Tampa FL– On November 16th I attended Camp Games 2019 at Sparkman Wharf Downtown Tampa. Camp Games is a yearly event that Camp puts on for competitors. This year 186 competitors competed on the turf to battle it out through a series of athletic competitions that showcased their speed, strength, and power. The competitors are on teams of 4 and have been training for a year with personal trainers to potentially win hundreds and thousands of dollars worth of prizes and a gold medal to go along with it!

What do you love about working at Soleil Tanning salon?

What I love about Soleil is that I work by myself. Sometimes I can get super stressed out working in a loud environment, so being able to work in a calm & quiet atmosphere is awesome.

What is your favorite item to sell at the salon and why?

My favorite thing to sell at the salon is the lotions– they’re the priciest item which means I make a bigger chunk of commission from them. I also am not the best at selling because I don’t really push people, but everyone buys lotions without you having to sell it to them so its like they’re giving me the commission.

What is the most challenging part about your job?

My job for the most part is super easy. The only super challenging thing is scheduling. We each work 2 days a week but they’re 10-12 hour shifts. Being by yourself that whole day with no break can make me freak out a little.

Has there been a day when you just have had enough at work?

There has been times where I’ve been fed up with work. Because you work by yourself, handling the busy nights can get super stressful especially if the clients aren’t nice. On busy nights I do my best to prepare the tanning beds and spray booths as fast as I can for people, but some customers get angry with me if I take too long for them. As being someone who doesn’t like to be talked down to, these kinds of times are the ones that make me want to walk out of the door.

In your opinion, what makes Soleil stand out from other tanning salons?

Soleil most definitely stands out from other salons because the quality of our products, beds, & tanning solutions perform much better than our “competitors” Zoom Tan. We have a wider range of spray tan colors which serve the diversified clientele we have. We also have stronger UV beds so you’re getting what you pay for and seeing the results faster. Lastly, we offer a wide range of products to satisfy the widely-ranged desires that our customers have.

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Mikayla Kienzle.

TAMPA, FL- On October 19th 2019, Illenium played at the Yuengling Center at USF for his Ascend 2019 Tour. The concert started at 8 p.m. with a DJ opener by the name of William Black. At 9 p.m. the second DJ, Dabin, played his set. By 10 p.m. Illenium absolutely killed his set. Illenium, who’s real name is Nick Miller, a San Francisco native is one of Denver’s most talked about EDM artists. He has worked on numerous notable remixes including those of The Chainsmokers.

This is Dana Schocken and she is a senior at the University of Tampa. She works at CAMP Tampa which is owned by the Ciccio Restaurant Group. At CAMP, Dana works in the childcare department where she tends to work 2-3 shifts a week and enjoys playing with the children and making their experience better than the one before. CAMP offers many classes from stations to cycle to yoga to relieve all your stress and sweat a lot!

1. What do you love about CAMP?
   1. I love that I work with my friends and babies and it inspires me to be more active and healthy. 
2. What is your favorite fitness class to take and why?
   1. My favorite class to take is cycle. I like the music and energy as well as always feel relaxed after. 
3. What is the most challenging part about your job?
   1. The most challenging part is dealing with fussy children. 
4. Has there been a day when you have had enough?
   1. There have been days when I have had enough when school work overwhelms me and I don’t have the time. 
5. In your opinion, what makes CAMP stand out from other fitness gyms?
   1. CAMP stands out because it is not just a gym and it pushes everyone PAST their limits and abilities that they think they can do.

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Mikayla Kienzle

TAMPA, FL- On Sunday, September 29th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hunter Law, P.A., presented a Fall Family Fest. This even was located at the Water Works Park, downtown Tampa. There was food trucks, vendors, games, and more!