Internships are often stepping stones into a college student’s future career. While they are a great tool, the problem arises when interns are not compensated for their time and work. Interns deserve to be paid and not doing so is exploitative and unethical. An unpaid internship must pass the “primary […]
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EDITORIAL: USF’s presidential search is biased in Law’s favor
The university’s search for its eighth president resembles more of a reelection campaign for Interim President Rhea Law, giving opposition retired U.S. Army Lt. General Jeffrey Talley an inherent disadvantage. The search feels as if it is being conducted for show and to make the university look like it is […]
OPINION: USF tackles gender performance gap in fresh way
USF’s Office of Student Success has partnered with Mentor Collective to initiate a mentorship program aimed at narrowing the gap between male and female college performance in 2022. This mentorship program is a great additional resource for students, and USF should be applauded for spotting a performance gap and making […]
OPINION: Death of DeSantis’ health care act protects patients
Gov. Ron DeSantis asked the Florida legislature to pass the Free Speech of Health Care Practitioners Act on March 3, according to a news release. Flaws in DeSantis’ news release, and the proposed act itself, makes it evident the governor acts on legislation to expand freedoms without considering the consequences. […]
OPINION: Political polarization prevents a unified response to Ukraine invasion
A “military operation” conducted by Russia against Ukraine has captivated the world since it began Feb. 24. Undoubtedly an invasion of a sovereign nation, Russia’s actions appear to offer an opportunity for universal condemnation. Russian and Ukrainian tensions run deep, and so does friction in American politics. Divisions between Democrats […]
OPINION: DeSantis, a misinformation superspreader
Gov. Ron DeSantis visited USF on March 2 for a press conference to announce funding for cybersecurity education, but before it had even started, he was already off topic. Prior to greeting his audience, or even taking the podium, he scolded a group of mask-wearing students in attendance, as shown […]
OPINION: Energy conservation around the USF campus is important
It’s no surprise that USF, a public university with over 45,000 students, utilizes a great deal of energy each year. Lights and other electronics remain switched on after hours in buildings around campus, resulting in a huge waste of electricity. USF should take pollution-mitigating measures like ensuring that the lights […]
OPINION: Bull Bucks should work like a credit card
USF’s Bull Bucks system is the student commerce structure currently in place. Bull Bucks are electronically preloaded onto a student’s ID card through the USF website, according to its FAQ page. The system operates like a debit card, requiring students and parents to upload money prior so they can use […]
OPINION: Technology in college baseball is stunting players’ development
Starting this season, the NCAA is permitting college baseball teams to use one-way communication methods from coaches to players in-game. Although intentions are presented in good light, there are some possible downfalls that come with this new practice. In recent years, baseball on all levels has found ways to apply […]
OPINION: High school sex education helps prevent assault in college
Colleges across the country have problems with sexual assault on campus. While many have put measures in place to reduce this, high schools should implement comprehensive sex education so prevention can start much earlier A 2020 report by the Association of American Universities said 13% of students have experienced some […]