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Alumnus runs for state Senate Page 3

USF football needs better turnout Page 4

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump visited Mexico this week where his discussion about building a massive boarder wall continued.

However, at a press conference after his meeting with Mexico’s president Enrique Pena Nieto, Trump said they did not discuss payment for the wall.

According to the Associated Press, Trump is despised across Mexico and Pena Nieto has even gone so far as to compare him to Adolf Hitler.

However, Trump did sidestep his criticism of Mexican immigrants for being a source of rapists and criminals in the U.S.

Plans released for downtown renovations Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik unveiled the plans for downtown. The development will be 3 million square feet and take a decade, according to the Tampa Bay Times, and will include the new USF downtown medical school.

USF graduate Frank Cirillo ran for Florida Senate in the 2016 primaries. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE His age of 21 was one of the During his time at the O P I N I O N E D I T O R major issues Cirillo faced on university, he was involved in the campaign trail.

Student Government first as “People prejudge you a senator at-large and then The night before the primary election, he drove around for being so young,” Cirillo solicitor general; as well as a putting up signs showing off said. “I had one gentlemen trail boss of the Order of the his name in bright, bold print. tell me I should just get a Golden Brahman, a leadership Frank Cirillo, a USF paper route because I had no society at USF; and a founding graduate-turned-state-Senate- business being in politics, and father of USF chapter of the hopeful, said he knew the odds he didn’t even listen to what Sigma Pi fraternity.

Cirillo said he feels Florida were stacked against him. actual experience I had in is frequently thought of as a Nevertheless, he remained government.”

He found the best way to retiree state and believes it is optimistic to be a part of creating change in his beloved combat this stereotype was time to change that perception. to list his resume and long Job creation was a major Florida.

That enthusiasm dimmed record of political involvement component of his platform and as the results began to pour to show that though he was is a problem he believes must in Tuesday night, indicating young, he was far from be taken seriously during the election. his opponent would take the inexperienced.

“I want to prove that young The issues he’s most nomination in a 58 to 42 percent victory, according to people actually care about our passionate about, namely the future and want to have a environment, education and SaintPetersBlog.

“I was disappointed but still voice in Florida’s future,” said the economy are all issues his opponent, Frank Alcock, optimistic because it’s very Cirillo.

Cirillo graduated in just will now defend against the rare to win your first race, especially at such a young three years at USF with a republican incumbent Greg age,” said Cirillo. “I’m hopeful dual degree in economics and Steube. political science. for the future.” n See SENATE on PAGE 11

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One pack is $600.

It’s the price tag that has been making headlines across the nation. It’s the price of a pack of EpiPens, which contains two of the devices used for immediate treatment of severe allergic reactions.

This price increase did not happen overnight, rather over the course of years that saw steady price hikes.

USF professor and Executive Vice President of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) Thomas Casale said he thinks people are talking about EpiPen costs now because the price increase has become so large, with some news organizations reporting the increase as over 400 percent.

“I think part of the problem with (the price increase) is that it’s an absolutely essential medication for people that need it,” he said.

The increase in prescriptions drug costs is not just an EpiPen problem. Increasing drug costs, Casale said, are due to many different reasons including lack of competition and the cost of creating a drug. The cost, he said, can be over $1 billion.

The company that produces EpiPens, Mylan, has faced immense pressure from politicians, consumers and members of the media to make EpiPens more affordable.

The company offers coupons to those with health insurance that can affect cost, depending on the patient’s insurance copay. Recently, however, Mylan announced plans to release a generic version of EpiPens that is estimated to cost about $300 a pack by the company for pharmacies to buy.

Casale said he thinks the

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Students and fans fill the stands of Raymond James Stadium during the 2007 season, in which the Bulls finished with a 9-4 record. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE/GOUSFBULLS.COM

By Breanne Williams C O L U M N I S T

For the last several years, USF has had a flourishing student body and an empty student section at most football games.

Many students cite the losing record or the 20-minute drive as reasons to go elsewhere on their weekend break from classes.

The time for excuses is over.

Despite a rocky start at the beginning of last fall — USF began the season 1-3 — the Bulls ended strong, winning seven of its final eight regular season games and becoming contenders at the Miami Beach Bowl in December.

“Our guys are highly motivated to go out there and leave no doubt this year and get it done,” coach Willie Taggart said this week at practice. “We embrace the expectations … Those have been our goals since day one, and it’s pretty cool that everyone else is starting to believe in that.”

Student Government provides free rides for students to the

games and also joins several student organizations in offering all-day tailgates complete with games, free food and drinks, and televisions.

Students can easily avoid both the hassle of the drive through abysmal traffic and the cost of parking by taking the bus from campus. If you’re paying $91 for a student parking pass for the fall, dishing out an additional $15 to park at Raymond James at home games probably isn’t high on your list.

But unlike at many other major universities, USF student tickets are free. There is practically nothing standing in the way of students attending games except the students themselves.

Student Body President Chris Griffin and Vice President Alec Waid are also offering students an unexpected incentive to show up to games. Griffin tweeted Monday if the student section is filled during any home game this season, he and Waid will get lip tattoos reading “Go Bulls.”

“We wanted something that would be pretty shocking and incentivize people to go to the games,” said Griffin. “Plus, lip tattoos will go away eventually; But it’s still exciting and will get people talking about it.”

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to play in front of a nearly empty stadium. Attendance directly correlates with pride. If you’re proud of your school, show up.

Last season, two weeks into our winning streak, a total of 15,175 people attended the home game

“I cannot wait until Saturday night to see what Ray Jay’s going to look like. Ready to see our fan base come out and show up and show out and show their appreciation for what our guys are doing.”

Willie Taggart, USF football coach

Griffin’s tactic, while extreme, exemplifies the passion he and Waid have for this university.

It would be refreshing if even a fraction of the student body shared that enthusiasm.

Nothing is more embarrassing than having other teams arrive

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against SMU, according to the Tampa Sports Authority. In 2007, 61,664 people attended the USF vs. No. 5 West Virginia game in what is inarguably our best game to date.

Attendance has been in a downward spiral ever since.

It is anticipated that USF will have another winning season, and this year we are scheduled to compete against in-state opponent FSU on Sept. 24. USF announced in an email Tuesday that only students who attend the first two home games will be eligible for priority tickets for the highly anticipated contest, further encouraging students to start becoming regular attendees.

While attendance will still more than likely pale in comparison to the number of available seats, this season may well be the year students start to take pride in their university and show up to games.

Either way, after the FSU game, Griffin will more than likely be headed to the tattoo parlor as students hopefully flood the stands to cheer the Bulls to victory.

Breanne Williams is a senior majoring in mass communications.

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Washington is an associate and financial investment professional with Goldman Sachs. She has worked in Like something out of the company’s New York City, a university fundraising Chicago and — now — West director’s dreams, a new Palm Beach offices. scholarship was recently “All three roles I’ve done funded by none other than have been different,” she said. a young USF graduate who “But they’ve all been alike in beat the odds to achieve her the sense that it’s giving me dreams. more of a specialty in the Ashley Washington, 25, industry.” overcame adversity on her path According to an article on to success and is giving back the Muma College of Business to the university community in website, Washington plans to the form of a $20,000 business grow with Goldman Sachs and scholarship. is working Her initial t o w a r d donation of becoming a $5,000 was private wealth matched advisor. She by her credits her e m p l o y e r, mentors with Goldman challenging Sachs, and her to be the First strategic.

Generation T h o s e Matching m e n t o r s Grant. i n c l u d e A first Walter “J.R.” generation Haworth, c o l l e g e d i r e c t o r s t u d e n t USF alumna Ashley Washington, of USF’s h e r s e l f , Corporate gave a speech at a Muma College Wa s h i n g t o n M e n t o r Business scholarship luncheon. said the of ORACLE PHOTO/MIKI SHINE Program; scholarship Brian Lamb, is “near and chairman of the USF Board dear” to her heart. of Trustees and regional “If there’s any way I can president for Fifth Third Bank help, which is hopefully what North Florida; and Dennis this scholarship does, that’s Zank, Chief Operating Officer the first thing I want to do,” at Raymond James Financial. she said.

Washington said her mentors Washington said she hopes were essential in helping her the scholarship will allow a establish and develop herself student to focus on school professionally in college. instead of trying to juggle However, professional classes and a job. development was not She received a scholarship something that was on her while she was a junior at USF mind until her junior year of and said it was game changing. high school. “(It allowed me to) quit “I wasn’t doing what I (my job) and focus more on needed to do (my first two school and learning outside years of high school) to get of the classroom,” she said. the grades I should have been “So I wanted to be able to do making,” she said. that with this scholarship and Her poor grades during this help someone else be able to time reflected on her GPA, and grow and mature and develop faster.” n See ALUMNA on PAGE 11 S T A F F

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By Nicole Cate L I F E S T Y L E

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The time that millions of Americans have been waiting for is finally here: college football season.

One beloved tradition that comes along with this season is tailgating.

Football fans love to get together, drink, eat and enjoy a good game.

However, first-time tailgaters and veterans alike should pay attention to these do’s and don’ts if they plan on joining in on the fun this weekend.

RPlan ahead Any students or organizations that are planning to host a tailgate should properly plan out their day. Anyone in charge of a tailgate should double check that they have the necessary ingredients and equipment ready the morning of the game. He or she should also be sure to wake up on time and get Grilling foods outside for friends and family is a tailgating staple. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE ready quickly so that no one will have to fight over parking spots.

RBring trash bags Anyone who is tailgating should be sure to bring an adequate number of trash bags. Sports fans are not viewed in a favorable light by the rest of world when they leave a venue trashed. After any game or tailgate, students should do their part and pick up after themselves.

REnjoy yourself and socialize This is the reason tailgating exists in the first place. Hang out with friends and enjoy a burger and a beer, but don’t forget that it’s acceptable to open up a personal tailgate to other people as well.

Some tailgaters bring enough food to share with a small crowd.

If a person goes to the game without an invite to a specific tailgate, he or she should feel confident in finding one to join. Many clubs at USF host tailgates, and they are a great way to get involved or even Tailgating is a great way for students to enjoy football while meeting other people and getting involved in clubs. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE just make new friends.

SGet (too) drunk This sounds ridiculous at first, but just hang in there. It’s common knowledge that football and drinking go hand-in-hand, but there are some other things to consider. People who drink too much while tailgating will find themselves running to the bathroom during the game every few minutes or so.

Not to mention, some people are angry drunks and just about nothing is worse for an angry drunk than a crowd full of jostling people. Put together, these characteristics are sure to make the game a terrible experience for anyone who drinks too much, as well as everyone around him.

It’s OK to get a little tipsy before a game, but anyone who plans on drinking should keep count of their drinks and how they feel after each one so they — and those around them — can properly enjoy the event.

SEat a big meal Yes, tailgating is centered around food, as well, but everything should be done in moderation. Eating too much before a game causes drowsiness, and there is nothing worse than missing that amazing interception because you’re falling asleep.

Eat a modestly sized plate before the game and remember: tailgating is more about spending time with friends and family anyway.

SBe aggressive As mentioned before, the main reason for tailgating is bringing a community together. Some people may see “community” as just the fans of one specific team, but it’s more than that.

It’s about all sports fans.

This means that no one should let the adrenaline of the day cause them to physically or verbally attack fans of the opposing team. Competition is great and brings out the best in us, but don’t forget that the best of us is called sportsmanship.

There’s no better way to respect the day and the sport than by playing nice with everyone on the day of the game.

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generic is “a step in the right direction”, although he would like to see the price of the generic go down. “… It’s still very expensive for a lot of people,” he said.

The expense of individual packs can create financial burdens for people, Casale said, and some patients need to buy multiple packs to keep EpiPens in different locations in case of an emergency, raising the cost to $1,200 or more for some patients. Moreover, the prescriptions have to be refilled annually.

What EpiPen users are paying for is not the actual medicine inside of the injector, which is called epinephrine (or adrenaline), Casale said.

Instead, he said, they are paying for the device around the epinephrine, which injects the proper dosage with the proper needle length when patients use it. The device is designed to be an immediate response to an unexpected allergic reaction.

“It’s a no-brainer,” he said. “You just pop the cork and just stick it in your leg and it automatically

delivers (epinephrine) … so there’s no thinking about it, which is what you need in an emergency situation.”

Other options available to those who need EpiPens are few as Mylan has little competition.

Casale said some physicians are giving patients syringes with the proper dosages of epinephrine and wrapping the syringes in aluminum foil. The shelf life is only a few months, but the cost is much less. The difference in shelf life has to do with the protection of epinephrine from light and heat, both of which can break it down.

Another alternative is Adrenaclick, a less expensive emergency medicine for severe allergic reactions. Casale said the cost of Adrenaclick is lower with coupons but most physicians don’t know about it.

Many times, the cost of a prescription is too much for patients and the patients won’t fill their prescriptions, according to Casale. He encouraged speaking with a health professional to try to find lower cost alternatives.

“I’m not a big proponent of it, but, I would rather you carry that syringe and needle than not have anything,” he said.

Xilma Lemois, the pharmacist

at the Bulls Country Pharmacy in the Marshall Student Center, said the EpiPen cost for students through the USF Pharmacy is not too far off from other prices.

The pharmacy acquires EpiPens at a cost of $579 through a subsidized contract with Cardinal Health, and sells the packs at a cost of $599.63 for those without insurance. Lemois said the pharmacy, if Mylan’s generic EpiPen were to cost $300 from the manufacturer, would sell the generic to students for around $320 upon its release.

“Our price could be completely different than another company,” she said.

As far as the number of prescriptions written, Lemois did not have an exact number, but she said it isn’t something she has seen in high demand through the USF pharmacy.

Casale said he feels it is important to advocate for affordable prescription medication.

“If we have the ability to help people and we have the medication to treat them, hopefully we can find a way to make it so that everybody can have access to care and to medication that they require,” he said.

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By William Kennedy C O R R E S P O N D E N T

For many people, being home instills a sense of comfort matched by no other.

After moving away during high school and for his first two years of college, USF men’s soccer Michael Bajza has returned to the comfort of his hometown to play 15 minutes from his family.

“To be honest with you, it’s kind of a dream come true,” the senior defender said. “We have a lot of guys who aren’t from Tampa, so when it comes to game day, I’m the one who has to ask multiple people for tickets … because I have friends coming to games and family coming from all across the state to watch.”

Bajza didn’t take a traditional path to playing under the lights at Corbett Stadium.

He moved from Tampa to Minnesota to play high school soccer and then to North Carolina for his first two college seasons at N.C. State. Last year, he came back to Tampa as a transfer student and a part of him wishes he would have chose USF from the start.

“I talked to the coaches a little bit in high school, and I definitely feel like I made a mistake not coming here in the first place,” Bajza said. “I wanted to make up for that a little bit.”

Coach George Kiefer also wished Bajza would have come to USF from the start, but he’s pleased they were able to get him to come in at all.

“To have Mike here is excellent” Kiefer said. “We were trying to get him on the front end too … but we’re happy to have him on the back end now.”

For his final collegiate season, Bajza is moving from midfield to center back, which seems like a large shift from facilitating goal scoring at midfield to being the leader of the back line on defense. Kiefer said he will thrive in his new role.

“It’s a spot that I think is the best for him at South Florida, and also best for him to move on,” Kiefer said.

Kiefer was impressed how fast he was able to make

Senior Michael Bajza helped the Bulls come back to tie American University 1-1 on Monday on his second-half penalty kick.

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the transition and believes it makes him a better overall prospect when professional teams come calling.

“To learn the spot in the spring and play against Red Bulls, Chicago Fire, The Rowdies and a lot of good pro teams and he’s done an excellent job,” Kiefer said.

Along with his leadership responsibilities on the field, Bajza is also thriving as a leader for the whole team, even though this is only his second year in the program.

“I feel like age doesn’t define if you’re a leader or not,” Bajza said. “I feel like my entire soccer career, I’ve always been kind of a leader.

It came natural and I’m very much enjoying the position that I am — and the team is — in right now.”

Although Bajza wishes he would have come to USF from

the start, he does realize that N.C. State brought him opportunities that he would not have received anywhere else. After being plugged in as a freshman and playing significant minutes for the Wolfpack, Bajza received a call that pushed him one step closer to fulfilling his ultimate dream of playing professional soccer.

That call was from the Under-23 Seattle Sounders, a player developmental program that recruits heavily from ACC schools. Bajza has been fortunate enough to play in Seattle during the past three summers. He’s even been able to train with U.S. Soccer star Clint Dempsey.

“That was a great platform to train with them and be able to show my talents,” Bajza said. “That would be something to try and springboard off of after this year and move

on to a higher level.”

Bajza has spent most of the past few years playing away from home, between his high school days in Minnesota, playing previously at N.C. State and competing out west with the Sounders. This constant travel and distance has made him appreciate his family and friends now that they have the opportunity to see him play more than ever.

The travel and constant separation has also prepared him for a professional career in the largest sport in the world, where he could potentially play thousands of miles away from home.

The ultimate goal for Bajza is to play professional soccer anywhere, but he would prefer to do it in the U.S. in Major League Soccer.

“That’s a goal, personally, for me: I want to play in the

MLS,” Bajza said. “Being an American, I’ve always said I want to make it here before I make (it) elsewhere.”

Kiefer said Bajza is a guy who could play at the next level and have a good professional career.

“He has a really good soccer brain to be a coach,” Kiefer said. “He’s got a good personality and he can communicate so he can recruit. I definitely see him having a home in soccer if he wants it.”

After his playing career is over, Bajza has no intention of getting out of the game he’s loved his entire life.

“Once I’m done playing, I’d probably want to stay in soccer coaching or recruiting,” Bajza said. “Soccer has been my whole life, athletics have been my whole life … it’s really kind of all I know, and it’s really all I ever want to do.”

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Les Miles forbidding ‘Lambeau Leap’

With No. 5 LSU set to travel to Green Bay, Wisconsin to play Wisconsin in Week 1 of the college football season, LSU coach Les Miles warned his players they would have to find their own way home if they celebrated Les Miles any plays with the famous Lambeau Leap into the stands. Despite Miles’ message, LSU senior corner back Tre’Davious White hasn’t been deterred.

“I’m pretty much just open to whatever punishment that’s going to come my way Monday,” White told reporters. “It’s going to be bad, but I feel like, it’s just a dream of mine. Whatever Coach Miles has in store, I’m pretty sure it’s going to be some bad things. I’m ready to do it. It’s my last year. I want to make some memorable moments.”

Weekend sports schedule Women’s Soccer

Alabama at USF

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When: Today, 4 p.m.

Where: Corbett Soccer Stadium

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USF vs. Towson • Saturday, 7 p.m. • Raymond James Stadium

What to expect from the Towson Tigers and seven touchdowns including 550 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.

USF football coach Willie The Tigers’ new starting Taggart won’t have any trouble quarterback, Morgan Mahalak, sleeping this Friday night as his has yet to play team readies to a single snap at open its season the collegiate against Towson level, despite University transferring at Raymond from Oregon.

James Stadium Coupled with on Saturday.

Towson’s lim“That hotel ited play against bed is pretty FBS teams, cool now,” USF heads into Taggart said.

Saturday night’s “On those -Defensive Coordinator Raymond Woodie on Towson RB game with a Friday nights, degree of uncerI won’t have tainty regarding my 1-year-old their opponent. (daughter’s) “You watch day — a 6-18 record in his first foot kicking me in the back or two seasons. the high school film (on something, you know. So, I’ll Now, USF is primed to Mahalak) and that’s probbe able to grab the pillow and embark on a season filled ably all you can go off of,” it’ll be nice and cold and I’ll with more hype than hate for Taggart said. “You can hear sleep pretty well. I think you’re the first time under Taggart, what a coach has to say, but able to sleep when you know beginning with FCS opponent he hasn’t been at Oregon for you’ve prepared and had a Towson. over a year now … and I don’t good week of practice and you Towson enters Saturday’s think (Towson is) just going know your guys are locked into season opener without a to change their entire offense a game plan. proven starter at quarterback. when a guy just got there in “If you go throughout the Former starter Connor Frazier, training camp.” week and don’t have those who graduated following last Even with a new quarterthings, that’s when you strug- season, passed for 1,883 yards n See FOE on PAGE 11

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“...(Victor’s) a load, man. He can block, he can run, he definitely looks like a D-1 major prospect when you watch him on film.”

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back with limited game film, the Tigers are a power-style team that relies on a steady rushing attack.

Heading Towson’s run-game is 5-foot8, 217-pound senior running back Darius Victor.

“I tell you what, (Victor) is a really good football player,” defensive coordinator Raymond Woodie said.

“Several years ago when we are at Western Kentucky, we had a guy by the name of Bobby Rainey, who was once with the Bucs. His body type, you know, 5’- 8’’, 215 to 220, but this kid is actually 230, and he’s a load, man. He can block, he can run, he definitely looks like a D-1 major prospect when you watch him on film.”

In 2015, Victor rushed for 1,021 yards and 15 touchdowns on 207 attempts over 11 games.

Towson finished 7-4 in 2015, losing 28-20 to East Carolina in its only game against an FBS opponent that season.

When it comes to attacking the Tigers defense, quarterback Quinton Flowers is confident in his preparation for game day.

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“They’re a base (3-4) team, they play the normal coverage,” Flowers said. “Like coach (Shaun) King said, I have to go out there and read safeties. On film, safeties tell you everything, so I’ve been watching that. My safeties always tell me what they’re doing and I just have to go to the right guys at the right moment.”

Though USF doesn’t know exactly what to expect in its first game of the season, Taggart said he’s confident in his players’ motivation lingering from the bitter taste of the Bulls’ loss in the Miami Beach Bowl.

“Our guys are highly motivated to go out there and leave no doubt this year and get it done,” Taggart said. “We embrace the expectations and it’s funny because everyone keeps saying, ‘Oh, how do you handle this team with these expectations?’ But this is how we’ve been since Day 1, this is all we’ve always talked about, but we haven’t reached it yet and haven’t accomplished those things.

“But those have been our goals since Day 1, and it’s pretty cool that everyone else is starting to believe in that.”

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As for Cirillo, he plans to take a moment to relax after an “exhausting” campaign before beginning his search for a job.

While he is unsure exactly what his next step is, he said he knows politics will always be something he is involved in.

His experience in this election reinforced the idea that funds are crucial to a successful campaign. He ran without the support of a PAC, raising $9,893, compared to the $49,465 raised by Alcock, according to an article by the Herald-Tribune.

Whether he runs for Senate or a local office will depend on when he chooses to revisit his pursuit of public office, but Cirillo is confident his political career is far from over.

“I know I’m going to run again,” Cirillo said. “I don’t know if it’s going to be in the next five years or the next 25 years, but I definitely want to have some support behind me before going at it again.”

she knew that she would have to give up her dream of applying to the University of Miami.

Once she realized that, Washington said changed everything. “(Life) was all about my schoolwork, all about my sports, working was (still) important, but less important,” she said. “It was more of me starting to prioritize.”

By her senior year, she said, she was “starting to take on responsibilities and really understand and really start to get it, for lack of a better word.”

Washington chose USF to pursue her finance degree.

“By the time it was time to go to college, I was really … ready to keep the momentum going,” she said. “I applied to USF, they politely told me ‘no;’ and I politely asked again if I could come, and I got admitted into summer.

And that’s how I got there.”

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Washington said she doesn’t like to take ‘no’ for an answer.

“For me, adversity I think always sparks something good in me,” she said. “Someone telling me ‘no’ just gives me more fuel to prove them wrong…that’s a pretty big area of my personality.”

Even though USF wasn’t her first choice, Washington appreciated her experiences at the university.

“Looking back on it, it was one of the best times,” she said.

Washington hopes more students are able to have a productive and career-focused experience at USF as a result of her donation.

“I’ve been the recipient of the generosity of someone else’s time and money, be it a scholarship or mentorship,” she said. “Plus the simple fact that the community … of first generation graduates has statistical probability (for success) that’s far less advanced than their (classmates). I have to do something.”

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