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There have been 13 reported cases of sexual assault at USF in the last two years alone, according to University Police’s security report. Starting today, students will see posters featuring leaders of Greek organizations and student athletes who have taken the “It’s On Us” pledge, to mark the start of a week of events geared toward sexual assault prevention. Student Government (SG) is partnering with the Center for Victims Advocacy and Violence Prevention, as well as University Communications and Marketing, in support of a national movement started by the White House to get students to commit to ending sexual assaults on college campuses.
Judelande Jeune, SG director of university affairs, said USF is only one of many universities that will host events during the week. “Although Victims Advocacy has already signed up for the ‘It’s On Us’ campaign and has been working with the White House, a lot of students don’t really know about it,” she said. “The university wants to use this week to boost students’ awareness about the campaign.” SG will kick off the week in the Marshall Student Center (MSC) Atrium beginning at 10 this morning. SG representatives will hand out teal pins for students to wear throughout the week. Teal is the color associated with sexual assaults and sexual violence advocacy. At every event throughout the week, students will be encouraged to take the “It’s On Us” pledge, which asks students to recognize that non-consensual sex is sexual assault, intervene when they identify situations that may lead to sexual assault and create a supportive environment for victims.
“When you take the pledge and stand against sexual assault, you become aware of your actions,” Jeune said. “Not that you are going to be out there assaulting people, but that when sexual assaults happen, how to act in certain situations, how do you prevent it on campus, how do you not victimize the victim and those sorts of things.” The kickoff is followed by Teal Out Day on Tuesday. Trees across campus will be wrapped in teal streamers and students will be encouraged to wear teal clothing. There will also be a sexual harassment workshop conducted by the Center for Victims Advocacy and Violence Prevention on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Alpha Delta Pi building in Greek Village. Victim Advocacy will team up with SG on Wednesday to bring a large chalkboard to Bull Market where students will be asked to write ways in which they can take personal responsibility for stopping sexual assaults. “It’s things like making sure your friend has a ride when you’re out partying, not leaving
them alone or making sure you know where the blue lights are on campus,” Jeune said. A candlelight vigil in the MSC Ballroom on Thursday will close out the week and Director of the Center for Victims Advocacy and Violence Prevention Nanci Newton will speak to students about campuswide responses to sexual assaults. Following the address by Newton, student body president Jean Cocco will lead a procession from the MSC Ballroom out to Crescent Hill where the candles will be lit. Since the roll out of the national event, the university has been partnering with Greek organizations and student leaders to produce an “It’s On Us” video for USF, which will premiere at the vigil. Student posters will also be displayed on the MSC television screens as well as on social media. Students can join the discussion on social media about the university’s campaign by using the hashtag #ItsOnUSF, which will be followed by the events’ sponsors throughout the week.
Tampa Clean Cities Coalition nationally recognized By Wesley Higgins N E W S
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The U.S. Department of Energy will designate the partnership between USF, the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County and TECO Energy as a Clean Cities Coalition at a ceremony today in the Patel Center for Global Solutions. The Tampa Bay Clean Cities Coalition’s (TBCCC) goal is to coordinate the use of alternative energy in transportation that is less toxic to the environment than traditional fuels such as petroleum or diesel.
TBCCC Coordinator Steve Reich, a researcher at USF’s Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR), said the federal recognition is a testament to the effectiveness of Tampa’s coalition. Reich said joining the national coalition would give TBCCC a network for technical assistance, training and funding. “By getting this designation, the region now has access to all sorts of resources to support the goal of reducing gasoline and diesel in transportation,” he said. “It’s an important step to help our region get
on the map and make these tools available.” After the ceremony, TBCCC will join more than 100 Clean Cities Coalitions across the U.S. to earn the federal designation. The national Clean Cities program was founded as a result of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to encourage local partnerships throughout the U.S. in the promotion of environmental and energy security. The Clean Cities program has saved nearly 6.5 billion gallons of petroleum since 1993, according to its website. Though TBCCC is joining a
federal coalition, its outreach will still focus on the local community. “It’s a part of what the university’s mission is,” Reich said. “We take our expertise and transfer that knowledge … and have a positive impact on our local region.” Since its founding in 2012, TBCCC has held alternative fuel expos, seminars and training for Tampa residents and includes over 30 public and private organizations, such as Tampa International Airport, Clearwater Gas System and Hillsborough Area Regional Transit.
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Perry lifts Bulls behind career-high 21 By Tiana Aument C O R R E S P O N D E N T
With his family and a crowd of 3,095 cheering, sophomore forward Chris Perry recorded his third career double-double against Jackson State (0-2), leading USF to a 73-64 victory Sunday afternoon in the Sun Dome. “My mom actually went to (Jackson State), so it just added some inspiration,” Perry said. “I just wanted to play as hard as I could.” Perry scored a career-high 21 points, as well as 10 rebounds, making 9 of 10 free throws. His mother, Delphinn Stephens, was all smiles after the game. “I’m a proud Tiger, but an even prouder USF Bull,” she said. Perry’s family travels about 40 miles from Bartow to see him play. “Last year, we made all the home games – my mom, my dad, my brother and I – just to be present,” Stephens said. “I think it’s good for him.” Perry’s family also saw him tie his previous record Friday night when he scored 18 points in USF’s 75-61 win over Flagler. “(Perry’s) such a presence in the post,” coach Orlando Antigua said. “He’s got great hands. He’s got
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Saenz scored her first goal of the season in the 70th minute to give the Bulls even more momentum late in the game. Junior midfielder Olivia Chance dribbled the ball from the left side across he box and gave a pass to Saenz about 12 yards in front of the goal. Saenz then shot just past Newsom toward her left post, into the goal. “I don’t think I’ve ever been more proud of them than I was in the last 45 minutes of the game,” Schilte-Brown said. “Just to see the courage and the guts that the girls had to try to win the game, I was really happy for them.” With only four seniors cur-
great touch ... He’s got to continue to rebound for us, and if he keeps making those free throws, he’s just a handful. I’m glad he’s on our side.” The Bulls shot 52.4 percent from the floor, compared to the Tiger’s 39.3 percent. Tigers guard Dontaveon Robinson was the only Jackson State player to make at least five shots. The sophomore scored 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting to lead the team. USF (2-0) led 38-31 by halftime, but Jackson State took a 41-40 lead five minutes into the second half. The Bulls then took off on a 25-9 run, gaining a lead they would not yield. “Think about everything that’s coming at these guys,” Antigua said. “You have a brand new staff, brand new philosophy. They’re all starting to get to know each other. Now you’re putting them in adverse situations, and you don’t know how these young people are going to respond to that. They’ve done an unbelievable job at responding. Now we just have to keep building.” The Bulls can continue building against the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Thursday at 7 p.m.
rently on the team, 27 players should be set to return for next year to make a run further into the tournament. “This is the second time in the program’s history that we’ve gotten to this point,” Schilte-Brown said. “I think you grow as a coach and you grow as a program and you learn from this. If any of the members of the team who are returning are happy with what we’ve accomplished and are satisfied, then that’s as far as they’ll go. I don’t see this school being a first-round NCAA team; I believe it’s a team that can get much further. (This program) is talented, it’s Tampa, Florida, it’s the USF Bulls, we’re going to get more.”
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Women’s Basketball
Bulls win two close games to start season By Tito Benach C O R R E S P O N D E N T
The women’s basketball team was able to edge its way to victory this weekend in dual wins over Villanova on Saturday and Chattanooga on Sunday at the Chattanooga Invitational. Junior guard Courtney Williams and junior forward Alisia Jenkins dominated against Villanova. Williams scored 21 points and 10 rebounds and Jenkins chipped in with 11 points and 13 rebounds. Williams made a clutch shot to take the lead with 1:20 left in the game. The Bulls’ defense then clamped down and held Villanova scoreless for the remainder of the game. It was a tight battle with 12 lead changes in the second half, but the Bulls were able to come out on top and hold the Villanova offense in check. USF (2-0) lost sophomore guard Laura Marcos Canedo to a finger injury after only 11 minutes of play. Center Katelyn Weber also did not make it on to the court due
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represent his play. Four of his nine incompletions were dropped passes, which have plagued the Bulls all season. Flowers was not sacked, but not because his protection was stout. He had to run away from defenders and create plays on his own, which he did effectively. In one particular example of Flowers’ ability to extend plays, the Bulls had a 2nd-and-20 on their own 12-yard-line early in the second half, when Flowers spun out of a tackle, rolled out to his right and completed a pass for 19 yards to get his team out of a hole. When White entered the game midway through the fourth quarter, he went 3-for-4 for 45 yards and a touchdown, but again, stats can be misleading. Without taking anything away from the first touchdown-scoring drive, White had the best field position of the day at midfield and after hitting wide-open senior tight end Mike McFarland on his first throw, White was able to connect on two short passes. On one
to injury. The Bulls ended Chattanooga’s longest home court winning streak, which had been the longest in the nation, in the 59-57 win. The Mocs held a winning streak of 40 games at home and that came to an end with help from the Bulls on Sunday. The Bulls’ defense kept them in the game as they held the Mocs’ shooting to less than 31 percent from the field and held them scoreless after regaining the lead. Jenkins was a big contributor once again as she recorded another double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds. The Bulls offense was in sync Sunday as they shot 47 percent from the field and 55 percent from the three-point line. USF controlled the boards as they out-rebounded Chattanooga 39 to 24. Williams led the team in scoring with 15 points and 8 rebounds. The Bulls will continue on their road trip to College Park, Maryland for their next away game against Maryland on Wednesday at 7 p.m. of those, freshman running back D’Ernest Johnson helped out White by breaking two tackles after the catch to get into the end zone. White followed that score up with a 21-play drive that resulted in a game-winning, back-shoulder touchdown throw to senior receiver Andre Davis with four seconds left in the game. White finished the game 9-for16 throwing for 106 yards and two touchdowns, numbers Flowers could’ve achieved if left in the game. Taggart said after the game that the reason for pulling Flowers was because the Bulls needed to throw the ball, which he felt White was more capable of doing. With White’s ability to pull out the win, it looks as if there will be yet another quarterback battle in the ensuing week. Who knows, maybe next week will be freshman quarterback Evan Wilson’s turn on Taggart’s quarterback carousel. For now, the Bulls’ slim chance of winning out and making a bowl game is still alive and will look to gain momentum Saturday against Memphis (7-3, 5-1).
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BOOKS WRITTEN BY THE STARS “Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography” by Neil Patrick Harris Only Neil Patrick Harris would think of writing an autobiography as a chooseyour-own-adventure book, and only he could actually pull it off. In “Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography,” the reader takes on the role of Harris, and is responsible for the outcome of Harris’ life. Whether he hosts the Emmys or perishes in quicksand in front of Joss Whedon’s house is entirely up to the reader. The story begins with Harris’ birth, and escalates from there. Along with several funny and heartwarming anecdotes from his life, “Choose Your Own Autobiography” includes lots of little surprises like recipes and snippets from Harris’ Twitter feed. It covers everything from his very first stage role in a middle school production of “The Wizard of Oz” to his first time hosting the Emmys in short, sweet and easy-to-read chapters that allow readers to put down or pick up the book at their leisure. The autobiography reads like a love letter to life, and between his career and personal life, Harris clearly has a lot to love. The lack of any sort of chronological order can be a bit confusing at times and possibly frustrating for someone looking for a straight forward A-to-B-style story, but Harris keeps the writing almost consistently light and engaging, so jumping from fatherhood to
the Doogie Howser days is not as jarring as it might sound. The book includes many different paths and each reread unveils new hidden surprises – a bit shocking, considering the book doesn’t reach the 300-page mark. “Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography” is a twisted and hilarious adventure into the life of either one of the greatest showmen of our time or the most incompetent sandwich maker at Schlotzsky’s. — Commentary by Courtney Combs “Not That Kind of Girl” by Lena Dunham All larger issues aside, Lena Dunham – writer and actress of “Girls” on HBO – is known for being unapologetic. Her humor is centered on being
brutally honest about her thoughts and feelings. When she made her television debut — naked no less — she started chugging away at what many felt was a revolution for body positivity. But there is always a catch. “Not That Kind of Girl,” Dunham’s first memoir, boasting the tagline, “A young woman tells you what she’s ‘learned,’” is more or less “Girls” with a spotlight on Dunham’s life. It’s clever, relatable and shocking to read, for more than one reason. Dunham’s memoir recalls moments of inappropriate intimacy between Dunham and her younger sister, who have a close relationship. However, the section cannot be ignored and can easily make a reader uncomfortable, something Dunham is all too
familiar with. While there are pertinent lessons and bits of advice, as is expected in any memoir or personal writing, it should be taken with a grain of salt. — Commentary by Katie Lamont “Yes Please” by Amy Poehler Right from the get-go, Amy Poehler’s new novel, “Yes Please,” reads like a diary. Such writing is to be expected from a memoir, but only to an extent. “Yes Please” is a scrapbook, for lack of a better term, of the stories of Amy Poehler, comedy queen of “Parks and Recreation” and “SNL.” These stories are mostly self-depreciating and occasionally a little pretentious. Poehler is funny, but her
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comedy, which she notes in the book, is usually best by the seat of her pants. She discusses how easy it is to write scripts, and that is clear, as the writing appears more like she is trying to reach a word count. That said, this is Poehler. She is known for wit and comedy that teases, rather than the in-your-face approach. She thrives on the idea and not just the punch line. “Yes Please” is all that, as well as a collection of photos of Poehler that are gems within themselves. If you’re a fan, you probably already bought the book. If you’re not, “Yes Please” is an easy read, but like all memoirs, you have to be interested to get anywhere. — Commentary by Katie Lamont
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Unhealthy ideals lead to body issues five people afflicted with anorexia will not survive. That is the highest death rate of any mental illness. Obviously, the quest to be excessively thin is unhealthy and damaging. In addition to the high fatality rate, the NEDA also lists eating disorders as causing fatigue, heart complications, bone damage and gastrointestinal distress. All of these ill effects should inspire women – and men – who are not yet suffering from an eating disorder to take ownership of their bodies and promote health over appearance, despite media messages, family influence and even one’s own standards. However, health can also be a tricky goal because it is not immediately visible, despite what fitness magazines lead readers to think. Along with this, perhaps as a reaction to the now longheld unhealthy ideal, there is a new trend placing an emphasis on strong over skinny. Social media users are focusing more and more on posting gym and workout photos or videos. Pinterest, which, according to the company, is 83 percent female users, now has hundreds of boards dedicated to fitness. Unfortunately, there is as much
Chelsea Mulligan COLU M N I ST
Recently, Keira Knightley posed topless in a magazine spread as a cheeky protest against excessive photo retouching. Her only request to the periodical, Interview Magazine, was that her breast size remain unedited. The fact that a Hollywood beauty such as Knightley could still be subject to retouching lays quite a bit of pressure on the average American woman. After all, if stars still are not perfect enough, it seems like most women do not have a chance. It is unsurprising, then, that the incidents of college women with eating disorders have increased from 10 to 20 percent, according to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). Tragically, according to the American Psychological Association, one in
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danger in this as in eating disorders. Compulsive exercise can actually be a symptom of eating disorders like bulimia, which involve some form of purging to eliminate calories. As such, aspects of the fit ideal could lead to equally unrealistic expectations of women as the thin ideal, since not many women have the time or the need to work their bodies into gymnast- or athlete-level fitness. Then the emphasis again turns out not to be on health, but on how good a woman’s muscles can look when she posts them on her Instagram, or on how flat her stomach is. Idolizing fitness is the same problem as idolizing thinness, albeit with a different spin. Regardless, any disease that results in such a high rate of fatality should be taken seriously, and the women and men who suffer from body issues need society’s help in order to recover. It is time that society as a whole resists the temptation to chase unattainable body image goals. That surely has to be a better reality than the fatigue, depression and other complications encouraged by unhealthy ideals for the body. Chelsea Mulligan is a freshman majoring in international studies.
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“One thing that helps here on campus is the REAL Men program.” — Brandon Tirado, a graduate student majoring in environmental health
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The Rundown Outside USF After going 27-20 in four seasons as the coach at UF, Will Muschamp will not return next season, according to an announcement by the school. He will remain Florida’s coach for the final two games this season. His contract buyout is $6.3 million, according to ESPN.
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Conference update Memphis secured first place in the AAC with a 38-7 victory over Tulane on Saturday. Cincinnati dealt East Carolina its third loss of the season in a 5446 shootout. UCF improved its conference record to 4-1 after a 31-7 win over Tulsa. FOOTBALL
USF (4-6, 3-3) at Memphis (7-3, 5-1) When: Saturday, 4 p.m. Where: Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
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USF falls in AAC finals By Chris Villar C O R R E S P O N D E N T
With an inconsistent offensive effort throughout the game for the Bulls, Saturday’s last-second 14-13 win over SMU (0-9,0-5) was unimpressive, to say the least. SMU’s defense has given up an average of 447 yards and 47 points per game. USF was only able to muster up a measly 14-point effort with 378 yards — 75 yards coming on the final drive of the game. For three and a half quarters, USF’s offense was able to get first downs, as they had five more than SMU, but failed to put any points on the board against a defense that has allowed 38 or more points in each of the previous eight games. Even with out-gaining SMU by 121 yards, USF (4-6, 3-3) was still looking for its first score of the game going into the final minutes. Penalties and turnovers have been a consistent problem for the offense throughout the season. The Bulls average 57 penalty yards per game, exceeding that total Saturday, with eight penalties
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for 96 yards. The victory, if you can call it that, allowed coach Willie Taggart to avoid scrutiny over pulling truefreshman quarterback Quinton Flowers, who made his first career start, with 9:45 left in the game in favor of sophomore Mike White, who was benched following a poor first half against Cincinnati. Flowers, USF’s only true dual
threat, didn’t show much flash in the first three quarters, but lead the offense with confidence and, more importantly, didn’t turn the ball over — something White has struggled with. Flowers finished the game completing 6-of-15 passes for 105 yards along with 33 yards on the ground, but these stats don’t accurately
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Women’s Soccer
Bulls’ comeback falls short By Chris Villar
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The USF women’s soccer team fell short in its comeback against Illinois State University (ISU), as it suffered a 3-2 loss in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. For the second time in the program’s history, the qualified for the NCAA tournament. The last time the team made it into the NCAA tournament was in the fall of 2010 when it lost to Auburn in the second round, 3-1. “I’ve been really proud of this team all year,” coach Denise Schilte-Brown said. “It was a special team in terms of the characters and the way they came together and how
the seniors assumed leadership. It was a selfless group, and I was really proud of them all year.” ISU was first on the score sheet with three straight goals. The first goal came from the middle of the box as ISU midfielder Dagny Olson received a pass from teammate Rachel Tejada and powered a dipping shot over USF goalkeeper Katarina Elliott. The next goal came just five minutes later when ISU midfielder Kelli Zickert sent a cross into the box. Leading scorer Tejada headed the ball toward Elliott’s left post. The Redbirds’ final goal came in the second half when Olson dribbled down the right side on a counterattack and
made a cut into the middle to give a pass to Tejada, who was unmarked. Tejada easily put it past Elliott for her 20th goal of the season. USF’s attempted comeback began in the 57th minute, when sophomore forward Leticia Skeete scored a rebound shot by Olivia Chance that ISU goalkeeper Aryn Newsom could not keep in her clutch. “We never gave up hope,” Skeete said. “When that goal went in, everyone’s energy just lifted and everyone kept fighting until that final whistle. It was a hard-fought game and I was excited to score. I was excited that it was a team goal and everyone helped out.” USF junior defender Diana
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If there’s one thing the Bulls have learned this weekend, it’s that the results of penalty kicks are completely unpredictable The USF men’s soccer team beat UConn in the semifinals Friday, but lost to Tulsa on Sunday in the finals, with both matchups decided by penalty kicks. Even though the Bulls had not given up a goal in more than 220 minutes of gameplay, their efforts fell short in the final in Storrs, Connecticut. This game marks USF’s second loss to the Golden Hurricane this season, with the earlier result being a 4-3 loss that ended with both benches clearing after the final whistle was blown. USF sophomore goalkeeper Spasoje Stefanovic, who was awarded AAC Co-Goalkeeper of the Year, had a strong weekend. He recorded 10 saves through both games and made two vital penalty saves against UConn. After overtime, both teams were called to penalties. Stefanovic dominated the shootout by not allowing a single shot by UConn to go in. The Bulls made two of their three shots, giving them a 2-0 penalty shootout win. The AAC final against Tulsa turned into a matchup between USF’s Stefanovic and Tulsa goalkeeper Jake Mcguire, with 14 saves made by both keepers. Although both teams combined for 27 shots, none reached the back of the net. The Bulls were again called into penalties, and this time they went in with the confidence from the previous win. Both teams made their first five shots, with Stefanovic nearly making a save on the shot by Tulsa freshman Zack Stavrou. After Tulsa made its sixth straight penalty, USF freshman Eduardo Maceira was called to the penalty line to try to tie the matchup. He shot wide right of the goal to give Tulsa the 6-5 shootout win. With this loss, USF must now depend on an at-large bid to make the NCAA tournament.