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WUSF may be on its way off the air after a vote to enter it into the FCC broadcast spectrum auction by the BOT in a special meeting Tuesday. ORACLE PHOTO/ROBERTO ROLDAN S PORTS Wide receivers make gains with greater freedom.

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The future of the WUSF TV station is up in the air after the USF Board of Trustees (BOT) special meeting on Tuesday.

After about an hour of deliberation, the BOT approved USF’s participation in this year’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) incentive broadcast spectrum auction, which could mean the end of WUSF, the university owned television station.

The FCC auction will be an opportunity for TV stations

across the nation to sell or trade their broadcasting rights. Any eligible company that applies and makes an up-front payment can enter the auction, according to the FCC website. The auction is part of an effort to free up space on the electromagnetic spectrum that wireless mobile devices need more than ever with the increase in mobile device usage.

Provost Ralph Wilcox gave a presentation at the meeting answering two questions the BOT had asked prior to the special meeting: do other top tier research universities in the

U.S. own TV stations and does WUSF’s programming align with USF priorities?

Wilcox, citing information he’d collected concerning member schools of the Association of American Universities (AAU), an association of the top 62 research universities in the U.S. and Canada, said he found only a small percentage of these members owned television stations.

Of the 62 member schools in the AAU, only 10 presently own television stations, nine of which are Public Broadcasting Service

the strongest approval rating of all Democratic candidates, at 43.3 percent, according to Real Clear Politics. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders was in second with 25.1 percent. The remaining candidates, Jim Webb, Martin O’Malley and Lincoln Chafee, had a combined 1.6 percent before the debate, according to Real Clear Politics.

Current Vice President Joe Biden, who is currently not campaigning, occupies third place in the polls at 17 percent, according to the website.

Topics of the debate ranged from incarceration rates and

college affordability to international affairs and gun laws.

Candidates did not diverge greatly on many key issues, according to political analyst and USF professor of political science Susan MacManus.

Several comments served to distinguish each candidate throughout the night.

O’Malley, the former governor of Maryland and former mayor of Baltimore, said he has a plan to make the U.S. powered solely by clean energy by 2050, while Sanders said the greatest threat to America currently is climate change.

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Democrats take the stage

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Last night, America’s Democratic candidates took the stage for their first nationally televised debate. The debate, hosted by CNN in Las Vegas, offered an opportunity for all candidates to stand out, increase their numbers in the polls and voice their views on each of the major issues presented.

Hillary Clinton, former first lady, senator of New York and secretary of state, came into the debate with

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When USF football coach Willie Taggart woke up early Sunday morning, he expected to come to work excited and ready to build off arguably his biggest victory in his twoand-a-half-years with the program.

“I thought I was going to come in with a smile,” Taggart told a roomful of reporters Tuesday inside the Lee Roy Selmon Athletic Center.

What he received instead was the stunning news that offensive lineman Benjamin Knox had been arrested and faced felony charges for firing multiple gunshots into the exterior of the Holly D residence hall hours after the Bulls’ 45-24 victory over Syracuse.

A USF police report from the incident says surveillance footage shows Knox, 21, pointing a handgun toward the dormitory and firing at least two shots, which damaged the building’s exterior.

USF assistant police chief Chris Daniel told the Oracle drugs or alcohol were not believed to have been a factor.

Knox was released Monday from Hillsborough County jail on $32,500 bond, but remains indefinitely suspended from all team activities, Taggart said. He appeared in all five games this season and is still listed on USF’s roster.

“To hear what happened, you’re like, ‘You’ve got to be kidding me,’” Taggart said.

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(PBS) stations.

USF’s mission is to “deliver competitive undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, to generate knowledge, foster intellectual development and ensure student success in a global environment,” according to the university website.

In answer to how WUSF was on par with USF’s mission, Wilcox talked about WUSF’s programming.

He divided his discussion of WUSF’s programming into two sections. He spoke on education in cooperation with the Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications. WUSF offers a limited number of internships to students from the school, and an advanced television production class is taught in conjunction with the facility.

The second topic was the actual programming, which Wilcox put into five groups: instruction and “how to,” travel, new and current affairs, drama, and children’s programming.

When WUSF was launched back in September of 1963, the purpose was to provide classes via TV. However, Wilcox said at the meeting, this idea is outdated.

“No longer do we have the need for … distribution of instructional content via television. That is not how millennials are receiving important digital content today,” Wilcox said.

Given this information, many members of the BOT concluded WUSF’s current operations did not fit with USF’s mission.

If WUSF were taken off the air, the capital assets and money from the sale of WUSF would still be USF’s. These assets include the studios, equipment and buildings themselves, which could be outfitted to meet student needs.

In his presentation, Wilcox said USF Online Education and USF branding and marketing could also get a boost.

Part of the problem has been that WUSF has been losing money over the past few years. An article in the Tampa Bay Tribune stated that WUSF reported a $279,659 loss for fiscal year 2015. Previous WUSF financial reports show a loss of

$182,564 for 2014 and $224,921 for 2013.

The financial reports also showed that WUSF has taken out loans from the USF Foundation.

The Tampa Tribune reported the station owes $715,696 to the Foundation.

WUSF TV broadcasts to the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota area and is a full power station.

The FCC estimate for high-end compensation per broadcaster is a maximum of $71 million and a median of $60 million.

Opening bids for the auction will be announced soon.

Current options for entering the auction include going off the air completely, moving from a high quality UHF channel to a VHF channel, pre- or post-auction channel sharing, or choosing not to sell and repacking WUSF. Going completely off the air would yield the biggest payout for USF, giving them 100 percent of the sale. The least profitable option is not selling, which may even come with out-of-pocket costs for USF, according to Tim Pecaro, principal and founder of Bond & Pecaro, a consulting company.

The BOT discussed changing

WUSF programming in order to fit the university mission, something of which Trustee Nancy Watkins was skeptical.

“This process has been going on for three years to determine the future viability of WUSF from the non-academic side,” Watkins said. “This is not a new thing that now all the sudden we’re going to … have a fair to invite ideas for how best to use WUSF. “Those opportunities have been made. They are not exhausted, and we will continue to look at them but it’s not the time to start with everybody coming up with a new idea that we’re going to have to do impact studies on.”

Trustee Scott Hopes said President Judy Genshaft often talks about being innovative, to which Watkins replied that the chance to innovate has been going on for years.

“We are still going to be delivering and pushing out content at this university that is of high academic value … (but) do we do it where people have rabbit ears on their TVs,” Watkins said.

Watkins will represent the BOT at the auction. Whether or not WUSF TV is sold will not affect WUSF’s radio station.

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The USF Board of Trustees approved the proposal to build an on-campus Publix after some debate at the special meeting Tuesday.

Most of the trustees were convinced that Publix would give USF the most value in a contract that could last up to 50 years. The proposal will go before the Board of Governors in November. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE

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“That just baffled me. You don’t understand it.”

Taggart said the DeLand native has never faced any disciplinary problems during his two years with the program and described Knox as a “good kid with good grades and a good football player.”

“Never had an issue with Ben at all, so it was even more surprising when I heard it was him and what went down,” said Taggart, who indicated he has not spoken to Knox since the incident. “I never thought it would be him … to do something like that.”

What’s more perplexing to Taggart is that he had reiterated to his players the importance of making good decisions after Saturday’s game.

He even sent a follow-up text to the team later that evening as a friendly reminder.

“I was ticked, and a lot of our players were ticked off, because they got the same text and they knew about doing things the right way,” said Taggart, who indicated he has not spoken to Knox since the incident.

No timetable has been set for when a final decision on Knox’s future with the program will be made as an investigation into the incident continues. For now, Taggart said the team is moving on without Knox as it prepares for a road game at Connecticut on Saturday at noon.

“It’s life. It’s things we deal with,” Taggart said. “You’ve got to make good decisions.

There’s consequences to all of your actions that you make and we’ve got a lot of guys doing things right and we’re going to focus on those guys and focus on UConn and getting better.

“We’re going to let authorities take care of the matter and what they have to do, and we’ll go from there.”

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Tuesday, at the first Democratic Debate, the five Democratic candidates for the 2016 presidency spoke on issues ranging from immigration and climate change to the cost of tuition and the wage gap. (Left to right) Jim Webb, Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, Martin O’Malley and Lincoln Chafee participated in last night’s debate. Special to the Oracle ily,” Webb said. help Clinton get the support Sanders has a mixed record she needs during the primary.

Continued from PAGE 1 on gun control. During the “Well, there’s a lot that I debate, Clinton said that would like to do to build on the “I will tell you this, (cli- Sanders opposed the Brady successes of President Obama, mate change) is a moral issue,” Handgun Violence Prevention but also, as I’m laying out, to Sanders said during the debate. Act (the “Brady Bill”), which go beyond,” Clinton said.

Webb, whom MacManus called for mandatory backSanders also showed supsaid was more conservative ground checks in order to pur- port for Clinton in saying that than other candidates on the chase a gun, as well as a five- less attention should be paid to stage, did stand out when the day waiting period. her email scandal. MacManus conversation turned to gun Sanders said he would most said that Sanders did this not control. Webb said he sup- likely vote in favor of legal- just for Clinton, but to allow ports 2nd Amendment rights izing recreational marijuana. more focus on other issues for to own weapons, but also said Clinton, on the other hand, all candidates. the U.S. has not done well said more information is necMacManus said debate modin pre-screening gun owners. essary before taking the next erator Anderson Cooper was Web has an “A” rating from the steps. Clinton also said the more combative than necesNational Rifle Association, the number of incarcerations is sary, although the topics chonation’s main gun lobby. too high for non-violent, drug- sen for questions were strong.

“There are people in high related offenses.

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By Tatiana Richardson L I F E S T Y L E

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As children, Halloween was all about having the coolest costume and getting candy. As we get older and have more responsibilities, it becomes harder and harder to enjoy the holiday.

“Halloween as a kid was like a sugar rush, now it’s like eating your veggies on Halloween.” Said Katelyn Waldron, a senior majoring in public health, who has had other obligations for the last two years on Halloween.

Responsibilities aren’t the only thing preventing Halloween from being what it used to. Frances De Leon talked about how it’s not as acceptable to know on people’s doors asking for candy as a 20-something year old.

“I would love to go trick or treating, but it would be creepy and weird,” De Leon said. Because of that, the holiday isn’t the same as it was before.

Jake Dechant, a senior majoring in biomedical sciences said, “When you’re younger there’s a lot more hype, and as you get older the excitement isn’t there.”

Although trick or treating may not be an option, there are other things to do on and leading up to Halloween as young adults. The Tampa Bay

area has many Halloweenrelated events going on throughout this month. From haunted houses to scary movie marathons, there’s something to get even college students ready for the scariest night of the year.

A Nightmare On Franklin Street Series On Oct. 23, The Tampa Theater kicks off nine nights of spooky programming and events as part of A Nightmare On Franklin Street Series.

There will be screenings of horror movies like “The Conjuring,” “Nightmare Before Christmas” and “An American Werewolf in London.”

The Late-Night, Lights-Off Ghost Tour will show you the spookiest places in the historic theater on Oct. 23 at 11:30 p.m. On Oct. 29, there will be a live discussion with actress Linda Blair before a screening of her breakout film, “The Exorcist.” Visit tampatheatre.org for tickets and more information.

Howl-O-Ween: Tricks & Treats If you have pets that want to join your Halloween fun, they can at Howl-O-Ween, a petcentered event hosted at Le Meridien Tampa

while supporting the Animal Coalition of Tampa.

The event, which will take place Oct. 25. will include, multiple activities like giveaways, live entertainment, pet photography and doggie fun zones. There will also be a costume contest where you can dress your pet up for a chance to win awards such as spookiest or funniest costume.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.com.

Scream-A-Geddon On select nights until Nov. 1, this new horror park in Tampa will feature six attractions spread over 60 acres of forest, including doomed souls and frightening sights.

Pandemic is an interactive attraction where you’re at risk of being grabbed, held back and separated from your friends.

The Cursed Hayride takes you on an escape from an immortal town, where its residents want to escape torture by stealin g your

soul. Dead Woods guides you through a corner of the woods occupied by a family known as the Tates, which has resided there for generations. It’s up to you to find a way off their haunted property. For tickets and additional information, visit screamageddon.com.

Lakeland ZombieFest On Oct. 16-17, ZombieFest will come to town to trap you in the middle of zombie-flooded streets. Playing as a survivor, you are meant to experience being in the middle of the zombie apocalypse. There will be four scare zones designed to terrify .

For more information, visit lakelandzombiefest.com.

Guavaween 2015: Apocalypse A popular Halloween festival, the 30th annual

Latin-inspired

Guavaween will be held Oct. 24 at The Cuban Club in Ybor.

Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their best Halloween threads and participate in Guavaween’s famous costume contest for the chance to win $1,000. If costumes aren’t up your alley, there will be live music, street performers, burlesque performances and more beginning at 6 p.m. For tickets, visit guavaweentampa.com.

Howl-O-Scream On select nights from Sept.

25 to Oct. 31, Busch Gardens will feature seven haunted houses including their newest house, “Unearthed Scarlett’s Revenge.”

The event will feature a show called Fiends, with various creatures and Frankenstein’s nurses together in a deadly dance party. Along with the spooky extras, Busch Gardens will have select rides open including Falcon’s Fury, SheiKra and Cheetah Hunt. For tickets, visit seaworldparks. com.

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faced shutting down their programs all together if a compromise was not reached.

Researchers at the University of Hawaii were conducting an investigation of eosinophilic meningitis, when they were barred from their facility. The researches were forced to leave behind years of research as they waited for access to their work.

According to USF’s website, the university “ranks tenth worldwide among universities granted U.S. utility patents and is ranked among the top 50 universities in the nation, public or private, for research expenditures.”

If that funding were to suddenly end, students would no longer be able to continue the research that has brought USF national attention.

The current looming shutdown also caused the Department of Health and Human Services to prepare to layoff 52 percent of its employees if a resolution could not be made, as reported

by U.S. News and World Report.

This would heavily dampen the functionality of clinics and services provided by the department, many of which are utilized by students.

In 2013, Congress was able to come to a compromise and fulfill its duty. Realizing that its stubborn actions were causing harm to the public, it finally chose to work together and fund our government.

Two years later, we find ourselves facing the same crisis.

Our elected officials are butting heads instead of doing their job.

Failing to fund our government will affect so much more than government employees.

An extended shutdown would seriously hinder the progress of all students. We will soon feel the consequences of our government’s failures unless Congress overcomes its disagreements within the next few weeks. We cannot afford to have our services and funding denied.

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What you said Opinion Editor Breanne Williams asked students if they think the USF emergency email and text system is effective.

“I think it’s good. For example, with the one the sent (yesterday), if I was going to take that road, I would have known to avoid (the area).”

- Atalante Jean-Francois, a senior majoring in psychology

“It’s good that we are getting updates for what’s happening on campus, but they need to improve on the instructions for what students should do.”

- Youssef Badawi, a junior majoring in public health

“I think it’s positive. I really like to stay informed.”

- Amanda Chin, a senior majoring in psychology

“The updates are not clear.

They don’t give students enough information when there is an emergency.”

-Jazmine Jackson, a senior majoring in health science

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‘Head Ball Coach’ bids farewell Steve Spurrier, known for his sideline antics, visor tossing and revolutionary Fun ‘n’ Gun offensive style, resigned as South Carolina’s coach on Tuesday.

Nicknamed the Spurrier “Head Ball Coach,” Spurrier, 70, won the Heisman Trophy as a quarterback at the University of Florida in 1966 and later the 1996 national title as its head coach. He also coached the Gators to six SEC titles from 1990-2001 before moving to the NFL, where he led the Redskins for two years. Spurrier returned to college football in 2004 to take over South Carolina, where he became the second-winningest coach in conference history behind Alabama legend Bear Bryant. “I’ll just be the former Head Ball Coach now,” Junior Rodney Adams (87), freshman Chris Barr (1) and redshirt freshman Tyre McCants (8) are all starting to produce for USF with a Spurrier said. new, relaxed mentality. ORACLE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU

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Men’s golf finishes second No. 19 USF men’s golf followed up its win last month at the Jackrabbit Invitational with a second-place finish in the Autotrader.com Collegiate Classic in Deluth, Georgia wrapping up play tuesday. Freshman Oskar Bergqvist led the Bulls, finishing 8-under at the Par-72 Berkeley Hills Country Club. USF finished 8 strokes behind leader Lipscomb University and 17 strokes ahead of third-place Troy.

Quote of the day “He’s a winner. Everything he touches turns to gold.” — USF football coach Willie Taggart on Michigan coach and friend Jim Harbaugh, who has led the No. 12 Wolverines to a 5-1 record in his first season.

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USF has centered its offense around the rushing attack, but it was the passing game that became the difference-maker in Saturday’s 45-24 victory over Syracuse.

Sophomore quarterback Quinton Flowers completed 15 of 22 passes for a career-high 259 yards in the win. The Bulls (2-3, 0-1) averaged just 166.2 throwing yards per game in the four games prior.

So where did it come from?

Solid practices and a meeting with coach Willie Taggart. “(Taggart) came to us, he was like, he was going to let us loose, let us play,” junior receiver Rodney Adams said Tuesday. “We just took it as our advantage, we got back to playing like we did in high school, and we just played loose and free.

“We just exploded in that game.”

Not one ball touched the ground, Taggart said, during any practices the week before the Bulls’ upset win over Syracuse.

That gave Taggart the green light to turn his players loose.

“The way our guys came out and the way they threw the ball around, it was pretty impressive,” Taggart said. “Not one ball was on the ground. That said a lot to me about where their mindset was and where we can go with our football team.”

After seeing the success the Bulls had with the passing game in practice, Taggart instilled a new game plan: play loose.

“On the field, in the meeting rooms, he bashed it into our heads every day last week,” Adams said.

“He’s continued to do that this week as well.”

Instead of playing loose, Adams said he felt the offense had been playing like “robots.”

“It’s hard when you know you

have to know a billion and one plays,” Adams said. “Then, for the head coach to come out and (say), ‘Just play how you feel, just play how you want,’ it worked.”

Adams, who had three receptions for 63 yards against the Orange, caught the Bulls’ final touchdown — a 14-yarder — with 7:30 remaining in the game.

The performance of the receivers also caught the eye of defensive back and punt returner Tajee Fullwood.

“They were catching the balls, getting yards after catches. They were blocking very well, turning up the field and just going,” Fullwood said. “It was to the point where we were on defense and they were scoring and I’d be like, ‘Don’t worry about it, our offense is going to score. We’re not going to let them score again, but I know our offense is going to score.

“I feel like our receivers did a great job.”

The rhythm between Flowers and the receivers began flowing well before the coin toss, Taggart said.

“They were all together on Friday,” he said. “Seeing them in there watching film together said a lot. It was good to see those guys hanging out and watching film and trying to get better together. It paid off for them.”

But the work doesn’t stop now that the Bulls got their first win over a Power Five program since beating Notre Dame in 2011. USF travels to Connecticut for a showdown with the Huskies (3-3, 1-1) on Saturday at noon.

“The big hurdle for our team now is to put (wins) back-to-back,” Taggart said. “It’s hard to win because it’s football. But it’s even harder to win consistently … We have a really good conference, and we all see that now.

“We’ve got to come ready to play every single week.”