The rush of the semester is catching up to many students, and without a spring break in sight, some, including freshman chemistry major Brandon Sauval, are desperate to find the motivation to keep going while avoiding a burnout. “I’m feeling extremely mentally and physically drained. At first, the workload didn’t […]
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Students divided on full return to in-person instruction in the fall
When Michelle Velez, a freshman majoring in marketing, heard the news that fall courses would be in person and mimic “pre-COVID-19” operations, she felt uncomfortable. She said going back to normal campus activities felt like an unnecessary risk for her. For her, returning to normalcy feels rushed and the only […]
UndocUnited hosting Dream Week to raise awareness about undocumented students
For the first time since 2018, UndocUnited has put the “Dreamers” in the spotlight by creating a week that celebrates their stories and a scholarship that supports their success. UndocUnited, an organization focused on creating an inclusive and supportive environment for undocumented students, is hosting Dream Week, which includes a […]
Graduates’ names to be read at spring in-person graduation ceremonies after backlash
After overwhelming dissent, USF President Steven Currall announced Wednesday afternoon that graduates will be able to stand and have their names read aloud during the in-person spring commencement ceremonies. The change, made two days after the university announced plans to hold in-person graduation ceremonies at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, […]
Students disappointed at lack of name announcements during in-person graduation
In a year full of uncertainties, the moment senior Stephanie Peak heard the news that COVID-19 would not prevent her from having an in-person graduation ceremony, she heaved a sigh of relief that her four years of work would ultimately be recognized beyond her computer screen. Peak’s journey toward becoming […]
New rent-free hotspots provide internet access for up to 20 Tampa campus students
As students continue to rely on their electronic devices to attend classes, clubs and other school-related activities, Student Government (SG) has launched a partnership with T-Mobile to combat technological disparities by providing students with free portable hotspots. Each of the 20 hotspots were made available for use at the Tampa […]
College of Nursing launches program to support frontline nurses coping with pandemic effects
Kerie Seelenbrandt, an emergency room nurse at Kent Hospital in Rhode Island, didn’t have much time to prepare herself, both physically and emotionally, to fight the coronavirus on the front lines when the pandemic first hit last year. She felt that no health practitioner was fully ready to handle the […]
Antoni Porowski to cook with students during virtual Q&A
It’s time to get cooking with “Queer Eye” star Antoni Porowski as he joins the Sarasota-Manatee Campus Activities Board (CAB) Tuesday for a night of culinary Q&A. The event will be held on Zoom March 2 at 7 p.m. Porowski will answer questions that audience members submitted when they signed […]
USF alum remembered through nursing scholarship
Miguel Martinez Jr.’s, 27, goal in life was to help others. He raised his siblings, cared for his friends and became a nurse to serve as a career. When he passed away from COVID-19 in July, his friends and family knew that establishing a scholarship in his honor would be […]
Coding from afar: Hackabull virtually reaches new participants
Many USF events are having trouble transitioning online, but Hackabull participants from all over the world feel right at home on their computers as they work to create projects exhibiting their skill with code in 24 hours. Hackabull is a competition based at USF where people with various levels of […]