OPINION: World leaders’ rhetoric to blame for increase in Asian hate crimes
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, China has been blamed for the virus by former President Donald Trump, leader of the...
OPINION: ‘Cancel culture’ bill allows offensive speech, nonconsensual recordings at Florida universities
A bill passed by the Florida House of Representatives on March 18 by Republican Rep. Spencer Roach and Sen. Ray Rodrigues would attempt to protect...
OPINION: Decision to go in-person in fall is premature
USF administration announced March 4 that it plans to go back to in-person classes by fall, raising the hopes of students who may become disappointed...
OPINION: Cigarette ban on Florida beaches, parks will help environment
The Florida Legislature’s Committee on Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) unanimously approved the Regulation of Smoking in Public Places bill on March 15. The legislation...
OPINION: In-person graduation plan needs swift revisions
In an announcement Monday afternoon, USF President Steven Currall said the university will hold in-person commencement ceremonies at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg for the...