Every woman is a queen with a crown

William Clark, Staff Writer

February 7, 2012

Michael Cunningham gives us a peek under the brim of society    To Michael Cunningham, a hat is never just a hat; it’s a life story. A hat speaks long before its wearer utters a word, and the many church hats currently on display and framed in pictures on the walls of HCC Dale Mabry’s Art Galler...

Seminole Hard Rock 2012 Gasparilla Parade

Keena Haywood, Staff Wrirter

February 1, 2012

   The Seminole Hard Rock 2012 Gasparilla Parade of Pirates had tens of thousands of attendees arrive for Tampa’s largest festivity on January 28th. However, this year employed a few changes that parade veterans may not have been used to. Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla was given the key to the cit...

HCC professor records with platinum artist

December 1, 2011

  Through the magic of convergent media, HCC’s Dr. Richard F. Gaspar recorded the song, "I remember Emelé", with platinum artist Mr. Eliot Sloan. Sloan is one of the original members and lead singer of Blessid Union of Souls. Blessid Union of Souls earned eight Top 40 hits and had a #1 record in ...

Mac Dill AFB Airfest 2011

Benjamin Stein, Editor-in-Chief Hawkeyenews.net

November 8, 2011

   On Nov. 5 and 6, 2011, the weather above the Tampa Bay area occurred with moderate temperatures, a partly cloudy sky. The USAF Thunderbirds, the air demonstration squadron stationed in Las Vegas, Nevada, appeared on the sky.    80,000 spectators on the air force base and all around the city ...

Mema’s closed for good

Emily Duren, Editor-in-Chief

October 17, 2011

   If you walk by Mema’s Alaskan Tacos on 8th ave in Ybor, you’ll see an empty parking lot, a closed gate, and a goodbye note on the door. Unlike many stores and restaurants that seem to be named after real people, but aren’t, Mema is a real person: she is the owner’s grandmother.    Sh...

Dale Mabry festival a tasteful treat

Kenna Haywood, Contributor

October 17, 2011

  The Shutts & Bowen’s Taste of Westshore anticipated hundreds of guests for this inaugural event; however mother nature decided to place a literal damper on the festivities. Nonstop rain on Sunday October 9th led the alliance sponsors to relocate the event into the gymnasium of the Dale Mabry...

Who is winning the best costume war?

Emily Duren, Editor-In-Chief

October 17, 2011

 Halloween costumes change every year, but there are some that people hold near and dear. Most people know about the sexy cop costume for women, and the popular 70’s couple costume. In the last few years, costumes have taken a turn, and the most popular ones seem to be people that have been in...

Howl-O-Scream vs. Halloween Horror Nights

Michael Woodside, Staff Writer

October 17, 2011

  Alright fear fans, it’s that time of year again. The one month when it’s OK to gobble down candy, carve up produce and dress like a monster. But for me, the best parts of this month are the theme park haunted house events. On one end of I-4 we have Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights...

Emma Stone talks teen sex and zombies

Trevor Wood, Contributer

September 17, 2010

   While on the press circuit to promote her new film, "Easy A", opening September 17, young, up and coming actress, Emma Stone ("Superbad", "Zombieland") took time out for an interview. Q: What drew you to play the role of Olive or to want to play the role of Olive?    A: First ...