João Victor Pina
WUSF Rush Family Radio News internMy story begins a few thousand miles south, in the heart of Rio, Brazil. As an international student at USF, many things have been challenging and thrilling over the last couple of years, but none of them has been as exciting as working in a traditional and esteemed newsroom like WUSF 89.7.
When the pandemic hit, I stumbled upon podcasts and radio news. These longer-format programs with raw and unfiltered stories and conversations just felt like a direct line into someone’s thoughts. I loved how engaging it was to listen to these captivating audio pieces.
That was when I decided to sketch ideas for my very own podcast that would come about in the following years, “Três É Par Podcast," where I shared the tales of Brazilian students navigating life in the U.S.
Now, as a Junior double majoring in International Relations and Mass Communications, the opportunity to work at WUSF as a Rush Family Radio News Intern is a blessing and will tell what lies ahead in my future in broadcast news.
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City Council members will discuss the possibility of renaming the franchise as part of the deal to build the Rays’ new stadium during their meeting Dec. 14. -
The USF St. Petersburg study showed that 73% of the 1,667 residents polled mistakenly believe that they have flood insurance, while less than 5% actually have coverage. -
Veterans in Pinellas County are now able to ride any PSTA bus for free. It was made possible by a USF political science student who took a project proposal to the board of directors. -
The Florida Board of Governors approved New College of Florida's accountability plan, which lowered performance expectations. -
Second Lieutenant Gilbert H. Myers, 27, was declared missing in action in 1943. Eighty years later, he will be buried with full military honors. -
A bipartisan majority (59%) of those polled by USF believe that elected officials are not doing enough to protect classified information. -
Three weeks ago, USF Jewish students gathered to mourn the lives lost during the Hamas attacks and send prayers to soldiers of IDF. At least two of those soldiers are or were USF students. -
Senate Bill 266 prohibits public colleges in Florida from funding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs or initiatives. Despite that, USF is maintaining its efforts to work with minority-owned businesses and vendors. -
The St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club will host the 40th International Shuffleboard Association's World Championships through Friday. In addition, the club will hold events to celebrate its 100th anniversary. -
The Missing in Florida Day event is dedicated to helping families find their missing relatives and providing resources to update older cases of missing persons.
