By Alex Butler Police officers in full Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) gear greeted Taneisha Archer, senior chemistry major at The University of Tampa, at a downtown Tampa protest in early June. As her friends kneeled in front of the police, Archer watched as they were shot by rubber bullets and pepper sprayed. The protest …
by Michaela Thomas It’s that time of the year again, award season. From the Golden Globes to the Oscars, movie fans can watch their favorite actors, directors and writers compete for a chance to go home with one of these prestigious awards. However, their lack of diversity is one of the major issues looming over …
by Malaysia Alford Some students at UT are concerned about inclusiveness when it comes to women of color and the beauty products sold at the school’s bookstore. The university’s Barnes and Noble College Bookstore is home to more than just textbooks, school supplies and spirit gear. It houses basic living essentials for its residents and those …
By VERONICA SANSUR Donald Trump has a new obsession. It’s called “chain migration.” He wants to end the practice of immigrants, once legalized, bringing their relatives including children and secondary relatives to live with them in the United States. Chain migration is, in fact, a common occurrence around the world. For example, Cuban populations have …
BY AISLINN FALLON The Diversity Fellowship is an organization that is dedicated to representing diversity for UT. The Diversity Fellowship holds events that raise awareness for a multitude of issues that our campus and society face. The student director of diversity and inclusion is Caroline Stadler, a senior public health major. In the diversity fellowship, …
