone my origin through numerous friends hearing my transition to American high school. My seemed to be categorized as African-American, parents’ distinguishable Jamaican accents. My intellectual capabilities were premature in Spanish-American, Jewish-American and Arab- sister and I, ironically, were readily accepted respect to cultural differences, and I was innately American. No one seemed content with solely because being Jamaican was seen as trendy bipartisan to different cultures. being American, as Canadians were with being and nobody had met, or evidently even heard The eye-opener was my cultural transition Canadian. of, an arguably white Jamaican. Considering from elementary to high school, which Students bombarded me with questions of that our Jamaican heritage is less than ten coincidentally, was my family’s move from ethnicity as they proudly boasted their unique percent of the population, this observation Toronto, Canada to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. culture. I initially stated I was Canadian, but no was a shock my family was familiar with. My The first adjustment was the vast differential one really understood. I had to be something cousin has daunting blonde hair with blue eyes class systems. more culturally extravagant. It wasn’t acceptable and astonishes everyone with a thick Jamaican We moved from an upper-middle class to state I was solely Canadian. I had to follow accent. This brought tales of humor within the neighborhood in Canada to a saturated city of the American example of precise labeling – family. My family simply classifies itself as PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM S. BLACK wealth, which, unbeknownst to me at the time, fashioning my diversity with the leading influx Black was bombarded with questions about his ethnicity at Jamaican. In Canada, we were simply classified was the second wealthiest county in America. of Arab and Jewish American students – feeling his new high school. as Canadian. And in America, we are classified The majority of residents in Bloomfield were like I had just stepped into a 90210 middle- realize that the technical term would be African- with a hyphen. Jewish Anglo-Saxons and Catholic Arabs eastern smorgasbord. Canadian. In my early elementary years living in known as Chaldeans; two groups of people I I was now Jamaican-Canadian, but Considering that both my Canadian and Canada, I was known as a Canadian, and when was unfamiliar with until the first day of school. unsurprisingly, the students still did not Jamaican-Canadian ethnic labels were not I moved to America and started high school, Still, the neighborhoods I was accustomed to in understand what that meant. They seemed satisfactory, I simply proclaimed I was Jamaican. my explanations of culture evolved from being Canada were more ethnically diverse. to understand Jamaican-American, but not My family is indigenous to Jamaica, dating Canadian to being Jamaican-Canadian to In Canada, we were all Canadians Jamaican-Canadian. I suppose they did not back to the Spanish and British Monarchy, and being Jamaican. My heritage is Jamaican, my regardless of generational ethnicity. We did not realize that there are actually generations of was in power after Jamaica’s independence. citizenship is Canadian, and my residency is classify the blacks as the technical term “African- immigrants who migrate to other countries other My aristocrat grandfathers were light-skinned, American. So what does that make me? I guess Canadian,” the Jewish as “Jewish-Canadian” than America. I think this is a subconscious influential Jamaicans, and my grandmothers that makes me Jamaican-Canadian-American. or the Arabs as “Arab-Canadian.” Everyone ethnocentrism Americans have towards their were Anglo-Saxon Jamaicans. Both my parents But if I had it my way, I would prefer to be was simply classified as Canadian. Although country. Americans typically think blacks in were born in Kingston, Jamaica, and my only distinguished by my given name, Scott Black. natives were from various nationalities, we Canada are African-Americans, but many don’t sibling and I were born in Toronto, Canada.

Career Corner Work/Life balance: Yes, it’s possible By: Samantha Yorke

Samantha Yorke is an assistant director and prioritizing your work, class, studying, job, etc., There are a couple of ways to do this: time, etc., compared to what you have currently, success coach for the Office of Undergraduate with your lifestyle, health, leisure, family, etc. Fill out a life pod worksheet and see and decide what can be dropped or replaced to Student Success at NSU. She earned her How do we prioritize? We focus on our what pods have the most activity. A life pod prioritize these goals. Bachelor of Science degree in psychology values. worksheet is a tool that displays several different Now that you have an idea of where your from the University of Central Florida and her Your values are anything in this world that components of your life, such as academics, time is spent, you can use that knowledge to Master of Science degree in higher education are most important to you. You may have a value employment, friends and family, and a space for restructure your energy. In fact, don’t think of from Florida State University. Samantha is a for family and a value for maintaining a high “other,” where you can fill in additional values. your work/life balance as something that works proud Floridian with a passion for empowering GPA. You can have one major value or dozens of This tool assists you in breaking down what is around the clock, but works around how much others. them. With these values in mind, you may want going on in each section of your life so that you energy you have in a day. If 50 percent of your to reconsider what you are doing on a daily basis can see where most of your time is spent. You energy needs to go to value #1, school each day, Most of us have seen the triangle meme that that allows you to spend your time and energy can complete a life pod activity within the Office 20 percent to value #2, exercise, then you know has “good grades” on one corner, “a social life” on them further. You may find that you are a lot of Undergraduate Student Success. you have 30 percent for your remaining values. on the second corner and “sleep” on the third, happier when your values are held high and they Write down your daily tasks and see what Creating an ideal work/life balance system suggesting you can only pick two. Although the are all present within your life. The tricky part value they are connected to. This is a quick and takes time — a lot of it. Remember that balance balance may be tough, it is definitely possible to is figuring out where the majority of your energy easy way to reflect on what is going on in your is an ongoing effort as new classes, people, and juggle all three corners successfully. But what and time is being spent currently so that you can day-to-day schedule. goals pop into your life. The best thing you exactly is work/life balance? To keep things effectively balance all of the different values in Think more broadly about what you would can do is to actively reflect on your energy and simple, work/life balance can be defined as your life. like more of in your life, like family time, fitness values and implement positive changes daily! February 14, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Features 5

By: Jeweliana Register Listening to hear

In lieu of recent political controversy perspective? I think many people know going social media sites, like Facebook, can have “We’re probably going to evaluate ideas surrounding our nation, the importance of into most conversations that are maybe on a an impact on how people are obtaining their differently when they agree with our conceptions listening and understanding others is evident. debate level, [whether] they’re really listening to information. He said that they may even affect than when they disagree with our preconceived While opposing sides may never see eye-to-eye expand their current thought process or they’re what links people look at because people tend notions, so if we hear information that agrees on every issue, there are still ways for people listening so that they can win the argument,” to look at links from people who already agree with those preconceived notions, we probably to have insightful conversations and peaceful said Lee. “So, it first begins with you being with us. won’t question the validity, we will accept it,” debates. honest: Is this a conversation that I’m having So, how can we begin to shift our mindsets Sternglanz said. Listening is a concept that almost everyone for conversational purposes or am I just trying from “I’m right” to “I’d like to see your side?” In a nation with so many differences, it has been familiar with since pre-school. We to argue?” According to Lee, it starts with humbling can be hard to understand where anyone else is were always taught to listen when someone Weylin Sternglanz, associate professor in yourself and realizing you don’t know coming from, especially when other opinions speaks and comprehend what they were saying. the department of psychology and neuroscience, everything. seem so foreign and illogical, but when we step That’s where the difference between listening explained that groups of like-minded people “I feel like people need to understand that out of our familiar opinions and truly try to and hearing comes in. Leonette Lee, counselor can impact an individual’s ability to consider when you’re in a situation, hearing somebody understand the other person’s point of view, it in residence, weighed in on the issue. other viewpoints, which is a phenomenon called does not necessarily mean you are going to may be possible to reach some common ground. “I take listening as you’re hearing the noise. groupthink. agree. It does, however, mean that you are going Lee said that the things going on politically You know somebody is talking to you, and every “It’s when people essentially only listen to be at least somewhat respectful if not fully are fueled from a place of fear, hate and control. so often you may remember a word or two that to the people on their side, and do not listen to respectful to seeing why they are saying what “We just must be mindful of those things they’re saying,” said Lee. “I differentiate that the opinions and thoughts of the other side,” he they are saying,” Lee said. “Also, not working because those are not traits, characteristics or from hearing somebody when you really are not said. “It’s especially common in a close group. from a place of ignorance. There’s a lot of power what have you, that lead to anything positive,” able to understand where that person is coming Basically, groupthink is when people make these in the tongue, and often these people who engage Lee explained. “To really become unified, we from. With hearing, you’re able to understand decisions in a group setting and it’s often difficult in these conversations, because they can be so must work from a place that does not involve the message that they convey, and essentially, to consider other viewpoints, so in this case to highly-emotional type conversations, where those things. They can’t both be there at the you’re engaged. Hearing is more engaging. consider the other side of the political spectrum, you can really become emotionally involved. same time. It’s my hope and prayer for our More consideration [is] being given to what is because you are only talking to people in your People can end up hurt if you go into it not nation that we will be able to hear each other being said.” group. So, you start to think, ‘How could anyone willing to hear somebody. So, to avoid unwanted more and we won’t be so stuck here. We have so Lee said people often seem to be listening feel differently? Everyone in my group feels the consequences, you want to hear, you don’t want many examples in history where that place has solely to plan a response. same way. It’d be impossible for anyone to feel to be ignorant, you want all of the facts.” not been beneficial. Hopefully one day we will “I think it’s first important to be honest with differently.’” Sternglanz said preconceived notions can more so get it together.” yourself. Are you willing to consider another Sternglanz said that entertainment and affect our ability to listen and shift our mindsets. A look at the presidencies By: Monique Cole

Washington fought for the creation of the U.S. that, then Teddy Roosevelt, Lincoln, George family brings their family pets. According to Each president has left his mark on some during the American Revolution by serving Washington [and] Andrew Jackson all fit the presidentialpetmuseum.com, President John aspect of U.S. history. as a chief for the Continental Army. President bill,” said Zelden. Quincy Adams had a gator that resided in As a nation, we celebrate Presidents’ Day Washington quickly got the U.S. going by According to unitedhistory.org and the White House bathroom. President Calvin on the third Monday of February. This year, that nominating the first chief justice and establishing whitehouse.gov, Andrew Jackson waged war Coolidge had dogs, birds, a goose, cats, a bobcat, lands on Feb. 20. In honor of Presidents’ Day, the Supreme Court, instating the first bank that against the second bank of the United States, as raccoons and a donkey. Charles Zelden, professor in the College of Arts, ultimately boosted the economy and signing the well as enforced the Indian Removal Acts. Presidential health can also affect the Humanities and Social Sciences, shed light on Constitution. “If you want a president who is a leader presidency. According to history.com, William some of our previous presidents’ contributions. Similarly, Lincoln was influential while of a coequal branch with other branches of Howard Taft is noted as one of the largest Zelden has taught courses in history, political he was president, and his actions continued to government, then you might see these presidents presidents, weighing in at a total of 355 pounds. science and legal studies. influence the nation after he was assassinated. as overreached,” said Zelden. While residing in the White House, President In the midst of a U.S. divided by the Civil War, According to whitehouse.gov, Martin Van Taft had a company handcraft a bathtub to avoid Early inspirations President Lincoln had to develop a plan quickly. Buren’s presidency, with Jackson’s legacy, the problem of becoming stuck. “There is influential at the time, and there is According to history.com, President Lincoln included the “boom and bust” economy that “[Probably] 95 percent of Americans didn’t influential [long-term],” Zelden said. was behind the Emancipation Proclamation, sparked the Panic of 1837, considered one of the realize FDR had polio and was in a wheelchair,” As presidents come and go, their legacy and which was a controversial order that freed slaves worst depressions in American history. It also said Zelden. “He would simulate short walking actions add to the framework of what it means to in Confederate states. included President Jackson’s Indian Removal periods, but mostly when you see him giving be a president. However, some presidents will “Lincoln came in and saw a challenge… Acts that were enforced during Van Buren’s speeches, he is standing up at the beginning have more of an influence on what it means to Hence many [people] considering him the presidency, resulting in the removal of the and standing up at the end and he doesn’t move. be a successful commander-in-chief when they greatest president we have,” said Zelden. Cherokee Indians to the west in the event known That’s [be]cause he was holding on to the are in office or even after they are well-retired. as the Trail of Tears. podium to keep from falling over.” “The presidents that are usually considered Lacking in leadership As Zelden implied, presidents make Zelden said, in reference to being president the best, such as Lincoln and Washington, were While there is no official rubric system that mistakes just like everyone else. of the U.S., “It’s the world’s toughest job. I ask influential at the time they were president. determines what it means to be a great president, a question in my class: given all we ask the In other words, their decisions at the time Zelden talked about how opinions change with Interesting insights presidents to do, can they do the job? Can one had consequences, but they are also seen as personal values. Presidents have their quirks, and some person do the job? And the answer is no.” influential long-term in shaping the nature of the “Do you want a very strong and very even had quite the interesting time in office. What presidents will you remember this presidency,” said Zelden. active president who not only takes the lead, but When the U.S. receives a new president, it also Feb. 20? According to history.com, George dominates the government? Well, if you want inherits a new first family. Sometimes that first

By: Jenna Kopec Breaking free from spring break @Jen_Kopec

It may be funny to post “I live where you There’s a variety of activities to appeal to every special-offers/magic-incentive-package/details. Daytrip the way to diversity vacation” on social media every other week of person in a travel pack. Whether you’re looking One great thing about living where other the year, but it can be a bittersweet truth when it for sangrias or scuba diving, the Keys will Panhandle for a different beach experience people vacation is that you don’t have to settle comes to spring break. No matter how beautiful probably fit your needs. Find out more about Maybe you love the beach and you’re on just one destination for spring break this year. our SOFLO beaches are, the massive crowds planning your trip at fla-keys.com. looking for something to rival our very own Las With so many tourist attractions, Sharks can that are bound to take up every square inch of Olas. In that case, consider going to Panama plan a variety of day trips in order to say “I’ve sand and the desire for a change of scenery may Discover a Magic Kingdom City Beach. This location has a yearly game done that” to all their jealous Facebook friends. have you dreading the thought of spending your College may entail a lot of growing up, plan to entertain spring breakers, which includes Maybe one day you’ll go to the Everglades week of vacation here, which this year falls but that doesn’t mean you have to leave your hotel rooms and events like the Beach Bash and the next you’ll figure out how to navigate March 6-13. Here are some fun alternatives for childhood behind altogether. This spring break Music Festival. There are different performers Sawgrass Mall. If you need ideas for sites to see, Sharks looking for a new shore. might be your chance to find your childhood for different dates of the festival, but Sharks can here’s a good place to start: funlauderdale.com. hero, whether he’s Buzz Lightyear or a chipper catch NGHTMRE on March 7. To plan a trip to Find the Keys to spring break success mouse in red shorts. If you’re concerned your Panama City Beach, go to pcbeachspringbreak. Much like the college experience, spring If you’re going to be a resident of SOFLO, magical destination won’t fit into your college com. break is what you choose to make it. There are you’ll probably be asked if you’ve been to the budget, don’t worry. Disney discounts exist. plenty of new waters for Sharks to explore on Keys. So if you’ve yet to make the trip, consider Check out a room special that runs right through their week of downtime. You just have to figure taking the opportunity during spring break. spring break here: disneyworld.disney.go.com/ out where to swim. 6 Sports February 14, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Latest football players to walk the

By: Trent Strafaci Hall of Fame

As a kid, I used to dream of throwing a a career year in 1984 with 10 interceptions. winning touchdown and playing with players He, too, gives back to the community. Easley who were bigger than life. I dreamed I could juke sponsors the GTA golf tournament that provides Jason Taylor out and out-scramble LaDainian funds for Georgia charities. Tomlinson across the goal line. Unfortunately, Kurt Warner did not follow the path of I have had to settle for writing about them, but his fellow Hall of Famers. He wasn’t drafted this year’s Hall of Fame proves that even as a coming out of Northern Iowa, and played Arena child I could tell real talent. This year’s inductees Football – boy, did the NFL mess up. include all-time greats such as Jason Taylor, He ended up signing with the St. Louis Rams Kenny Easley, Kurt Warner and LaDainian in 1998 and set a Super Bowl record with 414 Tomlinson, and notables Terrell Davis, Morten passing yards. He was named Super bowl MVP Andersen, and Jerry Jones. These are men who in 1999 when his team defeated the Tennessee not only exhibited great talent, but were also Titans 23-16. Warner went on to appear in two ambassadors of true NFL values. They represent more Super bowls, 2001 and 2008, with the the game and make their communities better Arizona Cardinals. He is the only quarterback places. to throw over 300 yards in three Super bowls. For die-hard Dolphin fans, Jason Taylor is Warner also repays his community through his one of the all-time greats not only on the field but charitable organization “First Thing First” that also in the South Florida community. Apparently, provides financial and spiritual backing for those the selection committee for the NFL feels the in need. same way about Taylor. Anyone who has ever watched the San Taylor’s stats prove he was one of the best Diego Chargers knows LaDainian Tomlinson. defensive ends and linebackers in NFL history. He was the bolt that crossed the line before the Throughout Taylor’s career, he ranks fourth all- other team knew what happened. He began time in career sacks with 139.5, with his best year his college career at Texas Christian and was as a Dolphin being in 2002 with 18.5 sacks, (at later drafted the first round by the Chargers in least 1.5 sacks per game). Additionally, Taylor 2001. He was named NFL’s most valuable has given a lot back to the local community player in 2006 where he rushed 1,815 and made with the Jason Taylor Foundation, dedicated 28 touchdowns. In 2003, he made NFL history to “the personal growth and empowerment of by making 31 touchdowns, the most of any South Florida’s children in need by focusing on running back. His charity is the Touching Lives improved health care, education, and quality of Foundation, which provides financial support for life,” according to the foundation. Taylor is a kids in need in the San Diego area and last year role model for young people. sent out 1,400 Thanksgiving dinners to needy Kenny Easley began his illustrious career families. early as a three-time all-American at UCLA. When I think about the times I pretended to Drafted in the fourth round by the Seahawks in outrun Tomlinson in my backyard and avoided 1981, he was picked as Defensive Rookie of the the tank Jason Taylor, I realize I had the good Year and went on to become a member of the all sense to choose great men who set records and decade team in the 1980s as a safety. Throughout have made differences in young lives. They his career, he collected 32 interceptions, having were definitely part of the field of dreams. OUT OF THE SPORTS SHARKZONE

Basketball player faces court for SHORTS misdemeanor assault and criminal trespass According to ESPN, former New York Knick, Charles Oakley, was arrested after a mid-game altercation with Men’s Basketball Madison Square Garden employees after being asked to leave the team building. He was “charged with three NSU’s men’s basketball counts of misdemeanor assault and started off slow against Rollins one count of criminal trespass.” Per and weren’t able to recover in the ESPN’s website, Oakley will be due in 86-67 loss. Sophomore Dwayne court regarding the incident sometime Gibson tied his career high with 24 in March. points, 21 of those points coming in the second half. Teammates Bob Costas resigns as host of Harrison Goodrick and Troy Spears Olympics followed up with 15 and 12 points, Bob Costas announced on the Today respectively. Show on NBC that he is stepping down as the host of the Olympics. Mike Tirico, a familiar face on NBC Sports, will be taking over for Costas beginning with the Winter Olympics in Women’s South Korea. According to KSDK, the NBC affiliate in St. Louis, Missouri, the Basketball team Summer Olympics in Rio were his 11th NSU’s women’s basketball as NBC’s prime-time host. also had a tough night against Rollins, losing 63-59. The game Falcons hire Steve Sarkisian was close throughout all four After the Falcons lost in Super Bowl quarters. Junior Amanda Tivenius LI, the team announced they had and sophomore Megan Piggott led hired Steve Sarkisian. Sarkisian the Sharks with 14 points each. was recently hired by the University Senior Samantha Logan made of Alabama after his stint as head seven three-pointers in the game coach at the University of Southern as well. NSU women’s basketball is 14-9 overall this season. California. According to sbnation. com, Sarkisian and head coach Nick Saban had differences in opinion over “system philosophy.” February 14, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Sports 7 Athlete of the Week: Michelle Ruiz ON DECK

By: Grace Ducanis it’s a completely different sport. He’s just like, @GraceDucanis ‘Golf’s too boring, it’s slow.’ He likes the high, fast-paced stuff.” WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Michelle Ruiz, junior psychology major vs. Embry-Riddle and member of the women’s golf team, started What brought you to NSU? Daytona Beach, Fla. playing golf at nine years old and began playing “I wanted to go south. I’m from Canada, Feb 15, 5:30 p.m. competitively at 13. According to Ruiz, that’s from Toronto. So we only get to golf four or five pretty late in the world of golf. Between high months of the year, and the rest [there’s] snow vs. Saint Leo school and college, she took a gap year to build and it’s too cold or the courses are closed. So Rick Case Arena up her golf resume before venturing onto the I knew I wanted to go somewhere it was hot. Feb 18, 2 p.m. green for NSU. I could golf all year round, and when I went Ruiz found time in her busy schedule to home in the summer it would be summer, sit down and talk about maintaining mental so I could golf then too. I didn’t specifically strength during the game, all the international always want to come to Florida. I’d been to MEN’S BASKETBALL athletes she plays with and why mini golf can be other locations too. But I’d been to Florida so vs. Embry-Riddle a source of major tension. many times vacationing with my parents… So Daytona Beach, Fla. I was comfortable being in Florida, and I just Feb 15, 7:30 p.m. Can you explain how a golf team functions? love the school. It’s small. I wasn’t looking for “It’s very individual. You don’t work a big school. I liked the program. I liked the vs. Saint Leo together like a baseball team. You don’t work reputation. I wanted to come into a school where PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM M. SHATTUCK Rick Case Arena together like a basketball team. You’re not on I would make an impact.” Ruiz practices mindfulness to stay in the game on the green. Feb 18, 4 p.m. the same field at the same time. The way a golf course is set up, there are 18 holes, and five How do you manage all your classes plus out, but one of the special things about golf is players travel, so all five of us are on different training? the mentality – the mental strength you have to locations at a time. So you play your own game “It’s time management. It’s just figuring have. You’re out in the heat and you’re playing MEN’S BASEBALL and you score your own number, but then at the out what time’s best for you. I learned finally the entire time, whereas in baseball and other vs. Palm Beach Atlantic end of the day the top four get counted, so that’s that I learn better and work better when I have things you can sit out for an inning and recoup… West Palm Beach, Fla. how the team aspect [works].” classes in the afternoon, and I can wake up in In golf, if you have a bad shot, you have a minute Feb 14, 6 p.m. the morning to golf. I struggle waking up to go and half walk until you have to hit the next one, What’s your practice schedule like? to class, but I never struggle waking up to go if that. And then you’re moving the whole time. vs. Florida Memorial “Usually we practice every day, and we to golf. I just love it. I always loved waking up You need to stay mentally tough the entire time.” NSU Baseball Complex have one schedule day off, and sometimes if early to go play golf with my dad… It just gets Feb 15, 6 p.m. we need it we’ll take an extra day for school me up in the morning, while if I have class I’m How do you maintain mental strength work, because when we travel we’re gone for just lying there for like 15 minutes dragging it throughout the game? vs. Flagler sometimes four days. We miss a lot and we out.” “That’s a lot of training. We see a sports NSU Baseball Complex just get tired, so we take that extra day. So we psychologist. It’s a lot of breathing, a lot of Feb 21, 4 p.m. practice every day. It can be from a two to a four What do you love about golf? meditation techniques, a lot of mindfulness. hour practice, and then we have to go to class. “Meeting new people. We have such an Something called taking a mindful minute, We work out three times a week with athletic international team… You get to meet so many where it’s like if you feel that you have some trainers and all of us work out on our own as different people and different cultures and we negative thoughts coming into your head. You WOMEN’S GOLF well.” play with other schools in the conference, and take a minute and you don’t pay attention to Lady Moc Golf Classic they’re so international as well. I think some what you’re doing and you’re like, ‘OK, are the Lakeland, Fla. How did you start playing golf? sports can get specific with what athletes they birds singing? How’s the wind moving?’ It’s Feb. 20-21 “I started golf when I was nine. My dad got look for. I don’t know a lot about other sports to being able to take your negative thoughts and let me into it. He wanted to start doing something begin with, but I don’t see as many internationall go of them quicker than anyone else out there, as a family, because he worked during the week [athletes]. I know swimming is international. because the quicker you can let go of something and I only got to see him on weekends. So he But looking at basketball I see a lot of American. bad that just happened the better you’ll be to WOMEN’S SOFTBALL wanted to do something that was family time, I’m looking at baseball, I see a lot of American play the sport.” vs. Embry-Riddle and my uncle suggested, ‘Why not try golf?’ So and Hispanic. I don’t see a lot of variety as AD Griffin we all went out and it was just kind of natural for much. From a golf perspective, I’ve played with Best mini golf in the area? Feb. 17, 7 p.m. me. From there, we started doing it as a family someone from all around the world.” “I’ve only been mini golfing once, in thing, and I started to get more competitive and the entire time I’ve been here. Fun fact about vs. Embry-Riddle really into it.” Is there anything unique or interesting about golfers: we don’t like to mini golf. It gets too AD Griffin golf as a sport? competitive. We get way too competitive. Feb. 18, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Did you watch golf [growing up]? “The duration of the sport – how long it You’re just there to mess around and have fun. “We would watch golf on TV all the time… takes to play a round. It can be four and a half I’ve done glow-in-the-dark [mini golf] with my vs. Kentucky State It was the bonding time for my dad and me. My hours or it can even be six hours. When you boyfriend for like our third date. We get up there AD Griffin brother hates it. Absolutely hates it. He loves look at other sports, baseball can be that long, and we just take it so seriously, because this is Feb. 21, 5 – 7 p.m. hockey, which is on the opposite spectrum; and softball games. Any sport can be dragged what we do…we get way too into it.” 8 Arts & Entertainment February 14, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Rock cover songs challenge the original Nintendo ‘Switch’es By: Ben Underhill things up YouTube stars often start out their careers takes a slightly heavier tone with Ice Nine Kills’ by posting covers of existing songs, and authentic sound. Part of the Punk Goes 90s By: Aidan Rivas sometimes, famous bands cover already famous album, this song makes a punk song punker. songs. Rock bands have been covering pop With fun, slightly fast-paced drums mixed with Nintendo’s newest console will be released Switch, though? The console will be something songs or other rock songs for years, giving them rocking guitar riffs, this song is yet another great unto the masses on March 3. The Nintendo in between a portable console and stationary their own spin. The songs are fun to listen to sing along. It also makes the perfect addition to Switch, previously codenamed NX, will be for home televisions. The console itself is a due to their change in styles. Here are just a few any gym playlist. an entertainment system that treads the line thin tablet-like screen that can have two motion great cover songs. between home console and portable handheld. controllers attached to its sides to form one “All Star” by Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! Although all the technical specifications whole portable interface. That screen can be “A Thousand Miles” by Icarus the Owl This is a post-hardcore, underground have not been released to the public, the Switch placed on a docking and charging station that Originally by Vanessa Carlton, this garage-punk take on a classic meme song made boasts the ability to play larger games like also serves to connect it to a home TV. The alternative band brings a fun, rock-centered famous by Smash Mouth. The cover has a dash “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” that could not motion controllers, which would now be free- style that can easily pump you up. Icarus the of cynical reggae, which makes the song even be played on-the-go. The only bit of technical floating, can be attached to another mounting Owl’s other music sounds like the love child of more pumped up and fun to sing along to than information that has been released is that it point to form a controller as well. These Yellowcard and Fall Out Boy, and the sound is it already is. With unique guitar solos and an will carry a special Nintendo-branded NVIDIA motion controllers have been shown to be extra present in the vocals and drum rhythms of the evident change in style from the original, this Tegra chipset, which is significantly less intuitive, and will be the focus of a few games song. This song is perfect for car rides with song is sure to please. powerful than the other home consoles on the like ARMS: a fighting game where you literally alternative rock-loving friends who love to sing market right now, like the PS4 and Xbox One. throw punches at your opponents – finally – along. “Baby One More Time” by Bowling for However, Nintendo seems to be sticking with zany stretchy spring-arms, a huge step up Soup to their guns with the Switch. They’re putting from Wii Boxing in 2006. “Someone Like You” by First Class Ticket Britney Spears most likely did not expect their focus on fun, innovative gameplay rather Unfortunately, the console will only Although the Ice Nine Kills cover of this her cult-classic song to be made into a rock than powerful graphics hardware as they’ve be released with two new games: the highly song is a bit more popular, First Class Ticket cover. Bringing a purely indie pop-punk vibe, historically done with their other consoles anticipated “The Legend of Zelda: Breath does a fantastic job of bringing a punk vibe to an Bowling for Soup mixes the song up just enough like the Wii and 3DS. The downside of a of the Wild” and a beautifully simple game originally softer heartbreak song by Adele. The to make it unique but still keeps the sound of the weaker console isn’t the first-party franchises called “One, Two Draw,” in which two players tempo is faster due to the rock and roll nature of original. like Mario, Zelda and Kirby though: it’s the pretend to be cowboys and quick-draw with the song. This Germany-based band makes the fact that third-party developers like Ubisoft, the motion controllers. Online services have song fun and perfect for a gym playlist. These songs are just a few of the fantastic EA and Capcom will have to put more work been confirmed to cost recurring payments covers that exist on the web. Ranging from into developing for them, resulting in more either monthly, tri-monthly, or annually, similar “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Ice acoustic covers to straight up metal, a little exclusive titles or simply no third-party titles to other modern consoles. The console will Nine Kills internet surfing can reveal some fantastic on the Switch. be released on March 3 and will be sold for This classic nostalgia song by Green Day musical finds. What are the new, exciting features of the $299.99, according to the suggested retail price.

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Kenny Chesney released his new album “Cosmic Hallelujah” on Oct. 28 , two years Dashboard Confessional after his last release. Chesney has gone through Feb. 15 | 6:30 p.m. many thematic stages during his more than 25- @Revolution Live year career. From the fun and laidback “When the Sun Goes Down” and “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems” to the slow and serious “Boys of “Concerts Under the Stars: Fall” and “You and Tequila,” Chesney has kept Florida Grand Opera’s Young fans on their toes each time he throws out a new Artist Program” single or album. This time, however, an older Feb. 16 | 7 p.m. and more mature Chesney has found a way to @Bonnet House Museum and blend the upbeat vibes of his earlier days with PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM G. DUCANIS Gardens the meaningful messages of his more recent Kenny Chesney’s “Cosmic Hallelujah” blends the upbeat vibes of his earlier days with the deeper messages of his recent albums. albums. The album kicks off with the song “Trip experience was markedly different from the bring on nostalgic tears and triumphs, but they America’s Short Play Around the Sun.” Dressed with the upbeat guitar childhood of the average college student. Yet, certainly don’t devalue the album. Those who Festival on Tour playing in songs like “American Kids,” Chesney his single “Noise” is surprisingly relatable. jumped on the Chesney tractor during his slow Feb. 16-17 sings about the value of life, no matter how crazy Singing about the information overload our song success might find these songs a perfect @Abdo New River Room, it might be. The song is an invitation to “take society seems to be stuck in, Chesney notes that end to the album. Broward Center for the another crazy trip around the sun.” Chesney “we scream and we shout until we don’t have With his varying musical style throughout Performing Arts continues the faster-paced tempo throughout a voice” — a message and feeling that spans the years, Chesney has proved to country fans the beginning of the album, including the duet generations. that he can wear different cowboy hats. But “Setting the World on Fire” with P!nk, a tale For those who were looking to avoid the with songs like “Trip Around the Sun,” “Setting “R&J The Tempest Too!” about a lost love. slow sentimentality that have become a staple the World on Fire” and “Noise,” Chesney is Feb. 17 | 7 p.m. If there was ever a criticism about Chesney, to the Chesney checklist, the album does have able to take the multiple sounds of his musical @NSU Art Museum it could be that he doesn’t appeal to the younger its pitfalls. Then again, what respectable country history and morph them into one solid “Cosmic generations. His songs are often nostalgic, and album doesn’t slow it down for a couple songs Hallelujah.” rightfully so, toward the time era he grew up. for some reminiscing and rumination? The Artisan Market at the But because Chesney was born in 1968, his songs “Jesus and Elvis” and “Coach” definitely ArtWalk Feb. 18 | 5 p.m. @20th Avenue between Harrison and Tyler Streets, Hollywood

Staff Picks: Favorite desserts Tobymac “Hits Deep Tour” By: The Current Staff Feb. 18 | 6:30 p.m. @BB&T Center Although our staff is usually salty, gladly shove the whole cake in my mouth depends on the location, but generally the Publix sometimes we have a sweet tooth. Check out our without any shame.” located near the corner of University Drive and favorite sugary concoctions below, and try not Peters Road has them at their bakery.” to salivate. Rachael Hirstein, news editor, said, “Frozen yogurt from Menchie’s.” Grace Ducanis, co-editor-in-chief, said, Jacqueline Lytle, co-editor-in-chief, said, “Menchie’s is one of my top places to go “Cookies and cream milkshake from Chick- be the strawberry milkshake from a place called “Sweetheart (Ain’t She Sweet) from Jaxson’s for dessert because I love cold treats. They have fil-a.” Reef Treats in Key Largo. When I went down Ice Cream Parlor.” a great variety of fro-yo flavors and toppings “This may not be the most high-end dessert there for vacation recently I asked one of my “Jaxson’s is well-known to most college to choose from and there is an NSU student in South Florida, but for a fast-food restaurant friends to recommend an ice cream or dessert students; if you have no clue what I’m talking discount as well. I know I can get something that specializes in chicken, Chick-fil-a makes place and she said to give Reef Treats a try. The about, grab a group of friends and head to Dania different yet delicious every time I go.” a mean milkshake. Consistently creamy, strawberries were fresh and the shake was really to check it out. With tons of ice cream flavors deliciously sweet and reasonably priced, this cold and very creamy. It was definitely the best and concoctions, Jaxson’s has something for Jenna Kopec, features editor, said, “The treat will not fail to bring all of the boys to the milkshake I’ve ever had.” everyone. For me, it’s the Sweetheart (Ain’t Chocolada from Chocolada Bakery and yard. Then, bring all the boys to Chick-fil-a to She Sweet) sundae – opposites attract. I love Café.” get their own milkshake, because it’s just that Nicole Chavannes, copy editor, said, “Crème bananas. I love butterscotch. And I love nuts. “Chocolada is one of my favorite places good and you don’t want to share.” Brûlée donut from Mojo Donuts.” Need I say more?” to go at any time of day. But when it comes to “When it comes to desserts, I like mine dessert and a bit of coffee, you can’t go wrong Brianna Walker, news intern, said, “Molten from places that specialize in it, so what better Carli Lutz, chief of visual design, said, with their namesake pastry. This adorable heart- Chocolate Cake from Chili’s.” place for a tasty, sugary treat than a gourmet “Banana Dream Cake from Toojays.” shaped chocolate brownie is a great treat to share “When it comes to desserts I prefer to keep donut shop like Mojo Donuts? Located near “My favorite place to get dessert around here but it tastes so good you won’t want to.” it simple, and nothing beats a good ol’ scoop the intersection of University Drive and Pines is Toojays. Toojays is a small chain of gourmet of vanilla ice cream on top of a piece of cake. Boulevard., this place has such a variety of NY-style delis with a wide variety of goodies Danielle Pucillo, multimedia manager, said, Although many restaurants serve variations of donut options that you won’t know what to do in their bakery, like black and white cookies, “Cannoli from Publix.” this dessert I think Chili’s does it best with their with yourself. From the mouthwatering Death rugalach, muffins and brownies. My favorite “I have a preference for unconventional Molten Chocolate Cake. The dessert melts in by Chocolate to the unconventional Guava and thing to get there is their Banana Dream cake. It’s desserts, and one treat that I absolutely love is your mouth and it is a must-try.” Cheese, this place has a donut for everyone’s a banana cake with banana cream filling covered a cannoli. It’s an Italian pastry: a tube-shaped taste. My favorite is the Crème Brûlée because in chocolate icing, chocolate chips and walnuts. shell with sweetened ricotta cheese filling and Trenton Strafaci, sports intern, said, it’s simple, sweet and scrumptious.” It’s an absolutely magical experience and I would both ends dipped in rich dark chocolate. The “Strawberry milkshake from Reef Treats.” best place to get some fresh cannoli? Publix. It “I have to say my favorite dessert has to 10 Opinions February 14, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Freedom of speech? Think again By: Celina Mahabir Seriously Kidding In his statement, “Politics is war without That’s the thing – we claim to be a a satire column bloodshed,” former Chinese communist compassionate society, allowing everyone revolutionary Mao Zedong sums up international freedom to say whatever they feel like, but then politics in a nutshell: it’s nothing but conflict, we contradict ourselves. We respect someone’s controversy and constant bickering. views on immigration, but we can’t stand their We can’t ignore what we see in the media, thoughts on the economy. We think someone is Birth rate to drop because of though. It’s thrown at us from virtually a billion intelligent and innovative, but the moment they different angles, getting half the story here and say they side with Trump or Clinton or even the other half somewhere else in a completely Sanders, for that matter, we shut out anything Beyoncé’s twins different light. Politics is one of the topics that they have to say and deem them close-minded, By: Jenna Kopec the supposedly unbiased, impartial news outlets arrogant and insensitive. @Jen_Kopec are responsible for covering. However, we have Who are we to assess whether someone to face it – both what’s reported to us through else’s opinion is respectable or not? Everyone news outlets and what’s communicated through is entitled to their own opinion. That doesn’t Social scientists and population experts Beyoncé’s twins, I think they’re going to be social media threads is written with a bias in mean we should stop talking about our own have predicted a massive decline in the U.S. enough,” said Goodwig. mind. views. You can have healthy debates while birth rate because of the Carter twins, who have Goodwig’s feeling mirrors social media With the recent outbreak in protests, maintaining different perspectives – that’s what yet to be born. trends. Within the past week, hashtags, such as marches and congressional clapbacks following makes politics all the more interesting. What’s On Feb. 1, singing sensation Beyoncé #Yoncegotuscovered, #twinstakepriority and the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the not acceptable is degrading someone for what announced on Instagram that she and husband #babyoncé4everyone, have exploded across 45th president of the United States, everyone they believe in, regardless of whether it lines up Jay-Z will have two siblings to share five- platforms like Twitter and Instagram. from little kids to the old and wise have formed with your own standpoint. year-old Blue Ivy’s inheritance. While new While population analyst and psychologist an opinion on the raging political climate in As a communication major, I’m taught to life is always an exciting addition, news of the K.F. Seer shares in the excitement of the Carter our country. Whether you’re supportive of look at the media with a critical eye – to look Carter twins has brought forth quite the cultural twins, he said society should be cautious about Republicans or Democrats or simply don’t care past the attempts to play on your heartstrings and phenomenon. canceling their baby plans just yet. about politics, we all have our own opinions. get you to focus on the heart of the issue. You “The UK was obviously thrilled by news “While no one seems to care about the Sometimes, people find it their duty to force have to remember to understand and empathize of Prince George and Princess Charlotte,” ever-declining birth rate as is, it’s important not their political opinion down someone else’s with both sides of the story before criticizing. commented social psychologist Alberta to give us your reproduction plans just because throat in order to get their message across. Bandana. “But, I think the Carter twins have of the Carter twins,” he said. “Remember that surpassed that level of excitement for the Instagram posts are going to be limited, and the American people.” truth is that we won’t be seeing as much of the Although the numbers vary among experts, Carter twins as we would probably like.” Bandana predicts the birth rate to decrease by Beyoncé and Jay-Z have a reputation, like spawn organize devise at least 10 percent over the next year. A survey many celebrities, of shielding their children conducted by Babies “R” Us, reported one in from media attention. Bandana also said that six women said they were planning to have many people will probably be upset if they setupJoin discover one ofinvent children and changed plans after the news of the cancel their own family plans only to miss out Carter twins. Becky Goodwig, local hairdresser on the cutest part of the twins’ lives. and mother-not-to-be, is part of that statistic. “Unless Kim and Kanye end up having constitute shape design “I’m not going to lie; I was planning triplets,” said Bandana, “the public will be 3 areas of on having children. Children provide sorely deprived of baby pictures if they rely on so much hope, especially in a country the Carter twins.” establish make con- that is this tense. But after hearing about struct student start build media! forge It’s not a Muslim ban form produce plan gen- By: Steven J. Mandel erate conceive initiate Most of the mainstream media and dozens of Iraqi terrorists infiltrated the U.S. via many Democratic officials have claimed that its refugee program, former President Barack the “Executive Order: Protecting the Nation Obama suspended immigration and travel of found fashion formu- from Foreign Terrorist Entry into The United Iraqi refugees for six months in 2011. According States” is a Muslim ban. This is simply not the to The American Presidency Project, after the case. Nowhere in the executive order are the 1979 Iranian Hostage Crisis where 50 American late sire contrive pro- words “Muslim” or “Islam.” It is a temporary Embassy personnel in Tehran were imprisoned restriction on immigration and travel from by Iranian terrorists, former President Jimmy The Current seven countries, identified by the Obama Carter ceased immigration and travel from Iran create compose con- administration as areas of concern for terrorism. to the U.S. The countries listed are Iraq, Iran, Syria, Libya, The purpose of President Donald Trump’s Yemen, Somalia and Sudan, all of which lack a executive order, as stated in the executive coct author perform centralized government. Therefore, individuals order, is to enact a temporary restriction on arriving from these countries cannot be properly immigration and travel for 90 days, so that verified. the visa-issuance process can be reviewed RadioX The majority of the population in these and, if needed, be amended to ensure that any actualize father erect countries are Muslim, however, they are a individual with terrorist ties cannot enter and do fraction of the Muslim world. Based on data harm to the U.S. and its citizens. collected and reported by the Pew Research The following is an excerpt from the hatch beget parent Center, there are about 48 countries where the executive order: population is mostly Muslim. The three largest “The United States cannot, and should are Indonesia, Pakistan and Egypt. The seven not, admit those who do not support the effectSUTV imagine coin countries referenced in the executive order Constitution, or those who would place violent comprise, by population, 16.5 percent of the ideologies over American law. In addition, Muslim world. Therefore, 83.5 percent of the the United States should not admit those who rear fabricate invest Muslim world is still permitted to immigrate or engage in acts of bigotry or hatred or those who CONTACT US travel to the U.S. would oppress Americans of any race, gender, This is not the first time a U.S. president or sexual orientation.” originate institute oc- has implemented restrictions on immigration To grasp a better understanding of the P (954) 262 - 7188 and travel. ABC News and the Federalist executive order, all citizens of and visitors to the hone reported that after the discovery of two al United States should read the executive order Qaeda terrorists living as refugees in Bowling in its entirety at whitehouse.gov/the-press- Ecasion bring to pass Green, Kentucky and after the Federal Bureau office/2017/01/27/executive-order-protecting- -mail [email protected] of Investigation uncovered evidence that nation-foreign-terrorist-entry-united-states. dream up February 14, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Opinions 11 Be my Valentine or Netflix and Chill? By: Micaela Carou

That moment of selecting our object of also natural. Dating apps, such as Tinder, have lucky girl who gets proposed to on national TV. feminist power and romance cannot coexist; interest, the momentum that the act of flirting allowed for us to constantly search for both Dating is a show, a spectacle that some however, the messages that we get through pop and the anticipation that causes all kinds of males and females. A quick swipe left or right women seem to enjoy only as spectators. culture portray powerful female protagonists physical and emotional reactions as we await might determine plans for Friday night. That Let’s not forget the challenge that men and convey images of strong, independent, self- his or her answer to “Do you want to go out easy access and effortless act of selection is in must face in today’s dating scene. As feminism fulfilled women. These women only become on a date this Friday?” are apparently things fact what makes hook-up culture so much more becomes a strong movement within our young weak in the presence of a man, who is portrayed of the past. A nicely-planned candlelit dinner is accessible to the college community than the population, many women argue that their as a distraction, an evil force that detours women replaced by a late-night text invitation to “Netflix “work” of having to ask someone out on a date, strength, power and independence are somehow from power. and chill.” There’s no more looking forward to a dress up and make plans that go beyond chilling compromised with a male figure next to them. Since this week we are celebrating the day weekend where an afternoon picnic is followed in pajamas on the couch with a stranger. This is portrayed in the ABC show “Scandal”. of love and friendship, I don’t want to accept by a movie date and possibly a quick kiss by the Strangely enough, in the virtual The main protagonist is a strong, successful, that romance is a thing of the past. I would like doorsteps. Looking forward to the weekend has socialization era where lack of old-time African-American female lawyer who by the to get chocolates, flowers perhaps, and most of turned into exchanging pictures on the phone to romance and courtship seem to rule, a lot of power of love and her intelligence manipulates all, a sense that I do have someone that looks at raise our crush’s excitement to see us – actually young women are obsessed with watching the no other than the president of the United States. me like the Bachelor looks at the 30 plus women see us. A fast swipe left on an app like Tinder pop culture show “The Bachelor,” a reality TV He needs her, he loves her, while she feels who crave his love. So on Valentine’s Day, either has taken the place of looking at someone from show about an attractive man who undergoes debilitated by his love; therefore, she fights by selecting a date on Tinder or contacting an afar – waiting for that person to lift their gaze a heart-wrenching journey to find a wife. “The against her feelings and rejects him in order to old flame on social media and exercising some and hopefully cross ours to communicate our Bachelor,” now in its 21st season, meets over keep her sanity, reputation, dignity and sense of virtual flirting, get some chocolates, wear interest. Today’s ways of dating and relating to 30 women with whom he develops romantic control. When analyzing this show, it is clear something red and don’t forget that this is the others are immediate and disposable. relationships. He attends several group and that the message it conveys is that a woman must day we celebrate love, so start showing it. For us, the generation of millennials who individual exotic and extravagant dates to remain emotionally detached in order to keep breathe through our phones, this new format ultimately hand out roses until the final one her high-profile status and remain in control of of socialization seems not only convenient but is left. That final rose is the prize of the her professional life. I’m not suggesting that

Love is a verb, Proactiv needs to drop celebrity commercials not a holiday By: Rachael Hirstein By: Bianca Galan @RachaelHirstein

Oh, Valentine’s Day. Couples spend their and add a huge, fluffy teddy bear to the package, savings on gifts, and singles look for an excuse but these gestures are a lot more amazing when The commercials and kiosks for the acne An esthetician has told me that Proactiv is to not feel lonely, coining the terms “Single your significant other least expects it. Learn to treatment Proactiv are everywhere nowadays such a strong treatment it is made specifically for Awareness Day” or “Friendship Day.” On top care for yourself and others year-round instead and even celebrities are endorsing this anti- those with large breakouts and cystic acne, not of that, couples spend months organizing their of spending all your money for that one night breakout product. The reviews and before and for slightly oily skin and a few trouble spots. The Valentine’s date or gift. We shouldn’t celebrate that’s not even a surprise. Instead of a bouquet after images are great, but unfortunately, the product would actually break out this type of Valentine’s Day as if it’s the only day to express on Feb. 14th, give her one rose on Oct. 6th – actors and actresses don’t really seem to need skin because it would wear down natural oils, so our love. We can love on any day of the year. We not because it’s Valentine’s Day, but because the product as much as other customers. having someone like Julianne Hough, who has should love on any day of the year. “I wanted to.” It doesn’t even need to be with Singers and stars like Adam Levine, gorgeous skin, endorse this product is honestly People have different ideas of how chocolates, roses and teddy bears. Love is so Julianne Hough and Avril Lavigne all praise a joke because it would make her face red and Valentine’s Day came to be: a soldier named much more than that. The simpler the gesture, Proactiv for clearing up their trouble spots and break out more. Valentine that was in love with his jailor’s the more it can mean to someone. oily skin, but when the before and after pictures I think I speak for many victims of poor daughter, signing love letters to her with “From Even so, Valentine’s Day is not only about are shown, there is not much of a difference. skin when I say I want to see regular, non- your Valentine;” another soldier of the same couples in love. For those friends who have These stars may have had a couple small trouble famous people like me review acne treatments name that disagreed with a priest’s belief that their annual “Single Awareness Day” dinner, spots and a shiny t-zone, compared to the cases because their opinions mean more to me than soldiers should remain unmarried, and so on. have that dinner a few times throughout the of some regular people, they don’t have much to celebrities who can afford a great dermatologist. Either way, people associate Valentine’s Day year, go to the movies or give another friend be concerned about. I want someone just like me to give me honest with love. an unexpected gift. Valentine’s Day is all about These celebrities complain about awful feedback and real results on a product, not a Valentine’s Day has become the one day love, including the love among friends. Instead skin and how Proactiv helped them when they celebrity who is just trying to sell the company people feel the need to express their love through of using Valentine’s Day as the only day you did not need much help to begin with. Compared by showing their face. gifts, chocolates, dinner and many other material can show love to others, learn to love yourself to the regular people who use and actually need It’s hard to feel comfortable with breakouts, possessions and gestures. Companies take the and others with true, worthy, simple gestures. Proactiv, these celebrities look almost foolish so having “perfect” individuals as the faces of an opportunity to produce a hundred commercials Remember to show love every day, not just once for saying they use such a strong acne treatment. acne treatment company does not make someone and restaurants double their prices. We don’t a year. Coming from someone who has had awful who is self-conscious about their skin feel any need to assign one certain day in the year to show breakouts, I can say that having a celebrity with better about their situation. Proactiv should drop someone how much we care. Yes, it is beautiful a near-perfect face does not encourage me to buy the celebrity endorsements and focus on using and romantic to plan a fancy dinner and movie a product. real people with real breakouts to endorse their products.

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“Percy Jackson from Rick “Black Widow from the Marvel “Obi-Wan Kenobi from ‘Star Wars.’ “Alex Karev from ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ “Yang Xiao Long from ‘RWBY.’ “Elizabeth Swann from ‘Pirates of Riordan’s ‘Percy Jackson and comics and cinematic universe. I like his sense of humor, wisdom [The character] is good-looking, She is strong, resilient and great the Caribbean.’ I like her because the Olympians’ series. I like I choose her because she is and lightsaber. His eyes are also down-to-earth, a great actor and at hand-to-hand combat and she embodies adventure and is him because he is outgoing, resourceful, sassy, strong and so cute.” loves children.” overcoming obstacles.” a strong character with lots of courageous, kind-hearted, smart.” - Dan Masselli, - Micaela Hunt, junior human - Elijah Toussaint, junior depth. She is resourceful and a loyal, trustworthy and he treats - Jaye-Anne Spencer, senior finance major development and family computer engineering major good lead character.” everyone like family.” freshman education major studies major - Mitchell Gilliland, sophomore - Abigail George, freshman marine biology major biology major 12 February 14, 2017 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Was getting a job one of your

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