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Nov 13, 2023 | 
usforacle.com | Anna Gustafson |Rachel Beaird
You’ve probably received advice from your parents and doctors, urging you to get the recommended seven hours of sleep every night. A September study proposes that sleep regularity, regardless of hours, is an equally important habit. While getting enough sleep is still vital, maintaining a consistent schedule is a more feasible adjustment to the chaotic college lifestyle. As finals week – and the tradition of all-nighters – looms at USF, a successful semester depends on a consistent sleep schedule.
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Nov 13, 2023 | 
usforacle.com | Marcelene Pilcher |Anna Gustafson |Rachel Beaird
Between increased housing costs, an on-campus mental health crisis and a class divided by socio-political conflict, USF students have faced unprecedented challenges this semester on top of pursuing their degrees. Thanksgiving break is a well-earned pause in some of this semester’s chaos. While it may be a holiday cliche, giving thanks is an effective way to steel yourself against the stress and struggle of modern life.
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Nov 9, 2023 | 
usforacle.com | Abigail Nichols |Marcelene Pilcher |Rachel Beaird
The “fascist” Republicans and “sexual groomer” Democrats rule the political theater, convincing their followers that the other side is malicious. In this tense world of politics, debating helps people discover commonalities. This is why USF College Democrats President Tyler Tone and USF College Republicans Executive Director Ethan Vaubel partnered up to host a collaborative debate on Tuesday – welcoming all donkeys, elephants and independents.
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Nov 8, 2023 | 
usforacle.com | Rachel Beaird |Marcelene Pilcher
Stopping for coffee on the way to class, grabbing lunch on the way home or going to dinner for a special occasion, one thing is for sure – you’re going to be asked to tip. It is standard practice to tip servers at sit-down restaurants anywhere from 15-20%. Now, coffee shops, cafes and fast food restaurants have started to this same generosity. Employers need to pay their employees reasonable wages rather than over-relying on customers to make up the difference in tips.
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Oct 30, 2023 | 
usforacle.com | Rachel Beaird |Marcelene Pilcher |Anna Gustafson
The depersonalization of the shopping experience started with self checkouts, which make up 40% of checkout options. A new advancement has made its way into the spotlight – unstaffed, AI-run stores. USF’s new AI-powered convenience store, 813 Quick Eats, opened over Labor Day weekend. Some students have complained that the shopping experience wasn’t as smooth as expected. This new store sets a dangerous precedent for the university.
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Oct 30, 2023 | 
usforacle.com | Anna Gustafson |Marcelene Pilcher |Rachel Beaird
Welcome to the world of youthful rebellion, where house parties, fraternity gatherings and tailgates reign supreme – and where of college students drink despite being under legal age. USF has clear policies on alcohol consumption for underage consumers including loss of financial aid, suspension and even expulsion. The battle between underage drinking and hard-to-enforce laws has occurred at USF and universities nationwide.
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Oct 25, 2023 | 
usforacle.com | Rachel Beaird |Marcelene Pilcher |Lennon Tomaselli
USF’s Feed-A-Bull food pantry receives no financial help from the university, even though increased housing and meal plan prices are part of the reason so many students have to rely on the program in the first place. The pantry is already nearing the number of visits they typically see after an entire school year. The program is struggling to keep up with the demand.
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Oct 1, 2023 | 
usforacle.com | Anna Gustafson |Marcelene Pilcher |Abigail Nichols |Rachel Beaird
President Biden delivered a speech at a campaign reception on Thursday in which he posed a critical question to the American people: “What will we do to maintain our democracy?”Biden emphasized the need to restore trust in democratic institutions and referenced polarization, the division of opposing ideology, as a core concern. Intolerance to conflicting views is establishing a democracy at the mercy of partisan divides.
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Sep 27, 2023 | 
usforacle.com | Abigail Nichols |Marcelene Pilcher |Rachel Beaird
About 65% of Americans have highly negative views of politicians, according to Pew Research Center’s Sept. 19 study. People feel dissatisfied because they believe that politicians are money-hungry, selfish and dishonest, according to the study. USF students also do not believe politicians are honest, according to a Wednesday poll conducted by The Oracle.
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Sep 25, 2023 | 
usforacle.com | Rachel Beaird |Abigail Nichols
Students for Socialism (SFS) held a rally on Monday to express their concerns over rising housing costs and its impact on the environment, according to a Sept. 18 article by The Oracle. Nearly half of USF’s carbon footprint is caused by the almost 40,000 students and faculty members that commute to and from campus on a regular basis, according to the Student Green Energy Fund. USF set the goal to be carbon neutral by 2070 in its 2010 Climate Action Plan.
