Archives for December 2012
From some music-forsaken place sprang the idea that any song with jingle bells constituted good holiday music. Unfortunately for us, record labels everywhere agreed. At least now we can appreciate a good one when we hear it. Spike some eggnog and brace yourself for an earful of snowy sludge. Wonderful Christmastime By Paul McCartney
For some students transferring to Tampa, USF St. Petersburg isn’t the right fit. For others, USFSP is a stepping-stone—a place where they can get a feel for what they want out of college. For at least one student, the grass actually looks greener on the other side. Kelly Romero is transferring next year because USFSP
The USF St. Petersburg Gardening Club is planting seeds and growing future gardeners. After a rocky start involving conflicts with administration and a sudden change in leadership, the Gardening Club has found a successor and is building a foundation for its future. William Nicks and Luke Hoerner are currently sharing leadership duties. They have divided
As each day passes, it is becoming increasingly clear that the only thing that matters now in the sporting world is the bottom line. From the world’s most prestigious leagues to the most amateur of college programs, the dollar reigns supreme over the fans. Last year, we saw both the NFL and the NBA endure
At least as fast as the speed of sound, local band Danfield is breaking barriers. Their disregard for conventional genre styling has connected with music lovers on campus and around St. Petersburg. The four-piece is made up of front man John Holt III, bassist Sean Fote, drummer Chris Trull and multi-instrumentalist Mike Warren. All avid
It’s not officially winter yet, but the holidays are here. It’s as good a time as any for a shot of yuletide cheer. As you’re whizzing through the last weeks of class and finals on a caffeine high, take a little time to revel in the moment. Holiday spirit can last you all the year,
Sources close to Tampa Bay Rowdies goalkeeper Jeff Attinella tell The Crow’s Nest he will sign a contract with Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer. An announcement is expected Monday or Tuesday. Attinella was the hero of the Rowdies’ 2012 North American Soccer League Soccer Bowl Championship. He made three saves in the penalty