College Headlines

Hootfest Showcases Local Bands

University Press, Florida Atlantic, FL

18 hours ago by Angela Smith, DzShun Brown, Liz Dzuro Staff Reporters

Bubbles, blankets and loud music filled the housing lawn at the Boca campus last week at Hootfest 2008. There was a performance list of up-and-coming artists, as well as artists signed to FAU's own record label, Hoot/Wisdom Recordings.

Hootfest is an event that began in 2006 to introduce bands from the record label to the student population.

'Unthinkable' or 'Entertainment'?

University Press, Florida Atlantic, FL

5 days ago by Michele Boyet, Editor in Chief

Tabitha Diaz was sitting on her bed talking to a friend earlier this month when a sorority sister texted her: "Hey, have you seen the gossip site JuicyCampus.com?"

"I'm not going to lie, I cried the first time I saw it," Diaz says, describing her reaction to an anonymous post that called her a "drama-loving bitch," a "huge slut," and her boyfriend a "midget troll.

Is Your Dorm Room Making You Sick?

The Current, Nova Southeastern University, FL

5 days ago by Tiffany Simoncini, Staff Writer

Students who live in NSU's Leo Goodwin Sr. Residence Hall, built in August of 1992, seem to have an overall concern regarding mold and dust in the rooms. Mold is a serious health hazard that most college students give very little attention to. When left untreated, mold and dust can cause symptoms such as itchy eyes, nose bleeds, continuing sinus problems, asthma, chronic fatigue, headaches, memory issues, a runny nose and even skin rashes or sores, according to The Center for School Mold Help.

Twilight Disappoints

The Current, Nova Southeastern University, FL

2 days ago by Alexis Irias, Staff Writer

People say the books are always better than the movie; in this case they couldn't have been more right. If you are a "Twilight" fanatic like me, then you'll know the movie did not do the book justice. But, in any other case, the movie was still an exciting teen love story with unexpected outcomes.

Can't Get Enough of B. Reith's New EP

The Current, Nova Southeastern University, FL

2 days ago by Naida Alcime, Staff Writer

Every so often, I take a bold step by investing in a new CD. If you're anything like me, you're very picky about what music you buy, and subsequently which songs will make it past one play count on your iPod.

I first heard B. Reith (pronounced R i-th) at a concert and was immediately attracted to his unique style of soulful singing, mixed with lyrical rapping.

Police Identify Former Student Found Dead in Apartments

University Press, Florida Atlantic, FL

6 days ago by Michele Boyet, Editor in Chief, and Devin Desjarlais, Staff Reporter

FAU police identified the body found dead Tuesday afternoon in a campus apartment as former student Kyle Ramstrum. Ramstrum, who describes himself as "tall," "abnoxious" and "funny" on his Facebook profile, passed away in his sleep in a friend's bed at the University Village Apartments between 11:30 a.