It’s about 40 days till the November elections, and the discourse is becoming increasingly dirty. Last Friday, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) released an “internal audit” of its finances, implicating Republican Gov. Charlie Crist, who switched to an independent in the middle of his U.S. Senate race, and disgraced […]

Living away from family, studying hard and partying even harder may place eating healthy and exercising regularly low on some students’ list of priorities. However, it is wise to consider the ramifications of eating everything except fruits and veggies. A report released by the Trust for America’s Health found that […]

In January, a conservative Supreme Court ruled that corporations – which are artificially created persons that can purchase property and hold assets, but not die – also have political rights, reversing a 100-year ban on “electioneering communication.” President Barack Obama rightly addressed the topic in his weekly radio address Saturday, […]

Several questionable confirmations for Student Government (SG) positions shed light on SG’s lack of foresight and ability to prevent the potential abuse of the appointment system. However, the SG Senate acted responsibly by passing a new hiring procedure statute on Tuesday that affects all student-held positions within SG, except for […]

When 17 attorneys general from across the U.S. wrote an open letter accusing the online classifieds website craigslist.com of advertising for prostitution and child trafficking last month, it brought the issue to the forefront for media outlets. Investigative reports by CNN, testimonies and reviews from craiglists.com users and past news […]

Investments in the agricultural industry and technology are essential to avert the impending food crisis. Deadly riots over the surge in food prices have been seen in Mozambique over the past few weeks, and anger is on the rise in other parts of the developing world, as many agriculture producers […]

On Tuesday, the saga involving former USF football coach Jim Leavitt’s firing from the University took a sudden, unexpected and sad turn. Leavitt’s attorneys filed a new motion in his wrongful termination suit against the University that brings forward questionable accusations that have no relevance to the actual event that […]

With advancements in technology undeniably affecting society, it seems necessary to ask if Americans are too quick to accept every new option that comes their way. Print – in news and literary form – has become highly digitized and has solidified its standing in American culture in recent years. Now, […]

Although it’s a common and thrilling beach activity, parasailing lacks the necessary oversight and regulation that could have prevented a recent tragic accident. Parasailers are attached to a boat with a cable and ride above the water as a parachute keeps them in flight. In a sight typical of Labor […]

Incoming students who have never had to budget money may not realize that it takes time, diligence and the ability to make good financial decisions to keep one’s finances solvent. Budgeting should be a priority before the money is gone without a trace. Try not to follow in the footsteps […]