‘Slumdog Millionaire’ explores important global issues
I have a natural and somewhat inexplicable affinity for all things having to do with India. I’ve also liked British director Danny Boyle ever since...
Men’s Basketball GAME TIME
If one thing has changed since South Florida met Louisville in a 71-57 loss Jan. 7, it’s freshman Augustus Gilchrist’s performance. Gilchrist, who was named...
Super Bowl media day hits Tampa Bay
I stood outside of Raymond James Stadium on Tuesday morning with an NFL credential around my neck, half asleep and half trying to prepare myself...
Federal digital converter box program a failure
Analog television broadcasting was expected to end next month, but a Senate vote Monday extended it until June 12. The decision was based primarily on...
Recession prompts students to get thrifty
While many businesses struggle during hard economic times, others, such as thrift stores, have experienced increased sales partly because of the nation’s weakening economy. Many...
Free beer runs dry at Busch
Busch Gardens’ Anheuser-Busch Hospitality Center served its last free sample of beer Sunday, with the nine remaining Anheuser-Busch theme parks to follow suit in the...
Traffic fines increase to counter state debt
Legislation has been proposed to increase civil traffic penalty fines in the face of Florida’s $2.3 billion debt. Increased fines would apply to traffic citations...
Heath dismisses Mercer from team
Junior guard Mike Mercer has been dismissed from the South Florida basketball team, coach Stan Heath announced Monday. Mercer and teammate Anthony Crater were arrested...
Brain study impacts GLBT community
Significant similarities exist in the brains of gay men and straight women, and those of lesbians and straight men, according to a 2008 study. Researchers...
Race not a good indicator of social equity
If the yardstick for determining the social opportunities of a group is having one of its members elected as president, an innumerable amount of groups...