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Ybor student excels in classroom and on stage

Tue, 4 May 2010 12:31:41 -0400

Imagine a crowd cheering for you as you step on stage. The rush you would feel, the energy from the crowd pulses around you and enters your body. Not everyone gets to experience this, but one HCC student has. Marquita McAllister, a Mass Communications maj...

Evaluating your teachers can affect their futures

Mon, 3 May 2010 18:55:07 -0400

By: Ron Algood

As the tip of your no. 2 pencil filled in the empty dot of the faculty evaluation form, a thought crossed your mind. Does it really matter what you mark down, and do the school authorities actually read them? It's the time of year when HCC students who w...

Summer thrill seekers: fun for $25 or less

Mon, 3 May 2010 18:49:16 -0400

By: Noelle Chew

Summer Fun for under $25 and nbsp; Busch Gardens, Clearwater Beach, Adventure Island, concerts at the Ford Amphitheatre, a roadtrip to the mountains.... and nbsp; If your heart sped up a little when you saw all these things, you're probably a studen...

Finding your perfect beach match

Mon, 3 May 2010 18:44:58 -0400

Beaches. They are everywhere in Florida, but which one to choose? With a million miles of coast line in the sunshine state there are plenty beaches to satisfy every interest, from family fun to parties. This short guide will help you figure out which beac...

Helpful tips for landing a summer job

Mon, 3 May 2010 18:32:38 -0400

By: Traci Stevens

With these tips you can start on the path to making summer cash for more fun in the sun

The recession can put a damper on your hopes of finding a summer job this year, but employment is out there, if you look. It can be intimidating to apply for jobs, because it is not unheard of to send out dozens of applications and hear back from no ...

HCC president says goodbye after 13 years

Mon, 3 May 2010 18:27:57 -0400

Doctor Gwendolyn Stephenson took over as HCC's president in 1997. There are many things she is going to miss about her position. When she retires in June, Stephenson will be the longest serving president since the college formed in 1968. 'I've always see...

Job fair presents new opporunities to HCC students

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:29:23 -0400

At HCC's Dale Mabry campus students filed through the gym's doors with a tinge of excitement. Last Tuesday, the college hosted a job fair. Roughly 64 business were in attendance, representing a wide range of jobs and positions. There seemed to be somethin...

Cross enrollment aids students looking to save money

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:37:56 -0400

By: Whitney Heatherington

HCC is the home of the red and blue Hawks, but you may have noticed or wondered about the green and gold Bulls attire on many students. Those collegians are Bulls fans because they primarily attend the University of South Florida, but they are also fans...

There is another way to discover America for less

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:33:12 -0400

By: Ronenilton Santos

and nbsp; America's first option to travel is by plane. According the Transportation Security Administration, last year, 1.5 billion passengers used the fastest, but certainly not cheapest, mode of transportation. For those who may not have the money fo...

Tampa's diversity showcased at Ybor international festival

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 11:55:51 -0400

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America's virtual melting pot was put to flesh via HCC's International Festival. The purpose of the festival is to demonstrate that we at HCC, especially the YB...

Knowledge exchange

Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:32:09 -0400

Belizian exchange student trades knowledge with Ybor classmates

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Hillsborough Community College is a virtual melting pot of various cultures. Of the many ethnically diverse students enrolled at HCC, a select few are here as pa...

New 'hawk' statue comes to roost at Plant City campus

Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:07:26 -0400

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For the first few weeks of spring semester, students at the Plant City campus began to notice a circular plot of empty land in front of the library. Rumors began to spread that the pile of...

New changes to aid fall semester registration

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:00:58 -0400

Olga Forte, pre-vet major at Dale Mabry, was unable to get the classes she needed l...

Students build careers that make a difference

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:53:05 -0400

By: Neida Mitchell

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Michael Terrell is pursuing an associate in science degree and Sharon Beachamp is earning a college certificate. Both are a part of the associate in science prog...

Women outnumber men in higher education

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:47:20 -0400

and nbsp; Enrollment in colleges has risen substantially since the economic recession. People are looking to improve their resumes and chances of being hired by returning to school. A recent story on Hawkeyenews.net about the issue of rising enrollment ...

Summer registration begins April

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:34:31 -0400

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CALLING ALL STUDENTS!

Mark the calendar and get ready for the sum...

Education isn't priceless

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:23:59 -0400

By: Megan Lamb

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and nbsp; Every Monday and Wednesday night Hunter Wightman, 18, sits in utter darkness as the Brandon campus shuts down around him.

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Students risk health to ace classes

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:04:23 -0400

By: Chris Rogers

ADHD medications used by more than those looking to aid their disability.

Have you ever found yourself needing to ace an exam in order to get the grade you have been working for all year? What would you be w...

Seminar offers tips for real-world and cyber security

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:48:00 -0500

By: Ron Algood

Barry, with the college's Criminal Justice ...