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RSS FeedV. Mark Durand has always been intrigued with human behavior. “That’s why I got into psychology,” Durand said. “I like to try to understand behavior. Whether it’s at the supermarket, the mall, the movie theater or on television, I am always fascinated.” The USFSP psychology professor’s latest book, “Optimistic Parenting,” was written as a result
Marking the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, La Casa Hispana, USFSP’s Spanish club, co-hosted its first event for the new society, culture and language department. The event, which took place at the Campus Grind, offered homemade Hispanic food, a few words by professors and fellowship among club members. The documentary “Breaking the Maya Code” was
With the lag in the current job market, the USFSP Career Center offers students ways to explore employment options before graduating. “The beginning of senior year is when the job search process really kicks in,” said Barbra Higel, assistant director of the Career Center. “Communicate to your network about your career interests so they can
Edwin Black, a Washington D.C. based author and journalist, will speak Oct. 19 on oil dependency and the history of oil as a commodity. Black’s work has been published in The Washington Post, The L.A. Times and The Huffington Post. His latest book, “British Petroleum and the Redline Agreement,” came out this year and discusses
USFSP is now in voting season with the upcoming midterm elections for Student Government. Students that have sought to be involved in representing the USFSP student body submitted their campaign paperwork on Oct. 14. Positions to be filled include 20 Senate seats, as well as positions in the executive branch and a judicial seat. Voting
We’re almost halfway through the fantasy season and I’m guessing your team’s weak links are becoming more apparent. Although there is always the option of picking up a free agent, it’s likely you will have to trade for a player who can really make an impact. When it comes to trades, I’ve always been a
Boobies, ta-tas, cans and bonkers, gazongas, hooters, melons and knockers. It doesn’t matter what you call them, as long as you donate to an organization that actually uses your money to fight breast cancer. Keep A Breast’s “I Love Boobies!” campaign and the Save the Ta-Tas Foundation have gotten significant press for the unconventional methods
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn wants students to stay in the area after they graduate. He wants to stop the “brain drain” and see the city compete with Austin, Texas and Raleigh-Durham, N.C. in terms of educated minds. The city can be hip and progressive, he said, and USF students should stick around after graduating to
I’m 24 years old and I just bought my first car. Well, I half-bought a car, anyway. The significant other bought the other half. He’s generously designated the passenger side as mine. I have a love-hate relationship with ground transportation. The morning after prom, I rolled out of bed, terrible up-do still intact, and took
During a recent interview in Daytona Beach, Fla., Gov. Rick Scott made it clear to students studying anthropology or those planning to study it that they weren’t going to bring any jobs to the state. “How many more jobs do you think there are for anthropology in the state? Do you want to use your
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