The Minaret
Tampa Bay
Journalism Basics
University of Tampa
Random Facts
100

Starting from a certain year, The Minaret has been operating as UTampa's student new source.

What is 1933?

100

During this event, Tampa Bay undergoes a pirate invasion.

What is Gasparilla?

100

The writing style used in journalism.

What is AP Style?

100

Before the transition to "UTampa," the university used to be nicknamed this.

What is UT?

100

This organelle is the powerhouse of the cell.

What is mitochondria?

200

The Minaret has this many writing sections.

What is 7?

200

Kennedy Blvd was named after this historical figure.

Who is President John F. Kennedy?

200

This format includes placing critical information at the beginning of an article, followed by supporting details in descending order of importance.

What is an inverted pyramid?

200
Plant Hall – which now houses UTampa's classrooms, offices, and even a museum – was once known as this historic establishment.

What is Tampa Bay Hotel?

200

This is BTS' unabbreviated band name when translated into English.

Who are the Bulletproof Boy Scouts?

300

Before The Minaret became a newspaper, it was this type of publication.

What is a bulletin page?

300

This place was once known as the Cigar Capital of the world.

What is Ybor City?

300

A style of sensationalized, exaggerated, or unethical reporting designed to attract readers and boost circulation.

What is yellow journalism?

300

Once a bar, this place exists underneath Plant Hall

What is the Rathskeller?

300

A group of this type of bug is known as "loveliness."

What is a ladybug?

400

The Minaret's official website was first released on this year.

What is 2015?

400

The name of the flamingo seen prominently on Tampa International Airport's (TPA) Instagram.

Who is Phoebe?

400

Truth, accuracy, independence, fairness, and accountability.

What are core journalistic ethics?

400

The name of the bell tower at the center of campus.

What is the Ars Sonora?

400

The sound of Darth Vader's breathing was created using this equipment.

What is scuba gear?

500

This person was the Editor-in-Chief of The Minaret during 9/11.

Who is Jen A. Miller?

500

The full name of the high school in Tampa that Doechii attended.

What is Howard W. Blake High School?

500

The optional comma placed before the coordinating conjunction (usually "and", "or", or "nor") in a list of three or more items.

What is the Oxford comma?
500

The official title of the banana statue on campus.

What is "On A Roll"?

500

The only U.S. state whose name can be typed using just one row of the keyboard.

What is Alaska?

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