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As the city of St. Petersburg anticipates the upcoming announcement of the winning Pier design, there is still time to visit the colorful inverted pyramid that has become a landmark attraction for locals and tourists alike. The current design was created by St. Petersburg architect William B. Harvard Sr., founder of Harvard Jolly Architecture, in
Between Bluffs is the kind of band whose music can’t be described with just one word. Eclectic. Folky. Rock ‘n’ roll. Country. The crowd at the band’s Nov. 18 Ale and the Witch gig appeared to be just as diverse as their sound. How would you describe your sound? “I try not to,” said lead
In Jan. 2012, USF St. Petersburg will be the first entire USF institution to go tobacco-free. The new campus-wide tobacco and smoking ban is a result of ongoing efforts by faculty and staff to create a healthier campus. Other Florida colleges have previously followed suit. In Nov. 2009, the USF Tampa College of Public Health
The 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
I can’t keep up with the Kardashians. Or Ashton and Demi’s tweets. Or that viral YouTube video of the baby who thinks a magazine is a broken iPad. Or the millions upon billions of tumbles, check-ins, podcasts, posts, RSS feeds, wikis, tags and updates. It’s all too much. Social media has me feeling like I
Construction on the Multipurpose Student Center eliminated six disabled parking spots in Parking Lot 1, the lot closest to the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library. However, plans are in place for three disabled parking spots in a new specialized parking area adjacent to the new student center. John Trecastelli, associate director of USFSP’s Facilities Planning &
V. 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
Construction on the new Multipurpose Student Center has brought about a tide of change to USF St. Petersburg. But for disabled persons seeking parking spots, there is a ripple effect. The parking lot with the closest proximity to campus—and the most available disabled parking spots—once occupied the area directly in front of the Nelson Poynter
Seated behind the desk of the Artworks storefront of Creative Clay is Hanna V. The Member Artist, and a Featured Artist at this year’s Folkfest, is all smiles and full of bubbly energy. One can’t help but notice her gentle enthusiasm and steady dedication to the arts. The St. Petersburg artist has been with Creative
In Jan. 2012, smokers will have to light up off-campus when a campus-wide smoking ban takes effect. But students and staff looking to slay the nicotine dragon can find support on campus. The outside agency AREA Health Education Center, in conjunction with USFSP, will offer a six-week smoking cessation program starting Oct. 10. “I’m sure
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