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E-mail Scam Tricks Up to 10 Students

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Shortly after the spring semester ended, some UT students received fradulent emails.
Approximately 200 emails addresses were sent this email, including staff, students, and faculty. However, it took The Office of Information Technology four days to make UT students aware of this.

Spartan Outreach: Jamaican Summers

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When a preschool teacher at a small school in Jamaica fell ill, a group of 11 UT students took the lead, teaching the children songs, dances, games and other activities.

They were part of a a group of UT students that started their summer by volunteering.

Plant Hall Gets Original Coat

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Researchers and museum curators have found the original paint color of Plant Hall.

Robert A. Furhoff from Restoration of Interiors of Chicago and Abell Garcia Architects scanned pictures and paint layers to find the exact color match.

The job proved difficult as they had to uncover 18 layers of paint that have coated the original for last century.

UT Students React to Chapel Construction

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Minaret solicited the opinions of a number of UT students on the recently announced news that a $19.5 million chapel and faith center will be built on campus.

Some UT students are in favor of the new chapel being built on UT's campus, including junior Megan Smith.

U. Florida Professor Designs Flying Saucer

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

(UWIRE)- A University of Florida professor is working toward developing the mothership of science-fiction aficionados' dreams: a real flying saucer.

Subrata Roy, a mechanical and aerospace engineering associate professor, has designed a disk "shaped aircraft that he calls the "wingless electromagnetic air vehicle," or WEAV.

UCF Missing Graduate Student Found Dead

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

(UWIRE)-Authorities found the body of a UCF graduate student who went missing Tuesday night after police spent all day Wednesday searching for her. They suspect foul play.

Nicole Ganguzza, 26, was reported missing Tuesday at around 7 p.m. and was found about two miles from Jay Blanchard Park on a trail behind the post office on Econlockhatchee Trail.

You Ask, We Answer: What do you want to know about UT?

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Minaret wants to help you get acquainted with UT. As the only (and therefore best) newspaper on campus, The Minaret want to be the first place you turn to with questions. Here are some queries posed to us through our Facebook account: Rodner Salgado: We all know that college life can be stressful, especially for upcoming freshman who don't know what they're getting themselves into.

Athletic Director's award reflects program's success

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Earlier in June, Tampa's Larry Marfise received the Southeast Region AstroTurf Athletic Director of the Year honor. Marfise has been UT's Athletic Director for nine years, leading the program to five Division II national championships and improving facilities on campus.

Fans Get "Carrie-d" Away by Sex and the City

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

We've seen every season of the TV show. We've followed the lives of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda. We've shrieked over their baby bumps and cried over other shocking bumps in the road. We've laughed over countless Cosmos and raged over heartbreaking heartthrobs.

Yellowcard Concert Was Tough Work for Concert Board

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The sun was setting, the speakers were blaring and UT students sang along with all their favorite Yellowcard songs. While most college students can only dream about partying with rock stars, the first UT concert board got that opportunity at the very first Party in the Park.

Cooking Corner: Roasted Rum Daiquiri

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It's finally aummer and for many students this means that they have "permission to do absolutely nothing". Whether summer school, a job, or relaxing by the beach dictates your summer schedule, they are no matches for the seductive sweet smells of summer.

Fruit-based drinks referred during the school year as "fruity, pansy drinks" are suddenly the staple for every summer party.

Welsh soul-singer Duffy not Winehouse clone, but a class all her own

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On the merits of her infectious song "Mercy," Welsh singer Duffy has been propelled into musical superstardom.

Touted as Amy Winehouse 2.0, Duffy is more of an acquired taste than the lush beehived chanteuse. Her high-pitched, gritty vocals may turn off some initially.

Letter to the Editor: A Commuter's Outrage

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dear Editor: My name is Mrs. Laura Abercrombie. I am going to be a senior in the fall as a Secondary English Education major and have been a full-time, commuter student at the University of Tampa since I started here in 2005. This was my first choice school for the small class sizes, incredible faculty and the attention to my education as a student deciding not to live on campus.

Historic Campaign Marks Seismic Shift in Black Consciousness

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

During history lessons in elementary school, if we weren't talking about slaves then chances are we'd be discussing Martin Luther King Jr., maybe Rosa Parks-perhaps Michael Jordan or Shaq in which case it was probably a friend of mine talking, not a teacher.