When I came to the University of Tampa in fall 2007, I was shy, wanting to just fit in. It was a new environment for me — making new friends and juggling both school and ...

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Over the past few years, society has been swayed through advertising and pop culture. When Madonna began studying Kabbalah bracelets, people followed it as a fashion trend. In the same aspect, “going green” has also ...

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In the fall, the university will add a journalism major to its list of programs and degrees. During my four years at UT, I have seen a growth in interest surrounding communications, film, public relations, ...

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“Chime, chime” sounds your phone and on it reads a text message, “Alert: There is a tornado warning. For your safety, please remain indoors.” Well, this was the type of message the University of Tampa ...

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Facing Fall 2011 both in and out of school may seem like a challenge to many existing and prospective students. For graduating seniors, May 7 is an end to a memorable four years quickly followed ...

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Gender-neutral or co-ed dorm rooms have been questioned each and every time a college has implemented the lifestyle. Currently, there are more than 55 schools nationwide that offer co-ed housing, according to The Columbus Dispatch. ...

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In the past 16 years, Dean of Students Robert Ruday has proved to be an exceptional leader and liaison between the University of Tampa administration and students, faculty and staff. Ruday’s charismatic personality and good ...

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A University of Tampa student died on Saturday in a car accident that left five other UT students injured. The passengers involved in the crash were on their way to New Orleans, La., for Mardi ...

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It is my great pleasure to introduce to you to The Minaret Spring Quarterly. This first issue is intended to cover a vast array of feature-oriented stories pertaining to News, Arts and Entertainment, Sports and ...

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Last week marked the closure of ongoing court battles and grief for the family of Erik Nicoletti, a University of Tampa student who was killed in a late 2009 hit-and-run accident. Nicoletti, a UT junior ...

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Last week, a column published in our paper titled “Military Service Preys on Fragile Minds of the Youth” stirred controversy. Some readers specifically questioned The Minaret’s intent in publishing an article that seemed to be ...

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Last week, a University of Tampa student was arrested for aggravated battery after he reportedly took another man and woman into the woods, holding them at gunpoint. Andres Marrero, of Poppy Fields Lane in Land ...

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Beads, pirates and parade are soon approaching. Gasparilla, a festival commemorating the invasion of pirates in the Tampa Bay Area, will be held this Saturday. Many people are undoubtedly looking forward to drinking and hanging ...

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Editor’s Note: to recap 2010, we have put together a special issue that captures some of the best and worst moments of the year. Be sure to check out pages 12-13 for a special end-of-the-year ...

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