USF students now have the option to receive pass/fail grades instead of letter grades in their current courses. However, this was not the initial plan as it came from many circling petitions, one being from Lea Baddoura. In just two weeks, her petition received 7,040 signatures. When the university moved […]
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Campus Movie Fest award winner reflects on filmmaking experience
Having created two award-winning films for Campus Movie Fest (CMF), USF student Shelby Bachnik said she knows what it takes to participate in the fest’s launch on Wednesday. CMF tours participating colleges and universities in the U.S. teaching students how to create a five-minute film in one week. It is […]
Training more than a companion
If you think taking care of yourself in college is taxing enough, imagine adding a furry little companion to the mix. This is USF student Emily Watkins’ life — training with a soon-to-be medical alert dog, all while keeping up with a college schedule. Cosmos, the little German shepherd in […]
Rock climbing coach helps students find inner strength
Men and women sporting work out gear, chalk bags and climbing shoes are lost in their athletic concentration. Some stand in front of the rock climbing walls, puzzling together their climbing route, while others are already hanging multiple feet in the air from jugular rocks and overhanging structures. Almost everywhere, […]
The breakdancer with a helping hand
Breakdancing Club President Alex Makkinejad said he finds joy in teaching students on campus how to dance. However, he hopes to take his knowledge off campus to provide underprivileged youth the value of hard work and handstands. His vision is to eventually bring free breakdancing lessons to impoverished communities in […]