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To end Week of Welcome with a bang, several prominent speakers were announced for future lectures on campus, and Center for Student Involvement (CSI) also announced the headliner for this year’s homecoming after party. Receiving the most applause at Friday’s Round-Up comedy show were the announcements of trans activist Laverne Cox, who will speak as part of the University Lecture Series (ULS) in the spring, and rapper Big Sean, who will perform at this year’s Homecoming in October. The day before, social media on campus was abuzz with the announcement that former Star Trek actor and LGBT advocate George Takei will come to campus in April as part of the Frontier Forum Lecture Series, presented by the USF Phi Beta Kappa Alumni
Faculty and sponsored by the USF Office of the Provost and the USF College of Arts and Sciences. The first speaker announced for ULS is RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. on AMC’s “Breaking Bad.” He and his character share the condition of cerebral palsy, and his lecture will cover overcoming adversity in the entertainment industry. Mitte also works as a celebrity ambassador on behalf of United Cerebral Palsy. He will speak Sept. 16 in the MSC Ballroom, and his lecture will cost $18,500. On March 21, Cox will come to USF to share her message of moving beyond gender expectations to live more authentically. Cox is the first transgender black woman to appear on a mainstream television show, beloved for her Emmynominated role as Sophia Burset on Netflix’s hit series “Orange is the New Black.” She is the first transgender black woman to appear on a mainstream televi-
sion show. ULS is contracted to pay $40,500 for Cox’s lecture. The announcement of hip-hop artist Big Sean, who will perform on campus Oct. 9, received some of the largest cheers at Friday’s Round-Up. Big Sean is best know for hits such as “Blessings” and “Dance (A$$),” both of which have cracked the Billboard Hot 100, along with other collaborations with rappers Kanye West and Drake. After leaving hints on social media and reaching 100 new likes on Facebook, the College of Arts and Sciences revealed its Frontier Forum speakers, forensic pathologist Bennet Omalu and author Laura Schroff. Omalu, who will visit USF to speak Dec. 3, is known for performing the autopsy on Pittsburgh Steelers player Mike Webster and discovering a new disease he named “chronic traumatic
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Collier donation to rename Student Success Center By Grace Hoyte E D I T O R
Barron and Dana Collier announced their $10.85 million gift Thursday afternoon, renaming the Student Success Center in the Muma College of Business. ORACLE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU
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The last 12 months have been kind to USF. USF alumnus Barron Collier and wife Dana announced their $10.85 million donation Thursday afternoon inside the Muma College of Business. The gift is not the couple’s first, but is the most substantial. It is the latest in a series of large gifts to the university’s $1 billion USF: Unstoppable campaign. The campaign has received five major donations since October of last year, which total $65 million.
The Collier family, which is already highly involved at USF and in the Tampa area, has been contributing to the university for years, and its donations to the Corporate Mentor Program have been important for students. The program is designed to enable and encourage first generation college students to attend and succeed in school. Collier and his wife have attended the Muma College of Business scholarship luncheon since 2011, and the couple has gotten to meet many of the student recipients. At the announcement, a
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Campus park renamed in memory of John F. Germany By Russell Nay A S S T .
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On Thursday, USF renamed the park located on the south side of the USF Library to the John F. Germany Legacy Park to honor USF founding father. Germany, who was diagnosed with cancer, passed away at the age of 92 on Wednesday. Germany became the first president of the Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County, Inc. while serving as a chief circuit judge, and he worked with other members of the Tampa community to develop a new library in downtown Tampa. Thus, the park behind the library was perfect to dedicate. According to a recent Tampa Tribune article, the 100,000-square-foot library was opened to the public in 1968, and Hillsborough County and the city of Tampa renamed it the John F. Germany Library in 1999. USF alumnus and library system director Andrew Breidenbaugh said Germany could be seen frequenting
Tampa libraries even during his last weeks. According to a university press release, the John F. Germany Legacy Park is also located in an area Germany and Congressman Sam Gibbons, another of USF’s founding fathers, toured prior to the university’s creation. According to the Tribune, Germany was able to persuade former Gov. Leroy Collins, the third of USF’s founding fathers, of the need for a commuter school in Tampa Bay, despite pressure from two of Florida’s three state universities at the time, UF and FSU, for Collins to block the proposal. Germany received USF President Judy Genshaft’s Fellow Medallion in 2012 for his role in the establishment of the university. With the renamed John F. Germany Legacy Park, all three USF founding fathers now have on-campus locations named after them, with Leroy Collins Boulevard as USF’s front entrance and USF’s Alumni Center named for Gibbons and his wife. A formal renaming ceremony with Germany’s family is planned later this fall.
In memory of John F. Germany, who died of cancer last week at the age of 92, the park on the south side of the Library was renamed after a vote by the USF Board of Trustees. ORACLE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU
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encephalopathy” or CTE. Actor Will Smith will play Omalu in the upcoming December 2015 movie, “Concussion.” Schroff, author of “An Invisible Thread,” is set to appear at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 25. Published in 2011, the book is a New York Times best-seller that covers the story of how Schroff became friends with a struggling homeless boy in New York City. Schroff’s story focuses on the impact a single act of kindness can make. Last but not least, Takei was announced as a Frontier Forum speaker slotted for April 18 at 8 p.m. in the Sun Dome. Beyond his work as Sulu on the classic science-fiction show “Star Trek,” Takei is a prominent pop culture figure through his staggering social media presence on Facebook and Twitter and his vested interest in social issues. Takei also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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young man who had been able to attend USF because of the Collier’s generosity introduced the couple, and Dana could not hold back tears. “When you get to talk to
students, you see their passion and their desire and drive to get a good education, and to be able to get out there and make a difference in the world,” Collier said. The donation also saw the renaming of the Collier Student Success Center within the Muma College of Business.
The center’s primary focus is on career preparedness. The Collier family has had a significant legacy in Florida, as Collier’s grandfather, Barren Collier Sr., owned 1.3 million acres of Southwest Florida, constructed the Tamiami Trail and is the namesake of Collier County, where Naples is locat-
ed. “I would like to see the Muma College of Business alumni and the business community step up and add to the program. Four hundred students applied this year,” Collier said. “Shouldn’t 400 students be able to participate?”
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Round-Up! Comedians Jay Pharoah (left) and Nicole Byer performed in the Sun Dome on Friday evening as part of the annual Week of Welcome Round-Up comedy show. ORACLE PHOTOS/ADAM MATHIEU
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Bulls earn pair of victories on road By Jacob Hoag A S S T .
Spasoje Stefanovic, the AAC’s preseason goalkeeper of the year, didn’t see much action in the Bulls’ shutout win and needed to make just one save. ORACLE FILE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU
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out and in the second half we came together and we had everything fall into place.” Missouri State (0-1) nearly scored a first-half goal when midfielder Jack Griffin took a shot from about 25 yards out into the lower-right corner of the box. USF goalkeeper Spasoje Stefanovic, the AAC’s preseason keeper of the year, stretched out just enough to keep the Bulls in the game.
USF’s defense did not allow another shot on target for the rest of the game. S o p h o m o re fo r wa rd Eduardo Maceira finally got USF (1-0) on the board in the 55th minute after taking a pass from fellow sophomore Gabriel Pfeffer near the middle of the box. Maceira turned and shot, only to have it deflect off a Missouri State player and past goalkeeper Liam Priestly for a 1-0 advantage. “We just did a better job of pressing them and going together as a group and I think that took away their rhythm,”
coach George Kiefer said. Mfeka gave the Bulls their final tally in the 62nd minute after senior Brandon Riley played a long ball to forward Nazeem Bartman. Bartman and Mfeka began passing to each other on top of the box until Mfeka had the right opportunity to take a shot into the right corner. USF outshot Missouri State 10-6. “We improve every day,” Mfeka said. “I think this team just improves every day and that’s what makes this team great.”
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The volleyball team opened its regular season over the weekend by taking two out of three matches at Florida International University’s Panther Challenge. The Bulls recorded sweeps in straight sets against Alabama A&M 25-13, 25-9, 25-16 Friday and North Florida 25-19, 25-22, 25-17 Saturday morning, but was swept in a loss to tournament host FIU on Saturday night. “I’m glad we realized things to work on early in the season rather than later,” coach Courtney Draper said. “We need to be able to side-out a little more efficiently, especially with our upcoming opponents.” Six new faces took the court for USF (2-1), including three transfers and three freshmen. Among the freshmen was setter Molly Burkhardt, who led the Bulls in virtually every category in USF’s loss to FIU, 25-17, 26-24, 25-19. Burkhardt recorded teamhighs three aces, 12 digs and 16 assists. She added six kills and 10 points to her match, earning the first double-double of her career. The Bulls struggled to land hits on FIU (2-1) as the Panthers forced 22 hitting errors by the Bulls, doubling USF’s total from
the first two matches combined. Junior outside hitter Dakota Hampton finished the day with 10 digs and nine kills, one shy of her first double-double of the season. Junior Alexus Heidelburg added 10 kills, four digs and three blocks on the night. “It’s really important (to get the momentum early),” Draper said. “Last year, we played three top-25 teams in the opening weekend. It’s hard to see where the team is at when you’re playing that tough of competition. “This year we took the approach of gaining some confidence and try some different things.” Burkhardt was at it again against North Florida with five straight points off serves — four of them for aces — to give USF a 14-6 lead in the third set. “We asked a lot of her and she was able to carry that load pretty well,” Draper said. Burkhardt finished the weekend with seven aces to only three serving errors. Hampton led the team with 30 kills on the weekend, adding another team-high 30 digs. Junior Elyse Panick, who transferred to USF from Marshall in the offseason, showed her versatility with 17 kills and 11 digs in the team’s first three games.
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Letter to the Editor ‘A vote against Planned Parenthood is not one against free contraceptives’ As voters prepare for the upcoming election, consideration must be given to the recent videos regarding Planned Parenthood’s illegal use of taxpayer dollars. Presidential candidates are choosing sides for or against the pro-choice giant leading to increased levels of discussion about the corporation. Undercover investigations of Planned Parenthood released to the public reveal their illegal procurement and sale of aborted baby’s body parts. Deborah Nucatola, senior director of medical services for Planned Parenthood, is quoted saying, “Laws are up to interpretation. If I say on day one I do not intend to do this, what ultimately happens doesn’t matter.” This statement from Nucatola clearly shows her disregard for her own word, much less federal law. The contract signed by Planned Parenthood and its patients protects women from altered abortion procedures in regards to tissue donation. Nucatola disregards this contract and federal law 18 U.S. Code 1531 in favor of an illegal partial-birth abortion by delivering the baby breech to ensure the egression of an intact head. A patient visiting Planned Parenthood of Pasadena’s medical director Mary Gatter, quoted her as willing to speak to an abortionist about a manual vacuum to increase the chances of an intact baby. Said procedure would procure an intact
baby, and a higher buying price. Gatter is caught haggling prices of 8-9 week or second trimester babies for $75-$100 each. However, Gatter stated she must first research the going rates at other clinics to ensure she is receiving a fair price as “money is what makes it worthwhile… and I want a Lamborghini.” Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards apologized for the tone of voice the videos captured yet not the content concerning sale of human body parts. The Washington Post quotes $528.4 million of taxpayer money are allotted by the government to fund Planned Parenthood. For this reason, presidential candidates are voicing opinions on the issue. Regardless of political affiliation, voters must inform themselves on these issues. A vote against Planned Parenthood is not one against free contraceptives or available healthcare for women, but a stand for life and upholding federal law. The nine videos released to the public have served to inform citizens of an issue they have the ability to change through their votes. A corporation that does not respect federal law does not deserve to be funded through the government.
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“I think Trump’s candidacy in general will be discussed. Also his considerable acts of lack of self control with his comments, and the controversy of him having such extreme conservative activists as his supporters.” - Avry Ramey, a junior majoring in psychology “Immigration. I’m Spanish and I watch a lot of news. There is a big question about what is going to happen with the undocumented immigrants who have children here.” - Sady Carmona, a junior majoring in accounting “I think they will talk a lot about gun control and maybe the Iran policy.” - Ricardo Cardenas, a freshman majoring in civil engineering
Hannah Saucedo is a senior majoring in international studies.
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Chance leads the Bulls to pair of shutouts in opening-weekend sweep.
Inclement weather washed out the men’s soccer team’s match against No. 3 Georgetown on Sunday. It has been rescheduled for 9:30 a.m. today at Corbett Stadium and admission is free. For live updates, follow @USFOracleSports on Twitter.
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The USF men’s golf team earned a national ranking Saturday, coming in at No. 14 in GolfWeek magazine’s preseason poll. The Bulls, who qualified for the NCAA championship tournament in May, are the highest-ranked team in the AAC.
Former USF defensive back Nate Allen had two interceptions in the Oakland Raiders’ preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday night. Allen was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2010 NFL draft.
A look ahead Football vs. Florida A&M Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Men’s soccer at Notre Dame Friday, 7:30 p.m. Men’s soccer at Indiana Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Women’s soccer at South Ala. Friday, 8 p.m. Women’s soccer at Troy Sunday, 1 p.m. Volleyball vs. Arkansas State Friday, 7 p.m. Volleyball vs. Florida Gulf Coast Saturday, 1 p.m. Volleyball vs. Missouri Saturday, 7 p.m.
USF rolls in opener By Chris Villar
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Senior midfielder Olivia Chance scored two goals against Mississippi State on Sunday morning. Chance, a New Zealand native, also added an assist. ORACLE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU By Jeff Odom S P O R T S
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The women’s soccer team kicked off its regular-season home schedule with a pair of shutouts Friday and Sunday. The Bulls (3-0) opened with a 5-0 rout of LIU-Brooklyn and finished with a 3-0 victory over winless Mississippi State. “I think what gets me most excited is the number of goals we’re scoring because that was the initiative,” coach Denise Schilte-Brown said. “We have to get more opportunities on goal. We have to score more goals and the team is responding well.” USF took advantage early, with a shot by senior Olivia Chance just 12 minutes into the match off a feed from forward Leticia Skeete. Skeete scored the eighth goal of her career in the 56th minute
and Chance put the finishing touches on the win with another in the 64th. The Bulls outshot the Bulldogs (0-4) 12-7 overall and 8-1 in the second half. They previously defeated Baylor 2-1 in double overtime in Waco, Texas. After a rain delay held up USF’s opener against LIU nearly two hours, USF senior defender Cristina Ferral opened the scoring in the 38th minute. After cutting across an LIU defender, she lobbed a 23-yard shot over goalkeeper Jessica Montrose and toward the back post. “I couldn’t believe that goal I scored,” Ferral said. “Coach always told us about the confidence that we should have and I really believed in myself when I scored that goal.” Junior transfer Trudi Carter scored the second goal for the Bulls in the 56th minute fol-
lowed by Chance’s 20 seconds later. After Skeete dribbled past LIU defenders on the left side of the box and crossed it in, Chance was the first to reach the ball, but her shot was deflected straight to Carter who easily kicked it to the back of the net for the fourth goal in the game. The Bulls continued to pressure the LIU defense, which eventually led to the fifth and final goal of the match. After a short free kick from LIU that landed at the feet of USF senior defender Sienna Brooks, the Bulls were able to get the ball to open freshman Ocean Parr, who lobbed it over Montrose from outside the box. USF goalkeeper Kat Elliot finished the game with just one save. — Additional reporting by Chris Villar
The men’s soccer team made a statement with its resilient performance in a 2-0 victory over Missouri State on Friday night at Corbett Stadium. After sitting through a twohour delay because of severe weather, some questioned whether USF would come out with a good showing. A strong defensive performance throughout the game and two goals in the second half quickly erased those doubts as USF snagged the upper hand in the regular-season opener. “I think we communicated well in the second half,” junior midfielder Lindo Mfeka said. “We came together as a team and that was all we needed, because in the first half we were kind of spread
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Junior midfielder Lindo Mfeka (left) scored his first goal of the season in USF’s win over Missouri State on Friday. ORACLE FILE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU