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RSS FeedWorld Contraception Day might have come and gone on Sept. 26, but it’s never too late to think about sexual health. Between midterms, textbooks, parties and tuition costs, college students have enough to worry about. A baby or a painful disease in a private place can be too much to handle. Contraceptive use can prevent
No. 36. For USF St. Petersburg, the number marks a milestone. It is the number at which the school made its debut in the U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges report. The rankings are highly influential—a one-rank improvement on the list leads to a 0.9 percent increase in applications, one study showed. Millions
USF St. Petersburg is a university of commuters. Before Residence Hall One was built, all students lived off campus. People have always been coming and going—parking in the vast lots and city spaces on the street. Just before I became a student, RHO and a seven-level parking garage were built. The landscape of campus changed
What comes to mind when you hear the word beer? If you asked me this question a few years ago I would have probably responded with disgust. Over time, I developed a taste for beer and would have happily drink more than a few of the common lagers available at any local bar. Natural Light,
Sorry for the reminder, but— A college graduation brings forth many changes: a crisp cardstock diploma; freedom from stifling academia; a new job, for the lucky ones; and a duty to pay student loans. This is something repeated to students every semester, but figures released by the Department of Education last week seem to suggest
If Sony Playstation users were characters in a video game, they just lost another life. The video game company recently updated the terms of service for its online platform, Playstation Network, to include a clause that waives a user’s right to take Sony to court or participate in a class action lawsuit against the company.
In this computer-dominated era, it seems that humans treat other humans as computers. But unlike computers, humans have feelings and our time is precious. Daily interactions with one another have become more abrupt and our patience has worn thin. But can we really expect people to be like computers, and offer instant satisfaction? With family
Although the first game of the season is just one of many, it can cause you to second-guess those fantasy players you planned to start on Sunday. I’ve always been a big supporter of the “go with your gut” method, but sometimes it’s smart to reevaluate. Thursday’s season opener reminded us of one thing: big
One in four women in college will be sexually assaulted. One in eight will be raped. College campuses are supposed to be havens of academia and learning, but the statistics present a troubling reality. A freshman’s first year is the most likely time for him or her to be sexually assaulted. Only 5 percent of
The Arab Spring is the 21st Century’s defining moment thus far. Not even Sept. 11 will have as much of a global impact as the revolutions blanketing the Sahara. Thousands of protestors have died at the hands of unrelenting leaders. Dozens of governments are struggling to hold on against their citizenry. Imagine if 10 million
