USF Health professionals debunk COVID-19 myths
From claims about how heat can kill the coronavirus (COVID-19) to nonchalantly social distancing with friends, there is a substantial amount of misinformation floating around. ...
Partisanship stifles Congress’ response to COVID-19
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has done much to upset the lives of Americans over the past couple weeks, and it does not seem like it...
Social distancing could worsen mental illness among students
News outlets and health officials have been acknowledging anxieties formed due to current self-isolation, but haven’t considered those who are already diagnosed with mental illness....
NCAA grants additional year of eligibility for spring athletes
The NCAA Division I Council voted Monday to allow an additional year of eligibility for student-athletes competing in spring sports who had their season cut...
Constricted by COVID-19: College of Nursing
This story is a part of a continuing series that highlights the changes deans and professors had to make in order to successfully transition from...
Housing and Residential Education aims to keep students connected despite being miles apart
When students left for spring break, most didn’t expect that it would be the last time they would see their roommates or even their hallmates....
COVID-19 shows the dangers of a tourism-based economy
Tampa is one of the biggest tourist spots in Florida as well as a popular summer destination for those from out of state. However, during...
Spring graduates face an uncertain financial future
We find ourselves in unprecedented times. During the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the first and foremost concern is the protection of human lives. Social distancing and...
Florida should freeze rent during coronavirus pandemic
Rent is an issue that’s often on the minds of many off-campus students. Although most apartments around USF are labeled as “student housing,” they are...
Oracle Sports Social Distancing Podcast Week 1
In The Oracle Sports team’s first ever remote video podcast, Brian and Nolan discuss the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, why it was necessary to shut down...