As the Opinion Editor of The Minaret, the criticism I hear every week is that my section is too liberal, that all of our articles are “right-wing bashing.” These remarks frequently appear online; Minaret policy ...

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With the economy in its current state and the job market not looking so hot, many people are looking for alternative ways to make a living. So what better excuse to start a band?! Why ...

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Early Sunday morning, three University of Tampa students were victims of an armed robbery off North Boulevard and Ross Street. Two male suspects punched one student in the stomach and stole all three of their ...

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I got up from my desk at 1:30 p.m. with bloodshot eyes, a watered down iced coffee I purchased from Einstein’s six hours earlier and a grin larger than the Cheshire cat from Alice In ...

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I learned an important scientific lesson on the first morning of high school: my worth was less than or equal to “pond scum.” It was a simple fact according to my future English professor, my ...

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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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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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