The Oracle

The Oracle is a well-known student-operated newspaper located on the Tampa campus of the University of South Florida. Since its founding in 1966, this respected publication has been a valuable platform for aspiring journalists and individuals committed to the principles of a free press.

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USF police issue No Trespass Order after gun case found in Fine Arts Building

5 days ago | usforacle.com | Noah Vinsky |Anamaria Gomez-Arrigo |Isabella Oefelein |Clara Garcia |Clara García

University Police issued a No Trespass Order to a male not affiliated with USF after conducting an investigation on a gun case and magazines found in the Fine Arts Building last month.
USF’s future leadership unclear as bills to limit governor’s role are delayed

1 week ago | usforacle.com | Isabella Oefelein |Anamaria Gomez-Arrigo |Maria Cortes

A Florida bill that would have limited the governor’s role in choosing state university presidents has been indefinitely postponed. Just two and a half weeks after House Bill 1321 passed the Florida House, the Senate withdrew the bill from consideration along with its companion, Senate Bill 1726, according to the Florida Senate. Scott Perry, USF Faculty Senate Vice President, said the bills would have diminished the governor’s “power” in appointing university presidents.
USF community seeks answers after USFSM, New College merger drafts surface

1 week ago | usforacle.com | Anamaria Gomez-Arrigo |Maria Cortes

Scott Perry said USF faculty was told over “several months” that merger plans with USF Sarasota-Manatee originated from New College of Florida. However, Perry said USF will have to repair its relationship with the community now that “internal documents” revealed university administrators “discussed” the proposal. “A great deal of trust must be earned back before we can have confidence in USF’s plans for our future,” said Perry, the vice president of the USF Faculty Senate.
USF professors alarmed by DOGE’s review of academic research

2 weeks ago | usforacle.com | Clara Garcia |Clara García |Anamaria Gomez-Arrigo |Maria Cortes

David Allsopp said he knew the Florida State Department of Governmental Efficiency was looking for “inefficiencies” across higher education institutions ever since its creation in February. However, as a professor who has conducted research at USF for 24 years, Allsopp was “surprised” to learn the Florida DOGE team would analyze research done by university staff. “I don’t know what they think they’re going to find,” said Allsopp, a professor in the College of Education.
USF SG leaders take office after disqualifications, appeals

2 weeks ago | usforacle.com | Isabella Oefelein |Anamaria Gomez-Arrigo |Maria Cortes |Clara Garcia |Clara García

The beginning of a new generation of USF student leaders started on May 12, when the USF Student Government hosted a ceremony to inaugurate its sixth consolidated term. Among the new officers are Sumit Jadhav and Caio Esmeraldi, who will serve as student body president and vice president, respectively, representing all three USF campuses. Emma Goodwin and Ethan Walsh will serve as USF Tampa’s governor and lieutenant governor, respectively. The USF St. Pete campus will be served by Gov.
USF advances to NCAA tournament off first AAC title win

3 weeks ago | usforacle.com | Mithil Vyas |Noah Vinsky |Tobey Blair |Will Rainsberger

USF softball has had an eventful past few days. From winning its first-ever American Athletic Conference title on Saturday to earning a spot in the Tallahassee regional for the NCAA tournament on Sunday, the Bulls have had a stretch to remember. Now, they look to ride the momentum into the postseason. Related: USF softball dominates Memphis, sweeps weekend seriesThe team didn’t have long to celebrate Saturday’s 5-4 victory over North Texas.
How funding cuts are affecting USF student orgs, depts

1 month ago | usforacle.com | Maria Cortes |Anamaria Gomez-Arrigo

For Carolina Gutfreund, next year’s cuts to student organization funding won’t just shrink the Botanical Gardens Club’s budget — they’ve led her to step down as its president. “The idea of it being bad was just making me so sad because we put a lot of effort into our events,” said Gutfreund, a junior English and interdisciplinary social sciences major. Gutfreund has been part of the Botanical Gardens Club for three years.
Column: My favorite USF sports moments as a student journalist

1 month ago | usforacle.com | Joshua Hightower |Mithil Vyas |Noah Vinsky |Tobey Blair

As my time at The Oracle comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the stories that have stuck with me the most. Looking back at my work, there are three instances I can say defined my one year as a sports writer. These stories go beyond the headlines, and instead capture the essence of what journalism means to me. No. 3: Sammie Puisis’s statement gameSammie Puisis is one of the all-time greats in USF women’s basketball history.
OPINION: Getting public records at USF is too difficult

1 month ago | usforacle.com | Lily Belcher |Lia Marsee |Liv Baker

Between budget cuts, a crackdown on immigration and pushback on diversity, equity and inclusion programs, USF is participating in a slew of changes it won’t brag about. Without public records, tuition-paying students, corporate donors and university employees may not know what programs and procedures the university is participating in. But getting my hands on these records has been the most challenging part of my two years as a news writer at The Oracle.
USF approves $407 million price tag for stadium, related infrastructure

1 month ago | usforacle.com | Noah Vinsky |Mithil Vyas |Madyson Fryer |Tobey Blair

The USF Board of Trustees approved a $407 million expenditure for USF’s 35,000-seat on-campus stadium and other associated projects during a Tuesday meeting. The stadium will cost $348.5 million. It’s a slight jump from the previous price of $340 million the board approved in June 2023. The motion passed unanimously with little discussion. Site preparation in Sycamore Fields first began in February.