The band, Sick Hot, were put together by their eventual manager and are influenced by the sounds of groups like Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin. PHOTO COURTESY OF SICK HOT Sick Hot, a rock trio from Tampa that has boasted a “70s classic rock vibe” across several major venues like the […]

 SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE A student of the School of Theatre and Dance is here to challenge the assumptions most people make about ballet performances. What does a classical dancer look like? What do they wear and what attitude comes to mind when you think of a ballet performance?     […]

Rachel Parkman, a friend of the victim, has organized a GoFundMe page to help alleviate some of the financial ramifications that stem from the fire. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE Karina McAdams, a USF alumna who graduated in 2010 with a bachelor’s in mass communications, recently moved to Denmark in October […]

For Thong La, fitness and pursuing his goals has always been one of his passions. Having the opportunity to meet one of his idols was an added bonus. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE/THONG LA Working hard to reach his goals, especially in fitness, is something that Thong La, a recent USF […]

The wind speeds were so high that some of the bricks on the sides of buildings were blown off. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE/HISTORIC CITY OF BAINBRIDGE Broken trees, buildings and hearts. That was the scene when Hurricane Michael made landfall in Florida’s  panhandle as a category 4 storm on the […]

Vergaray’s art conveys some of the frustrations she feels when coping with diabetes. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE/DANIELA VERGARAY Daniela Vergaray, a sophomore, created an art portfolio based on her experience dealing with the hardships and triumphs that followed her diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes. Diagnosed at 10 years old, Vergaray […]

Members of USF’s African Student Association meet on the campus of King High School in Tampa to discuss life beyond their formative years. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE/FODAY JAWARD The USF African Student Association (ASA) has collaborated with C. Leon King High School (KHS) in Tampa to establish an affiliate program […]

Scott Tavlin hopes to use his energy to his advantage on the pursuit of his dream of becoming a radio personality. ORACLE PHOTO/CHAVELI GUZMAN On the radio station HOT 101.5’s Instagram stories or at their events, Scott Tavlin, nicknamed “Scotty the Body” by the station, is typically found performing a […]

Nandini Agarwal received the Golden Bull Award, USF's highest honor for students as a result of her academic and personal success. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE/ NANDINI AGARWAL  Nandini Agarwal’s journey to the top of her class in the Muma School of Business wasn’t a usual one. It began in India, […]