Attrition leads to battle of the backs
In USF’s 27-3 International Bowl win against Northern Illinois in January, former USF running back Mike Ford rushed for 207 yards and looked primed to...
Freshmen walk-ons turning heads
As USF coach Skip Holtz sorts out his plans to play certain freshman this season, two names stand out. Expect freshman quarterback Bobby Eveld and...
Gunmen rob student
A group of men robbed a female USF student at gunpoint just off campus early Tuesday morning. University Police (UP) spokeswoman Lt. Meg Ross sent...
Mexico captures reported drug lord The Barbie
MEXICO CITY – A Texas-born fugitive known as “the Barbie” grinned Tuesday as police paraded him in handcuffs and described his alleged life of luxury...
Musing on music
Among USF’s recent construction projects is the new School of Music building – and as it nears its slated spring completion, music faculty are considering...
Obamas plan for Iraq, Afghanistan on target
President Barack Obama addressed the nation from the Oval Office on Tuesday night for the second time in his nearly two- year presidency. He used...
Obama: US combat in Iraq over
WASHINGTON – Claiming no victory, President Barack Obama formally ended the U.S. combat role in Iraq after seven long years of bloodshed, declaring firmly Tuesday...
Orlando band finds a home in Tampa
Pop-rock band Amely continued its national tour at the Ybor Orpheum on Sunday to an eager crowd. Lead singer Petie Pizarro said, “Tampa gave us...
Police investigation into suspended fraternity continues
The Tampa Police Department (TPD) is continuing its investigation of a hazing incident involving the Omega Psi Phi fraternity chapter at USF. Police are still...
SG confirms members of ASRC
The USF Student Government (SG) senate met Tuesday night to confirm members to the A&S Recommendation Committee (ASRC), which handles more than $11 million in...