The Current | Vol. 32 Issue 1

May 25 2021 | nsucurrent.nova.edu 2 Welcome 3301 College Avenue Don Taft University Center, PVA Room 328 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796 nsucurrent.nova.edu Newsroom Phone: 954-262-8455 nsunews@nova.edu The Current serves Nova Southeastern University from its lo- cation in Room 328 of the Don Taft University Center. The Current is NSU’s established vehicle for student report- ing, opinion and the arts. All community members are invited to contribute. Editorials, commentaries and advertisements in this publication reflect the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University or its officials, The Current staff or other advertisers. The Current will not publish unsigned letters except under special circum- stances at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief. The Current reserves the right to edit. Contributing writers must not be directly involved with their coverage. Coverage by contributing writers must be meaningful and of interest to the NSU community. The Current reserves the right to edit, publish or deny submitted works as it sees fit. The Current shall remain free of associations and activities that may compromise integrity or damage credibility or otherwise create a bias, real or perceived. Megan Fitzgerald Rey Perez Evan Kelley Nyla Wyte Neha Simon Briana Ramnauth Ana Maria Soto Blake Malick Tomas Salom Santiago D. Finochietto Aliyah Gomez Veronica Richard J. L. Glasthal Aaron Kurzweil Faculty Advisor mf821@nova.edu Jarrod Bailey Staff Advisor jbailey1@nova.edu Sofia Gallus Siena Berardi Madelyn Rinka Alexander Martinie Rick Esner Christina McLaughlin Flor Ana Mireles Sports Editor Features Editor Arts & Entertainment Editor Co-Editor-in-Chief Co-Editor-in-Chief Opinions Editor News Editor Copy Editor Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Chief of Visual Design Emma Heineman Business & Advertising Phone: 954-262-8461 thecurrentad@nova.edu Letter from the Editors Madelyn & Christina Co-Editors-in-Chief Sharks - Welcome home to NSU. Whether you’re a remote, commuter or residential student, we hope you’re eager and excited to jump into the 2021-2022 school year — but if not, we can help you out. By this time, we’re sure you’re missing the precedented times. You know — when packing for college didn’t mean stocking up on hand sanitizer and picking out a brand new first-day-of- school face mask, when classes were all in person and we weren’t living amidst a pandemic. It’s not easy being a college student, especially now. We hope this volume’s orientation issue can help you Sharks navigate these uncharted waters. Beyond your introduction to NSU, The Current will be here with the most relevant and up-to-date news that we can provide. As a student-run newspaper, we are your voice and platform at this university. If there’s anything we can do to better support you, whether that’s being your source of entertainment, a way for you to get information or a means for you to share your thoughts, let us know by following us on social media or reaching out to us via email. Whatever this year’s normal looks like, we’ll be there with you through it. Here’s to a new school year, Madelyn & Christina Events to help you stay engaged on campus Sofia Gallus Arts&Entertainment Editor Whether it’s welcome back or welcome to your new home, NSU is excited to have you and happy to share the many wonderful things it has to offer. Several of those wonderful things include on-campus events that allow students to take a break from studying and unwind. NSU provides several big events throughout the year that you won’t want to miss. FALL EVENTS: Weeks of Welcome & Sharkapalooza In the first few weeks of the fall semester, NSU and its many clubs and organizations want to welcome you back to campus -- or welcome you for the first time. The Weeks of Welcome events are several weeks filled with fun mini events like trivia games, club introductions and raffles all leading up to the main event: Sharkapalooza. Ask any upperclassmen about Sharkapalooza and they will tell you that it is regarded by many as the best event NSU offers. While it changes a little bit every year, you can count on music, dancing, free food and a good time to remember during Sharkapalooza. Homecoming Homecomingweekat NSU is filledwith giveaways, free food and celebrations about being back on campus. The week is filled with events that are considered traditions at NSU, such as the annual “Anything That Floats” raft race, where students make their own rafts and race across Gold Circle Lake. Homecoming week also honors the tradition of holding the annual homecoming basketball game, where students flock to cheer on their fellow Sharks. As the week draws to a close, the annual Homecoming dance is a great time for students to enjoy some music while meeting new people. WINTER EVENTS: STUEY’s The STUEY’s, otherwise known as the Student Life Achievement Awards, is an annual celebration of students who encompass everything it means to truly be a Shark. These students are nominated for and presented with awards for their academic and social excellence in the annual show. Nominations may be submitted by staff, faculty and other students. CommunityFest CommunityFest is an annual tradition at NSU that allows students to give back to the community they live in. CommunityFest invites those who live around NSU to come onto campus and enjoy music, food and tables hosted by NSU’s many different organizations and community partners. This event regularly draws in thousands of people and is a chance for students not only to interact with the community, but find new businesses nearby. NSU traditions Emma Heineman Feautures Editor While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought many changes to NSU in the last year, it hasn’t changed the sense of community students can find on campus. One great way to show off your Shark pride and connect with your fellow Sharks is to participate in NSU’s traditions. Continue reading below for a taste of student life at NSU. Admission videos NSU prides itself on its tight-knit community of engaged students and incredible faculty and staff. Another one of the ways NSU expands this community is through personalized admission videos. Every college and university has a way of welcoming their admitted students, but NSU goes above and beyond to make sure everyone feels like an important part of the NSU Shark family. NSU’s on-campus TV station, SUTV, works throughout the year to make each admitted student a personalized video to celebrate their admission to NSU. The videos are one of the many traditions to help new students feel like a part of the Shark family. Fins up Nothing says Shark pride like an NSU fins up. Whether you’re a returner who cringes every time you hear the words or a new student who jumps at every opportunity to put your fins in the air, fins up is a tradition that allows students to connect with each other. Next time you hear someone yell “fins up,” put your hands in the air and get ready to be a part of a unique NSU tradition. S.E.A. Thursday When you walk through the UC on a Thursday afternoon, chances are you’ll see rows of tables showing off NSU students organizations. This NSU tradition is known as S.E.A. Thursdays and happens on the first and third Thursday of the month in the UC Spine from 12:30-1:30 p.m. It is a great way for student organizations and clubs on campus to connect with and recruit students. Whether you are looking for something exciting to get involved in or just want to stop by and chat with your fellow Sharks (socially distanced, of course), make sure to take advantage of this unique and exciting tradition. Read the orientation issue of The Current If you are reading this, then congratulations. You have now been an important part of a special NSU tradition. The Current staff, practicum and contributing writers work hard all year to provide relevant and interesting news and entertainment to NSU’s student population, but the orientation issue is a special issue that allows students to reflect, become informed and get pumped for the new semester. Most importantly, The Current would love to hear from you. Whether you have some feedback or are interested in writing an article for the paper, don’t hesitate to reach out and make The Current part of your own NSU experience.