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Sunday, May 10, 2026

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In student body presidential debate, opponents reveal strengths and weaknesses

Over muffled chatter and clanging dishes in the University Student Center, student body presidential candidates Jimmy Richards and Mark Lombardi-Nelson voiced their campaign platforms before a politically divided student audience on Feb. 27. Among the debate’s big ticket items were Sodexo meal plan changes, the potential for Greek life on campus, the preservation of USF

Voting underway in contested SG election

The two candidates vying for the Student Government’s top spot are hoping to put an end to the contention and personal rivalries that have hampered the organization’s efforts over the past year. This week, students will decide between two competing visions for SG represented by James Scott, a current senator and former president, and Mark

Lombardi-Nelson and Lopez: ‘Real college experience’

Student Government should be at the center of campus culture, creating and fostering “college experiences,” said presidential candidate Mark Lombardi-Nelson. “One of our main priorities is providing a real college experience by getting more events out there, by supporting our clubs and making sure they’re successful,” Lombardi-Nelson said. If elected, Lombardi-Nelson said he will expand

News briefs: Waterfront costs, Rally in Tally, Arabic language and “Bull Raisers”

Prices of Waterfront services to faculty, staff and the public will increase as a result of rising costs, said Aquatic Programs Coordinator Teresa Przetocki. The new prices will reflect the market prices for similar services, increased costs by program suppliers and necessary facilities improvement. The Red Cross, for example, has raised its price for CPR

New form to jumpstart student involvement

Student Government is helping students cut through red tape with its new form templates, making club and event organization a little less daunting. “We wanted to make it easier for any student to make things happen on campus,” said Reuben Pressman, creative director for Student Government. “The right questions would be answered, everyone would have