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RSS FeedRobbie Crowley Campus & Beyond Editor As many of us learn social norms and etiquette growing up, we learn what acceptable conversation topics are for different settings. For example, we typically don’t talk about our one-night stands with grandma, and we don’t admit to watching “Jersey Shore” during a job interview. There is a time
Nicole Miller Contributing Writer Although it is tax season, Jennifer Warner knows the $5,000 check in her St. Petersburg mailbox is too strange to be a refund. The cashier’s check is from Westbury Bank, with an attached letter explaining how to collect the entitled sum of “$250,000 U.S. dollars.” “I get so many junk emails,
Nikeya Williams Editor-in-Chief As I near the end of my leadership as editor-in-chief, I am compelled to discuss the current, seriously flawed system of funding for the Crow’s Nest. Every year, the Crow’s Nest receives an allocation of student fee money through Student Government. But with each year, our budget continues to be cut. These
Keeley Sheehan Managing Editor Student Government will begin debating Activities and Services fee allocations in March for the 2011-2012 budget. Departments in Student Life & Engagement have begun drafting budget proposals for next year. The total budget of A&S fee money allocated by SG for the current year was $1,093,000, according to budget documents available
Keeley Sheehan Managing Editor Student Government general elections are scheduled for April 4 through April 7. Election packets became available Feb. 21, and were due Feb. 25. Eighteen students submitted packets to run in the general senate elections. Twenty-two senate seats are open. One duo submitted a packet to run in the executive branch election.
Robbie Crowley Campus & Beyond Editor It’s springtime and budgeting is in the air. Sure, traditionalists may say that love is still in the air, but I urge them to take another breath. Valentine’s Day is behind us—any shortness of breath and rapid heartbeat is probably from pollen allergies or checking your bank account. It’s
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
Amanda Pretulac Entertainment Editor Besides perfecting your tan over spring break, opt to work on preparing for that bright future of yours. To help you achieve your dream internship or career upon graduation or over the summer, you’ll need the basics—a polished cover letter and résumé, and professional interview skills. The job market is competitive
Taylor Gaudens Contributing Writer The Career Center will hold its spring career fair on March 10. It was rescheduled from its original February date so it could be a bigger event. The event was rescheduled due to low employer enrollment. Many companies reduced their recruiting funding when the economy worsened, sending out less recruiters and
Keeley Sheehan Managing Editor Student Government held its second open forum meeting this semester on Feb. 23, the meeting encouraged students to bring up issues or ideas they have about USF St. Petersburg. SG Senator Danny McDonald came up with the idea to hold open forums after hearing from students who felt SG was not
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