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Podcast investigates late ’90s murder case

February 15, 2016 Ryan Callihan

Adnan Syed has been serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, his ex-girlfriend. But the 35-year-old may be innocent. Journalist Sarah Koenig investigated the case

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News Off-Campus News

The Refugee Crisis

February 15, 2016 Elisa Duka

At least 30 United States governors, including Rick Scott of Florida, adamantly oppose President Barack Obama’s promise to admit 10,000 Syrian refugees to this country by the end of 2016.

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Opinion

The Power of Perception

February 15, 2016 Candice Reshef

In my first class of my freshman year of college about a decade ago, the professor wrote on the board, “What we believe to be true becomes true in its

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News Off-Campus News

Zika virus spreads in Florida

February 15, 2016 Jeffrey Zanker

An international crisis has entered Florida starting with a small bite. The virus known as “Zika” has spread in eight counties in the last two weeks, with 20 cases reported

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In St. Pete, the water is fine

February 15, 2016 Moriah Fantuz

City’s drinking water routinely tests within safety limit   Dr. Johnny Wong has been a citizen of several municipalities, both nationally and internationally. He now serves as an educator in

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Spotlight

Future Theme Park Industrialists club explores the industry behind the scenes

February 15, 2016 Tamiracle Williams

What started off as a dream became a reality for theme park enthusiasts Cadin Small and Whitney Vega. In fall 2015, the two USF St. Petersburg students started the Future

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Campus News

3rd Annual Love-A-Bull Auction rescheduled

February 15, 2016 Angelina Bruno

Logistical and planning errors resulted in the abrupt cancellation of USF St. Petersburg’s annual Love-A-Bull auction, originally scheduled for last Thursday. Student Government canceled the event on Tuesday, just two

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Feature Spotlight

Student starts nonprofit inspired by troubled past

February 15, 2016 Evy Guerra

Fourteen years ago, Sherika Dixon was homeless. She served in the navy for two years, but after getting injured, she was released on disability. But shortly after she had her

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Album Reviews Music and Entertainment

‘The Life of Pablo’ drops after delay

February 15, 2016 Devin Rodriguez

Kanye West’s first gospel album?   Through numerous delays and drastic changes fans have continued to anxiously await the release of Kanye West’s new album The Life of Pablo. T.L.O.P.

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Recent Posts

  • Walk through Halloween Fest at USFSP
  • SHINE Mural Festival is back
  • South Florida’s sailing captain to compete in national championship 
  • USF St. Petersburg Multicultural Programming Board opens conversation surrounding invisible disabilities 
  • Photos: USF takes last homecoming game win in Raymond James Stadium

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Walk through Halloween Fest at USFSP USF St. Pete Walk through Halloween Fest at USFSP

USF St. Petersburg hosted its fifth annual Halloween Fest community event on Oct. 30. The event was open to all ages as St. Petersburg came together for a spooktacular night.

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📸 Photos by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest
✍️ Caption by Cole Maines | The Crow Nest
The SHINE Mural Festival is returning to St. Peter The SHINE Mural Festival is returning to St. Petersburg for its twelfth year starting Nov. 6 through Nov. 15.

The festival invites local, national and international muralists to turn the walls of businesses into
aesthetic art.

All events require guests to RSVP, which can be done on the festival’s website. 

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✍️ Story and Graphic by Reagan Haskell | The Crow’s Nest
Invisible disabilities are disabilities that a per Invisible disabilities are disabilities that a person has that may not be visible on the outside. This can include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), arthritis, endometriosis, long covid, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and many other chronic illnesses and mental health conditions as stated by Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. 

“It’s present, but it’s present in a way that is not apparent to the naked eye,” MPB Executive Director, Fabricio Lozada told The Crow’s Nest. 

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✍️ Story by Zariya Bankston | The Crow's Nest
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In an interview with The Crow's Nest, van Empel an In an interview with The Crow's Nest, van Empel and coach Allison Jolly spoke about the lead-up to the championship bid and what are a few of their expectations going into the competition this weekend. 

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✍️ Story and Graphic by Isabella Perez | The Crow's Nest
USF men's soccer lost 5-1 to Memphis on Friday, Oc USF men's soccer lost 5-1 to Memphis on Friday, Oct. 23. 

After a scoreless first half, Memphis managed a strong second half performance with five goals. 

Meanwhile, USF's Tyler Richardson helped the Bulls score their lone goal of the game in the 90th minute with an assist from Jakob Auby.

The loss keeps the Bulls last in the American, with a 0-5-2 conference record ahead of their second to last matchup of the season this Wednesday, Oct. 28 vs. FIU

📸 Photos by Arianna Howell | The Crow's Nest
✍️ Caption by Isabella Perez | The Crow's Nes
Who says the newspaper can’t be whimsical? Make Who says the newspaper can’t be whimsical? 

Make sure you pick up our newest issue around campus! And maybe you can decorate your own copy too ⭐️
Come eat Chick-fil-A and cheer for the Rays in the Come eat Chick-fil-A and cheer for the Rays in their first home of the World Series! 

The party will take place Monday, October 26th at 7:30 p.m. at The Edge. 

See you then! ⚾️
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

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