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Soccer star to speak on sports, equality

By Abby Rinaldi C O - N E W S

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For Women’s History Month, soccer legend Abby Wambach will take the stage of the Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom to speak as part of the University Lecture Series (ULS) today.

Wambach’s 184 career goals make her the top scorer in the history of international soccer.

Considered one of the sport’s greatest players of all time, she was the leading scorer in 2008 and 2011 for the U.S. at the Women’s World Cup and 2004 and 2012 Olympics. Both of her Olympic performances earned her gold medals.

Wambach is also an ambassador for Right to Play, an organization that uses physical activity to “educate and empower children facing adversity,” according to the Right to Play website.

She’s also involved in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which is a government organization working against global poverty.

“We felt that Abby’s international recognition, along with her strong voice in sup-

Abby Wambach has scored 184 career goals, more than any other player in international soccer history. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE port of women and the LGBT community, made her a great choice for our campus,” campus traditions board coordina-

tor Athena Bressack said.

The soccer star announced her retirement in October 2015, ending a 15-year soc-

cer career. Her final match was Dec. 16 against the China national women’s team.

According to her contract with the university, Wambach’s lecture will cost $55,000.

Wambach’s lecture will be a moderated conversation featuring questions from students and administrators. USF senior associate director of athletics Jocelyn Fisher will moderate the event. The conversation will focus on Wambach’s career, gender issues and general advice.

“ULS strives to bring speakers from a variety of industries and felt that our student athletes as well as students interested in sports in general would benefit from hearing Abby’s message,” Bressack said in a statement to the Oracle.

Coming to ULS after Wambach on April 5 is Brandon Stanton, the creator of Humans of New York, a photo blog with almost 14 million followers. The blog features photos of people across New York City along with quotes or short stories.

The doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Photography without flash will be allowed during the first five minutes.

Anti-abortion group brings graphic images to campus

By Morgan Blauth C O R R E S P O N D E N T

The aggressively offensive anti-abortion campaign that is set up across campus every year will be in place today and Friday from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

The anti-abortion group Created Equal is responsible for displaying the graphic images.

Students who do not wish to see these images are encouraged to avoid the areas outside of the Library and the Marshall Student Center.

Mark Harrington, national director of Created Equal, said the display is meant to be disturbing.

“We want to stimulate dialogue on the university campus because the campus represents the marketplace of ideas,” he said.

Created Equal is “a program developed to train the next generation of pro-life leaders,” Harrington said.

USF is one of several stops the organization will make during the course of its weeklong Justice Ride.

The Justice Ride is based on the freedom rides of the

civil rights movement in the 1960s. Harrington compared the two movements because both attempt to achieve equality.

“Back then it was equality between races … we believe there should be equality between the born and the pre-born and that abortion is simply ageism: discrimination based on age,” he said.

Because of the graphic nature of Created Equal’s display, questions have been raised about whether or not such a demonstration is protected under the First Amendment.

Thomas Miller, vice presi-

dent for USF Student Affairs, said the display is, in fact, protected under free speech laws.

“Speech can’t be curtailed or banned based upon content,” he said. “In other words, once we allow one form of speech to exist in a place, we can’t decide that we want to stop some other speech because we don’t like what they’re saying.”

Miller clarified the difference between an organization’s right to free speech on campus and disrupting students’ education.

“We don’t have to (allow) the display … to appear in a classroom because that interferes

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Morsani receives more funding, more applications

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The Morsani College of Medicine is in its final stages of funding following the Florida Legislature’s decision to allocate several million more dollars to the project. As a result, USF Health is looking at a bigger and stronger incoming class than ever before with the development of a more appealing downtown area for prospective student.

The number of applicants to the college of medicine increased this year by almost 1,000 applicants, a nearly 18 percent increase from last year’s 5,235. At 6,174, the number of applications broke the USF record, according to USF Health Communications Officer Anne Delotto-Baier.

But the uptick in applicants doesn’t surprise Dr. Bryan Bognar, vice dean for educational affairs for USF Heath and the college of medicine.

The Morsani College of Medicine has been Tampa’s best-kept secret, Bognar said.

However, with the publicity for the new facility, the secret is out and applications are flowing in at higher numbers than ever.

The $152.6 million project seemed at risk of major delays in the last Legislative sessions, with as little as $6.8 million allocated in the 2012-13 budget, according to documents from the Board of Governors (BOG).

“By law, the (BOG) has to make a recommendation to the Legislature and the governor every year about … what are the priorities of the university system and how would they portion out the additional PECO revenue,” said Mark Walsh, USF System Assistant Vice President for Government Relations. “They’re required to do that over a 3 year period.”

The money comes from a trust fund called PECO (Public

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The Morsani College of Medicine received $22.5 million from the state to build a downtown medical school. The project as a whole requires 152.6 million and is still short by $33.2 million.

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Education Capital Outlet), which pays for most university construction projects, according to Walsh.

This year, though, the BOG advocated in the Legislature in USF’s favor for money from PECO to fund the downtown medical school.

“The (BOG) this year … recommended $22.5 million for the Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Health Institute combined project for this year, which the Legislature funded,” Walsh said. “What’s on their second year list is the remaining $33,250,000 to be provided next year. That’s not a guarantee, but that’s how the board of governors recommended to split the remaining amount.”

Bognar said the facility is the logical next step for the Morsani College of Medicine, which is in the top 100 medical schools for research and primary care, according to U.S. News and World Report.

Walsh acknowledged the renewed excitement over the college of medicine. “(There has been) a tremendous spike in applications for the USF college of medicine just for this fall,” he said.

“Based on that level of interest and the applications they received and chose, the class for fall 2015 entering medical school … had the highest

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MCAT scores of any medical school in the state of Florida.”

While the students who have applied for this cycle will learn in the current facility, Walsh said USF hopes the facility will be open in the fall of 2019, which would allow this year’s first year medical students to be able to use the new building.

Those students will also be able to utilize the USF Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS), a training facility and conference center in Downtown Tampa.

Bognar said he believes the presence of CAMLS and the proximity of USF’s primary teaching hospital, Tampa General, will play a major part in the success of the new medical school facility.

The three will only add to the already existing appeal of the Tampa area for prospective medical school students.

In the meantime, the facility isn’t done being paid for and the remaining $33.2 million will need to be raised through private donations or allocated by the state. But Walsh said the university is close to raising the remainder.

“There is another portion of the funding for the facility that the university committed to raise out of private sources from donations,” he said. “We have raised a little more than half of that total amount, but we still have some fundraising ahead of us that we need to work on, as well.”

From 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., today and Friday, the anti-abortion group Created Equal will be setting up signs depicting fetuses outside of the MSC and Cooper hall. ORACLE PHOTO/ALEX ROSENTHAL this might bring up painful dents do not share Harrington’s memories and … all we can do optimism. On a Facebook post Continued from PAGE 1 is warn people that something on the Oracle’s page, most stumight be disturbing,” he said. dents expressed outrage and with our business, the fundaStill, Harrington has high disgust with the display. mental business of the univer- expectations for the Justice Jenna Newman, a junior sity,” Miller said. “If something Ride. studying chemical engineerdisturbs the learning environ“The climate is ripe for ing, said that she thinks a ment, we don’t have to permit change on a number of fronts, display like this is “inappropriit.”

I think it’s right for change ate.”

However, he recognized that on the fronts of the anti-abor“I’m all for people telling some students do not want to tion issue as well,” Harrington their opinions…but when it be presented with this kind of said. “I think Americans are upsets other people, that’s display. re-examining their views on where it draws the line,” she “There are people who have this.” said. “That’s not stimulating had life experiences for whom For the most part, USF stu- positive conversation.”

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The Florida Democratic and Republican primaries fall in the middle of spring break season this election year. As active News Editors as millennials have been so Miki Shine far this election, this unfortuAbby Rinaldi nate coincidence may alter the oraclenewsteam@gmail.com results of several state primaries.

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as the nominee. How often have you found yourself angry because our generation isn’t represented? Issues we care about often seem to be completely irrelevant to our politicians.

Voting is the only way to solve this. Thankfully, college students across the country have been lending their support to their ideal candidate.

According to CNN’s entrance and exit polls, Bernie Sanders won 84 percent of the millennial vote in Iowa and 65 percent in Massachusetts. In Iowa, millennials were 18 percent of total voters and 19 percent of the vote in Massachusetts.

Clinton won 62 percent of young voters in Mississippi and 52 percent in Alabama. Trump earned 33 percent of millennial vote in Alabama, Cruz won 34 in Arkansas and Rubio won 37 percent in Nevada.

Florida plays a monumental role in this election. There are 99 delegates up for grabs, and it’s essential they go to the candidate the citizens truly want.

If you know you are going to be lounging on the beach or riding roller coasters at Universal, vote early. There are 15 locations in Tampa, alone, dedicated to early voting.

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It literally takes minutes to accomplish and will ultimately make an impact on this election. Read up on the candidates, grab your keys and head to the polls. Otherwise, you have absolutely no right to complain with your new tan when your favorite candidate fails to receive the nominee.

Breanne Williams is a junior majoring in mass communications.

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What you said Florida is holding its primaries Tuesday, right in the middle of USF’s spring break. Opinion Editor Breanne Williams asked students if they are planning to go out and vote.

“I will definitely think about it. I want to choose what’s going on in Florida.”

- Lauren Adkins, a sophomore majoring in public health

“I would like to vote, but I’m Independent so I can’t.”

- Matt Mittelman, a senior majoring in marketing and management

“I’m not because I won’t be in town.”

- Trinity Daley, a freshman majoring in anthropology

“Yeah I am. I think a lot of students believe their vote is insignificant; and if all of us believe that we’ll never be able to contribute to change in this country.”

- Nick Pidgeon, a freshman majoring in animal biology

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Chick-fil-A wants you to put your phone down

By Nicole Cate C O R R E S P O N D E N T

A Georgia Chick-fil-A franchise owner has started the “Cell Phone Coop” challenge.

The owner thinks cell phones take away from families spending time together, according to Chick-fil-A’s website.

The challenge has gone viral and since been implemented at over 150 Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide. There are three rules printed on the side of the “Cell Phone Coop” that management wants families to follow.

The first rule is to “turn all cell phones to silent” and put

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them in the box. The next is to eat your entire meal “distraction free.” The final rule requires patrons to tell an employee when they have finished their meal so they and their family can receive a free ice cream cone.

Technically, the coops have not been put into effect nationally by Chick-fil-A. All of the restaurants that carried out the initiative so far did so because their owners thought it was a great idea.

USF students seem to agree with the reasoning behind coops’ new use.

“If I’m talking to you, I appreciate eye contact, or at least show that I have your attention,” Mekedes Jarrett, a

sophomore majoring in biomedical sciences, said.

Jarrett said she is now more likely to go to Chick-fil-A because of the challenge. She believes it shows how much the restaurant cares about family values. However, she also said that she would not implement the ‘no cell phone at the dinner table’ rule at home.

“Home is different. It’s where you relax, and going out to eat is a bit more formal,” Jarrett said. “I can do whatever I want in my home.”

Chick-fil-A is well-known for its emphasis on family values. Founder Samuel Truett Cathy was a devout Southern Baptist and ran the restaurant

according to his beliefs.

This can most notably be seen on Sundays, when the restaurant is closed because Cathy believed Sundays are meant for “honoring God.” Interestingly, it is more likely that millennials will not see a problem with cell phone use at the dinner table. However, some appreciate the effort that Chick-fil-A is giving to get people connecting again.

“I don’t personally have an issue with people using cell phones when we’re eating, but I like the idea of that, and I like that the restaurant itself is trying to incorporate that,” Jennifer Mammen, a senior majoring in both finance and management, said.

She pointed out that it might be harder for the younger generation to commit to the challenge. Mammen said she can see where her 12-year-old sister might resist since she does not think she can talk to her parents about many things. However, she went on to say she thinks it is a great idea to get families and friends to communicate more.

“When I first read the article I was like, ‘that’s really cool,’” Mammen said. “I want to go there and try it with someone and see how it goes and if we can have a whole meal without having to reach for our phones.”

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After her two-run shot in the first inning of USF’s 9-1 win over Utah on Wednesday, senior Lee Ann Spivey sits just nine home runs away from the school’s all-time mark. ORACLE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU

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The Bulls kept it going in Game 2 with two runs in the first inning, Continued from PAGE 12 including a two-RBI shot from think about it or it’s going to mess catcher Lee Ann Spivey — putting the senior nine homers away from up your whole game.”

Fung’s home run in the first the USF career mark.

Spivey added her eighth RBI of game brought the score to 3-1 after USF plated two runs in the the season on a single and error first off a walk and a bases-loaded in the third that scored Weber, single from junior Juli Weber. Fung stretching the deficit to three.

It wasn’t until the top of the sixth hit only three homers in 2015, but inning that the Utes would get on has been one of the driving forces behind USF’s newfound power, the board. With Pacheco stuck in a rundown, USF shortstop Cassidy leading the team in home runs.

“I’ve been working on my stance Boyle went for the tag at second and making sure I’m relaxed,” base, which allowed Utah’s Hannah Flippen to score Fung said. “As long as I’m relaxed at “Last year, I didn’t from third.

But USF bat, I’ll keep hitting answered right get as much playwell.” back in the Thanks, in part ing time as I do ensuing half to Fung, USF has 13 more extrathis year. So, me inning.

S e n i o r base hits and 10 Mo Santos being in every more home runs scored two than the first 23 game and getting a with a single games of 2015. just under the That added lot of reps is glove of Utah power burst right fielder through again in helping.”

Ally Dickman’s the fifth inning glove to give with senior pitcher Mia Fung the Bulls a fourErica Nunn hitting Sophomore outfielder run advantage. a two-out double From there, the runs kept pourto score Fung who reached on a ing in with USF scoring four more two-strike single.

USF tacked on its final two runs runs in the sixth, capped off with in the sixth. A single from Weber a deep double by Fung to score coupled with a fielding error by Wyckoff and put the run-rule into Utah centerfielder Delilah Pacheco effect.

Fung, who started only 22 of 56 scored sophomores Lauren Evans games in 2015, has started all 21 and Astin Donovan.

Freshman Cheyenne Eggens’ this season. She finished the day record remained unblemished, 4-for-7 with two runs scored and a earning her sixth win despite not pair of RBIs. “This year, I’m a lot more comrecording a strikeout. fortable,” Fung said. “Last year, I “She’s a hard worker,” assistant coach Tommy Santiago said. didn’t get as much playing time “Every time at practice or in the as I do this year. So, me being in cage or in the bullpen, wherever every game and getting a lot of reps is helping.” she’s at, she’s working.”

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Despite a 7-24 record, coach Orlando Antigua sees the upcoming conference tournament as “a new season” with USF taking on East Carolina today at 3:30 p.m. ORACLE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU

On nights like that, I need to figure out how to get other people going, because when I’m not going, it seems like the team’s not going.”

McMurray scored five points on 2-of-8 shooting in that loss against the Pirates, but scored 21 on 7-of-14 shooting earlier in the season when USF defeated ECU. Unlike the Bulls, ECU spreads out its scoring, getting over 10 points per game from four different players.

The Pirates are particularly efficient at 3-point attempts, shooting 34.6 percent as a team with two starters making more than 38 percent of attempts.

Thursday’s winner will play first-seeded Temple, as well as two more games if they can keep winning.

With the regular season now behind them, both teams will

be looking to add some meaning to their losing seasons by making an unlikely run.

“It would mean a lifetime to me,” McMurray said. “I love the game of basketball, and I would love to keep this season alive and keep competing and show people what we can really do when we put our minds to it.”

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Former USF football standout and current defensive end for the New York Giants Jason Pierre-Paul has a single season to prove his worth after signing a one-year deal that could be worth up to $10.5 million.

Pierre-Paul had multiple offers, including one from the Arizona Cardinals, but none were enough to sway him away from the Giants. Pierre-Paul was part of a defensive-signing frenzy for New York. The Giants also signed former Dolphin Oliver Vernon to a five-year/$85 million contract after the 25-yearold recorded seven and a half sacks and 61 tackles last season.

The Giants also inked deals with former Jets defensive lineman Damon Harrison and former Rams defensive back Janoris Jenkins.

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Freshman guard Jahmal McMurray leads the team with 15.3, 2.5 assists and 35.1 minutes points per game after entering the season as a backup. ORACLE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU

By Vinnie Portell C O R R E S P O N D E N T

USF freshman guard Jahmal McMurray’s first season playing college basketball was full of unexpected turns — from making the AAC All-Rookie team to losing 24 regular season games — and he’ll hope for one more unlikely outcome today in Orlando when the AAC Tournament tips off.

Led by McMurray, the Bulls (7-24, 4-14) will begin the tournament against ECU at the Amway Center at 3:30 p.m.

USF defeated the Pirates in their first contest, but ECU (12-19, 4-14) held USF to 39 points in a win at the Sun Dome on March 2.

“For a freshman, he’s been phenomenal,” USF coach Orlando Antigua said. “He’s continued to grow and con-

tinued to develop and he still has tons of room to grow, so we’re going to keep pushing him and stretching him. We just need him to come and be Jahmal. He doesn’t have to be Superman, he doesn’t have to be King Kong, he just has to be Jahmal.”

The 6-foot, 175-pound freshman guard leads the Bulls in points (15.3 per game) and assists (2.5), and no one else comes close to his 35.1 minutes per game. McMurray has been a lone bright spot for an otherwise dismal season, and he said he knows his play can dictate much of how the Bulls perform.

“I haven’t even been worried about (the loss to ECU),” McMurray said. “The other night just wasn’t my night.

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AAC Tournament

USF (7-24) vs.

E. Carolina (12-19)

When: Today, 3:30 p.m.

Where: Amway Center, Orlando TV/Radio: ESPNU, 820 AM

“He doesn’t have to be Superman, he doesn’t have to be King Kong, he just has to be Jahmal.”

Orlando Antigua USF men’s basketball coach

Sophomore outfielder Mia Fung shakes off the pain after getting hit in the knuckle in Wednesday’s 6-1 win over Utah.

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Sophomore outfielder Mia Fung took her base wincing in pain and clutching her left hand with USF down a run to Utah (12-4) in the first inning on Wednesday night.

Despite getting clipped in the hand by a 65-mile-per-hour pitch, Fung stayed in the game and sent her fifth home run over the leftfield fence on her next at-bat two innings later. From there, USF (149) kept rolling to beat the Utes 6-1 and 9-1 in the double header in front of an announced home crowd of 429.

“I was trying to laugh off the pain,” said Fung who was hit in her opposite hand last week as well. “I just had to brush it off. You can’t

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