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RSS FeedAlthough I always felt confident the NFL labor issues would be resolved by the time regular season started, I must admit I breathed a sigh of relief once it was official. Then I thought, “How will that crazy offseason affect my fantasy football draft?” If you think you can approach your draft in the same
Julie Wong, regional associate vice chancellor for student affairs, began her new position at USF St. Petersburg on August 1, after serving as the vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Wong received a bachelor’s degree in recreation and leisure studies from San Jose State University, a master’s degree in
It has been a roller coaster year for budgets of any sort. As a student, it’s good to know where money for school is coming from and under what conditions it is being awarded. As tuition goes up 8 percent this year at USFSP, Bright Futures is giving students less money to cover the gap.
Movies are a great way for students to enjoy a break from their hectic class schedules. For a change of pace, try taking a short drive over the Howard Frankland Bridge into the heart of downtown Tampa, where you will find the treasured gem the Tampa Theatre. The non-profit theater has been making the experience
A large number of freshmen reading this newspaper are likely not actually ready for college. ACT scores released on August 17 show that only 17 percent of Florida high school graduates are ready for higher education, better than only Tennessee and Mississippi. This is an alarming figure, even stacked up next to an average 25
Student Government President Courtney Parish spoke to The Crow’s Nest about her passion for campus leadership and her plans to help students become more connected to USF St. Petersburg. The Crow’s Nest: Tell me a little about yourself: major, hometown, interests, etc. What made you want to get involved with Student Government? Courtney Parish: I
As the state cuts appropriations to USF, students have to pick up more of the tab, starting with a 15 percent tuition increase this fall. Julie Jakway, the regional assistant vice chancellor for financial services at USF St. Petersburg, laid several pages out on the table. “This is why tuition is going up,” she said.
St. Petersburg has a hometown feeling that doesn’t compare with other cities in the Bay area. For the freshmen just starting out, or the seasoned USFSP pro looking to get reaquainted with the city, there are several area hotspots to explore. Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant 10 Beach Drive St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Ceviche Tapas
The Freedom Riders was a movement that forced national attention on civil rights in 1961 by testing federal interstate travel integration laws in the South. The riders were beaten, bombed and thrown in jail for trying to integrate interstates and bus stations. This summer, a group of 40 students and teachers from USF St. Petersburg,
The surge in fall enrollment at USF St. Petersburg will bring an influx of new and returning students to campus. However, high volumes of people can also be a magnet for area panhandlers, said Chief Rene Chenevert, head of University Police Services. In June 2010, the St. Petersburg City Council enacted a law prohibiting aggressive
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