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A participant smiles after getting her hair cut at last year’s Locks for Cause.

By: Alyssa DiMaria

NSU’s Locks for Cause, a student organization, will hold its fourth annual “For Hair’s Sake” cut-a-thon to collect hair and monetary donations for Locks of Love — a nonprofit organization that provides wigs for people under 21 who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy, on March 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Don Taft University Spine.

Around four local hair stylists will work for free at the event. For hair to be donated, it must be at least six inches long, clean, dry and unbleached.

The stylists will cut hair while it is in a ponytail or braid and then style the remaining hair to the person’s liking.

People who don’t have long enough hair for donation can make a monetary donation in exchange for a haircut. Donors will receive complementary pizza, and RadioX will provide music.

Founded by Lesly Viera, senior biology major and cancer survivor, Locks for Cause raises funds for cancer research and hosts cut-a-thon events. Viera established this event in her senior year of high school and brought it to NSU during her freshman year.

“The individuals involved are so passionate about this event, so I only see it growing and continuing,” said Viera, “We rely heavily on the

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community. It’s just nice to see new faces every year.”

Graduate Assistant for Special Events and Projects Jennifer Vogel, adviser for the cut-a-thon, said the event is significant because such a small donation means so much more to the receiver.

“Wigs are created from the donated hair and then given to the girls and boys who are going through chemotherapy, allowing them to have some positivity and normalcy in their life,” Vogel said.

The cut-a-thon is open to NSU students, faculty, staff and members of the community.

Vogel said, “Students are able to donate without spending money and do something that helps beyond just their community.”

Since the event’s inception, NSU has collected at least 200 ponytails for donation every year. Viera said everyone should help provide wigs if they are able to.

“It’s something special that you can give. It’s something that’s a part of you,” Viera said. “It’s not giving money, which is also important, but there’s something more special and personable about giving your hair to someone who doesn’t have it.”

For more information about the event or Locks for Cause, contact Viera at lv245@nova.edu.

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TEDx brings ideas to NSU By: Li Cohen

NSU’s Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host the third annual TEDxNSU event, a day of lectures, videos, photo exhibitions, music and discussions, on March 29 from noon to 5 p.m. in the Performance Theatre of the Don Taft University Center.

TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to sharing world-changing ideas derived from the areas of Technology, Entertainment and Design. TED hosts an annual conference where the world’s leading thinkers and doers speak for up to 18 minutes each on various issues such as sustainability, what it takes to be a great leader, architectural innovations and overcoming fears.

TEDx is an independently organized TED event, sponsored by groups across the country, in which TEDTalk videos are shown and speakers present on topics that aim to spark deep discussions and connections in small groups.

The theme of this year’s TEDxNSU is “Game Changers,”

which explores some of the world’s most significant moments, ideas and experiences.

Co-curator of TEDxNSU Leanne Boucher, assistant professor in Farquhar, said, “It’s really important to think outside of the classroom, and one way we can do that is by bringing TEDx speakers to campus to talk about what they think is their gamechanging moment.”

A tailgate and reception will be held from noon to 1 p.m. before the presentations. Attendees will have the opportunity to eat, look at art created by the NSU community and listen to live music.

The first half of the presentations will run from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and the second half will run from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Attendees will have light refreshments and listen to live music during the intermission.

Topics covered in this year’s presentations will include how people generally perceive parasites, the little moments that lead to successful events, recognizing personal habits, nonverbal

communication, the environment and breast cancer prevention, personal experiences, evolution, free will and the Eastern Tropical Pacific.

Boucher thinks participants will enjoy the variety of topics.

“I think it’s important for a student who gets an education to hear about these different kinds of topics from different viewpoints,” she said.

There will be a reception following the second half of the presentations until 5 p.m. where attendees can have coffee and dessert while they meet with the speakers and other attendees.

Boucher brought TEDx to NSU three years ago and she said that although they are only allowed to have 100 attendees because of TEDx’s guidelines, the waiting list has continuously grown over the years.

To attend the event, students had to fill out an application and selections were based on the their answers.

Speakers must be affiliated with NSU and were selected through an

favor and one against.

Brookins said, “In the four years I’ve been on SGA, I believe that this is the biggest and potentially most impactful resolution I’ve seen.”

Resolutions are documents that outline issues students are concerned about and members of PanSGA said that when they present them to campus administration, the documents are not votes in favor of the respective change on campus, but a suggestion.

The majority of the university’s incoming revenue and operating expenses are paid for by student tuition, and according to Brookins, Pan SGA members feel that, for that reason, students should be included in the formal decision-making processes.

“The student input is valued, and we appreciate that, but as the main financial supporters of this institution, we believe that students should be included in the decision-making process,” Brookins said.

The idea for the resolution was presented to PanSGA by Brookins and President of NSU’s Student Bar Association Rahysa

Vargas, third-year law student.

After agreeing to move forward with the idea, PanSGA wrote into the resolution that their reasoning for the proposition is their belief that “the lack of a student trustee representative adversely affects our institution and student experience.”

Daniella McCalla, junior communication studies major, said, “I’ve heard this and I’ve felt it. You don’t feel like a student anymore, you feel like a walking dollar sign, and that goes with how they treat you and with some of the policies that are in place.”

Brookins and Brad Williams, vice president of student affairs and dean of the college of undergraduate studies, will meet with Hanbury to suggest that one undergraduate and one graduate student who are on PanSGA be placed on the Board of Trustees as full voting members for one-year academic terms.

The President of the Undergraduate SGA will be one of the members put onto the Board of Trustees and the other member will

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By: Li Cohen

On March 19, the members of the Pan Student Government Association voted to pass a resolution to President George Hanbury that would allow two representatives from the Pan SGA to be on NSU’s Board of Trustees.

President of the Undergraduate Student Government Association Daniel Brookins, senior legal studies and philosophy major, said, “If this were to happen, it would change the landscape of the school.”

The Board of Trustees is a group of 28 people who oversee the overall direction and management of NSU. If Hanbury agrees to the proposition, the current Board of Trustees will then make the final decision.

PanSGA is made up of the 18 presidents and vice presidents of the student government associations at NSU. During their meeting on Wednesday night regarding the resolution, 14 members of PanSGA were present to vote on the passing of the document. There were 13 votes in

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come from one of the 17 other PanSGA members. The remaining 17 students will be able to nominate themselves for the position before the beginning of next semester, after hearing the calendar of events and meetings they would have to attend to make sure they will be available at all of those times.

Assistant Dean of Student Development and Co-advisor of PanSGA William Faulkner called the

how well it fits the year’s theme.

“We would love to have more student speakers and people who are interested in bringing the event to campus,” Boucher said.

For more information, send an email to TEDxNSU@nova.edu. To see the full list of presentations and learn more about the speakers, visit fcas. nova.edu/arts/tedxnsu/schedule.cfm.

resolution “ the logical next step in terms of how we will create a strong student government.”

The State University System of Florida has mandated that every public university in Florida includes the Student Body President on the Board of Trustees for their respective school.

Several other private institutions, including the University of Miami, Duke University and Southern Methodist University, have also included student representatives on

their boards.

“I think [having members of PanSGA on the Board of Trustees] will put us on par with schools that are aspirational to NSU. It kind of sets us apart from [other private schools in the area],” Faulkner said.

Williams, Vargas and Brookins are in the process of setting up a meeting with Hanbury. For more information, email Brookins at db1369@nova.edu.

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A networking event as big as New York City By: Li Cohen NSU’s Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity and Hudson Institute will cohost “Empire State of Opportunity,” a networking event for students to meet representatives from various local and corporate businesses, on March 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Huizenga Sales Institute.

Representatives from at least 17 organizations and five industries will participate. The Sales Institute, located on the third floor of the Carl DeSantis Building, will be divided into sections for each industry. The health profession industry will be known as “The Medical Unit,” the fashion industry will be known as “5th Avenue,” the financial industry will be known as “Wall Street,” the marketing industry will be known as “Times Square,” and the food industry will be known as “NYCuisine.”

AKPSi President Taylor Brown, junior business management major, said that students shouldn’t shy away from talking to anyone, even representatives outside their field

of interest, because they are still a potential source of value.

Sahib Singh, junior accounting major and chairperson of AKPSi’s professional development committee, said, “College is a time when you’re going to connect. If you know one person, you’ll have access to all of the people that they know.”

Representatives will wear name tags and stand in their respective areas so that students know who they are networking with and what industry they are involved in.

Brown encourages students to reach out if they want to meet a particular spokesperson.

“This is definitely an opportunity for students to learn how to initiate conversation and contact,” She said.

“Networking is about reaching out and branching out.”

Businesses were selected by the members of AKPsi. Students selected which business they wanted to be represented at the event and contacted them to make sure a representative would be available.

Students not in the fraternity who want to have a specific business at the

event should contact the businesses as soon as possible to make sure the business registers.

This event is free for students.

Businesses and members of the general public who wish to attend must pay $10 upon registration. Registration is required for admittance and students are required to bring their SharkCards.

Only the first 100 people who come to the event will be let in, as long as they have registered.

Brown recommends students dress in professional business attire, arrive early and take business cards to give out to the people they meet. Hors d’oeuvres and light refreshments will be served at the event.

To register, visit eventbrite. com and search for Empire State of Opportunity. Businesses and members of the general public must register with a company ticket. Student tickets are only available to NSU students.

For more information, contact AKPsi’s Vice President of Professional Development Tiffany Kelly at VPPD. OmegaRho@gmail.com.

HPD celebrates with Bal Fantastique By: Alyssa Dimaria NSU’s Health Professions Division will host its 29th annual Bal Fantastique, a gala dinner dance and fundraiser honoring the excellence of HPD’s education and success,1 on March 29 at 7 p.m.

Jay Tischenkel, founding trustee of HPD’s board of governors, said “The Bal Fantastique is one of Broward’s most popular events of the season and sells out quickly every year. It is also HPD’s one and only fundraiser.”

Event proceeds enable HPD to improve its teaching facilities, upgrade equipment, establish scholarships for deserving students, increase medical research and serve the community’s health care needs.

HPD Chancellor Fred Lippman said he is very proud of the success HPD graduates continue to achieve.

“HPD provides not only the community, but the nation with the finest health professionals that we

can educate,” Lippman said. “We are not proud because of their financial success, but for being a very good quality provider of health care and the honor they bring to this university.”

Bal Fantastique is a black tie event and will take place at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 at 2301 S.E. 17th St. in Fort Lauderdale.

It consists of a cocktail reception, open bar, dancing, dinner and a 10-piece orchestra.

The reception begins at 7 p.m. and dinner will be served an hour later. The event is by invitation only, attended each year by around 375 people. Invitations are given to past guests, select students, faculty and staff, the board of trustees , HPD alumni and anyone who requests an invitation far enough in advance.

Lippman said attendees are supporters of HPD’s needs , vision and mission.

Tischenkel looks forward to the event’s uplifting atmosphere.

“It is exciting to see everyone so happy and having such a great time,” he said, “There are no auctions or speeches, just fun, great music and the food is better than any fine restaurant.”

HPD is composed of the Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, Optometry, Health Care Sciences, Nursing, Medical Sciences and Dental Medicine and Lippman sees Bal Fantastique as one way for each area to continue its legacy.

Lippman said it is evident that both HPD and the university as a whole are continually growing.

“When this event first started, we only had three schools and now there are more than 21 programs in HPD,” he said. “The Bal Fantastique is now populated with more and more alumni and people who have achieved dramatic success in their health professions.”

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Students prove they’ve

“Got Talent” Students, staff and other NSU community members came out to support and enjoy the varied talents of over 25 student performers at the seventh annual NSU’s Got Talent on March 21. Here are a few of the night’s highlights.

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Ron Carter Jr., The Bollywood Bombshells and the Riff Tides proudly celebrated on stage after being declared the first, third and second place winners, respectively.

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Shannon Booker, assistant director of Student Activities, announced the winners.

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Josh Bires, assistant area coordinator for Rolling Hills Graduate Apartments, (far right) snapped a photo with audience members during intermission.

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Last year’s champions, the Riff Tides, settled for second place with their a capella performance.

Audiences members filled up every seat of the temporary theater around Shark Circle.

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Erica Rich choreographed her own baton twirling routine to “Let it Go” from the film “Frozen.”

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The Sharkettes, NSU’s dance team, amped up the crowd with a performance before the start of the competition.

Members of the Student Events and Activities Board, which organized the event, put their “fins up” before the show.

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Immigration options for students

The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship will host a lunch and learn seminar for students about immigration options on March 27 at noon in the Executive Conference Center in the Huizenga Sales Institute in the Carl DeSantis Building. Immigration attorney and NSU alumnus Glenn Cooper will host the discussion.

The seminar is free for the NSU community and lunch will be served.

RSVPs are required. To RSVP or for more information, email Marie Ang at ma1724@nova.edu.

Changes to the shuttle routes NSU’s Shark Shuttles will change routes beginning April 1.

Transportation to the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale will no longer be in service and from Monday through Friday, Route 1, Route 2 and Rolling Hills Express will stop at 10 p.m., while one Route 3 bus will operate from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. for all stops. For more information about bus times, go to the NextBus feature of NSU’s iShark app or call 954-556-6654.

Digressions launch Digressions, NSU’s student literary magazine, will launch its new edition on April 2 at 4 p.m. in the Cotilla Gallery of the Alvin Sherman Library. Published authors and artists will present their work.

The event will feature music and free refreshments. For more information, contact Editor-in-Chief Katherine McInerney at km1194@nova.edu.

Watch hockey and raise money

NSU’s College of Health Care Sciences will host Hockey Night at the BB&T Center to raise money for the CHCS Scholarship Fund on April 6 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $60, $10 of which will go to the fund.

The ticket includes access to Duffy’s Sky Club for an all-you-can-eat buffet, parking pass, $10 Duffy’s Reward Card, post-game picture on the ice and entry into raffles for Pantherland gift cards every Friday in March. To buy tickets, visit FloridaPanthers.com/nova and use the promotional code NOVA. For more information, contact Brandon Loker at 954-835-7290 or at LokerB@floridapanthers.com.

Commencement auditions

Undergraduates who will graduate on May 10 are invited to audition to be the featured student speaker at commencement.

Auditions will be held on April 3 from 4 to 6 p.m., with students presenting their 5-10 minute speeches in the Hollywood-Mailman Building audioturium. For more information on auditioning, contact Frank Majnerich at majneric@nova. edu or 954-262-5144 by March 28.

Candidates must have at least a 3.0 GPA based on NSU courses, be in good academic standing, and have completed at least 60 credits at NSU by the date of commencement.

Speeches should address the 20132014 academic theme of “Good vs.

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Keep calm and study on motivated and full of energy in no time.

For a full schedule of exercise classes offered this semester, visit rec. nova.edu.

By: Saily Regueiro In less than eight weeks, you can toss the books aside, set the alarm clock to snooze, and indulge in the relaxation of summer break. But until then, there are still plenty of papers to write and exams to study for. It may be tough to focus when the light at the end of the tunnel is so blindingly close, but with these tips, you won’t have any problems staying motivated till the end of the semester.

Go to class

Sometimes, this may easier said than done. Don’t have the attitude that the class doesn’t matter; all classes matter. The more classes you miss, the easier it will become a routine. Many professors also factor attendance and class participation into you grade, so don’t let laziness get in the way of finishing up your final year strong.

Director of Academic Advising Carmen Sosa said that students should

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Finishing off the school year doesn’t have to be stressful if you follow these tips.

review their syllabuses for what papers, exam and projects remain in each of their classes.

“This will allow students time to schedule appointments with the Tutoring and Testing Office and allocate library time for research needed for papers that may be due for class,” said Sosa.

Focus of fitness Staying active is a good way to keep up a positive attitude, feel good about yourself and stay fit. The Recreational Complex in the Don Taft University Center is open seven days a week and offers classes that fit anyone’s interest. From dance to yoga and cardio workout classes; you will be feeling

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The conflict in Ukraine has initiated protests throughout the country.

By: Saily Regueiro

The world is a never-ending cycle of breaking news and information distribution. From politics, to entertainment, sports and economy; there is a vast spectrum of circulating stories that are frequently broadcast throughout media outlets but are often too complex for many people to understand.

With constant media updates, the latest facts of headline news are

consistently changing with a quick upload and the click of a mouse.

There are, however, plenty of online resources and sites that can make staying up to date on global news easier than ever.

One of the biggest international news stories is the conflict in Ukraine.

This country has a long history of being overpowered foreign powers. It has only been independent since 1991, when the Soviet Union collapsed and it broke away from the union.

In February 2014, Ukraine’s Parliament voted out Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych following months of protest over what the Ukrainian people believed to be his victory in a corrupt presidential election.

This gained the Russian government’s interest because Russia has a lot of investment in Ukraine.

A majority of Russian gas exports to Europe pass through Ukraine and escalating tension in the region could

Start the job search It may take some time, but searching for a job will motivate you to do your best during the final semester. Looking for jobs earlier will help create a long-term goal and will give you something to look forward to before graduation. Searching for jobs will also give you something practical to do during free time.

Sosa said students should look into meeting with the Office of Career Development to talk about internship opportunities, resume writing and the career options in their fields of study.

“It is important for students to look ahead and keep their career goal in mind. By planning ahead, they will be better aware of their job options and will continue to stay motivated,” said Sosa. “You never know where that is going to lead and it may be a great networking opportunity for students.”

have a critical effect on the world financial market.

Stephen Levitt, associate professor in Farquhar College of Arts and Science’s Division of Humanities, said that looking at a news story from an international perspective and using non-U.S. sources can open students up to more information and greater understanding of world events.

“It is important for students to be aware of U.S. history, geography, and politics but to understand events outside of the U.S. you really need to have some context,” said Levitt.

“The international outlets give things in greater context because you can compare and contrast from what you already know.”

Some international sources that give continuous updates and contain reliable, legitimate information are the BBC and Deutsche Welle (DW), both of which Levitt recommends.

The BBC is the world’s oldest national broadcaster. Its website includes current news and archives.

It is Europe’s most popular contentbased site and is visited by more than 13.2 million each day.

Duetsche Welle, which means German Wave, is a German-based international broadcaster that aims at oversea markets. It broadcasts news and information on the Internet and satellite radio in 30 languages.

Both sites allow users to watch and listen to current news broadcasts about international headline stories in a timely manner. These websites can also be accessed on the go through any smartphone or tablet device.

Levitt said it’s really wonderful when students can get different perspectives because right now we live in the most international world

Take a break

Studying is important, but don’t drain yourself out. Your brain needs a break too.

Go for a walk, grab a coffee at Starbucks or catch up on a favorite TV show. Getting some fresh air and relaxing will help clear your head. For some people, studying for hours on end works, but for others, it just makes them want to give up. Don’t give up, just give your brain a break.

Set small goals

Imagine where you want to be by the end of the semester and start taking small initiatives that work up to a larger overall goal. Success is often measured by the accomplishment of many small milestones, so focus on progress. Take things one step at a time. Get through one exam, one workout, or one project and, soon, you will have made it to summer. Breaking down large projects into smaller tasks can help things seem less daunting and more manageable.

that has ever existed.

“This is a world of trade, immigration, investment and therefore students can’t just live isolated in the U.S. because the U.S. doesn’t float on its own island,” said Levitt. “It’s very connected to the rest of the world.”

Another source that supplies an abundant amount of information is the CIA World Factbook. This reference resource is produced by the CIA and is frequently updated with details on the demographics, geography, government, economy and military entities of every country.

Levitt says even though the CIA World Factbook is a U.S. source, it gives a clear insight into how countries operate.

“Student should look at the geography in order to understand these world conflicts and also think about the military aspect. You have to think about why the military and government is interested in the piece of land because there is usually a geostrategic reason,” said Levitt.

People may sometimes be embarrassed to ask questions about what is going on in the news. Now it will be simpler to clue into ongoing events with sources that quickly break down complex news into more precise information.

The thing to remember is that there is always a source available to find quick updates and concrete information that will keep anyone informed and educated on world topics.

“For a student to see what’s happening and what is coming up in the future, they need to be aware with what’s going on abroad as well as what is going on at home,” said Levitt.

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Ashley Lonergan, third from the right, visited St. Louise Cathedral, located in New Orleans’s French Quarter, with the rest of the service team.

By: Ashley Lonergan Ashley Lonergan is a sophomore biology major. Over spring break, she took part in a service trip to New Orleans sponsored by the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement. She hopes her story inspires readers to consider attending service trips or volunteer in their local area. She believes that a little service here and there can make a huge impact on the world.

“Where ya at?”

That’s how they greet people down in New Orleans. Over spring break, nine NSU students went on a service trip to New Orleans to help Hurricane Katrina victims. We learned that help comes in many forms; sometimes, something as simple as asking someone how their family is can make a world of difference to that person.

We worked with Camp Restore, a nonprofit organization that fosters volunteers and sponsors volunteer projects around New Orleans. They provide the volunteers, like us, a place to sleep, homemade meals everyday three times a day, and, most importantly, the places where we were going to work.

The people who work at Camp Restore are also volunteers and are dedicated to helping the community. I found it to be touching that everyone was truly grateful to have us there. Not a day went by that we didn’t hear a thank you. For me, this trip is difficult to put into words. I originally

decided to go because I’ve been interested in doing something like this but I always put that thought on the backburner.

When I heard across this opportunity, I knew I had to do it. When the day arrived, I was so excited, despite having to wake up at 4 a.m. When I arrived at Camp Restore, I saw the camp-style rooms with rows of bunk beds and immediately ran to the top bunk. I couldn’t wait to start working the next day.

On our first day of service, we worked on a new location for a community commitment center.

Nicole, the person in charge, was so appreciative of what we were doing. At one point, I was having so much fun tearing down walls and cleaning up debris, that I didn’t understand why she was thanking me for having fun.

Tuesday was Mardi Gras, which I had always wanted to experience. On Tuesday morning, it was just above freezing and it rained the entire day. Normally, that would discourage people but, of course, that wasn’t going to stop us. Luckily, that didn’t slow the people of New Orleans down either.

The city was so full of energy and it seemed nothing could bring them down. It was a very memorable day, to say the least.

Wednesday was our next project, and we were all excited to work on a horse ranch. I was so excited because I love being around horses. There we met Ann, an incredible woman who has been through so much and continues to do so much for her community.

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One thing that really stuck out to me is that she helps drug addicts and alcoholics with rehabilitation, despite the fact that she lost her second child to a drunk driver.

Hurricane Katrina took a lot from her but she returned to the city to help others and rescue the animals.

Ann taught us that when a huge disaster like Katrina happens, many people don’t consider animals as victims even though they are. It was an honor to help someone like Ann with her barn of 30 rescued horses. We did normal barn responsibilities like cleaning the stalls and grooming the horses.

Throughout this trip, we got to meet wonderful people who do so much for their community and the city they love. They each have incredible backstories about how they came back after the devastations of Katrina. It was very inspiring to hear it. It’s different to hear these stories from people who actually lived through it and to see how after nine years the people of New Orleans are still so sensitive about it.

Another amazing part of the trip was not only growing as an individual but also growing as group. The company really can make the trip and I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to go on this trip with. I have made memories to last me a lifetime.

This trip has had a major impact on me and has motivated me to take on community projects here.

Career Corner Clinical rotations and resumes

By: Emilio Lorenzo

One problem that many healthcare students run into upon graduation is communicating the value of their clinical rotations to potential employers.

Sometimes, students don’t even include their clinical rotations on their resumes, which is often their only direct experience within the field. As a career coach, students have often told me, “Well, everyone in my program does the same thing; it is a given to the employer.”

While it’s true that everyone going into a nursing program would have similar rotations, what you gained from these experiences could vary drastically. Perhaps you picked up on the concepts learned in these rotations quicker than other students and were granted more responsibilities and trusted with more independence.

Also, you may have had different interactions with individual patients and the way you perceived an experience may have been extremely different from a fellow classmate. Additionally, when you talk or write about these clinical rotations, besides focusing on the procedures and medications, it is important to also focus on the skills that make up a good professional.

An aspiring health professional should always try to think of at least six skills that your potential employers may value, besides basic knowledge in the field. You’ll notice a lot of skills pop up, including communication, assessment, team building and, perhaps, building meaningful relationships with others. Then, ask yourself “Where am I showcasing such skills on my professional documents?”

This will help you conceptualize the value of your clinical rotations, as the way you communicate with individuals in an emergency setting is much different than in a pediatric unit where you deal with children and parents. You can highlight the same skill sets but articulate the information just a bit differently. For example, using the word “communicated” to start one bullet point and for another, use the action verb “educated.”

Your goal is to showcase and be able to articulate the value you can contribute to an organization and the knowledge you have mastered in the field thus far.

Everyone should include their clinical rotations on their professional documents and brainstorm all aspects of the experience including clients, cases and procedures. Just keep in mind that when in doubt on what to write about these experiences, just go back to the five to six skills needed in the field.

Sustaina bility Tip of the Week By: Leela Mansukhani

Leela Mansuhkani is a sophomore environmental studies major who hopes to turn her passion for sustainability into a career. Through her new feature in The Current, she’ll offer up weekly tips, with easy ways for students to live a more sustainable life, many of which she’s learned through friends, family, NSU professors and nature documentaries.

Do you eat pizza? If you do, I bet you’ve thrown at least one pizza box into a recycling bin. Believe it or not, pizza boxes cannot be recycled. Contaminated cardboard is not recyclable.

However, if the top half of your box is squeaky clean, feel free to cut it off and recycle it. Unfortunately, the bottom half, or any part with food, must be thrown away. Any paper products contaminated with food are not recyclable.

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Sports

Sharks look to stay warm in NCAA championships

By: Grant McQueenie At this point in the basketball season, every team wants to already be hitting its stride.

It’s win or go home now for the NSU women’s basketball team, who have won seven games straight, including the Sunshine State Conference Tournament and the South Regional final of the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament.

The Sharks began the 2013-2014 season on an impressive 15-game winning streak, before losing to SSC rivals University of Tampa on Jan. 25.

NSU avenged their two regular season loses to Tampa by defeating them in the South Regional Final 56-53 and advancing to their second straight Elite-8 appearance.

“That was definitely a fight to the finish game against University of Tampa, but we pulled through,” said senior criminal justice major Jessica Russi. “I was really focused for the game; we had already lost to them twice this season.”

Russi had her best game of the season against Tampa in the South Region Final, leading the team with 19 points, adding eight assists, four rebounds and three steals.

“I didn’t want it to be my last game, on our home floor,” said Russi.

Fellow senior Riki Carach, a marketing major, was crucial toward

the end of the win against Tampa.

Carach had the go-ahead basket with about 30 seconds left in the game.

Head Coach LeAnn Freeland was impressed with the way her team played, especially her seniors.

“They were true senior leaders throughout the entire game. Riki does a great job bringing the positive energy, making all the hustle plays and making the big shots when she needs to. Jessica was just outstanding throughout. She had tremendous confidence in her teammates and literally made big plays throughout the game,” said Freeland. “Jessica is a tremendous point guard. Everyone in our conference knows that, including Tampa. So she definitely had the right game plan in mind. I was happy to see her be more aggressive, it was something we talked about going into the season. She really rose to the occasion.”

After winning the South Regional for the second straight year, the players couldn’t contain their emotions anymore.

“Craziness. There’s really no word for it. We were just full of excitement, and lots of screaming,” said Carach. “It’s a big achievement for the program.”

Freeland said it was a great finish to a great game.

“Great time as a coach to watch your players take control of the game

and they did a fantastic job listening to us as coaches, listening to one another to make sure they were in the right spot defensively,” said Freeland.

NSU will be matched up against Concordia University, St. Paul, who the Sharks played in the 2011-012 regular season, winning 76-64.

“We played them my sophomore year; we plan on watching a lot of film for the next few days,” said Carach. “It seems like they are on a run, so they are going to be fired-up.”

Freeland knows a little about the team she will be going up against in the next round, which will help her and her staff come up with a game plan.

“They are well-coached and have good size. They are very fundamental.

They are not a team that like to get up and down the floor like we do, so I think that will be a strength that we have. They don’t play a lot of people.

Their starting five play a majority of the minutes,” said Freeland.

Concordia-St.Paul will be a difficult next opponent for the Sharks.

The Golden Bears won the Central Region defeating the number-two seeded Harding and the number-one seeded Emporia State. They seem to be one of those teams that are hitting their stride at the right time, similar to Wichita State’s men’s basketball team from last season, which made the Final Four unexpectedly.

But Freeland remains hopeful.

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“We have a realistic shot of making the Final Four,” she said. “We have got to focus in on each possession and detach from the outcome, so we can play our best basketball together.”

A major concern for NSU going into the next round is trying to get their health back in order. For the past few weeks, a few members of the team have been dealing with illness. That, combined with playing three games in three days, means the team is looking to get their energy and strength back to help move them further than the program has ever been before.

Freeland said, “We have been trying to get our health back. I think we will be going to Erie feeling really good. I felt we were a little tired [towards end of last game]. We had a lot of three-point looks that would normally fall but didn’t.”

The ultimate goal is in reach for NSU. Just three wins away from claiming the program’s first national title. It has been a long journey that began last fall with a simple message: #1277, representing the number of miles between NSU and Erie, Penn., where the last three rounds of the tournament will take place. The NSU Athletics Department has also been involved in promoting #1277 all season long on social media.

“It was something I would text to them after each game. And now we are going. It’s going to happen,”

said Freeland. “We are really enjoying more time together. It’s a really special group.”

NSU has had a great season. The team this year has really helped the program move in a positive direction, thanks to Freeland and senior players like Russi and Carach. No matter the outcome of the rest of the tournament, this team has had that certain something the entire season that makes them special and sets them apart from other years.

“Every team is very different.

Last year’s team had different strengths than this year’s team. A strength of this year’s team is they have a very strong chemistry together. We play well together. We are very unselfish, always supporting each other. It’s just a real fun group to be around,” said Freeland.

Russi said the team has accomplished what they’ve set forth so far.

“Definitely been my favorite season. Winning the conference tournament was big. It’s the hardest thing because you play teams so many times [during the season],” said Russi.

The Sharks Elite-8 game will take place March 25 at 2:30 p.m. in the Erie Insurance Arena at Gannon University.

NCAA Division II Women's

BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP First Round March 14 1 *Lenoir-Rhyne (24-5)

Second Round March 15

5 Columbus St. (21-7) 3 Wingate (24-5)

7 Limestone (24-5) 1 *West Tex. A&M (27-2)

5 St. Mary's (TX) (19-9) 3 Tarleton St. (21-8)

7 Midwestern St. (18-11) 1 Emporia St. (28-3)

5 Pittsburg St. (23-7) 3 Central Mo. (25-4)

7 Concordia-St. Paul (25-8) 1 *Nova Southeastern (24-4)

5 Albany St. (GA) (20-6) 3 Rollins (24-6)

2 Tampa (22-6) 7 West Florida (19-10)

* Host Institution All times listed are Eastern.

Limestone

Edinboro

Atlantic Gannon Edinboro Edinboro

noon

6 p.m.

West Tex. A&M

Cal Poly Pomona West Tex. A&M

Cal Poly Pomona

St. Mary's (TX)

Cal. St. Chico South Central

Erie Insurance Arena Erie, Pennsylvania Gannon University March 25, 26 and 28

West Tex. A&M

Tarleton St.

Cal Poly Pomona

West Simon Fraser

Colorado Mesa

Mont. St. Billings

Colorado Mesa

Mont. St. Billings 6 p.m.

Emporia St.

8 :30 p.m.

Bentley

NATIONAL CHAMPION

Emporia St.

Bentley

7 p.m.

Wayne St. (NE) Central

Concordia-St. Paul

Stonehill Bentley

East

Central Mo.

LIU Post Concordia-St. Paul

LIU Post

Concordia-St. Paul

Adelphi 2:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

Nova Southeastern

Drury Nova Southeastern

Drury

Albany St. (GA)

Quincy South

Nova Southeastern

Drury

Midwest

Rollins

6 Saint Leo (20-9)

Wayne St. (MI) Tampa

Tampa

Second Round March 15

Bloomsburg

Limestone

8 Benedict (20-9) 4 Delta St. (24-5)

Third Round March 17

Bloomsburg

Limestone

6 Northern St. (24-6) 2 *Harding (29-2)

Quarterfinals March 25

Belmont Abbey

8 Southwestern Okla. (19-10) 4 Wayne St. (NE) (27-4)

Semifinals March 26

Glenville St.

Southeast

6 Tex. A&M Int'l (19-8) 2 Colorado Mesa (28-1)

Final March 28

North Georgia

8 St. Edward's (19-8) 4 Colorado St.-Pueblo (22-8)

Semifinals March 26

Armstrong

6 Belmont Abbey (21-8) 2 Clayton St. (22-6)

Quarterfinals March 25

Armstrong

8 Armstrong (19-7) 4 North Georgia (22-6)

Third Round March 17

Wayne St. (MI) Lewis

First Round March 14 *Glenville St. (28-3)

1

West Liberty (20-10)

8

Bloomsburg (24-4)

4

Virginia St. (25-2)

5

Gannon (27-3)

3

Shaw (21-8)

6

Edinboro (24-5)

2

Charleston (WV) (21-8)

7

*Cal Poly Pomona (22-6)

1

Alas. Anchorage (19-8)

8

Cal St. Dom. Hills (20-9)

4

Cal. St. Chico (18-9)

5

Simon Fraser (19-9)

3

Western Wash. (19-9)

6

Mont. St. Billings (23-7)

2

Academy of Art (23-7)

7

*Bentley (29-0)

1

Bloomfield (20-9)

8

Stonehill (18-9)

4

Dist. Columbia (21-7)

5

LIU Post (22-6)

3

Assumption (18-10)

6

Adelphi (22-7)

2

New Haven (18-9)

7

*Drury (24-3)

1

Truman (22-8)

8

Northern Mich. (22-7)

4

Quincy (22-6)

5

Indianapolis (23-8)

3

Wayne St. (MI) (21-7)

6

Lewis (22-5)

2

Mo.-St. Louis (21-7)

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Sports

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Athlete of the week: Samira Tanaka

By: Grant McQueenie

It’s been a trip that has spanned two continents and covered more than 4,000 miles — 4090.7, to be exact. And it has all been worth it for Samira Tanaka, senior business administration major and NSU softball player.

Born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tanaka began playing on the streets or on any field she could find in her neighborhood. She would throw the ball around for hours, until one day it caught the eye of one of her neighbors, who suggested to Tanaka’s mother that she get her daughter involved in the sport more.

Tanaka soon began playing baseball at 8-years-old, before switching to softball a few years later, and, for a short while, she played both.

Tanaka attended Colegio Sao Jose de Bastos for high school in Brazil, where she played all four years under head coach Carlos Nakamura. Upon graduating in 2010, she enrolled at Miami-Dade College, because the head coach, who had friends in Brazil, was offering scholarships to softball players from Brazil.

She knew the importance of going to college in the U.S. Earning

a college degree in this country would mean so much more for job opportunities back in Brazil, if she were to choose to move back. She has fallen in love with South Florida, so the decision could be more difficult than she expected.

“I want to stay here for a little while or maybe for my whole life.

I don’t know,” Tanaka said. “But if I go back to Brazil, my degree will have a lot of value. In Brazil, having an American degree is like ‘wow.’”

The 2014 season has been up and down for Tanaka and the Sharks so far. They haven’t been able to get any kind of momentum going this season. But they won’t let a lackluster start discourage them from finishing the season strong.

“We had a rough start. Well, we started kind of good but then we started going down and now we are kind of just there like we don’t know where we are going,” Tanaka said. “I hope we start going up, because we do have chances. I think we need to just focus in those games that we have left and hit the ball hard.”

I sat down with Tanaka and ask her a few questions to help get to know her better as a student and an athlete.

How would you describe yourself as a player?

“I love the game. I’m just happy when I’m playing and I’m out on the field. I just enjoy it. I’m passionate.”

What are your strengths a player?

“My strengths are my defensive play, I would say. I think I have quick hands.”

What are your weaknesses as a player?

“When I start to think too much about what I need and have to do, I just become a snowball and it’s kind of hard to get out of it. If I just stop at the beginning, then it’s better.

But, sometimes, it doesn’t work that way.”

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What was your most memorable moment as a player?

“I got to play for the national team [Brazil] in 2010 at a PanAmerican games qualifier, in Columbia, for the Under-19 World Cup, and it was a great game. We qualified for the World Cup in Africa.”

What is your favorite food?

“Churrasco, which is Brazilian Barbeque. Just thinking about it — oh my God.”

ON THE BENCH Commentary by: Alex Gruber

In less than three months, the world’s eyes will be cast firmly on Brazil as the World Cup gets underway on June 12. While there’s certainly a lot to look forward to in terms of the action on the pitch, it’s what’s been happening in the build-up to this tournament that is perhaps more important.

It was way back in 2007 that Brazil was announced as the host nation. It was certainly a great moment for the country, given its rich history with the game, having won this tournament five times.

But as we close in on the world’s biggest sporting spectacle outside the Olympics — which, interestingly enough, will be held in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 — the initial enthusiasm has mellowed significantly.

This tournament comes at a time of great unrest in Brazil, dating back at least a year. We saw some pretty strong evidence of this during the Confederations Cup, the warmup event held in the host country a year before the World Cup. Much of the time, it was the protesting crowds outside the grounds getting more attention than the action taking place inside, as Brazil rolled through the tournament. After all, the country had spent billions over the last few years trying to make everything look up to standard, leaving the citizens in

their wake.

The result? The main stadium in Sao Paulo was hit with a crane collapse that killed two people and set construction back. The stadium in Curitiba was almost axed last month, after a judge ordered a construction suspension in October due to several safety concerns. Manaus’ ground, already criticized for its isolation — a three-plus hour flight from any other stadium in a hot, dry region of northern Brazil — recently opened for domestic competition but is already experiencing major problems with the grass. On the flipside though, we have the Maracana, the showpiece stadium in Rio, which hosted the Confederations Cup final last summer and is a fantastic redesign of the stadium that hosted the final in 1950.

There’s also the issue of what might happen after the World Cup. Why is this question important?

We can look no further than World Cup 2010, which was held in South Africa. That tournament was a fantastic spectacle, given that this was a lesser-known nation rising up to put on a wonderful show for the audiences both in the stands and on their couches.

And now? Last season, in South Africa’s top-level soccer league, saw an average attendance

of around 6,700. When you consider that the Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg, home of local giants Kaizer Chiefs, holds 94,000 yet draws less than 15,000 per game, it leaves something to be desired.

The Mbombela stadium was built on land sold for the equivalent of one U.S. dime, displaced an entire local community, and is now used primarily for rugby and not soccer.

It seems this is the case across the board in South Africa, leaving the nation back where it started before the tournaments, just with a few big hunks of metal taking up more space that was usable for normal activities.

Could the same thing happen in Brazil? It’s hard to say, given how soccer-crazy the nation is. But even then, the country averaged less than 15,000 per game in its topflight league last year. The Maracana hosted the 1950 World Cup final which was attended, officially, by almost 200,000 people who watched Brazil get stunned by Uruguay, dubbed the “Maracanazo.” Yes, that’s five zeroes.

Such a thing would be unheard of these days, with the stadium capacity set a bit under 80,000, but current occupants Flamengo averaged less than one third of that “smaller” number. Heck, Manaus doesn’t even have a team in the

Samira Tanaka brings her Brazil-bred talents to NSU’s softbell team.

What is your favorite movie?

“The Lion King.”

around there. It looks beautiful.”

Who is your favorite athlete?

“Neymar, a soccer player.”

If you could play another sport here at NSU what would it be?

“Soccer.”

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

“If I hadn’t already been to Japan, I would have liked to go there, but I’ve been there so I would like to go to Europe. Like Paris and places

Who would play you in a movie about your life?

“I would say my older sister.

She is like my second mom and she takes care of me like that. And she looks like me.”

Brazilian Serie A, the top division.

What are they supposed to do with a stadium that big in the middle of nowhere? Given how much money is being taken into consideration in building these stadiums, plus the dire situation the country was already in, how on Earth can we expect the country to rebound? Especially when there’s even more that has to be done with the Olympics due in two years?

I think a pretty telling part of the story is that a number of big-name figures in Brazilian soccer, including former strikers Rivaldo and Romario, are casting this experience in a negative light. During the Confed Cup, the former blasted the event as a waste of money that could be used to fix the health and education systems of Brazil. He also praised the people of Brazil for finally starting to stand up for themselves, in hopes of change.

Romario, who spent a season in Miami and is now a politician, put out a great article in British newspaper The Guardian around the time of the Confed Cup, condemning the World Cup as a “crippling” adventure.

He cited the preparations for this summer as a spur in kick starting the mobilization of the protests, blaming the “beautiful game” for distracting the nation from the real problems in their country. From shoddy planning to major delays, budget rises and shifting political overtones — Brazil elected a new president between 2007 and now — we come to perhaps the worst of it all: FIFA are the only ones set to profit. This could really tarnish the legacy of the world’s most popular sport’s biggest event, even if the host nation were to triumph at the Maracana on July 13.

I’ve already written about the

situation in Qatar in a past On the Bench, as they’re now more than four years into the 12-plus years they have to prepare for their World Cup saga. That whole ordeal goes deep, but the circumstances are far different. Qatar’s not a soccer hotbed — though it’s pretty hot in general — and it’s doubtful the nation’s economic structure would fall apart because of this event.

This is Brazil, legends in soccer.

From Pele and Garrincha to Zico and Socrates, Romario and Ronaldo, Kaka and Ronaldinho and the new generation led by Neymar, the “beautiful game” was theirs before it was anyone else’s. The country would be devastated if it lose the World Cup in its own stadiums.

More importantly, though, is what FIFA and its money leave behind, if anything.

I’m not here to make a political statement on behalf of Brazil.

That should be left to people who know more about the full situation, like Romario. I’m just saying that wherever you’re watching the World Cup, be it from in the stands in Brazil or your couch or someone else’s couch, ask people about it. If you’re in Brazil, talk to Brazilians. If you’re here but have Brazilian friends, ask them. Ask people who might know about what’s going on. Do some research.

Then ask yourself this: all the glitz and glamor of the month-long soccer showcase, the drama, the money that went into it, the great times you might have with family and friends — was it worth crippling an entire nation?

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Arts & Entertainment

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Spring ahead to an artsy April

By: Megan Mortman

Spring is the perfect time to get fresh air, feel the sun shine and watch art come alive. Check out the free upcoming performances and exhibits presented by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences.

Spring Music Concert When: April 6 at 2 p.m.

Where: Don Taft University Center’s Performance Theatre The annual spring music concert, featuring the Bossa Nova Chorale and student musicians in the Division of Performing and Visual Arts will perform pieces in connection to the Civil Rights exhibit, “Bob Adelman and Civil Rights Era Photography” at the Museum of Art Fort

Lauderdale.

Jennifer Donelson, assistant professor in PVA and ensemble director of the Bossa Nova Chorale, said the music chosen is written by women or are about women.

Performances include junior theatre major Calypso Hernandez performing guitar to “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay” while senior humanities major Anthony Calalucca will be using American Sign Language to sign it.

“It’s a great opportunity to see people perform and do things that maybe they didn’t know people had talents doing,” said Donelson.

Broadway Bash When: April 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Don Taft University

Center’s Black Box Theatre

Bill Adams, associate professor and PVA coordinator, said in the past, PVA has performed Broadway musical scenes as part of a class or with more direction from faculty and professors, but this is the first year of Broadway Bash. With more than 20 students of all different majors involved, a committee of musical theatre majors is producing the show.

The show will feature songs from seven musicals, including “Young Frankenstein,” “The Producers” and “Shrek the Musical.”

“It’s really fun,” Adams said. “It’s great for college-aged students to get a sense of some of these newer Broadway shows.

They know the stories. They know “The Addams Family.’ They know ‘Shrek.’ They know ‘The Little

American Authors begin to tell their story with “Oh What a Life”

Mermaid.’ So it leaves lots of familiarity with the musical that they’re doing.”

National Water Dance When: April 12 at 4 p.m.

Where: Watch NSU and Broward College dance students across the canal at Davie Town Hall; performances will also be streamed live at se.nationalwaterdance.org.

National Water Dance, a national event for colleges and universities across the country, was created to bring awareness to environmental issues and to bring the community together.

Elana Lanczi, associate professor in PVA, is one of the choreographers.

After Lanczi and NSU dance students were involved in 2011’s Florida Waterways Dance Project,

a local project, National Water Dance was expanded to different states across the country. This year, six NSU dancers are collaborating with 12 dancers at Broward College.

“We have dance programs, students, artists all working together to create pieces that happen at the same time,” said Lanczi. “It’s an exciting project because through dance, it’s really able to bring communities together and hopefully get them to think a little bit more about the environment that they live in, the water that they use, and begin to raise that awareness.”

Judy and Barry Silverman

Hillel 954 Focus on Broward Honors Marta and Bernie Friedman and Judy and Barry Silverman at a cocktail reception and presentation Sunday, March 30, 2014 5:30–7:30 p.m.

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American Authors released their first album “Oh, What a Life” earlier this month.

By: Megan Mortman Oh, what a life for the energetic Brooklynbased band American Authors, who bring a spirited first full-length album and songs to sing along to.

The musicians, who formed the band while attending Berklee College of Music in Boston, were destined to compose songs together. Members include lead vocalist Zac Barnett, banjo and mandolin player and guitarist James Adam Shelley, bass guitarist Dave Rublin, and drummer Matt Sanchez.

This alternative rock band’s single, “Best Day of my Life,” has catapulted them from a virtually unknown band to one whose song is played all over the radio. When this track comes on the radio, listeners will be turning up the volume, belting it out in the car, and cranking it up at the gym. The upbeat tune starts with the sound of the banjo and becomes infectious.

But this isn’t the only song worth listening to.

Their first single, “Believer,” is about knowing things will change and times will improve. The beat of the drum and guitar give the song an even greater reason for listeners to bob their head while listening.

Another alluring track is “Luck,” about someone coming into their own and admitting to making mistakes and disappointing others, but

accepting their choices and learning from them. It stresses the desire to be free to make one’s own luck and decisions and not feel “caged” in.

A favorite is the final track on the album, “Oh, What a Life.” It starts with Barnett’s voice and the banjo and builds to the bridge, where the drums come in. They sing in unison and the song feels dramatic from the intense highs to the equally satisfying lows.

Great lyrics and authentic material are in songs like “Ghost,” “Love,” and “Home,” that feel more personal and organic than the band’s singles.

These tracks get overshadowed by the repetitive rhythmic sound of other tunes, like “Heart of Stone” and “Hit It,” which don’t allow their talent to fully shine, because they’re blasé. Although they are popsounding tracks, they sound like everything else already in the music industry: likeable pop songs that don’t have much substance but somehow get stuck in the listeners’ head because of their ordinary nature.

American Authors’ songs are clever and catchy, and they have the potential to become even greater artists once they develop their sound and include a range of melodies and a diverse mix of uptempo tracks to bring out their vulnerability. They’re not quite there yet, but they have personality and integrity. It’s only the beginning for these authors.

For more information, please contact Karen Zemel at (954) 907-6107 or karen@hillelcenter.org.

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Being an “American Idiot”

By: Megan Mortman Get transported to a real-life rock concert.

The third national tour of the Tony and Grammy-award winning production of “American Idiot,” playing at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale through April 6, follows three characters, Johnny, Tunny, and Will, as they make their way to New York City to figure out their lives.

The show is an adaption of rock band Green Day’s Grammywinning 2004 album, also called “American Idiot”, which came to Broadway in April 2010. Songs in the show include “Wake me up when September Ends”, “21 Guns” and “Holiday.”

Hailing from St. Louis, Miss. and currently residing in New York when he’s not on the road, Jared Nepute stars as Johnny in the production, his first national tour, which he said has been amazing.

“It’s been one of the most challenging things I’ve ever done, as well as one of the most rewarding, just because I’ve learned so much just by doing this show over and over and over again,” said Nepute. “You learn how to be consistent. You also grow as a performer, as an actor, as a singer, because you’re doing your craft over and over again, you’re trying to perfect it and my goal every show is to learn something new and to get better.”

Nepute started performing in talent shows and plays as a child, and eventually got involved in musical theatre. When he was in high school, he realized he wanted to make a career of it. After his junior year, he attended New York University’s six-week summer program and was accepted into the university, where he received a bachelor’s degree.

His character in “Idiot” is trying

to figure out who he is and what he’s meant to do.

“He decides that this life is not one that he wants, so he has this great idea to move to New York City to try to find himself and find his purpose and almost actually start a revolution,” said Nepute.

Nepute first auditioned in New York last May, and over the course of two to three months, he had around seven call-backs before being cast for the role.

Although he hasn’t met Green Day vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong, Nepute met Armstrong’s wife and family at Portland’s opening night.

Nepute was a fan of Green Day, even before being cast.

“I’ve been a fan of theirs since I was in grade school when their first album “Dookie” came out; I thought that album was so cool. ‘American Idiot’ came out in 2004 and I really liked the music of it, but I didn’t necessarily connect with it from a political standpoint just because I was 15 years old and politics was one of the last things on my mind at that time” said Nepute.

He started playing piano when he was five-years-old, playing classical music before progressing to pop and jazz. Besides singing onstage, Nepute also plays guitar, which he learned how to play just a few years ago.

Nepute said, “After I graduated from college, I decided I’d always wanted to learn guitar, but I finally had the free time to do it so I went on YouTube and looked up tutorials on how to get started and taught myself how to play guitar…thankfully I did, it kind of led to this job.”

Transitioning into a rocker, complete with black eyeliner, is something Nepute finds the polar opposite of his real-life persona.

“My normal disposition is a little more reserved and low-key

and I like to take it easy a lot,” said Nepute. “Getting amped to play Johnny is a lot of fun, but you kind of draw from different experience. I put myself in the mindset of having 100,000 screaming fans just adoring you and hanging on to your every word.”

Nepute’s favorite song to perform in the show is “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.”

“That’s the first time that my character Johnny really feels like he’s found his place and discovers his voice and it’s a great moment for me because it’s just me and the audience and the set is like a backdrop of New York City. It’s a really cool moment for me to be able to take a breath and look out into the audience and feel at home.”

The cast recently completed their one hundredth performance of the tour.

“I never thought I’d be able to do this, to actually do a show so many

times over and over and over again.

We do eight performances a week, but it’s such a cool accomplishment to be able to do it so much”, said Nepute.

Nepute said the key is the performance feeling new, such as changing the emphasis on certain lines in the show to keep it fresh and not letting the character or the scenes become “static.”

“I like to explore new things every night and change it up. I’m sure its little things in the audience that they would never know, but for me it feels differently.”

Before he takes the stage, Nepute prepares by putting his head in a steamer for twelve minutes, called “steam time”, to get the humidity to his voice and recite some lines, followed by vocal warm-ups and stretching.

Preparing each night to give an energetic performance is a difficult task, mentally and physically.

Jared Nepute stars as Johnny in the third national tour for “American Idiot.”

“It’s difficult for sure, but what’s nice is that being on stage, everybody’s working just as hard, so we always try to outwork each other. It’s a good rivalry of going as hard and being as energetic as we can, and we have the audience which is great”, said Nepute. “When they respond, as they always do with such appreciation and energy of their own, we feed off of that.”

Nepute said this musical is unlike any other.

“It’s such a different experience than your typical book musical or classical musical theatre piece.

It’s it’s own thing and it has such a huge heart and we’re all so proud to portray that and really get our message across, and you’ll see a lot of blood, sweat, and tears up on that stage and it’s all coming straight from the heart, it’s not phoned-in, ever.”

COURTESY OF J. DANIEL

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Yay for the land of the free (tuition)

By: Jodi Tandet Do you like paying thousands of dollars for college?

Though many teachers from kindergarten to graduate school have told me that there is no such thing as a stupid question, I’m confident in calling the above a rather stupid question. Of course you don’t like paying for college.

If students, no matter how rich or poor they or their parents are, are offered a “graduate from college free” coupon, they’d surely snatch it up faster than free food at a party.

Well, Michigan students may soon be able to score that deal with a fine-line catch.

Lawmakers in the frigid state are working on a hot proposal, called the “pay-it-forward” tuition plan, which would require students to pay a fixed percentage — 2 percent for community college students and 4 percent for other institutions — of their postgraduate income for five years for each year they utilized the program. So, if a student — let’s call her Elle Woods —

graduated after four years from the University of Michigan, she’d owe 4 percent of her monthly paycheck to the program for 20 years.

Then comes the part that really excites me. Elle’s money wouldn’t just disappear into the atmosphere, eaten up by some anonymous government program; she’d pay it forward to other students, essentially becoming a scholarship donor so that other eager teens and 20-somethings will have a more affordable tuition bill.

More than 20 states are considering similar proposals but Michigan would be the first to set up a pilot program. Legislation there would establish a $2 million start-up for 200 students to try it out, while the Treasury Department would be charged with tracking the money and verifying participants’ income.

Michigan State Representative David Knezek told the Detroit Free Press, “The goal is to remove every financial barrier to high education … This is a no-interest plan that allows you to pay back as you go and as you can afford it.

It takes the monkey off the

student’s back.”

I agree that it’s a decent plan, but that’s a wildly optimistic statement. Knezek is clearly a well-trained politician, making the plan sound as easy and breezy as CoverGirl, which isn’t quite the case. Any percentage coming out of a students’ well-earned paycheck is still, well, money coming out of their paycheck; it’s a financial blow. Though, perhaps it will be more of a light manageable wind, better than a full hurricane gust that comes along with high interest from traditional college loans.

The biggest concern of payit-forward’s critics is that students who make more will pay more.

If Elle were to make $45,000 — the average starting salary for 2013 graduates with bachelor’s degrees, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers — she’d pay $1,800 that year. But if Elle’s classmate were to score an incredible job earning a big fat $80,000 paycheck, he or she would have to fork up $3,200 a year.

Besides merely seeming

unfair, critics argue that the plan could result in high-earning participants eventually paying more than their tuition’s worth.

Multi-millionaires could essentially become multi-tuition payers.

Susan M. Dynarski, professor of public policy at the University of Michigan, sounded like many Republicans complaining about the rich paying higher taxes, when she said, “There is therefore cross-subsidization in this system, with the ‘winners’ paying some of the college costs of the ‘losers.’”

But is that really a valid argument? If I had a gavel with me, I’d bang it on my desk and passionately declare, “No.” All students, from those at Harvard Law School to community college, work hard. There are no losers in caps and gowns. If a student scores the paycheck jackpot, I’m far from sympathetic over their supposed hardships of having to pay more. Wealthy graduates of the pay-it-forward program should be grateful to have attended college; in fact, they will owe a large — perhaps even integral — part of their successes to their degrees. They

should pay it forward happily and humbly, eager to help build up the workforce of feature generations.

Other critics argue that this plan, and others like it, are only temporary fixes akin to putting a cast on a broken bone rather than working to prevent the injury in the first place. Students, they say, shouldn’t need plans to finance their tuitions; tuition should simply be lower for everyone.

It’s hard to argue with that point, so I won’t. I absolutely agree that the cost of higher education desperately needs to be lowered. But, as much as I would love my next NSU tuition bill to be $20 or even $2,000, that won’t happen overnight. Telling the class of 2018 that tuition will be much cheaper in 5, 10 or 15 years isn’t helpful to them in the least. So, while lawmakers and university higher-ups continue to work tirelessly on lowering costs across the board, students of today should reap the benefits of plans like Michigan’s. Pay-it-forward will allow students to move forward into their futures.

Ethan Bortnick Live in Concert Honoring Rose Miniaci Sunday, March 30, 2014 5:30 p.m.

Nova Southeastern University Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796 Tickets: $65, $95, $125 VIP Ticket: $250* *(VIP ticket includes reception with Ethan Bortnick following the concert.)

For more information, visit www.miniacipac.com.

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Viral bullying story teaches us how to fight the problem By: Keren Moros The biggest lie adults have ever told children is “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.”

Anyone who’s been teased and bullied can attest to the fact that years after they’re heard, words still hurt. That’s why we should keep fighting bullying, the way Grayson Bruce and his mother Noreen, of Ashville, N.C., did.

Grayson is a 9-year-old fan of “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic,” the popular reboot of the 80s cartoon. He bought a backpack of Rainbow Dash, one of the show’s characters, and clasmates belittled him; one even told him to commit suicide. It got so bad that

Grayson didn’t want to get out of his car one morning, afraid to face the bullies.

His mother bravely took action and talked to the school counselor, who told her, “If you have something like this, you’re asking for trouble.” The situation worsened when the principal told Noreen that Grayson couldn’t take the backpack to school.

The school’s mandate was ridiculous, as it implied that Grayson was the one to blame and that the bullying was his fault. In addition, it was too arbitrary and nonsensical. Bullies can make fun of anything, from glasses and noses to names and hair color. What if what triggered the bullying was something that Grayson couldn’t just leave at home? Bullying

victims should never take the fall for expressing themselves or just being themselves and that was exactly what the school made Grayson do.

Thankfully Noreen did the right thing. Instead of surrendering and making Grayson leave his backpack at home, she pulled him out of school.

Grayson’s story went viral and he received a flurry of support. A Facebook page called “Support for Grayson” got more than 30,000 likes and social media users employed the hashtag #standwithgrayson. Even Lauren Faust, the creator of “Friendship is Magic,” supported Grayson, tweeting, “#standwithgrayson ‘nuff said.”

This attention allowed people

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to see that no matter how much we talk about bullying, we still have to work on how we approach the problem and school administrators have to be held accountable for their actions.

Fortunately, this story has a happy ending. Noreen recently met with school administrators to discuss Grayson coming back to school. The administrators have sought to make amends and have rightfully said that Grayson will be allowed to bring his backpack. The school district will also continue to work against bullying. So, as ridiculous as its first mandate was, I’m glad the school is making the effort to work things out. It shows that, though they made a mistake, the administrators were ultimately

willing to stand by Grayson and make the situation right.

Grayson’s story is inspiring because it shows how parents and children should react to bullying: not by accusing the victim and brushing the problem under the rug, but by understanding, engaging in active dialogue and having compassion for the victim.

I applaud Noreen and Grayson for standing their ground and confronting the problem head on. Standing up for Grayson was a great way of bringing national attention to bullying victims, andm hopefully, other schools will take this story to heart and keep taking proactive steps to stop bullying.

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Help Wanted All students should go to the Student Employment Website to apply for these positions : http://www.nova.edu/financialaid/employment/how_to_apply.html OFF 10: America Reads Tutor Pay: $13.00/hr.

Hours: 10-25 hrs./week Experience in working with children and a strong desire to help children read well in Broward County Elementary Schools.

919: Gallery Assistant—One East Las Olas Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale Pay: $9.00/hr.

Hours: 20 hrs./week (up to) Weekend hours: Sat., Sun.: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. some Thursdays, flexible weekday hours Monitor exhibition galleries to ensure all safety and environmental standards for art objects are met, and that all exhibition components are functioning properly. Includes direct communication with museum visitors and staff. Act as liaison between curatorial and visitor services department. Assist Exhibitions and Collections Registrar with light office work and data entry. Free parking available.

927: Sales Assistant (Store/Café)— One East Las Olas Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale Pay: $9.00/hr.

Hours: Up to 25 hr/wk (Thursday evenings and weekends until 7:00 p.m.; Sat. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sun. 12:00.m.-5:00 p.m.)

Work with customers to facilitate sales while creating a welcoming environment. Help prepare and work events for author appearances and gook signings.

969: Education/Academy Associate—One East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale Pay: $8.00/hr.

Hours: Up to 25/week (Some evenings and weekends depending on events) * Requires Federal Work Study Award Answer phones and assist callers.

Transfer calls to appropriate staff.

Monitor and respond to general e-mails. Greet visitors to the Academy. Accept registrations and input information into database and worksheets. Perform general clerical duties to include, but not limited to copying, faxing, mailing and filing.

Assist in the creation of and modifying documents such as invoices, reports, letters, and presentations. Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information. Assist in the set up and coordinate meetings, presentations, events as requested.

Support staff in assigned project-based work. Assist in special events, such as Open Houses and other functions.

Other duties as assigned.

HPD 011: Graduate Assistant Pay: $11.00/hr.

Hours: 15-20 hrs./week * Requires Federal Work Study Award

Manage email alias for department.

Assist with coding of applications.

Assist with sending correspondence.

Other duties as assigned.

HPD 149: Student Assistant Pay: $8.50/hr.

Hours: 20 hrs./week File records, answer phones, making photocopies, data entry. Special projects e.g. rotations, implant orders.

Other duties as assigned.

HPD177: Senior Student Assistant Pay: $8.50/hr.

Hours: 20-25 hrs./week, Tuesday and Thursday Assist front desk staff to file, answer phones, schedule appointments, verify insurances and other duties as assigned. Training will be provided.

HPD 196: Administrative Student Assistant Pay: $9.00/hr.

Hours: 25 hrs./week * Requires Federal Work Study award Data entry, design promotional materials. Write articles for newsletters.

Act as student ambassadors in IDEP strategy sessions. Assist in generating training materials.

HPD 209: Student Assistant/Patient Care Pay: $9.00/hr.

Hours: 20 hrs./week (Evening hours required, until 7:00 p.m.)

Assist office manager in organizing patient records for day of visit. Assist physician in getting supplies, greet patients. Main campus position but may be required to drive to Kendall location on occasion.

HPD 213: Student Assistant Pay: $8.50/hr.

Hours: 20 hrs./week Type correspondence, data entry, scanning, faxing, filing, mailing and data entry in the system. Assist other staff members. Create letters, arrange documents for meetings.

002: Senior Student Assistant/ Academic Technical Support (Help Desk)—East Campus Ft. Lauderdale (approx. 15 minutes from main campus) Pay: $11.00/hr.

Hours: 20 hrs./week Hours of operation is 24/7. Various schedules available.

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.

047: Student Assistant/Audio-Visual Services Pay: $10.00/hr.

Hours: 15-20 hrs./week (varied days and hours, may require evenings and weekends) Provide assistance in all aspects of Audio-visual technology, including working as an audio-visual assistant

and providing excellent customer service to students, faculty, employees and guests.

098: Student Assistant Pay: $7.67/hr Hours: 20 hrs./week 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.

224: Intramural Sports Official Pay: $8.00/hr.

Hours: Mon -Thur 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. and occasional weekends 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.

374: Field Operations Assistant Pay: $8.00/hr Hours: 20 hrs./week 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.

500: Phonathon Worker Pay: $9.00/hr.

Hours: 10-15 hrs.

5:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Mon-Fri, End of August-December 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.

506: Videoconferencing Technician Pay: $8.00/hr.

Hours: 20 hrs./week (shifts available: M-F between 7:30 am.10:00 p.m., Sat. & Sun. between 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.)

Provide basic level technical support services to the students, faculty, and staff in the use and maintenance of technology resources provided by the university, including but not limited to videoconferencing classrooms, smart classrooms, electronic classrooms, peripheral technology, and all other University facilities on campus or off as required. Provide office support answering telephones, monitoring videoconferencing bridge connections, perform data entry, and provide detailed daily reports on technical support provided at the end of each day. Other duties as assigned.

561: Student Assistant Pay: $8.50/hr.

Hours: 20 hrs./week – available Winter 2014 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.

641: Graduate Student Assistant/ Writing Tutor Pay: $10.75/hr.

Hours: 5-16 per week.

Work with students on an individualized basis. Assist in the various stages of the writing process: brainstorming, planning, organizing, revising. Assist with sentence structure, grammar, sentence and paragraph development, punctuation, MLA & APA documentation.

721: Facilities Aide Pay: $9.00/hr.

Hours: 20 hrs./week Must be able to perform physical work and lift heavy objects. Assist in setting up rooms, and other manual tasks around the building.

779: Operations Assistant/Facilities Pay: $7.67/hr.

Available Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30 a.m.

- Midnight / Saturday 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. / Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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.

783: Personal Trainer Pay: $18- starting and depending on experience Hours: Based upon client base, max. 20 hrs./week Provide members with a quality, safe, and effective workout. Maintain written documentation of each client.

796: Student Assistant/Event Services Pay: $8.00/hr.

Hours: 5-20 hrs./wk. May include evenings and weekends, depending on events.

Jobs include Guest Services, Ticket Takers, Ushers, Ticket Sellers and other various event services and box office jobs.

824: Marketing Assistant Pay: $10.00/hr.

Hours: 20 hrs./week, Mon-Fri Reports directly to the Director of Community Relations and Marketing.

Works on the marketing materials under the supervision of the director. Must understand how to create postcards, posters, bookmarks, brochures and other materials as directed. Provides support for marketing director.

869: Data Entry Specialist (Downtown Ft. Lauderdale) Pay: $9.00/hr.

Hours: 25 hrs./week *Requires Federal Work Study Award Provide technical support. Accurately input information in the Banner system. May perform a single independent task in a specialized area.

Maintain and process a variety of records involving technical data and terminology unique to the function of the department. Reviews and checks report for accuracy. Performs related clerical duties as required.

877: Senior Student Assistant/ Data & Imaging (Downtown Ft. Lauderdale) Pay: $9.00/hr.

Hours: 20 hrs./week * Requires Federal Work Study Award Accurately scan legal documents and donor record information.

Sort and prepare documents for imaging correctly and accurately index images. Confidentially secure all donor information. Review and check electronic copies of scanned documents for accuracy. Compare date with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.

Prepare files and secure documents to be sent to storage facility. Related duties as required.

880: Senior Student Assistant/ Data Processor (Downtown Ft. Lauderdale) Pay: $9.00/hr.

Hours: 20 hrs./week * Requires Federal Work Study Award Accurately input information into the system. Maintain and process records involving technical data and terminology. Update tables, addressed, fund codes and designation codes.

Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors. Locate and correct data entry errors. Update records through detailed data manipulation. Copying, filing, sorting and compiling various hard copy packets of information.

Performs related clerical duties, as required.

910: Student Assistant - East Campus, Ft. Lauderdale Pay: $11.00/hr.

Hours: 20 hrs./week (Shifts available: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

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.