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Timothy Fanning

@timothyjfanning

Tampa-based writer and reporter. Student journalism advocate. Big fan of weird mysteries, archives and bad puns. Prior @ExpressNews, @HeraldTribune.

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USF's student newspaper reports that USFSM's ex-chancellor is against a New College takeover. She says students: β€œWant a degree from a major research university, a well-known university. They didn’t sign on to get a degree from a different university.” usforacle.com/2025/04/02/for…

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Reading mithil vyas is a joy, because he gets better every day. Who knew Garcia-Soto drew smiley faces in the clay? This quote from her coach is everything: β€œShe knows when to be serious and when to lighten the mood. That’s rare.” Give this a read: usforacle.com/2025/04/01/usf…

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NEW: USF's student newspaper reports that the university aims to deputize campus cops as ICE agents. More here: usforacle.com/2025/04/08/usf…

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More important journalism from USF's student newspaper. A meaningful tradition persists in the face of federal and state crackdowns on the LGBTQ+ community. Read more here: usforacle.com/2025/04/09/usf…

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This quote about a new USF-themed beer is everything. β€œPeople are always looking for ways to feel good about what they’re purchasing,” he said. β€œAnd that sometimes is pounding a beer with the USF bull on it.”

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USF's student newspaper reports that new men's basketball coach Bryan Hodgson will make $1.25 million in his first season with the Bulls, about three times more than his previous annual salary at Arkansas State. More here: usforacle.com/2025/04/15/usf…

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Tensions are high after the deadly shooting at FSU last week. This just in from USF's student newspaper, which reports that an empty gun case and magazines were reported on campus. usforacle.com/2025/04/21/emp…

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So many other Florida universities have publically said how many students lost visas. USF won't. Also, the student body prez says students should just follow the law. But many visas were revoked for minor infractions or after charges were dismissed. usforacle.com/2025/04/22/usf…

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USF DOGE task force members were advised to β€œconsider” creating a university-wide incentive program that would β€œreward” departments for achieving savings. More from USF's student newspaper. usforacle.com/2025/04/28/usf…

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The USF Faculty Senate called on leadership to withdraw University Police from an agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that will allow campus police to enforce immigration laws. More from USF's student newspaper: usforacle.com/2025/04/28/usf…

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.Lily Belcher is a class act. Her last story for us is her first opinion piece. This line: "College papers are where journalists are trained and taught. Public records are as essential to this learning experience as a textbook is to a physics class." usforacle.com/2025/04/30/opi…

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USF's student newspaper takes a stand for NPR amid federal funding cuts. Our columnist writes: Defunding could directly impact students who get jobs & opportunities thru WUSF’s internship program. It would affect access to the free campus-based media usforacle.com/2025/06/10/opi…

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I got the chance to speak with outgoing athletic director Michael Kelly on his thoughts for USF’s plan after the House v. NCAA settlement was passed. Learned some interesting things and wrote an article for USF Oracle Sports Go check it out!

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Life update: We're leaving Fla in August. My wife accepted a job at the UAlbany. As hard as it is to leave family, friends & Oracle kiddos, I'm excited about this next chapter. Family is still here, so we'll be back to visit. Look for our NY plates and my snowbird lobster tan.

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RIP Ozzy. Here's the time I spent way too much time writing about your pee. It was an honor. expressnews.com/news/local/art…