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…
Z NEWS: Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024
An update on the Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton Hurricane Milton wreaked havoc on the Tropicana Field, the beloved home of the Tampa Bay Rays, last month. The city of…
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…
Z NEWS: Friday, Nov. 8, 2024
How Tampa Bay is celebrating Veterans Day Monday is Veteran’s Day, but Tampa won’t have a parade this year. Organizers stated on their website that the 2024 Veterans Parade will…
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,…
Z NEWS: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024
New SNAP program for food-related purchases in Tampa.
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…