Blackboard fixed after power outage
USF’s online database, Blackboard, was restored at 4:30 a.m. Monday. A transformer glitch left most of the campus without power Sunday afternoon, and the backup...
Campus emergency alerts ‘effective’ despite confusion
The alerts came suddenly Monday afternoon. First, a siren echoed throughout USF’s campus around 1:46 p.m.: “Armed intruder on campus. Stay inside. Lock doors.” Minutes...
Connecting with ‘Koofers’
A new Web site, koofers.com, is taking “borrowing notes” to another level. The site offers past exams and class notes, among other networking services. The...
Emergency response system worked as it should
The campus response Monday to reported threats and suspicious activity is an example of how emergency situations should be handled. USF’s emergency alert system notified...
High ropes course: a whole new experience
USF’s Riverfront Park on Fletcher Avenue held its first Ropes Course Open House of the semester Saturday morning, offering its high ropes course to the...
Lame duck PSC member resigns early
TALLAHASSEE – One of two Public Service Commission members whom Gov. Charlie Crist has refused to reappoint resigned Monday so her successor can take office...
Pollution limits to be set on government buildings
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is putting the federal government on a greenhouse-gas diet. In an executive order signed Monday, Obama directed all agencies to...
Questions linger after suspect arrested
Police are investigating to see if an arrested suspect is in fact the individual behind a gun and bomb scare at USF on Monday. USF...
Suicide bomber kills 5 at UN office in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – A suicide bomber disguised as a security officer struck the lobby of the U.N. food agency’s Pakistan headquarters Monday, killing five people one...
Syracuse win sets stage for Cincinnati game
USF’s matchup against Cincinnati won’t lack any hype, with the teams ranked in both major polls and a Thursday ESPN broadcast. No. 23 USF, coming...