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There is a fear even greater than death. It’s the fear of public speaking, said Samantha Catterton, vice president of public relations for Bulls Out Loud, a club that seeks to lessen the fear of public speaking. To help combat this fear, the club focuses on building confidence by helping students organize their thoughts, and
Holiday season is fast approaching and though Florida isn’t likely to see a white winter, we still have our traditions. Zach Mills, 21, still celebrates Christmas like he did as a child. “My mom is very festive. If you say Santa isn’t real, no presents for you,” said Mills. They go to Jim’s Wisconsin Trees
Take a taste. If the blast of weekly winter chills, incessant ringing of Salvation Army Bells, screaming shoppers jousting for Princess Elsa dolls, and tree-scented candles don’t set the seasonal mood, perhaps our picks for beers will lighten it. The Drop Dead “Gourd”-eous Pumpkin Ale The brown ale from St. Petersburg Brew surprised with rich,
Fall 2014. It’s a been a big semester for USF St. Petersburg. The university made headlines at major local media outlets when it announced the strategic plan–which included the goal of increasing student enrollment from 4,700 to 10,000 students by 2024. With the plan has come a host of exciting news, from discussions about new
“Unique,” “engaged,” “inviting,” “ home.” Those were just a few of the words used to describe USF St. Petersburg last month at the initial campus conversation about the Strategic Plan. About 35 students, staff and faculty gathered for the first of six casual conversations to discuss the USFSP Strategic Plan, a master blueprint for the
More land. More contributions from area entrepreneurs. But with the rapidly growing potential for USF St. Petersburg, little will accelerate a reputation for the school like building partnerships with organizations like the Poynter Institute. USF has made connections in recent years. The USF Marine Institute has been awarded grants for researching the Gulf Oil Spill
Loads of money. Scathing, half-true political advertisements. Experience as a state senator. These are the things Judithanne McLauchlan, USF St. Petersburg political science professor, was up against in her run for the Florida District 22 senate seat. She took the challenge and ran against Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes, who ran unopposed during the last election
Promoting feminism. Empowering women. Eliminating gender roles. These are the goals of the Women’s Empowerment Club, a new club at USF St. Petersburg. Sophomore and club president Katie Wagner said the club was vice president Kristina Sonstroem’s and her “brainchild.” “We were passionate about feminism and wanted to bring that passion to campus,” Wagner said.
It’s the time of year when we all become extremely grateful. No, we’re not talking about Thanksgiving. We’re talking about No-Shave November. That time of year when the gentlemen in our lives decide to grow a little scruff on their chins (and hopefully nowhere else). OK, maybe we’re not all grateful. For those of you
Undoubtedly, there is a local feel to The Burg. Owner Bill Georgiou can be seen welcoming old and new customers, making people feel at home. The Burg is a small local bar at 1752 Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg which offers a variety of craft beers, a unique blend of Greek and bar food,
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