Esports leader discusses community-building
By Maria Ruiz Cortes Esports programs are a “magical experience,” according to Tammy Neil, president of the Sunshine State Esports League, who discussed how esports foster connections among students at…
Big bug problems plague USF off-campus apartment
By Jenny Welsh For Gina Miceli, a new apartment was supposed to be a happy start as a college student. A place where memories are made and safe, comfortable nights…
Dharma Kava Lounge marks a decade of calm in a cup
LARGO, Fla. – Stepping into Dharma Kava Lounge is like entering a whole new alternative world. Nestled in the heart of Largo, Florida, Dharma Kava Lounge has recently celebrated a…
Felton’s sisters share unique bond on USF soccer team
For the Felton sisters, soccer has always been more than just a sport it’s a family legacy, a shared passion, and the foundation of a journey that has brought them…
How Do You Rebuild After a Disaster?
By Kieran Konopka TAMPA — Paulette Upshaw-Wells greets countless people every day at Witters Elementary School, where she serves as secretary. From joyful students to stressed-out parents, she’s seen it…
Residents Heavily Affected by Hurricane Milton Speak Out
By Aidan Hoey TAMPA – In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, a local activist, and other speakers described the “deplorable, horrific, and inhumane” conditions that some residents of a North…
High school friends earn titles as USF Homecoming Royalty 2024
High school friends earn titles as USF Homecoming Royalty 2024 By Carisma Briscoe TAMPA – Every year USF hosts the traditional events that are a part of their Homecoming week…
Finding Community and Sharing Meals
By Lia Marsee TAMPA- A line formed outside the door of the Trinity Cafe on Nebraska Avenue as the smell of breakfast wafted outside at 8:30 a.m. on a bright,…
Lights, Laughter, and Last-Minute Studying: A Different Kind of Halloween at USF
By: Brady Quinn Halloween at the University of South Florida brought out an eclectic mix of costumes, candy, and crowded parties. But as students roamed the campus dressed as everything…
Z NEWS: Election Special
Join the student journalists of Z News as they cover the most important election in Modern U.S. History. Our news gathering teams will be deployed throughout Tampa Bay as we…