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Hello Lutz! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! β˜•οΈοΈ

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  • How a Lutz student is diving into USF's new AI-cyber dorm

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 75 degrees. 🌢 Hot!
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 74.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ New AI & Cyber Living Learning Community brings Bellini College students together (usf.edu) β€” A Lutz-based cybersecurity major is among 60 students moving into USF's new AI & Cyber Living Learning Community, a tech-focused dorm where classmates live and learn together. The story follows her excitement about building friendships, networking with industry partners, and getting extra academic support in Bellini College's first-year community at Pinnacle Hall.
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