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RSS FeedThe possibility of school shootings, like those at Columbine High School in Colorado 1999 and Virginia Tech in 2007, have lead to more awareness of how vulnerable schools can be to sudden unforeseen acts of violence. On Nov. 14, University Police Chief Rene Chenevert presented the video “Shots Fired on Campus.” The purpose of the
Featured photo: USFSP students Sky Plunkett (L) and Kevin Jacques (R) kicked off open mic night on Nov. 16 at 9 p.m. in Davis Hall. Photos by Daniel Mutter
By: Keeley Sheehan and Taylor Gaudens After an initial estimate ranging from $240 to $480, USF St. Petersburg officials estimated it would cost $552 to complete a public records request for documents about Residence Hall One. The request was submitted following a Saturday, Oct. 1 room check between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. performed by
It’s beginning to look a lot like winter here in sunny Florida. But just how do you celebrate the season in a state where most cities scarcely dip below 50 degrees? Easy—you manufacture it. About a month ago, I went to the local mall to buy a few pairs of new shorts. I thought I
“Transparency in government” is a phrase tossed around on the campaign trail and at meet-the-elected official pancake breakfasts, but once in power, former proponents of openness lose their taste for it. When you read an article about a declaration of public policy and the quote is attributed to a “high ranking official” or “top presidential
Life offers lessons almost everywhere you turn, if you have the grace to accept them. Last week’s headlines were dominated by the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal and the madness that unraveled on the streets surrounding Pennsylvania State University and in the minds of those involved. Sandusky, a former Penn State football assistant coach,
USF snapped a four-game losing streak and won its first Big East conference game against Syracuse 37-17 on Nov. 11 at the Carrier Dome. Bulls quarterback B.J. Daniels accounted for 371 of the 490 total yards completing 23 of 24 passes for 254 yards, ran for 117 yards and a touchdown. Running back Darrell Scott
The Nov. 14 Monday Funday benefit concert with Mighty Mongo, Farewell Fighter, and Dinner And A Suit will be on campus at the Coquina Club and runs from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. The concert will raise money for the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society. Empty soda cans will be collected at the concert, and will later
Upcoming Events: Wednesday, Nov. 16 Open Mic Night with Six Appeal Davis Hall 9 p.m. to midnight Hosted by the Harborside Activities Board. Students interested in performing should email Alaura Marriott at amarriott@mail.usf.edu Thursday, Nov. 17 Gazelle Lab Dem Day Mahaffey Theater Free admission Doors open at 9 a.m. Student pitches being at 1 p.m.
The Penn State scandal is a terrible real-life illustration of the point I tried to make in last week’s column: off-field drama can impact on-field playing. I don’t know if it will affect NFL players, but it clearly was a presence in the Nebraska-Penn State game on Saturday afternoon. Prior to the game, both teams
