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‘Amaize-ing’ delights await you at this Grab your slice of the pie in time for Instant replays are ruining How low will Trump go? P. 5 Gill Out gem P. 7 this holiday P. 8 the game P. 11 President Hanbury discusses hurricane relief, student concerns at town hall

By: Skylyr VanDerveer Multimedia Manager

President Hanbury hosted a student spaces,” said Hanbury. “To give you some idea, town hall on Jan. 19 in the Steele Auditorium that’s more parking spaces than downtown Fort in the Health Professions Division. Students Lauderdale.” and faculty gathered to listen to the latest In addition, a student from NSU’s Puerto accomplishments at NSU. Students were also Rico campus asked about the possibility of the able to ask Hanbury questions. Office of Housing to help provide students more Questions addressed study space in HPD, affordable housing after a major storm, such as student parking, housing issues and HPD AV Hurricane Maria. Hanbury said that with the carts. help of NSU Cares, there is a possibility of the When a student brought up the lack of study housing office helping students in need. space in HPD due to the increasing number of “We have established NSU Cares after students, Hanbury stated that he is working on Irma and Harvey in Houston, but it was even getting more study carrels in the HPD Library as more important to promote NSU Cares for the well as the Alvin Sherman Library. students in Puerto Rico,” Hanbury said. During a short video at the beginning of When asked about AV carts, Hanbury the event, Hanbury talked about the construction stated that many of the old carts were recently of the new hospital in the University Park Plaza PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM S. VANDERVEER improved Students and faculty gathered to address their concerns to President Hanbury. to allow students hands-on experience in the within the last few weeks. The new carts medical field. He also addressed the expansion he planned on updating the parking garages as Alfonso, also plan to add new technology to the were updated with the newest equipment and of the Health Professions Division with the well as building a new parking garage alongside structures to let students and faculty know where technology, and should no longer have problems donation from the Patel family. Other topics the new residence hall building. Hanbury also spots are open. broadcasting for students. addressed were hurricane relief, the growing said he would have the speed bumps fixed in the “Now that we’re building a new parking If you have comments or questions for undergraduate population and the many parking garages that students were fearing may garage, we have about 8,000 parking spaces President Hanbury, email askthepresident@ accomplishments of the students. damage the undersides of their cars. Hanbury on campus [without the new garage]. The new nova.edu. On the issue of parking, Hanbury said that and the Vice President of Facilities, Daniel parking garage will give us 9,200 [total] parking Undergraduate Student Symposium open for 2018 applicants

By: Christina McLaughlin Opinions Editor Applications for participation in the 2018 has participated in USS for the past two years completion of CITI training, which is important Undergraduate Student Symposium (USS) are and gained experience outside the classroom to the research process, especially when open for interested students in any discipline. “The experience at USS through this unique opportunity. involving human subjects. The CITI training This annual event was created 18 years ago by is often a precursor Thallapureddy said, “For me, I participated program is built to protect and demonstrate faculty to encourage undergraduate students to an interview for in [USS] when I was a freshman and a professor that research has followed the permissions and to participate in research and showcase work medical school or an who attended reached out to me in class the adequate protocols required for accurate and they were doing outside the classroom. The interview for graduate following year. She recommended [I] apply to verifiable research. USS is designed for students of all majors and studies. It builds a a summer research program at MD Anderson “Part of USS is to showcase what they are disciplines and offers a variety of mediums to sense of confidence Cancer Center. Because of the symposium, I doing in their research, but it’s to also teach them present their work. and [students] learn to was able to apply to the program and I learned a how to be researchers,” Rosenblum said. “These Don Rosenblum, dean of Farquhar Honors articulate succinctly, lot while I was there. It prepared me for another protocols are used to protect how this research College, said, “Students can [present] research which is an incredible presentation at MD Anderson. It helped me is done.” through an [oral] presentation, through a poster skill.” learn how to build confidence and learn how to This year’s keynote speaker is Daniel ... a paper they’ve written. The film festival translate your research to a wider audience and Dawes, a health policy lawyer. Dawese will is the third dimension of that. As part of the Don Rosenblum, dean of that’s exactly what the symposium does.” speak about his experiences in the field and in symposium we recognize student scholarship in Farquhar Honors College Rosenblum added, “The experience at USS college as he was once an undergraduate at NSU. the arts and other fields. Any kind of knowledge is often a precursor to an interview for medical The symposium will be held on April 6 in any of these disciplines is celebrated.” school or an interview for graduate studies. It in the Alvin Sherman Library. All student and According to Rosenblum, as students builds a sense of confidence and [students] learn faculty are welcome to attend and experience present their research, they often interact and to articulate succinctly, which is an incredible this opportunity to learn about research and make connections with professors, and create and internships. Keerthi Thallapureddy, senior skill.” other works that students have been involved in. new relationships for possible future mentors biology major in Farquhar Honors College, Part of the application process involves 2 News FebruaryJanuary 17, 201523, 2018 | nsucurrent.nova.edu | nsucurrent.nova.edu

3301 College Avenue Student Affairs Building, Room 310 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796 nsucurrent.nova.edu Thirteen children freed after being held announced. Skiers will train together at a resort in captive by their parents North Korea and perform a joint cultural event. NEWSROOM BUSINESS & ADVERTISING According to BBC News, 13 siblings from The North will send 230 supporters along with the Phone: 954-262-8455 Phone: 954-262-8461 ages two to 29 were found in their home in Perris, athletes to cheer. Fax: 954-262-8456 Fax: 954-262-8456 California after police got a 911 call from one [email protected] [email protected] of the victims, saying her parents were holding Britain appoints first minister for loneliness her 12 siblings’ captive at home. When police Prime minister Theresa May announced in a Jenna Kopec Co-Editor-in-Chief [email protected] arrived at the house, they found “several children statement that Tracy Crouch will be the first minister Michaela Greer Co-Editor-in-Chief [email protected] shackled to their beds with chains and padlocks to combat loneliness, according to USA Today. May Nicole Chavannes Copy Editor [email protected] in dark and foul-smelling surroundings.” Police said, “For far too many, loneliness is a sad reality were shocked when they realized seven of the of modern life,” adding, “I want us all to confront Madelyn Rinka News Editor [email protected] children were adults, ranging in age from 18 this and take action to address loneliness endured Open Features Editor [email protected] to 29. The victims’ parents were arrested and by the elderly, by carers, those who have lost loved Diego Galvez Sports Editor [email protected] charged with multiple charges of torture and ones — those with no one to talk to or share their Open Arts & Entertainment Editor [email protected] child endangerment. The parents have plead not thoughts and experiences with.” According to the guilty and face up to life in prison if convicted. British government, more than 9 million people in Christina McLaughlin Opinions Editor [email protected] the county are always or often affected by isolation Skylyr Vanderveer Multimedia Manager [email protected] Bannon to interview with special counsel and loneliness. Crouch said that a multimillion- Carli Lutz Chief of Visual Design [email protected] regarding the Russia investigation dollar fund is going to help her create a framework Sydney Stoneback Visual Design Assistant [email protected] According to CNN, Steve Bannon made for the future. She also stated she is going to look a deal with special counsel Robert Mueller’s into funding cuts that have caused the closures of Simone Veira Business Manager [email protected] team and he will be interviewed by prosecutors libraries and day centers. Open Distribution Manager [email protected] instead of testifying before a grand jury. He is Bianca Galan Writer [email protected] expected to cooperate. The date for the interview Facebook to investigate a possible Russian Jessica McDonald Writer [email protected] has not been released. Bannon’s attorney told the interference in the 2016 Brexit vote Adam DeRoss Writer [email protected] house intelligence committee that Bannon would According to The New York Times, Facebook Monique Cole Writer [email protected] answer questions the special counsel makes announced it was reopening and broadening an since executive privilege wouldn’t apply. The internal investigation under the possibility that Suvina Daryanani Writer [email protected] FBI tried to serve Bannon with a subpoena to Russia used the platform as a way to influence the Megan Fitzgerald-Dunn Faculty Adviser [email protected] appear before the grand jury last week regarding British to vote in favor of leaving the European Michelle Manley Adviser [email protected] the Russian probe. Union, which Russia sees as a threat. The reopening of the investigation comes after several Athletes of North and South Korea to march reports that the Kremlin had used Facebook under the same flag at Winter Olympics and social media platforms to try and influence South Korean officials announced that electors in the US, France and other countries. The athletes from both countries will march possibility of a Russian interference in the already together as one at the Winter Olympics opening untrusted referendum could further complicate ceremony, according to CNN. 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Second Town Hall Meeting to be Alvin Sherman Library hosts third annual CASEC, will perform on Jan. 28 in the held Jan. 30 Power Publishing Day performance theater in the Don Taft University President George Hanbury will host the The Alvin Sherman Library will host its Center from 2-3:30 p.m. in celebration of the Davie/Fort Lauderdale campus’ second Town third annual Power Publishing Day on Jan. Chinese New Year. Presented by the Alvin Hall meeting for students on Jan. 30 at 11:30 25 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for individuals Sherman Library, this event is free and open a.m. in the Flight Deck. This comes after a interested in learning about the requirements to the public. To register, call 954-262-5477. meeting in HPD Assembly Building on Jan. for academic publishing. This event is open 19. A new aspect to the Town Hall meetings to NSU faculty, students and alumni, as well Office of Career Development presents is that they are being streamed for students to as the public. Registration is required for the students with free Portfolium access watch remotely. A Town Hall meeting will event and can be attended in person or online. The Office of Career Development also take place on each regional campus, To register or for more information visit lib. kicked off January by offering an online beginning on Jan. 24 on the Miami Campus. nov.edu/powerpub. portfolio platform called Portfolium. Students Students are encouraged to RSVP and submit were offered a link to create their account and their questions ahead of time by going to Chinese Performing Arts Group, CASEC, have access to a free-for-life digital portfolio nova.edu/townhall. performs at NSU to celebrate Chinese to customize. For more information contact New Year the Office of Career Development at 954- The Chinese Performing Arts Group, 262-7201 or [email protected].

Map collection featured at NSU gives audience a glimpse into history

By: Madelyn Rinka News Editor

On Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 6-9 p.m., significance. the public is invited to attend a presentation On top of the stories behind the maps, by Neal Asbury regarding his collection of the showcase also presents the detailed ways maps on display at NSU’s Cotilla Gallery in which cartographers made the images. The in the Alvin Sherman Library. The exhibit, earlier maps in the collection were done by wood titled “The Discovery of the Americas and the blocks with carved reliefs, ink and handmade Establishment of the United States: A Selection paper, until more refined, detailed copper plates from the Asbury Family Map Collection,” were used. has been showcased in the Cotilla Gallery “With wood you wouldn’t get as many since October and will continue until the end impressions before that wood block would of January. Over 100 maps from the 1400’s be destroyed, or had to be very much redone, forward, illustrations and cellarius star maps are but with copper, you could get a hundred featured from the personal collection of Asbury, impressions,” explained Asbury. “At the time, chief executive of The Legacy Company. NSU a hundred impressions of something was really, is the first institution to host these works. really incredible.” Asbury began collecting maps to showcase Before the presentation, a reception will their value in the art and entrepreneurial be held from 6-7 p.m. Wine, beverages and a world. As a former music student and current PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM M. RINKA selection of cheeses will be served. During his A portion of Neil Asbury’s collection of maps on display at the Alvin Sherman Library’s Cotilla Gallery. The exhibit will remain successful international businessman and chief until the end of January. lecture, attendees can expect to hear stories of executive, he aims to use this showcase as a way specific maps, map making techniques and other to show the public that maps do more than just as a gateway into history. Many of Asbury’s a famous cartographer, based off of details interesting anecdotes about the collection. The give direction. Past rumors about the lost city maps include a detail known as a “cartouche,” provided by John Smith, depicts the council at gallery is free and open to the public, and can of El Dorado, the island of California and the which is a decorative emblem that can depict a which Smith was condemned to death in the be viewed outside the lecture. Those interested rampant plagiarism of maps are all addressed in variety of things, from the map’s title, religious corner of the map. This particular map shows in attending can RSVP at sherman.library.nova. the collection. symbolism or hints as to what society was like at the organization of a specific Native American edu/sites/spotlight/event/asburylecture-2/. According to Asbury, the exhibit’s purpose the creation of the cartography. “Nova Virginiae government in 1640, but many others in the is to show the audience that maps can be seen Tabula,” created by Willem Janszoon Blaeu, exhibit display a variety of scenes with historical

Greek Week to foster teamwork among organizations

By: Diego Galvez Sports Editor

NSU’s annual Greek Week will take place in the past. Organizations from each of the councils participate will also differ. This year, Sigma from Feb. 12-16. Greek Week is a celebration of The three councils that govern these will be divided into three teams so members Delta Tau has seen growth in the number of the values, traditions and unity of NSU’s Greek organizations — the Interfraternity Council, and councils interact and work together as one, potential new members. Last year they had 25 life through a series of events that demonstrate Panhellenic Council and Unified Greek Council instead of against each other. The teams will new members, while this year they took 30 for these principles as well as the chance for Greek — will be in charge of planning the rest of be: the bright orange team, composed by Alpha formal recruitment and are expected to add more councils to work and hold an event together. the days and activities, which include a Greek Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma members through their informal recruitment Greek Week is an opportunity for the BBQ, all Greek picture, Banner Competition, Fraternity, Inc. and Phi Sigma Sigma; the bright later this semester. Other organizations are also councils to interact with each other, which, Brainbowl, Olympic Games, Alumni Mixer and pink team composed of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, expected to add new members in the winter. according to McCailey Brick, president of the Greek Lip Sync at Relay for Life. Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. and All NSU students are welcome to participate sorority Sigma Delta Tau, is not a common This year, the presidents of each council are Sigma Delta Tau; and finally, the bright yellow in Greek Week, regardless of whether they are occurrence. on the board of Greek Week, and each fraternity, team composed of Beta Theta Pi, Delta Phi involved in Greek life. To view the schedule of Unlike last year, Order of Omega Greek sorority and UTC will have the opportunity to Epsilon, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. events, visit nova.edu/greeks/greekweek/index. honor society will only plan the week’s welcome participate on committees. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. The goal is to html. session, and not Greek Week in its entirety. “All are the heads of it [Greek Week] beat the other two teams through a point-based “That’s a really big change,” Brick said, and every organization gets to bring their own system to then win an undisclosed prize. in comparison to how NSU has done things members to work on it,” Brick said. The number of brothers and sisters that 4 Features January 23, 2018 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Why joining clubs is important

By: Bianca Galan Contributing Writer

There are many benefits of belonging Meet new people Model UN or community service. With all the “And it’s a great way of making new friends and to one or more clubs. NSU is home to many Another benefit is the opportunity to engage organizations and clubs on campus at NSU it connections through your college experience.” clubs and organizations and each one of them with people from different age groups, majors is easy to find one that is perfect for you. Aside has a different goal with varying focuses; some and ethnicities. Celina Mahabir, public relations from studying, you can find an outlet through a Build connections cultural, others athletic, environmentally driven chair for Rotaract and vice president for Nova club and get to have fun doing what you love Making connections is a by product of or community service oriented. Being a student International Relations Association, said that with people who share that passion. So, even working on a team in clubs, which is a useful at NSU gives us the opportunity to join more getting to know other people’s backgrounds will though studying is the main reason why we are skill in any career. Being part of a club gives you than 100 on-campus clubs and organizations, so help you gain knowledge in different cultures here, breaking from it is also very beneficial. the opportunity to actually be part of a team. As why wouldn’t we take advantage of it? and traditions, and even places you didn’t know Taking a break every once in a while gives your a member, you will learn how to take and give about. body and your brain some time to relax. Clubs advice and even help out others with their own Strengthen your soft skills “Joining clubs is important because it tend to have many activities and meetings which situations. Participating in clubs can give you many teaches you to look at the people around you could be one of the best ways to take a break; With all of the benefits of joining clubs, benefits, starting with soft skills, also known as as companions rather than competition,” said hanging out with likeminded people and even why wouldn’t you join one? Visit Orgsync or people skills. According to the Huffington Post, Mahabir. “Regardless of their position, you have learning from them. attend any SeaThursday event to find the perfect clubs give you the opportunity to make friends to see them as equals within your organization NSU’s Latin American Student Association club for you. After all, what do you have to lose and test your attitude, communication skills and and respect them.” president, Oriana Lopez, believes that joining when the worst that could happen would be even your work ethic. Additionally, as a club clubs is the best way for students to get involved gaining valuable experience and knowledge? member you will generally reach out to people Find a fresh outlet on campus. that you don’t know to announce activities and Many people have strong passions, be “It allows you to do fun activities on recruit new members. it dancing, learning about different cultures, campus that [match] your interests,” said Lopez.

Club Spotlight: Undergraduate Economics and Finance Association

By: Michaela Greer Co-Editor-in-Chief

With the introduction of their innovative anything in between,” said Khan. faculty lecture series, consistency and devotion Khan insists that it was with the same to educating the NSU community on all aspects determination to meet the needs of every student of business, the Undergraduate Economics and that the faculty lecture series was created. For Finance Association (UEFA) was named the these sessions, NSU faculty members are invited Registered Student Organization (RSO) for both to meet with the student body for lunch to discuss November and December. the area of business which they specialize in. The organization prides itself on its “It’s a great way to engage with your commitment to assisting all students in peers and professors outside of ordinary class strengthening their professional and financial lectures,” said Khan. “We have a few of these literacy skills. NSU UEFA President Sadia Khan coming up in the semester, so that’s definitely believes that much of the club’s success comes something to look forward to.” from the understanding that UEFA is all about In addition to the faculty lecture series, catering to the needs of each student, regardless the members of UEFA host alternative events of their degree of study. at least once a month. This semester, UEFA “Membership is definitely not exclusive to hopes to co-host future events with other student just finance majors, or even business students organizations to promote collaboration and for that matter; anyone can join,” said Khan. community involvement. “A large portion of our members are actually PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM S. PHILIUS To learn more about UEFA’s events, UEFA treasurer Afrin Naz and president Sadia Khan promote their club at Sharkapalooza. biology majors, including our treasurer, Afrin.” meetings and faculty lecture series, visit the In fact, Khan added that the organization organization’s page on Orgsync or contact Sadia is so student-centered that they encourage their of their needs. events based on what members want, whether Khan at [email protected] to be added members to pitch ideas for events on the basis “We are more than open to adding on more it’s networking events or resume building or to the UEFA mailing list.

The significance of Braille Literacy Month

By: Diego Galvez Sports Editor January is the month we celebrate Braille solutions that almost every new technological and accommodations vary from braille books to Literacy Month in honor of Louis Braille, device is equipped with is a computerized braille keyboards. the creator of the braille code. According to function that dictates speech. According to The “We work with the students to provide pathtoliteracy.com, Braille was born on Jan. 4, New York Times, this new method has sparked them reasonable accommodations either in 1809 and created the braille code almost 200 debate over whether or not braille code would the classroom setting or in the testing setting,” years ago. become a thing of the past. However, braille said Jennifer Wilson, director of the Student The braille code, a system based in raised has evolved alongside technology. Many Disabilities Center, located on NSU’s Davie/ dots which the reader runs their fingers over, devices, such as smartphones and computers, Fort Lauderdale campus in the Rosenthal allows visually impaired people to read texts all can be customized with add-ons that add braille Student Building, suite 121. over the world. Over the years, the system has functionality to it. According to the Student Disabilities helped millions of people with visual disabilities. In addition, according to the American Center, The Florida Council of the Blind However, with the rise of technology, like Foundation of the Blind, the United States has announced that they will have four scholarship computers and touchscreens, people with visual made more of an effort to help the visually opportunities, totaling $4,000, offered to impairments who use the braille code face impaired in the last few years. BBC News exemplary students who are enrolled in various challenges. reported that there have been new regulations academic education, professional or technical In a world moving toward technological for braille inclusion in medicine, packages, training beyond the high school level who advancements, many researchers believe that menus and products, including grocery items. meet the requirements for each scholarship. those who rely on the braille code will have a NSU has signage in braille in its For more information about the scholarship hard time keeping up with the new technology. elevators and room numbers on campus as program and how to apply, contact Sheila Young However, according to the American Foundation well as resources for the visually impaired. at [email protected] or by phone at 407- for the Blind, researchers have developed and NSU’s Student Disability Services works to 425-9200. are still developing various ways to adapt the accommodate students with disabilities to make braille code to a new way of reading, learning their experience at NSU as smooth as possible. and getting information. One of the most useful This service is personalized for every student, January 23, 2018 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Features 5

2018 is your year to pick up a hobby By: Jessica McDonald Contributing Writer

Jessica is a doctoral student in the Clinical and lives. I get it. You can challenge yourself where everyone is sat in front of the television, it might actually make you more valuable to a Psychology Program at NSU. She currently to pick up something new, or even something with their laptops and phones spread out in potential employer, because your skills may be works as an academic success coach at the weird or unusual. You might end up discovering front of them, with no one making eye contact? eclectic enough to be applicable in a variety of Tutoring and Testing Center. something you absolutely love that can I guarantee that if you start looking for these work settings. For example, if you have the basic eventually become your escape from the phenomena, you won’t be able to unsee them. skills necessary for the job, but you can also As we trek along through the new year, aforementioned school/work life. According to A great way to reconnect with your friends, and speak another language or have graphic design I see many people have made New Year’s Psychology Today, participating in a hobby can make new connections, is to pick up a hobby. skills, you are automatically more marketable, resolutions. However, something I have noticed help to alleviate stress; which can be particularly You will be amazed at how much easier general depending on the job. among NSU students is that these resolutions are helpful for college students. Consider choosing communication becomes when you practice If you’re at a loss for ideas, you can visit typically limited to clichèd activities that many an activity that allows you to create something, those skills at home and with your friends. If you Orgsync to take a look at all of the clubs or think we should be doing. For example, I’ve like woodwork, painting or pottery to keep your learn how to better interact with people, then intramural activities that NSU offers. There heard a lot of people saying that their resolutions body and mind busy. Or, perhaps a hobby that group projects, job interviews and presentations you can use the search tool to find the general are to focus on health and fitness. I’ve also heard allows you to change your focus, like meditation, can feel much less intimidating. Additionally, characteristics of what you’d like to get into that resolutions are related to some type of yoga or aerial silk artistry can help to calm you building your social circle equates to building and take it from there. Of course, you can also “adult” responsibility, like budgeting. These are after a taxing day. your social support system, which translates to use Google to find organizations or activities in great resolutions — don’t get me wrong — but having people to turn to when you need advice your area to get involved with. New hobbies, I’m challenging you to pick up a hobby that can … and hello to new friends or need to vent. new skills, and genuine connections with people lower stress levels, grow your social circle and According to Huffington Post, picking up in real life are actually super important for strengthen connections, as well as increase your a hobby could also help you to build your social Boost your marketability university students. All I’m saying is, consider marketability. circle. Have you ever been to dinner when about Having a skill in your repertoire sets you picking up a hobby this year because your new fifteen minutes in, everyone’s on their phones, apart and can be important when entering the outlet can add much more than face value. Say goodbye to stress not talking to each other? What about hanging workforce, because it makes you memorable in We’re busy. We have school, and work out at home with your roommates or family interviews. In fact, according to Business Insider,

Amaize

By: Madelyn Rinka News Editor NSU is a unique and lively campus, but that cachapas, salads and mechados; Amaize truly doesn’t mean that Sharks can’t band together does have something for everybody. and take an afternoon to explore the South Amaize also boasts a tempting dessert Florida area — even if that just means finding a menu. On top of quesillo, tres leches and quaint place to study. chocolate marquesa, they also offer a customizable cachapa delight — loaded with Located in the Tower Shops on University chocolate, nutella or dulce de leche, bananas or Drive, Amaize is barely a hop, skip and a strawberries, and cream; perfect when washed jump away from NSU. With a variety of fresh, down with one of their refreshing iced teas. delicious choices that could please even the If you’re in the neighborhood early in the pickiest of eaters, this local restaurant should be morning, stop in for a unique breakfast. Pick up a go-to for your next quick bite. an arepa or cachapa topped with your choice PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM M. RINKA Did we mention they have ‘Amaize-ing’ vegan arepas? Amaize specializes in arepas — a dish of eggs, cheeses like queso blanco or gouda, popular in Colombia and Venezuela, which PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM M. RINKA protein and vegetables such as onion or sweet Fun decor and a variety of seating options makes this res- can be found in varying forms in other Latin taurant a perfect hang out spot for students. pepper. You can also order a stuffed arepa with Visit Amaize at one of their two locations American countries. Arepas are prepared from eggs, veggies and a spread of nata, which is a in SoFlo: a dough made using grounded maize, and are the “Beauty Queen,” filled with chicken and type of cheese. usually grilled, fried or baked. The result is a avocado, or a “Caprese Latina” with guasaca, On your way out, be sure to browse Amaize Davie, Fla. light corn meal round that can be cut to form a spinach, guayanés cheese and tomato. through the mercadito along the wall of the 2258 S. University Drive. sort of pocket, resembling two slices of bread for If none of those sound pleasing, you can restaurant for some “amaizeeeng” things. From Davie, FL 33328 a sandwich, which is then usually stuffed. also “CYO” — or Create Your Own. Stuff aprons and hats to mugs, there’s plenty of ways At Amaize, tip-top arepas are just the your personal arepa with different meats, tofu, to show everyone your love for arepas. Or, if Amaize Doral, Fla. beginning of a great meal. They’ve concocted beans and vegetables like avocado, portobello you’re looking to master the art of the arepa for 3887 NW 107th Ave Unit 101 several different arepas that can be ordered mushrooms or tomato for a more unique yourself, they have special toasters, cornmeal Doral, FL 33178 straight off the menu. You can go traditional — experience. All arepas are 100 percent gluten and recipe books so that you, too, can be a great like the “Mechado Mix,” which is a combination free, and there are plenty of stuffing options chef — you can even pick up pre-made fillings Price range: $11-30 of black beans, plantains, shredded beef and for vegans and vegetarians. If arepas still don’t and cheese to make things a bit easier. queso fresco — or a bit more avant garde, like seem like your thing, they also have black beans,

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SATURATION III by BROCKHAMPTON

By: Adam DeRoss Contributing Writer

Self-proclaimed 15 member “boy band,” the listener with funky saxophone fills, high track is deep, punchy, distorted and strange. It BROCKHAMPTON, has exploded in exposure pitched police sirens and a deep growling synth uses some heavily modulated electronic synth and popularity over the course of just one year. bassline that perfectly backs up the energetic chords, a rattling bassline and some wavy and The project is headed up by alternative hip-hop lyrical flows. While the actual lyrical content ethereal guitar notes. The flows from each of personality Kevin Abstract and features a wide here doesn’t necessarily make any big points, the boys on this track are equally otherworldly berth of young emerging talent, both in terms its not necessary for it to do so as this intro with each one of them somberly delivering of lyrical prowess and gripping production. track serves to introduce the main rappers of lines about their own personal demons that are Despite releasing their debut mixtape “All- the group and their individual styles. The hooks holding them back or otherwise causing them to American Scum” in March of 2016, 2017 is presented by Kevin Abstract paint a clear picture have conflicting emotions about their lives. As the year where BROCKHAMPTON really of his pride in who he is and dismisses all the one of the most emotional tracks on the record, it began to shine. In just one calendar year the challenges thrown at him because of his personal is also one of the most memorable and the hook troupe released a ridiculous amount of content interests and sexual orientation. Matt Champion has some of the most staying power out of all of in the form of their SATURATION trilogy, a brings his usual charismatic and confrontational BORCKHAMPTON’s discography. collection of three full length studio albums. The flair. The smooth flows of Ameer and Dom have BROCKHAMPTON is a brand-new name ultimate record in the trilogy, “SATURATION short and sweet appearances at just the right on the scene, even if the release of their third III,” released to critical acclaim on Dec. 15. Not points. Merlyn brings his goofy and over the top PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM A. DEROSS studio project might suggest otherwise. In just a BROCKHAMPTON really shows what they’re made of and only has each SATURATION album marked the vocal inflections. And Joba, well, Joba just goes display star quality in “Saturation III.” year the group has managed to consistently pump general improvements that the group has made crazy as usual. out high quality projects that just keep improving in their musical consistency and theming, but What follows this introduction to the and “SATURATION III” is a testament to just they also mark the improving confidence and record is a collection of extremely solid fills, wood block percussion and some very how much potential these young men have. talent of each of its stars. SATURATION III is tracks that all bring some pretty gripping subtle record scratches. The bittersweet tone With the group already making plans to release a shining gem in the alternative hip-hop genre production and lyrical quality. A good example this instrumental creates perfectly backs up the their fourth studio album “TEAM EFFORT” in and represents the boys of BROCKHAMPTON of this is the cut “JOHNNY” which is a more lyrical content from each of the rappers ranging 2018, it is evident that they have no intentions of giving the world the best representation of their somber, introspective track that delves into the from Joba’s self-depreciation over his history slowing their roll. It remains to be seen whether potential yet. personal struggles of each of the vocalists. The as an ungrateful son and a drug addict to Matt they can continue to build steam, but with the instrumental is emotional and densely layered Champion’s restrospective look at how his life SATURATION trilogy under their belts, it is Best Cuts with lots of interesting, little components. The could have gone so much worse for him if he very highly likely that they will continue to The record has a perfectly handled start tracks begin with slightly synthesized strings didn’t have the support of his family to get him release quality content throughout 2018 as well. with the explosive and energetic intro track and some dull and hollow percussion. This back on the right path. BOOGIE. The track wastes no time with any then blossoms into the main melody driven by A Stellar cut off the second half of the OTHER GREAT CUTS form of buildup and instead instantly bombards some solemn piano chords, noir-like trumpet record is “BLEACH.” The instrumental on this STUPID; HOTTIE; ZIPPER

17 17 January 23, 2018 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Arts & Entertainment 7 Last minute makeup tips for rushed mornings

By: Madelyn Rinka News Editor

We’ve all been there — sometimes the idea ease, blend out your cream with your hands. of smacking that snooze button a few more times Since these options are more like moisturizers, is way more enticing than waking up early and it’s much easier to use your fingers to apply. putting on a full face. Have no fear — there’s plenty of ways to look like you spent more Wake up with make up than just five minutes on your makeup without Chances are, if you’re scrambling to get actually having to. ready because of your snooze alarm, you might be a little sleepy. Tiredness tends to manifest Reverse contouring around your eyes with dark circles and puffiness Everyone who’s tried their hand at — eliminating this makes you look refreshed contouring knows it takes time, and if it’s rushed, PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM M. RINKA and ready to face the day. Instead of covering Using a shimmery eyeshadow, partnered with cover up it might end up looking unblended and strange. under your eyes, can help brighten your face and create a up every blemish you see, smudge a bit of PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM M. RINKA well-rested appearance. Focusing on one part of your face, like a bomb lip color, A new trend, called “reverse contouring,” concealer under your eyes. Try patting it around can help make a morning where you were short on time focuses on highlighting instead of using dark, Skip the foundation in a triangle shape — if you try to just cover up look like one where you slaved on your face. unforgiving powder. Highlighter is a cream or While it may feel like no face is complete the darkness, it can accentuate puffiness. For or fill in your brows to perfection, adding in just powder based makeup, generally a few shades without a good base, there’s other ways to an added pop, dab some light or shimmery eye one aspect of your normal makeup will make it lighter than your normal skin tone and usually achieve a great look without using foundation. shadow in the inner corners of your eyes. seem like you’ve spent a lot of time on it. Don’t shimmery. Try swiping a bit over the natural Aim for something a little lighter, like a beauty have a go-to look? Try practicing something high points of your face, like your cheekbones, balm or a color correcting cream — AKA a BB Focus on one part of your face you’ve always wanted to work, so when the time brow bones and the tip of your nose. Since it’s or CC cream. They both give the effect of a Think about your favorite part of your comes, you can bust out a wicked smokey eye so easy to blend out, reverse contouring adds smoother, more even complexion, but without makeup routine to do, and do it. Whether you in a few quick swipes. Brush on some mascara, definition to your face without the hassle. the stress of a full face of foundation. For added can kill a quick winged eyeliner, rock a red lip swipe on some gloss and head out the door!

Res Life just became easy as pie OFF SHORE By: Christina Mclaughlin CALENDAR Opinions Editor January 23 is National Pie day, a day Ice Cube Pie Nuggets Cirque de Soleil steeped in tradition since the early ‘80s to Adapted from Twisted Food.com Jan. 24 | 8 p.m. celebrate the coming together of family and Ingredients: @Hard Rock Stadium friends and most importantly, to make some Choice of fruit diced small great-tasting pie. This year, why not give these 3 tablespoons brown sugar Brockhampton quick and easy recipes a try? 1 teaspoon cinnamon Jan. 25 | 7 p.m. 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch @Revolution Live Mug Pies Ready Made Pie Crust Adapted from Gemma’s Bigger Bolder 1 egg wash (1 egg whisked well with 1 part Frank Stella: Experiment Baking water) and Change Ingredients: Ice cube tray Jan. 27 | 11 a.m. 2 small bowls Preheat a toaster oven to 390 F. In a bowl, @NSU Art Museum 1 ceramic mug mix the fruit, brown sugar, cornstarch and 3 tablespoons melted butter cinnamon. Lay a layer of pie crust on top of Changing Lanes 1 packet Quaker Instant Oatmeal (Maple & PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM C. MCLAUGHLIN the ice cube tray, leaving room for indents in Jan. 26 | 10 p.m. All you need is a microwave some simple ingredients and Cinnamon for an added touch) 15 minutes to make your next pie creations. the cube holes, where you will place the filling. @Hard Rock Cafe 2 tablespoons all purpose flour Fill each well of the tray with your fruit filling, 2 tablespoons brown sugar peaches, pears or any other fruit. In your ceramic brush the edges with egg wash and top it off with Hannibal Buress 1/4 tablespoon cinnamon mug, add the chopped fruit, 1/2 tablespoon flour, another layer of pie crust. Seal the edges and flip Jan. 26 | 7:30 p.m. 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 tablespoon of sugar and 1/4 tablespoon the tray over gently to release your pie forms. @Palm Beach Improv 1 cup of desired fruit, chopped fine of cinnamon. Mix until the ingredients are Cut around each nugget leaving a little room 1/2 tablespoon all purpose flour distributed evenly. Now take the topping and for crust. Brush each nugget with egg wash and The Country Doctor 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar spread it on top of the fruit. Microwave for 2 - 2 sprinkle some sugar on top (if desired). Bake Jan. 30 | 7:30 p.m. In one bowl, mix the oats, sugar, cinnamon 1/2 minutes. There will be bubbling, so just let for 25-30 minutes. Serve these bite sized treats @Aventura Arts and and salt. Then, add the melted butter in the bowl. it cool off for a few minutes. Feel free to add with some caramel dipping sauce, ice cream or Cultural Center This is the topping of the pie so set it off to the whipped cream, ice cream or any other toppings. whipped cream for a little extra treat. Enjoy. side. Chop your fruit into small pieces — for Enjoy. this recipe apples were used but feel free to try

Bull Market Bar + Kitchen really Need a commercial for delivers — no bull! your student organization? By: Jenna Kopec Co-Editor-in-Chief

Located in the heart of Himmarshee includes $5 mac and cheese. Let us help! Village in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Bull Speaking of food, I see why Bull Market Market Bar + Kitchen has garnered a reputation is being honored. I had their apple cider bacon as one of the city’s “it” locations. Voted as “Best mac and cheese, which was not only filling, but Happy Hour,” “Best Bar” and “Best Brunch” a mouthwatering experience for my taste buds. in the New Times yearly awards, I had high My friend decided to order a burger and said expectations when eating at Bull Market for the it was great. What surprised both of us? Their first time. Thankfully, I was not disappointed — seasoned fries...Checkers can step aside. not even close. Overall, Bull Market might just be the First things first, Bull Market offers a perfect location for college students to check friendly atmosphere for patrons to enjoy. I went out. Its friendly atmosphere is inviting but not on a Thursday evening and encountered a happy overwhelming and most importantly the food environment that I didn’t feel was too crowded is delicious. For more information about their or empty. There was plenty of traffic around and specials, you can go to bullmarketbar.com. I felt welcomed by the staff and management. Part of that may be attributed to the specials Bull Bull Market Bar + Kitchen Market runs every weeknight. On Thursdays, 210 SW 2nd Street the bar offers trivia at 8 p.m. and karaoke at 10 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 p.m. Ladies, of legal age, also drink for free after $10-$20 For more information contact the Office of Student Media at 10 p.m. on Thursdays. They also run specials on Open: Monday-Friday @ 4 p.m.; Saturday- [email protected] or (954)-262-2602. food, like their “Monday Funday” special which Sunday @ 11 a.m. 8 Sports January 23, 2018 | nsucurrent.nova.edu

Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball The team won their match against Palm Beach Atlantic on Jan. 17. Freshman On Jan. 17, the women’s basketball team lost their match to Palm Beach Nick Stampley helped propel the team toward victory in the first half with a two- Atlantic. In the first quarter, senior Christen Prasse sliced the deficit by two with a handed slam, while freshman Eddie Puisis stretched the Sharks’ advantage with lay in, bringing the score to 4-6. After falling behind by ten points in the second and a baseline drive in the second half. Three guards, freshman Malik Hardy and third quarter, sophomore Cheray Saunders cut the deficit, this time by eight points. juniors Dwayne Gibson and David Dennis, earned the Sharks a total of 69 points, Despite the valiant effort, the game ended with a final 60-73 score, resulting in a boosting the final 95-89 score. loss for the Sharks.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL vs. Lynn Jan. 24 | 5:30 p.m. Rick Case Arena

@Tampa Jan. 27 | 2 p.m. Tampa, Fla. Instant Replay v. The Game By: Christina McLaughlin Opinions Editor

MEN’S BASKETBALL Anytime you watch a professional or major on tight or difficult calls. In football, this is are supposed to be fast-paced and require a lot vs. Lynn league sports game, televised or in person, you used for catches, tackles and interceptions. In of energy and strength. When you slow it down Jan. 24 | 7:30 p.m. will always stumble across instant replays. This baseball, they use it for pitches, hits, errors and and analyze every motion, not only is it slowing Rick Case Arena frequently used tool in the sports industry is used outs. This could be a great tool if the official down the game, but it takes away from its true to replay big plays for entertainment; it shows a is in a bad position and can’t see the play with purpose. @Tampa play from different angles and most importantly, his own eyes. However, multiple replays, There are some other sports like soccer Jan. 27 | 4 p.m. helps referees check officiated calls or rulings zoom, slow motion and other types of replay which use instant replays as an effective method Tampa, Fla. made on the field. techniques cause confusion. From one angle it for checking the accuracy of completed goals. Over the years, methods of instant replay could appear as a catch and in another, a fumble. In English Premier League football, they use have changed and evolved. The old instant replay That’s the point of the game, it’s supposed to replay technology on the goal lines to clear up booths in the NFL have now been replaced with be up for interpretation. But now, with instant confusion on a complete or incomplete goal. MEN’S BASEBALL a contributing official watching the game on replay there is critique of every shot and frame With this use, the game can maintain its speed vs. Alumni Game replay monitors in a field office. But even though of the camera angle. In football, rules for catches and strength while increasing the accuracy of Jan. 27 | 1 p.m. these improvements have been made, fans and have changed dramatically as a result. calls. NSU Baseball Complex critics of sports alike are unhappy with the way According to the NFL rulebook, a catch Not every aspect of the instant replay tool is instant replay is being used today. qualifies when the catcher gains control of the bad; when it is used properly, it’s great and helps According to Lifezette.com, “In football ball in his hands and maintains control with the game. However, here’s where the problem and baseball, the biggest complaints have been both feet remaining in bounds. When a ball is lies: when it’s used to confirm technicalities, it MEN’S AND WOMEN’S about how the review delays the game,” which thrown, aerodynamically, there will be a lot of adds unnecessary length to gameplay and forces SWIMMING makes sense. Average baseball or football games energy released. This can cause some bobbing officials to be the star of the game instead of the vs. Keiser can last around three hours which can take even and loss of control once it is caught, especially players. Here’s where the problem lies. Jan. 27 | 11 a.m. longer when you add in another 15 minutes to if you are in motion or being tackled. Each catch NSU Aquatic Complex look over the tape of a single play. is now roughly analyzed by these parameters In general, instant replay is used to help to determine a clear catch. Making a rule this referees and officials make accurate judgements strict takes away the fun from the game. Sports

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Larry Nassar’s victims recount sexual assault in court hearing Chelsea to potentially sign Edin Dzeko On Jan. 16, Larry Nassar sat in court as his ex-patients addressed him and According to Sky Sports, on Jan. 19, Chelsea F.C., the London-based soccer recounted incidents where the former Olympic sports doctor had sexually club, announced its plans to potentially sign former Manchester City striker abused them. According to CNN, Nassar, who has already been sentenced Edin Dzeko. Chelsea F.C. would pay A.S. Roma, the Italian soccer club who to 60 years in prison for child pornography charges, may be sentenced to Dzeko currently plays for, €50 million to sign over Dzeko and would also gain up to 120 years if convicted on sexual assault charges filed by more than his teammate Emerson Palmieri, who plays left-back, in the deal. Chelsea F.C. 100 women. Among his accusers are Olympians Aly Raisman, Simone Biles, would let A.S. Roma have striker Michy Batshuayi in exchange. However, A.S. Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney and Jordyn Wieber. Roma has requested an additional €15 million to seal the deal.

Colin Kaepernick to complete $1 million charitable pledge Adam Rippon disapproves selection of Mike Pence to lead U.S. According to ESPN, as of Jan. 17, and for the next ten days, Colin Kaepernick delegation has decided to announce a charity every day who he will be donating $10,000 Adam Rippon, the 2016 U.S. men’s figure-skating Olympic champion, to as part of his million-dollar charitable pledge. In addition, each charity that condemned the appointment of Mike Pence to lead the 2018 Winter Olympics is selected will receive an extra $10,000 from a different celebrity. On Jan. 17, in an interview on Jan. 16. According to USA Today, Rippon said that he would Kaepernick announced via Twitter that Silicon Valley De-bug, an organization prefer not to meet the vice president at the games due to allegations that he based in San Jose and Northern California’s South Bay which helps low-waged funds homosexual conversion therapy. It is believed that Rippon is the first workers, immigrants and youth, would be the first charity to benefit from the openly gay U.S. 2018 Winter Olympian. pledge. The tweet also made mention of basketballer Kevin Durant being the $10,000 match for the organization. Sports Illustrated names final three swimsuit rookies On Jan. 18, Sports Illustrated announced via their website that they have Sports announcer Keith Jackson dies added Olivia Culpo, Hunter McGrady and Ebonee Davis to their Sports Keith Jackson, former sports announcer widely known for being “the voice of Illustrated Swimsuit rookie class. The ladies will appear in the next issue of the college football,” died on Jan. 12. According to ESPN, Jackson retired in 2006, magazine alongside models Georgia Gibbs, Anne de Paula and Raven Lyn. following a career that spanned 50 years after getting his start on radio in 1952. He has been credited with added popular phrases like “Whoa, Nellie” and the “Big Uglies” to football lexicon. Jackson was 89 years old. January 23, 2018 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Sports 9 NSU Sharks athletic department goes through an administrative reorganization

By: Diego Galvez Sports Editor

In an announcement made on Nov. 20 by outside the field improve their performance employees get the opportunity to move up in the because it’s the one that most affects us,” said NSU’s Director of Athletics, Michael Mominey, in their respective sports, as well as improve department, which provides more responsibility Mominey. “There are more students at the he discussed the reorganization of the Sharks their GPAs, with the help of a full-time student as well as new faces. games … especially for soccer.” athletic department, which included promotions athlete advisor. The department also created Angie Jabir is one of those new faces, and New programs are being discussed for the for five employees. Mominey said that the new positions, including a full-time business was hired as the department’s new Associate athletics department in the next three to five decision was made after looking through the manager and a full-time assistant athletic Athletic Director. She comes from the University years, with facilities being renovated or built. department’s organization and focusing on what director for compliance and rules education. of Dayton. NSU Athletics has a lot in store for the upcoming could benefit student athletes the most. This person oversees the athletic department’s So far, students and staff have received the years, though Mominey said those plans are “The driving force behind the compliance with NCAA rules. reorganization with acceptance, and Mominey confidential, as NSU carries out more plans to reorganization was growth. We continue to grow “You always want to be forward thinking feels that they can see the benefits this change increase its student body and school spirit. as an athletic department and that also involves because you don’t want to get stale,” Mominey has brought to them now and moving forward. “I hope those students and faculty out personnel…” Mominey stated, adding, “it was a added, showing his support for the reorganization Mominey said the key to measuring the success there that are reading this come out and support product of growth and change, personnel change of the department. of this program is “finding the right people for your athletic program. Come and support your and growth in the department.” Mominey thinks that the change gives those positions.” Sharks,” Mominey said. Changes are still being made internally, students the chance to improve in both their “It’s really exciting to see the university with the goal of helping student athletes in and academic and their athletic endeavors, while growing, especially at the undergraduate level

Cameron Churchill Feeling Anxious About By: Diego Galvez Sports Editor Food? You have options.

Named to the SSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll in his freshman year, Jacksonville-born We can help. Cameron Churchill is a senior criminal justice major and athlete on the men’s baseball team. For the past 18 years we have been helping those suffering from eating disorders recover. We give you the When did you realize baseball was a passion of yours? tools and insight to help you succeed. “I think I started playing when I was 11 or 12 only because all my friends were playing it We understand the pressures adults are under with and I wanted to hang out with them, but I wasn’t college, new living arrangements and new challenges. very good. But it was one of those things where you want to be good — and baseball has always These stresses can trigger an eating disorder or revive a been fun to me — and eventually, you work hard dormant one. enough, you learn about certain things and then you grow every year. So yeah, [I was] around 11 If you would like to attend our support groups either or 12 when I started playing.” in person at our Center or virtually, please click on the

How do you balance athletic life and QR Code to see up to date information about topics and academic life? PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM D. HENDRICKS times. You do not need to be an alumni to participate in Senior criminal justice major Cameron Churchill helped the “It is difficult at times, but not impossible. baseball team in 2016 en route to the first national champi- our support groups. All who are interested in recovery I think it takes a lot of separation, a little bit of onship in the program’s history. everything, so making sure that you are on top of may attend. Hope you’ll join us. your studies, on top of your sleep. Sleep is a big being great here and I wouldn’t trade anything part of it. Going to the field every day and going in the world for it. I think coming to [NSU] was Support Group Information to class all the time, just make sure you keep up one of the best decisions I’ve ever made because with everything you need to keep up with.” I made outstanding relations with people and also because it makes me happy. I’m definitely Do you have a memorable moment from proud to be a Shark.” being part of the baseball team over the past few years? What is your favorite thing about NSU? “I have a couple, but most of them were off “I would say the people. I think the the field. I think one of my favorite times being community at [NSU] is pretty awesome. You can here at [NSU] was when we were at the national just walk around campus saying hi to everybody 877 690-0218 championship in Cary, N.C. We went to Dave and it’s not a very large student population www.milestonesprogram.org & Buster’s and we are all of a sudden crowded so you get to know people personally. Even around one of those claw machines. So, there’s professors, you can talk to your professors all the like 30 guys around this little claw machine and time. That’s what I like the most about [NSU].” we are all yelling at it to make sure it picks up something, and when we got [the prize] to come How do you think you have grown from out, everybody was freaking out. We won this your freshman year? stuffed pig and a little stuffed dog. We carried “I think I just appreciate the [everyday] them around, and it was one of my favorite grind more. Going back to my freshman year, it moments; the whole team being there, having was kind of intimidating coming to a new place a good time. That’s a memory I’ll remember not knowing a lot of people. [I’ve grown] as a forever.” person throughout these four years both on the field by being an athlete, and a student off the What do you think is the key to success? field.” “I think just being accountable; getting things done. When you say you are going to do How do you think being a student athlete has something you should try your best to complete helped you prepare for the future? it, and I think that you should set goals for “Being a student athlete has definitely yourself. If you want to have a 3.0 GPA, go given me great perspective on who I want to [spend] a couple extra hours in the library every be and who I want to become. It helps me out week; stuff like that. But yeah, being accountable to work in teams [because I have to] be a good and being determined and seeing that end goal teammate and [deal with] competition.” that you want to achieve.” What are your plans after you graduate? What year do you think was the most “After I graduate from [NSU], I want to difficult at NSU? join the Marine Corps and go into OCS [Officer “I don’t know, I can’t say that I’ve had the Candidate School] so I’m applying now and 2525 Embassy Drive, Suite 10 Cooper City, FL 33026 most difficult year. I think all my years have [will] hopefully get in for October of this year.” 10 Opinions January 23, 2018 | nsucurrent.nova.edu

Andy the shark is breaking more records

By: Madelyn Rinka News Editor

Andy, a tiger shark tagged by NSU agent since his big media breakout in 2015. “His Instagram is just really inspiring,” and roaring waves featured in his images are researchers in Bermuda, is gaining a new kind “He’s truly talented — to assume that someone said 23 year-old Rick Tides, a recent college certainly reason for envy. of following. Since 2014, scientists at the Guy else is doing all this work for him is ridiculous graduate. “He’s the reason my buddies and I “He’s got such an amazing eye for Harvey Research Institute have been tracking and false.” decided to quit our jobs, buy a boat and live off aesthetic,” said tween Angel Fiesch. “I know Andy’s path — making him the longest tracked All his effort has won Andy the title of our savings accounts to travel the world.” he must use VSCO cam — maybe like A6 or tiger shark on record. With all these travels “Most Followed Travel Account of 2017” On top of his iconic travels, his photography C1? I’m also pretty sure he uses, like, FaceTune under his belt, it only makes sense that he’d want on Instagram With over a million followers skills are getting comments from professionals for some of his selfies — but I’m not accusing to share his adventures with the world. across all social media platforms, like Twitter, worldwide. Because Andy is a shark, he’s able to him of anything, of course. His feed is just such Followers of Andy’s Instagram, @ Tumblr and Sharkspace, it’s easy to see why the dive to depths most human photographers can’t. goals, honestly.” tigersharktravels, have fallen in love with tiger shark has rightfully received this crown. His captivating snaps include glowing algae, Andy’s travels are far from over. He his picturesque underwater photography of Travel websites like Bite Flights, Chumcations translucent fish and mysterious creatures. He’s promised he’d be travelling somewhere “big” Bahamian beaches and scenic sunsets in Turks and Carnivore Cruises have even reported even been credited with the discovery of the in the next coming weeks. Be sure to follow @ and Caicos — all taken by the shark himself. heightened sales on package deals after Andy Silver Nova Eel on one of his recent expeditions. tigersharktravels if you want to keep up with “He takes, edits and posts every single travels to a new location, and economies in these Others are praising him for his unique Andy’s amazing adventure. picture on his feed,” said Mack O’Relle, Andy’s countries are booming. artistic eye. The vibrant colors, glossy landscapes

Hollywood needs diversity

By: Monique Cole Contributing Writer

Diversity is coming, but not fast enough. to feel represented. It also adds another layer of Portrayal is part of diversity made where people can post and see the results Hollywood needs to recognize that the world is realism, because real life isn’t just comprised of According to the same study by the of movies that have passed this test. diverse and our diverse groups of people should a bunch of white males. University of Southern California, females are be represented in movies and television shows. more likely to be sexualized by men. Group It should be done for the right reason According to a 2016 study conducted by Diversity can help increase awareness and stereotypes portrayed in popular TV shows and Studios shouldn’t just throw in a bunch the University of Southern California, “Across understanding movies are nothing new: the minority character of different characters with the hope of being the 11,306 speaking characters evaluated, 66.5 This year, Disney will be featuring a is the funny best friend, the black guy is the first considered “diverse” or “different.” They also percent were male and 33.5 percent were female LGBTQ main character on their TV show “Andi one to die, and women can’t talk about anything shouldn’t just do it to win something during … 28.3 percent of all speaking characters were Mack.” While Disney has sprinkled LGBTQ but men. Characters from different backgrounds award season. Real change is going to take time, from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups,” characters in other entertainment projects, this shouldn’t just be added to be overshadowed by and it is going to require Hollywood to get a in regards to prevalence on screen. is the first time one will be a main character. the typical stereotypes that plague them. facelift in the hiring department. It’s more than Showcasing diversity in TV shows or movies To put this into perspective, audiences having a diverse set of actors, it’s also about Why diversity is important is important. It allows audiences to see different can conduct the Bechdel Test. This test was having diverse writers, directors and producers. Diversity is something that allows scenarios faced by various groups, and how the created by Alison Bechdel, and was developed And it is paying off with shows like “Jane the audiences to see people just like them. characters handle the problem. When done in a for audiences to help assess how women are Virgin,” “black-ish,” “The Mindy Project” According to an article from the New York tactful manner, it might even increase awareness presented in movies. For a movie to pass the and “Modern Family.” It also leaves room for Times, one of the things that younger viewers and understanding of certain issues each group test, it must pass three tests. The movie must movies like “Moonlight,” which shined bright want to see on TV is authenticity. Adding in encounters. consist of two or more women, the women must during award season and received high ratings. people of different ethnicities, disabilities and talk to each other, and when the women talk, it sexualities allows people of these various groups can’t be about a man. A whole website has been

What if we believed women the first time?

By: Christina McLaughlin and Suvina Daryanani

What if we believe women the first time? Ever chief justice, said, “In a rape case, it is the victim, since Eve allegedly handed over the forbidden not the defendant, who is on trial.” But isn’t the fruit to Adam, disbelieving women seems to have point of the justice system to examine all of the become a universal policy. Denial is at the root evidence of the case on either side before making of today’s society, with many people thinking a decision and not just assuming that the accuser that men have a more believable innate nature. is lying? Situations like this tend to arise when the Although one of the basic goals of feminism is to defendant or the accused is of a high standing in believe women, it seems to be almost impossible. society. We see this figure every day in newspapers But why? — they could be the boss of the company, a co- According to a blogpost on Huffington Post, worker who’s friendly with everyone — and once the belief that women aren’t trustworthy doesn’t you hold a candle to them, the idea you once had stem from the actions or reputation of women is ultimately destroyed. in general, it stems from feelings. Some people People say things like, “They would never do hold the belief that women tend to overreact and that; you’re wrong; you’re just threatened by them embellish stories in their day to day conversations, and trying to make your way to the top.” Women and so assume that women aren’t trustworthy. But who are coming forward about dark times in their that just doesn’t make sense. I mean, come on, life get torn down by those who they thought how many times have you heard a guy exaggerate they could trust. People tend to forget that it’s not the size of a fish he caught or embellish an action only the accused that gets a tarnished reputation, he did? if anything the victim suffers too. Every single With what’s going on now with sexual statement the victim makes gets analyzed. They assault cases, street harassment and workplace are often faced with opposition before they are harassments, this theory of over embellishing ever receive sympathy. makes no sense. If that were the case, that would Society should not pick and chose which mean that there are thousands of women around the feminist values to align with. It’s either you want world exaggerating or making up stories, which is women to be respected and seen in the same light highly unlikely. It took droves of women to come as men or you don’t. As such, all allegations of out for us to finally believe that Bill Cosby was rape, sexual harassment and assault should be assaulting women, and the same happened when carefully weighed and investigated. other male celebrities were accused. Sir Matthew Hale, a 17th century English January 23, 2018 | nsucurrent.nova.edu Opinions 11 I don’t watch the Grammys, here’s why

By: Christina McLaughlin Opinions Editor This year it is the 60th Annual Grammy Grammy Award process if the work fits within tracks.” But in today’s age anyone can release in voting, it is also biased in representation. Awards and we all know what that means. the time of eligibility. The eligibility timeframe music digitally with Soundcloud and Spotify. During the telecast, live performances are the Good music of the year won’t get recognized, for this year’s Grammy Awards is from Oct. How can they differentiate who is qualified forefront, not the actual awards which the show all genres won’t be represented and we will yet 1, 2016 - Sept. 30, 2017. It makes sense that it to be a Recording Academy member and how based on. This year, there will be 15 performers, again question the motives of the Recording takes a little time for the academy to calculate can their opinion on music in any genre be each contributing a few songs. Not only does Academy and their nomination and selection the votes, but shouldn’t it be considered the considered valuable? Well, to be a member, you this make the telecast longer, but it takes away process. Awards of 2017 and not of 2018? This year just need to pay membership fees and measure up to from the awards. This is why you don’t hear It’s not only the public opinion of the started and it doesn’t make sense that it should their guidelines, which are vaguely outlined on who won from a majority of their 84 categories. awards that’s changing, it’s the industry too. be called the “Album of the Year” the year after their website. So as far as I can tell, as long as They usually plan to present only the general, Kanye West, Frank Ocean, Will Smith and Lyor it was released. you have money and release music regardless pop, r&b and rap categories with maybe a Cohen are a few people who have boycotted Once the submissions are sent and of its response, then you can be accepted into lyrical, theatre or rock category thrown in but the Grammys in the past due to unfair voting reviewed, they are then put through a selection the academy. Additionally, all voting members not at all evenly. The Grammy’s are considered regulations and the unbalanced categories of first-round ballots. The voters that select these are also eligible to vote in any awards cycle, “music’s biggest night” but how could that be represented in the telecast. first round ballots are experts in their fields in even if they participated in works of that cycle. with a biased voting system favoring the popular This whole issue starts with the nomination the music world. According to the Grammy’s Basically, that means they can vote for their and underrepresenting some of the largest music process; record companies and Recording website, “Recording Academy voting members own work, which defeats the point of the voting genres of today? Academy members enter submissions which are professionals with creative or technical system. they personally deem as worthy into the credits on at least six commercially released Other than the Grammys being biased

We, the people, want to know how low Trump can really go

By: Michaela Greer Co-Editor-in-Chief

It’s astounding that Trump has been able to hopeful brushing off the allegations. After all, not to worry about the cost because he would made quite clear on Jan. 11. Because who else remain in office for this long. In fact, Jan. 20, why wouldn’t anyone understand that “grab ‘em ensure that the Mexican government pay for could spew such bigoted, hateful language like marked one year since the billionaire-turned- by the [genitals]” was simply standard locker- the construction. Later when we learned that “shithole countries” at a bipartisan meeting, politician had assumed office. Since Trump’s room talk? Imagine that newspapers like this Mexico, shockingly, refused to do so, Americans literally meant for the discussion of differing inauguration, the world has been watching one can’t even print a statement made by our were told that it would only cost taxpayers opinions? the events unfold in Washington D.C. with president because of the nature of the words $12 billion to build the wall — even though It’s not enough to deride his comments. amusement, confusion, but mostly disgust. In used. Is it really acceptable that our nation’s according to the Department of Homeland Quietly complaining about Trump’s leadership fact, according to a Jan. 14 Gallup report, 57 children can’t even listen to our leader, someone Security the real cost would be around $21.6 behind closed doors or through the digital vortex percent of Americans disapprove of the job that who scores of influencers tell them that they billion excluding maintenance fees. But, that doesn’t really do very much. If the majority of the president has been doing. So, exactly how can aspire to be like, without the use of some would really just be small peanuts assuming that Americans disagree with what’s happening in low will we allow him to go before some action parental controls to block out profanity, sexual we all have wealthy fathers to give us modest Washington D.C., then we shouldn’t need to is taken to remove him from office? innuendos and other filth? loans of a million dollars. rely on a poll to know this; we should be able Throughout the 2016 presidential election, Further, Trump has gone out of his way to Still, if you happened to hold the belief that to see that through the movement of the people. many scoffed at the idea that a billionaire- prove, time and time again, that he is repulsed by Trump was merely limiting minority access to If you’re not taking action then you are part of turned-politician who had been accused of the idea of minority peoples living in America. the U.S. for security reasons, with a heavily- the problem. So, again I ask, how much lower sexual assault could even potentially assume the Since he decided to run for office, Trump has unsupported travel ban and talks of a giant can Trump really go before he’s removed from role of the president. The public’s disdain grew been insistent on building a wall bordering “impenetrable, physical, tall, powerful, beautiful, office? as footage and audio surfaced of the presidential- Mexico and the U.S. At first the public was told southern border wall,” his true intentions were

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