Self-made Tom

Breonna Pendleton, Staff

February 27, 2019

      Self-Made is made by oneself. Tom is successful by his own efforts by becoming one of Tampa’s biggest promoters. Coming from Sulphur Springs, Fla, Tom started doing block parties in the neighborhood at 27. With no experience, Tom jumped straight into promoting his busi...

Steve Aoki at The Ritz Ybor

Lydia Gingrich, Staff Writer

February 27, 2019

  The energy from the roaring crowd, the vibrancy of all the lights, and the bass from the music are just a few things The Ritz has to offer when providing you with a killer show. That’s definitely what was given off at famous DJs, Steve Aoki’s show on Friday, Jan. 25.   Located ...

Gothic nightclub welcomes all

February 27, 2019

Ybor City is well-known for its nightlife scene. Up and down 7th avenue are several popular venues frequented by club-goers. But tucked away in an almost hidden location apart from the 7th avenue madness is The Castle. The Castle is a unique club experience, to say the least. The medieval-styled a...

Gothic nightclub welcomes all

Magdalynn Pollitt, Editor-in-Chief

February 27, 2019

Ybor City is well-known for its nightlife scene. Up and down 7th avenue are several popular venues frequented by club-goers. But tucked away in an almost hidden location apart from the 7th avenue madness is The Castle. The Castle is a unique club experience, to say the least. The medieval-styled architecture lends itself to the name, and as soon as you walk inside you will feel like you walked into another dimension altogether. To access the main area, you must walk up a wooden sta...

Ybor finds

Kaitlyn Narvaez, Staff

February 27, 2019

Ybor, with its historical offerings, offers another thing to its community every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m from October to April and 9 a.m to 1 p.m from May to September. The Ybor market located at 1901 19th St. and it is the largest continually operating outdoor market in Tampa Bay since 2000. It i...

Why SGA is so important

Jason Turner, Staff

November 26, 2018

Every student should learn what the student government association is, what it does, who the major players are, how to participate, and why it is, or should be, important to them. Last month, the Hawkeye published “SGA: The student voice of HCC.” Last year, I wrote a piece on the Plant City SG...

Orion, the wonder cat

Vincent Centoze, Contributor

November 26, 2018

It’s sometimes unusual for animals to be hanging around on campus; that is, unless the campus is Plant City, which houses HCC’s veterinary technology program.  Animals are frequent visitors and day residents.  One of the most beloved denizens on the Plant City Campus is Orion the cat.  Howev...

Christmas at Curtis Hixon Park

Magdalynn Pollitt, Staff

November 26, 2018

  With the holidays fast approaching, Tampa bay will play host to many season themed events. One of these events is the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park, hosted by the Tampa Bay Lightning. From Nov. 16 through Jan. 5, the popular riverfront spot is transformed into a Winter Wonderland. Lights ar...

Plant-based fun in Tampa Bay

Magdalynn Pollitt, Staff

November 26, 2018

The ninth annual Tampa Bay Vegfest was held on Nov. 3. The vegan food festival was held at the Perry Harvey, Sr. Park in Downtown Tampa. This was a change in venue from last year’s event, which was held at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park. Attendees seemed happier with the new location, which has a lot mor...

SGA: The student voice of HCC

William Christian, Hawkeye Staff

November 5, 2018

The Hillsborough Community College Student Government Association exists to serve as “the medium through which students can actively participate in the programs and policymaking procedures of the College. The Student Government Association also promotes student participation in student clubs and ...