Articles by: Amanda Starling

Rays fans welcomed back during Fan Fest

February 18, 2013 2:26 pm0 comments
Fans got to have their favorite player make a personal call to a friend or family member of their choice. Here, Rays player David Price dials his first number of the day.

Not even two steps inside the entrance to Tropicana Field, Tampa Bay Rays fans were greeted with “Welcome back!” Fans and employees piled into the stadium, returning to the old swing of things for Fan Fest 2013 on Feb. 16. “It’s so good to see you,” a security guard said, [...]

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G. Love chills downtown

February 4, 2013 11:43 am0 comments
G. Love chills downtown

A harmonica wailed through the open air, acting as an auxiliary Fountain of Youth. G. Love, returning to Jannus Live with guest cellist Special Sauce, turned middle-aged concertgoers into 16-year-olds Saturday night. Fusing blues, funk and a rap undertone, G. Love spat zingy melodies over long, drawn bass notes. Quick-paced [...]

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Entrepreneurship club hosts tournament of innovation

January 28, 2013 1:40 pm0 comments

Wildly named ideas like City Sleekers, Hedge Hugs, Mission Control and the Spunnel were among those presented at the Entrepreneurship Club’s Business Idea Pitch. On Jan. 22, students gathered in the University Student Center ballroom to compete in the tournament of innovation. “Our mission is to equip our members with [...]

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Local organizations awarded grants as part of campus project

April 17, 2012 10:27 am0 comments

For most undergraduates, writing papers is strictly academic. For students in the Lead, Learn and Serve program, they get the chance to see their words make change in the community. Students of the leadership program’s Composition II class drafted and aided nonprofit organizations in the grant reception process. The program [...]

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Students share car insurance tips

April 3, 2012 10:01 am0 comments

With the possibility of an accident in the USFSP garage or a fender bender in downtown St. Petersburg, auto insurance can be critical. The jargon can be difficult to understand and costs may be daunting, but USFSP students who have gone through the process have some tips to help solve [...]

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Bulls giving back with community event

March 21, 2012 11:44 am0 comments

Wanted: peanut butter, jelly and hard workers. Students that want to get involved in the community will have a chance to do so during “Bulls Giving Back” on Saturday, March 24. The event offers students a variety of opportunities to give back by taking part in a cleanup of Spa [...]

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Using the web to find a scholarship

10:30 am0 comments

With the right plan to find money for college, students may be able to upgrade meal options and even pocket some extra cash for the future. Scholarship search engines can help. Most ask a range of questions, from if you’ve ever worked at McDonald’s to what your parents’ work background [...]

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SEAS plans Earth friendly events

February 22, 2012 11:37 am0 comments

The Student Environmental Awareness Society is preparing to launch eco-friendly activities to celebrate the Earth. With spring just weeks away, the environmentally focused club has planned ahead for campus activities. SEAS focuses on promoting environmental awareness on campus as well as within the community. Club members try to share this [...]

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Dazed and amused: Three students host online radio show

February 14, 2012 10:54 am0 comments
Dazed and amused: Three students host online radio show

Five minutes before the show, the microphones are adjusted to each host’s height and tested in front of their seats. A minute before, a pair of black recording headphones are lifted from the table. With a quick signal from the sound tech and a last second shift of the chair, [...]

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Online mag has health insights for students

February 1, 2012 1:50 pm0 comments

For students with questions about landing a summer job, handling a stubborn roommate, or new ways to get fit, Student Health 101, an online publication distributed by the USFSP Health & Wellness Center, aims to have the answers. The publication is custom-made for individual universities by a group of college [...]

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