Are you ready for a new swimming suit? You can wear it to the beach after classes finish for the day and take along some great recreational gear. Do you need some finishing touches to make your dorm room just right? Are your shoes looking a bit worn? Visit the new Razor’s Edge Shark Cage on the first level of Mako Hall and celebrate four more Grand Openings of student-run businesses owned and operated by Rockefeller Class of 2021 Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Scholars Program students on Wednesday, September 18. This is an enormous accomplishment for these students, and we would like to invite you to visit and enjoy some of their great new products and services offered by the students. Cash or credit cards are accepted. All these businesses located in the Shark Cage on the ground floor of Mako Hall.
Grand Opening Events:
Captain Nova (Swim wear, t-shirts, and hoodies), Wednesday, September 18 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm
- Location: Shark Cage, 1st floor, Mako Hall
- Operating Hours: Monday’s and Wednesday’s, 12:00 – 3:00 pm and Tuesday’s, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- Looking for durable, comfortable, and fashionable swim wear? Stop by Captain Nova for quality items and help positively impact South Florida coastal conservation with your purchase.
Comfy-fi (Dorm room design services), Wednesday, September 18 from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Location: Shark Cage, 1st floor, Mako Hall
- Operating Hours: Monday’s, Wednesday’s, and Friday’s, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Do you want to turn your dorm room from an ordinary space into an extraordinary space? Stop by Comfy-fi to take your dorm room and living space to the next level.
R3 (Recreational and Relaxing Rentals), Wednesday, September 18 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Location: Shark Cage, 1st floor, Mako Hall
- Operating Hours: Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Do you want to enjoy the South Florida sunshine with the essentials for a pleasant day at a fraction of the cost? Stop by R3 for quality recreational and relaxing beach rentals at affordable prices.
Ravi’s Royal Tea, Wednesday, September 18 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Location: Shark Cage, 1st floor, Mako Hall LOGO
- Operating Hours: Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and Tuesday’s from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Ready to take a break and have a refreshing cup of hot tea or a tall glass of iced tea? Take a break from your schedule and relax for a few minutes at Ravi’s Royal Tea.
Captain Nova
Captain Nova provides high-quality apparel including hats, t-shirts, hoodies, and swim bikinis (made in America) in a variety of four colors. Captain Nova supports the movement away from using plastic straws, and the mission is to positively impact South Florida coastal conservation. Captain Nova is donating some of its profits to the Marine Environmental Education Center. Grand Opening on Wednesday, September 18 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm.
Captain Nova owned and operated by Rebecca (Becca) Flack, a junior from Sherborne, United Kingdom, majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Entrepreneurship. Becca looks forward to introducing you to her variety of comfortable, durable, and fashionable clothing. Regular hours of operation are Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 12:00 – 3:00 pm and Tuesday’s from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
Comfy-fi
Comfy-fi is a dorm décor kiosk catered to college students living on campus. Let Comfy-fi create a customized, efficient space designed around your lifestyle. Comfy-fi is convenient, affordable, and provides world-class service and attention to detail, specializing in décor, accessories, games, technology and more! Custom orders are also available. See how Comfy-fi can enhance your living space at the Grand Opening on Wednesday, September 18 from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm.
Comfi-fi owned and operated by Krystian Dear, a junior from Montego Bay, Jamaica, majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Entrepreneurship. Krystian invites you to explore the variety of products and services he offers to make your dorm room your home away from home, catered to your individual needs. Regular hours of operation are Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Fridays from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm.
R3 (Recreational and Relaxing Rentals)
Whether you are heading to the beach or trying to find a quiet spot on campus to study or relax, you should stop in at R3 to get essential items that you will not have to store in your room. R3 rents beach towels, goggle and snorkel sets, coolers, body boards, and more. Grand Opening on Wednesday, September 4 from 11:00 – 2:00 pm.
R3 owned and operated by Rachael Nelson, a junior from Rochester, New York, majoring in Computer Information Technology and minoring in Entrepreneurship. Rachael is also a NSU volleyball player. Rachael encourages you to take advantage of her daily or hourly pricing on all types of beach rental items so you do not need to find space to store things in your room. Have fun in the sun, however, slather on the sunscreen. Regular hours of operation are Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. R3 will operate in Fall 2019-Winter 2020.
Ravi’s Royal Tea
Ravi’s Royal Tea serves organic tea and non-GMO certified hot and iced tea for those who are not coffee drinkers and coffee drinkers who also enjoy a tea break. Enjoy a sweet treat with your tea crafted from the highest quality whole tea leaves, fruits, herbs and spices. Take a break and come to the Grand Opening on Wednesday, September 18 from
Ravi’s Royal Tea owned and operated by Ravi Patel, a junior from Jacksonville, Florida, a Dual Admit Dental student majoring in Biology and minoring in Entrepreneurship. Ravi invites you to tea at his Grand Opening on Wednesday, September 18 from 11:00 – 1:00 pm. Regular hours of operation are Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and Tuesday’s from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Additional Shark Cage Businesses
Each Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Scholars Program student opens an on-campus, student-run business in order to fulfill their scholarships. Each business aims to engage all members of the NSU community including students, faculty, and staff. Students went through specifically designed courses to aid them in getting their businesses started. From making Shark Pitches and Shark Funding Pitches to faculty members and entrepreneurs, students gained confidence in starting their on-campus businesses. These students are joining six returning Shark Cage student-run businesses from last year, Mako Me Fit (protein shakes), The Lemonade Stand, Shark MGT, Shark Market, Shark Vault, and Simple Servings as well as three Shark Cage businesses that opened last week, Mako Ice, Natural Bowl, and Shark Bait Candy Shop. Watch your messages because there are an additional five Shark Cage student-run businesses opening between September 19-20 . We invite you to ENGAGE with them and support their businesses.