The Crow's Nest on Facebook
The Crow's Nest on Twitter
The Crow's Nest on Instagram
RSS FeedSome 11,000 people showed up to see President Barack Obama speak Saturday morning at St. Petersburg College’s Seminole campus. Former Governor Charlie Crist introduced the president, and the two shared a “hearty bro hug” onstage, according to the Tampa Bay Times. “I don’t believe, and you don’t believe, that another round of tax breaks for
A group of 13 USF St. Petersburg students met with William Funk Tuesday to give the newly appointed consultant a better idea of campus life, and the qualities USFSP’s next chancellor ought to have. The forum was open to all USFSP students, and those who showed up represented majors such as leadership, business, finance, journalism
With the conventions of both major political parties coming to a close, people across the country are preparing to endure unprecedented bouts of mudslinging. Among the groups who did not get a televised time to air their grievances in the past weeks were the activists of varying political backgrounds who showed up to protest, despite
The Mahaffey Theater aims to co-host acts with USF St. Petersburg, breathing youthfulness into the arts and establishing a beneficial relationship. At least one “big-name comedy act” suggested by students has been tentatively scheduled for December. Representatives from Student Government polled students and compiled a list of favorable acts, which included actors Neil Patrick Harris
Eight concerts were planned for Williams Park this year, but event coordinators are now funneling their energy into a long-term vision for the park to host events, ensuring continued use of the 4.3 acres. The Williams Park Music Initiative, which is seeking a non-profit entity through the St. Petersburg Chambers of Commerce, is set to
Student Government Vice President Quincy Lopez resigned from office in late June, four months after he and President Mark Lombardi-Nelson were elected with 70 percent of the vote. Lombardi-Nelson said Lopez gave no indication he was going to resign. “One thing set him off and this is how it rolls,” Lombardi-Nelson said, declining further comment.
For the first time since the university was founded in 1965, USF St. Petersburg will have a dining hall. The university signed a five-year, once-renewable contract with food service giant Sodexo in April, and has been making the pitch to incoming and returning students and their parents over the summer. The most controversial aspect of
A home for the College of Business came one step closer to realization on July 5 with the selection of local architecture firm Harvard Jolly to design the building. The proposed $27.5 million project has been designated the top construction priority of the USF system. If everything goes to plan, the building could be occupied
Though the effects of Tropical Storm Debby were minimal on campus, its week-long soaking of the west coast of Florida underscores the real dangers of hurricane season. USF St. Petersburg’s waterfront location, though picturesque, puts the campus particularly at risk. “[Tampa] has a shallow bay. A hurricane coming in that direction will force a lot
By WENDY JOAN BIDDLECOMBE AND CHRISTOPHER GUINN Regional Chancellor Margaret Sullivan became the third top executive at USF St. Petersburg within a decade to vacate or be removed from the position earlier than expected and earlier than any of the leaders had wanted. Sullivan announced her resignation in a letter addressed to the USF St.
You must be logged in to post a comment.