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Monday, May 11, 2026

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Chancellor shares the importance of language

When Regional Chancellor Sophia Wisniewska immigrated from Poland to America at 10 years old, she didn’t know a word of English. She instantly realized the importance of language. Wisniewska appeared at the Dali Museum on Sept. 25 for a segment of Our Town. The monthly conversation series hosted by Dr. Carol Mickett creates a space

Opinion: Juggling work and school

This age-old question still doesn’t have a clear answer. What is more important? Should we do our homework, or should we go to work to make the gas money to turn in that homework? It seems that college wasn’t designed to have us go to five classes a week and work 40 hours. What about

Pool to reopen in the spring

Swimmers can expect to dive back into USF St. Petersburg’s Waterfront pool early next year. After meeting with engineers over the summer and weighing the cost-to-benefit of each possible solution, the university has decided to repair the pool and reopen it next spring, according to USFSP Regional Vice Chancellor for Administrative and Financial Services Joseph

Club cleans up, cares for beach

Trash in Bayboro Harbor has caught the attention of students, who posted pictures of it on the USF St. Petersburg student-run Facebook forum this week. But it’s been on the mind of the Student Environmental Awareness Society for longer. SEAS is seeking a miniature grant from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program to fund a restoration

Student government seeks club management

New clubs on campus may soon need approval from student government rather than the Office of Leadership, Development & Programming. This is at least an idea proposed in a bill, sponsored by Sen. Angela Wilson. If passed, the bill, titled “A Better Purpose,” will put SG in charge of approving clubs and organizations. The bill

Parking options frustrate students

As the attendance of morning classes at USF St. Petersburg increases, desirable parking spots rapidly decline, which forces some commuter students to seek parking around campus. As some students rush to the top floor of the USFSP garage, which is reserved for on-campus residents, the stress of finding a spot leaves students settling for city

New course prepares freshmen

A new freshman experience course has been introduced with the intent of getting students off on the right foot. The course, called University Success, covers the topics of university culture, campus resources, academic advising, career exploration, time management, financial literacy, health and wellness, diversity, university policies and procedures, and study skills. All of the assignments

Student body president going to trial

Fifteen of the 17 charges made against Student Body President Cody Boyer are going to trial. The senate impeachment committee, including senators Nicholas Patides, Angela Wilson and Carly Chaput, reviewed the charges and decided if the charges could be tried. The committee did not investigate the charges to see if they were true or false,

Coquina lounge remains closed

The Coquina Club, a student lounge, sits dormant on the east side of campus. Since the end of the spring term, its doors have been locked to students. The Coquina Club was previously home to the Sodexo-run World of Wings Cafe, also known as the WOW Cafe. It was also a student lounge fitted with

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