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Photo Story | Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony
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Photos courtesy of Lexi Smith. With 1,745 total bachelor’s degree candidates, With 1,745 total bachelor’s degree candidates, 15 graduated summa cum laude, 202 with magna cum laude, and 303 with cum…
How Local Talent is Fueling a Winning Culture for University of Tampa’s Baseball Team
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Junior third baseman Jack Martinez up to bat and a UTampa game. Photo courtesy of Hannah Walls. Editor’s Note: This article was first published by the Tampa Bay Times on April 30. – By Emily McLaughlin On any given day at the University of Tampa baseball field, the roster tells a deeper story than just […]
Rebel Wrld Closing Day: Sunday
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Photos courtesy of Lexi Smith. Rebel Wrld’s final day for the fashion festival featured many artists on the runway like PINK BUNNI, ISLAND OF VERSATILITY, LEDOUEE, STITCHED EMOTIONS, SYD SHINE, TE …
Rebel Wrld Opening Day: Saturday
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Photos courtesy of Lexi Smith. This past weekend, Rebel Wrld, a Tampa-based immersive fashion experience, hosted a fashion festival with live performances, wellness booths and panels, DJs, vendors,…
Sun Lose Pride Night Match and Playoff Hopes
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Photos courtesy of Lena Malpeli. Tampa Bay Sun FC fell 2-1 to Carolina Ascent FC, ending any playoff hopes for themselves in last Saturday’s Pride Night match at Suncoast Credit Union field. The Su…
What Can Change in Four Years
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Photo courtesy of Tampa Athletics and Wandalie Marie Taveras.  Graduating senior and former UTampa athlete Meghan Schreck recounts her time at UTampa and how it has strengthened her on a fundamental level. – By Wandalie Marie Taveras TAMPA, Fla. — The women’s beach volleyball team at The University of Tampa wasn’t favored to win the […]
UTampa Vietnamese Student Organization: New Cultural Club Joins Campus
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Photo courtesy of Kayla Ngo. VSO President Kayla Ngo (right) and Vice President Emily Son (left) pose at their first tabling event in February. By Jacob Tomaneng TAMPA, Fla. — The most recently founded Asian cultural student organization at The University of Tampa is not only strengthening an existing niche community, but it is also […]
Spartans Against Homelessness Expands Its Work in Tampa Bay
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Students volunteer at Portico Café in Tampa, assisting with community support as part of Spartans Against Homelessness’ weekly outreach efforts. Photo courtesy of Ariella Schwartz. – By Ebony Hanna TAMPA, Fla. — Spartans Against Homelessness (SAH) at the University of Tampa (UTampa) is working to strengthen its presence across Tampa Bay through consist
Florida Faces Extreme Drought Conditions
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Glass of water at a restaurant. Photo courtesy of Ka23_13 via Wikipedia Commons. As the state continues to face drought conditions, restrictions are in place for homeowners, and restaurants won’t be serving tap water automatically. – By: Madison Overmier TAMPA, Fla. — The whole state of Florida is facing an extreme drought. In the Tampa Bay […]
No One Is Standing Up for Pregnant Women as Common Decency Declines
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Photo courtesy of Getty Images via Unsplash. From crowded subway cars to hospital waiting rooms, society has made it clear that pregnancy is your problem, not theirs. –  By Genesis Aviles A woman nine months pregnant is standing on a packed train, watching a man sit comfortably in a seat marked with a sign for […]
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