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Preview: South Florida football looks to bounce back against UTSA
The Oracle
After suffering its first loss of the season, South Florida will head west this week to face the University of Texas San Antonio on Thursday. Both teams will be playing this game on a short week with just five days in between games — the Bulls fell 17-13 to Temple University and the Roadrunners beat […]
Bellini College students, faculty say new building will unite scattered college
The Oracle
The University of South Florida is planning a new building for the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.
OPINION: Greek life culture should not come at the cost of student safety
The Oracle
Greek life has become almost synonymous with the American college experience. Movies like The House Bunny, Legally Blonde or even Neighbors have helped create a familiar image of college: fraternity houses, sorority recruitment, themed parties and philanthropy events. For many students, that image is not entirely fictional. Joining a fraternity or sorority c
Angie Nixon rallies students at USF a month before Senate race
The Oracle
On Sunday night, the Marshall Student Center’s Oval Theatre was full for a student rally for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon.
OPINION: “USF bikeman” brings real awareness to campus in an unconventional way
The Oracle
I was simply passing by USF’s Castor Beach on my way to my dorm when a turquoise bicycle hanging from a tree branch made me stop in my tracks. I thought it would be a one-time occurrence, but this suddenly became a common sighting across campus. Look, seeing bikes and scooters hanging from trees like […]
Takeaways: USF’s mistakes show large in loss to Temple
The Oracle
After four weeks of wobbling to wins, the wheels came off for USF in its 17-13 loss against Temple University Saturday. The Bulls slow start ultimately doomed them, as sloppy play held South Florida back in every facet of the game. For Bulls coach Brian Hartline, the concept is simple – USF can’t seem to […]
USF football suffers first loss of season, falls 17-13 to Temple
The Oracle
Boos rained down from the home fans on Saturday night as South Florida football walked off the field at Raymond James Stadium for the first time this season without a win. USF fell to Temple University 17-13, surrendering the lead with just over three minutes left before an attempt to answer ended with an incomplete […]
USF men’s soccer falls to FIU on late header
The Oracle
Freshman goalkeeper Marcus Steinhaeuser recorded seven saves in USF’s 1-0 loss to FIU Friday. ORACLE PHOTO / AYRON ESPINO-NARDI South Florida men’s soccer couldn’t hold off a late surge from Florida International University on Friday night, falling 1-0 at Corbett Stadium after playing the final 25 minutes with a man down. The Bulls (1-8-1, 0-3-1 […]
How USF Athletics is betting on itself: ‘A true unicorn’
The Oracle
Watching the price of an on-campus stadium swell by nearly $90 million in three years might read as a red flag anywhere else. South Florida Athletics leaders see it as momentum. USF’s Board of Trustees approved an original $340 million price tag in 2023. That number grew to $407 million in 2025 for the stadium […]
How USF’s Michael Van Buren built team chemistry amid quarterback competition
The Oracle
For the first time in three years, fans of South Florida football welcomed a new starting quarterback to open the season. Junior quarterback Michael Van Buren transferred to USF on Jan. 7, 2026, after short stints at Mississippi State and LSU. However, Van Buren was not the only quarterback USF brought in over the offseason. […]
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