The University of Florida’s final candidate for presidency held three forums on campus but was forced to leave one of them early as roughly 300 protesters entered the building.
The school’s Presidential Search Committee’s recommended controversial Sen. Ben Sasse, R-NE, for the position. This didn’t sit too well with some students.
That’s because Sasse has taken on highly conservative views since being elected to Senate in 2015, like the opposition of gay marriage and the forgiveness of student loan debt.
Protesters can be heard chanting “hey-hey, ho-ho, Ben Sasse has got-to-go!” as they moved up the stairs of Emerson Alumni Hall.
Students saw Sasse being escorted out of the campus as a small victory. The Q&A session was heavily scripted with questions required to be submitted well in advance.
Sasse’s next campus visit is scheduled for Nov. 1. According to UF, he will be interviewed by the Board of Trustees on Nov. 11.
Homecoming brings week of festivities to USF
It is officially Homecoming week at the University of South Florida, and the Tampa Bay community is invited for all the festivities.
The week kicked off with a talent showcase on Monday. On Wednesday, the Homecoming Ball is scheduled to take place. Thursday will include a concert at the Yuengling Center, headlined by 2-Chainz.
On Friday from 5-11 p.m, the school’s annual Carni-Bull will take place at Parking Lot #35, with attractions for the whole family.
It all culminates on Saturday at 4 p.m when the USF Bulls take on the Tulane Green Wave at Raymond James Stadium.
Free Busch Gardens tickets for Bucs fans
A Tampa furniture store is rewarding loyal Bucs fans for their support.
Whenever the Bucs score 21 points or more in a game, Kane’s Furniture will give out free Busch Gardens tickets to fans who register for the promotion. Registration must be done in-person and within 3 days of the game. There is a limit of one ticket per fan.
For more information on this promotion, you can visit their website.
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