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'Beef Studs and Babes' bring passion to USF student section at games

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7 months ago

September 22, 2024

www.youtube.com – ABC Action News – 2024-09-22 14:31:05

SUMMARY: Saturday’s USF football game against eighth-ranked Miami is set to be historic, with a record 14,000 students attending. The spirited student group, Beef Studs and Babes, known for their distinctive white, green, and gold attire, is rallying to boost school spirit and recruit more members. Led by mass communications major Kyle Malletto, the group emphasizes the importance of supporting the team, especially as a new on-campus stadium is planned to open in three years. The excitement around the game reflects the growing enthusiasm for USF football, as fans look forward to a thrilling experience and a strong home-field advantage.

From campus to tailgate to inside the stadium, this gang of green is ready to go wild again and build a home-field advantage that carries on to their new home.

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Longtime Cubs fan revels in Pete Crow-Armstrong using his group’s song for walkup music

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5 hours ago

May 1, 2025

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www.clickorlando.com – Jay Cohen, Associated Press – 2025-05-01 10:42:00

SUMMARY: John Hauldren, a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan and member of the electronic music group Levity, was thrilled when Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong used Levity’s song “Front to Back” as his walkup music in a game. Crow-Armstrong, a Southern California native, discovered Levity through a personal connection involving mutual friends and his girlfriend’s cousin. Hauldren, who grew up a Cubs fan despite a White Sox family background, created much of the song in Chicago near Wrigley Field, making the moment especially meaningful. The two have since connected and hope to meet, marking a memorable experience for Hauldren and his band.

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The Senate is voting on whether to block Trump’s global tariffs amid economic turmoil

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23 hours ago

April 30, 2025

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www.clickorlando.com – Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press – 2025-04-30 16:28:00

SUMMARY: Senate Democrats are forcing a vote on blocking global tariffs announced by Donald Trump earlier in April. After market turmoil, Trump suspended the tariffs for 90 days. Senate Democrats aim to challenge the policy and force Republicans to take a stance. While 47 Senate Democrats are expected to support the resolution, Republicans are hesitant, with some opposing it to avoid rebuking Trump. Despite concerns over the economic impact, Republicans are wary of crossing the president. Democrats argue the tariffs harm the economy and increase recession risks, pushing the resolution as a way to reassert congressional power.

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South Florida Weather for Wednesday 4/30/2025 12PM

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1 day ago

April 30, 2025

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www.youtube.com – CBS Miami – 2025-04-30 11:54:10

SUMMARY: South Florida’s weather for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, features breezy conditions, with highs in the low 80s and an east breeze of 10-18 mph, gusting to 25 mph. There’s a risk of rip currents, extended through Friday, making swimming dangerous. While the day remains mostly dry with a mix of sun and clouds, isolated showers are possible. By Friday, rain chances increase, with isolated showers. The weekend brings higher chances of afternoon thunderstorms, especially on Sunday, along with rising temperatures. A 20% chance of rain is expected on Saturday, and 40% on Sunday.