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First he was invited. Then he was uninvited. Now he is invited again . . . at least for now. Maybe. Alex Daoud might want to check back with UT before he makes any definitive travel plans for Wednesday (April 22). The alumnus'-turned-mayor-turned-convicted felon-turned novelist was looking forward to returning to UT last Wednesday (April 15) to talk to students about his book 'Sins of South Beach.' A few days before the event, which Daoud was funding himself, it was canceled, fueling a confusing series of events and e-mail conversations. 'I'm very disappointed but am looking forward to speaking to the students,' Daoud said Tuesday night. As of press time early Wednesday, Daoud said he was scheduled for the Grand Salon on Wednesday, April 22, at 6 p.m. In an e-mail sent to Daoud from film professor Tom Garrett, who helped schedule the speech, Garrett said that the president and provost requested via UT's Public Information office that he not do the speech."

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The northern half of Straz Hall's second floor was evacuated around 10 p.m. Monday night when a sprinkler head was tripped. The residents of room 213 claimed it was an accident.

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Straz Hall was evacuated around 9 p.m. tonight. The Tampa Fire Department is on the scene investigating. "

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#comment 2 :I am glad to be graduating and getting away from this school that has no empathy or consideration of their students aside from the short period of time that they are attempting to get them to attend the school and pay their tuition. **** UT.

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The City of Tampa, in conjunction with CSX Railways, has cordoned off the grassy area along the railroad track near the Cass Street entrance. It is illegal to park in that area, and individuals parking there were threatened with towing and tickets. Parking in the roadway along Cass Street is also prohibited. UT students often park there to attend classes in the Cass Building or for sporting events. Tampa Prep students often park there as well."

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The Minaret wants to help you freshmen and transfers get acquainted with UT. As the only (and therefore best) newspaper on campus, The Minaret wants to be the first place you turn to with questions. Here are some queries posed to us through our Facebook account: Rodner Salgado: We all know that college life can be stressful, especially for upcoming freshman who don't know what they're getting themselves into.

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