From numbers-crunching student to guitar-string-breaking rocker
Joshua Klein is a senior accounting major at USF who has been playing guitar since he was in middle school. His love for guitar and music grew from becoming “obsessed”…
The accident that defined a life: A USF student’s story of loss
Sophia Leyva had an Aunt Patty, who drank Drano by mistake one night, causing severe health issues and ultimately her death. Leyva describes her aunt’s challenging life, which included battles…
Z NEWS: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025
Local robotics team wins regionals Original Reporting by Gio Robinson-Santiago, Edited for Web by Aiden Poff Brook Debartolo High School’s underwater robotics team is making waves in competition. The Phoenix…
Z NEWS: Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025
City of Tampa celebrates Black culture Original reporting by Jayden Fernandez The city of Tampa is celebrating Black culture throughout the bay. Tampa’s Soulwalk is a trail that spans nearly…
USF motorsports student club racing to increase student involvement
Beder Nourachi, the president of USF’s new Racing Club, presents an ambitious plan to increase student involvement and strengthen the university’s position in the motorsports industry. In the interview, Nourachi…
Z NEWS: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025
US Mint drops penny from production Between increasing production costs and the rise of digital payments. Branch Manager of MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Nalini Gajadharsingh says the penny costs more to…
Z NEWS: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
Hillsborough County Fire to introduce new rescue strategy Original reporting by Aiden Poff The Peak Rescue Division — a system of roving ambulances — is the newest upcoming addition to…
Z NEWS: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025
USF head football coach leaves for Auburn Original reporting by Jada Knobloch Alex Golesh has wrapped up his career at USF after leading the Bulls for the last three years.…
For Many USF Students Losing Housing Means Losing Community
By Mariana Deters Every morning starts the same for USF junior Eziriah Bontemps. She wakes up tired, checks Uber prices, and hopes they will not be too high. Most days…
Local creatives push for a home for Tampa’s art scene to thrive
By Nailea Mejias TAMPA – Donna never expected to be an artist after graduating from college with a business degree. It has now been her career for over 25 years.…