OPINION: Let Tampa’s River O’Green Fest continue
The Tampa Downtown Partnership hosted the River O’Green Fest on March 1. The main event is dyeing the Hillsborough River bright green in honor of...
OPINION: DeSantis’ war on education is a prelude to tyranny
I use the word “war” advisedly. In my lifetime, it has been applied metaphorically to any number of policy initiatives, beginning with President Johnson’s “War...
OPINION: Rent control should be applied in Tampa
Rent prices are still growing in Tampa. As of March 4, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Tampa is $1,699, already 6% more...
OPINION: Teacher burnout needs to be fixed
More than three-quarters of U.S. states are suffering from a teacher shortage, according to a Feb. 11 article by ABC News. Hillsborough County, in particular,...
OPINION: Vague wording of new law makes officers afraid to enforce it
House Bill 1435, which states that sound coming from a vehicle cannot be “plainly audible at a distance of 25 feet or more,” was passed...
OPINION: USF should provide a financial literacy program to reduce homelessness
Over 1,500 individuals in Tampa are experiencing homelessness, according to the 2022 PIT count by the Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative. Financial strain is a high-risk...
OPINION: Body cams for USFPD officers could lead to a promising future
There has been a recent growing push for the USF Police Department (USFPD) to implement body cams, with a student petition going around last month,...
OPINION: Physician burnout is becoming an issue for medical students
Burnout among medical students has become an epidemic in the U.S., with over 50% of medical students reportedly experiencing it, according to a Jun. 2022...
OPINION: DEI programs need funding to maintain USF’s core values
One of USF’s main goals is to create a diverse community that promotes discovery and learning, according to its website. Gov. Ron DeSantis recently announced...
OPINION: Permitless guns could be dangerous for USF
House Bill (HB) 543, or the “Permitless Carry Bill,” was proposed on Jan. 30. It would allow citizens of Florida to carry concealed guns on...