College Headlines

SHARKAPALOOZA 2008

The Current, Nova Southeastern University, FL

5 days ago

Mack is Back!

University Press, Florida Atlantic, FL

3 days ago by Dori Zinn, Staff Reporter

In Indian River Towers (IRT) West, room 588, alumnus Chris Mack gets cozy in his dorm room during the first week of school.

After already eating breakfast and dinner in the Centre Marketplace cafeteria without signing up for a meal plan, Mack settles back in to college life without shelling out a dime.

Despite Cutbacks, SG Gets A Revamp

University Press, Florida Atlantic, FL

3 days ago by Brandon Ballenger, Senior Writer

While FAU was forced to cut nearly $19 million from its budget over the past year, Student Government is starting off the semester with new carpeting, furniture and a paint job.

Last semester, the Boca Raton House of Representatives voted on a bill - titled the "Student Government Facelift" - that let them use $74,800 of student money on the makeover, which was finished up last week.

Exploration Week Ends with Sharkapalooza

The Current, Nova Southeastern University, FL

2 days ago by Kristine Belizaire, Current Affairs Editor

Old and new members of the NSU community gathered in the University Center on Aug. 29 for the third annual "Sharkapalooza."

This event is a combination of two NSU traditions, "Got Wood?" and "NSU Exploration Week." "NSU Exploration Week" took place during the first week of school.

Lost in Austin

University Press, Florida Atlantic, FL

6 days ago by Jay Warman, Sports Editor

Austin, Texas - Texas quarterback Colt McCoy and the Texas offense torched FAU for 52 points and 503 total yards. McCoy and running back Vondrell McGee ran over and through the FAU defenders nearly at will. Even so, the Owls had chances to score on two of their first three possessions, but handed the ball over to Texas on turnovers both times.

Where to get free food the first two days of classes

The Oracle, University of South Florida, FL

6 days ago

Monday Aug. 25 CREATE-A-CUPCAKE Presented by Sigma Sigma Rho Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3704, 11am-2pm Free cupcakes   SPLASH BASH Presented by Housing and Residential Education Andros Pool, 12pm-2pm Free food   WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD Presented by Housing and Residential Education Beta Fields (Behind Beta Hall), 6pm-8pm Free pizza   Tuesday Aug.

Scarred in a flash

The Oracle, University of South Florida, FL

6 days ago by Harrison Reed, Assistant News Editor

Matt Dolson puts on a hat and heavy jacket - covering all exposed skin - before he steps into the Florida summer heat. He only has to walk about 100 yards from his front door to stand in the place where, three months ago, an explosion nearly killed him.

His recently grafted skin is more sensitive than a newborn's and constricts his limbs in a restrictive embrace.

Athletics launches Student Ticket Zone

The Oracle, University of South Florida, FL

6 days ago by Candace Braun, Editor in Chief

Being a USF football fan isn't for the fair-weathered or the indecisive. At least, not if that fan is a student hoping to get into Raymond James Stadium for free come game day. With the launch of the University's online ticketing system this fall, students will have to apply early to receive tickets to each home football game and prepare to be punished if they opt out of using them.