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Assistant Editor-in-chief Bids Farewell to Her Second Family, The Minaret

Mel Steiner — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:02:33 +0000

It was an early, fall Wednesday morning and I was running late to my 8:30 World Music class. I arrived to find only one spot left, in the first row in front of some Greek ...

UT Alumnus to “Rock” Falk Theatre in Concert

Mel Steiner — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:20:48 +0000

TAMPA – Nearly 20 years later, University of Tampa alumnus Scott Leonard says he’s “still doing it.” Member and songwriter for the men’s a capella group Rockapella, Leonard and fellow members will perform in Falk ...

UT Professor and Spouse Expand Support for Afghan Children

Mel Steiner — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:07:46 +0000

One year ago, a schoolboy in Afghanistan asked Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt) Rex Temple for a pencil. Today, that child has his pick from about 600-700 boxes of supplies and toys. As his duties led ...

OPUS to Perform Final Act of Year

Mel Steiner — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:02:08 +0000

OPUS, The University of Tampa’s premiere musical theater ensemble will perform its final concert of the semester in Falk Theatre on Tuesday. The show will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. The performance will include a ...

Sigma Phi Epsilon Wins Award for Fall Recruitment

Mel Steiner — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:11:36 +0000

The University of Tampa’s Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter was the recipient of the Excelsior Award for their vast improvement during the 2009 fall recruitment. The Nationals of the fraternity recognized the chapter at the Carlson ...

UT Celebrates the Sounds of the Season

Mel Steiner — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:06:02 +0000

At the end of each fall semester, the University of Tampa’s music department offers free holiday concerts. In the remaining two weeks, students in various ensembles will perform on and around campus. The Wind Ensemble ...

National Geographic Traveler Editor-in-Chief Keith Bellows

Mel Steiner — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:24:10 +0000

Keith Bellows, the Editor-in-Chief of National Geographic Traveler will speak in Reeves Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. He will also judge the university’s International Photography Contest. His appearance will mark the third ...

Student Concern Brews After Off-Campus Incidents

Mel Steiner — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:44:38 +0000

Two University of Tampa students were involved in an armed robbery Saturday on North Boulevard, three months after the murder of UT student Ryan McCall. The Tampa Police Department (TPD) is investigating a possible link ...

Little Wooden Boxes and Beautiful Sounds

Mel Steiner — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:11:25 +0000

Registration has begun! While students are browsing through the “Live Course Schedule” for spring 2010, they might be surprised at what’s being offered. Deli Sacilotto, a retired director of research at USF’s Graphic Studio, hopes ...

Call to Action: School Supplies For Afghan Children

Mel Steiner — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:05:57 +0000

It began with a pencil. On July 9, Senior Master Sgt. Rex Temple went on a medical operation mission in a heavily Taliban-run village in Afghanistan. He said prior to their visit, the Taliban made ...

UT Leaves “Paper World” and Enters Digital Era

Mel Steiner — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:56:44 +0000

Companies and universities across the nation are promoting their “Go Green” attitudes. With the economy in its current state, people are doing everything in their power to conserve resources. Right along with this trend, The ...

The Minaret: National Top 25 Finalist

Mel Steiner — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:24:36 +0000

Florida’s top college, student-run newspaper was announced a finalist in the 2009 Associated Collegiate Press Newspaper Pacemaker contest. Judged by the Poynter Institute, The Minaret placed in the top 25 of the “Four-year, Non-daily” category. ...

Get the Facts on Alcohol Poisoning

Mel Steiner — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:56:55 +0000

The Minaret (M): What are the signs of alcohol poisoning? Gina Firth (GF): The first sign you want to look for is if the person is passed out, barely conscious or can’t seem to focus. ...

Familiarize Yourself with University of Tampa’s Terms

Mel Steiner — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:46:35 +0000

Finally! You made it to the beautiful University of Tampa. Whether your journey was a block away or halfway around the world, you arrived at a completely new environment. The memories you will make ...

UT Brings Creativity To Classrooms With New Grant

Mel Steiner — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:34:55 +0000

The Florida Department of Education has given the University of Tampa a $660,000 grant for the infusion of the arts into school curriculums around high-need Florida schools. Along with other local colleges such as Eckerd, ...

From St. Pete to St. Petersburg

Mel Steiner — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Joel Fenelon, a 23-year-old UT graduate, will fly to Russia this summer for the experience of a lifetime, working with famous conductors at the St. Petersburg Conservatory.

Fenelon entered an orchestral conducting competition in January held at Syracuse University. A grad student at the University of Wisconsin, he had only been conducting a few months when he submitted his biography, resume and conducting videos.

The Crash Outside Cass: A Hit Close to Home

Mel Steiner — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Two automobiles collided almost head-on on Cass St. outside of Tampa Prep and UT's Cass building at approximately 5:10 p.m. on Monday. A blue 2005 Volkswagen Passat was heading eastward as a silver BMW was traveling westbound.

The Crash Outside Cass: A Hit Close To Home

Mel Steiner — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000

UT Hip-Hop Hopefuls Record Demo

Mel Steiner — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Tampa offers some of the best nightlife scenes in Florida. Many undiscovered artists are heard in the clubs every night.

Gym Class Heroes are coming!

Mel Steiner — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Fans of public nudity, stolen cookies and the deathgrip of the agent of love will get their wish as Gym Class Heroes will headline this year's Party in the Park on Sunday, April 19.

At the Campus Movie Fest finale, Student Productions announced that the popular fusion band will perform at this year's spring concert in Plant Park.

Gymclass Heroes are Coming!

Mel Steiner — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Gym Class Heroes, which mixes rock, pop, R'amp;B and rap into their music to produce a unique sound, will visit the University of Tampa for the second annual Party in the Park this April.

Fire Marshals: It

Mel Steiner — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Privacy doesn't come cheap, especially in the Boathouse, where fire marshals have ordered residents to remove the curtains separating individual living areas.

Signs posted around the Boathouse say students have until Feb. 26 at 5 p.m.

Sophomore Cadet Dies in Bayshore Motorcycle Crash

Mel Steiner — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

They called him 'Pee Wee.'

Five of Victor Strizzi's closest friends gathered Tuesday night to share their memories of a man they respected, trusted and grew to love '- from their first time meeting him to the final moments they shared with him in a hospital room just hours before.

Strizzi, a University of Tampa sophomore and ROTC cadet, hopped on his recently purchased motorcycle and took a ride along Bayshore Boulevard. He had a green light as an oncoming car ran a red light, authorities said.

WALL-E presents Exrtraordinar-E Story

Mel Steiner — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Since before 1995, director Andrew Stanton, stated, "What if mankind evacuated Earth and forgot to turn off the last remaining robot?" 13 years later, Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios paired up and released "WALL-E" on June 27, 2008. The Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class, or WALL-E robot, is the last working robot in the year 2700.

Fans Get “Carrie-d” Away by Sex and the City

Mel Steiner — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000

We've seen every season of the TV show. We've followed the lives of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda. We've shrieked over their baby bumps and cried over other shocking bumps in the road. We've laughed over countless Cosmos and raged over heartbreaking heartthrobs.