As part of the Office of Multicultural Affairs’ itinerary for Black Heritage Month, USF professors challenged systemic progress made since the Civil Rights Movement and discussed where society needs to change at the Enlightenment Series panel Tuesday. Titled “From protest to progress, combating discrimination, bias and oppressive practices,” the discussion […]
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OPINION: Students need to maintain stricter silence on top floors of library
Students need to maintain silence on the top floor of the library so as to not disturb their peers who go there to study. Recently, students have been complaining on social media platforms such as the USF sub-reddit and on Instagram accounts like USF confessions about the excessive noise observed […]
IBL hosts African Art Exhibit, features donated pieces
The African Art Exhibit, located at Harbor Hall on the St. Pete Campus, hosted by the Institute on Black Life (IBL), opened Jan. 31 and is free and open to the public until Feb. 11. Pieces in the collection were donated by Michael Orlosky, a member of the advisory board […]
Free Immigration Legal Aid initiative now offered monthly to students
Student Government’s (SG) Free Immigration Legal Aid (FILA) initiative provides students with the opportunity to speak with a licensed immigration attorney to find the best course of action for navigating individual immigration concerns. The new program had its first session Friday and was hosted by SG Solicitor General Natalie Vlckova. […]
Tight A&S budget expected for 2022-23
Some departments and student organizations may see budget cuts for the 2022-23 fiscal period and years to come, as the Activity and Service (A&S) budget is expected to tighten due to limited rollover money and the increasing minimum wage. Students pay A&S fees as part of their tuition to fund […]
Some faculty concerned by potential curriculum changes Individual Freedom bill would bring
Introduced to the Florida Senate floor Jan. 18, SB 168 — formally titled the Individual Freedom bill — has raised concerns among some members of USF faculty and administration over the impact the bill may have on curriculum and diversity training at USF, if passed. Republican Florida Sen. Manny Diaz […]
Strategic plan focuses on creating diverse community, student success
The USF Strategic Planning Steering Committee’s five-year plan, to be applied across all campuses, is driven by encouraging student and faculty success, increasing partnerships and diversity in the university community and a strong financial base. Interim President Rhea Law presented the strategic plan, “In Pursuit of Excellence,” on Jan. 25 […]
Decrease to SG Senate seats up for vote in general election
The student body will be deciding whether or not the Student Government (SG) Senate shrinks by a third in the 2022 general election alongside electing a new administration of representatives. Changes to Article III Section II of the Constitution of the Student Body will be on the ballot, which would […]
OPINION: EthicsPoint: A great resource for USF community
EthicsPoint is a third party hotline that has been partnering with USF for 11 years to give students, staff and other members of the community the opportunity to anonymously report violations of university policies and regulations. This hotline helps keep the university accountable and ethical. It is important that more […]
OPINION: Food at The Hub could be more inclusive
There are a lot of dining options available for USF students, and The Hub is one of the prime places to go when you live on the Northern part of campus. However, it appears students are not satisfied with the food options available at The Hub, complaining it is sometimes […]