Archives for October 2014
Public transportation gets a bad rep, but I think it’s time for students in particular to acknowledge the benefits of the buses — especially now that Bulls ride completely free with a flash of our college I.D., thanks to a partnership with the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA). Of course, the level of safety on
On Sunday afternoon, the Baltimore Ravens sideline must’ve said something in pre game similar to Ronald Reagan’s famous words in 1987, “Tear down this wall!”. The Ravens broke down the Bucs defensive wall in every aspect. The Ravens offense flew passed the Buccaneer’s defense in the air with ease, as quarterback Joe Flacco threw 4
Can technology help us do everything? It is hard to go a day without hearing someone say “hold on, let me Google it.” We have become so dependent on technology, and the younger generation is the worst offender. With Google and Youtube showing us tutorials on almost anything, is it too much? There are videos
At the age of 51, my dad decided to go back to school, joining me at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. Now 54, my dad has stunned me by achieving great things in a short amount of time. He finished his associate degree and is well into his bachelor’s degree for mass communications.
It started innocently enough. A female student invited a male student to her room in Residence Hall One to hang out and watch a television show on Netflix. After a few episodes, the couple began kissing. Then, according to university police, the 20-year-old man began pressing the woman for sex. As she protested, police said,
For the first time ever, USF St. Petersburg has its own student organization geared toward veterans. The organization, called the Student Veterans Organization, addresses what was seen as a critical need by veterans on campus. It adds to the programming throughout the USF system, which was ranked No. 4 nationwide for veterans by the Military
Juggling deadlines, exams, papers and their social lives can often cause students stress. The Wellness Center, partnering with their student-run counterpart organizations P.E.E.R.S. is working to provide a solution. The Wellness Room, located in the Wellness Center, allows students to check out of their busy lives for an hour of peace and quiet. Use of
California-based foster care agency Little People’s World made headlines last month after directors were caught embezzling more than $460,00. The agency is a non-profit funded by tax dollars. The news is a slap in the face to taxpayers, who shouldn’t have to give up their hard-earned dollars to fund a dishonest family’s vacation. But it
Albert Whitted is in danger of extinction once again. Mayor Rick Kriseman told the Tampa Bay Times that he doesn’t feel the airport is the best use of the waterfront land. The city of St. Petersburg is drafting a new Downtown Waterfront Master Plan, with adoption goal of July 1, 2015. Buildings along the southwestern
If you’re hungry and want a little something to drink, Disney’s Epcot has it covered. Now through Nov. 10, drive over to Orlando and enjoy the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World. Sample beers, wines, foods and desserts at each of the 36 stops along the World Showcase. Each stop represents
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