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State university officials in Florida have been discussing the idea of charging students more for getting degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, though universities don’t have total power to set differentiated tuition rates depending on the programs. Gov. Rick Scott is pushing for more students in the state to graduate with these so-called STEM
News in brief USF St. Petersburg officially received a reaffirmation of its accreditation in December 2011. The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools gives the accreditation. SACS is a regionally recognized accrediting commission for educational institutions in the 11 southern U.S. states. SACS sent a team to USF St. Petersburg
Its entire history can be summarized with nicknames. First it was the railroad. Then it was electric. It became the municipal, the million-dollar and, finally, the upside-down pyramid. Now the City of St. Petersburg is now trying to decide what its iconic St. Petersburg Pier will become next—the Wave, the Lens, or the People’s Pier.
The Student Green Energy Fund (SGEF) is projected to accrue $116,000 this year. Students will be able to submit proposals to the committee, which is made up of students and faculty, to increase the university’s energy efficiency and fund renewable energy projects. The first committee meeting is this Wednesday, Jan. 11, and there are many
Ready to throw on your Bulls attire and get out to support the spring sports teams? Starting this week, there are quite a few home basketball games lined up this semester to keep fans involved. Men’s Basketball All games at the Tampa Bay Times Forum 401 Channelside Drive Tampa, Fla. 33602 Jan. 13, 7 p.m.,
That’s right, everyone. It’s time to prove to dad you’re not a fool. Getting back into the grind can be tough, especially after a month of binging on cookies, and… other things. Dust off your laptop, fire up Spotify and let these tunes get you in the mood for some good ol’ fashioned learning. I
Just in time for finals and breaks from holiday cheer, World of Beer opened its new downtown St. Petersburg location on Nov. 21. The up-and-coming franchise offers its standard 40 beers on draft and hundreds more available in bottles, and is open until 3 a.m. seven days a week. Specials run Monday through Thursday, and
It’s easy to think that something has gone horribly wrong when Brenda Lee belts the opening lines to “Jingle Bell Rock” right after “Monster Mash” stops spinning at midnight on Nov. 1. Every year, the Christmas season cannibalizes another week or two in October or November, and is met with cries and lamentations from the
Every Night O’Maddy’s Bar and Grille 5405 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport 33707 Pro: Seven nights a week Con: The drive Mondays Crowley’s 269 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 33701 Pro: The regular singers Con: Small venue Wednesdays Five Bucks 247 Central Ave. St., Petersburg 33701 Pro: Low-priced snacks Con: Bright lights Thursdays Hiro’s Tokyo Steakhouse and
Paige St. John didn’t give up. She spent three years of her life searching in the dark for a hidden behemoth. There were mornings when she crawled out of bed and went straight to her laptop. She snuck away moments while her father passed away, while her daughter turned 15 years old. Some nights she
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