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The applications are in, and this year’s Student Government (SG) presidential campaign will feature five tickets, more than in the last three years. The first ticket to submit a packet includes current Senate President Kristen Truong as the presidential candidate and cellular, molecular and microbiology major Mary Lumapas as her vice presidential running mate. The next ticket has Chris Griffin, a senator in the college of arts and sciences, as the presidential candidate. His running mate, Alec Waid, recently
resigned as Senior Justice of the SG Supreme Court. The third ticket includes SG Executive Branch members Michael Malanga, a graduate student in accounting, and Taylor Sanchez. Currently, Malanga is the Student Body Vice President while Sanchez occupies the office of Chief of Staff. Running as another SG pair, SG Director of University Affairs Judelande Jeune and college of business Sen. Wesley Viola are running for the presidential and vice presidential offices, respectively. On the only ticket that doesn’t include any members of SG, Nicole Hudson will be run-
ning for the position of Student Body President. Her running mate is Carlton Drew. Current Student Body President Andy Rodriguez submitted an application with listed running mate Sandra Sawan Lara. However, according to Rodriguez, the pair will not be running. Campaigning for the positions will begin Feb. 15 and there will be a Meet the Candidates booth at Bull Market Feb. 24. According to the candidate application packet, voting will begin Feb. 29 and continue until March 3. If the need arises, a run-off election will be held from March 8 to March 9.
Trump travels to Tampa
Republican frontrunner Donald Trump will host a rally at the Sun Dome on Friday. The event is scheduled to take place three days after the New Hampshire primary, which will give Trump’s campaign a better sense of its competition prior to the Florida primary on March 15. Doors open at 5 p.m. for the event, which is expected to begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for free online at eventbrite.com. However, parking will cost $20. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE
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As political primary season moves forward, the deadline to register to vote is fast approaching. According to the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, the deadline for all new registration applications, as well as changes in party affiliation, is Feb. 16. Florida holds closed primaries, which means only registered party members can vote in their chosen party’s primary. Voters registered as independent will not be allowed to vote in either primary, which will be held March 15. Once registration is approved, the Supervisor of Elections will send a Voter Information Card which will show the voter’s precinct and other voting information. Applications are available at the four Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections offices, driver’s license agencies, public libraries, Florida public assistance agencies, tax collector’s offices and VoteHillsborough. com. Applications picked up at offices can be completed and submitted on location. Those printed from the website must be printed out and taken into one of the previously mentioned offices for signing and submission. VoteHillsborough.com has a portal to check voter registration portal under the My Registration Status tab. Additionally, the Hillsborough County Supervisor
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Students to explore film through MovieFest By Miki Shine C O - N E W S
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The Campus MovieFest (CMF) arrives at USF this week to kick off the week-long competition with an information session tonight at 6 in the Marshall Student Center (MSC) room 3700. Every year CMF visits over 30 college campuses across the country to help students explore the field of movie making. The official launch of CMF at USF will be Wednesday. While registration online at campusmoviefest.com/usf is encouraged, students are also
welcome to register at the launch event. The CMF team brings film equipment to campus — including cameras, portable hard drives and laptops with the full Adobe Cloud suite — for students to check out and use to make a five-minute short film. Each team, composed of between one and 20 students, is to create a five-minute film that’s shot and edited between Feb. 10 and Feb. 16. Other than actors, all team members have to be USF affiliates. “This movie can be anything they want — any genre, any category,” Wey Lin, promotions manager of CMF,
said. “It can be comedy, drama, horror. It can be a commercial ... we always try to be a creative outlet for any student, especially those who aren’t in a specific art or communications major.” CMF started at Emory University in 2001 when four students provided their peers with everything to make a movie for one week. Since then, it has become the largest student film festival in the world, with more than a million students participating annually. After a week to create their movies, the top sixteen are shown at CMF’s Red Carpet
Event in the MSC Oval Theater on Feb. 22 at 7 p.m., with the four winners moving on to the national finals in Atlanta in June. The national winner will receive $150,000, a one-year subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud and the chance to travel to the Cannes International Film Festival — the largest film festival in the word — for the Short Film Corner in the south of France over the summer. USF teams have placed nationally before in the past nine years and is one of the largest participating universities. Due to the aid and support
of companies, there’s no entry fee for students and all equipment loans are free. According to Lin, students have nothing to lose since if they register and find that the competition isn’t for them then they can simply return the equipment. “There’s no money involved,” she said. “They don’t need to bring a team or a script. Just a student ID, another form of photo ID, and the equipment is there. It’s just a once in a lifetime opportunity for students ... It’s a crazy fun experience, we’re only here once a year and it’s a great way to get some valuable insight into film.”
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of Elections can be reached at 813-744-5900 to determine an individual’s status. There are three methods people may choose to vote, including Vote by Mail ballots, which will be sent out to voters in mid-February
and must be submitted to the Supervisor of Elections Office by 7 p.m. on the day of the primary. Another method to utilize is the early voting process, which will be held from Feb. 29 to March 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at several early voting sites. The final option for voters is Election Day on March 15 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
To vote in a U.S. federal election, applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old and meet their state’s residency requirements. Out-of-state students must check with their home state’s requirements for residency. Those not registered to vote in Florida will not be allowed to vote in either primary.
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the Oracle Obama finally puts his foot down against anti-Muslim rhetoric Editor in Chief the University of South Florida’s student newspaper since 1966
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On Wednesday, President Barack Obama made his first presidential mosque visit in the U.S. for the first time in his presidency as a way to reaffirm solidarity with Muslim-Americans in Sports Editor light of recent anti-Muslim rhetoJacob Hoag ric from Republican presidential oraclesportseditor@gmail.com candidates. In a speech during the visit, Opinion Editor Obama praised the religion for Breanne Williams supporting peace, rather than the oracleopinion@gmail.com hate propagated by groups like ISIL. He also spoke on their right Lifestyle Editor to be in this country. Jasmin Faisal “You’re right where you oraclelifestyleeditor@gmail.com belong. You’re not Muslim or American. You are Muslim and Copy Editors American,” he said. Zach Lowie Additionally, he condemned Isabelle Cavazos anti-Muslim bigotry from presidential candidates, such as Graphic Artists Donald Trump, who has advoLuke Blankenship cated imposing a ban on Muslim Destiny Moore immigrants entering the U.S.. Obama said anti-Muslim rhetoAdvertising Sales ric only strengthens the cause of Lauren Alford radicalization and boosts terrorist Alyssa Alexander groups such as ISIS by making Adriana Covate Muslim-Americans more suscepDestiny Moore tible to their rhetoric. ¬ Dylan Ritchey Other Republican candidates have instead advocated religious screens on Muslims entering the country as refugees from the Middle East. He also condemned The Oracle is published Monday and Thursday this practice, saying Muslim during the fall, spring and summer semesters. immigrants should be accepted The Oracle allocates one free issue to each student. into the U.S. without bias in order Additional copies are $.50 each and available at the Oracle office (SVC 0002). to protect our First Amendment rights. BY PHONE “If we’re serious about freeMain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 974-6242 Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 974-5190 dom of religion — and I’m speakNews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 974-1888 ing now to my fellow Christians Sports ................ 974-2842 who remain the majority in the Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . 974-2620 country — we have to understand Classified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 974-6242 that an attack on one faith is an attack on all faiths,” Obama said. Website: usforacle.com Facebook: facebook.com/usforacle His visit to the mosque was Twitter: @USFOracle not the first of its kind by a sitting American president. President CORRECTIONS George W. Bush also visited a The Oracle will correct or clarify factual errors. News Editors Miki Shine Abby Rinaldi oraclenewsteam@gmail.com
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New York City mosque days after the Sept. 11 terror attacks for the same purpose — to reaffirm solidarity with Muslim-Americans who felt marginalized because of their religion’s association to terrorism. Similar rhetoric is also apparent in the new USF Student Government Senate divestment resolution, which calls for the USF Board of Trustees to end investments in companies associated with human rights violations against the people of Palestine. The resolution has evolved into a movement to condemn Israel for its actions against Palestine and essentially take sides in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this way, the divestment has been criticized by the Student Government Senate President, Kristen Troung, as well as the Student Body President and Vice President, Andy Rodriguez and Mike Malanga, as serving only to divide students and promote antiSemitism on campus. Both Obama’s message at the Baltimore mosque and the approved USF divestment resolution have one thing in common: they attempt to promote tolerance and protect freedom of religion. If Trump imposes an anti-Muslim ban, it would only marginalize Muslim-Americans and make them more prone to the rhetoric of ISIS and other terrorist groups. The common theme here is balancing freedom of religion and freedom of speech. The U.S. should not promote bigotry against a particular religion. Instead, it should tolerate people regardless of religion, and remain neutral in international issues where possible in order to stop hateful rhetoric while also protecting our First Amendment rights. Matthew Salway is a junior majoring in biology.
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What you said Sunday night was Super Bowl 50. While some people are just tuning in to watch Beyonce sing with Coldplay at the halftime show, the majority of the country is ready for the Broncos vs. Panthers showdown. Opinion Editor Breanne Williams asked students who they think will win the game.
“I think the Panthers, but I want the Broncos (to win) so Peyton Manning will win.” - Mae Noonan, a senior majoring in behavioral healthcare
“I think the Panthers will win.” - Salim Al Saadi, a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering
“The Panthers.” - Alex Auto, a senior majoring in philosophy
“I think the Broncos will win.” - Madison Wilson, a senior majoring in Biology
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Bulls drained by SMU USF gets routed 92-58 by SMU as injuries continue to pile
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The Denver Broncos prevailed in Super Bowl 50, knocking the overwhelming favorite by 14 points. Down six late in the fourth quarter, the newly crowned MVP Cam Newton took the field for a chance to take the lead. Newton instead had the ball knocked from his hand by Broncos linebacker Von Miller, and Denver recovered inside the Carolina 10-yard-line. In what could be his last game, Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning didn’t have an impressive state line. But should he decide to retire, he will leave on top, much like Broncos general manager John Elway, who retired following back-to-back Super Bowl wins in the ‘90s.
Note-a-Bull Former USF football standout and current defensive back for the Denver Broncos Kayvon Webster became the first Bull to play in two Super Bowls. He also played when the Broncos loss to the Seattle Seahawks in 2014. Former USF quarterback B.J. Daniels attended Super Bowls in 2014 and 2015 on the Seahawks practice squad. USF scoreboard
Men’s tennis (Friday)
USF 7, Minnestota 0 Texas A&M 4, USF 3 (Saturday)
Women’s tennis (Saturday) USC 6, USF 1
Women’s basketball Temple 68, USF 66
Track and field (Villanova Inv.) Men’s: 5th Women’s: 4th
Left: Junior forward Bo Zeigler injured his knee in the first half against SMU and did not return. Top right: USF had only eight players available following Zeigler’s injury and its bench is getting crowded. Bottom right: Sophomore walk-on Jake Bodway played a seasonhigh 26 minutes against the Mustangs, scoring four points. ORACLE PHOTOS/ADAM MATHIEU Santos (health issue) out — along coach Orlando Antigua said of his of the game. By Jacob Hoag S P O R T S E D I T O R with prior injuries to guards Roddy team, which allowed 42 points in “I think we could’ve fought hardPeters (foot) and Holston (ACL) — the paint. “We had to overextend er,” McMurray said. “With the kind The already subdued Sun Dome USF had no choice but to dip fur- and that makes it easier for them of guys we have, we know that to drive in the lane.” we’re down guys and we know the crowd fell silent as junior forward ther into its limited reserves. Walk-ons Jake Bodway and Tre’ A 19-6 run, ended by a pull- situation we’re in right now. But, at Bo Zeigler lay on the floor clutching his left knee after colliding with Bryant both played, with Bodway up 3-pointer by USF’s McMurray, the end of the day, you still have to the knee of an SMU player seven playing a season-high 26 minutes fueled the Mustang’s dominant fight for what you want in life and in the loss. The two combined for first-half. your goals in life.” minutes into the first half Sunday. McMurray was entrenched in a For McMurray, it’s less about An undermanned USF team 4 points in 32 minutes. Prior to that was already down to six schol- today’s game, Bryant had played point guard battle with SMU’s lead- the win column and more about ing scorer Nic Moore for most of improving his game — coming arship players couldn’t catch its just six minutes this season. Pairing a depleting roster with the game until Moore was pulled from a guy averaging over 18 breath against the No. 12 Mustangs points in his last six games. (20-2, 9-2), falling 92-58 in front of a daunting, well-oiled opponent late in the second half. made for a long afternoon for USF, McMurray is tied for the nation’s “I’m just trying to get better out an announced crowd of 2,857. beginning from the opening tip. most minutes played by a freshthere in every aspect of my game,” “It sucks to see somebody like “We started terribly, this game,” man, averaging 35.3 per game. McMurray said. “I don’t really pay Bo go down,” freshman guard Jahmal McMurray said. “We just McMurray said. “We started really McMurray played all but one min- attention to everything else besides have to fight for him while he’s slow. They got out and started ute on Sunday, scoring a team-high what coach wants me to do.” making shots early and we weren’t 18 points. USF gets a week off before down.” The Mustangs stretched its lead traveling to take on Temple in Zeigler didn’t return to the out there contesting. “It’s hard to fight back when you to 22 by halftime, eliminating Philadelphia on Sunday at 3 p.m. game, leaving USF with just eight much chance for a comeback. It’s a much-needed break for the available players — the rest of the start out like that.” SMU began the game on an 11-0 The narrative continued in the ailing team. team bedecked in sweat suits and, “Right now, this bye week is in sophomore guard Troy Holston’s run, hitting all three shots from second half with a 20-9 SMU run case, an eyepatch after scratching beyond the arc. The Bulls fought out of the gate, giving USF little important for us just to get fresh back to bring the game within six, power to stifle it. bodies and see if we can recover his cornea. Before the Bulls could adjust, the from some of the injuries,” Antigua With forwards Chris Perry but SMU began to score with ease. “They got in the lane because Mustangs had already sprinted out said. (suspended indefinitely) and Luis they were making shots,” USF to a 36-point lead — their largest