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USFSP students discuss the most stressful week of their year 

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 Julia Birdsall

Students would prefer to have move-out and finals occur at separate times to decrease some of the stress on their shoulders.  Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest   By Julia Birdsall

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What’s next? Graduating seniors reflect on how their time at USFSP has prepared them for the future 

April 15, 2026 Julia Birdsall

Students are having a flurry of reactions to stepping out into the real world. Some shake with nerves, some are buzzing with excitement. All are counting down the days until

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OPINION: In-person commencement is a disappointment

March 21, 2021March 22, 2021 Alexendra Davis

Pictured Above: Alexendra Davis is a senior mass communications major. Courtesy of Alexendra Davis By Alexendra Davis When the email regarding commencement ceremonies arrived, I was quite excited. The excitement

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Students to be recognized at commencement

March 17, 2021March 22, 2021 Sophie Ojdanic

Pictured Above: President Steve Currall announced March 17 that students would receive individual recognition at USF’s first in-person commencement since fall 2019. Courtesy of Tara Zimmerman By Sophie Ojdanic Following

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Commencement to be in-person this spring

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 Sophie Ojdanic

Pictured Above: All three campuses will be invited to a university-wide commencement ceremony. Courtesy of Tara Zimmerman By Sophie Ojdanic Students will not be permitted to cross the stage this

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Commencement moved virtual… Again

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 Sophie Ojdanic

Pictured Above: The university announced on Thursday that fall graduates would join spring and summer graduates in the wait to in-person commencement. Courtesy of Cassidy Schuck By Sophie Ojdanic Graduates

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What, us worry? Pandemic doubles fears of graduating seniors

September 20, 2020September 21, 2020 Taylor Tew

Pictured Above: Taylor Tew is a senior mass communications major set to graduate in December. Courtesy of Taylor Tew By Taylor Tew College students don’t have the corner on misery.

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USFSP graduates struggle with canceled commencements

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 Catherine Hicks

Pictured Above: Julie Beach, an interdisciplinary social sciences major who graduated in spring, designed her graduation cap on Instagram. Courtesy of Julie Beach on Instagram  By Catherine Hicks Some graduates

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Students weigh in on graduation options

April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 Brianna Rodriguez

Pictured above: Students will have the opportunity to attend a virtual commencement in May and an additional ceremony in August to celebrate finishing their degree. Courtesy of USF By Brianna

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STING RAY students fight for right to walk at graduation

April 30, 2017May 5, 2017 Jessica Myers

Students from the Project 10 STING RAY stood next to a picnic table outside of the Campus Grind coffee shop. They waited as their names were called to receive a

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According to the latest email sent by USF Presiden According to the latest email sent by USF President Moez Limayem, the Florida Legislature has concluded work on the proposed 2026-27 state budget. The proposal includes more than $22 million for the University of South Florida to continue operating its Sarasota-Manatee campus during the transition of facilities to New College of Florida, along with a $57.7 million funding package for university operations, facilities and special initiatives.

The finalized budget is expected to be approved by lawmakers and sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to make a decision before the fiscal year ends June 30.

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The race for the next St. Petersburg mayor is a pa The race for the next St. Petersburg mayor is a packed one, with six candidates in the running, including the sitting mayor, Kenneth T. Welch and former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who was the latest to file as of April 27. 

Other candidates include long-serving public administrator Maria Scruggs, District 2 Councilwoman Brandi Gabbard, retired St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large and former Shore Acres Neighborhood Association President Kevin Batdorf. 

The Crow’s Nest spoke to four of the seven candidates, who expanded on their campaign ideals and spoke of what they want the future of the city to look like. 

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Fire crews are actively responding to a fire at th Fire crews are actively responding to a fire at the Marine Science Laboratory (MSL). 

While the cause is unclear, The Crow’s Nest received reports of either a chemical fire or a lightning strike as the cause.

At approximately 5 p.m., USF St. Petersburg students were met with sirens and a scene of smoke billowing from the peninsula of the St. Petersburg campus. University faculty and staff working near the area are being evacuated. 

The MSL is among the oldest buildings on the St. Petersburg campus, where the campus’s first classes were held in 1965. 

It was originally opened in 1939 as a maritime service training station. It currently houses research labs and faculty offices for the Marine Science Program.

This is a developing story.

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As we approach the close of the Spring Semester of As we approach the close of the Spring Semester of 2026, we would like to recognize and say goodbye to our fellow senior staffers:

Online Editor – Julia Ferrara
News Editor – Jasmin Parrado
Arts & Life Editor – Matthew McGovern
Sports Editor – Dominic Feo
Opinions/Features Editor – Julia Birdsall
Staff Reporter – Irena Mesa
Marketing Manager – Marcella Copeland
Managing Editor - María José Solís

and our 

Editor in Chief – Alisha Durosier 

Congratulations to our seniors and we are wishing them the best as the fly away to a new chapter in their lives. 🐦‍⬛🎓

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After 12 years as the Dean of Students at the Univ After 12 years as the Dean of Students at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, Jacob Diaz is resigning. 

Diaz’s last day is on May 15; he will then serve as the inaugural assistant vice president and dean of Students at the University of Maryland. 

 Diaz described his time as dean of students as a “dream come true.” 

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The thought of an early graduation is a harrowing The thought of an early graduation is a harrowing thought for third year digital communications and multimedia journalism major Sophia Lowrie, who said that she wishes they had more time to assimilate to life on a college campus before being thrust into adult life. 

She is not the only one. 

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✍️ Story by Julia Birdsall 

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Whether the next steps involve graduate school or entering the workforce, many of the seniors at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg are feeling similarly anxious and uncertain in the weeks leading up to their graduation dates.
Nico Gramatica did not grow up playing football. Nico Gramatica did not grow up playing football. 

The sophomore kicker for the University of South Florida played club soccer and only started kicking footballs in his sophomore year of high school. 

“My dad kicked, my uncle kicked and people were asking me, ‘Why don’t you come out, try it for a year and see if you like it. If you don’t like it, you can be done after one year,’” Gramatica said. “I went out, had a great time and got to make some really good friends.” 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

📸 Photos by Irena Mesa 

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College campuses are a place where a strong sense College campuses are a place where a strong sense of community can be formed among students, but many commuter students, like junior English major Zoey Earles, feel that they have fewer opportunities to form these connections. 

“Positives [of being a commuter], I have my own apartment,” Earles said. “Negatives, I don’t make as [many] friends, and I don’t necessarily know about all the things that are happening on campus.” 

Events hosted on campus are a great way to meet people and find that sense of community, but sustainability senior Estela Najera said that being aware of events is difficult. 

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In the familiar currents of St. Petersburg, the Un In the familiar currents of St. Petersburg, the University of South Florida Women’s sailing team placed second at the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association (SAISA) Women’s Team and Fleet Championship Races on April 12. 

The regatta secured USF a spot in the College Sailing Women’s Fleet National Championship, which USF St. Petersburg will also host from May 15-18. 

Before the competition, USF’s Division A Fleet Race starters Kailey Warrior and Madisen Hamai told The Crow’s Nest about the advantages of sailing in local waters. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

📸 Photos by Kendall Bulkiewicz | USF Athletics 

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