Excuses

Let’s be blunt. Excuses are fears masquerading as responsibilities. I confess, even I use them. Take writing for instance, as a freelance writer, I use a Nome de plume (a pen name). It removes the inhibition of writing. When I write using my real name, I am much more self-conscious, much more careful not to…

FNU Takes Student Clubs Online

Would you love to participate in a student organization but can’t seem to fit it into your busy schedule? Why not join us online! Designed to give students an enriching co-curricular activity with enhanced flexibility, the FNU Book Club is conducted entirely online! Utilizing Facebook fan pages, FNU opens up the world of co-curricular activities…

Attention College Students! Avoid Identity Theft!

College students are particularly susceptible to identity theft. They often have clean credit histories and are generally not as vigilant about identity security. Here are the top 5 things you should do to protect yourself. Be Social Media Savvy: Your status update is not the only thing that can reveal sensitive information. Does your profile…

Choice Theory

I have a friend, a teacher, who works with at risk youth. I have never seen him in action, at least not with his students, but I suspect he is very good at what he does. How do I know? He has been my friend for over 10 years, and knows me very well. When…

Can I Really Control the Way I Feel?

If you are like me, and I know many of you are, you have been told that nobody can “make” you feel anything. You have been told we are responsible for our own feelings. But what does that really mean? Perhaps, if I just concentrate hard enough I can get this self-control thing right. Perhaps,…

Veterans Day 2011

On this Friday, November 11th, 2011, Florida National University honors our Nation’s Veterans, the men and women who have served this country with pride in order to preserve our liberties so that we all may be free to pursue our happiness.

My First Time at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Conference!

Grace Rodriguez, Mu Zeta Chapter Member (to the far left in the photo below) This year I got to be a part of the 70th anniversary of Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society. The conference was held at the Marriot Grand Marquis in New York, NY right in the heart of Time…

Graduation – Honor Society – Sports – Politics

A Step Closer to Graduation This Friday a group of FNU students will be a step closer to fulfilling their academic goal. FNU will hold its graduation rehearsal at the Ramada Inn on April 13, 2012 at 7:00pm. Many of these students have gone through difficulties to achieve this goal. This is a big step…

How to Prepare for Your College Education

High school students thinking about college are unsure where to begin. It can seem quite overwhelming, but with a plan in place, the process seems much simpler. Don’t let the thought of college applications overwhelm you all at once; instead, start planning during junior year of high school to make things easier and less…

How to Become a Dental Assistant in South Florida: A Guide

Dental assistants are an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to overall oral health. Because oral surgeons and dentists have many responsibilities, they need a skilled and trustworthy assistant to make sure other important matters are taken care of in the office. Dental assistants can begin important processes, assist dentists during procedures and…