HCC’s best kept secret

Krista Byrd, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2013
Filed under News

For over 40 years, HCC has been the school of thousands of bay area students pursuing their associates degrees. To many students, HCC is the starting point of their educational careers, but what many people around the bay area don’t know is the college’s best kept secret- the Institute for Corporate... Read more »

Gaybor’s MC Film

Veronica Brezina , Contributor
April 3, 2013
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“You can’t miss it,” locals say. MC Film is on the corner of 8th Avenue and 15th Street. A rainbow flag flies proudly in the air since 2007. The store is just as unique as one of its owners, Carrol “Carrie” West. The “MC” stands for Mark and Carrie; two lovers and business partners. But... Read more »

Online classes on the rise

Kaitlan Corsell, Staff Writer
April 2, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories

Every semester Hillsborough Community College students are challenged with choosing classes from the class menu as well as adjusting to a new schedule. With gas prices rising and a spiraling economy; it is easy to see why many students are taking more online classes now than ever. Online classes also... Read more »

United States attorney for the Middle District of Florida lays down the law

Shady Kerko, Contributor
February 28, 2013
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“Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.” Florida U.S. Attorney Robert O’Neill said. On February 20, 2013, O’Neill took the time to speak to students at Hillsborough Community College. He shed light on his great passion for learning and encouraged students to find their passion and pick a career... Read more »

SGA approves soccer club

Nick Griesbach, Sports Editor
February 27, 2013
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The buzz around the Dale Mabry campus is for the new soccer club that is forming at the school. It is an intramural sport which consists of both men and women’s squads. The teams will be the first intramural sports teams at Hillsborough Community College which is surprising since the school is the... Read more »

Honors in Action project wins award

Anne Mierzwa, Contributor
February 25, 2013
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Alpha Beta Beta members from Hillsborough Community College’s Ybor City Campus won the “Outstanding School” award from Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful for their accomplishments and success with their Honors in Action program. They have been working this fall semester with the local YMCA afterschool program.... Read more »

Metropolitan Ministries gears up for holidays

Krista Byrd, Staff Writer
December 7, 2012
Filed under News

Across the bay, families are preparing for the upcoming holiday season. While most families are hanging stockings and baking cookies, there is a great number of people in the bay area who are struggling to find their next meal, or a place to stay to get out of the cold. With homelessness in Tampa... Read more »

Meeting Lane Degregory

Tatiana Chepurko, Staff Writer
December 6, 2012
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On October 24, 2012, Lane Degregory, a Pulitzer Prize winner, gave a presentation at the Hillsborough Community College Ybor Campus. Her presentation provided an in-depth look at her journalism career as well as tips on how to find an interesting story. Her high profile stories include interviews with... Read more »

Twinkie prices skyrocket online

Tatiana Chepurko, Staff Writer
December 6, 2012
Filed under News

Hostess is closing its 33 plants, laying off its 18,500 workers and putting its snack brands up for sale. The 82-year-old company, based in Irving, Texas, said a nationwide worker strike involving 5,000 employees crippled its ability to make and deliver products, which include Ding Dongs, Ho Ho’s,... Read more »

Dual enrollment is the way to go

Kirsten Tate, Staff Writer
December 4, 2012
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Many high school students are hesitant and almost frightened to become adults, but Hillsborough Community College student Mackenzie Tate isn’t afraid to face her future. Tate is 16-year-old Tampa, Fla. resident and has experienced almost every level of the Hillsborough County public school system including... Read more »