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Pink Queen Foundation

Organization Spotlight

Pink Queen Foundation

Organization Spotlight "1.7 million people are diagnosed with cancer every year." The Pink Queen Foundation was established in 2016 by Tenecia Sproull, to support those battling with cancer throughout their journey by providing financial, emotional, and spiritual resources. Sproull, a cancer survivor herself, found her passion for

Weekly Round-up | Ep 6

Weekly Round-up | Ep 6

Tampa Bay Harvest

Organization Spotlight

Tampa Bay Harvest

Organization Spotlight Established in 1989, Tampa Bay harvest is one of the longest running nonprofits in the Tampa area that operates to address food insecurity. "we originated from the humble efforts of a few incredibly dedicated neighbors who wanted to help people in our community who were struggling to

Where Are Antioxidants?

Where Are Antioxidants?

Now that we’ve established why antioxidants are so great, the next question is: where do you get them? Our bodies produce some antioxidants on their own. However, this needs to be supplemented with antioxidants from foods. Below are a few tips to help you increase your antioxidant intake to

Weekly Round-up | Ep 5

Weekly Round-up | Ep 5

Citizen Spotlight

Mary Mac

Meet Mary Mac. Home school parent, community builder, commonality seeker, gardener, artist, perpetual student, nail art enthusiast, yoga practitioner, and follower of Jesus - Mary Mac is an incredible asset to her community. We have the pleasure of knowing Mary Mac through her active involvement with The Well's

William Taylor Wood

What's the Word?

William Taylor Wood

This week we hear from William. We discuss his feelings about the University area, from a past and present perspective. It's a bit of a shorter episode, but has some real insights into our community. Enjoy. Please consider signing up for a paid subscription to help support our

What Are Antioxidants?

What Are Antioxidants?

So, what are antioxidants? Why are they good for us anyway? Antioxidants slow down or prevent cell damage - to be more specific, they can prevent the cell damage that is caused by the buildup of free radicals. Free radicals are produced by the body’s cells as they process

Weekly Round-up | Ep 4

Weekly Round-up | Ep 4

Citizen Spotlight

Dr. Unnasch

Citizen Spotlight Dr. Thomas Unnasch is a distinguished professor at the University of South Florida's College of Public Health. His lab currently focuses on initiatives and research surrounding vector-borne diseases. His long and impressive career is marked by impactful public health initiatives and is characterized by his passion

What's the Word?

Pops

This week we hear from Pops. We discuss him becoming paralyzed, his two pairs of triplets, and his advice for the police. Please consider signing up for a paid subscription to help support our work, this publication, and gain access to special episodes of What's the Word? Pops0:

Allspice

What it is: I used to think allspice was a spice blend, but it’s actually a single spice. Allspice is the unripe, dried berries of the Pimenta diocia tree. It has a spicy, somewhat sweet flavor that has also been described as ‘warm’. Health benefits: * Reduces inflammation * Treats nausea

Weekly Round-up | Ep 3

Weekly Round-up | Ep 3

JGHC Community Garden

Organization Spotlight

JGHC Community Garden

Organization Spotlight The JGHC community garden was founded in the late summer of 2021, and has since been utilized by USF students and faculty to build a stronger and more united community. The goal of the JGHC Community Garden is to create a welcoming, shared space where students connect both

Chilies

What it is: You’ve probably seen chili peppers before in your food - they come in many different shapes and sizes, and are usually either green or red. There are many derivatives of chilies that are used in foods, such as chili powder, chili flakes and chili pastes, to

Weekly Round-up | Ep 2

Weekly Round-up | Ep 2

Engineers Without Borders

Organization Spotlight

Engineers Without Borders

Organization Spotlight Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is an organization that strives to empower communities by meeting basic human needs through the implementation of various engineering projects. EWB collaborates with volunteers and underserved communities to create sustainable infrastructure that addresses needs such as water sanitation, healthcare access, health literacy, and education.

Turmeric

What it is: Like ginger, turmeric also comes from the stem of a plant - in this case, the Curcuma longa. It is also used in both fresh and dried forms, though the dried form is easier to find in stores. Turmeric is known for its vibrant yellow color. It

Organization Spotlight

Camp Kesem USF

Organization Spotlight Camp Kesem at the University of South Florida is an organization that works to provide a summer camp program for children who have been affected by a parent's cancer or terminal illness. Camp Kesem's mission is to provide support for children who's

Ginger

What it is: Ginger comes from the stem of the plant Zingiber officinale. A lot of recipes make use of fresh ginger, but dried and ground ginger also make great additions to many recipes. Its taste is described as spicy and sharp. Health benefits: * Can reduce nausea and vomiting -

Synergized Forces

Synergized Forces

Caroline Merriman is a second-year Marketing and Finance student at the University of South Florida who is currently serving as a business administration intern at The Well. During her time studying at USF, she enrolled in an Acquisition of Knowledge course with professor Adam Davidson, who has been previously been

Citizen Spotlight

Jeremy Gloff

Citizen Spotlight Jeremy Gloff is currently one of the managers of Trinity Cafe, a program of Feeding Tampa Bay. Through his work managing Trinity Cafe, Gloff ensures that underprivileged populations in the Tampa area are served every week with a warm meal and kind service, with the goal of facilitating

Coriander (Cilantro)

Coriander (Cilantro)

What it is: I know what you’re thinking - coriander isn’t a spice, it’s a herb! But hear me out; coriander seeds are used whole or in ground form as spices. Its taste has been described as earthy and sweet. Health benefits: * Can alleviate symptoms of Irritable

Citizen Spotlight

Madeline Riley

Citizen Spotlight Madeline Riley recently graduated from the University of South Florida. Madeline's exemplary achievements throughout her collegiate career, in both academics and community involvement, illustrate her propensity to utilize her knowledge and talents as a platform for inciting positive change. Having completed her Bachelors of Science in

Cinnamon

What it is: This spice comes from the inner bark of the tropical Cinnamomum Verum tree, which is usually just called by its much easier name cinnamon tree. Cinnamon is sold as rolled sticks or as fine powder. There are four types of cinnamon, including cassia cinnamon and ceylon cinnamon.