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Season Pass

Some shows that should probably be cancelled before they even air

By Season Pass

Unforgettable Women can be strong!  Woman can be powerful! Woman can work in law enforcement, but only if they have some sort of unique ability that sets them apart from men! The CBS drama Unforgettable ...

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Wat Temple

Tampa's Ultimate Thai Oasis

By Wat Temple

“How spicy you like?” said an elder Thai woman from behind the Phat Thai counter, a phrase visitors appreciate when visiting the Sunday Market at the Wat Mongkolratanaram Temple. Located on the Palm River, the ...

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Suzanne Collins Feeds Sci-Fi Fans with Hunger Games

New novel picks up where Potter fans were dropped off

By Suzanne Collins Feeds Sci-Fi Fans with Hunger Games

When the credits began to roll after Harry Potterr and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, I was overwhelmed by the feeling that my childhood was officially over. I, like so many other children of my ...

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Fang Island Sinks Teeth Into Tampa

By Fang Island Sinks Teeth Into Tampa

There has come a time when we’ve all wanted our own musical score to accompany our lives. The mundane being jazzed up by our theme song. Epic encounters backed by frenzied guitar riffs, video game-esque ...

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What To Watch

To me, fall means one thing: new TV shows. Here are some shows that are definitely worth checking out.

By What To Watch

The Playboy Club Like any red-blooded American man, Playboy holds a special place in my heart. Since subscribing to the magazine isn’t exactly part of the college budget laid out by my parents and with ...

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Three Films You Should Read

An in-depth look at what made the book but didn’t make the movie adaptation.

By Three Films You Should Read

It’s often assumed that an original work trumps its remake- whether it be a sequel to a movie or a movie to a book. But that isn’t always the case. Here’s a breakdown of some ...

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The Climb From Low Brow to High Brow

By The Climb From Low Brow to High Brow

I watch Glee. I admit it. I watch it every week; I know the names of the characters, who is dating who, I even have every song on my iPod. I use excuses like, “My ...

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What’s Old is New, & What’s New Won’t Last

By What’s Old is New, & What’s New Won’t Last

The enterprising editors here at The Minaret asked me to think about what current musical artists are most likely to be considered “golden oldies” in the next 40 years. Well, first I pictured an 80-year-old ...

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Slammin’ Poet: Asia Project

By Slammin’ Poet: Asia Project

The Asia Project in the midst of spitting out some rhymes while his accompanist plays on the guitar. Tiffany Corrada/The Minaret Monday night at the Reeves Theatre, the Asia Project gave a stunning performance. Lauren ...

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Police Beat

From the Sept 12 - Sept 18 reports.

By Police Beat

Slip n’ Slide At 2:20 p.m. on Sept. 12, security responded to a report of a student that slipped and fell in the Spartan Club. For the 15-and-up Clubs At 9:00 a.m. on Sept. 14, ...

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Hockey Coach Has Sport and Work Down to a Science

By Hockey Coach Has Sport and Work Down to a Science

Dr. Steve Kucera is the head coach of the UT club ice hockey team. During the day, he is an associate professor of biology and the school’s Chemical Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator. The two ...

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Faculty vs. Administration: A Debate on UT’s Future

By and Faculty vs.  Administration: A Debate on UT’s Future

The Faculty Senate drafted a letter to President Vaughn on September 13 urging University of Tampa administration “to engage in dialogue with the faculty” on issues of academics and growth. “[W]e understand the University is ...

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Fashion & Style

Find the Perfect Pair of Boots

By Fashion & Style

UGG Boot-wearers, I’ve had it with you. You’re not Napoleon Dynamite, and it’s not the ‘80s. To list a few maladies of UGGs: they make your feet sweat and, ergo, smell (we all know you ...

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New Leader of D.R.I.V.E. UT Brings Car Lovers Together

By New Leader of D.R.I.V.E. UT Brings Car Lovers Together

The University of Tampa has an emerging club on campus with D.R.I.V.E.,  Dynamically Revolutionizing Vehicle Education. Its mission includes: “Bringing local vehicle enthusiasts together.Vehicle problems will be converted into common learning opportunities integrated with the ...

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