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UT Grads' Connections to Illinois Scandal Unfolding

Sometimes it's not what you know, but whom you know, Rob Blagojevich told University of Tampa graduates last May. This week, the well-connected UT alumnus came under fire in the federal "pay-to-play" investigation of his younger brother, Rod, the recently indicted Illinois governor who also attended UT. Blagojevich chaired his brother's campaign fund, "Friends of Rod Blagojevich" and in the 76-page indictment...

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Movies You Don't Want To Miss This Christmas

Our reviewer's five movies released over the holidays: Bedtime Stories, The Spirit, Valkyrie (for an uplifting Christmas Day flick, of course), Marley & Me...

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Minaret Ends Year On The Cutting Edge

Another semester down, another group of students welcomed and another commencement is about to send hundreds of seniors out into the world. At The Minaret, we have the distinct pleasure of watching the semester pass by and grabbing hold of stories as they come in. We started before school even began, reporting on an alleged scheme by security unveiled by a terminated security guard. We welcomed the school back to campus and later covered the effects construction was having on campus life. We reported on how Hurricane Gustav affected current and past students...

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Former Soccer Player Invited to Premier Scouting Event

Ryan Maxwell finished his time playing for the University of Tampa but continued his career in soccer.

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12 Days of (Se)xmas

Despite the fact that most of us have less than 12 days left on campus, i.e., less than 12 days to get all of our work done, confirm travel plans, pack up our stuff and say goodbye to friends, I thought it might be cute, in the spirit of the holidays, to give some suggestions for end of semester sex relations—that is, if you can even find the time to hook up in this maelstrom of papers and exams.

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Shoe thrown at Bush shows contempt for U.S. foreign policy

It's the end of the line for President George W. Bush, and instead of flying high in the 'lame duck' period of his presidency, he must aim low.

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“Gross” messaging increases handwashing, fights Norovirus at colleges

It takes “gross” messaging to get undergraduate students to wash their hands more frequently after going to the bathroom, Denver researchers find.

What to Watch for: Bball, Swimming and Softball

Read up on why women's and men's basketball are among the top three sports to watch this spring at UT. Also, catch up with UT's stellar swimming team and up-and-coming softball squad.

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TV Specials All December Long

December gives us joy through numerous mediums including reuniting with family, getting into the “spirit” of different holidays, and enjoying the nice cool weather.

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