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RSS FeedUSF can now add Quidditch to its very active sports community. The sport, popularized by J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” novels, spawned an International Quidditch Association spanning 800 registered teams across the world. Zach Cornett and Lindsay Fussell founded USF Quidditch. “Lindsay heard about it from down at Ringling,” Cornett said. “They helped her start it.
“There’s a great echo in the stadium that makes everything seem louder,” Burt said. “It creates a good atmosphere.” That’s the general positive consensus among many of the players on FCTB. They are ready for a successful second year since the Rowdies name was revived last year after 10 years without professional soccer in Tampa
Greg Lindberg Sports Editor The 2010-2011 season for the USF co-ed sailing team has been “average” in the words of head coach Gonzalo Crivello. But the team has made strides this spring, including a signature win just weeks ago on the West Coast. On the first weekend in April, the team won the St. Francis
Photos contributed by Jordan Gault Forward Pascal Millien crosses the ball in an attempt to score. FC Tampa Bay would end up winning 1-0. Colin O’Hara Contributing Writer The City of St. Petersburg welcomed FC Tampa Bay with chants and open arms during their 1-0 season opening win over the Montreal Impact on Saturday, April
Rob Bibelhauser Contributing Writer Photos by Aimee Alexander/Crow’s Nest Every year, the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg offers USF St. Petersburg students a front-row seat to the Indy Racing League’s first event of the season. The 2011 rendition of the race saw some immediate effects of new rules implemented by officials with the IndyCar
Greg Lindberg Sports Editor He competes in races. He can move up to 40 mph. If you don’t look fast enough, you might not see him go by. That’s because nothing gets in his way. On March 23, Josh George, a Paralympic wheelchair racer, told his inspirational story to a small yet admiring group at
Greg Lindberg Sports Editor When LeBron James made his “decision” to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for greener pastures in Miami, most NBA fans thought about what kind of impact he could have on a team with two other star players in the game. What most people probably didn’t think as much about was how much
Photo contributed by Jordan Gault Greg Lindberg Sports Editor Calories are burning. Music is playing. Students are getting fit. The fitness center at USF St. Petersburg offers a variety of exercise classes that are all free for students as part of its Fit-4-Life program. This semester, 16 fitness classes are offered throughout the week at
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Greg Lindberg Sports Editor As the old cliché goes, spring is in the air. That must mean spring break is right around the corner. USF St. Petersburg students will be off the week of March 14 to enjoy some much-needed time away from their textbooks and professors. If you aren’t hitting the beach or taking
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