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Oscar-Winning Director Coming to UT
JP Busche
Most filmmakers do the filming, but some give the cameras to their subjects.
Ross Kauffman won an Oscar for doing just that while capturing the life of the children of prostitutes in his documentary, Born Into Brothels.
The Minaret and the UT …
Peace Prepares Alternative Breaks
Coryn Doncaster
The University of Tampa’s PEACE Volunteer Center is making it possible for students to vacation and make a difference at the same time.
This year, many students will spend their vacations and weekends giving to others.
According to Hannah Duprey, alternative break …
Record-Breaking Start to the Season
Brenton Burkett
High rankings and larger expectations have not phased UT women’s basketball.
The No. 17 Spartans won two games last week to improve to a school-record 5-0 start. Previously, they had never started better than 2-0.
“These kids left last year with a …
Meryl, and Gaga, and Vampires: The Best of 2009
Derrick Austin
I can’t help but joyously reflect on the year, despite the tragedies and hardships of another rough economic year; there’s been so much fun.
Barack Obama is nearly done with his first year in office and without a major scandal! There …
News
UT Remembers Erik Nicoletti
Posted December 03 2009 at 2:00 am
More than 200 University of Tampa students attended a vigil Monday, Nov. 23 in remembrance of Erik Nicoletti, the junior killed in the Nov. 21 hit-and-run accident.
Nicoletti, 20, and his friend, Cree Alisha Riley, 19, who was visiting from PA., ...
Commentary, Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Erik Nicoletti’s Legacy
Posted December 03 2009 at 12:06 am
Once again, the UT community has experienced great sadness. With the death of Erik Nicoletti the fragility of life has been made clear to all of us. From the vigil held on campus to the postings on Facebook, ...
Arts & Entertainment, Movies
“The Blind Side” Is a Must See
Posted December 03 2009 at 12:06 am
I walked into The Blind Side with a huge prejudice. I thought it was just going to be another cliche sports movie.
The new coach that has unorthodox methods of coaching, the rebellious popular kid with an attitude, the true story ...
News, Police Beat
Police Beat
Posted December 03 2009 at 12:06 am
Creeper patrol At 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 18, security responded to West Parking Garage and trespassed a non-student. An arrest was made. A wet situation in a dry dorm At 1:15 a.m. on Nov. 19, alcohol was found in a common-area refrigerator in ...
Arts & Entertainment, Comics, Games & Horoscopes
Disney and Square’s Love Child Continues to Thrill
Posted December 03 2009 at 12:06 am
When I first learned about the original Kingdom Hearts, I was appalled.
“A game with Disney and Final Fantasy characters? Nietzsche was right; God’s dead.”
It took about three separate tries to sit down with the game before I could finally stomach ...
Arts & Entertainment, Music
Is 50 Cent Self Destruct-ing?
Posted December 03 2009 at 12:06 am
By Zach Fraser
Curtis Jackson a.k.a. 50 Cent is one of the most notable artists in the rap game. Whether this is because of his music or his larger-than-life persona is up for the audience to decide.
Known for his blatant bashing of other ...
News
UT Celebrates the Sounds of the Season
Posted December 03 2009 at 12:06 am
By Mel Steiner
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 presents its annual Holiday on the ...
News
Two Book Signings to be Held at University Bookstore
Posted December 03 2009 at 12:06 am
By Mandy Carr
One University of Tampa Board of Trustees member and one former member will visit campus to sign copies of their new books. The two separate book signings will take place at the university bookstore, according to the UT website. During the first ...
Commentary, Editorial
Editorial: We Will Continue Reporting the News
Posted December 03 2009 at 12:04 am
In the last several weeks The Minaret has reported multiple crimes involving University of Tampa students. We do not solely focus on reporting the crimes of students on or off campus, but when something happens it is our job to ...
Basketball, Soccer, Sports
Three N’ Out
Posted December 03 2009 at 12:04 am
By Kyle Bennett
Spartans Shutout M. Soccer: Tampa’s season was ended with a 1-0 shutout loss to Lees-McRae College. The lone goal was scored in just the first minute of the match. Tampa was only able to manage two shots on goal as the defense of ...
Football, Sports
University of Florida Defensive End Drives Career to a Hault
Posted December 03 2009 at 12:04 am
The University of Florida has a competitive academic environment and stringent entry requirements, though neither of the two were evident in the Tuesday morning actions of defensive end Carlos Dunlap. Dunlap, 20, was arrested at around 4 a.m. after police found ...
Commentary, Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: The Minaret: FRIEND OR FOE?
Posted December 03 2009 at 12:04 am
Newspapers are a very effective way of delivering the news. The Minaret, our school paper, is very popular among UT students. It covers everything we want it to and even things we don’t. After attending UT for ...
News
Two Book Signings To Be Held at University Bookstore
Posted December 03 2009 at 12:04 am
By Mandy Carr
One University of Tampa Board of Trustees member and one former member will visit campus to sign copies of their new books. The two separate book signings will take place at the university bookstore, according to the UT website. During the first ...
Columns, Commentary
Ignored by Most, Men Bear the Scars of Domestic Abuse
Posted December 03 2009 at 12:04 am
In this society we tend to hear about how women are abused by men. It’s all over the place; in news, in movies, books, sitcoms and even on campus, we just had a domestic violence month dedicated to stopping domestic ...
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