St. Petersburg College allows their textbook provider to make more than 25% profit on their students, and the outgoing president wants a check for more than half a million bucks.
Visiting college crews have been leaving colorful reminders of their visits on the seawalls of the lower Hillsborough River for decades, and are generally ignored by the city. Should this practice be changed?
The Oracle did a good job getting information out yesterday as threats were reported and how police and students responded over at USF yesterday. Coverage included 28 twitter updates and nine blog entries, keeping their readers informed in real time. Meanwhile, the professionals did things the way they always do.
It ain't exactly as thrilling as a roller coaster ride, but there are lots of people doing great things to help lead us to a more sustainable (and profitable) existence. In our bay area schools, no less.
In a mystical survey of 100 cities by Children’s Health, Tampa ranks 94th in the “Best (and Worst) Places to Raise a Family.” Burlington, VT is ranked number 1. VT is short for “Vermont,” which is somewhere past Canada, I think. If it exists at all – I’ve never heard anyone claim to be from [...]
Local government is putting the squeeze on our favorite programs. Which ones worry you the most?
Kristen Gilpin runs the Bioworks Butterfly Garden at MOSI. She has announced volunteer opportunities available at the MOSI Butterfly Garden. If you are interested, here is what is available.
Walking through native Florida forests can feel a lot like a trip to Jurassic Park, due to the proliferation of ferns and cycads in Florida’s natural landscape. These plants have been around since the time of the dinosaurs and, like the American Alligator, have survived the dynamic changes of earth and man ever since. One of [...]
In the case of child abuse and neglect, instead of sensationalizing how terrible boyfriends are, the focus ought to be on helping parents understand what it means to be a parent.
