Scott signs ‘one of best’ budgets

Gov. Rick Scott signed into law the 2013-14 state appropriations bill Monday, restoring more than $45 million in previous cuts to the USF System and bringing to end a legislative session that USF Prov…

University Police joins ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign

Drivers on campus who consistently leave their seatbelts unbuckled while driving will be under closer surveillance starting this week as part of University Police’s (UP) “Click It or Ticket” campaign, concentrating enforcement on seatbelt violations.

Vampire Weekend shuns religion, embraces pop in third album

The entirety of Vampire Weekend’s third studio album seems to reflect a newly acquired self-awareness that, though evident on its previous records, stands strong and up front on “Modern Vampires of the City,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts…

Daft Punk releases electronic disco fever in funk-tastic album

Anyone born before the turn of the century may recall
memories of rummaging through their parent’s closets to find old disco cassettes or 3-inch platform shoes and having a good laugh. Daft Punk’s latest album, “Random Access Memories,” is sort of li…

Disgraced political comebacks an age-old trend

With the announcement of shamed former Rep. Anthony Weiner’s intent to run for mayor of New York City in the November election, the American political arena continues to run amok with morally disgraced

Bulls to be honored by mayor

The USF women’s basketball team will be honored by Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn on Friday at the mayor’s office.

Board of Trustees discusses possible tuition increase

Central Florida University

May 23rd, 2013

The UCF Board of Trustees discussed a possible tuition increase and officially announced the renaming of the UCF Arena at its meeting Thursday.

Bulls add experience to coaching staff

The USF men’s basketball team made an addition to its coaching staff yesterday with the hire of assistant coach Mike Wells, a move which will bring skill to the Bulls’ sidelines that will bring experience to the Bulls’ sidelines.

Driver involved in Elizabeth Ramos accident pleads not guilty

Aliasghar Vahdatiasl, the 78-year-old driver who allegedly hit Cal State Long Beach student Elizabeth Ramos, pleaded not guilty today at Long Beach Courthouse to misdemeanor charges of running a red light and speeding.

Men wanted for women’s soccer practice

The regular season is right around the corner for the USF women’s soccer team, and coach Denise Schilte-Brown is looking for help from male students with experience playing soccer.

Driver involved in Elizabeth Ramos accident pleads not guilty

Aliasghar Vahdatiasl, the 78-year-old driver who allegedly hit Cal State Long Beach student Elizabeth Ramos, pleaded not guilty today at Long Beach Courthouse to misdemeanor charges of running a red light and speeding.

FirstEnergy ignites controversy

West Virginia University

May 22nd, 2013

West Virginians are no strangers to being pushed around by big business interests.

Lax gun control puts children at risk

Central Florida University

May 22nd, 2013

When 5-year-old Kristian Sparks fatally shot his 2-year-old sister Caroline with a made-for-kids rifle, he also reignited the already fer…

Women’s health care lacking in low-income areas

Central Florida University

May 22nd, 2013

In the growing community of women’s health care advocates, one thing is certain: Reliable access to birth control significantly limits the amount of unintended pregnancies each year.

Seizure of AP records unconstitutional

Central Florida University

May 22nd, 2013

Last week, the Associated Press reported the Department of Justice secretly obtained two months worth of its reporters’ and editors’ phone records, an intrusive act that is both unprecedented and downright unconstitutional.

Tea party tax scandal is bad news for Obama administration

When the scandal broke about the Internal Revenue Service agents in Cincinnati investigating the tax exempt status of tea party groups in an unfair manner, it demonstrated a clear message: that the system intended to protect the integrity of the voting…

Student’s death calls attention to illegal ATV riding

University of Delaware

May 19th, 2013

Sitting in his desk in the front of the classroom, his presence never went unnoticed. He was tall for an eighth grader and probably could have passed for 18. Like his fellow eighth graders, he was moody, sulky, a wall of impenetrable teenage angst. His…

Men wanted for women’s soccer practice

The regular season is right around the corner for the USF women’s soccer team, and coach Denise Schilte-Brown is looking for help from male students with experience playing soccer.

Alumnus founds Jaguars fan group

Central Florida University

May 19th, 2013

UCF alumnus Stephen Solliday may no longer be a college student, but his passion for sports, and the Jacksonville Jaguars in particular, helps …

Biker gang fight erupts at Greeley sports bar

Greeley police were investigating a large fight Thursday night at the Road Kill Sports Grill that involved biker gangs, reports of gun shots and possible injuries.

2014 Ohio State football schedule released

Ohio State University

May 16th, 2013

The Big Ten released the conference’s schedule for the 2014 football season on Thursday. The 2014 schedule will include eight conference games for each of the Big Ten’s 14 teams, as well as a new division alignment, as approved by the Big Ten Directors…

Ohio State men’s tennis advances to NCAA quarterfinals with 4-0 victory over Texas A&M

Ohio State University

May 16th, 2013

Twice this season, the Ohio State men’s tennis team found itself on the losing side of a match. On Thursday night, though, the Buckeyes got their revenge for one of those losses.
The No. 5 Buckeyes defeated the No. 12 Texas A and ‘M Aggies, 4-0, in the r…

2014 Ohio State football schedule released

Ohio State University

May 16th, 2013

The Big Ten released the conference’s schedule for the 2014 football season on Thursday. The 2014 schedule will include eight conference games for each of the Big Ten’s 14 teams, as well as a new division alignment, as approved by the Big Ten Directors…

International Student Mentor Program begins at UCCS

In addition to its resident and commuter students, UCCS is home to more than 200 international students. This number includes short-term exchange students, long-term degree-seeking students and post-…