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Month: October 2014

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Campus News News Off-Campus News

Poynter to host Africans jilted by university

October 27, 2014 Lenay Ruhl

Twelve of the African journalists who were turned away from USFSP because of Ebola concerns will be coming to St. Petersburg after all. They will be just down the street

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Campus News News Off-Campus News

The reaction ‘has been positive’

October 27, 2014 Lenay Ruhl

Here are some highlights of The Crow’s Nest interview of Dr. Han Reichgelt, the regional vice-chancellor for academic affairs, on Oct. 23. The Crow’s Nest: What’s been the reaction –

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Campus News News Off-Campus News

University of Georgia to host African journalists

October 27, 2014 Lenay Ruhl

Although one delegation of African journalists was rejected by the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, another group will be welcomed at the University of Georgia. But none of the

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Campus News News

Professor funded for marine studies

October 27, 2014 Mark Wolfenbarger

Frank Muller-Karger began exploring the ocean as a child in coastal Venezuela. Born in Raleigh, N.C., Karger, 58, moved to the small town of Arrecifes at about 6 months old

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Campus News News

Meet the VP: Taylor Russell

October 27, 2014 Lenay Ruhl

The new student body vice president has arrived for Student Government. Taylor Russell, a senior majoring in English, has stepped into the role previously held by elected Jordan Iuliucci after

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Arts and Life Community

Psych scares at the Radley Haunted House

October 27, 2014 Caitlin Ashworth

Terror fills the streets and haunts St. Petersburg this October with Dr. Radley’s Nightmare Machine Haunted House. Producer Ricky Brigante and creative director Cody Meacham set up the haunted house

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Arts and Life Community

Folk Fest draws crafters and community

October 27, 2014 Katie Gray

Crisp weather and good company brought excitement and mellow energy to St. Petersburg with FolkFest 2014. Two days of non-stop food, drinks and music drew crowds along the downtown corridor

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Arts and Life Campus

Dance team brings the moves

October 27, 2014 Emily Tinti

The South Florida All Stars are all about Bulls pride and diligent practice. After all, it’s their goal to showcase the beauty and influence of dance to students at the

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Sports USF Sports

AAC commissioner sees division promise

October 27, 2014 Andrew Caplan

Although it’s technically 35 years old, the American Athletic Conference (AAC) was reorganized in 2013 with an entire new look. In fact, the only original members are the Connecticut Huskies.

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Editorials Opinion Opinion Columns

Opinion: Don’t believe everything you read

October 27, 2014 USFSP Faculty

Ah, the internet. It’s revolutionized the way we receive our news, and the speed at which our news is reported to us. Yet, it complicates the process at times. Anyone

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Recent Posts

  • Photos: USF takes last homecoming game win in Raymond James Stadium
  • USFSP talks voting in local elections
  • A recap of 2026 Homecoming
  • USF basketball looks ahead to new season
  • Amid polarizing lawsuit against Cornell University, USFSP students examine the resources provided to student survivors

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With the Nov. 3 Midterm Elections nearing, many ar With the Nov. 3 Midterm Elections nearing, many are gearing for the Senate and gubernatorial races. 

However, according to the Florida Department of State, only 24 percent of registered voters in Florida participate in local and municipal elections.

While federal elections have a great impact on the general population, voting in local elections can have a great effect in issues that are handled at the city-level.

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✍️ Story by Ashley Pena and Brianna Gutierrez
Our contributors Alex Felski, Arianna Howell, and Our contributors Alex Felski, Arianna Howell, and Kate Cannon attended this year's homecoming game, capturing some of the best moments from the 29-2 game win. 

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📸 Photos by Alex Felski, Arianna Howell, and Kate Cannon | The Crow's Nest
✍️ Caption and graphic by Isabella Perez | The Crow's Nest
The Crow's Nest is looking for a new Sports Editor The Crow's Nest is looking for a new Sports Editor! Applications open through November 16th. ⚽️ 🏀 🏈 ⚾️ 🥎

For any questions or accomodations, please reach out to stp-crowsnest@usf.edu.
Last week, the Harborside Activities Board hosted Last week, the Harborside Activities Board hosted their annual Homecoming events on campus. 

After a two year break, the former Cardboard Boat Race saw a return to campus, now a kayak race named Rocky's Regatta. 

Anastasia Fox and Jessica Muratti were also named the 2026 Homecoming Royalty. 

🗞️ And in slide two... The Crow's Nest front page in the Sept. 21, 1999 issue, when our then-staff covered the first ever Cardboard Boat Race. 

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📸 Photos by Reagan Haskell and Makenna Wozniak | The Crow's Nest
🎨 Graphic and Caption by Isabella Perez | The Crow's Nest
Our Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief attended t Our Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief attended the American Tipoff event in Tampa, where they got the chance to interview new men's basketball head coach Chris Mack about his goals for the upcoming season. 

With new head coaches and new players, both the women's and the men's team look ahead after a successful past couple of seasons. 

"The results will take care of themselves when you have people who care about the
right things," coach Mack told The Crow's Nest. 

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✍️ Story & Graphic by Isabella Perez | The Crow's Nest
📸 Photo Courtesy of USF Athletics
A recent civil lawsuit was filed against Ivy Leagu A recent civil lawsuit was filed against Ivy League institution Cornell University by a former student, referred to as Jane Doe, who was an undergraduate in 2024 when she went to a party at the Chi Phi fraternity house and was allegedly brutally sexually assaulted by seven members of the chapter while severely intoxicated after being coerced into ingesting multiple hard drugs. 

As a result, many students are holding a mirror to their own college campuses and questioning how universities, and the legal system as a whole, handles instances of sexual violence. 

A timeline (https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/interactive/2026/10/06/i-felt-like-bait-timeline-cornell-university-rape-allegations/) provided by The Washington Post details the resulting investigation, including the backlash for both Cornell and the Tompkins County District Attorney’s handling of the case, which many believe to be unjust, as none of the fraternity members were criminally charged and only two were expelled. 

Within the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, there are a number of resources and procedures that exist in response to such cases, such as the Patsy Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, commonly known as Title IX and USF’s Center for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention (CVAVP). 

However, some students say there may not be a complete understanding of the resources they are provided, or how to utilize them. 

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✍️ Story by Secilia Ruiz and Ashley Pena | The Crow’s Nest 
🎨 Graphic by Secilia Ruiz | The Crow's Nest
📸 Photo Courtesy of Zephyniis Wharton
“[The bill is] saying if you are funded by the gov “[The bill is] saying if you are funded by the government or if you have any types of public funding, you’re not going to be able to spend any of that money on any projects or any initiatives that help reduce any of these pollutants,” Siddarth Bahl, the USF St. Pete SGEF President, told The Crow’s Nest. 

The bill also comes after a 2025-2026 referendum in which 84% of USF students voted "Yes" on keeping SGEF in all USF campuses. 

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✍️ Story by Zariya Bankston | The Crow's Nest
📸 Photo Courtesy of USF Newsroom
Lindsey and Scott Williams are the new owners of t Lindsey and Scott Williams are the new owners of the local café, The Campus Grind. 

Together, they plan to make slight changes to the business ranging from its menu to the interior design.

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✍️ Story and Graphic by Reagan Haskell | The Crow’s Nest
With the Royalty Ball taking place tommorow, four With the Royalty Ball taking place tommorow, four candidates are aiming to claim USF St. Pete Royalty: 

Jessica Murati 

Makenna Wozniak

Beverly Velasquez

Anastasia Fox

The winner will be announced tomorrow at the Royalty Ball on 10/13 at 7-10pm at the USC Ballrooms. 

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✍️ Story by Zariya Bankston | The Crow's Nest
📸 Photo Courtesy of Harborside Activities Board

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