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USF siblings row to raise funds for horse therapy farm

Siblings Shannon and Matt Casey began rowing as a form of exercise when they were in high school.

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Pro: Plight of Palestinians should not be overlooked

One cannot comprehend the meaning of a genocide until they are aware of what happened during Germany’s Holocaust. I specify the country to avoid confusion that seems to surround the term’s meaning.
Con: Palestinian ‘Nakba’ event misconstrues history

The Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) event on May 15 commemorated a day that Palestinians refer to as the “Nakba,” an Arabic word meaning “catastrophe.” The day prior marked the 65th anniversary of Israel’s declaration of independence.

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‘Into Darkness’ attracts more than Trekkies

“Trekkies” and “Trekkers” of all generations are in for a stellar experience in the sequel to director J.J. Abrams 2009 “Star Trek” with “Star Trek Into Darkness.”
Other Star Trek Must-Sees

Star Trek (2009) Star Trek is a highly entertaining movie with great visual effects and a compelling story for fans of the Star Trek franchise and people who are unfamiliar with the previous movies and series. Star Trek 2: Wrath of Khan (1982) This is a great movie to see for understanding of “Into Darkness.
Summer fashion trends that hit or miss

With summer here, the best way to enjoy the sunny weather is to take advantage of the latest summer fashion trends. Though the Florida heat can be exhausting, that doesn’t mean it should limit a wardrobe. These summer trends are easy to replicate, and anyone can flaunt these styles.

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Scott signs budget, restoring funding and vetoing tuition hike

Fla. Gov. Rick Scott signed into effect the 2013-14 fiscal year budget, restoring more than $45 million in cuts to the USF System’s base budget, though he vetoed the 3 percent tuition increase included by the state Legislature.
Scott to veto tuition hikes, asks for university support

Gov. Rick Scott will sign the $74.5 billion Florida budget into law Monday, according to the Associated Press, but will veto a 3 percent university tuition hike, despite the possible legal challenges it might pose to the authority of what universities can charge for tuition.
The AP reported that Scott’s veto message states that he worked to put himself though college, and students can graduate and be hired without “massive debt.”
USF siblings row to raise funds for horse therapy farm

Siblings Shannon and Matt Casey began rowing as a form of exercise when they were in high school.
USF student accused of killing girlfriend’s unborn child

A USF pre-medical science student is facing first-degree murder charges after tricking his girlfriend into taking pills that resulted in the death of her unborn child.
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Prominent leaders to leave USF

Karen Holbrook, senior vice president for Global Affairs and International Research and former senior vice president for Research and Innovation announced she will retire at the end of June.
UP receives bomb threat to Beta Hall

University Police (UP) received an anonymous bomb threat to Beta Hall at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

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Noriega: ‘It’s time to move on’

USF guard Shaun Noriega watched the majority of the 2012-13 basketball season from the bench due to a
fractured foot.
Bulls’ season ends going 2-1 against Rutgers

It was Senior Day for the USF baseball team Saturday at the USF stadium as it faced Rutgers in the final game of its three-game, regular season finale.
Softball season comes to an end with loss to Florida

Allowing just one hit to Florida on Sunday afternoon wasn’t enough for USF to make it out of Gainesville with its season alive.

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USF siblings row to raise funds for horse therapy farm

Photo of the Day

Opinion

Pro: Plight of Palestinians should not be overlooked

Con: Palestinian ‘Nakba’ event misconstrues history

Montage

‘Into Darkness’ attracts more than Trekkies

Other Star Trek Must-Sees

Summer fashion trends that hit or miss

Latest News

Scott signs budget, restoring funding and vetoing tuition hike

Scott to veto tuition hikes, asks for university support

USF siblings row to raise funds for horse therapy farm

USF student accused of killing girlfriend’s unborn child

Prominent leaders to leave USF

UP receives bomb threat to Beta Hall

Sports

Noriega: ‘It’s time to move on’

Bulls’ season ends going 2-1 against Rutgers

Softball season comes to an end with loss to Florida

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