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High achieving students share findings at first research colloquium

USF St. Petersburg psychology student William Nicks can tell you what you’re thinking about by studying blood flow in your brain. Anthropology student Elizabeth Southard spent the last two summers studying the social structure of the Gamo people in Ethiopia. Both students presented their studies at the Student Research Colloquium on Sept. 18 in the

Review: ‘Spring Breakers’ isn’t a movie

“Spring Breakers” isn’t a movie; it’s a colorful mind-numbing experience. Director Harmony Korine (“Kids”, “Trash Humpers”) brings audiences into his depraved re-imagination of St. Petersburg for the next 90 minutes. After a lengthy opening party montage set to Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites”, the movie cuts to stars Selena Gomez (“Hotel Transylvania”), Vanessa Hudgens

All aboard the bloodmobile

“I don’t like needles” or “I’m afraid to give blood” are two of the most common reasons people do not donate blood, according to the American Red Cross. OneBlood Inc., which brings bloodmobiles to campus every month, gives students a chance to overcome their fears while donating to a valuable cause. The next chance to

Review: ‘Side Effects’ is first great film of 2013

An effective plot, great acting and smooth direction help Steven Soderbergh deliver the first great film of 2013 with “Side Effects.” Commercials advertising new prescription drugs often spend more time detailing side effects than benefits — often to the point of unintentional hilarity. “Side Effects” is about that concept, except it’s not all that funny

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