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Jackman Packs a Winning Punch in Real Steel

By Jackman Packs a Winning Punch in Real Steel

It’s been done time and time again. From Rocky to Cinderella Man to The Fighter, the feel-good underdog fighting story has been portrayed in a variety of ways on the big screen. Here comes Real ...

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Moneyball: Winning Story of the Underdog Athletics

By Moneyball: Winning Story of the Underdog Athletics

Based on a true story and adapted for the big screen from the book of the same name, Moneyball follows Oakland Athletics’ General Manager Billy Beane (a worn down-looking Brad Pitt) in his quest to ...

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Collision on Kennedy Blvd. Outside Vaughn Center

UT students witness car accident between two non-university individuals

By and Collision on Kennedy Blvd. Outside Vaughn Center

A 20-year-old non-University of Tampa student was involved in a motorcycle accident on Kennedy Blvd. late Friday night while on his way home from work at Tampa General Hospital. Henry Hernandez was heading eastbound on ...

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Extra Innings

Briefs from the UT Sports Scene

By Extra Innings

Henriott Makes History Leading the Spartan softball team to a 6-1 victory over conference opponent Florida Southern College last Saturday, junior Deanna Henriott notched her 65th career win, setting a new school record. The University ...

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Wrestlemania 27 Aftermath: The Good, The Bad, The Rock

By Wrestlemania 27 Aftermath: The Good, The Bad, The Rock

The minds behind WWE wrote themselves into a corner, but seem to have gotten themselves out of their self-induced choke-hold. Wrestlemania 27 aired this past weekend in front of a crowd upwards of 71,000 in ...

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Illegal Online Streaming of Games May be Here to Stay

By Illegal Online Streaming of Games May be Here to Stay

What once had a homepage full of free links to stream a slew of sporting events, now is stamped with government agency logos and a concise letter from Homeland Security Investigations saying the domain has ...

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Extra Innings

Briefs from the UT Sports Scene

By Extra Innings

Baseball The No. 10 University of Tampa Spartans swept conference foe Lynn University in a three-game series this past weekend by a combined score of 29-11. These wins for the Spartans are coming after the ...

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“Battle: Los Angeles” Falls Apart On Screen

What starts out promising quickly turns into a sloppy action flick

By “Battle: Los Angeles” Falls Apart On Screen

There are few bad movies that I feel passionate enough about to enthusiastically write a review on, but Battle: Los Angeles goes against the grain. Starring Aaron Eckhart as Staff Sgt. Michael Nantz, Battle: LA ...

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Redford’s “The Conspirator” Spotlights an Overlooked Part of American History

By Redford’s “The Conspirator” Spotlights an Overlooked Part of American History

“In times of war, the law remains silent.”  The trial of Mary Surratt was not the first or last example of that quote in use, but it is the one on display in The Conspirator. ...

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The Adjustment Bureau Falls Just Short of Greatness

By The Adjustment Bureau Falls Just Short of Greatness

I’ve jumped on the Emily Blunt bandwagon. Maybe it’s because I’m a big fan of her husband, John Krasinski, but I’m more certain it stems from her performance alongside Matt Damon in The Adjustment Bureau. ...

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“Let Me In” Slips Under the Radar of 2010’s Finest Films

By “Let Me In” Slips Under the Radar of 2010’s Finest Films

Lately I had been hearing more and more about the critically acclaimed Swedish film Let the Right One In. An adaptation of a novel of the same name, that movie was released in 2008. The ...

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Social Network, Inception Land Awards, but The King’s Speech Comes Out on Top

Taking a Closer Look at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards: Winners, Losers and Snubs

By Social Network, Inception Land Awards, but The King’s Speech Comes Out on Top

How does one go about judging the Oscars? For the casual viewer who is familiar with only a few nominees, presentation and intrigue may be what seals the deal on an entertaining or disappointing night. ...

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Extra Innings: Briefs from the UT Sports Scene

By Extra Innings: Briefs from the UT Sports Scene

Lacrosse The University of Tampa athletic department announced earlier this month that a men’s lacrosse program will be added to the list of sports UT has to offer. The team will begin competitive play in ...

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Spartan Athletics: Breaking Down the Fall 2010 Semester

By Spartan Athletics: Breaking Down the Fall 2010 Semester

A Division II school with a student population of just more than 6,000 may not draw much spotlight from the outside world, but the University of Tampa and its athletics department does not go without ...

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