Pet project keeps dogs, cats out of kennels, to adoptions
The Mercy Full Project is a nonprofit organization based in the Tampa Bay area and is dedicated to animal rescue. Founded in October 2019 by Heydi Acuna, who serves as…
Rehabbing Thunder, the bald eagle with a cataract
Barbara Walker is a permitted wildlife rehabilitator at the Raptor Programs of Moccasin Lake Nature Park. Thunder, described as a “one-in-a-million kind of bird”, has recently been recovering from cataract…
Chi Alpha campus ministries at USF provides welcoming meetings
Chi Alpha, also known as XA, is an international Christian fellowship originally founded in 1953 at Missouri State University. Chi Alpha has expanded into over 300 campuses throughout the United…
Former collegiate athlete struggles to transition to life after football
Diego Martinez speaks on his journey as a collegiate athlete and life after football.
Z NEWS: Friday, May 2, 2025
Hillsborough’s Incredible Duck Race helps raise money The Incredible Duck Race returned to the Hillsborough River once again on April 19. For over nine years now, more than 12,000 rubber…
USF Table Tennis makes it to nationals for the second year in a row
For the second year in a row, the Table Tennis Club at USF has made it to nationals. Tiago Farinas made his second straight appearance in NCTTA Championship play in…
Z NEWS: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Harvest Hope Community Garden offers fresh produce and sustainability lessons A local garden helps the community get healthy food straight from the source. Harvest Hope Community Garden, located at Harvest…
Z NEWS: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Temple Terrace celebrates centennial with murals and monthly events The city of Temple Terrace was founded in 1925. This year, the town is celebrating its 100th anniversary. May 28 is…
“Situationships” on the rise: USF’s dating culture crisis
By Hannah Lau/ USF ZNews TAMPA– For some female students at the University of South Florida, the rise of labeling potential romantic relationships as “casual” has become an issue. Emaya…
PODCAST: Z NEWS In-Depth: Where will the Rays end up playing after this season?
In this podcast, USF Z School journalists examine the situation with the Tampa Bay Rays search for a permanent stadium solution. Interestingly enough, the Rays aren’t the only MLB team…