On March 30, USF Parking and Transportation Services (PATS) announced that it would not be giving refunds to students who had purchased permits for on-campus parking. PATS said it would no longer honor these requests due to the “future financial impact of the COVID-19” and so it could continue “maintaining […]

During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Americans should be able to find comfort in the knowledge that their government is working to return their country to normalcy. On March 27, President Donald Trump signed into law a $2 trillion stimulus package to help stop the bleeding of the American economy.   Whether […]

On Wednesday afternoon, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) enacted a stay-at-home order throughout the state after weeks of reluctance to do so.  It became the 31st state to issue such an order after many parts of Florida, including Hillsborough County, had already done so. Despite taking this crucial step to […]

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has done much to upset the lives of Americans over the past couple weeks, and it does not seem like it will be letting up any time soon.  The impact on the ordinary citizen should not be understated during this crisis, and steps need to be […]

News outlets and health officials have been acknowledging anxieties formed due to current self-isolation, but haven’t considered those who are already diagnosed with mental illness. Not enough is being done to ensure the mental stability of those predisposed to anxiety attacks and depression.  People with a diagnosed anxiety disorder or […]

Tampa is one of the biggest tourist spots in Florida as well as a popular summer destination for those from out of state. However, during times like these, we see how fragile an economy based on tourism really is. This is why Tampa should rely less on tourism for its […]

We find ourselves in unprecedented times. During the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the first and foremost concern is the protection of human lives. Social distancing and increased precautions should be the focus of all students. Looming in the back of the minds of many upcoming graduates, however, is the prospect of […]

Rent is an issue that’s often on the minds of many off-campus students. Although most apartments around USF are labeled as “student housing,” they are far from cheap, going for an average of $800 to $1,000 per month if you include utilities and bills. Typically, students work full time, part […]

On March 23, Hillsborough County’s Emergency Policy Group met to discuss the possibility of issuing a stay-at-home order to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19). Tampa Mayor Jane Castor spearheaded the effort to convince the group to issue such an order, but was defeated 6-2 on a nearly party-line vote, with opponents […]

America is now facing the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak head-on, and Florida is no exception. The number of confirmed cases in the Sunshine State crested 1,000 on Sunday, adding to a total of over 30,000 in the U.S. overall.  The pandemic has also sent shock waves through the global economy, putting […]