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Conversation at the Faculty Senate Executive Committee meeting Wednesday afternoon centered around two pressing issues at universities: excess credit hours and trigger warnings. According to a report from USF St. Petersburg, 66 percent of students graduating with a bachelor’s degree are doing so without excess credit hours. Meanwhile, increasing numbers of colleges are requiring professors to include trigger warnings — advance warning of certain subjects covered in the course — including, potentially, USF. Excess credit hours start when a student takes more than 110 percent of credit hours required to earn their degree. After passing that point, current state law
has students paying twice in tuition per credit hour. Some credits don’t count for this rule and special allowance is made for students double majoring, as long as they finish both degrees around the same time. Additionally, the number of students graduating with excess credit hours is one of the factors looked at when the state evaluates Performance Based Funding for a university. Discussion during the meeting included limiting students in major options based on credits with which they’re transferring in, further monitoring student progress and educating students about the effects of taking more than 110 percent of classes needed to graduate. However, the committee didn’t come to a resolution on what to do. “While I do honestly believe that the legislature had the best
intentions of providing affordable … education, it’s put students and universities in a very, very difficult position,” Provost Ralph Wilcox said at the meeting. Wilcox also encouraged the committee, and the Faculty Senate at large, to start a dialogue about sensitive issues, such as trigger warnings, that he feels the faculty is hesitant to discuss, both with other faculty members and with students. “As we look across the nation today, increasingly public and private universities are becoming ground zero for some of the most difficult conversations,” Wilcox said. “Increasingly what we hear on campus and across the country is questions raised about the whole notion of free speech, civil discourse, micro-aggressions, call for trigger warnings and this is something of a new
climate.” His main question for the committee was what role faculty should have in these conversations. That he left open to the committee but the one course of action he discouraged was remaining silent. He said the Senate needs to find a position and stick to a position. The committee discussed specific faculty members’ concerns about bringing up certain topics in class and the idea of encouraging open communication around campus between people with differing opinions. A decision was made to brainstorm ways to openly discuss the topic. “College is an important time of discovery,” Wilcox said. “Intellectual and self discovery as it was for many of us. We are effectively eliminating that opportunity for discovery.”
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Investigation of director continues By Abby Rinaldi C O - N E W S
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In the week after Director of the Zimmerman School of Mass Communications Samuel Bradley was placed on administrative leave following reports of unprofessional behavior at his former employer, USF has been making headlines. Reports of Bradley’s behavior at Texas Tech University, including romantic and sexual relationships with three of his students and at least one other student who was not enrolled in Bradley’s courses, have been searched through and reported on by various news networks, and USF is in the process of running its own investigation. The university’s investigation was initially focused on how Bradley was hired to USF, as the terms of his dismissal from Texas Tech were never brought up by Bradley or his former employer, according to Eric Eisenberg, the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The aim is not to re-investigate what Bradley did at Texas Tech. However, as the investigation goes on, the direction could change. Eisenberg says interviews with involved parties have already started. The investigation is an independent review spearheaded by the law firm of Thompson, Sizemore, Gonzalez and Hearing, according to USF spokesman Adam Freeman. “My expectation is that (the investigation) will be done within weeks, not months,” Eisenberg said. “I know they’re working to get it done as quickly as possible because we know it (has) been disturbing the people. We want to… move ahead as fast as we can.” Bradley is still on paid administrative leave, as put on by Eisenberg, until the firm’s report is complete. He also has tenure, which was awarded back in 2014. Whether Bradley’s tenure would be revoked Eisenberg is not sure. It would be a compli-
cated and dense process to go through. He emphasized there is a difference between losing tenure, losing employment and losing the directorship. According to an article from the Tampa Bay Times, Bradley is in the process of moving away from his New Tampa home. Eisenberg is not willing to speculate as to what the possible outcome may be but ensures he and his colleagues will do everything in their power to ensure that students and the reputation of the School of Mass Communications are not negatively impacted. “My office and the acting director are 100 percent committed to not having this affect either their class experience or their employment opportunities or the reputation of the school,” Eisenberg said. “…We’re treating this as (an) isolated personnel matter and as such we’re going to investigate it and we’re going to do the right thing for the students.” Currently, the acting director of the Zimmerman School of Mass Communications is Art Ramirez, who will serve in the position until the investigation is complete, according to Eisenberg. Ramirez is working alongside associate director Wayne Garcia. “As a matter of fact, I’ve asked him to do everything he can to make sure that students’ questions get answered, people get classes, employers get answers if they have questions…” Eisenberg said. “Art Ramirez has stepped in very strongly and Wayne Garcia … has continued to be very much on the job as well. So they’re trying to create as much normalcy and continuity as they can.” Garcia preferred not to comment. Ramirez was unable to give comment at the time of print. Eisenberg is looking forward to everything wrapping up soon. “I’m anxious for ... the investigation to be done so that we can move forward and put this behind us in an appropriate way,” he said.
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What you said SG is debating the creation of a diversity council. Opinion Editor Breanne Williams asked students if they think the student body is successfully represented at USF.
Advising.” It will also include the “Training and Operations and director of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity. The other four “Yeah, I think we have members would be the student very diverse student body president and vice president, involvement programs and the Senate president and the Senate the multicultural affairs president pro tempore.” This is where one of the major office is great.” problems occurs. Obviously having only three students to represent - Amani Andrews, the entire student body would not be extremely efficient. Elmunaier a sophomore majoring promised, however, once the comin public health mittee was instated they would begin to grow to fully represent campus. The council is also unique from the others across the country because it is mainly made up of non“I think the issue is students. The entire point of having students don’t know how a diversity council is so students can make sure SG and administration to have their voice heard.” are aware of exactly what ails the student body. - Shawn Johnson, You need students to be able to a freshman majoring in accomplish this. mechanical engineering Another issue lies in the channel between the average student on campus and the committee. This committee is supposed to allow students who may not feel comfortable approaching senators with issues “Absolutely. We have a they’ve seen on campus to have culturally and globally someone they can easily speak to. There needs to be either open diverse campus. I think forums once a month in a popular everyone has a voice. It’s area like the amphitheater, or a pubgreat.” lic event that allows all students to lend their voice to what USF should focus on. - Jack Sherwood, Over 48,000 students are enrolled a senior majoring at USF. It should be the university’s in management top priority to ensure no one is information systems excluded while earning his or her degree. If SG is prepared to put in the time to modify the concept, the council could easily become a huge asset. “Students don’t know However, if they simply reject the idea students will continue to where to go to get help or fall through the cracks, and if they voice their concerns.” quickly pass it through without modification, it will without a doubt end - Valance Smith, up becoming a useless committee. Breanne Williams is a junior majoring in mass communications.
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STARZ starts streaming services By Jasmin Faisal L I F E S T Y L E
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With the wide variety of premium cable subscription streaming networks available, such as HBO and Showtime, it doesn’t seem like viewers would need another. However, the premium cable and satellite television network STARZ plans to do just that. On Tuesday, STARZ announced its intent to join the streaming service game with the launch of its new app, STARZ. For $8.99 per month, members can have access to STARZ original series, such as their upcoming show, “American Gods” and their popular series, “Outlander.” The cost is comparable and competitive with Netflix and Amazon Prime, both of which serve as many college students’ life line after a long week. STARZ will also provide a vari-
ety of blockbuster movies, including “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which will be available later this year. This price is cheaper than both HBO and Showtime’s streaming service apps, and, according to Variety, will be free to existing STARZ premium cable subscribers. “STARZ has entered the market today with an enormous value proposition for consumers,” CEO of STARZ Chris Albrecht said. “Our programing will now be more widely available to the 20 million broadband only homes of cord nevers, cord cutters and cord shavers, including millennials and other underserved consumers who need other viable subscription service options.” STARZ will also provide its members with an unlimited amount of downloads, so they can save and watch their favorite shows offline or on the go, given their device has the
space. In order to attract fans, STARZ will begin offering an early release of the second season of “Outlander” Thursday, for both streaming and downloading - two days before its television premiere date. “We believe this innovative app will also help fortify the broadband business of many of our traditional distributors and be even more appealing for inclusion in future video bundles,” Albrecht said. According to its website, the STARZ app works as a central destination for users who wish to view the content. Subscribers to the company’s other networks, STARZ ENCORE and MOVIEPLEX, can also use the app to stream and download content. STARZ is available now on Android and iOS devices through the Google Play Store and App Store, respectively.
“American Gods,” based on the Neil Gaiman novel, is set to debut on STARZ next year, joining exclusive content such as “Ash vs. Evil Dead” and “Outlander.” SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE
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As part of USF Week, 12 student acts performed on the stage in the Oval Theater Wednesday night. A group of about 500 filled the seats to watch the show. The Ultimate Bull Talent Show focuses on showcasing students’ creativity. Wednesday was the fourth annual talent show. The acts presented included singing, spoken word poetry, dance and comedic acts. The winner of the show was El G.Nie who did a spoken word rap act about making an impression on the world. The special guest was Infinite Concept who did a dance act. —Staff report
1. Victor Cimino sang a number from the musical “Les Mis”. 2. Dalton Grados sings with his guitar. 3. Alberto Gonzales performed his stand up comic routine. 4. Almas and Quan danced in a street style, employing slowmotion and pop and lock moves as they moved to the music. ORACLE PHOTO/ADAM MATHEIU AND JACKIE BENITEZ
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from the diamond. “I know that if something happens that’s not related to baseball, I can pick the phone up and call Maglich, and he’ll be there,” Eveld said. “If I blew a tire out on the highway and it was two in the morning, I could call Maglich and we would come pick me up or help me find a new tire.” Growing up with two older brothers, the Sarasota native grew up with a passion for playing baseball. By the time he made it to Riverview High School, Maglich had played with enough passion to sustain a few injuries along the way, leading him to pursue a degree in the medical field. “Neither of my parents are doctors, I don’t really have any doctors in my family, but I got knee surgery when I was in sixth grade and that kind of planted a seed in me that I could have a sweet job where I could cut people open and fix them and heal them up,” Maglich said. “Ever since then I’ve wanted to go to medical school and be a doctor one day.”
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Maglich admitted the grind of studying for a biomedical sciences major along with playing 60 games a season can take its toll, but it’s given him a focus that Current said is rubbing off on the freshmen around him.
“He’s a guy that always goes about his business the right way. He’s not a guy that says a whole lot, but he’s always just doing the right thing, on and off the field.” Mike Current USF assistant baseball coach
“He’s a guy that always goes about his business the right way,” Current said. “He’s not a guy that says a whole lot, but he’s always just doing the right thing, on and off the field and that’s the type of guy you want to build your program around.” Consistently batting in the
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top half of the order, Maglich has delivered at the plate and the base paths in his senior season. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound right fielder is hitting .280 with 12 RBIs and is 17-for-17 on stolen bases in 29 games this season. With just over half of a season remaining in his time at USF, Maglich said he’s enjoying his last ride, but he’s also determined to lead his team back to the postseason. “Levi Borders and Luke Maglich are pretty much the team leaders, they’re our captains,” Eveld said. “Those are the tough guys on the team, those are the guy who will lead us to victory. Then Levi goes down and it almost seems like Maglich has to be twice the leader. “When you think about it like that, it’s pretty tough to do, but I think Maglich is really stepping up. Even when he’s not on the field, he’s still in the dugout cheering guys on, giving younger guys advice on stuff, trying to pick up pitches from the pitcher, trying to steal signs, he’s a team player. Having someone like that is what helps you win games.”
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Senior Luke Maglich, a 6-foot-2, 195-pound right fielder, is hitting .280 with 12 RBIs and is 17-for-17 on stolen bases in 29 games this season. ORACLE FILE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU
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“Vs. Cancer” game 2015 GOUSFBULLS.COM
USF baseball to host annual “Vs. Cancer” game on Sunday Sunday’s matchup with against Memphis marks the second edition of the USF “Vs. Cancer” game, a project created to help fund cancer research. Last year, USF raised over $16,000 in their 2015 campaign and aim to raise another $15,000 this year — their current mark is at $9,161 according to the team’s website. The money goes to the “Vs. Cancer Foundation and TGH,
helping kids in the Tampa community,” according to a press release. The team will also shave their heads following the game that kicks off at noon. Fans can participate with a five-dollar donation. Fans also can donate to the cause by visiting GOUSFBULLS.COM.
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Senior Luke Maglich guides team stocked with freshman By Vinnie Portell S T A F F
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Among the bevy of fresh faces on the field at the USF Baseball Stadium stands senior right fielder Luke Maglich. The 22-year-old team captain is the only returning starter aside from sophomore Kevin Merrell. “Coming up with the 2015 class, they were all older than me obviously and it was a big class, so it was always being the younger guy,” Maglich said. “Now in the blink of an eye, all of a sudden I’m the oldest guy by two to three years. It’s eye-opening, it’s kind of weird, honestly. But it’s fun, they’re a good group of guys and it’s fun to lead them.” With 20 newcomers on the Bulls roster, assistant coach Mike Current said Maglich has been a model example of what the younger players should do. “He plays hard all the time,” Current said. “Whether it’s practice or a game, he always plays hard. If he hits a ground ball to second base, he’s running as hard as he can down the line. He just plays the game the right way, and I think that rubs off on the younger guys. “A lot of times, that’s the most powerful way a guy can lead is to show the other guys how to do things and he’s certainly done that.” Even with the extra time he spends in the weight room after workouts and the dedication he shows to studying for a degree in biomedical sciences, Maglich leads his teammates best with his play on the field. Not one to shy away from the big moment, the senior has been a part of all three walk-off wins this season. He singled home the game-winning run in the first game of the season against Liberty, scored the winning run in a Friday game against Holy Cross
on March 11 in the 15th inning and then came back the next day to win the game with a walk-off single. Junior pitcher Tommy Eveld said Maglich’s intensity with which he plays the game is what makes him such a good teammate to have. “My first outing last year against Louisville, I started to realize this is a kid I want behind me when I’m on the mound,” Eveld said. “I gave up, well it wasn’t a hit because he ended up catching it, but the kid hit the ball all the way to the fence and he ran full speed into a concrete fence to catch the ball. “I was just like, ’Wow, I need to buy this kid dinner.’ Just time and time again he’s out there while I’m on the mound making a diving catch, running into the fence, sliding to make a catch. Several times I’ve stood on the mound tipping my cap to Luke Maglich out in right field making a good play for me.” The fearless demeanor Maglich assumes when he dons his green and white jersey is nothing new to the right fielder. In the summer of his sophomore year, Maglich was playing summer-league baseball in New England when he was hit by a pitch in the face. He broke seven bones and suffered a concussion, ending his summer. “It was just really eye opening. It makes you stop taking things for granted, things can happen in a split second, especially in baseball. It’s such a quick game and everything happens so quick, it was eye opening.” Undeterred by the injury, Maglich confidently returned to the batter’s box the following fall. While Maglich has been a go-to player on the field, Eveld said he’s proven to be just as reliable away
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Senior outfielder Luke Maglich is one of two returning USF starters. ORACLE FILE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU