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On April 13, Ybor City marked 140 years since the first cigar was rolled in the neighborhood, celebrating the milestone at Hotel Haya on 7th Avenue — steps from where that historic moment took place in 1886. The community event drew Tampa residents together to honor the tradition that gave the city its enduring nickname:...
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What began as a night of nerves and anticipation turned into a shared moment of confidence and connection as students from across Hillsborough College gathered for the Bran- don Campus Talent Show on April 16. The event brought together performers and attendees from multiple HC locations, including Brandon, Ybor City, SouthShore, Plant City and Dale...
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Students at Hillsborough College juggle many responsibilities every day. Many balance school, jobs and personal lives simultaneously, and as midterms approach, that balance becomes increasingly difficult to maintain. Academic pressure builds throughout the semester, and for students who also hold down jobs, the challenge compounds quickly. The numbers tell t
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Ping pong, also known as table tennis, has grown remarkably popular across the world. From its origins in Victorian England in the late 1880s to its official recognition as a sport in 1926 and its debut at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the sport has traveled a long road. Today it draws hundreds of millions of...
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The Tampa Bay area is known as the “Kava Bar Capital of the U.S.” According to the Tampa Bay Times, kava bars have been rapidly growing in the region since the early 2000s, providing environments for socializing, entertainment and studying — all without the presence of alcohol. In 2011, there were only 20 kava bars...
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For more than a decade, Matt Johnson has steadily risen through the ranks of independent filmmaking. Beginning with his debut, 2013’s “The Dirties,” the writer-director-producer actor has honed his craft with small budgets, small crews and a seemingly limitless passion for film. His newest project, “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie,” continues that trend
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Gas prices continue to surge as U.S.-Iran conflict drags on. Gas prices are one of life’s biggest headaches, but recently that headache has felt more like a full-blown migraine. Since the start of the U.S. military conflict with Iran less than two months ago, prices have steadily increased. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration,...
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TAMPA — Every spring, Tampa Bay becomes one of the country’s top destinations for independent cinema. Filmmakers from around the world gather for the Gasparilla International Film Festival (GIFF), a nationally recognized, multiday celebration of storytelling held at popular local venues, such as the historic Tampa Theatre. For students at Hillsborough Colleg
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The independent drama “She Dances,” directed by Rick Gomez, presents a familiar coming-of-age story strengthened through focused filmmaking and emotional sincerity. The film blends humor, teenage tension and family conflict while centering on dance and the strained relationship between a father and daughter. The cast includes Steve Zahn as Jason, a father at
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Hillsborough College has been in a constant state of uncertainty — especially at the Dale Mabry campus — since Jan. 20, when the Board of Trustees signed a Memorandum of Under- standing with the Tampa Bay Rays. For supporters, it is a scene right out of “Field of Dreams”, but for others, it is the...
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