Posts by: Amanda Pretulac
Holiday music arrived early this year. The festive music is charming—just the sort of thing to ease us into the seasonal spirit. But some songs may cause road rage rather than car sing-a-longs. Here is a list of the five songs that could vie for most annoying holiday tune—sure to have you reaching for earplugs
Make someone else’s holidays a littler brighter this season by donating or volunteering to a worthy cause. If you’re not sure where to begin, here are a few simple ideas to get you started. Donate to a food drive. During the holidays, many grocery stores like Publix offer the option to purchase a bag of
Many of the father-daughter moments between my dad and I remind me of a National Lampoon movie—things almost always go awry. When I was six, my dad and I decided to try to fly a kite. While standing out in a field in our neighborhood, I anxiously wanted the kite to go higher and my
This Thanksgiving, skip the football and take your loved ones out to see a movie instead. Several movie releases are kicking off the holiday season on Nov. 23. Get lost in a mystery “Hugo,” the perfect film for all ages. The film is based on the book “The Invention of Hugo Cabret” by Brian Selznick.
In spring 2012 students will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with presidential campaigns by registering for The Road to the White House course, POS 3931, taught by Professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan. The class will offer more than traditional lessons from a textbook. “This is a course about the history and politics of presidential
My mom and I were eagerly awaiting the royal wedding of England’s Prince William and Kate Middleton. The 4 a.m. viewing called for an exceptionally special cake. I turned to food blogs for help and came across a cake idea on “Cupcakes and Cashmere.” The cake was made up of the essentials: chocolate cake mix,
Upcoming Halloween events on campus and around downtown St. Petersburg prove you can have as much fun celebrating the holiday as an adult. Costume contests, spooky ghost tours and Halloween-grams are just a few ways to celebrate the holiday in the area. Ghost Tours of Downtown Saint Petersburg Hooker Tea Co. & Café 300 Beach
With the lag in the current job market, the USFSP Career Center offers students ways to explore employment options before graduating. “The beginning of senior year is when the job search process really kicks in,” said Barbra Higel, assistant director of the Career Center. “Communicate to your network about your career interests so they can
St. Petersburg Preservation presents October Music and Movies at Straub Park on Thursday nights throughout the month of October. The free event gives residents of the area a change of pace from their normal day-to-day activities with local music starting at 6 p.m. followed by a classic film under the stars. “I think it’s wonderful
I have vivid memories of my high school Spanish class. I was studying the key terms in class one day, when all of a sudden I heard a spitting noise. Confused, I glanced over to see my classmate spitting dip into his empty water bottle. Beyond disgusted, I look to my teacher for a response.
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