I am compelled to respond to The Oracle’s recently published commentary suggesting “USF’s climb in college rankings is nothing to celebrate.” As vice president for Student Success, I would be concerned if the rankings indicated that USF’s rapid ascent in the rankings had left “minority students in the dust.” Fortunately, […]
Opinion
USF’s climb in college rankings is nothing to celebrate
On Tuesday, the U.S. News and World Report released their updated college rankings for public colleges. Much to the satisfaction of the administration, USF was ranked No. 44 among public universities, placing it among the top 50 in the United States. While this development might seem like a cause for […]
Trump’s comments on Bahamian refugees are unacceptable
After Hurricane Dorian destroyed much of the Bahamas and killed an estimated 50 people as of Tuesday, many Bahamian refugees resorted to fleeing the island via ferry to the U.S. The refugees were shocked to find out that they were ordered to disembark if they did not have a […]
Another parking garage is not the answer
At the start of each semester, especially in the fall, USF students take to social media for a time-honored tradition: airing their grievances about parking. Anecdotes are abound of students and faculty searching for ten, fifteen or thirty minutes at a time for an open spot. USF students deserve a […]
Hurricanes are getting worse, here’s why
Once again we find ourselves in the thick of hurricane season preparing for another catastrophic storm that has the potential to devastate communities. We know the reason these storms are getting worse year after year. July 2019 was found to be the hottest month on record, according to CNN. We […]
The failed academic logo a year later: what went wrong?
During her fall address on Sept. 5, 2018, now-former USF president Judy Genshaft unveiled a new academic logo as the university entered a new era. “Do you love it?” Genshaft enthusiastically asked the crowd at the Marshall Student Center ballroom. She received a positive reaction then, but it became apparent […]
Life, liberty and the pursuit of firearms
On Aug. 16 a National Rifle Association lobbyist addressed Florida economists and defended gun manufacturers from a proposed assault weapons ban ballot measure. Former president of the NRA and current NRA lobbyist, Marion Hammer, argued that gun manufacturers are job creators and we would be driving economic progress out of […]
If you can help it, skip e-textbooks this semester
The United States faces a college affordability crisis, and nowhere is this problem more visible than in the cost of textbooks. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the price of college textbooks has increased 88 percent since 2006, adding up to roughly $1,200 per year on average. High costs […]
The same mistake cannot be made twice with the Epstein case
Jeffrey Epstein is once again facing charges. This time, he needs to be held to the same standard as everyone else. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE Jeffrey Epstein is known as a well-connected hedge-fund manager with ties to some of the most powerful people in the world. He is also a […]
Au revoir, Rays. Take your embarrassing leadership with you.
The Rays principal owner gave a proposal with what seemed to be little thought and even less preparation. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE The idea of the Tampa Bay Rays splitting their season with Montreal has been topped in stupidity only by one thing — the person pitching it, Rays principal owner […]
