Archives for November 2015
One month ago, I wrote an article on the comeback of vinyl records. I knew nothing of the format. The seemingly departed method of music delivery was of no interest to me. Then, something terrible happened. In the last 30 days, I have spent $347.62 on records and record-related items. An Audio Technica turntable,
For the seventh year, Sanding Ovations has brought world-class sand sculptors to Treasure Island’s Master Cup Sand Sculpting Competition. From Nov. 18 to 22, ten artists created sculptures using just sand and water. The sculptures will remain on the beach until January and are illuminated at night to accentuate and showcase each piece. Susanne Ruseler from
USF football finished its 2015 regular season with a 44-3 drubbing of the University of Central Florida Knights on Thursday night in Orlando. UCF briefly entertained the idea of an upset with an opening drive that ended in a field goal and secured a 3-0 lead. However, our offense responded emphatically with a commanding
Who would Jesus vote for? Over the last four decades, Christian conservatives have overwhelmingly supported the Republican Party. But next year, when Evangelical voters make their way to the polls to help decide the future of this nation, I urge them to ponder, “What would Jesus do?” There’s one candidate who seems to epitomize the
Student participates in National Novel Writing Month, an international event that challenges writers to create a 50,000-word story during November. For USF St. Petersburg senior Denia Angelino, writing a novel is more than just a hobby to cram in between psychology classes and her shift at California Pizza Kitchen. Instead, it is a passion she
Distinguished women discuss the impact of the 1972 federal law barring discrimination based on sex. According to justice.gov, Title IX is a “comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity” and the primary goal is to “avoid the use of federal money to
The campus organization pairs student mentors and special diploma high school graduates to create a true college experience. Most students on campus have never heard of Project 10 STING RAY, a program that allows students who graduated high school with a special degree diploma to experience college life. The long interview and
Journalist Justine Griffin reports her first-hand experience with egg donation. Justine Griffin has short, unpainted nails tipping the ends of her gesturing hands. Her blonde hair, tall stature and deep, yet feminine voice lends strongly to the impression that she could be a stand-in for Scarlett Johansson. She’s easy on the eyes and can
Tuesday, Dec. 1 Winter Room Decorating Contest Dec. 1 – 3 Student Government and the Resident Hall Association partnered to host a room-decorating contest open to USFSP students living both on and off campus. Up to five photos can be submitted to housing@usfsp.edu – include your name, phone number and whether you live on or
After giving thanks, people crowd stores to take advantage of Black Friday sales The turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce are still on the dinner table, but lines are already wrapped around retail stores across America. Folks are getting a head start on holiday shopping deals in lieu of after-dinner conversation. Stores used to open
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