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An $18.3 million mistake

Construction for the new student services building at the Ybor campus has been placed on hold after school officials learned the blueprint design did not follow city guidelines. According to news reports, the architectural plans for the student services building would make it 15 feet taller than allowed, exceeding the limit for the YC-3 zoning code mandatory for buildings at the Ybor City campus.

Student Life

Peers mourn death of slain 'model' student

Peers mourn death of slain 'model' student

Students gathered in the Ybor City courtyard to pay tribute to Carl G. Walters whose life ended abruptly in what police are calling a family dispute. In a classic case of Cain versus Abel, police believe that he was stabbed to death by his brother Derrick C.

Features

HCC's own Van Wilder finally signing off

HCC's own Van Wilder finally signing off

He has been here since 1996 and now, after 13 years, Brodus Burch is finally saying goodbye. And no, he's not tired of school. In fact, he says that he is just as happy to graduate this semester as he would have been graduating earlier. "I've been able to accomplish something I wanted to do.

Entertainment

Musicians amp up the summer

If music's your gig, then this summer has a treat for you. Groups such as Dave Matthews Band and Death Cab for Cutie will be coming to local venues in Tampa and Orlando such as Jannus Landing, Hard Rock House of Blues, and the Ford Amphitheater. With so many options to choose from this summer, some might find it hard to pick one.

Opinion

Sign language for graduates

So, you think you're ready to graduate? Before you go moving that tassel to the other side, I have a little test for you. You have worked hard and are, hopefully, well educated. Well, put your thinking caps on one more time and see if you can pass the sign language test.

Sports

Character equals significance said Dungy

Intelligence plus character equals not only success, but also significance; this was the theme of Tony Dungy's speech at the Plant City campus on April 20.

Column

The Observer

Many college students have moved away from home, but whether they are states or just a few blocks away, there is one time when you can reunite with your family, the holidays. Even though I don't live far away from my family, I don't get to see many of them very often, unless it is a holiday.

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