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As most students slept on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 29, University of Tampa freshman Natasha Sackett fought for her life after a car hit her scooter on Kennedy Boulevard in front of UT. Now four months after her accident, Sackett is still battling. The accident left her with two severe breaks in one leg, a brain injury, substantial facial fractures and a lacerated liver.
UT's freshman guard is determined not to let her years at Tampa go by unnoticed. Hailing from Orlando, Angela Guiu adopted a passion for the game of basketball at the early age of eight. "I started playing in leagues - AAU, YBOA - between the ages of eight and 16.
Faith and simplicity are two terms that best describe Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy's key to success and his life as a family man. Growing up around notable coaches helped to create a solid foundation of strong values for Dungy - values that indeed reflect on the way he coaches and treats his players.
The Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County was the foundation behind the 2007 Homeless Census project that took place in Hillsborough County Jan. 25. Teams of three gathered and spread themselves through the four districts in which the homeless venture during their daily routines.
UT Dining Services is challenging itself to find new ways to give the student body their money's worth. Wade P. Burghardt - Culp, UT's marketing manager for Dining Services, took matters into his own hands to help provide students with dining alternatives.
UT administrators enforced a 30 minute time change for Tuesday/Thursday morning courses ostensibly to accommodate for classroom space in the school's growing community. Many UT students were surprised to see 8:00 a.m. classes on their schedule as opposed to the usual 8:30 a.
12 UT speech students will bring their witty final project acts to Reeves Theater- "The O.C. Oral Confessions: A night of Crude Language and Provocative Literature." UT's Assistant Professor of Speech Christopher Gurrie teaches the students of Speech 205 Oral Interpretation of Literature.
Various topics emerged last weekend at the Asian Regional Security Symposium, but North Korea's recent nuclear weapon testing remained at the center of discussion. UT's Assistant Professor of Government and World Affairs Maria Rublee received a grant from the Center for Global Partnership at the Japan Foundation that allowed for the Symposium to take place.
How many of you have said, 'I want to be famous'? asked UT sophomore Jeff Wells at the opening of UT's annual Speech Contest. The participants this year put no limits on the creativity of their speech topics. Assistant Professor of Speech Christopher Gurrie coordinated the contest, which was held on the second floor of Plant Hall.
The success of the newly added Homecoming '06 event, Chalk the Walk, promoted school spirit and team work from the organizations and individuals who participated. UT student Katie Govin brought forth the idea to this year's Homecoming Board. "In high school I [did] this event, and it went over really well," said Govin.
UT's Homecoming Committee is looking to expand past the usual participation of the university's organizations and clubs this year, focusing on a different approach towards gathering all-around student involvement in hopes of making Homecoming '06 a success.
Come to the Student Activities Office (SAO) Aug. 28 between the hours of 1-5 p.m. to sign up for on-campus employment and to schedule an interview. Prior to the new school year, Charles Allen, Coordinator of Campus Recreation, distributed this information via e-mail to UT students' e-mail accounts.
The student body appears to be divided in terms of being satisfied with how financial aid is distributed here at the university. When choosing a college to attend, financial assistance is high on the list for most. Second-year UT student Stephanie Dutka choose the University of Tampa because more financial aid was given to her in comparison to the other state schools she applied to.
