Tag: #BriannaBush

• November 8, 2021

  Movement Advocating Against Gentrification Emerges in Tampa Heights

  By Brianna Bush Save Tampa Heights, a community initiative, is asking residents in the area to join in preserving Tampa Heights’ historical architecture. Gentrification is not a new concern, but with more new builds in the city’s oldest suburb, those in the community think it’s time to advocate.  “This neighborhood is close to downtown and […]
• October 18, 2021

  Controversy over UT’s Acknowledgement of LGBTQ+ History Month

  By Brianna Bush  The observance highlights the achievements of 31 pioneers in the 19th and 20th centuries who identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender including Women’s Suffrage activist Susan B. Anthony. Their fight for equality pushed for its commemoration in 1995 and has been celebrated ever since. In honor of National Coming Out Day, […]
• October 11, 2021

  ‘Twindemic’ Causes Concern in Healthcare System

  By Brianna Bush The onset of flu season and the pandemic, known as the “twindemic,” is striking concern amongst healthcare professionals.  The healthcare system is continuously combating the spread of the coronavirus but with the flu season quickly approaching, they may be charged with a new concern. With schools and jobs functioning in person, officials […]
• October 3, 2021

  Texas-style Abortion Bill Making Its Way to Florida

  By Brianna Bush  On Wednesday, Sept. 22, Republican state lawmaker Webster Barnaby of Florida proposed a bill that would prohibit abortions at around six weeks into pregnancy. Known as the Florida Heartbeat Act, the 40-page proposal upholds that the bill will require “a physician to conduct a test for, and inform a woman seeking an […]
• August 27, 2021

  UT Welcomes New Chief Diversity Officer

  By Brianna Bush On Aug. 30, The University of Tampa’s new chief diversity officer (CDO), Thomas Witherspoon, is set to be at the forefront of making strides towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).  In addition, Witherspoon will work to carry out the mission in the Values to Action: UT’s Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and […]