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RSS FeedWhen’s the last time you thought about how you think? Unless you’re a professional philosopher or have time to unplug from the cacophony of life for a few moments a day, the answer is probably never. But that could be a tremendous oversight. In human history, there are numerous instances of technologies emerging and changing
Eight years. Over $1.3 trillion. Almost 4,500 American soldiers dead. Between 102,417 and 1 million more Iraqis. All for one deposed dictator and zero weapons of mass destruction. On Friday, President Barack Obama announced that all troops will be withdrawn from Iraq by the year’s end, and “will definitely be home for the holidays.” The
Bye weeks are a tricky thing. If you don’t plan for them, you’re probably screwed. If you notice your opponents who don’t plan for them, you have the opportunity to take advantage of their foolishness. You’ll know which category you’re in soon. I’m a mixture of both. Originally I had it all figured out. Then
Gov. Rick Scott announced on Oct. 20 that biotech company IRX Therapeutics, Inc., would be moving from New York to St. Petersburg. He made the announcement in the USFSP Nelson Poynter Memorial Library. The relocation will bring 40 jobs to the area immediately, and 280 jobs in the next five years, with an average salary
Dr. Gary Litman, vice chairman of Pediatrics at USF Health, and distinguished university professor, spoke to a crowd about DNA with the lecture The Human Genome: 10 years and 247 Days Later. The first of five lectures celebrating the 10th anniversary of the human genome took place at the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library on Oct.
The Cincinnati Bearcats overcame a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter handing the USF Bulls their third straight Big East Conference loss, 37-34, during homecoming week. Bearcats quarterback Zach Collaros ran for the go-ahead 2-yard score with 12 seconds left to play. “It went all down to the wire,” said head coach Skip Holtz. “I
From painted shirts and plants to leather and sparkle, the fashion show on the 600 Block on Oct. 21 displayed almost every type of new look. Crowd-pleasing styles included everything from vintage, trendy sequins and sparkles to tribal feathers and fringe. The participating shops included Bijou’s Boutiqe, Eugenia Woods, Cozette’s Boutique, Misred Outfitters, The Trunk
Upcoming Halloween events on campus and around downtown St. Petersburg prove you can have as much fun celebrating the holiday as an adult. Costume contests, spooky ghost tours and Halloween-grams are just a few ways to celebrate the holiday in the area. Ghost Tours of Downtown Saint Petersburg Hooker Tea Co. & Café 300 Beach
For USFSP history professor Ray Arsenault, 2011 has had its ups and its major ups. He’s been on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” and not just any episode. Oprah did a 50th Anniversary special on the Freedom Riders as one of her final episodes. He flies to the White House on Oct. 23. His book “Freedom
The occupation of Wall Street continues for the fourth week, and protesters are building in numbers. Thousands hit the street in anger and frustration over a multitude of difficult issues the nation is facing. Most recently, protests have moved to the homes of some of New York’s wealthiest individuals. But who are these protesters and
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