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Interview with student sitting in at USF Tampa listen
04/05/13 Seán KinaneWMNF Drive-Time News Friday Listen to this entire show:
Tags: USF, SDS, students, tuition
Friday on the Tampa campus of the University of South Florida several students held what they’re calling a weekly occupation of the Patel Center.
That building houses the offices of university president Judy Genshaft and other administrators.
We spoke live on the phone by Danielle Leppo with Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society.
Be the first to commentIn talk with USF students, Tampa Mayor Buckhorn at loss for his opinion on DREAM Act listen
10/11/11 Janelle IrwinWMNF Drive-Time News Tuesday Listen to this entire show:
Tags: Bob Buckhorn, high speed rail, DREAM Act, USF, Tuition fee increases, education, students, immigration
In an attempt to raise political interest among college-aged voters, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn answered questions from students at USF Tampa last night. He said young adults should get more involved in politics, but fumbled over one of their questions about the DREAM Act.
As the Mayor of a city with a major university – one whose economic contribution is substantial – you would think Buckhorn would make sure he’s up on ...
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05/16/11 Jon ButtsSustainable Living and Alternative Health Listen to this entire show:
Tags: education, students, electric vehicles, conservation, sustainability
Our first guest was the coordinator for Hillsborough County’s Stormwater Environmental Program, John McGee. John talked about the Adopt-A-Pond and Lake and Streams programs and how we can get involved with the health of these backyard ecosystems. You can find out more at www.hillsborough.wateratlas.org.
Next up we had the Math & Science Supervisor for the Pinellas County School System, Rose Mack, join the program to talk about the Science Technolo...
Be the first to commentImmigrant and youth issues propel USF student body president to claim political speech record listen
04/20/11 Kate BradshawWMNF Drive-Time News Wednesday Listen to this entire show:
Tags: Cesar Hernandez, University of South Florida, filibuster, speech, USF, Florida Legislature, Barack Obama, immigration, youth, education, students
Late this morning, University of South Florida student body president Cesar Hernandez wrapped up a record-breaking speech that lasted twenty-four hours. The aspiring doctor and politician hopes to catch the eye of lawmakers in Tallahassee and Washington.
"What struck me most forcibly about the NLF was the totality as a social revolution first and as a war second..."
It was a Mr. Smith Goes to Washington-style filibuster, but unlike the film, spectators wore flip-flops and carried iPo...
Be the first to commentUSF student body president to lead talk-a-thon for student rights and immigration reform listen
04/15/11 Seán KinaneWMNF Drive-Time News Friday Listen to this entire show:
Tags: USF, immigration, students, education
Some University of South Florida students are so upset about how lawmakers in Tallahassee and Washington are treating young people, they’re going to talk about it nonstop for more than three days. They don’t like cuts to education or policies that hurt immigrants. It’s being spearheaded by Cesar Hernandez, USF’s student body president who also serves on the university’s Board of Trustees.
One of their goals is for president Obama to notice their activism enough to come to USF to engage the...
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