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Armed suspect causes scare on campus By: Mnena Iyorpuu The NSU Public Safety Department initiated emergency protocol procedures at 2:30 p.m. on Friday., after being informed that an altercation with three men, one of which was armed, occured on Broward College’s central campus. David Dawson, the executive director of university relations, said that the public safety department was immediately contacted by the Davie police at the time of the incident. He said that at no time was there a direct threat to the NSU campus. But to be cautious, Public Safety began lock-down procedures in the residence halls, University School and the Mailman Segal Center. There were SEE SAFETY 2
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A public safety patrol vehicle; one of several used by public safety officers to monitor the campus
GBSA rocks the Vote By: Saily Regueiro
Quannisha Allen, Freshman Pre-Law, registering to vote.
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In order to increase voter turnout in the November presidential election, the Graduate Business Student Association (GBSA) at NSU has partnered up with Rock the Vote, which is a nonprofit organization that is not affiliated with a political party. The organization’s mission is to build the political power of young
people in the United States. Rock the Vote was founded 21 years ago and has registered more than five million people. Using music, celebrity spokespeople, and new technology such as facebook and twitter, Rock the Vote seeks to motivate the young people in this country to participate in every election. On Aug. 24 GBSA had a table at SEA Thursday, to inform students about Rock the Vote and why SEE VOTING 2
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no alerts sent out because there was no immediate threat to students, faculty or staff. Rose Benitez, a former NSU student and current BC student, said the incident was troubling and she feels concerned about how adults handle their situations on campus. “It concerns me how it affects the incoming freshmen, making them uncomfortable.” Benitez said.
Most NSU students were not even aware of this incident. Yavir Escovar, sophomore biology major said that he heard about it from a few people, but was disappointed that an alert was not sent out. “I feel we should have been warned.” Escovar said. Bianca Felix, a sophmore sociology and psychology major said she was sitting in the SUTV office
when a colleague came in and asked her if she heard about the armed guy. She said she was not aware that any emergency procedures were taken. Dawson said “Had there been any real risk to any student, faculty or staff, we would be prepared to lock down the entire campus, which is part of our emergency protocol procedures.”
NSU in their organizations”. Erica Griffin, the event director of GBSA and a graduate student in international business administration, said it is important for students to get involved with election. Griffin said that Rock the Vote is a great way to build voting awareness amongst the student body, and also a way to educate students on not only presidential elections but local elections as well. When it comes to voting there are some guidelines. Any person that
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Accounting Club Meeting » 12 p.m., DeSantis Room 3030 & 8:15 p.m., DeSantis Room 2070 Contact: Lester Moses, lmoses1@nova.edu, 954-330-2059 or Sakif Azam, sa819@nova.edu, 954-292-4970
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students should vote. Members of GBSA answered questions and with their laptops instructed students on how to register to vote on line. Anthony Campenni, GBSA president, said that seeing so many students registering to vote was very rewarding. He said, “We are not a political group but we wanted to bring this initiative at SEA Thursday to let students know that their voice counts all the time, in a presidential election or even at
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wants to vote must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age. If a student wants to register to vote, the school address can be used. A person can check if they are registered to vote by calling their home state election officials or logging on to canivote.org. For more information on the election process and how to register to vote log on to www.rockthevote.org.
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Dwayne Wade drops the ball & picks up pen By: Andre Jensen This summer has been an amazing adventure for Miami Heat super star and two-time NBA Championship winner Dwyane Wade. He is no stranger to doing battle on and off the court. Whether it’s staring down Boston Celtics power forward, Kevin Garnett, or bouncing back after knee surgery this summer, Dwyane Wade is always up for whatever challenges come his way. This week Wade is gearing up for another important time in his life, the release of his memoir on fatherhood – “A Father First: How My Life Became Bigger than Basketball”. The book is scheduled to hit shelves on Sept. 4 and will sell for $26.99. The book signing tour makes its way to South Florida on Sept. 7, at Books & Books at the Museum
of Art located in downtown Ft Lauderdale, and on Sept. 9 at Books & Books in Coral Gables. Wade has been very vocal on how important being a father is to him. He said it is the single most significant undertaking of his life. In A Father First, readers will get a glimpse of what it means to be a single father and a celebrity. Wade’s publisher, Harper Collins said, “A Father First is a moving and triumphant memoir, Wade shares his inspiring thoughts about fathers and sons, writing poignantly about the gratifying responsibilities of being a single dad to his two sons, Zaire and Zion, while recounting his own growing up years and his memorable rise to the top echelon of professional basketball.” Last year Wade was awarded sole custody of his children, after a long court battle with his ex-wife, who still plays an important role in
News Briefs Free Dental Service for School Children NSU received a $75,000 grant to provide free dental services to 400 North Miami Beach elementary school children. The grant was received from the Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Inc. to provide dental services to uninsured students from local elementary schools. The services will include comprehensive oral examinations, cleanings, fluoride application, sealants, and oral hygiene instructions. The services will begin this fall.
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the boys’ lives. Bill Harkins, Books & Books manager said the book signing is expected to be a prime time occasion for the Museum of Art. He said event vouchers, which are the price of the book are available at the museum website, and are on a first come, first
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serve basis. “Unfortunately, there will be no meet and greet with Wade, but photographs may be taken in passing, but cannot be posed.” Harkins said. To get more information on this event please visit www.moafl.org
NSU Supports Ovarian Cancer NSU wants the NSU community to wear teal on on Sept. 7 to support National Ovarian Cancer Month. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), in 2012 22,280 women will be diagnosed and about 15,500 will die. By raising awareness about the symptoms, Ovarian Cancer can be diagnosed earlier and patients can receive proper treatment. First Friday Food Trucks at Flamingo Gardens The gourmet food trucks are coming again for the First Friday Food Trucks at Flamingo Gardens, Sept. 7, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. There will be dozens of picnic tables in the courtyard. There’ll be free entry and parking. Food trucks for September include: Bamboo Noah’s, Big Ragu Truck, Cajun on the Go, Dolci Peccati Gelato, Fire Food, Mojo on the Go, etc. For a complete list and additional information visit www. flamingogardens.org More Red-Light Cameras Coming to Davie Three more intersections in Davie will soon have red-light cameras. The town will begin a 30-day warning once the cameras are ready to capture photos and video of red-light runners. After that, fines of $158 will be mailed to the car’s registered owner. The cameras will be installed at the following intersections: northbound and southbound at University Drive and Stirling Road; westbound at Stirling Road and University Drive; eastbound and westbound at Stirling Road and Davie Road. Colombian Delegation Visits Oceanographic Center Broward County is reaching out to foreign countries, in particular South America, to increase trade opportunities that will strengthen the economy, create jobs and increase prospects for local businesses. The county will welcome 10 Colombian mayors and delegates for the “Colombia Mayors” Business Mission on Sept. 9 – 13. On Sept. 11, the delegation will head to the new NSU Oceanographic Center in Dania Beach for a business symposium, which is open to the public, beginning at 12:45 p.m. In addition to business networking opportunities, panel discussions will focus on export/import, Free Trade Agreement with Colombia, market opportunities, business, finance, research parks and organizations that can assist both Colombian and Broward County businesses expanding into Broward County.
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Extraordinary Designs for Common Expenses
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Looking for a fun, easy, and inexpensive way to brighten up a room? Well you have come to the right place. Here are some quick and easy tips that will make a room go from drab to fab without breaking the bank.
Photo Hanger A great way to bring a bit of home to college is to keep pictures of all the people and things that remind you of home. An easy way to make this creative is by hanging ribbons on the wall and securing the pictures with clothes pins.
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Recycled Soda Bottle Art Another easy project is creating personalized art by using a recycled soda bottle. All that’s needs is a 2-liter bottle of soda, cardboard paper, and favorite color of paint. By using the bottom of the soda bottle as a stamp you can create a personal piece of art.
Removable Wall Stickers Probably the easiest was to make a room more creative is by using removable art stickers which can be found at any local craft store. Taking these simple ideas or even coming up with personal design projects are sure to make any room vibrant, colorful, and better then before.
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a Student Who Studied Abroad By: Sara Gawish “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” – Neale Donald Walsch That quote is the perfect description of my experience this summer. Traveling has always been a dream of mine and it was not until summer of 2011 that I decided to make this dream a reality. I was sitting at Starbucks with my best friend, Alexis Sands, when we both realized that “real life” was approaching fast and there were still so many things we wanted to do before we graduate. We were orientation leaders at the time and loved every minute of our job, but could not help but feel that we needed to put work aside for once and do something for ourselves. We had both worked every summer since we were 15 years old and realized that next year we would have one summer left before we graduated and became adults. It was at that moment that we decided to take on the challenge and started planning our trip abroad. Planning this trip was probably the most stressful experience and the fact that we were both broke college students did not make it any easier. After switching countries at least 5 times, we found the perfect program with CISABROAD called The European Experience 2012: Ireland, England, and Spain. The total amount for this trip was going to cost us each $15,000, which had to be paid by May of 2012. It took
a year of planning, fundraising, paperwork, phone calls, emails, more paperwork, wanting to give up, not giving up, and research. However, we forgot all about that when we first landed in Ireland and realized, we made it. The amount of “bumps” along the way was enough to make us go a little crazy, but we were determined to make it happen. Although many people were supportive, there were people who told us we would not make it. Most of them said that it was crazy for two poor college students to raise that amount of money, and they were right. It was crazy, but it was possible. A month before our trip began, we realized we were short on our payment and the deadline was a few days away. We spoke to our program director and we made a decision to cut off the Ireland portion with the group, and to begin our study abroad in London. What we forgot to mention was that we had already bought our tickets to Ireland a week before, and now we had to figure out how to get to London from Ireland. We could not switch our tickets because it was too expensive, and so we decided to take a flight from Dublin to London since it was cheaper. Now it was just surviving in Ireland for a week by ourselves with no plan. The year passed by quickly, and soon it was May 19, 2012, and we were off to Shannon, Ireland. We had no place to stay. We did not know anyone there and everyone continued
to talk about the movie “TAKEN” and told us that we were completely stupid for going to another country without any plan. We were both nervous but for some reason, neither of us was scared. I could go on and on about adventures of our trip and have stories for days, but there are no words, pictures, or even videos (which we have since we recorded every waking minute of our trip) that would let you fully understand how amazing this experience was. Our week in Galway, Ireland was absolutely perfect, and is now one of my favorite places in the world. Everyone there is so happy and helpful. They could tell we were tourists but did not make us feel like we did not belong. We found a cheap bed and breakfast on Quail Street and spent the week exploring and learning about the beautiful country. Time was passing way too fast, and it was unreal to us that we just survived a week on our own with no plan, in another country. We both cried when we had to leave Ireland and a piece of our hearts definitely stayed behind. Our next stop was London, at Roehampton University where we lived at for a month and then Spain for another month. Every day we woke up we thought we were dreaming. It has been over 2 months since I have been back and I still cannot believe that this actually happened. I stood where Prince William and Kate got married at Westminster Abbey? I was in London for the
Open Letter to NSU – Shark Catering, Office of Residential Life & Housing By: Tyler Conti On behalf of the students in the Commons and Goodwin Residential Halls I would like thank those who risked their wellbeing to come to campus and prepare meals for the students during the passing of Tropical Storm Isaac. Students who reside on campus consider natural disasters a major concern. Many of the residential students, freshman in particular, are not familiar with the local area and many more are unsure about what exactly to do when such natural disasters occur.
Thankfully residential students who weathered Tropical Storm Isaac on campus had their needs met by the courageous staff of Shark Catering and the Office of Residential Life and Housing. The amazing employees of these offices came to work to coordinate, cook, and prepare meals for residential students. The fact that students can rely on the university to provide for them in time of distress reassures the mind of any student who might worry about what to do in a natural disaster. Prior to Isaac arriving
students undoubtedly hurried to local grocery stores to stock up on food that will nourish them in the event of a catastrophe. Thankfully a catastrophe never occurred and students were fine. Howeve, the university closed its campus eateries due to the inclement weather and the protection of its employees. In response to this the Office of Residential Life and Housing needed to provide its students with a means of sustenance. As a result Shark Catering provided the residential students with prepared meals for two days. This meant
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Diamond Jubilee? I was screaming in the streets “Olay! Olay! Olay!” in Spain when they won the Euro2012? I went to Paris for a day while in London, just because I could. I still can’t wrap my head around it. The most amazing part of the experience was meeting all the different people on the trip. We studied with about 40-50 different students from all around the US and all around the world. I now know people from about 15 different states and even met a girl from Iceland. I don’t know why that is so exciting to me, but it is. Having the trip come to an end was probably the most depressing thing I have ever had to go through, and every day I wish I could go back. It is weird not being able to just step outside and explore a new city or stand in a place that is so important to history. I miss the feeling of traveling, getting on a tube or bus and waking up in a new place. Most of all, I miss the friends I have made who were there with me through every adventure. I look back at my experience and thank God everyday for giving
me the opportunity to have my eyes opened. Although we had to give up a lot to go on this trip, it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I was always an optimistic person, and this trip showed me all the possibilities that are out there, and now that I have had a piece of it I know that if I work hard, I can do it all. There is so much out there that we need to see and we are the only ones stopping ourselves from seeing it all. I realized how small I am compared to everything around me and how much more I need to learn. This trip was one of the most inspiring and life changing things I have ever done, and I honestly do not think anyone can understand the feeling unless they did it themselves. We proved everyone wrong; we showed that it was possible to make your dream a reality and we actually lived life this summer. It was scary at times. I did get homesick a few times, and I only came back with .78 cents in my account, but it was an experience like none other and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
that for two days employees of Shark Catering came to work in the tropical storm, risking their own safety, for the sole purpose of catering to the needs of the residential students. For this we are thankful to every employee who assisted in any manner to feed our residential students. Without the support of Residential Life and Housing and Shark Catering the students in the residential halls would have been left to their own means to provide food for themselves. This means that eithers students risk their wellbeing in the midst of a tropical storm or they live off of what provisions they stowed away in their rooms for either snacks or emergencies. It is advisable that all students keep a supply of nonperishable foods and drinks in case of disaster; however it’s not always possible for all students to procure such means due to various reasons. Thankfully students can rely on the university and Shark
Catering to provide them with balanced meals and water to see them through any disaster that endangers their wellbeing. The passing of tropical storm Isaac banishes any doubt about the ability for NSU to provide for its students and the lengths to which they will go to do so. As students we understand that the NSU does everything for us. As residential students we understand that our safety is their primary concern, as students we are grateful and thankful for everyone who came into work during Tropical Storm Isaac for the purpose of ensuring the wellbeing of the students. We are grateful to the Office of Residential Life and Housing for assuring our safety as residential students. We are grateful to Shark Catering for providing two meals a day for two days to students in the Commons and Goodwin Residential Halls, and we are thankful to NSU for assuring our safety as students of this University.
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NSU professor chosen as flag bearer for Paralympics
By: Erik Digranes Scott Danberg adjunct professor at NSU and five-time U.S paralympian, was selected to lead the 227-member 2012 U.S. Paralympic Team into the Opening Ceremony, as flag bearer. Danberg received this honor by vote of his fellow Team USA members. The 2012 Paralympic Games which began on Aug. 29, will end on Sept. 9. The games will feature more than 4,000 athletes with disabilities, from more than 160 countries, making it the largest Paralympic Games in history. “For four Games, I have walked behind our nation’s flag proudly and now I am so honored to carry it into the stadium. I was so pleased to be nominated by the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field Team. They were so excited for me to be selected. The confidence my team captain had and his approach, they all really wanted me to be selected, and now to have that confidence shown to me by the whole U.S. team is amazing.,” Danberg said. Danberg will compete in the F40 men’s discus on Sept. 4. He is ranked No. 7 in the world by the International Paralympic Committee, and
took home the bronze medal in the discus competition at the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships. Danberg’s first Paralympic experience came in the powerlifting at the Barcelona 1992 Paralympic Games. In 1998, he won the silver medal in the javelin. He went on to compete in the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games as well as the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. To see Professor Danberg and his teammates compete, more than 500 hours of live streaming will be available through USParalympics.org throughout the games. In addition to the online content, NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) will air one-hour highlight shows on Sept. 4 - 6 and Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. Along with his duties as an NSU adjunct instructor, Danberg is a fitness coach, wellness educator, and designer of customized exercise equipment. Currently, he is working toward his Ph.D. in Leadership and Education.
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ON THE BENCH Commentary by: Chris Hoffman Growing up most kids are somehow attached to the world of sports. For some, sports are just the things that you have to do in order to pass gym class, but for others sports are much more than a simple game in gym class. For them, it is a way to separate themselves from the real world, a way to bond with their families and also a way to have some fun. These kids are the ones who played sports since the ripe age of five and these kids are the ones who watched countless hours of their favorite sport with their family. They are kids who go on to receive scholarships to attend school and dream of being part of a National Championship . What most people do not realize about these athletes is that they could not have achieved this success without the care and support of fans. At a young age, the fans are usually just the athletes’ family and maybe some friends from school. But, as they grow so does their fan base. By the time they reach high school, they have usually gained not only the support of friends and family, but of the student body as well. This should not change in college. While we may not have a Division I football program at NSU, we still have a very strong athletic
program. From men’s basketball to women’s golf, all of our athletic teams want and need support from you — the students of NSU. For those who already attend NSU games, keep it up. For those those who haven’t yet, get out there and cheer on your classmates. They would love the support. How many are proud to be an NSU Shark? If you are, then you should show this pride for NSU athletics too. Did you know that out of the 17 NSU teams the Sharks have won a total of 19 conference championships since 2005? Did you know the swimming and diving team had 22 All-Americans last season? Also, did you know that men’s golf won the National Championship last year, and that women’s golf has won the National Championship every year since 2009? These are only some of the examples of the acheivements of NSU’s athletes. This is why you should come out and support our teams. Whether it is women’s volleyball, men’s soccer or women’s soccer, come out to the arena or to the soccer complex donning those signature blue “Shark Pride” t-shirts and cheer on your NSU Sharks. For schedules go to http:// nsusharks.com/
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Vladimir Bartol’s “Alamut”
By: Joe Cirino In the contemporary medialaden world of today, new developments and projects are commonly considered “new” when they are, in fact, merely renditions of previous works. Such it is with Ubisoft’s recent “Assassin’s Creed” video-game series. The world of assassins and ancient Arabic mysteries captured the imagination of many before there were videogames to tell the tale, and Vladimir Bartol’s 1938 novel “Alamut” is commonly viewed as the beginning of the assassin hype. The story begins in the late 11th Century in the Southern Caspian province of Daylam, Persia, or what is now known as Iran. Hassan ibn
Sabbah, known to his students and followers as Sayyiduna (Master), has just captured the fortress of Alamut, a mountain stronghold known as the “Eagle’s Nest” for its formidable defenses. Hassan is a figurehead of Ismaili Islam, a large faction within Shia Islam, and at this fortress in the mountains he is training an army to wrest his native Persia from the hands of the vast Seljuk empire. The army that Hassan is attempting to raise is an army like no other- with honeyed words and the use of a relatively recent discovery from the east known as Hashish. Hassan intends to indoctrinate young men into the belief that he is capable of sending his holy servants to Heaven after death. These servants, known as a Fedai, which is a word very similar
to the Islamic Fedayeen, are the primary protagonists of “Alamut”. The process of constructing an artificial analogue to the paradise shown in the Islamic Quran is no easy task, and Hassan goes to great lengths to create a believable “heaven”. Houris in the form of brainwashed slaves from the East, and a heady scent of hashish flowing through the air captures the frame of mind with which Hassan presents his own “paradise”. With colored glass and sparkling fountains, the able young men who Hassan has brought under his care truly believe that Hassan has been blessed by Allah to hold the keys to paradise. Bartol’s writing style is to be cherished here. While some archaic tonalities and dictionary
choices are obvious, the Slovenian author faithfully portrays a wartorn world where one man hatches a blasphemous plan that taps both into the psychology and spirituality of the human mind. Hassan deviously manipulates his chosen warriors into soldiers willing to die at a moments notice for the paradise that Hassan has shown them, a situation eerily similar to the modern concept of suicide bombers. In one shocking scene, Hassan orders the suicides of two of his indoctrinated pupils, an order the pair immediately fulfill without hesitation. The chaotic tumult between the thin veil of life and death is illustrated extensively through “Alamut”. This interaction between two cosmic forces can be seen in contemporary
examples as well: soldiers who throw their lives away in warfare, suicide bombers who do so for religious and political purposes, and humans who order death around to many others without forethought for the after-effects. The lessons in Bartol’s “Alamut” echo through time to our own fortresses and strongholds as well. The Fedai of Hassan ibn Sabbah, Alamut’s Master and Patron, constitutes a dangerous subversion of proper thought on the balance of life and death. Life is a precious thing, yet when faced with a faux paradise that is created in a physical or mental realm it is disturbing and unnatural to see the lengths that some may go to achieve this deadly fruit.
Restaurant Review: Knucklehead Burgers By: Andre Escobar I thoroughly enjoy eating good food. W h e n I heard the name Knucklehead Burgers, I immediately thought of a typical guy’s sports bar and grill with really big burgers. But, when I walked in it seemed more like a classy sophisticated Burger King. It was very clean and the employees were very nice and helpful. It’s a relaxing environment with music playing quietly in the background and a couple of flat screen TVs tuned into Sports Center hanging on the wall.
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As inviting as the environment was, I was there for one reason; to try one of these ginormous and mouthwatering burgers pictured in the advertisements. It was hard to choose from all the enticing types of burgers, sandwhiches and other menu items — “El Loko Kalliente” (spicy burger with jalapeños), “Rise and Shiner” (burger with a fried egg), “Knuckle Lickin Chicken” (chicken sandwich), Wings they even have salads and veggie burgers. But, the burger that caught my eye was the Rodeo Burger. The Rodeo Burger costs $7.99 and comes with a thick slab of pecan bacon, melted sharp cheddar cheese, one very large onion ring and topped with BBQ sauce. I ordered a coke to accompany my rodeo, which brought my total to $10.42, which was reduced to $9.43 after my 10 percent Shark Card discount. After I ordered and paid, the cashier gave me a number and I sat down at a table to await the
arrival of my rodeo. After five or ten minutes, my burger arrived. The advertisements were not misleading in any way. I had to smush it in order eat it like a normal burger. Once I got it down to bitable size, I began chomping. The bun was very soft and tasted almost like potato bread. The burger meat was very thick and juicy; you could tell the burgers are handmade with high quality meat. The cheese was melty and delicious. My only complaint would be the BBQ sauce. I was expecting a strong hickory flavor but I found myself double checking to make sure it even had BBQ sauce because the sauce was so lacking in flavor. I give Knucklehead Burgers a 7 out of 10. The burgers are not overly priced considering the quality of the food. I will make this a weekly lunch spot. I’d have to be a knucklehead not to. Knucklehead burgers is located at 4900 S. University Drive Suite 100 Davie, FL 33328
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The Expendables 2: Exploding on and off the screen
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The cast of the Expendables 2
By: Saily Reguiero The Expendables 2 is an action packed comedy that brings some of the biggest action heroes together on one screen. The film follows a team of skilled fighters and weapons specialists, known as the Expendables, for what should be, another simple mission, but It soon turns into a quest for revenge when one of their men is murdered on
the job, pinning them against the merciless villain of the movie, Jean Vilain, played by non-other than Jean-Claude Van Damme. If that does not sound like an interesting way to spend an afternoon, the cast list will have you in a mad dash to the theater. The sight of Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Bruce Willis fighting side by side on the big screen is already worth the price of admission. Jason Statham, who is known
for his own share of action movies such “The Transporter”, playing as Sylvester Stallone’s closest friend and the team’s knife expert. Jet Li, real life Chinese martial artist, plays the team’s hand-to-hand combat expert, and Dolph Lundgren as the volatile and eccentric character, Gunner Jenson, who is an expert in chemical engineering. Comedic actor, Terry Crews, and mix martial arts fighter, Randy Couture, also do a great job in their roles. Finally, there is no way that I could leave
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September 4 - September 10 Wednesday 9.5
Train Mizner Park
Ampitheater Boca Raton, 7 p.m.
Thursday 9.6 Marvin Dixon’s LOL Thursdays Seminole Hard Rock Improv, Hollywood, 10 p.m.
Friday 9.7
Bret Kreischer
Seminole Hard Rock Improv, Hollywood, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
PAL Boxing Presents Heroes in Action Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, 7 p.m.
out the one and only Chuck Norris —pause for applause— who’s character, Booker, enters all of his scenes with a personalized them music-as it should be. This movie, which is fun though a bit gory, keeps the action going from the opening sequence to the end credits. The story may seem a bit flimsy, but the clever oneliners add to the films enjoyment. Stallone and the rest of the cast come across as a strong group, not just of teammates but as friends,
who will fight to the end for one another, while poking fun at each other. The audience will also get lots of laughs from the dialogue, and the many references to famous lines from those 80’s action flicks that made Schwarzenegger and Willis house hold names such as “Yipee ki yey” and “I’ll be back”. So for the action lover or just a person that is looking for a good laugh this movie is definitely not one to miss.
Saturday 9.8 Green Room: Show Me Your Heat Feet Heat Wave Vol. 1 – The Sneaker Event with Cyhi The Prince, Philo B, Ransom Note and Muzik Jones Drew, Revolution Live, Ft. Lauderdale, 1 p.m.
Owl City Revolution Live, Ft. Lauderdale, 7 p.m.
Sunday 9.9 Bass Jump feat. Andy C., Downlink, Armanni Reign, Juan Basshead and Jumanji, Revolution Live Ft. Lauderdale, 9 p.m.
Disney On Ice: Worlds of Fantasy Bank
Atlantic Center Sunrise, 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Monday 9.10
Singer Songwriter Showcase
Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale 7:30 p.m.
*Listen to Radio X – WNSU 88.5 for a chance to win tickets to these events. Call (954) 262 – 8460 between 6 p.m. and 3 a.m.
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The Financial Headache at NSU
By: Andre Escobar For most people the first week of the semester is laid back with professors making introductions and outlining expectations for the class, but for others it’s one of the most stressful times of the semester. The reason for the stress isn’t the difficulty of the academic work, anxiety of meeting new students or even the fear of the unknown; it’s the financial aid process. I’m not a rich student, to say the least. In fact, if it weren’t for the grants and scholarships I receive I couldn’t attend NSU. I am even fortunate enough to have money left over to purchase books and materials for my classes. The problem is I can’t use any of it until NSU disburses it — two to three weeks after the semester begins. I am a transfer student from Broward College. At Broward College we could purchase books from the bookstore based upon the amount of refund we were going to receive. During my first semester at NSU, I naively thought that such a prestigious university as NSU would have something similar, or at the very least, as convenient as Broward College. Unfortunately, it did not. What NSU did have was the “Emergency Gold Circle Loan” which worked great if you knew about it and applied for it at least a week before classes began. The Emergency Gold Circle Loan took about three or four days to be approved and disbursed. This was convenient because you received cash and weren’t obligated to purchase your books at the overpriced NSU bookstore. Then NSU replaced the Emergency
Gold Circle Loan with the Book Advanced Purchase Program (BAPP). This is similar to the process at Broward College, but you are not automatically able to use your financial aid to purchase books at the bookstore. You have to apply for the BAPP and be approved before you can use your financial aid at the bookstore. It doesn’t seem like that big of a deal; you are even approved or denied instantly when you apply online. The problem is, if your grants haven’t kicked in yet you will be denied. Even though your financial aid award account may show the money coming to you and NSU recognizes that you will receive the grants, the BAPP will deny you. So unless you have disposable income you’re stuck — unable to buy your books and course materials. I just don’t understand why this process can’t be more streamlined and convenient for NSU students. Instead of starting the first week off on the right foot I find myself falling behind and playing catch up because I don’t have my books and materials yet. Then I spend the next weeks cramming all the material I missed and making up all of my past due homework along with the current course work. I know this isn’t a problem for every student at NSU, but I do know others who are in a similar situation. While some students can afford to buy books out of pocket, many of us rely on financial aid to do so. I love NSU and have no regrets about being a Shark. But, NSU could do a better job communicating the financial aid process and assistance programs available to help students so that no shark feels like bait.
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“Getting deactivated as a student by error and having to reapply for all my classes.” “Learning the basics in my computer classes.” Andre Forrest, computer science major, sophomore
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Help Wanted All students should contact the Office of Student Employment located on the first floor of the Horvitz building to apply for these positions (954.262.3967) Job # 002 Senior Student Assistant Provide telephone technical support to the NSU computing community. Collect and record specific information regarding user requests and problems. Dispatch problem reports to appropriate personnel. 20-25 hrs/wk; $11/hr Job #: 039 Desktop Computing Assistant Assist full-time employees with the daily installation and maintenance and support of personal computer hardware and software. 20hrs/wk; $10/hr Job #: 054 Lab Monitor Assist students and faculty computer related problems in the microcomputer lab. 25 hrs/wk; $8/hr Job #: 086 Graduate Student Assistant Assist coordinator with on-going projects within the department. 15-20hrs/wk; $11/hr Job #: 165 Lifeguard Prevent accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, regulation, and the conduct of persons using the pool, saunas, and spa. Additional duties: scrub pool gutters, heavy vacuum and hosing deck. Available: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.; $9/hr Job #: 224 Intramural Sports Official Officiate intramural sports based on rules and regulations as set forth by Campus Recreation. Ensure that teams/individuals follow rules and regulations. Provide all intramural participants with superior customer service. Remain visible and on post at all times. Mon-Thurs, 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.; occasional weekends; $8/hr Job #: 353 Student Research Assistant Assist faculty with various research projects. Provide clerical and research support to undergraduate and graduate business programs. Tasks include data collection, analyzing data, data entry, filing, phones. General office work, other duties as assigned. up to 20 hrs/wk; $10/hr Job #: 360 Office Assistant Filing, phones, copying, errands and other duties as assigned. 20hrs/wk; $8.25/hr Job#: 397 Student Ambassador
Conduct campus tours to prospective students and their families. Other duties include data entry. Answer incoming phone calls. Participate in special events and telecounseling. 20 hrs/wk; $8.25/hr Job #: 412 Admin. Student Assistant Answer telephones, take accurate messages, route calls, respond courteously and professionally to routine inquiries. Compose and type correspondence, generate reports and other documents. Assist with mailings and special projects. Accurate data entry in Access and Banner. Set up and maintain files. Assist visitors to the department efficiently and courteously. Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor. 20 hrs/wk; $9/hr (between 9am-1pm) Job #: 423 Section Editor Oversee the assignment and production of specific section in the University student-run newspaper. Job functions include but are not limited to determining stories for a specific section, editing all copy for the section before submitting to Managing Editor. 20-25 hrs/wk; $9/hr Job #: 500 Phonathon Worker Call alumni from all over the country to update their information. Let our alumni know about new developments at NSU and ask for support of NSU through our annual giving program. 10-15 hrs/wk; $8.50/hr Job #: 566 Admin. Student Assistant (Miami/ Kendall) Have contact with students and respond to their needs either in person or by phone. Handle special requests from director and assistant directors in regards to recruiting projects. 20-25 /hrs/wk; $10/hr Job #: 568 Admin. Student Assistant (West Palm Beach) Provide administrative support and services to the SEC recruiting staff, meeting enrollment goals and objectives. Assist in providing office coverage to front desk. Provide customer service to all callers and visitors in a professional manner. 20-25 hrs/wk; $10/hr Job #: 573 Stdent Assistant Form letters, answer telephone calls, take messages, make photocopies. Assist with clerical work in office. $8.5/hr
Job #: 679 Senior Student Assistant Provide clerical support and administrative assistance to various administrators. 20 hrs/wk/; $9/hr
other related duties as required 12 hrs/wk; $10/hr the
Job #: 719 Graduate Assistant Process application waivers. Assist with FL Prepaid: invoicing and payment posting preparation; set up aging reports; analyze accounts to see if late fee and hold should be applied. Analyze account for NSU Payment Plans. Assist the A/R manager and specialist as needed. Other duties as assigned. 10-15 hrs/wk; $11/hr Job #: 778 Student Assistant Receive technical hardware and software. Process the items with a barcode scanner and computer. Deliver items to various departments on- and off-campus. 20 hrs/wk/; $9/hr Job #: 779 Operations Assistant/Facilities Answer telephones, manage the operation of the front service desk, answer questions, enforce facility and program policies, conduct face checks, and distribute information and directions. Maintain the cleanliness of the facility and the upkeep of the facility program space. $7.50/hr Job #: 783 Personal Trainer Provide members with a quality, safe, and effective workout. Maintain written documentation of each client. 20/hrs/wk; $18/hr - starting and depending on experience. Job #: 910 Student Assistant - East Campus, Ft. Lauderdale Operate telephone switchboard to route, receive, and place calls to all campus locations. Disseminate information to callers on NSU programs of study, events and special advertisements. Place and track long distance calls for internal NSU customers. Other duties as assigned. On occasional basis, attend divisional and NSU sponsored meetings and instructional workshops. Supervisor will provide more detailed job description. 20/hrs/wk; $11/hr Job #: HPD 089 Administrative Student Assistant Manage classroom of approximately 100 students. Duties include: maintaining classroom policies and protocol, taking attendance, distributing handouts, proctoring exams, assisting with trouble shooting broadcast problems, and
Job #: 098 Student Assistant Provide administrative support for Residential Life & Housing. Assist in the general operation and communication of office procedures and functions. Duties include but not limited to: inputting information on work orders, incident reports, locksmith request, etc. Filing and copying of confidential documents. Maintaining and organizing kitchen and storage rooms, and other common areas. Correspond with other NSU departments as required to assist residents or staff members. Other duties as assigned. 20 hrs/week; $7.67/hr Job #: 103 Student Assistant Provide clerical assistance. This includes filing, phones, etc 20 hrs/week; $10/hr Job #: 307 Orientation Assistant Plan, organize and implement orientation events for students, parents. Conduct group meetings with students and parents. Prepare orientation materials such as binders and flyers. Transport orientation materials to sites as needed. Work with Student Affairs to coordinate events and activities. Other duties as assigned. 15 hrs/week; $8.25/hr Job #: 154 Graduate Student Assistant Analyze accounts for reconciliation and placement with third parties. Assist with filing, mailing letters and mail merge projects in all areas of the department (Perkins student loans and tuition accounts). Maintain and prepare documents for imaging. Assist management and staff in other duties as necessary. 20 hrs/week; $11/hr Job #: 374 Field Operations Assistant Assist the Operations Coordinator by ensuring fields and facilities are prepared for home games and events. Act as a troubleshooter at events by providing supervision. Also assist with game management 20 hrs/week; $8/hr Job #: 502 Network Specialist Assists in the installation of networking equipment. Assists in trouble-shooting network outages. Gather and compile information for special projects. 20 hrs/week; $11/hr Job #: 561 Student Assistant
Assist the team with marketing, event planning, and research. Support the administrative needs of the office. Work with students and employers aiding the employment database process. 20 hrs/week; $8/hr Job #: 615 Service Representative Provide telephone support for the marketing department. 20 hrs/week; $10/hr Job #: 711 Student Scholarship Assistant Update and maintain database, review, edit and write scholarship questions, assist in mailings both electronic and paper, assist in preparing presentations, provide support in developing and delivering online scholarships. 20 hrs/week; $9-12/hr Job #: 715 Student Assistant Assist department by reviewing records for accuracy. Modify spreadsheets. Research and update record information. Retrieve, print and prepare documents for processing. Photocopying, sorting, filing, mailing, and other duties as assigned. 14 hrs/week; $8.50/hr Job #: 726 Office Assistant Office duties to include typing, supply ordering, photocopying, taking messages, filing, etc. Assist with cash management of sales. Act as a resource person, directing patrons, etc. Schedule and fulfill requests for conference rooms and events. Create bulletin board displays. Provide coverage for Flight Deck when needed. May be required to assist with inventory maintenance of stock and equipment. Other duties as assigned by Student Union senior staff. 15-20 hrs/week; $8/hr Job #: HPD 146 Student Assistant Data entry in Access database. Be able to reconcile multiple Excel reports and software program reports, update spreadsheets. Be able to manage large quantities of confidential documents. Check in orders and ensure accuracy then distribute to correct department. 20 hrs/week; $8.50/hr Job #: HPD 158 Student Assistant/Office Assistant Typing correspondence, collecting and distributing mail, photocopying, answering phone, meeting and greeting student and visitors. 20 hrs/week; $8/hr
Non-NSU employment opportunities Della Ventura Pizzeria
Hiring waitress experience preferred but not necessary. Part-Time or Full-Time. Locate close to NSU Campus. Contact Ty or Billy 954-791-6077